Parky will prattle no more. If there is information regarding my SL friends or Parky’s Pub then I will relate it here. however, it has been brought to my attention that my ramblings and prattlings are not welcome and should be kept to myself. Thank you to those who have provided the feedback needed to clean up this blog. I do have a couple posts I am working on, but am having issues uploading the happy snappies. As soon as I figure out how to cure this problem, I will complete those posts and provide you some nice and pleasant reading.
Tags: Parker Janick, Parky, Parky's Pub
Last night I watched the Kennedy Center Honors program on CBS. All five honorees were well deserving and well honored. I found myself laughing and crying as they revisited the past achievements and even a couple bombs of the ones being honored. There was so much history in that balcony as well as on the stage as I watched in awe and amazement with every detail and every utterance. One thing struck me as they were honoring Dave Brubeck for his work in jazz, everyone was affected by this presentation. Yes, it seemed that The Boss received more accolades and folks standing and swaying to his music as it was performed at the end. Then there were those whose faces lit up with the wonderful tunes once performed by Grace Bumbry. Rousing laughter nearly took the roof off the building when Robert De Niro and Mel Brooks were honored. However, Dave Brubek’s music moved me more than I thought possible.
I have loved jazz for a long time. Jazz and blues are very closely related so I am a fan of each. Seems everyone knows my favorite is Louis Armstrong. It is often said that jazz is the black man’s music and white men have tried to take it for their own. I have also heard it called African Music. I honestly do not believe any of this. Jazz is the music of peace. It transcends race, gender and age to bring everyone together for a meeting of the heart, mind and soul. President and Mrs. Obama were seated in the balcony with the honorees. Secret Service were there as well. The agents assigned to protect the president are to be alert and always focused on what is around them. I usually think of Royal guards who aren’t allow to move at all while they are standing guard when I think of the Secret Service agents. While the cameras were capturing the faces of those in attendance during the performances I watched. During Dave Brubeck’s presentation I noted the faces and posture of those the cameras caught. When they were focused on the First Couple I noticed the Agent seated behind them. His eyes were focused and watching everything around them, but his head was moving to the beat of the music.
Wide shots throughout caught everyone with heads bopping, feet tapping and fingers drumming to the fine jazz music being played. Black, white, Hispanic, male, female, actor, musician, president. It didn’t matter who they were, they felt the heartbeat of the music that is jazz. If it moves your body, even your toe to tap, then it has reached your soul. And that is JAZZ.
Tags: ages, black, Blues, Dave Brubeck, DL Bach, Grace Brumly, heart, Jazz, Kennedy Center Honors, Mel Brooks, mind, music, Parker Janick, Parky's Pub, PEACE, races, Robert De Niro, soul, The Boss, white
A year ago I came to learn of a song. It isn’t a new song by any means. The song “War Is Over” was written by John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, in 1971. With the US in the midst of the Vietnam War, John Lennon was very vocal in his anti-war beliefs. At a time of war it is usually construed that Anti-war is the same as Pro-peace. Pro-peace is so much, much more than just being against war and violence. Some say that true peace can only come from Yeshua. Others believe good Karma and meditation are the path to real peace. All of this is good and so many other things as well.
I came to know this Lennon song after losing my hearing. I knew I liked the music but didn’t know what the words were saying. I did know it was played in the course of a Christmas segment of some sort. I had a conversation with a friend who loves music and is a wonderful DJ in Second Life™. I told him some of the words and finally he said it sounded like I was talking about John Lennon’s Happy Xmas. I promptly went to Google and found myself listening to the song streaming on YouTube with the lyrics showing on the screen. I listened and read for about 3 hours. Yes, the same song for three short hours. I cried so hard as my heart listened to the words as I read them.
War Is Over speaks of reaching out to others; other races, cultures, ages. As humans we pride ourselves in 20/20 vision. Perhaps if the entire world population were blind and deaf we would stand a better chance for peace. We learn to disapprove and even hate those who are different from us. We are so intent on revising and editing each other to chisel out a world-wide society that is identical to us. We are alike. Every human-being all over the world. We all have bones and blood beneath the skin and hair that holds us together. We all have hearts that beat and pump the blood through our veins. We breath air into our lungs.
