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Writing A Book Or Few
2024-03-10T05:01:05-07:00
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2024-03-10T05:01:05-07:00
2024-03-10T10:15:11-07:00
S3 EP 6: Happy Birthday ROBBI HALL KUMALO
**DISCLAIMER: CURSY WORDS, INTELLIGENT THOUGHTS, AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE EXPRESSED. DO NOT LISTEN IF YOU WOULD BE OFFENDED. KNOW THY SELF 🎈** Brother Sanchez on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/live/FUAItkol0z0?si=R-nH_rEExTOFpqmG Listen in on my personal birthday party….alone again naturally🎶…..what is that exactly, lowliness, loneness, lonely, loneliness, holiness, humanist or ness, mind over matter, do i matter am i matter what’s the matter what’s up flow and ebb back and forth up and down left and right 12344567890 hypocrite hypocritical hippocrates wtf idk lmk ok ,,,,,, the mind is over matter? what is my birthday frequency? currently idc.
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2024-02-16T10:30:58-08:00
2024-02-16T18:30:07-08:00
Multiple Superbness 🕊⚖️🫶🏽⚕️⏳🌟🔥💫🎶🤟🏽Hosted by MS rObi K🎙️#MSAwareness#Music #Joy (Trailer)
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2024-01-23T12:09:23-08:00
2024-01-23T20:15:10-08:00
S3 EP 3: Barry Greco “Patchogue-Medford Class of ‘82 Friendship Reunion”
Barry Greco “Patchogue-Medford Class of ‘82 Friendship Reunion” you’ll get over here our happy memories! The disclaimer: there is a lot of cursey words used - please be forewarned! I speak seven languages and I abuse English! It’s not a basement of myself when I use the language that is explicit but, when you’re reminiscing about high school memories… Boy, did you do dumb things! Not that Barry and I did! We were sweethearts:-) I have bad moments in my life, buried one of those friends that I could turn to. He would keep a secret, or at least make me feel like he did. And we had a group of friends that we all were good together! The 80s were good! Yes! I remember well🎶💯 Please share with me a couple of your high school memories in the comments :-) This is an interesting episode, because I decided to share a conversation with my good friend Barry Greco. We went to high school together on Long Island and as I’m approaching my 60th birthday, so is Barry. Born April 1! So the minute that we met became friends and knew things about each other… We bonded! Doesn’t everybody want a friend who is born April 1 in their life? he is not a fool. He is a friend. As I’m counting, how many friends I have as my gray hair grow, I remember what my mother said to me. When I was younger, my mother used to tell me that I’d be lucky if I was older, and could count the number of friends I have, during my life that are friends! She says you’ll barely be able to use one hand of fingers. Maybe one or two fingers. And I thought wow what a beautiful image! So this is the life I’ve been living from that seed my mother planted. Barry is not one of my fingers, he’s more than an appendage. He is the esoteric frequency that my mother didn’t know how to tell me about. But at least I grew aware and in tune. My parents just like Barry‘s parents had plans for us to be successful living in the community and going to the schools that we were going to. They were right. Remember, your mother is always right. PS I miss my daughters… I never taught them that… Whatever. Leave a comment, and if there is a pole attached to this amazing podcast, please let me know how you feel about it. #Feelings.🎶 whoa, whoa, whoa feelings.🎵 who remembers that song look it up… Thanks to Google it’s available. You just have to go back to the 70s or 80s lol #PHSClassOf82 #HSReunion #SchoolClubs #Community #UnconditionalLove #Friendship #Kindness #Memories #HighschoolReunion #BahaiFaith #wellness #Preemptivepeace #Preemptivelove #KindnessMatters #AbilityOverDisability #MSWarrior #AfricanAmerican #BlackMusic #BlackCulture #ItalianCulture #ItalianLanguage #DivinaLeicth
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2024-01-20T14:48:11-08:00
2024-01-20T22:45:07-08:00
Who needs to listen to MS podcast? Is it you? Be careful!
10 years ago, my life was totally different. 🤯 I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, then turned 50 years old. I had to stop working and just pretty much everything in my life shifted and changed. But luckily… I’m able to find a place to be in the world because of the radio! If you don’t know who I am…I’ve …”sung backup for Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Harry Belafonte and many others, has cranked out a groov-alicious offering for all with my third children’s CD. But anyone can just sit back and feel the rhythm coursing through his or her body.” - NY Post
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HTTPS://www.secretenergy.com/?ref=robbihallKumalo Because of my generational capital, I’ve created this podcast to brighten up your spirits, and talk about topics in the news without the that group of words, but funnier ones instead of joyful ones! Thanks for taking a chance on me and becoming a subscriber to support… My podcast! Soon, I will be able to offer ads and commercials for sponsorship! Stay posted and thank you again lol
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2023-11-27T06:08:33-08:00
2024-01-14T05:24:17-08:00
Multiple Superbness 🕊⚖️🫶🏽⚕️⏳🌟🔥💫🫵🏽🎶🤟🏽Hosted by MS rObi K🎙️ (Trailer)
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tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/7195934
2023-04-24T06:22:03-07:00
2023-10-16T07:45:01-07:00
S2 Ep 4: Meet Alder, Candace & a few Bahai Prayers
Since you’re liking my podcasts, subscribe today! To see on YouTube, click/copy/paste https://youtu.be/wtl1IZe0PvY I’ve been enjoying drum circles here in Portland, Oregon. Especially when I met Alder! The first time was at a Reiki drum circle, and it was amazing to meet a 9 new people that were interested in being as healthy as they could be. Ever since, I’ve been very lucky to share drum circles with Alder in Lake Oswego, and Sellwood, OR. We had plans for the Bahai center but snow got in the way. Next you’ll meet my friend Candace, who was helping us get to the Bahai Center to celebrate Naw Ruz❣️ ❄️ Snow got in the way because people in Portland don’t take chances in these here hills and mountains! I think Alder is from California, Candace is from the Midwest, so they understood snow! As a native New Yorker, part of it was feeling like it’s no big deal! But every little thing could be a big deal, and I just don’t know. This is why I turn to the Bahai Writings www.bahaifaith.org If you’d like to get some reinforcement, on the Holy side of things (because things do get in the way) So I say, “Is there any Remover of difficulties, save God? Say, praise be God! He is God! All are his servants, and all abide by His Bidding“ You know the clouds are abiding. Lol so do I. Enjoy the podcast and thank you for subscribing and supporting my ‘things’. Continued blessings of good health to you and yours, and all of your things some and any lol.
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2023-04-22T06:00:00-07:00
2023-04-22T11:15:11-07:00
S2 EP5 Zoom In & Join The Calmest Revolution. MS rObi interviews Skip Van Meter, L.Ac.
Community Acupuncture: The Calmest Revolution Ever Staged - started here in Portland, Oregon. another reason why God has been guiding my steps obviously. My Bahai sister set up my first visit to Working Class Acupuncture a clinic that provides low-cost acupuncture to the community through a cooperative, grassroots, financially self-sustaining model. WCA’s goal is to offer people as much accupuncture as they want in support of whatever goals they have so they can use it in whatever way works best for them. Add ASEA tp HealThy Self. www.Linktr.ee/robbihall The small not-for-profit is an amazing school for our next generation of healers🩺The store sells sleep tea, Easy Pack of five treatments for $85, and informational books like Why Did You Put That There? and Acupuncture Is Like Noodles: The Little Red (Cook) Book of Working Class Acupuncture Paperback – January 1, 2009
by Lisa Rohleder (Author), Skip Van Meter (Author)
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MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/7190727
2023-04-14T15:34:52-07:00
2023-04-14T18:15:11-07:00
Dr. Cornell West @IAMMARWA and CubHouse
It’s To Be Expected! I’m glad you’re going to find this a pleasant vibration, and a good vibe. Make sure that you like and share this podcast to someone who would also appreciate the message. :-) Stay healthy Stay blessed & Stay funny. Oh yeah…btw: https://www.youtube.com/@MultipleSuperbness
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tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/7184914
2023-04-05T17:03:53-07:00
2023-04-05T22:00:21-07:00
Happy March Happy Birthday. Happy Right Now.
Today is a shorter episode because I’m actually talking about my recent marriage that ended after 30 some years of friendship. I’ve had such an interesting life in deed, Praise Ahayah. I’m prone to write a book about it - kind of like a novel novel :-) I’m working it into being on Patreon.com/MSrObi if you’d like to take part in the festivities of life with me. I’m looking forward to getting to know you and become more than a voice telling stories that don’s put you to sleep…or maybe they do? Please let me know your thoughts about marriage and love relationships that you’ve experienced with great success or NOT! I’m sharing my happy stories….keep me in your loop!
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tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/7154694
2023-01-24T06:00:00-08:00
2023-02-15T17:45:03-08:00
“January’s Mood Swingings” S2, EP 1
Talking with Percy VisionSoul who’s findable on TIkiTok, FB, What’s App ClubHouse & Youtube “Ecstatic Music” Learn about Percy’s purposeful music & creations over his physical challenges - so to speak. Percy is blind. This comes with so many blessings and miracles…He’s a great educator to converse with too…hope you enjoy this discussion & will follow Percy VisionSoul on What’s App We can all VIBE together with musical giftee’s!! This hour long podcast is jampacked with DATA you have no idea about❣️I hope that you’ll learn something about a group of people that probably aren’t in your clubs, groups, neighborhood, or church. Multiple sclerosis is teaching me so much about myself. This podcast helps me stay positive, optimistic, & away from depression. If I ever make a podcast that lingers nearby depression, please LMK💯❣️🧠 I need all the help that I can get. I’m glad to have a friend like Percy to introduce my tribe to today :-) Por favor 👍🏽 post comments so my creepy left brain gets ❤️🩹feedback. I love you. Thank you. Stay love. Praise God.
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tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/7064558
2022-10-01T00:00:00-07:00
2023-02-15T07:59:51-08:00
MS Robi’s Claim to the Fame of SUM Great Ladies of Jazz
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/c4f5ea01afc73874d714235eff4467085f871762/original/2013-04-22-14-18-35.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><a contents="HEAR HERE" data-link-label="Music 🎶" data-link-type="page" href="/music">HEAR HERE</a></p>
18:50
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
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2022-09-30T00:00:00-07:00
2022-09-30T00:00:02-07:00
I don’t talk about it enough but - I’ve multiple sclerosis! Would have preferred SINGULAR so I currently call her Multiple Superbness
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>multiple sclerosis symptoms and progression in black Americans</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/719a9109575394f91025a52f83ecc2f073314773/original/641cb9d5-d625-4261-b9ba-9750ba453014.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpeg" class="size_l justify_right border_thin" alt="https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/multiple-sclerosis/multiple-sclerosis-symptoms-and-progression-in-black-americans" />The only word capitalized in that sentence above is the country that I come. But the rest of the words should be capitalized. Information that many people might ask me - but don’t. I didn’t even know myself if I hadn’t searched. Podcasts are supposed to inform / teach, so here’s info that I’m reuncovering myself that I’m sharing with you. You’re most 🤗 </span></p>
<p>I’m used to feeling (all my life every moment of the day) HAPPY, but now …⁉️ MS❓❓❣️</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/56444f46c4b2e096618e0067bdeee83e12d048df/original/1f3fa21b-02ab-4d8d-a5a7-c97e398b19c7.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/c1a8c8bb780c756f45489d8f1d15f0fd424124d5/original/siblings.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Before my big sister died, she was <i><b>worried</b></i> about me… I ignored ‘it’ - I even ignored her. then one day my brother who never ever really calls me calls. He told me our sister was dead. Died passed away? I was shocked my brother was on the phone talking to me and then telling me the worst news I’ve heard all my life. I won’t quite recover from her absence in my life, nor will I recover from the damage I caused her as a little sister sucked as a teenager. <span style="color:#8e44ad;"><strong>Happy birthday sister 🥹 I miss you.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/e6f1c7d669fa5f43cd79fb40cb066f6b84027b6f/original/94668043-ac2d-4a24-8ded-832581cf3cec-1-105-c.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_thin" alt="Chocta Nation, Natchez Mississippi Reservation, William Hall, father b.1923d.1988" /></strong></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/747b4c8c8d145466bbf5b4a3bb605dbbbe873e49/original/chap-ofrienda-big.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="https://latino.si.edu/learn/teaching-and-learning-resources/day-dead-resources" /></p>
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MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/7058870
2022-09-12T17:26:37-07:00
2022-09-20T12:09:26-07:00
MEET THE NEW OLD ROBBI HALL
<p>Meet My New PODCAST MULTIPLE SUPERBNESS<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/5528eefe970ec35d01564fe69962d12dd468e5a1/original/animation-invertedhex2-0af8k1es.gif/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
1:02
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
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2022-09-01T19:38:28-07:00
2022-09-23T17:50:51-07:00
Happy last month of summer vacation! I hope you didn’t miss it :-) I did :-) OK It{s September!
I mean I kept working it felt like all the time but… What else did I do during the month of August. I really didn’t post very many podcasts even though I recorded a lot of music and content for my website and podcast. I’m gonna post a little of it here but I will take a break during September and will populate my podcast for the month of October and after… Thank you for following and subscribing. Very few people are listening so please share this podcast to anyone you know that’s overcoming any kind of illness that tries to disable their body. I would’ve preferred singular sclerosis however they call this illness multiple for obvious reasons! I flip the script and rename it to MultipleSuperbness Because that’s how I really feel :-) everything in life is a blessing, and every day is a miracle. If you like good news, and content that is inspiring and thought provoking… Easy to digest and reflect upon and meditation: This is the podcast for you and a few. If you’d like to have a one on one meeting with me, you can book it on www.respitewithrobbi.com website and my other links you can just be curious about, go shopping because the links are my affiliate links for products that I used to help keep myself healthy. That’s my full-time job :-) feeling healthy and helping others to do the same… Or not! That’s everybody’s personal choice isn’t it :-) #PraiseGod #ILoveYou #I’mSorryPleaseForgiveMe #ILoveYou #RaiseItUp #Bigger #RespiteWithRobbi #Keepthebeat #MSWarrior #ShiftMS #CallMomTheQualm
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2022-07-19T07:48:26-07:00
2022-09-23T17:50:51-07:00
CALL 988 @ USA Mental Meltdown Emergencies Hotline 24/7🫴🏼 Tell Your Kids There’s HELP that’s not...
