Monday, May 28, 2007

Visiting A Vet On Memorial Day



Marvin Gaye song the National Anthem from his soul. The spirit of struggle and freedom, to pursue the American dream, in the land of the free, rang out and yet he was also celebrating America. Brilliant. It's why we fight for America and lift her up and support and memorialize our soldiers
.
I stopped by to say hello to my fellow Vet.. Staff/Sgt Martin today.
Surprised him at his home. We had a good chat. His handy man Curt broke
out the, "Hammer Dance"
--Hammertime
From my sidekick

Memorial Day: Why Can't We Live Together?





I am moved to new fresh tears of sorrow and pain as I watched this video from my," Too Legit To Quit" album. The thing that hurts the most is I made that song before there was an," LA Riot" and after the succesful,"Please Hammer Don't Hurt'em Worldwide Tour". I have always taken great gratification in knowing that my spirit stays connected to the pain and condition of the people, to the common man. It is my burden and my joy. My purpose.

While my dance and visual arts have always brought joy to millions (by the grace of God), songs like,"Help The Children, Pray, Do Not Pass Me By, Going Up Yonder, Keep On, and other socially inspired songs that I made have brought me my greatest joy. I felt in my spirit at that time that the our country was headed towards civil discord and division, as I feel in my spirit today even more. The duration (time in years) of the current war, combined with declining educational opportunities, economically driven incarceration, lack of hope and never ending poverty, is nurturing a new generation and culture of violence. This culture of violence will know no boundaries and will include race, gender, sexuality and religion. We must end this war, bring our Troops home and deal with the ills of our society and the frustration and pain of our families here in America.

Sunday, May 27, 2007

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Proud Soldier

This beautiful man signed this photo and invited me to stop by and have
morning prayer with him at his church sometime. Grace Baptist. He's
88yrs old. He made my day. He had love flowing from his every word.
World War ll Vet. My God. Love him.
--Hammertime
From my sidekick

Friday, May 18, 2007

That's What's Good!!

Eat Sammy Eat!!
--Hammertime
From my sidekick

Weekend With Dad

Back from a great NY business, humanity, life and love trip. Now, it's
the kids and dad for a few days while Mom is out preaching. My wife and kids are my best friends.



--Hammertime
From my sidekick

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

"Bring Our Brothers Home"

"Bring Our Brothers Home",the video was shot in HD and is now ready for
delivery to all platforms. Here in NY, my man George prepares the video
for launch.
--Hammertime
From my sidekick

NY NY

It's that time. Major moves goin down.
"Bring Our Brothers Home".
--Hammertime
From my sidekick

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Happy Mothers Day

Thank you to all the mothers of the world. To my mother and my wife (the
mother of all my children) I am thankful for all you do and have done
for our family with unconditional love. Happy Mothers Day.


--Hammertime
From my sidekick

Saturday, May 12, 2007

Congratulations!!! Neshea

My baby sister graduated from UNLV today. The family and I are proud of
her.
--Hammertime
From my sidekick