Where we differ is in our appearances, our beliefs, the way we think. Yes, some of the ideas we hold are in error (i.e.: thinking ourselves better than everyone else), but not all of them. It should be out differences that bring us closer together and give us the opportunity to learn from each other. Perhaps I don’t like to eat pig, does this make those who do evil for doing so? My skin is pale and I have green eyes. Does this mean that a person with olive complexion and dark eyes can’t be a good person or my friend?
There is a war that we are all involved in. It doesn’t matter our age, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. WE ARE ALL AT WAR. The war is for peace. I will post later regarding fighting. But when we say we are a peaceful people, we should live it. Thanks to the wonderful world of Second Life™, I have made friends with people all over the world. They are of different races, cultures, religions and even sexual orientations. We met on a different plain and got to know each other and accept each other as human-beings without adding prejudice and bias. On this last day of Chanukah, I hope those who celebrate it each received a set of blinders. I hope those who keep Xmas will also receive some and then for Kwanzaa the same. Put on your blinders and use ear plugs to fight this war. Use your heart to get to know other people who are not like you in the way you think and believe. No one says you have to change your ways and believe as they do. Education, understanding and acceptance will be our weapons.
Listen and watch John Lennon and do so with your heart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvNRHrKyaX4
Tags: Acceptance, blind, blinders, blood, bones, Chanukah, Christmas, deaf, Differneces, DL Bach, Education, heart, Human-beings, John Lennon, Kwanzaa, Parker Janick, PEACE, Second Life, Understanding, War Is Over, Xmas, Yoko Ono
If you have a problem with the rules of the pub (discussed in the previous post) you can just TP out when I ask you to follow them. I really don’t care. The pub is NOT there for your convenience and will be leaving soon anyway. So, bye-bye.
Tags: Parker Janick, Parky's Pub, Rules, Second Life
When Parky takes a breath.
Portcia
I should also add this is what happens when Isobela turns her back with the closet slightly ajar. Apparently, Portcia stepped out of the closet and pushed Isobela in and decided to hijack the stream and DJ for Celtic Kitchen Sink. I was slightly skeptical recalling what happened in April when Portcia and Aeryn were left to handle the pub in my absence. It seems as though Portcia has been watching over Isobela’s shoulder and learned a few things about DJing. I kept a close eye on things just in case Portcia strayed and tried to break the rules of the pub. I am pleased to say that she behaved herself quite well.
I know there are some who are wondering about the aforementioned rules. Yes, Parky’s Pub has posted rules. A while back I had to post about the DJ who broke the rules and ended up in a soapy mess. The only dress code is to wear clothes so that your bits aren’t showing. For the rest, No weapons, no profanity, no fighting, etc.; the pub is PG even if the SIM is Mature. Respect for each other is the course. Furries, humans, nekos, tinies, etc are all welcome as well as all genders and various sexual orientations. Being respectful at Parky’s Pub runs the full spectrum. You are asked to be respectful in open chat as well as private IM while you are in the pub enjoying yourself. My only desire is to provide a safe enjoyable venue for everyone.
Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming. DJ Isobela has broken free from her bondage (aka closet) and promises NEVER to let Portcia gain that much control again. I for one would be very sad if Portcia is locked in the closet never to be heard from again. I do miss her as a regular each week and think it would be quite fun on occasion for Portcia to DJ and Isobela to sit back, relax and enjoy. We will have to see what happens.
Tags: Celtic Kitchen Sink, Celtic Pub, DL Bach, Isobela Capalini, Parker Janick, Parky, Parky's Pub, Rules, Second Life
Spanksgiving is one holiday that should be celebrated world-wide. The last day of November has become quite a celebration. I had the honor and privilege of being invited to my second celebration this past Monday. I was under the weather in RL so I missed the first set of wonderful music by DJ BigD Flanagan. By the time I arrived the party was in full force with DJ Crighton Johin tossing the tunage through the stream like the seasoned pro that he is.
What is Spanksgiving, you ask? Let me provide some color to this black and white portrait. What seems like eon ago I walked into an amazing club in Second Life called The Bee Hive. I met a wild and wacky group of people who enjoyed spanking each other. I just sat back and enjoyed the music as well as the amusing banter. Over time I had heard tales of this thing called Spanksgiving, however, I didn’t inquire as to what it was. Over the course of time I became endeared to this loud, capricious crew. Last year I attended my first Spanksgiving. The music is played the banter continues. The spanking is manifest to one and all.