It‘s about time IT became easier to have a Nervous System Breakdown❤️🩹🧠🦠Who knew it would take a bunch for children to make changes happen faster for huemans in these aka us’n - greatest United group of parasitic States of busy-beings 🇬🇧 I‘m trying to say “it“ kinder than usual but don’t fill in the blanks just yet 🙉🙊🙈 as you follow my podcasts, you’ll notice how different each one is from the other one. The deliberately easy waze/ways/wheys that I make my points; ‘It’ takes a long life time; so it seems on the outside…as I’m wittingly peeling away the onion’s layers🧅 you’ll may start to cry deep inside yourself from the stink… BUT your heart will feel better when you think… because I am the missing link :-) click on the links that I throw out to see more legitimate info about what I used to do so well; feels like I’m famous :-) NOT and it’s funny how little children made me feel like such an important grown-up NOBLE. DIGNIFIED. THEIR GRIOT. Returning the favors/blessings I’ve got extras of to the world of grown-ups- at large - who DO still need to remember being sillier than usual 🙃 The huge notification for you, the listener/my audience/y’all :-) is that I respond to your SMS, DM’s etc :-) I’ll reply to your email myself. As an artist - I’m doing everything I do with the most love & the gracious intentions of God I can muster/replicate/mimic/vibrate/exude. I’m delighted when I make each episode because I’m never quite sure if I’m sticking to The Divine Plan that I wrote based on God’s Holy Writings. Each of these episodes are taking on a life/spirit of their own 🎁 Please let me know what you think/feel/discern? Which has been your favorite topic or episode to uncover/discover/recover? Ohhhh I’m hoping that I’m a ‘tr’igger 🙋🏽♀️ of happy memories🧚🏽♀️Or Not. If that’s the case, my ugly bad🫣 I’m sorry ‘bout that. www.Calendly.com/podcast …let’s talk about it to make something better from bull’sHIT instead! I love you…thanks for reading every word….Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.Linktr.ee/RobbiHall I post a new video EVERY THURSDAY to free our minds 🫁 letting RESPITE follow 🎶 💯😚
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2022-07-04T20:53:37-07:00
2022-09-12T17:22:45-07:00
Meet Kenny Williams❣️RIP🎶🎹💋
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/3122448/rip-dear-kenny-williams-memories-with-darryl-tookes"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/a0ec00c013d1aa95872ad9e253515dbac98eecb2/original/15664119-2d1b-4365-9e93-33030ef03d57.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_thin" alt="Mr. Kenneth Williams, ©www.adishatunes.com Music Publishing" /></a><br>Listen/Subscribe to ALL my podcast on MAnchor, Apple, and Spotify</p>
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MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/7067518
2022-07-01T19:19:19-07:00
2022-09-23T17:50:51-07:00
July and August aren't really "on the calendar" AND who are they?
Find out more about what I’m doing this podcast we learn more about me www.Linktr.ee/Robbi Hall :-) I can’t wait to meet you🎶🌺💯💝❣️💞🪘❤️🩹😘🤣🕺💃🏾💐🎶🤑✳️ Virtually that is… :-)
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tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/7067519
2022-06-22T03:10:00-07:00
2022-09-23T17:50:52-07:00
Multiple Superbness! I’ve Finally Found You‼️Grab Kunta & Let’s Re-State Re-Frame Re-Do 2 Re-New...
It’s more than cathartic, editing my podcasts that is. To listen to the things that I say… Deleting unnecessary breaths & comments… Listening to others words being spoken… including others words with mine own… #Priceless The confusion of name changing over these recent two years - me here with Multiple Superbness flashing😁 My boobs are sagging too low to flash 👯♀️📸 Howsoeva, I got the flash flood warning somewhere around the age of 45 years young… I’m still recovering. Like my friend Kenny Williams penned, “Growing old ain’t for sissies” and a medical reason why my nervous system has been shot since a child it’s not just priceless - but #MultipleSuperbness thanks for checking out my other podcasts, I can’t wait to hear your feedback… I do believe that the people that get my sense of humour out here in the world looking for me… Are You My Mother? What a good book :-) and I’m glad you’re not :-) perhaps you are a good book though, my bad if I hurt your feelings or ripped one of your pages. Don’t get torn up. Listen to another one of my podcast for a hidden joke embed it in the code it SMS frequency🧟♀️🦹🏽♀️🧝♀️🤹🏼♂️🧌🦸♂️ We got you :-) come on in…
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tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/7067520
2022-06-18T08:58:43-07:00
2022-09-23T17:50:52-07:00
“Ain’t That Some Funny Shit❣️“ RIP Kenny Williams
https://deadline.com/2022/06/ken-williams-dead-songwriter-everybody-plays-the-fool-obituary-1235052621/ All About Kenny WIlliams on YOUTUBE …. https://youtu.be/z_0RtsfKYZkI … it belongs with this podcast for your memories in gratitude & respect of Kenny. I’m EXPOSING the sheer veil of what a CELEBRITY lives as there is no sucha NOUN as death. Debt? Sure! FACT: The legacy, history, and visuals of music are very important. The photography in the center of the 45 record titled "Sweet Music, Soft Lights, and You" is not Ken Williams aka Kenneth Williams, Kenny Williams. BUT AND YET since Ken Williams is a Grammy award-winning songwriter and publisher; Founder of the music publishing company A Dish-A-Tunes, LLC www.adishatunes.com; Kenny left his aging body last week & went hOMe. If you wish additional info on the singer/songwriter contact: Mary Seymour Williams mary@adishatunes.com or contact our company via Facebook/A Dish-A-Tunes Music Publishing. Contact Mary Seymour Williams, President of A Dish-A-Tunes for photos of Ken Williams. A Dish-A-Tunes appreciates all of the World Music Family's passion and respect for all music. This is Part ONE…because - This IS Some Funny Shit💯🔥💥⏳🎹⚒️ Thanks for showing up for me again & again! I love you black!! 🙋🏽♀️ Let me know your thoughts and comments or find me on ClubHouse @robbikumalo Thank you! Shukran Merci Gracias Grazie Danke Ngyiabonga 💋
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MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/7067521
2022-05-13T14:03:21-07:00
2022-09-23T17:50:52-07:00
Multiple Superbness 🕊⚖️🫶🏽👩🏽⚕️⚕️⏳🌟🔥💫🫵🏽🎶🤟🏽 (Trailer)
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MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/6961087
2022-05-01T05:59:13-07:00
2023-05-07T01:51:15-07:00
Why I Work Within Fractured Atlas
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/39555/55a563636f6a7f70eafeefc5b24d1b168f77cbb5/original/unknown.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p> </p><p> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="no-pjax" href="https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/ability-over-disability" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Click Here to Donate & Read More</a></p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/7067522
2022-04-24T03:39:43-07:00
2022-09-23T17:50:52-07:00
Happy NOW 💯
I am endeavoring to tell my stories in a podcast! Experiencing the Grammys with my group #1TribeCollective Restored my damaged optic nerve, secured my loneliness & vaporized any sadness that was hanging around me. Best of all, I came home remembering who I am! I love to tell stories mixed with Reiki vibrations of laughing love & melodies pure and true :-) This is my message to you :-) Let me know what you think + find me here www.Linktr.ee/RobbiHall TY
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MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/6933961
2022-03-28T08:12:01-07:00
2022-03-28T14:49:06-07:00
Fashions for the Grammy’s
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/760d370f2c6a9ef9c05e09856d5cf0224e7e718f/original/c9a33979-5cf8-405a-ad11-b37b4ae7b88f-4-5005-c.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_medium" alt="" />I suppose I always thought this was my idea of good fashion! And now I’m going to a international TV show, the Grammys, and my group is nominated for best children’s album of the year!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/3d030baecce529df5e629016d17fe5ba371e28ce/original/5920d0bd-5bb8-418a-b986-ce73e789e589.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_thin" alt="" /></p>
<p>I think this is some thing I’m going to manage with a Walker OK, or a cane!</p>
<p>My motivation began with the earrings<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/055c26a48d933f839af9bb337a8403ae16764da2/original/e3958c05-c439-4ac2-b53f-fcecdeb0bd7b.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_right border_medium" alt="" />that we ladies are all wearing to coordinate ourselves along with masks, pins, and I don’t know the other beautiful details but I’ll be sure to post the pictures :-)</p>
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<p>Thank you for taking to to stream our album, all one tribe! We only need about 10,000 streams a day :-) see you why your 10 streams per song will make a difference? <br> </p>
<p>don’t let me keep sending that… Click here<a contents="Start Streaming Here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1EEVSonqRIjEB0DapNIRs8" target="_blank">Start Streaming Here</a></p>
<p><a contents="Do these earrings match?" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/4Ngu72qsMXI" target="_blank">Do these earrings match?</a></p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/6887220
2022-02-03T07:00:00-08:00
2022-02-03T07:00:02-08:00
Writing Black HisHerStory
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Read what PDX is talking 'bout!</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Where's PDX?</strong></span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/a54a223fcebf9148509bd3287585a2302b6db14c/original/8ed1ba7a-b679-4c86-ae83-e7dea85cc117.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_right border_medium" alt="Portland Tribune Interview" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/0fcdcc786ffd753bb0bfb2a20c23895330350503/original/e6f1aa46-1cdd-4f76-a571-81dbb4b5de8d-4-5005-c.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/6881056
2022-01-27T10:25:50-08:00
2022-02-02T21:41:06-08:00
2022 is a Revival With Reiki Frequencies of 💗
<p><a contents="All One Tribe is in PORTLAND OR" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://pamplinmedia.com/pt/11-features/534078-427332-aaron-nigel-smith-eagerly-awaits-grammy-awards?wallit_nosession=1">All One Tribe is in PORTLAND OR</a><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/859f18459c7a295ce5806bc3102e342ab1d0d9cc/original/img-mail-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">T.B.A!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/637822707391102c990e7d75c1eef8f9a886d8ed/original/0378bae1-2f8a-412d-bab3-6f14a7c25c25.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
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MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/6865611
2022-01-01T00:00:00-08:00
2022-09-23T17:45:43-07:00
2022
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/6c26da80f475f9c1b580492d3cb3bcca6a6fb71c/original/mailing-head-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Some things are old & some things are new. What's old is me… I'm coming another orbit around the sun 🌞 again in March! Something that's not old but brand new in a 'crumbling huemanity' that's so old nobody even can recollect the date; Michael Jackson sang it "Do you remember the time…? But are these spelled words about falling in love like we thought in the past or woards for our now? Maybe that song wasn't for us to simply dance to but to receive from his amazing band of angelic forces of love to us as a gift? </p>
<p>I find my mind is thinking differently this second Tuesday in the month of January 2022. The fact that I found my mind is a miracle! Spending the weekend learning Reiki I &II sure did help me see how clearly now the 🌧 is gone‼️ I can see all obstacles in my way now I know how to heal them :-) I'm excited to be able to help others heal in the same ways like I'm learning. Combining with music, prayers, Archangels, rainbows, Holy writings, nature in Portland Oregon? #Priceless</p>
<p>I have a great team that supports me in Argentina. Joaquin @ Martha Solutions always has an answer. Can you remind me of the sun I don't quite half, because the sun I do have is a few years older and lives in South Africa. But he does remind me of my children, I've mentioned them plenty on the site… So please look through my past to see how great I was. I did fail as a mother long before I got the blessing of multiple sclerosis. That's when I lost my mind. </p>
<p>When I went to Bellevue Hospital in New York City some years ago, they wanted to drug me up. The warnings about taking the pills was so detrimental to my life, I could've died. I figured if I'm gonna die, let me do that! Luckily I had a lot of people in my MOUTHS with big LIFE that gifted me plenty plenty of shame & blame. fortunately God did not let me kill myself! Go figure! No matter where I traveled to run away, I kept finding myself there and broken, tattered 😡 pieces.</p>
<p><i>Luckily</i> my new word to say first before the word say is <i>luckily</i>… I'm able to spin out something new on my old ass website. The reality check of people that read this are supporting me by becoming members. It makes it easier to publish a book this way. And boy do I have books to publish this way :-) I'm glad I woke up today, and I'm glad that you did too. Yesbutno wait ‼️</p>
<p>Who exactly is you?!! That's a relationship I need to work on, <i>luckily</i> multiple sclerosis suspend my movements so that my imagination can run free. i'll do my best this month of January to catch up on most of 2022 in all of 2021… With separate posts about the big things that went on! I start storytelling on this blog once March arrives with the spring season in the northern hemisphere.</p>
<p>in the meantime we're still waiting to hear if we won the Grammy for best children's album of the year #AllOneTribe </p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/6438689
2020-09-20T11:17:03-07:00
2020-09-20T11:17:03-07:00
KUKUZA FEST
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/7bc61749b81a940bf7180c0eadf864489ff81472/original/b6035260-703c-48d8-b20c-5b5e13d1427e-1-201-a.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/5417083
2018-09-05T23:06:23-07:00
2018-09-05T23:06:23-07:00
Living on the LEDGE
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/5c0d59c0cc0aa21231ce8c68f653638a851728b9/original/img-0736.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />So....I'm here, in Floreste, BsAs and I've encountered a ledge. Yes. A ledge. AKA a balcony? A Balcony 5 flights up with a beautiful view of palm trees and a school...how appropriate in its own way...</p>
<p>I'm confronted with memories that I cannot handle. Drinking a half bottle of malbec doesn't help either, eating clean then adding alcoholic is toxic. Depression immediately ensues.</p>
<p>I first feel very comfortable on the ledge, the balcony with a great view until it hits me; I don't want to live anymore. I remember completely a bunch of memories and feelings accumulated from years of having or should I say, allowing myself to hurt my feelings. I'm done. I want to cash in my chips and leave the building like Elvis. Enter immediate exit! How convenient. But seriously, Robbi? You would consider hurntig others to hurt urself? Wow. Deep. How low can you go.</p>
<p>And I'm wondering...have I done this to myself? Am I a victim of circumstances? Or am I just crazy? Either way you look at it...I'm overwhelmed with the thrill of successfully ending my misery of living with one step. But, Sergio is here & gets me. WTF? I'm miserable because I'm alone in my mind, but am I alone? I have at least 1 person in my life telling me to walk away from the ledge. </p>
<p>My great friend Robert's wife took a leap of faith off a bridge in Canada. She forever altered her husband - my friend Robert's life with that choice. One simple step that's not so simple. Cached from years of sadness and worse emotions that culminate with an interesting decision. I wrote a song about her after he shared the story with me...I thought at the time, wow! How severe is that? I could only imagine...</p>
<p>Now here I am in a wonderful moment, feeling like she did perhaps? I'm not sure. </p>
<p>It definitely was a catalyst to depressions to have a couple of glasses of red wine tonite. Little did I know that these low vibrations would remind me of the amount of time I've wished to no longer be here, exit, or cut the class of LIFE. Until it because something I attempted to do. I'm around people all the time, but not one of them understands what I'm feeling. I've tried to slice my femoral artery, jump out a window, committed to dangerous behavior with abandon and them some. Yet, I'm still here with the walking dead/</p>
<p>Maybe Sergio does care for me? I was willing to trade the old Robbi in for the possibility of a new life - until I went out on the lanai to view the city in the night with a sweet puppy named CoCo. CoCo went back inside. </p>
<p>That was the trigger. Being on the balcony reminded me of being in my 20's & being beat up by my fat ass, disgusting boyfriend EddieJoe who did as much as possible to confuse & hurt me. He was successful at most things. I'm so happy to know better now! Hind site, I tell you...what a fat fucking waste of time he was, yet, he opened a can of Robbi Worms the that I cannot heal. </p>
<p>Marrying an African was even worse. Making babies, plural, with someone who doesn't love or care for you is painfully unfulfilling after the kids are potty traded sucks. An unexpected change in heath, aging, and flesh & blood turning their back on you .... how much worse can it get? Worse I tell you. Worse.</p>
<p>The haunting feeling of not being enough and a recurring theme of how I feel useless is pretty damn good for discouragement. </p>
<p>Yet, I'm a wonderful person, talented, with so much to offer the world. Isn't it ironic? </p>
<p>So I'm gonna listen to what I think is love, encouraging me to suck it up and hold on...better days are coming. </p>
<p>I don't stand a chance...but I'll keep holding my breath for just a little longer. </p>
<p>I apologize to everything, body & one that I've hurt. Life as we've been persuaded sucks. Do something about it every chance you can. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>I love you more than me....</p>
<p>Robbi</p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/5409677
2018-09-05T22:45:51-07:00
2018-09-05T22:45:51-07:00
Altering Chakras of Consciousness
<p><a contents="Why do I chant Lokha Samasta Sokino Bhvantu?" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sathyasai.org/devotion/lokah.html" style="" target="_blank">Why I chant Samantha Lokah Sukhino Bhavanthu</a> to alter my state of being?</p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/5326372
2018-06-30T16:39:45-07:00
2018-07-29T00:53:02-07:00
Raising My Vibrations A Little Higher
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="vimeo" data-video-id="277802528" data-video-thumb-url="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/710685013_640.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/277802528" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320"></iframe>I did not mean to have Multiple<em> Superbness</em> discombobulate my body science, but it’s happened. When I look around, I see other people, even people who are 'successful' 'accomplished' 'well-appointed' with material things also discombobulated. Is it our fault? Is the human experience - though, different for each soul, the same experience? Many people are subjected to illness, it's not just me. I'm not sure what's up, but I'm going with what I do know to be true for myself.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/329d1f798e0d44e79117aff9afc3c0c36a7a5494/original/5-20-ty.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /> <br> </p>
