HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Here we are at the end of the year and we’ve had some ups and we’ve had some downs. We’ve won a few and we’ve certainly lost a few. Triumphs, Lord yes. And tragedies too. It’s the circle of life , the mortal coil and all that.

We’ve learned a lot, that we can be sure of. Christmas day just passed, and whether you were surrounded by a huge loving family or sat this one out alone (I just did the latter) my wish for you is that you will see the the good of the season, reflect on the things that matter and above all, nurture the hope that keeps us all moving forward and capable of enjoying the days in front of us. Love the ones you’re with. Respect the ones who came before.

Comfort and give compassion to the ones less fortunate. That’s all we can ask of each other every day of the year, but it’s nice to have a season in the calendar where we can earnestly reflect on that, sort of take an emotional inventory and see how we are measuring up to the standards we set for ourselves.

That’s what I hope for this coming year. Yes, Peace on earth, always. But more importantly, peace within.

So I raise my glass to you and offer a very sincere Happy New Year!

Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.

–Hamilton Wright Mabie

Damu - aka Urban Dad

TEEN LEAVES MESSAGE AFTER DEATH

Ben Breedlove died on Christmas Day from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, but left a message behind. KXAN reports.

This story is amazing. The last message from Ben is the truth.

TIME OUT TIMER STOOL

This is better than a spanking anytime, but you can tell this kid is up to no good and will be sitting on the stool quite often... Just flip it over and get comfortable Mister.

Don't be that dude, Kian.

Damu - AKA Urban Dad.

THE GENTLEMAN ATHLETE

How to Win The Game Without Coming Off Like an Asshole.

For everyone who wants to play tennis with me, here are some basic rules

- Allways Two Cans of balls. Don't be the dick who shows up empty-handed.

-Ignore foot-faults (no Serena meltdowns). BTW, 94% of recreational players foot-fault. Its just part of the game.

-Line calls you make: If its close, it's in.

-Suspect Line calls: Third bad call, walk halfway to the net, peer toward the spot the ball landed, then walk back to the baseline and resume play.

FYI. If you plan on hooking me... Trust me, you will lose this game. Better ask somebody!

- A little light cursing is fine, shows you care, suggest you're trying. Unless there are children on the next court.

FYI. its sort of corny to curse... very high school...

- No throwing the racket. If you must, a racket dropped with just the right measure of disgust is every bit effective. (Johnny Mac meltdowns, aren't cool... Why, Because Johnny Mac is awesome and you're not...)

-As Red Auerbach once said to Charlie Pierce, "If you're keeping score, win."

-And then buy the beer.
FYI, Heineken if we're playing.

Just some friendly Urban Dad tennis etiquette tidbits on how to play tennis with your friends.

--Damu aka tennis expert.

RZA just launched his first electronic footprint, RZA’s World App for iTunes.

The new RZA app is crazy off the chain. Go grab it off iTunes now!!!!

BTW, the launch party for WeSC and RZA to celebrate the launch of the Chambers by RZA at Trousdale LA last week was off the hook!!!!. With the Chambers by RZA on display, a performance by Talib Kweli, DJ set by Paul Banks, the night hosted by Mike Epps and WeActivists The Lady Tigra, Eddie House of Steed Lord and Pase Rock spinning the night was, to put it frankly, fucking awesome.

Again,I would like to say thank you to RZA's agent, Cameron Mitchell for making this happen!