solidarity.

Dear Friends,

Let me tell you how much you mean to me.

I’ve always heard, something about “choosing sides.”

More and more I realize that I am indeed on your side.
and your side.
and your side.
and her side.
and his side.

Most of all, I am on OUR side.

A man in a metal band, with a shaved head and tight black jeans told me once, “You are a Mama Bear, arent you?” Such a cozy, warm metaphor coming from a raspy, riff shredding person.

I am.

And to be honest, I do not care who are. I WILL stand up for you when you have been wronged. I will also call you out when I have to stand up for someone you have wronged.

I am learning, and trying, to separate myself from those less considerate and unkind.
This does not make me any less considerate though. Oh, and damn how I might try! My heart is tied to people. I care more about the world than myself sometimes. I know this a weakness. But I believe I can make is a strength. Because if one cares for the world, should they not care for themselves too? An entity of this world?

Solidarity is one of my favorite words. The strongest bond of human sympathy outside the family relation should be one uniting working people of all nations and tongues and kindreds.

Many leaders, politicians, congressman, will tell you how they “ROSE FROM THE RANKS!” to leadership. Let me tell you, when I rise, I will rise WITH my ranks. And we will lead together.

Family, friends, and the world. This is what matters to me.

Love unconditionally,

Ally.

hey, towning.

we rock to the new sensation.

Everyone has a lot to say.

There is something to be said about the parties thrown in Dallas. And no, these are not more condescending remarks about the demographics shaking it up, or bringing it down per each event.

Like many experiences, achievements, and the ending results of said situations, there are several different opinions and ways in which we respond. I like to think that these shindigs are planned with, at the risk of verbally dressing myself in Hollister and taking a beer bong hit, the intention to “BRING THE PARTY.” We do what we do to get by, and then we need a release. What brings the party and catalyzes this release more than unencumbered joy?!

Our current social circles produce so much talent and skill in the realms of art and music. As a community we circulate a lot of inspiration. At least that’s how I see it, rather, would LIKE to see it.

Opinions and dramatics aside, I think it’s time to remember what a collective of friends and acquaintances really should be. Between the musicians, photographers, party planners, DJs, cyclists, movie geeks, stylists, latte artists and dancing machines, it’s necessary to tell your ego to “jog off” and see what life and energy we are all bringing to the metaphorical table.

Cause we’ve got ourselves one hell of a feast (reminiscent of that memorable scene in “Hook” of course).

positively,

ally

missin you! @andrewkmanson