<p>I love this instrument, my Monolini. It took me almost 2 years to pay for it! I enjoy the feeling of 432 Hz sound waves coursing thru my cells. It really helps me feel better & aware of what’s going on inside of me. I have to surrender to get there though. This video shares my journey towards self-alignment & self-love. It's a sincere gesture of Love & gratitude for the Creator of me that allows me to wake every day and live again. I'm resurrected. I'm renewed. If I hold onto that feeling of love long enough, I experience wonderful moments. But the moment I start to think, attempt to manage & control - EPIC FAIL. </p>
<p>MS allows me to experience in every moment of my awakedness with that truth. I could complain about daily vertigo, pain, brain malfunctions when I play the piano, never-ending depression, dramatic mood swings, loss of clear vision, even how I now pee on myself whether I mean to or not - but I don't. I just say, thank you, Creator, for allowing me another opportunity to be aware of all the abundance I have lived from. I don't need anything at all in this very moment of NOW. I do crave for more because, well, that's my 'human' nature & what I was taught that people do to themselves. But I honestly, don't need a thing. What I need, truthfully, money can’t buy (but it does help you get closer to those things, funny how that is :-)) </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/af060f31b9bf8b38f283c4ccf6189bed32346b82/original/5-20-mono.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />When this instrument is in my arms, I embrace what it gives me. I'm a performer and love an audience. But it's the same feeling when I'm alone with it and when it's alone with me. It's just us together, communicating love & gratitude in a supernatural way through vibrations. Energy. </p>
<p>I look forward to getting feedback from the folks that were with me this night; maybe this sounding helped them feel better too. Based on what I'm learning about myself and my life when I watch this video - it's about love. Love for self, yes, but love for things greater than the self that words cannot articulate or describe. I'm cool with where I'm at in my life. I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be, practicing on taking it one day at a time as it comes. Giving first, loving first, laughing, singing, playing piano & sharing my gifts in extraordinary ways. It's all good. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/df1ddc8965fedcb7154aee38531cd80bfe997cc3/original/unadjustednonraw-thumb-10d9.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p>
<p>I do need help in continuing my life journey and transitioning from Human Being to Human Doing, so I ask you to visit my <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.Patreon.com/Robbik">PATREON</a> page and consider one of the many ways I offer myself to you for joy & gladness. I've recordings, videos, blogs & vlogs that are both nutritional & entertaining. You’re looking for quality entertainment, right? We’re living in a time that surpasses everything we’ve known to date because technology is now another relationship that we have. As an artist with MS, this technology thing works for me as a way to grow beyond being to doing. I do this every day to survive & I don’t plan to stop. Home is where you make it, I’m building a fine house within my beautiful brown skin that sustains me to be better. Your help will make the total difference. I’d <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/122c9ea418015239e04017cc9a51b9d79c519022/original/rmh-denny-1.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />like to buy another monochord - there are many of these instruments, and I always have a song to sing because of the many lovely children & people that I encounter and love. You can also visit the homepage of my website www.RobbiKumalo.com and donate some of your abundances to me via PayPal - the link is there next to photos of me. Photos that I will update & share with you about my journey as the artist I was born to be. </p>
<p>Thank you in advance for supporting the music I create. If you love the sound of my instrument & voice - more is avail at Patreon.com/robbik & www.RobbiKumalo.com/music </p>
<p>I love you as much as me - xoxoxo </p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/5193803
2018-04-22T16:00:00-07:00
2018-04-24T21:56:18-07:00
Tales from the Dark Mirror
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="About Me" data-link-type="page" href="/about-me" target="_self"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/eccda79998598a452446b3a5e90eda12f5db32cc/original/robbi.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /></a>So now I've gone and done it! I've <span style="color:#1abc9c;"><strong><span class="font_large">accepted</span></strong></span> the truth about my immune system being <span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong><span class="font_large">broken</span></strong></span>. Alas, I'm in need of repair. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/ced5ec2306ff46bb7aa402472cec36997bbbfaff/original/wkshp.JPG/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" />I caught a case of <strong><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#33ccff;">M</span>S</span></strong> around about 2007. I remember meeting it. It showed up as <span class="font_large"><strong>v<span style="color:#8e44ad;">e</span>rtigo</strong></span> and optic neuritis that lasted intensely for about 5 weeks. Experiencing optic neuritis for the first time was <strong><span class="font_large">surreal</span></strong> with everything majorly <strong><span class="font_large">spinn<span style="color:#8e44ad;">i</span>ng</span></strong>. I was in shock. You see, I've never really been ill. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/98436dc91cf13321bfeff8189e5b900a21293801/original/kumalo-family2014.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />I'm a strong woman; birthed two <strong><span class="font_large">am<span style="color:#2c3e50;">a</span>zing</span></strong> children at home, the first one in a tub @ a birthing center, then <span style="color:#f39c12;"><strong><span class="font_large">home</span></strong></span> & onto <span style="color:#16a085;"><strong><span class="font_large">life</span></strong></span>. My second child I birthed alongside my bed, after waking from a good <strong><span class="font_large">sl<span style="color:#e74c3c;">e</span>ep</span></strong>. I ate well, had babies well, and fed them the best <span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong><span class="font_large">milk</span></strong></span> I could make. Managed my husband's career & ran the homefront while he went out and did the <strong><span class="font_large">grea<span style="color:#3498db;">t</span></span></strong> career I<span class="font_large"><strong> <span style="color:#f1c40f;">h</span>elped</strong></span> him build for himself. He was an <span style="color:#ff33cc;"><span class="font_large"><strong>immigrant</strong></span></span> with limited <strong><span class="font_large">Engl<span style="color:#95a5a6;">i</span>sh</span></strong> when we met, fresh from apartheid lifestyle. On top of all this, I also toured and performed over 250 shows a year, for several <span style="color:#2ecc71;"><strong><span class="font_large">years</span></strong></span> with my band of Friends. I certainly <span class="font_large"><strong><span style="color:#2980b9;">w</span>as</strong></span> an amazing woman.</p>
<p>Yup...on <a contents="TV with superstars" data-link-label="Videos" data-link-type="page" href="/videos" target="_self">TV with superstars</a>, my unique voice was on the radio, while I visited <strong><span class="font_large">h<span style="color:#2c3e50;">u</span>ndreds</span></strong> of thousands of students in schools all across America and eventually<span style="color:#d35400;"><strong><span class="font_large"> internationally</span></strong></span>. I drove all kinds of vehicles touring around, flown on <span style="color:#f39c12;"><strong><span class="font_large">jets</span></strong></span> & planes, won numerous<strong><span class="font_large"> awa<span style="color:#16a085;">r</span>ds</span></strong> for my essence & brilliance, and yet...debuted @ Carnegie Hall my original music <strong><span class="font_large">Marl<span style="color:#9b59b6;">e</span>y</span></strong> & Beethoven for a sold out house. <span style="color:#2980b9;"> </span><strong><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#2980b9;">A</span>ll</span></strong> the while, I was completely unaware of who I was. I learned as a child how to be to <strong><span class="font_large">pl<span style="color:#3300ff;">e</span>ase</span></strong> other people, namely my mother. I also learned how to lie. Now, if I've lied to you, or you feel that I've <span class="font_large"><strong>lie<span style="color:#c0392b;">d</span></strong></span> to you ever - sorry. Know that the lies I've had to tell myself in order to lie to others are the <strong><span class="font_large">profo<span style="color:#9b59b6;">u</span>nd</span></strong> penance I deal with daily.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/58f77e226b36b87dd87eed671b67bf552b1855df/original/piano-child.jpeg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />My escape has <span style="color:#27ae60;"><strong><span class="font_large">always</span></strong></span> been performing/jesting/clowning/singing/laughing & the preparing for <span class="font_large"><strong>exec<span style="color:#ccff66;">u</span>tion</strong></span> of things I cannot ever do enough of. I mean, it's the happiest place I know to be! Like I explained to my mom around age 7 or 8, I wanna be <span style="color:#e74c3c;"><strong><span class="font_large">happy</span></strong></span> when I grew up for a<span style="color:#99ffcc;"><strong><span class="font_large"> job</span></strong></span>. Seriously, I've accomplished the greatest truth of me ever! Using my imagination has been my <strong><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;">g</span>o</span></strong> to since before the womb <strong><span class="font_large">experie<span style="color:#e74c3c;">n</span>ce</span></strong>. I do clearly remember dreaming in my mother's womb & the watery quiet. When I was very young, whenever I'd find myself in the <span style="color:#cc0099;"><strong><span class="font_large">perfect</span></strong></span> environment, usually somewhat <span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong><span class="font_large">cocooned</span></strong></span>, I'd simply close my eyes and watch the cells of my eyelids <span style="color:#16a085;"><strong><span class="font_large">scurry</span></strong></span> about. I knew it was my own self, my own cells....... I could feel them all over. I didn't know about my anatomy, but I knew what I felt. I loved<span class="font_large"><strong> know<span style="color:#66cccc;">i</span>ng </strong></span>myself that way. But being in a family, I had to change to fit in. Nowadays kids can say that kinda stuff to adults & we cater to their <strong><span class="font_large">brillia<span style="color:#d35400;">n</span>ce</span></strong>, but in my day, the <span style="color:#f1c40f;"><strong><span class="font_large">journey</span></strong></span> made you durable into your being. Once I play acted a character - I was like i 5th grade, the year I discovered the feeling of the stage, that feighned Enter <strong><span class="font_large">sto<span style="color:#ff33ff;">r</span>ytelling</span></strong> and lies.</p>
<p>Mary <span style="color:#0066ff;"><strong><span class="font_large">Willis</span></strong></span>, who was actually my great aunt even though I called her aunt Mary Willis, used to say to me, "Girl, you goin' to grow up to be a LiE-yah, yes in deed." She'd say liar and lawyer in an <span style="color:#9b59b6;"><strong><span class="font_large">interchangeable</span></strong></span> kind of way. When she'd say that I was <strong><span class="font_large">go<span style="color:#00ccff;">i</span>ng</span></strong> to be this when I grew up, I'd think inside, why are you calling me a <span style="color:#27ae60;"><strong><span class="font_large">liar</span></strong></span> Auntie!!!?I was about 5. 'I don't want to be thatwhen I grow up! It's bad enough that I have to stand here and deal with you saying this shit to me - who I'm trying to <span style="color:#27ae60;"><strong><span class="font_large">love</span></strong></span> so much cause you're one of the fun <span style="color:#e67e22;"><span class="font_large"><strong>relatives</strong></span></span> that I've met! Are youtrying to confuse me? I'm 5! I didn't lie to you about <strong><span class="font_large">anyt<span style="color:#2980b9;">h</span>ing</span></strong>! You're just visiting....I like you....I'm happy....where's the lie in any of this?' </p>
<p>This was what I learned during mu 0-7 most <span style="color:#3498db;"><strong><span class="font_large">informative</span></strong></span> years. An early age lie. I loved Aunt Mary Willis most of the time, but when she would talk like this to me, I felt <strong><span class="font_large">uncom<span style="color:#e74c3c;">f</span>ortable</span></strong> with myself. I no longer wanted to be around her, a person that I really liked seeing <span style="color:#006666;"><span class="font_large"><strong>occassionally</strong></span></span>. I didn't like this lie of feeling both things; love for my Auntie who's actually my great aunt (not my lie, but my mother's) while hating her for such a <strong><span class="font_large">conni<span style="color:#003366;">v</span>ingly</span></strong> twisted conversation. It was my first one that I can <span style="color:#ff0033;"><strong><span class="font_large">recollect</span></strong></span>, of a deceiving adult of influence. Why <span style="color:#f39c12;"><strong><span class="font_large">call</span></strong></span> me a <em>lawyer/lier</em> with an all of a sudden New England A - what's up with that? I'd feel and think that on the inside of myself, but how do you say those words when you're five years old? You don't.<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="vimeo" data-video-id="266024245" data-video-thumb-url="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/696199953_640.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/266024245" frameborder="0" height="90" width="160"></iframe>This is how I learned to lie - for <span style="color:#9900cc;"><strong><span class="font_large">self preservation</span></strong></span>. I learned to lie to <strong><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#f39c12;">m</span>yself</span></strong> to just be in my family, and mostly to please the head of my family, my mother. I really had to lie to her because she made it very clear to me when I was a toddler that all my pretending, <span style="color:#16a085;"><strong><span class="font_large">messiness</span></strong></span>, imagining, time traveling, <span style="color:#663333;"><strong><span class="font_large">meditation</span></strong></span> and other unusual things that I did were <strong><span class="font_large">unacc<span style="color:#2980b9;">e</span>ptable</span></strong> in her family. She was not that kind of <strong><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#dddddd;">p</span>arent</span></strong>. She'd often tell me that I was the youngest of hert hree <span class="font_large"><strong>child<span style="color:#33ff66;">r</span>en</strong></span> and she <span style="color:#ff66ff;"><strong><span class="font_large">was</span></strong></span> very good at raising children because the two before me were wonderful in every way. I should be <span style="color:#7f8c8d;"><strong><span class="font_large">more</span></strong></span> like them - I shouldn't be so social! She'd caution that I'd be lucky to have one friend in my lifetime. She told me I should <strong><span class="font_large">s<span style="color:#e67e22;">t</span>udy</span></strong> harder because I was smarter than the other two and I should read more books. I should stop <span style="color:#993333;"><strong><span class="font_large">pretending</span></strong></span> and make believing up stuff. Okay! I hear you! But it was impossible to change myself. So I <strong><span class="font_large">h<span style="color:#c0392b;">i</span>d</span></strong> instead. My mom would 'clean' my room on occasion, and inadvertently destroy some kingdom I was creating or some <strong><span class="font_large">la<span style="color:#7f8c8d;">n</span>d</span></strong> that I was living in as a time spool of thread. Hiding inside the <span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong><span class="font_large">happiness</span></strong></span> I could create for myself which was limitless. </p>
<p>When I told my mother that I loved music and <strong><span class="font_large">dan<span style="color:#cc9999;">c</span>ing</span></strong>, she arranged for both to be in my life of experiences, thanks for that, Mommy. Doing the <span style="color:#e67e22;"><strong><span class="font_large">best</span></strong></span> that she could, she looked amongst her resources to find someone to teach me piano. Unfortunately <span style="color:#9b59b6;"><strong><span class="font_large">fortunately</span></strong></span> for me, the first teacher came out of my <strong><span class="font_large">dysfun<span style="color:#990099;">c</span>tional </span></strong>church in the human form of Brother Jenkins </p>
<p>I'll talk about <span style="color:#99ccff;"><strong><span class="font_large">CHURCH</span></strong></span> in another blog post, but my childhood church was founded by a <strong><span class="font_large">visi<span style="color:#c0392b;">o</span>nary</span></strong> Egomaniac who loved God, but like everyone else, was confused with who he was & where he came from. I remember as a child when the Jesus in my church changed from <strong><span class="font_large">p<span style="color:#ff6600;">a</span>le</span></strong> skinned to brown skinned, also the Last Supper scene changed. Before that, everything about <strong><span class="font_large">wors<span style="color:#003300;">h</span>iping</span></strong> the God whose image I'm made in was pale skinned. Not Native, African American or any <strong><span class="font_large">represent<span style="color:#16a085;">a</span>tion</span></strong> of my culture, but whoops...I'm digressing.... My first piano teacher, Brother Jenkins, came from my <span style="color:#996600;"><span class="font_large"><strong>A.M.E</strong></span></span> Zionist church. He was a gay man in the 70's with issues who was emotionally and <strong><span class="font_large">me<span style="color:#66ffff;">n</span>tally</span></strong> abusive to me in the privacy of our sacred time of piano. He was my second interaction with the instrument that I still love to play. My<strong><span class="font_large"> <span style="color:#f1c40f;">s</span>ister</span></strong> was the first & motivation for much of the music I make. I had to lie to get thru those <span style="color:#27ae60;"><strong><span class="font_large">lessons.</span></strong></span> Lying became, not just a <span style="color:#d35400;"><strong><span class="font_large">habit</span></strong></span>, but a true lifestyle choice to manage and function, not just in my family, but in the world. </p>