This is the one day a year I will don a spanker in Second Life and allow those in close proximity to click and watch me do a backflip (it is the spanker that controls it). I, as well, will indulge a bit and spank those around me as we commence with mindless, whimsical conversation. This year, as I was not well (stated before) I didn’t change out of my new Sunday Blues On The Green attire (I am a hamster for those now to attempt to get friends to change their ways and desist from smoking hamsters). I arrived at Bistro Olive and immediately began sending limos for all those on my contact list who had not arrived and I felt should be there. Then I put on my spanker and sat on a piece of signage. Since my spanker was as big as my avatar, it didn’t take much for anyone to send me spinning in the air.
With everyone in attendance that could be there (a few missing due to RL and SL issues and obligations) we had an absolutely amazing time and all are looking forward to next years festivities and to see who will host the holiday that should be declared an international holiday.
Tags: BigD Flanagan, Bistro Olive, Crighton Johin, DL Bach, Feast, holiday, Isobela Capalini, Kimala Kohime, love, music, Parker Janick, Second Life, Spanking, Spanksgiving
Been away from here for a while do to puter issues. I am back now and will resume posting. Sorry for the lack of entertainment.
Tags: apology, Parker Janick, Parky
I keep telling people how bad I am with numbers. No one believes me. Well, here it is and you are the witnesses. Last night, Friday October 9, 2009, I had a BIG party at Parky’s Pub for the purpose of celebrating the one year anniversary of the pub. For the past two months I have planned this event. I set up the talent and rearranged so everyone could perform and enjoy. While I was writing the note card and making the invites I discovered the wretched truth ~~ TODAY, October 10, 2009 is the actual anniversary date.
I knew I had set the opening of the pub at about the same time of my Rez date. I thought it was the day before. However, as I was looking at my Rez date (10/9/07) I realized that it was actually the day after my Rez day that I held the grand opening for Parky’s Pub. I said nothing and didn’t attempt to change the plans as everything was set. Now I fess up to my grave error and beg your forgiveness. **hangs her head** I just don’t do well with numbers at all. I am so sorry.
What I do not regret is having the party as I did. Just over a year ago I was GM for someone else’s club. We had seven gigs a week and I worked almost all of them. I put out the $$L as if it were my club, but was constantly reminded that it was not my place. I sat on the deck of my friend Saphire’s home and told her about a dream I had of having my own pub. She told someone else and the rest, as they say, is history. Parky’s Pub is truly a place that was created from friendship and love. It is sustained the same way. I wanted a place where anyone could come and feel comfortable. Irregardless of gender, breed, sexual orientation, religion, politics or anything else, if you follow the rules, you can stay. RULES??????? Oh no!!!!! This is very simple. Just remember that the pub is PG and to treat everyone with respect and all will be well. Over the year, I have been ‘advised’ to lighten up on the rules, make it a ‘Mature’ club, offer contest prizes and have cheese costume themes. I have always said NO. The closest the pub has come to ‘Mature’ is when I was in NYC and left the place in the care of Isobela and Aeryn. The themes I chose to do are musical like Coltrane, Bird, Billie and Thunder. (Oops, the last is my fantasy theme)
The grand opening lasted 12 hours and held many glitches like DJs not showing up and stream problems as well as SL must being a menace. The anniversary party lasted from 2 -7 pm. We began the festivities with DJ Isobela Capalini doing her usual Friday Celtic Kitchen Sink. We got a great dosing of Barley Juice, Celtic Thunder and Celtic Women along with many other delights. After a wonderful two hours, DJ Crighton Johin stole the stream and kicked off his set with Louis Armstrong (I think he wanted to make sure he was on the owners good side). After an hour of Creighton’s smokin, sexy, straight ahead jazz the lovely Irish lassie DJ Kerry Anderson stepped in and played lots of Irish folk and just plain Irish good music. (Parky was definitely happy yesterday) To put a WOW to the finish, Maudite Carpaccio took the stream and with guitar in hand she stepped to the mic and just let her pipes ring out. Tis a good thing Maudite is a friend and I am near deaf from what I understand. But even with fighting sinus problems, she still did a great job singing and playing for us.
