Thursday, December 31, 2015

KWAANZA: Kuumba/Cruthaitheacht


Kwa kufanya daima kama vile tunaweza, katika njia tunaweza, ili kuondoka jamii yetu nzuri zaidi na manufaa kuliko sisi kurithi yake.

An méid is mó a dhéanamh, in aon slí gur féidir linn, chun ár bpobal a fhagáil níos áille is níos tairbhí ná an oidhreacht a fuair muidne.






Playlist:

Tráthnóna Beag Aréir
Albert Fry


Tráthnóna Beag Aréir
Aodh MacRuairí



KWAANZA: Nia/Cuspóir

Kufanya wito yetu ya pamoja ya kujenga na kuendeleza ya jamii yetu ili kurejesha watu wetu ukuu wao wa jadi.

'Sé ár ngairm  chomhchoitianta an comh-phobai a thógáil is a fhorbairt chun mórgacht traidisiúnta an pobal a aiseag.






Playlist:

Stair Cumann Chluain Árd
Albert Fry

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

KWAANZA: Ujamaa/Eacnamaíocht comhoibritheach


Kujenga na kudumisha maduka yetu wenyewe, maduka, na biashara nyingine na kupata faida kutoka kwao pamoja.

Ár siopaí féin a thógáil agus gnóthaí eile a choimeád chun brabús a bhaint uathu le chéile.


Playlist:

Síos an Sliabh
Albert Fry






Monday, December 28, 2015

KWAANZA: Ujima/Obair comhchoitianta agus comh-fhreagracht

Kujenga, kudumisha jamii yetu pamoja na kufanya matatizo ndugu zetu na dada 'matatizo yetu, na kuyatatua kwa pamoja.


Ár gcomh-phobail a thógáil agus a choimeád le chéile; agus fadhbanna na deirfiúracha is deartháireacha s'againne a bheith mar ár bhfadhbanna fhéin chun iad a réitigh le chéile.





Playlist:

Úr-chnoc Chéin Mhic Cáinte
Albert Fry



OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS CATHEDRAL





FUE EL ESTADO

43 in easnaimh: ba é an stát a rinne é

22,600 daoine imithe/dúnmharaithe

Sunday, December 27, 2015

STAIRBHEO: Joseph Scott - Mr. Los Angeles

Carl Romanelli was commissioned in 1962 by admirers of Scott to execute the statue. A $100 a plate dinner raised enough money to finance a full scale clay model, which Romanelli designed in 1963 after reviewing nearly 100 photographs of Scott. However, Romanelli never prepared the plaster mold for the bronze casting, because only $25,000 of the estimated $40,000 necessary to complete the work was raised. The final casting was done by Cataldo Papaleo, chief sculptor of the Classic Bronze Corporation in El Monte. Papaleo also altered Romanelli's design by changing a single breasted into a double breasted suit, excluding texture on the vest, removing an extended index finger on the right hand, and eliminating an unruly lock of hair over the forehead. Because of these changes, Romanelli refused to sign the work when it was unveiled in 1967. Papaleo is therefore identified as the sculptor in a plaque on the Romanelli designed granite base. The bronze statue facing Grand Avenue from the front of the County Courthouse, portrays Scott at about age 60, giving a speech. His right arm is extended, as it often was when he emphasized a point.



Joseph Scott. Mr. Los Angeles, 1867-1958. Beloved citizen, distinguished lawyer, civic leader. Practiced law in Los Angeles from 1894-1958. Established Knights of Columbus in California, 1902. Served as president of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Education, Community Chest, Boys' Week and Draft Board. Stalwart champion of americanism and militant foe of communism. Lifelong crusader for recognition of the Irish Republic. Nominated Herbert Hoover for president of the United States. Recognized by church and state with highest honors many times.


CATHAIR na nAINGEAL: DISNEY CONCERT HALL









KWAANZA: Kujichagulia/Féin rialú



Kufafanua wenyewe, jina wenyewe, kujenga kwa wenyewe, na kusema kwa wenyewe.

Sainmhínigh muid féin, ainmnigh muid féin, cruthaigh muid féin, agus labhairt ar ár son féin.


Playlist:

Naima
John Coltrane


Saturday, December 26, 2015

KWAANZA: umoja/aontacht

Kwa Kujitahidi kwa na kwa kudumisha umoja katika familia, 

jamii, taifa, na mbio.

Dréim le agus seasamh le aontacht sa teaghlach, sa phobal, 

sa náisiún, agus sa chine.


Do you have any Kwaanza cards?

We used to but there wasn't very much demand.
We just don't get asked very often.
I don't think this is the kind of area where people celebrate Kwaanza.



Playlist:

Boys of Barr na Sráide
Danú

SIÚLÓID: CULVER CITY

Culver City has lost its allure.
Before, it was the NEXT BIG PLACE for hipsters.
Now, it seems like everything is closing up and moving to the suburbs (now referred to as "the internet").  Royal T was one of the first to go.  Gramercy York closed up last year.  Bar&Garden is still open but was closed when we walked by there for a little Christmas cheer. Washington Blvd. is no longer the Melrose Place that it was even last year when we strolled the street and spent $300. This time, we bought nothing because there was nothing to buy.  Next year, I don't think we'll bother making the effort.

Pinches Tacos used to be in your face pincheness.  But someone told them to take down their big neon signage.  Now, I could take my Mexican grandmother there and she won't be offended.  What's the point?




SIÚLÓID: VENICE, AGAIN










This photo is a reminder of the image of Rich's dad as a Golden Gloves boxer.
Ben was a fighter for his family and in his own way, he was a fighter for his culture and language.

#DoILookIntellectual?





Playlist:

These Boots Are Made For Walking
Nancy Sinatra