<p>Yeah. I'm not writing for<span style="color:#ff66cc;"><strong><span class="font_large"> pity,</span></strong></span> merely explanation & to hear myself talk out loud.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/0638b40a08c6bd02da2c4d436eb732ec46c531c3/original/img-1981.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /> </p>
<p>I'm writing these things today to help introduce one of my new channels a very specific playlist on my new <span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong><span class="font_large">youtube</span></strong></span> channel, Robbi Halls World. I've been <strong><span class="font_large">accu<span style="color:#f1c40f;">s</span>ed</span></strong> too may times to count of <strong><span class="font_large">livi<span style="color:#4e5f70;">n</span>g</span></strong> in my own world, living on my own planet, not being in touch with reality where people are at since I was a child and I'm tired of it! I am special and living in my own world. NOW it's a trend, 'authentic' 'mindful' are the new <strong><span class="font_large">b<span style="color:#9b59b6;">u</span>zz</span></strong> words. I'm tired of willing myself into a false state of bliss in an effort to be accepted by YOU.. I don't fucking care if you accept me or not. I don't care if my <span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong><span class="font_large">children</span></strong></span> like me. I don't care if my husband wants to be <strong><span class="font_large">marr<span style="color:#000099;">i</span>ed</span></strong> to me anymore or not. I don't care if <span style="color:#27ae60;"><strong><span class="font_large">nobody</span></strong></span> wants to hire me for a job. I don't care if I have no money. I don't care if my skin is saggy or my hair is gray; I don't care. I have odd little behaviors that I can't ever explain, but I'm comfortable being who I am, being who I am because dealing with Multiple <span style="color:#444444;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Sclerosis</strong></span></span>, I have to be who I am. I can't lie to the <strong><span class="font_large">bod<span style="color:#c0392b;">y</span></span></strong><span style="color:#c0392b;"> </span>that I've known so well since I received it and my mother made it for me. I love this body. I love me exactly how I am. Without one plea. </p>
<p>It's been <span style="color:#8e44ad;"><strong><span class="font_large">great</span></strong></span> to me so far. I'm having an amazing time on the planet since 1964. A date that some like to count and mark, I don't care cause everyday you wake is cause for <span class="font_large"><strong>celebr<span style="color:#ff99cc;">a</span>tion</strong></span> - but I did arrive here around that time of two <span style="color:#2ecc71;"><strong><span class="font_large">awesome</span></strong></span> host parents from amazing roots and history. I'm sorry that they didn't <strong><span class="font_large">te<span style="color:#e74c3c;">l</span>l </span></strong>me more, but being the youngest, there was a lot of <span style="color:#00ccff;"><strong><span class="font_large">things</span></strong></span> I wasn't told and a lot of privileges that I was granted because of my birth order. I can't <span style="color:#27ae60;"><strong><span class="font_large">say</span></strong></span> that those things have been a <span style="color:#ccffff;"><strong><span class="font_large">positive </span></strong></span>or negative. They just all are what makes me who I am. I know that who I am is awesome. I'm going to use technology as my <strong><span class="font_large">m<span style="color:#e67e22;">u</span>se</span></strong> for creativity. <strong><span class="font_large">I'<span style="color:#999999;">m</span></span></strong> not quite sure that I want to be a part of the Singularity that's already here - in case you didn't get the memo - but I'm here to participate in the <span style="color:#444444;"><strong><span class="font_large">human</span></strong></span> experience at this time. I'm gifted with a <span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong><span class="font_large">specialness</span></strong></span> of creativity to help others and mostly help <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/b86d76b01db482b3a9b99fdbf44ecc7f244911dc/original/img1523457590552.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />myself have a great experience in this condition and <strong><span class="font_large">dimen<span style="color:#666633;">s</span>ion</span></strong> period. There's a lot of things that I'm learning and I'm very open to alchemy and the Greator's <span style="color:#f39c12;"><strong><span class="font_large">information</span></strong></span>. I'm using the tools and the medium of <span style="color:#2c3e50;"><strong><span class="font_large">technology</span></strong></span> to communicate and be the teaching/performance <strong><span class="font_large">artis<span style="color:#c0392b;">t</span>s</span></strong> that I have always been. So moving myself forward which is inevitable, it's a new kind of life work me, based on who I've become. It it wasn't for multiple <strong><span class="font_large">scler<span style="color:#2ecc71;">o</span>sis</span></strong> and now applying for <span style="color:#333399;"><strong><span class="font_large">disability</span></strong></span>, which means I don't have push to work because I actually can't work anymore doing what I do for money. A new chapter has begun. True <strong><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#8e44ad;">F</span>reedom</span></strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I was <em>diagnosed</em> in March of <span style="color:#7f8c8d;"><strong><span class="font_large">2014</span></strong></span> a recent discovery about my humanoid <strong><span class="font_large">sarc<span style="color:#006699;">o</span>phagus</span></strong>, shortly after realizing that I'd been here already for <span style="color:#9b59b6;"><span class="font_large"><strong>50</strong></span></span> years :-) I was having a good time, so I thought <span class="font_large"><strong>u<span style="color:#f39c12;">p</span></strong></span> until the day I fell down on the ground. I left my body to <span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong><span class="font_large">experience</span></strong></span> the weirdest sensation I've every felt. Was it a <span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong><span class="font_large">stroke</span></strong></span>? Am I about to die? Is God there? Am I alone? Ask and ye shall receive, my <span style="color:#27ae60;"><strong><span class="font_large">dad</span></strong></span> used to mumble. My world since 3/21/14 has been <strong><span class="font_large">painful<span style="color:#e67e22;">l</span>y</span></strong> - most of the time - shifting and reshaping. I've asked my Creator or God for lack of a better word, to allow my inner <strong><span class="font_large">Imhote<span style="color:#ffccff;">p</span></span></strong> rise to relieve me of my <span style="color:#ffff99;"><strong><span class="font_large">physical</span></strong></span> mal-alignment. <iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Jbkpo_rRpEk" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/Jbkpo_rRpEk/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jbkpo_rRpEk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>I'm flooded with answers & solutions to point that I lie to continue to be the <span style="color:#f39c12;"><strong><span class="font_large">Robbi</span></strong></span> you've come to know. The <span class="font_large"><strong>Robbi</strong></span> I've come to know, I don't like so much anymore. I miss the real <span style="color:#ffcc99;"><span class="font_large"><strong>me</strong></span></span>, so I'm taking a chance to be her again. I've been homeless since Feb of 2016 - at first a curse when I found <strong><span class="font_large">mysel</span></strong>f living in a homeless shelter for <span style="color:#7f8c8d;"><strong><span class="font_large">mentally</span></strong></span> ill women. They thought I was <strong><span class="font_large">cra<span style="color:#f39c12;">z</span>y </span></strong>perhaps, when I would <span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong><span class="font_large">explain</span></strong></span> who I am, or thought I was, or had become. <span style="color:#1abc9c;"><strong><span class="font_large">Guided</span></strong></span> steps none the less. I'm grateful to the friends who share their <span style="color:#ffcc66;"><strong><span class="font_large">loving</span></strong></span> homes with me; you've helped me help up by your kindness. Yes, I've lost material possessions, loved ones, money, friendships & <span style="color:#999966;"><strong><span class="font_large">relationships</span></strong></span> I enjoyed, as well as <span style="color:#8e44ad;"><strong><span class="font_large">60</span></strong></span> pounds. Ouch, but Amen. I've changed. I am not the same. I'm taking time to really understand how MS, or really unhealthy living, can dictate your life. </p>
<p>I'm flooded <span style="color:#cc9900;"><strong><span class="font_large">daily</span></strong></span> with memories of my childhood and the real <strong><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#ffff00;">b</span>eginning</span></strong> of my time here as Robbi. I'm <span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong><span class="font_large">floored</span></strong></span> by what I'm finding out & reconnecting to, and yet concerned but no longer <strong><span class="font_large">frig<span style="color:#0066cc;">h</span>tened</span></strong> about all that is. Which is wild because <span style="color:#16a085;"><strong><span class="font_large">MS</span></strong></span> showed up in my life in 2007 with an <strong><span class="font_large">extre<span style="color:#7f8c8d;">m</span>e</span></strong> syndrome of Vertigo for about 5 weeks or more. That's when the <span style="color:#e74c3c;"><strong><span class="font_large">strong</span></strong></span> woman I had become from years of <span style="color:#ff99cc;"><strong><span class="font_large">lying/living</span></strong></span> an amazing life caught up to the real truth of this planetary experience. <strong><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#ffff00;">L</span>ife</span></strong> is truly what we make it and I made a <strong><span class="font_large">d<span style="color:#d35400;">o</span>ozy</span></strong> of life between proving to my <span style="color:#e74c3c;"><strong><span class="font_large">mother</span></strong></span>, then to my husband, then to <span style="color:#9b59b6;"><strong><span class="font_large">peers</span></strong></span>, relatives, colleagues, employers, clients and then onto complete strangers - how <span style="color:#16a085;"><strong><span class="font_large">valuable</span></strong></span> I am. </p>
<p style="text-align: right;">Not her <strong><span class="font_large">inten<span style="color:#8e44ad;">t</span>ion</span></strong> for me I know, my mom was a smart, loving, generous, <span style="color:#ffcc66;"><strong><span class="font_large">spiritua</span></strong></span>l, survivor of truths & lies coexisting. The secrets she <span style="color:#7f8c8d;"><strong><span class="font_large">kept </span></strong></span>from me paled in comparison to the lies she had to <strong><span class="font_large">c<span style="color:#e67e22;">r</span>eate</span></strong> & tell herself. As with her mother, Nana. As with her mother, <span style="color:#6600cc;"><strong><span class="font_large">Momma</span></strong></span>. As with her mother's, the slave's who's name <span style="color:#66ccff;"><strong><span class="font_large">I </span></strong></span>was never <span style="color:#e74c3c;"><strong><span class="font_large">taught</span></strong></span> to know.<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="EpMvDe8-qsM" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/EpMvDe8-qsM/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EpMvDe8-qsM?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="JHNJ49xBEjM" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/JHNJ49xBEjM/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JHNJ49xBEjM?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>I <span style="color:#66ffff;"><strong><span class="font_large">don't </span></strong></span>care really what anyone thinks about me. Your <strong><span class="font_large">los<span style="color:#2980b9;">s</span></span></strong>. I don't care about my credit score, or train schedules. <span style="color:#e74c3c;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Nouns </strong></span></span>challenge my ego, but I deal with them daily, with <span class="font_large"><strong>re<span style="color:#f1c40f;">s</span>pect</strong></span>, humility, compassion, & love. Forgive me if I've offended you. I'm <span style="color:#00ff33;"><strong><span class="font_large">doing</span></strong></span> the best I can. Lucky for you especially, I've decided to do <em>even better</em>.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/f370429ea68f5450ecb54e4b081ee2448435eb58/original/img-0659.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Okay, so I DO <span style="color:#6666ff;"><strong><span class="font_large">CARE</span></strong></span> ABOUT something today...I care about getting disability. It's impossible to live without income, but the harder I try the harder it hits my spirit, body, & <strong><span class="font_large">min<span style="color:#3498db;">d</span></span></strong>. My stress levels are <strong><span class="font_large">o<span style="color:#c0392b;">u</span>t</span></strong> of control & what comes with that is <span style="color:#99ff66;"><strong><span class="font_large">devastating</span></strong></span>. I haven't been trying to take ownership of my symptoms because to me, that would have been an act of admitting defeat to a condition that I don't want to <strong><span class="font_large">vali<span style="color:#666600;">d</span>ate.</span></strong> But like my mother was towards me; it is what it <strong><span style="color:#f39c12;">i</span>s</strong>. I could not be changed unless I wanted to be changed. I lied to myself to change. As of this <span style="color:#2ecc71;"><strong><span class="font_large">beautiful </span></strong></span>day that I've awaken to live, this time around I will night <span style="color:#990066;"><strong><span class="font_large">fight</span></strong></span> alongside my Creator for my body's health. </p>
<p>I am tired. It does hurt to think. I can't see so great. I'm <strong><span class="font_large">fr<span style="color:#7f8c8d;">u</span>strated,</span></strong> self-conscious, healing from <span style="color:#d35400;"><strong><span class="font_large">allowing</span></strong></span> outside things inside that have <span class="font_large"><strong>hurt </strong></span>hurt hurt so much. Hurt people here people, & I don't choose to be that at all. I need what u call time & what I call space to work it out and re-align with the God that is <span style="color:#8e44ad;"><strong><span class="font_large">within</span></strong></span> me, who's screaming ' hey! I'm here! Let me help! Stop! Let' go!' </p>
<p>So, I'm gonna do just that. I'm waiting to hear from the <span class="font_large"><span style="color:#ffcc00;"><strong>government</strong></span></span> if they'll grant me the hard earned <strong><span class="font_large">mon<span style="color:#cc66ff;">e</span>y</span></strong> that I've paid into social security for my<span style="color:#990033;"><span class="font_large"><strong> older </strong></span></span>self. Hundred's of thousands of souls I've <span style="color:#2ecc71;"><strong><span class="font_large">touched</span></strong></span> along the way, earning more than what money can buy. Valuable beyond <strong><span class="font_large">wor<span style="color:#8e44ad;">d</span>s</span></strong>. Praises to my Creator, the <strong><span class="font_large">c<span style="color:#ff9999;">r</span>eator </span></strong>of all things I know & learn. I've got two shows only this <span style="color:#95a5a6;"><strong><span class="font_large">year</span></strong></span> - coming up i the next couple of weeks, then I'm gonna go be <span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong><span class="font_large">quiet</span></strong></span> and change. <span style="color:#cc0066;"><strong><span class="font_large">Change</span></strong></span> to accept the <strong><span class="font_large">abu<span style="color:#3498db;">n</span>dance</span></strong> of my amazing journey to date....and really, there's nothing that I need <span style="color:#ff33ff;"><strong><span class="font_large">because</span></strong></span> God's got me. </p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><span style="color:#16a085;"><strong><span class="font_large">God</span></strong></span> also reminds me to remind you that 1) he's got you too 2) she's got the Whole <strong><span class="font_large">W<span style="color:#9933cc;">o</span>rld</span></strong> in Her Hands & 3) You can<span style="color:#ff99cc;"><strong><span class="font_large"> help</span></strong></span> me eat & survive, <span style="color:#8e44ad;"><strong><span class="font_large">create</span></strong></span> & share, love & laugh by donating a few bucks to my <span style="color:#2ecc71;"><strong><span class="font_large">endeavors</span></strong></span> during this <strong><span class="font_large">no<span style="color:#f39c12;">m</span>adic</span></strong> era of me. <a contents="Just click here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://paypal.me/robbihall" target="_blank"><span style="color:#2980b9;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Just click here</strong></span></span></a> $50 goes a long way in <span style="color:#e74c3c;"><strong><span class="font_large">South</span></strong></span> America, thank you for the <strong><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#660099;">$</span>upport</span></strong> very much. Join me on my <a contents="Road to Renewal" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://https;??www.Patreon.com/robbik" target="_blank">Road to Renewal</a> <em>I have no idea where I'm headed! God's in charge or my feet :-)</em></p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="9uKYOpN4pyA" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/9uKYOpN4pyA/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9uKYOpN4pyA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> Worry is the wrong type of meditation & prayer. I'm alway$ need help :-) - $50 goes a long way when you have extra to share to those that have less; blessed be our abundance :) Thanks for your support & curiosity. You know I'm seriously silly, right? Njoy my videos, subscribe & follow me. <a contents="paypal.me/robbihall" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.paypal.me/robbihall" target="_blank">PayPalMe/RobbiHall</a> Your gift helps me survive waiting tor disability to be granted - I've got to get thru the year, Masha'Allah<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/af09e4cc45101e7bc36ff2c632215a35c9500a92/original/ms-reality.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_right border_" /></p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/5122519
2018-04-06T21:35:00-07:00
2018-04-22T13:33:02-07:00
Spring IS here!!!! Ahhhh....that song again....