Noticeably missing from the festivities last night were Parky’s Prankster and Parky’s Pub photographer (This is why there aren’t more happy snappies posted). These absences were not by design. Unfortunately, the flu bug bit their family once again and kept Kimala and BigD from joining us. We do send them lots of love and warm wish to a speedy recovery. Many times in this past year, I have seriously considered closing Parky’s Pub and leaving SL altogether. I even had conversations with those involved in the pub about doing so. Now that we have reached the one year mark I stand in awe and lower my tear-filled eyes. It is all of you who have kept Parky’s Pub going for a year. Love and friendship opened the pub and keeps it going week in and week out. Only love and friendship will close Parky’s Pub. Enjoy the offerings I have here and stop by the pub when you are in world. I thank each and everyone of you for this wonderful time.
P.S. More happy snappies to come after I figure out how I broke the loader.
Tags: anniversary, BigD Flanagan, Celtic Kitchen Sink, Celtic Pub, Crighton Johin, DL Bach, Family, friends, fun, Irish, Isobela Capalini, Jazz, Kerry Alderson, Kimala Kohime, love, Maudite Carpaccio, music, Parker Janick, Parky's Pub, party, Rez Day, Rules, Second Life
What happens when you break the rules at Parky's Pub
Parker: Crighton sounding confused again
Kimala: discombobulated?
Crighton: Not confused….just…..yeah!
Kimala: discombobulated?
Saphire: its DJ Scat I think 
Crighton: discomfuckulated
Kimala points to rules
Parker looks at the rules
Crighton: what?
Parker: ☺”Giggles”☺
Saphire: oh oh , your in trouble
Crighton: that is not a four letter word!!
Saphire: have to wash the dishes now
Kimala: but it might be divisible by 4
Crighton: it’s not even a word 
Kimala quickly searches in Wikipedia
Smilodon: Huh?
Crighton: discomphuqueulated
Kimala finds validation
Parker crosses her arms and taps her foot
Kimala digs out soap, come on, open up
Saphire: giggle
Crighton: okay okay
Crighton opens mouth
Kimala: now you’re like the Lawrence Welk DJ
Parker: Cute
Saphire: Crighton is so bubbly tonight
Kimala: look at those bubbles
Saphire: )) love it )
Kimala: I think C wears soap on a rope in RL permanently
Parker: I love my SLamily
Tags: Bubbles, Crighton Johin, DJ, DL Bach, fun, Kimala Kohime, Parker Janick, Parky's Pub, Rules, Soap, Wikipedia, Words
Not that a Parky Slife is any better than anyone else’s SLife, but it is mine and I kind of like it. I consider myself very fortunate indeed. I have a beautiful home 10,000 m up on Parky’s Paradise. this small parcel is situated on the back corner behind Parky’s Pub. At ground level is a waterfall and a mountain stream that empties into a pool in the garden behind the pub.
Oh yes, Parky’s Pub. This pub is one-of-a-kind. I consider it Celtic as opposed to Irish. This pub was built and continues to exist on friendship and love. Were it not for those I call friend, there would be no Parky’s Pub. There are only two gigs a week. Thursdays, the incomparable DJ Crighton Johin spins wonderful jazz and on Fridays the lovely Irish lassie DJ Isobela Capalini spins the Celtic Kitchen Sink (CKS). CKS is a gig where anything can happen. If the music and/or artist is from the Celtic region it will be played. Also, Isobela plays music that may not be remotely Celtic and she plays 6 degrees to connect it. No matter what, we always have fun. Parky’s Pub is not there to make $L, but it is a place where anyone can come and feel comfortable. Furries, Nekos, Tinies, humans or whatever, as long as you treat each other with respect, you are welcome at the pub.
Now the one element that keeps me coming back to Second Life over and over again. the reason there is a Parky’s Pub -> FRIENDS!!!! I am of a shy nature and it takes time for me to get to the point where I will call someone friend (RL and SL). There are a handful in my inner circle who keep me going. They have crossed over into my RL although we have never met in person. Being my SLamily, they encourage me and make me laugh and think and help me grow. they are also there to chastise or give me a good swift kick in the seat when I need it. I love y’all.
Tags: Celtic Kitchen Sink, Celtic Pub, DL Bach, Family, friends, Irish, Jazz, love, music, paradise, Parker Janick, Parky's Pub