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/4e900574e32a43f65f8d30830e3bc8da36136780/original/header-base9-1060x137.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Like a tree, planted by the water - I'm excited by the warm sunny days approaching. I'm co-leading a SOUND SOAK at my dearest yoga studio in Astoria, NY. PLEASE COME. YOU NEED THIS! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Join me & Matt for a nurturing experience on Sunday April 8 @ 1:30 pm @ <a contents="The Giving Tree Yoga Studio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thegivingtreeyogastudio.com/TGTYS_community.html" target="_blank">The Giving Tree Yoga Studio</a></p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">"With Spring just around the corner, let's dive into the transformational <br>energy which is abundant all around us. As we emerge from the dominating <br>darkness of Winter, a new hope buds within us, promising new life and more <br>light. What did you learn from being in your cocoon this time around the sun? </h4>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">As you were moving through your metamorphosis, what shifts happened?</h4>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">What new perspectives do you now have?</h4>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">In the struggle to emerge as a new form, <br>with the wings of a butterfly, how can you stay on course and persevere until <br>you are set free? This month, in the last leg of the marathon, celebrate each step <br>as you put one leg in front of the other. As you pry yourself out of the darkness, <br>acknowledge each success, no matter how small. Allow your breath to deepen <br>with the lengthening of the days and the victory of light over dark.</h4>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">Plant the seeds for your year ahead, mindfully choosing your next mountain to climb."</h4>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/128c0ccf2a990ffd99d90d19b06188d40954c024/original/73-og.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />After that, I have an exciting concert of my music mixed with some Nina Simone, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Carole King...Oleta Adams - all the women I love to sing, @ Rockwood Music Hall. I'm looking to sell out the room. The deal with the venue bites, like most clubs - so my expectation$ are low, but the reward of seeing who is willing to show up for me, hear my story, sing my song - that's priceless. Tickets are available here. So far, the folks who I've been communicating with are making this another dream fulfilled & I'm already grateful, looking forward to working with everyone @ Rockwood Music Hall, NYC. Then....after that....</p>
<p>I'll sing that Lawrence Welk closing theme song, completing putting God in charge of my steps. </p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/5134380
2018-03-18T00:49:14-07:00
2018-03-18T00:58:08-07:00
2 For 1
<p><span class="font_large">Dear Johnah,</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/62100d8060d69555fa172590b502cbf2bd161352/medium/yhkp5911.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Yes, arts council are superb in promoting and supporting the arts locally as an organization, but I'm really speaking about PEER TO PEER support. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A creators like myself, coming to see <em><strong>your </strong></em>show because I consider you my friends. I'm talking 'bout <strong><span style="color:#c0392b;">me</span></strong>, spending <span style="color:#3498db;"><strong>my</strong></span> $15 for the tkt, eating & meeting the 2 drink min. plus, as a sign of support cuz that's what friends are for! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Now maybe you'll be likely to attend <em>my</em> show because you see it as investment to yourself. Look, I even brought a date along with me!!! Woo Hoo! Kinda like a 2 for 1?!?!? Do that often and I'll get more of the billions? IDK but would love to find out.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm curious how an industry that generates 'billions' of dollars has so many poor workers? We're all so tired of giving 'it' away - our art/energy/essence, so I ask myself, 'what can I do to change the paradigm? Shift the thinking? Try something differently?' Truthfully, I really only go to see a friends' show if they comp me, or they play a venue w/no music charge. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I used to think 'broke'.</span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/1d1fb465bd2c9fd9f1e4b0ae22d9ab31b0f5653c/medium/img-0320.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Attempting to be <em>selective</em> on how to spend money was my go-to mindset when it came to anything <em>'entertainment.' </em>It's also hard to get to shows, as an artist for other reasons I'll blog about at another time. I ask myself, 'Is ____ show <em>'entrainment'</em> category of my budget to me or research? Ahhhh jaja! It's kinda in the budget category of eating out on my bank statement. It's hard to find a restaurant w/free delivery on GrubHub therefore, every penny counts, right? </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Exactly. I needed to purge and reevaluate my relationship with money. STAT! I'd been living so pennywise I had become pound foolish while simultaneously wondering why I can't seem to earn enough money from my art making as a teaching & performance artist? I work as much as I can manage with MS, which is less than ever before, but that's no excuse. I got a plan about it though. I'm trying this out for the next year or so; I'm so curious about what will happen when I change how I think about money in terms of music. Alan Moverman & I resonated on this qwerky factoid last night. For a a mere $10 investment, I went to his concert - which was sooooooooo delicious to experience on a 'friendship' level for me....not quite </span><span class="font_xl">profound</span><span class="font_large"> but extremely eye opening as I watched & listened from my view on the stage, on one of the chairs that appeared as the room sold out. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/11916f276ca90516035e34e76c460fbf69fb3926/medium/img-0321.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">As we said our goodbyes & gave hugs, he said, <a contents=""See y'in May!"" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ticketfly.com/event/1622290" target="_blank">"See y'in May!"</a> Valuing my friends talent with my time was rewarding to me. It sparked my synapses! My face tingled like tea tree oil and it was FUN to meet DIFFERENT people & make NEW CONNECTIONS. I want to check out they're work too, we exchanged cards. I put them on my card pile of shows I wanna see and people I know to know. The intention is there & I know who to find but, without actually showing up in the moment scheduled, it's simply just a gander. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Since I've got until May 18th this year to catch your show, LET ME KNOW! Then don't be surprised if you see me pretty brown eyes and tingling, smiling face gazing at you from the house. <span style="color:#e67e22;"><strong>PAY IT FORWARD.</strong></span></span></p>
<p> </p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/5127672
2018-03-14T07:09:37-07:00
2018-03-14T07:21:19-07:00
#ENOUGH #FucknGUNSman
<p><span class="font_regular"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/7a6802ba30a11eb053a320ba1dd8ec19df26aadc/small/img-0287.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />As an influential human that's in front of children weekly, monthly, annually for the last 35+ years: I have a HUGE OPNION about our status quo & I appreciate this forum for diverse adults to gather, contemplate, & create. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Let me go back a bit - journey back with me to when we were in HS. Who were you then? Who are you now? Same person? If this was you now in 10th grade, what would YOU do today? </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I remember the day I KNEW HS was full of shit. I was in 10th grade. I knew I was smart. I exercised my intelligence doing <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/397aa8dbc748cc866549a6e3ea8a06e8cfce4655/small/img-0288.jpg" class="size_s justify_right border_" />theatre,sports, student gov't, debate team etc...I had already completed all my NYS graduation requirements. Why was I there? What was the point to stay there, taking primarily electives, instead of reaching beyond that classroom 'cause I was ready for 'adulthood' before the 'system' wanted me ready. My parents tried to grow me slow, but I was <em>really smart - </em>easily bored; the reason I'm an artist, I suppose...anyway - this was almost 40 years ago when anything outside of <em>'systematic' 'steeple' </em>behavior was considered radical. Oh yeah, I also made dumb, immature choices, acted silly with my friends, and other rites of passage I gather. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I remember we used to call people names, were you called any? We stereo-typed each other, remember 'redlining'? (Good thing <em>that </em>doesn't happen anymore!) Many young people who thought 'outside the box' were looked at as subversive, failing, or perhaps if lucky, brilliant - if their family supported them (as opposed to a household who valued societal ideals <em>more </em>than their own) I know I was one of these 'brilliant' leaders in my school because I had a voice my peers recognized. Remember, I was highly exercising my intelligence @ 15-16 years old, what about you? I also was an influencer for those who needed leadership. I was on TV - had a cable show, wrote songs, was un-shy....16 was awesomely powerful & the pre-cursor to the woman I was becoming. So to cut class was often a group activity of like minded peers, who also felt like me. My senior year? I cut mostly all my classes because all that 'free time' taught me how to maneuver. I cut out of classes by being on committees, in clubs, in the music program, an athlete, etc. I had important reasons to leave school. Maybe <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/2bdeea35f83d7389a5dd5ab0a301961f2b1e1fd0/small/img-0290.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />TODAY is THAT opportunity for ONE student to find conviction within their feelings, to find the power of like minded peers, & maybe see 'outside the box.' Maybe this is international? Maybe lives will change for the greater good of mankind, or at least HS students from now on.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Cut to 30 years later and me being a parent - of Bethlehem HS students. My kids, with their gadgets and brilliance, shaped their world in front of my eyes. My children didn't need my approval of their convictions, & exercised their process in the home - so this movement involves more than students, huh? I was proud of my kids decisions, still am. I trust my kids. I notice how they are with their peers. It's all good for this generation that exercise their will in a time of great technology & intelligence. As an educator, I trust that I'm doing my best job. Family does it's best job. Children grow. More are coming. New ones arriving as I type. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Who are the children in your life? What is the relationship you have with them? What behaviors, attitudes, & values do you model in their life? Up until this January, I taught students how to protest based on MY dated perspective. February 12th then 14th changed me inside. My cells quiver at the thought... These students who are showing up for themselves today not just in PA but, all over - inspire me to tell a more truthful truth to them because this generation...this generation is not like us, not like my daughters.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/860ca16dcf7f609e841843f32c59902258e7eedf/medium/img-0206.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">THIS generation living thru THESE times in the US, who are OUR caregivers when we're 90, well, they're the game changers to all that we have known and insist on hanging onto. We have to be very mindful on a big picture level, to some degree, where change is happening because it's needed because it's the truth. When you're young, you perhaps are still close enough to where truth originates & resonates in your cells. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Daily, I do my best to not practice fear, but love, as I weave and tour around the globe, appealing to young people in so many places. They're good people. They're here & next to succeed in life. In reflection of students walking out of HS today as a statement about #Fuckin'GUNSman, I'm helping the global awareness of humanity raise with every show & story I tell. I'm still smart & recognize what's rapidly going on in this country. I also travel to other countries and <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/0bf80dfc54e31acf979868bdae13c165d95ecda2/small/img-0291.jpg" class="size_s justify_right border_" />take a look at the US from there....we're interesting sheeple. But, actions really DO speak louder than words. The only thing I can support, change, or influence is myself. I'm cultivating the nature of compassion. sympathy, & empathy so I know the difference between the actions/emotions/molecules. This way, I can commit MY actions in support of my changing planet. If a minute concern is truancy, what can I do to support this changing planet? How can my experiences help students learn? What can I REALLY do about it? How can I make my words action? Seems we've made it to right now. W</span>e lived, grew & became ourselves today, huh?I'm excited to see how this will spread via social media throughout the world. Amazing. It's not a walk out, but a walk up. Watch the polls & candidates presto chango in front of our eyes.</p>
<p>Today is someone's tomorrow. </p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/5122510
2018-03-10T00:35:00-08:00
2022-09-23T18:07:42-07:00
I Celebrate My Experience Thus Far! Congratulations Robbi K!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/f26faa95b10d7675665080f44a39d917a7924baf/original/b60e72d0-42bc-4b8d-abaa-ba083db20860.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /><span class="font_large"><strong>Y</strong></span>es....I'm grateful for it all. The ups. Grateful. The downs. Inspire my ups. Grateful. Since being told by doctors that it appears that Multiple Sclerosis has been happening in my brain, I've been on a quest to fix myself. LOL. There's a couple of books coming down the pipeline about such - <a contents="keep in touch" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">keep in touch</a>!</p>
<p><strong>I</strong>'ve journey'd through the thicket to emerge, in tact, joyful, & certain that life is grand. I'm blessed, grateful for the musical vibrations that come thru my life. That music is how I sustain myself. Singing to children since 1981 has been the biggest blessing for me for sure. As I mature into a better knowing of loving of myself, I grow to appreciate children more. I also appreciate the parents. I'm a parent. It was <a contents="hard to raise daughters" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/207184/music-makes-me-happy">hard to raise daughters</a> through a time of great technological advancement, political changes, environmental shifts, and humanity drawing closer to each other. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>N</strong></span>ow I'm asking myself for what's next? What should I do with myself next? More of the same? Variations? Where is there a need for my presence? Thinking of my own life, I need healing & forgiveness. I'm feeling that others do too. I know when I sing to children, they ask for love & give it; it's delicious to experience. I even leave sticky notes all around for myself, reminding me to practice being as kind as I can <em><u>to myself first;</u></em> it's very hard to do effortlessly, like breathing. I've such negative habits imprinted since my childhood thru my adulthood, & every hurt in between!! </p>
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<p><strong>ENOUGH</strong>! Cut to today - right now. I'mm changing a lot to live & be better. I can do a few at the same time too. Today, I've started a 30 day DoTERRA Cleanse to reboot! I'm helping my myelin heal & rebuild with total lifestyle changes. I'm also bored with exhaustion, feeling stressed out, battling not to catch a cold due to a surpassed immune system - the list could ramble, but that's not my point. I have NOT been paying ENOUGH ATTENTION to the foods I'm eating! I’ve been going willy nilly with my head in the clouds & must clear out years of fueling my cells with rushed prepared foods, restaurant foods, take out that quick. Even traveling does NOT prevent me from eating well. This madness is coming to a stop! Today. NOW! </p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><strong>O</strong></span>nce again I just celebrated myself arriving to the planet yesterday and have fake cleansed before, so the concept is not new to me but it is still a bit intimidating. I know that the only way to have success with any kind of healthy eating in my life is to pre-plan & prep foods. As I embark on dreaming new dreams, enjoying dreams already achieved, & being as quiet & forgiving as often as I can, I'm keeping it real - planning 1-3 days ahead what I'm gonna consume, how I'm feeling, & to discern what's needed in my living protocol. Traveling isn't a challenge! Organic Raw & Fresh is the answer. I won't buy more than I can consume within a 48 hour period.</p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>F</strong></span>or my Cleanse & Restore, I'm combining with raw organic veggie & fruit juices, raw produce, & lemon water fasting, I'll continue to practice & recite many positive messages to my mammalian brain because I’m ready to go towards what God has planted in my soul. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>M</strong></span>y spirit is on fire! <iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="2PqxT4YJ3k0" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/2PqxT4YJ3k0/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2PqxT4YJ3k0?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I</span>'m grateful. I ask for forgiveness to all those that I have disappointed or angered because I forgive they that I've misunderstood and responded to with anger & disappointment. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>W</strong></span>e're all in this experience together, as one. No more turmoil, no more fear. With a heart full of love & hope, I just simply wanna take care of the best thing I know of, God's greatest gift to me ever - ME! The least I can do in appreciation of such a wonderful & generous gift. </p>
<p><span class="font_large">I</span>f you're ready for a turnaround from the cellular level onward - email me so we can talk about how great essential oils, meditation, quiet time, laughter & music can help you live a better life. </p>
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MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/5030612
2018-01-18T12:21:51-08:00
2018-01-18T12:21:51-08:00
LOL....never actually clicked send!
<p>So the one 2017 post happend in 2018.....and WHO CARES. NOT ME! </p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/4926352
2018-01-18T12:20:25-08:00
2018-01-18T12:20:25-08:00
I simply blinked....
<p>....and almost a year has happened.</p>
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<p>By the time this message posts, I'll be on a flight from CDMX to NYC to resume some things I was doing before the México Storytelling Tour.</p>
<p>Apparently, I was doing a lot because enough days to a year have passed since I last posted. I mean, I post constantly in my mind. But that doesn't help this blog of mine. I love writing. I write and post on FB, sometimes. I send long ass text messages to people. OK. Sometimes I get lost in an email. I'm feeling that my new thing is Vlogging and live streaming - I just have to figure out how to do it effortlessly, and maybe without my glasses.</p>
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MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/5030611
2018-01-18T12:20:05-08:00
2018-01-18T12:20:05-08:00
Happy 2018!!!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/daef97e67cef10e75614243677007392d55a6191/medium/img-0758.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />I have no control although I've been living like I do. The ONLY thing I have influence over is what I chooose to put in my mouth. You are what you eat. Literally. </p>
<p>And the Yin to that Yang, of course, is what comes out of it. No more McDonald's for me. I will be impeccable with the words, me the storyteller, chooses to use.</p>
<p>It's dawned on me that there's no such thing as time because it seems that my last post was in November. In between it me not remmebering even writing a post in November & the fact that it seems like November was just the other day....who really cares? </p>
<p>No one. Therefore, time does not exist. Unless we want to manipulate actions.</p>
<p>So that's my deal from now on. Who Cares?!? It sure makes my life easier to recieve my precious guided steps. I'm grateful. My understanding expands & my knowing is infinite.</p>
<p>When I choose to reflect, which I'm working on not doing so much of, I think about my heart. My 'tender heart',as my mom used to call it, is very tender. I'm very sesitive. We all are. But I'm not overly sensitive, and who cares really. The majority of the world likes to fuction with labeling & creating systems & constructs. My heart is my souls. And my souls, yes, souls are me, my essence. So now I live to support my souls. If you don't understand what I'm saying, I invite you to question & seek an explanation. I'm 54. I know what I feel.</p>
<p>Yes, I just wrote a number on the page. I'm getting older, or as I like to think of it - I've been here long enough <strong>to know me</strong>. I thought - here's <em>that</em> action word again - I thought I was smart. As a young child, I was always told by my family especially, that I'm extremely smart; smarter than this one in the family, smarter than my age....so smart blah blah blah. So I;ve been thinking that I'm smart all these years. Not book smart because although I'm writing a book, I haven't read too many. Smart. Let me add a few more labels in there PRETTY - GOOD HAIR - TOMBOY - TATTLETALE - CRYBABY. Endless list of adjectives but really <em>W</em>ho <em>C</em>ares? I used to care. I was also told that I was a child of god and that god is my father too. End of story, details at 11. My bedtime was 8 pm. Never got to the news. Now I stay up past my bedtime.</p>
<p>Right!!! No such thing as time! No such things as time time passes but as 2017 exited, I realized that living up to then had exhausted me to the point that my heart, my energy, was dimming; overlabled, overcharged, overcharmed, overmanipualted...OVER because I'm not anything really. Or am I? I'm God?!?! If he's my father, then I am God too. God is good. I am good. Substitute yourself for my word I & use your own. God sacrifces for me? Sacriced his son, my brother?!?!? Not my father!!!! I am my brother's keeper so I am Jesus too. Where is the Christ in me? I've been looking for an answer to this question the most. I've traveled to many buildings throughout the lands, will to ask internal questions that nobody in the buildings could answer truthfully. Do they not know? Why does every building have a different answer?!?!? Why build a building with the name GOD on it yet not have much to do with God, or even have the same answers about our father - creator of ALL? </p>
<p>All?</p>
<p>Yes. ALL. </p>
<p>OKay, I remember a bit....this is when I go hug a tree, right? So I did. The tree & me had an interesting conversation. I want to talk to the trees all the time, as many trees as possible.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/d2459f4a9f55770e2ae52fbe61bd2161b853e911/medium/007-07.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p>
<p>Why?</p>
<p>I aspire to be love. To be light. To be joy. To be lite. To live. To be God. It's a feeling, a place of energy really. So back to the souls concept now named, <em><strong>energy.</strong></em>..my family was right to brainwash my thoughts to know that I'm extremely energetic. I have a good Godly soul.</p>
<p>So since time has no relvance or existence, I went to bed during a year counted as 2017....AD, and woke up in a year now called 2018. So we keep count to commemorate our exposure, knowledge of Jesus. The work of Jesus, the Christ, to call the name properly. I had to reconcile all the numerous bits of info I've collected since arriving to the planet about me, so I did. The bits of information that was usless - which is mostly all of it, I discarded. Literally. I'm always writing and had a long list of SHIT. You probably have one of those lists too!!! We got TO DO lists galore. You need a shit list too! My shit list is a collection of beliefs, constructs, time defining moments, & nouns that don't do me any good. Instead of crossing them off, I just burned them in the fire. The energy of fire is powerful. Mixing the flame with my heart - immediate relief and arrival to the moment I've been avoiding, but was inevitable to meet. It's part of the journey.</p>
<p>I surrender.</p>
<p>I need my parents to comfort me. I turn to God. Mother Nature/Father God/Christ My Lord & Savior.</p>
<p>Today, they've enlightend me. My joy is to share the good news I now know with the world, connecting with those that share this truth with me. I invite you to let go & let God into your life. I have no building other than my temple. My aim is to make my temple the brightest light as it can be to illuminate & maginfy the greatness of God, and our purpose, the necessity of us knowing the true Christ.</p>
<p>I lose ego, it serves me not. I'm not here for myself anymore...what & how have I been progammed to think or not think ? I'm here to illuminate the love of our great God who I know as energy, which is all things known to man. </p>
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<p>Happy 2018</p>
<p>I'm grateful to be a musician. This is why AND how I move forward. This is why oppressors control education. 'Cause once we know something & gain knowledge, we are forever changed. Now if you choose not to apply a beneficial lesson to your life, ITS YOUR CHOICE. This is the human condiition. Choice. I choose life. </p>
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MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/4506354
2016-12-31T20:55:00-08:00
2018-03-11T10:50:24-07:00
Good Bye 2016, Hello Spirit....a.k.a Let Go & Let God, again!
<p><span class="font_regular"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/2a95b1a2a569bf5161e46f01afa08d22ca03096b/medium/img-0540.jpg?1463541807" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Looking forward to speak-play @ </span><span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="TEDxDeerPark: Inter-Mental Symphony" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.tedxdeerpark.com/" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006400;"><span class="il">TEDxDeerPark</span>: Inter-Mental<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/af781c13e0c7139b661aed3b8af3bee85de61fb9/medium/tedxdeerpark.jpg?1479877350" class="size_m justify_right border_" /> Symphony</span></a></strong></span><span class="font_regular"><span class="font_large"><strong><span style="color:#AFEEEE;"><strong style="font-size: 1em;"> </strong></span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 1em;">Save the Date! <a contents="Please Plan to Attend" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.tedxdeerpark.com/" target="_blank">Please Plan to Attend</a>!</span> This is HUGE event for me personally after surviving a year of sadness, adversity, and loss.<br><br>Luckily, I'm still passionate 'bout the music biz. True, I've performed & recorded with <a contents="host of legendary artists " data-link-label="Discography" data-link-type="page" href="/discography">legendary artists </a>like Aretha Franklin, Eileen Ivers, Arif Mardin, Diana Ross, Jimmy Owens, Ashford & Simpson, Edie Brickell, Chieli Minucci, Gino Sitson, John Hiatt, Rod Stewart, Mary J. Blige, and Harry Belafonte among many others and some of these folks are on<em> </em>children's CD's! I love performing. Check me out TEDXDEERPAR IN <a contents="February" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.tedxdeerpark.com/">February</a>.<br><br>Celebrating 20 years as a proud member of SAG-AFTRA, I'm getting more invoIved, sitting on two Performer's With Disability & Diversity committees! Very cool to represent this part of my union!<br><br>I'm thanking God constantly for letting me use my unique skills set. Factoid: Did you know that I started performing for young audiences in 1981?! Yup! For years I've created joyous & <a contents="exhilarating assembly programs for school aged children" data-link-label="Young Audiences" data-link-type="page" href="/young-audiences" style="">exhilarating programs</a> for school aged children throughout the world.<a contents="youtube video (_Y8y87iAXK8)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/_Y8y87iAXK8" style="" target="_blank"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="_Y8y87iAXK8" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/_Y8y87iAXK8/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_Y8y87iAXK8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></a><br><a contents="Check out the photos!" data-link-label="Media" data-link-type="page" href="/media--2" style="">Check the pics</a> Speaking of which.. last spring I had an amazing school tour in Argentina & Uruguay, telling stories and singing songs to students who study English and I got to live for a few weeks in Spanish!<br><br><br>Creating original 'works of art' to perform for students <strong><em>anywhere</em><em><strong> </strong></em></strong>is <strong><em>one </em></strong>my many passion.</span><br><span class="font_regular">I've played the </span><span class="font_regular">beautiful Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, </span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/8820e69e1c8e75e8de0ef75428fcb8ef0f937c23/medium/rs30810-dsc00120-scr.jpg?1460598550" class="size_m justify_right border_" /><span class="font_regular">Florida performing one of my dearest shows, <a contents="Songs Of Freedom" data-link-label="Middle School Ages" data-link-type="page" href="/middle-school-ages"><em>Songs Of Freedom</em></a> - an interactive concert that combines music, spoken word, history, a slideshow featuring images of Black Americans relationship with America.<br> I visited a few spots The Hoppy Spot in Tampa & the <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/845ca620aef536365912f0bd5bc6f5afadc1199a/small/img-0222.jpg?1479875670" class="size_s justify_left border_thin" alt="Lucy Kalentari, Robbi K, RitaRosa Ruguesa" />Zun Zún Children's Fest in Miami. It was a grand adventure to hang with Music with Mar, RitaRosa Rugesa & Lucy Kalentari!<br><br><br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/3497d2adeba407cc6fd881ea362a97ea627acab5/medium/photo-oct-02-3-11-01-pm.jpg?1479879737" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><br><br>I've enjoyed wearing many hats producing shows for young audiences. Creating a mezcla of music, movement, drama combined with <a contents="Why not align curriculum and artistic goals" data-link-label="Teaching Artist Residencies" data-link-type="page" href="/teaching-artist-residencies--2" style="" target="_blank">curriculum<em> and national arts standards</em></a> - I love it!<br><br>Now it's 2017 eve. I still work in schools that are failing to serve students because of funding challenges, continued repetition of a counter-productive 'village', or they just have a narrow state focus on supporting 'tested subjects'. As I share my love of the arts within these communities, I know as an artist, I help to grow children into 21st Century world citizens. The main focus of cramming data into students' heads, as in just enough to pass their state's tests continues, but after school is over, what's next? Muchos jóvenes bury their faces in some screen - <em>all by themselves -</em> while growing up. Technology, new cultural trends, repairing dysfunctional family systems, and educational advances are bringing a change in how we do education.<br><br><strong>ARRRRGGH!!! I</strong>'m a Teaching Artist<strong>: I Create/Perform/Present/Produce - together we Respond/Connect.</strong> </span><br><br><span class="font_regular">Know that the artistic process<strong><em> is</em></strong> core curriculum so I'm pro <u>Creative</u> <u>Classroom</u> <u>Collaboration</u>. I remember how <u>l</u>earning felt fascinating.... this is why I dedicate my work to creatively collaborating and making curriculum fascinating for students - and teachers. Thanks to my sister for sharing her field of education with me.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/f142c59120b105bb4047c850939ce62de945ca10/medium/p1.jpg?1409107803" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><br>In case you're wondering about my health... MS is <em>being ok at this moment</em>, my book writing is <em>slowly happening</em> towards an actual BOOK....recordings of my originals & cover <a contents="tunes are avail for download here" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" style="">tunes avail now.</a> Learn more about me - Take A Listen -<a contents="tunes are avail for download here" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" style=""> give the gift of music </a>this holiday season.</span></p>
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MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/4213442
2016-06-04T12:15:32-07:00
2018-08-31T13:33:43-07:00
Argentina y Uruguay bring me Joy!
<p>Yes, joy!<br><br>I've been invited to perform for school children in Bueños Aires and Montevideo - two places I visited 20 years ago that left me with the fondest memories of condombé, great steaks, music & people.<br><br>So here I am again, visiting and carrying my music this time with me. I've had the pleasure to spend a couple of weeks, visiting a new school everyday, meeting children ages 6-17, and you know what keeps resounding over and over again in my heart? We're all the same people and how we all forget that we are the same and that life is grand. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/e19732742a76dd7dbb98cde7b5a119a5d527e5de/small/img-2093.jpg?1464994700" class="size_s justify_left border_" /> We matriculate and grow into the adults we want to be, dream to be, desire to be....and quite honestly, adulthood is overrated. We have no option to grow older, it's part of the deal with life, but to forget and forsake our ability to laugh, smile, sing, be free, care less, run barefoot, dance falls to the wayside with every responsibility we undertake being a grown up.<br><br>Some of us are lucky and hang on to that joy as much as we possibly can. I've met quite a few people who are like that; many of them are teachers who help grown brilliant humans into adulthood. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/6b82726700bb91238abccce8231d7a01489e654e/small/image.jpg?1464745933" class="size_s justify_right border_" /> Some of us are performers who not only temper adulthood with our talents,<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/ed059c03a6f7afd4d48121f1ccfb3bc45fc6d04e/small/image.jpg?1464745960" class="size_s justify_left border_" /> but sometimes we share our talents with children, doing our best to help the world keep it real for a moment - pausing time just long enough for the joy to shine through.<br><br>I'm glad for my life and how I'm using it while here in the flesh. I wake up everyday, check to make sure I'm alive, if all my beautiful body parts are working; I listen to hear familiar sounds of the world even when I wake in an unfamiliar place, then I dive into the silence that contains my gratitude. I connect my dots to Spirit and to Self. I remember. I love. I accept as best as I can without judgement all that is me, and then I let me feet touch the floor and begin my day. I'm living with the intention of joy, love, compassion, and courage but adults...man, adults make the simple soooooooooo complicado. So what I can drive a car, buy a 128 GB iPhone on credit, choose the clothes I want to wear, drink wine legally all day long, curse, spit, go left or right as I choose, go to the office by 8 am, .......but to do all these things without intention and from a place of a joyful heart and smile is beyond my abilities to function. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/ee325d86bdaa5f566a727eaf3c877736c78024d4/small/6th-grade.jpeg?1417491538" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Me, I want to tap into the joy of living life and adulthood constantly wants to discredit, fuck with, eliminate, control, dictate, manipulate, condescend, the innate human spirit within me that doesn't really care about most of these things. There's a lot I care about, but way more that I don't care about or chose to lose my time on. Then I feel bad about myself for not fitting in with others in my family, or my age, or on my block, or in my general path. Domestication of children to become adults is a bum deal, really, in my opinion because being young and clueless is so truthfully authentic and a wonderful place to view life from; not the jaded, oppressive and unforgiving culture of adulthood. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/90ab41a0b76405fb2570b9f5068d5246521e5ccc/small/img-2066.jpg?1464994651" class="size_s justify_left border_" /> You know, I color my gorgeous gray hairs black not to look young for your sake, but to look on the outside like I feel on the inside!<br><br>I started creating music and shows for young audiences when I was young. 17 years old, I think. It was just part of my growth and childlike discovery process to do children's theatre - not at all in the life plan I was conjuring as I approached HS graduation....just something that I happen to do during school along with being a cheerleader, in Student Government with industrious classmates like Lynn Sad Of Sky and Victor Bolden...I was even the host of my schools first TV show broadcasted on this new thing called cable TV 'cause nobody wanted to do it. All these things were me then. As I grew, with help from my parents and family in particular, many things were discouraged and called <em>childish</em> - adulthood of responsibility was approaching! Many of my teachers were co-creators of my ability to imagine and dream. That's one of the reasons <a contents="why I wrote this song" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/687787/love-my-teacher-featuring-bowzer-of-sha-na-na" target="_blank">why I wrote this song</a>.....'cause teachers are the shizzy, and prestigious <em>keepers of the keys</em>, witnesses to the domestication of humans, and truly unsung heroes and heroines. Like parents, teachers are awesome and have a great deal of pressure to do their best job possible. Year after year, month after month, day after day, minute by minute from one moment to the next.<br><br>And here I am.....in South America....living my life and learning more lessons in the greatest school ever called life. There's no way we can really prepare for adulthood; sometimes even the highest diplomas and contacts yield emptiness and feeling low on the inside. It's all a crap shoot, in my opinion. The one thing that I know is not, is prayer. Connection to spirit. Doesn't matter the brand or name of Spirit because they're are many that we adults have created for ourselves to consume. What matters is how you feel right now. How you feel on the inside about yourself right now. How you feel when your eyes close, the sounds quiet, and the spirit within you confirms you're all right, doing a great job at being, all is well within. <br><br>Spend a day with some kids when you need reminding of who you are. Children are excellent at being their honest selves. I'm blessed to meet more children in my life and to sing with them. I'm very sure that all is well within my soul! Now the rest of the <em>ruido</em> outside of me.....weeeeeellllllllllllllll........good luck to us all with that one! <br><br>Stay young at heart, loved one. Sending you wishes and prayers for peace and a strengthened connection to the Spirit Within!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/ce2897c0504b1b875e6c618f3c93edf9f42d7044/small/rk-signature.jpg?1377497378" class="size_s justify_right border_" /></p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/4181493
2016-05-14T21:28:24-07:00
2017-01-14T13:21:08-08:00
Spring Is Here.....my life is dead
That's a funny 'lyric' I wrote (or plagiarized) almost 40 years ago before I knew I was a creative and not just overly dramatic.....<em><strong>and</strong></em> the spring is finally here! <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/50b179cb57105b6dd01e1938b19a323ee47f5d23/small/p32.jpg?1402388832" class="size_s justify_left border_" />It's my favorite season by far, yet this year....I was not caring about it as much as usual. So much has changed in my life since last year this time. I turned myself into a seed, something buried deeply in the ground awaiting the cool rain and sunlight to appear. I buried myself as deep as I could hide, because life was so.......cold. Self-imposed hibernation. Holding out 'til the spring was my plan. So, I waited. Deep down under the dirt. Deeper under rocks and roots where I've been resting, waiting for the spring to arrive and encourage me to sprout. I thought I was laying dormant, but everything about me quaked in that darkness. Everything about me was vibrant and alive, although retreating. In the most quiet and still of the dark, when I thought I was completely alone - there he was with me. Just as silent yet bright as ever. I squeezed my eyes tighter to block the light, yet it seeped through my cells until it was ridiculously obvious that I couldn't hide nor be quelled. My roots began to twitch and grow. There was nothing I could do to stop the internal growth that was occurring despite my resistance, hesitation and fear. Fear really was getting in the way of everything; even underground as a seed in the dark bright. It was fully illuminated and exposed underneath where I laid. It demanded from me so much. I was simply trying to hide out of sight, bide time as much as possible so I could think about life quietly in my own way. And yet, all that I was avoiding was buried alongside of me under earth. The bright light illuminated the fear clearly and without restraint. No matter how I didn't want that in my secret world of me, it all was there. Like the saying goes, 'No matter where you go, you take yourself with you.' It is truly true. What I discovered, rediscovered then readdressed, the light without fail, kept me warm and exposed. So I've chosen to stop fighting that dumb ass human condition fight. I'm learning to accept <em>all of me</em> with courage, compassion, and love. These things I've taken pride in doing for others, but buried down deep in secret - I realized that no matter what I was <em>out</em>putting, I have to <em>put</em> myself first. The more I denied this simple truth, the brighter and warmer the light became around me. Next thing I knew, I <em>was</em> growing. The little quiet seed was growing! Nothing I can control or do by myself. I didn't even think it to happen - it just happened.
<p>Today as I slowly walked thru Times Square on my way to Mishiko to practice, I accepted my burgeoning & very present roots and shoots. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/bb8751a3997c64287ad939fc53f8b5ecd96b1455/small/2016-01-27-12-26-30.jpg?1463286384" class="size_s justify_right border_" />I purchased a new composition book like journal for important topics, random nonsense, exceptional ideas and bald-faced lies. I started to write again; I continue to grow like a little seed. To sing. To write. To create. To me myself, comfortable, warm - ever growing. Breaking thru the tough shell that protected me underground into a beautiful, spring day filled with the brightest sun, joy, vibrations and love. I'm reminding myself to maintain courage, have compassion towards my beautiful self, & love. Love, love, love, love LOVE. Let it go. Let God. Live. Grow. I'm grateful to meet the spring again and look forward to breaking thru the dirt even more so to meet life once again, shoot by shoot, leaf by leaf. How you doing? Remember to have courage, compassion and love towards your self so you don't wither away and fall dormant. There is so much to do in this life....may you continue to be blessed. Sending you my extra love.....</p>
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MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/4016703
2016-01-30T16:21:29-08:00
2018-08-31T13:41:33-07:00
Sweet '16 is better 2nd time around....
<p>It's officially here & moving into February....who woulda thunk it?!?!?! <br><br>Thinking of where to begin writing, to launch 2016 - my minds a flood. I needed to say good bye 2015 and all that I no longer want to hold onto as part of the definition of me. It's not just that 2016 is a fresh start, but it's the closure of 2015 that moves me the most. Luckily, I've been so good at moving onward, that I've nothing much to say about 2015 after all. I mean, It was a tough year for me. It was the year that my SELF caught up to MY. I thought all this time I was in sync with <em>myself.</em> It's just hard to truly be in sync with your<em>self </em>when you live in denial, fear, pretend, and sadness. So for me, the ending of 2015 represented an opportunity to truly let shit go. For once and for all; Let it go and Let God - to be specific. To let go of all of the many fears I've been holding onto, year after year after year. To let go of shame, the wrong people, disappointment, hatred, anxiety, insecurity, judgement, incompleteness....the entire bunch of negative shit in my life, that's what's hip. Let me just say a lot of stuff I convinced myself was good for me, when it actually wasn't. I let it go! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/cdd606e560697cfb418c7fbecdd8d60741b72d83/medium/singing-rhk.jpg?1454192107" class="size_m justify_left border_" />I think that God, no matter how you define God, comes first in all we do and are. The love of God we feel within SELF, is where it's at. I was in a bit of denial about that concept - what a bad Christian I am, huh!....thought I was <strong>tight enough</strong> with God that I didn't need so many long conversations in the dark of the night. Thought I was <strong>so tight </strong>with the higher power that I could just intellectualize the power of the All Mighty - the great Wiz right?! - and control it & make it how I wanted. But, I can't. I've been choosing the wrong nouns to hold on to or let go of; I fail at that on a daily basis. Not wanting to beat myself up, I simply meditate, then pray for clarity. Meditating is still a lot of work for my noisy head. Clarity comes when it comes.<br><br>As the year ticked to a quiet, isolated close for me, I found myself by <em><strong>myself</strong></em>. At first, I was sad and weepy about my life. I blamed it on <a contents="my beautiful MS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?px=14116325&fr_id=26546&pg=personal" target="_blank">my beautiful MS</a>. I blamed it on other people...shit! I even blamed my mother! I even blamed it on the ahhh---ah-ah-ah-ah-ah ca-hol......but no matter where I tried to 'blame it' - what I was feeling and going thru...the sadness, the depression, so much anger, loneliness...lack of self-worth.....no matter where I tried to place the blame...all roads led back to me.<br><br>Me, myself and I.<br><br>The word and concept of acceptance also a plague on me, atop all those other feelings... as the year migrated and matriculated forward...I too, matriculated and migrated forward - no thanks to <em>self </em>- it just happened. C'est la vie, non? With every flow of the sun and moon, I matriculate. Deciding to claim myself and all of the joy for me in life instead of the sadness was the pivotal point. A very easy shift in the psyche, I might add. Afterward. An empowering, subtle shift in self-choice. Hard to do unless you love yourself enough to be brave. I am brave.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/7d4ec605bcc489389f10623198d2ccfdf87761be/medium/img-0294.jpg?1454199657" class="size_m justify_right border_" /><br><br>Now, as I embark on the great month of February aka Black Employment Month - - I accept the power of my words creating the life I want to experience. I'm living it. I accept my gifts and blessings. I'm mos def going with them:) I accept the hurt, sadness and how time moves on, whether I want it to or not. I accept the beauty in life, particularly the beauty in <em>my life</em>. I'm abundantly blessed with goodness and God's favor. As sad as I initially felt about being diagnosed an incurable <a contents="mystery disease" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?px=14116325&fr_id=26546&pg=personal" target="_blank">mystery disease</a>...I'm blessed and empowered by the knowledge of it being in my life. Many many things we don't know in this world...many things we fear and block...so much running, hiding, lying, cheating, coping, relocating, judgement, guilt, consoling, mocking, self-deprecation to the nth degree.....sooooooo unnecessary.<br><br>These days, I'm dealing with only what's necessary to my forward motion. Joy. Love. Independence. Confidence. Gratitude. Love. Smiles. Music. Courage. Completeness. Unconditionality. <a contents="MS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?px=14116325&fr_id=26546&pg=personal">MS</a>. It's all about what you pick as your set of tools to work with. Life offers us too many options...some easier to chose than others. With the body I now better embrace and accept...I slow my rapid movements down to only the most careful and manifesting intentions. I accept the grace of God to be the best self I can be. I look forward to the morning as I pray thru the dark night. And I want this joy and self-awareness for my loved ones as well. The best I can do for those that I love is pray for them, wish them peace and good heath...nothing more needed to say.<br><br>There have been so many songs written about this topic, eh? Maybe I'll add few new ones to our soundtrack of life....or maybe I'll continue to share this good news to more children in more places; who knows?!?? But whatever opportunities God grants me, I'll accept with a leap of faith - towards the best self I can be. No fear. No judgement. Unconditional. Love filled. No regrets. Acceptance. Letting go. Letting God. <br> </p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/3919368
2015-11-08T10:57:12-08:00
2018-08-31T13:40:25-07:00
Reasons Why I've Chosen to Blog
<p>In no specific order, after some thought, I've discovered things about myself that relate to blogging...</p>
<ul> <li>I think a lot</li> <li>I talk a lot</li> <li>I care</li> <li>I'm thinking and talking to myself too much</li> <li>I like writing</li> <li>I have a lot to say</li> <li>I listen to myself</li> <li>Blogging is therapeutic</li> <li>Who cares out there</li> <li>I don't care who cares</li> <li>I care more and more everyday</li> <li>I'm an artist creating with words</li> <li>I'm a great public speaker, why not be a great public writer</li> <li>Another factor of The RH+ Factor</li> <li>It's a great place to be loud</li> <li>This is my soapbox</li> <li>Another way to let people hear what I have to say</li> <li>Great thing to do during as vocal rest</li> <li>It's a canvas for me to paint</li> <li>It's about what's on my mind</li> <li>Shit happens to me everyday that's bloggable</li> <li>Sometimes I need a break from writing my memoir</li> <li>These blogs are a part of my book</li> <li>It's fun to write, rhyme....spend some time - with words</li> <li>Meditative qualities can be incorporated whilst blogging. Take three, slow, cleansing breathes. Here we go...it's good!</li> <li>It spiritually feels good. Just like taking a good & easy shit when you have the time to relax it out.</li> <li>It keeps me working, creating, thinking.</li> <li>It's calming for my Type A type behaviors. I am NOT a Type A Personality. Don't get it twisted. I just exhibit those kinda habits sometimes.</li> <li>There is power and intention in the words we choose.</li> <li>When I write, I tend to tell the truth.</li> <li>I really enjoy writing. I do not enjoy rewrites. But I do like the song very much, Paul.</li> <li>It's a productive form of procrastination that employs creativity therefore it is NOT a waste of time at all.</li> <li>Nobody reads my blog which makes it a form of public masterbation for me; what a way to cum.</li> <li>I'm a private person that enjoys being a public personality.</li> <li>I like to keep secrets.</li> <li>I try to keep secrets</li> <li>MS is no longer a secret.</li>
</ul>
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MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/3893407
2015-10-12T08:48:33-07:00
2018-08-31T13:39:20-07:00
My life, everyday, is no longer the same
<p>I notice.<br>I feel.<br>I am.<br><br>I'm an artist. Things happen to me, for me, because of me, instead of me, around me.<br><br>I respond. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/ff2168540a584111d5cfb745cf75e770f9b3c487/small/220px-elisa-izquierdo-november-1995.png?1444665811" class="size_s justify_left border_" />I wrote <a contents="this song" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/895227/los-ninos"><span style="color:#008080;"><em>this song</em></span></a> 20 years ago, for a little student of mine, who was quickly passing thru my rapid life. <br>It was my first music teacher gig, at a Montessori type of pre-school in downtown Brooklyn. I will always remember<br><span class="font_large"><strong><a contents=" Elisa Izquierdo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Elisa_Izquierdo"><span style="color:#00FFFF;">Elisa_Izquierdo</span></a></strong></span><br>I go into detail in my book, but let me confess in this moment, I didn't like her. <br>She whined & often had a runny nose, clammy fingers. I think she was 4 turning 5. I was fresh at teaching. Naive. Inexperienced. Clueless. Young. She was needy to me. Always wanted to sit on my lap while I played guitar. She liked music. <br><br>I noticed. <br><br>Her other teachers explained thru their actions how you teach. They we deliberate, careful. I watched, but I had no idea. I was one of the people she encountered in on this planet. Think about all the people we meet & why....where. Her death, murder, misuse - this <strong>absolute crime against humanity</strong> - painfully, still, teaches me the value of <em>my</em> gifts and why I sing to children. My intention is clear. <span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="Los Ninos" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/895227/los-ninos">Los Ninos</a> </strong></span>is my plead for forgiveness for not singing enough.<br><br>One of the many reasons. One of the few hugely simple reasons. I create. I'm following my gifts; it makes a difference. Share your gifts too, with abandon.</p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/3863205
2015-09-22T14:22:22-07:00
2018-08-31T13:38:56-07:00
I can't believe it's been over 2 years since my last post!
<p>What the HELL HAS BEEN GOING ON!?!? A lot! But since my lil' indiegogo campaign - I've been busy executing my projects! Recording tomorrow and new show debuts in less than two weeks....my book is on hiatus at this time! My patchy brain can only handle so much these days.....<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://metropolitanroom.com/event.cfm?id=200138" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/e3f61371be7603ef2181128c468399ed43897ad1/medium/img-0860.jpg?1442267270" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a><br><br>You coming?! I sure hope so....I need to fill 100 seats! I mean, it's about the bottom line. I like to play in nice spaces with great pianos - but if no one shows up for me....I'm not trying to be famous but in my mind, I'm Beyoncé. Don't you think so too?!?! I mean, if it wasn't for the screen images blaring in our faces everyday - we wouldn't know who the heck she is or Pink, or Cher, or Nina! So, I'm just doing my job. My God gifted job, to the best of my abilities. It's not the fault of the artist when show attendance is low. It could be a holiday, natural disaster, weather, sickness, or sometimes folks just forget! In any case - as usual with these types of venues - I'm very anxious to see who shows up to check out my act! <br><br>Oct 4 = Christmas =:-)</p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/3394093
2014-12-16T09:30:00-08:00
2018-08-31T13:38:29-07:00
Went to the top of a mountain....
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39555/e0f69002d0137d5eb8f57a54f5474407f8ce99c6/medium/1-b96a10ef12c840dca883276162b6fe09.jpg?1418428163" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Mohonk Mountain House to be exact.....I performed there a few years back. Part of the compensation is a stay. I finally had reason to go there - so I thought! To make some headway on writing for my book. I had no idea is was such special place.<br><br>So imagine me....when I worked there years ago, it was an in and out kinda gig for me at a time where all of my shows were stringing together and seeming like one-long-job. I negotiated days for pay for the entire group - none of whom were willing to work for no cash. I had to call upon my third string of musicians...they agreed, we went, ate lunch - performed and left our separate ways. Cut to 3+ years later....I finally cash in my chips 'cause I need to hybernate and write.<br><br>It should be called Happy Mountain House, owned by the Smileys. Everyone I encountered was special. Special because<br><br> </p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/1589106
2013-09-10T14:53:18-07:00
2018-08-31T13:38:06-07:00
End of Summer 2013
<p>What a blast Summer 2013 has been.....shows in NYC with CityParks SummerStage Kids, another great year singing in Madison Square Park in NYC.....a few wonderful shows with my hubby <a contents="Bakithi Kumalo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bakithi-Kumalo/189132844582236" target="_blank">Bakithi Kumalo</a> @ Godfrey Daniels in Bethlehem, PA and Stephen TalkHouse in the Hamptons! Then there was the realease of a most auspicious children's CD Call <a contents="Absolutely Postively Getting Along" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.absolutelypositivelygettingalong.com/#!">Absolutely Postively Getting Along</a> - an awesome compilation CD with folks like me, Pete Seeger, Julian Lennon, Melba Moore, Brady Rymer.....endless list of the top family entertainers in the nation! There was tons of other great accomplishments this summer - but all I can remember is the sun setting in East Hampton right now....ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Until Summer of 2014!</p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/1442995
2013-08-23T19:06:28-07:00
2018-08-31T13:37:45-07:00
New CD released!!!
<p>NO LONGER A SECRET!!! <a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/absolutelypositivelygettingalong" target="_blank"><img src="//content.sitezoogle.com/u/39555/7b4e0da3e60d001cb1da5dd45b7a37a1b12f50d3/small/f99a07-0695c7f73729bb3c41dbb28994845ada-jpg-srz-199-199-75-22-0-50-1-20-0.jpg?1377309956" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a>Congratulations to our team! Our compilation CD entitled <a contents='"Absolutely Positively Getting Along" ' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/absolutelypositivelygettingalong" target="_blank">"Absolutely Positively Getting Along" </a>that we all worked so hard to craft and record with new material for children has been released today to the general public. Here's the link for your family: www.absolutelypositivelygettingalong.com It is truly an honor to be included by Big Brothers and Big Sisters to write and perform a song on an album for children (pro bono) w/a team of producers (Jim Cravero, Gloria Domina & Pat Robinson) and so many wonderfully creative recording artists. We recorded a powerful and entertaining children's album for our times. It's very solid in writing and performances, while also being kid friendly and fun. Enjoy our website link where you can hear the whole album. I'm joined by wonderful socially aware notable artists who were very involved on this recording's success such as: Pete Seeger & Lorre Wyatt with the Riverton Kids, Julian Lennon, Brady Rymer, Melba Moore performing Kay Pere's piece, Tab Laven, Eric Bazilian and Friends, Grover Silcox, Barry Louis Polisar, Hullabaloo; Key Wilde & Mr. Clarke, Doc Holiday, Steve Elci, Debbi Calton performing Eric Ode's piece, Jim Cravero, Steve Pullara and His Cool Beans Band, Pat Robinson, Terri Hendrix, David C. Perry, Vini Lopez, Andre Gardner, Terry A La Berry, Two Of a Kind, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Whitney Peyton, Sarah Pirtle, Jonathan Padilla, Gloria Domina, Mike Schmid, Kathy Wagner and Mista Cookie Jar and the Chocolate Chips! Enjoy this CD and please pass around and share this link. The kids win! 100% of the net proceeds goes directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County and their initiatives.</p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/733985
2013-05-12T21:00:00-07:00
2018-08-31T13:37:18-07:00
April showers MAY FLOWERS!!
<p>Finally the spring has sprung, and I'm gearing up for marketing & showcasing this year. I found myself working soooooo much, that I didn't really have time for marketing and schmoozing for new jobs! So, back on the saddle I go! I love performing as much as I love building relationships with presenters. It's one the the many facets of my work that makes me work such a joy! God wants us to be us service - so, here I am! Wherever I can go with my music and talents - I want to go there; it's my purpose in life to bring joy to folks from a song, a story and a smile! So, see you in the arts market circuit this spring! Be sure to say hi and give me a big hug hello!<br><br> </p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/626441
2013-04-27T21:00:00-07:00
2018-08-31T13:36:51-07:00
KindieFest 2013
<p>I've had a great weekend at<a href="http://www.Kindiefest.com" target="_new"> KindieFest</a>. I'm so honored to have been invited to speak and perform at the conference! How Cool! Looking forward to a bundh of other gigs too!<br> </p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/478718
2013-04-05T21:00:00-07:00
2018-08-31T13:36:31-07:00
Arts-in-Ed Showcase for Robbi K & Friends on Monday 4/8
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Come see the best educational entertainment @ the <a href="http://nassaupta.wordpress.com/arts-in-education/" target="_new">Nassau County PTA Arts-in-Education Showcase</a> on Monday, April 8! <b>BIG NEWS! </b>Robbi K & Friends are showcasing at 4 pm!!! I'm still booking shows for the rest of this school year - so if you have some remaining funds - holla! Stop on by my table during the conference and book a Robbi K & Friends show!</span></p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/405896
2013-03-25T05:40:00-07:00
2018-08-31T13:36:04-07:00
Getting Ready.....
<p>First the holidays, then the Nassau PTA Arts-In-Ed showcase with my band on Monday April 8th in Garden City, NY.....THEN<a href="http://kindiefest.com"><img src="//kindiefest.com/speakbadge250.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br>Getting Ready!!!! </a></p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/383337
2013-03-19T01:35:00-07:00
2018-08-31T13:35:34-07:00
This Friday! I'm a Pointer Sister.....Soooooo Excited!!!
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<br>********************************************************************************************************************************************************<br><a href="http://www.RobbiKumalo.com" target="_new"><img src="//content.bandzoogle.com/users/BaliDali/images/content/ASH-POSTER-600.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 402px; height: 366px;" /><br><br>About Robbi</a><br><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"><i>“The fusion of styles with Robbi K’s soulful sound makes for a refreshingly pan- cultural album that stylistically ranges the globe"<br>~ Time Out NY </i></span></b><br><br><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">“A terrific singer with personality to spare... It's hard to imagine anyone resisting Robbi K's charm, dedication and all-embracing repertoire.”<br>~ The Washington Post</span></b><br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>For Advance Tickets: </b></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://allentownsymphony.secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_a0FA00000088Qc4MAE" target="_new">Allentown / MILLER SYMPHONY HALL</a><br><span style="font-size: small;">[Click on Link] </span><br>(610) 432-7961 23 N 6th St, Allentown, PA 18101<br>March 22nd, 2013 ~ 7:30pm<br>Doors Open @ 7:00pm</span>
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MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/378260
2013-03-17T06:35:00-07:00
2018-08-31T13:35:13-07:00
Worldwind of a Week (or two)
<p>Wow.....I'm finally stiing still, blogging, and stressing about all the emails and phone calls I need to return! Spent last week teaching in Middletown, NY @ <a href="http://www.middletowncityschools.org/maplehill/Home.aspx" target="_new">Maple Hill ES</a>...to a group of students I've had the honor to perform to and work with as a teaching artist for over 5 years! To see some of them as tall 5th graders and to meet the youngest 2nd graders of the school (who remember me from when they were in KindyGarten) quite humbling. <br><br>I love my work.<br><br>I am so grateful for these lovely sets of skills from God.....I'm liviing a <span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: rgb(153, 204, 0);">Lucky & Charmed life<img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/thumbs_up.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></span></b></span> everyday because of music! <br><br>Off today to audition for Kook & the Gang, then onto <a href="http://www.wfmz.com/entertainment/musicmonday/-/121586/-/8ncl1a/-/index.html" target="_new"><b>WFMZ's 8:30 am Music Monday TV</b></a> show with bass artisan Christopher Dean Sullivan....then teaching arts work this week via NJPAC, landing on Friday @ <a href="https://allentownsymphony.secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_a0FA00000088Qc4MAE" target="_new"><b>Allentown, I mean, Miller Symphony Hall </b></a>with my <a href="./musicians.cfm">long time bandmates </a>to rock some jazz and bring joy.<br><br>I'm not saying that I have no problems, but I am saying that my life is perfect. Just as God intended.<br><br>Have a blessed, day, week, month, year and life, my friend - stay in the place a gratitude.......and your troubles will be soothed by that truth. Whatever your religious feelings are - be grateful for what you got! It's magnigicent!<br><br><br><br> </p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/349409
2013-03-07T03:15:00-08:00
2018-08-31T13:34:51-07:00
Allentown Symphony Hall
<p>I'm really looking forward to my next venue, Allentown Symphony Hall a.k.a Miller Hall.....in nearby Allentown. Here's some info about the show:<br><br>Come hear me sing with my talented friends, make funny jokes to make you laugh, and witness the surprise guests hidden within the show....you won't believe what we're about to do on Friday March 22, 2013!!!!<br><br>Firstly, my ensemble this time around features me on piano and singing, of course as well as a little support from the great www.LeviBarcourt.com on piano, bass artisan Chris Sullivan on upright, and one of Broadway's finest Mr. Wayne Dunton on drums. There's another surprise that will happen musically anda that's my newest ensemble: Les VIE...Vocal Improv Ensemble - that's all I can say right now - just a group of great singers who live here in the valley....super fun stuff! I hope I haven't ruined the surprise!<br><br>Lastly, look for me and some of my friends performing on WFMZ's Music Monday 3/18, 8:15 am.... listen for us on Mona Rodriguez's radio show on WDIY Saturday March 16 @ 6 pm.....I'll squeeze in a quick visit on WDIY around 3 pm on MARCH 22 - the day of the show, too......whew!!!<br><br>They're selling out of tables, so click here to <a href="https://allentownsymphony.secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_a0FA00000088Qc4MAE" target="_new">BUY YOUR TICKETS</a> ASAP:<br><br>If you can't make it....<span style="font-size: smaller;"><i>please</i></span><i> please </i><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>please</i> </span>- DON'T tell me!!!!!! I'll be too sad of the news! Just give a ticket or two to a friend who'd love my show instead...then I'll be much happier! Your support matters so much....thanks in advance!<br><br>LOVE LOVE LOVE MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC!<br> </p>
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MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/73069
2013-01-07T03:30:00-08:00
2018-08-31T13:34:34-07:00
IPAY and APAP - what a busy week!
<p>Having an amazing time at IPAY this year....so many friends at this conference - it's wonderful to see everybody AND make new friends from Australia and the Netherlands....quick rest for a few days then off to APAP. I'm working with Monique Martin (City Parks Foundation) as she presents a panel of children music. On the weekend I'm attending my friend Steve MacIntosh's 1st Annual Children's Artist showcase on Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th!<br><br>Wooo Hoo to family music! Children have the power to heal this world - we gotta take good care of them or our old age will be a bitch....payback is no joke.<br><br>Speaking of payback, I owe my dear friend David Gonzolez a hot spot.....don't worry - you'll be clued into the joke when I post the video on YouTube. Thank you David for shining your light on me! Payback is no joke.....<br> </p>
MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo
tag:robbikumalo.com,2005:Post/274565
2013-01-03T06:55:00-08:00
2018-08-31T13:34:09-07:00
We made it!
<p>How many times did they predict the end of the world last year?!?!? A few, I think! And yet, with God's grace - we made it!<br><br>I'm glad about that .... I have a lot plans. My first plan is to get over the fact that my eldest daughter is turning 17 this month. There! I said it! 'Nuff said on this topic.<br><br>I've got some new show ideas that I've been slowly workshopping in the comfort of my living room with my favoirite piano. As much as I love performing for kids - it's a blast to perform fo folks my age. I coerced my besties here in Bethelehem - all native NYer's - to be in a vocal accapella ensemble with me. We call ourselves VIE! Vocal Improv Ensemble - we mix our voices & comedy - impoving both!. I must say we have too much fun doing it. The vocals are hot 'cause we fierce singers, our jokes are easy to flow 'cause we laugh A LOT ALL THE TIME and rumor has it movements will be forthcoming since 2 of the 4 we're in STOMP! ...video soon to follow.<br><br>One of the first booking conferences I ever showcased at was IPAY - and Showcase 2013 starts in Philly this Jan 4-7. It's been a few years since I attended 'cause I've been gigging and had an agent who didn't attend IPAY <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/sad_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" />. So now I'm representing a few artists that I've worked with for the last few years. I'm once again - half agent/half artist! Cool!. Oh yeah, I'm also looking forward to a grand jazz concert on <a href="/files/80175/A-night-of-jazz.jpg" target="_new">Jan 18th</a> with my newest ensemble of players in Bath, PA. If you're nearby - you should come! <a href="./calendar.cfm">Details here.</a><br><br>Check out my new site - I'm making lots of revisions this month...new year - new site!<br><br>God Bless You!<br>Robbi K</p>
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MSRobi Hall 'K'umalo