In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hello Julia, my beloved. How are you feeling? I think of you all the time, and I pray you aren't overworking. Please remember that the goal of our marriage is to slow down, stay put, raise a family, and enjoy our life and love together. After all, I'm trying to build a tourist attraction here.
You're probably wondering why I'm not using my time to accumulate as much recorded music as possible. Actually, this music is a very heavy burden, and there is more to do than anyone can ever dream of, and I have had to do everything myself, with little to no equipment. So I slow down. Soooooo sloooooww... For instance, the last time anyone checked, I was redoing the vocal parts for "Shadowplay's Greatest Hits part 3: the Struggle to be Normal". Right now, I'm remixing the bass drum on "Revenge", but I'm doing it oh, so slowly. Sooooo damn sloooowwww... I still haven't come across a slide whistle. I thought it would take some time, but I still can't find a slide whistle. Yeah, I have all this music in my head. When the time comes, I'll have to put them all down faster than how I am now, but now is not the time. Where's the money, so I can buy equipment? Partly. I'm not going to say I have a huge backlog of original music. The music comes from Allah to begin with, so if Allah kills me off whenever, there's nothing I can do other than say my "shahadah", inshaAllah. I want to live too, and be with my Julia. Also, I'm stockpiling a set list as a chick singer right now. No Julia, I don't want the high heels. I don't pass anymore. YOU be the pretty one.
Oh yeah, I'm also very lazy!
Well, I have been doing this for over 30 years now, and Allah has granted me guidance on how to conduct my affairs, and take care of the music. You Julia, my wife, you and I are as one. So please don't prefer the friendship of unbelievers and hypocrites. You know the type, those who don't take their prayers seriously. The good news is that the hypocrites have a nice severe punishment prepared for them.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130916
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hi there Julia, my beloved. How is the most beautiful girl in the world today? Yes, you. I'm feeling feverish. I don't know why. All I did yesterday was chop down that tree I told you about over at Casa de Julia inshaAllah. It was already hanging over my grandfather's old house, so it didn't take long to snap. The trouble is it fell right on top of the house, and now I have to get it down off the roof. I managed to get a long steel cable around the trunk so I could pull it down, but one of the branches snapped off and punctured a hole in the roof, which anchored the tree firmly. Groan (or in Mexican, El Groano). I tried to trim that branch, but the tree embedded itself even further. I'm going to have to think this one out. I hope the tree doesn't grow over again while I struggle to get it of the roof. Then I noticed another tree growing ON the roof. Another groan.
I'd like to remind all of you that I am not some sort of religious leader. I am a follower, not a leader. I am a follower of prophet Muhammad (peace be on him), and I worship Allah. I am a musician. The music was granted to me by Allah, and that is my place in life. If the people need guidance, there are 2 imams at the local mosque, and they also have a regular schedule of religious teachers. There is also an Islamic school down the street close to the crossroads.
Hi there Julia, my beloved. How is the most beautiful girl in the world today? Yes, you. I'm feeling feverish. I don't know why. All I did yesterday was chop down that tree I told you about over at Casa de Julia inshaAllah. It was already hanging over my grandfather's old house, so it didn't take long to snap. The trouble is it fell right on top of the house, and now I have to get it down off the roof. I managed to get a long steel cable around the trunk so I could pull it down, but one of the branches snapped off and punctured a hole in the roof, which anchored the tree firmly. Groan (or in Mexican, El Groano). I tried to trim that branch, but the tree embedded itself even further. I'm going to have to think this one out. I hope the tree doesn't grow over again while I struggle to get it of the roof. Then I noticed another tree growing ON the roof. Another groan.
I'd like to remind all of you that I am not some sort of religious leader. I am a follower, not a leader. I am a follower of prophet Muhammad (peace be on him), and I worship Allah. I am a musician. The music was granted to me by Allah, and that is my place in life. If the people need guidance, there are 2 imams at the local mosque, and they also have a regular schedule of religious teachers. There is also an Islamic school down the street close to the crossroads.
Qur'an 20130915
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
4:127 They ask your instruction concerning the women. Say, "Allah does instruct you about them, and what has been rehearsed unto you in the Book, concerning the orphans of women to whom you give not the portions prescribed, and yet whom you desire to marry, as also the children who are weak and oppressed: that you stand firm to justice for orphans. There is not a good deed which you do, but Allah is well-acquainted therewith."
The Women 4:127
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4:127 They ask your instruction concerning the women. Say, "Allah does instruct you about them, and what has been rehearsed unto you in the Book, concerning the orphans of women to whom you give not the portions prescribed, and yet whom you desire to marry, as also the children who are weak and oppressed: that you stand firm to justice for orphans. There is not a good deed which you do, but Allah is well-acquainted therewith."
The Women 4:127
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Friday, September 13, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130914
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hello there, Julia my beloved. And how are you feeling today? Have you been busy traveling? Please get adequate rest, and eat properly. You are my love, and I love you so much.
The rain finally stopped, and I finally got around to cutting the grass at Casa de Julia inshaAllah. There seems to be a lot of clover growing there, and at my little house too. I like clover, because it's short, pretty, and it doesn't allow the long grass to grow. The southeast corner is quite congested, and there seems to be a lot of standing water there. Also, tapioca seems to be growing out of control there. My Mom loves tapioca. I'm getting bored with just maintenance. I think tomorrow evening, I'll chop down a tree. Perhaps an oppressive corporation will tumble down as well.
I'm certain now more than ever that little Fluffy Ramadan was once a market cat. I was carrying in 3 grocery bags full of fresh groceries, and she showed an obnoxiously keen interest in them, trying ot rip them to shreds to spill the contents inside. However, when grocery bags are reused for trash, she ignores them. I had a dream about her last night, where I was trying to take her to the vet because she was so hammered, and her internal organs were showing. She kept trying to flee all the way, and then she became transparent. But we did make it to the vet. Then this morning, she looked at me from the corner of her eyes, then flashed her eyes at me.
Hello there, Julia my beloved. And how are you feeling today? Have you been busy traveling? Please get adequate rest, and eat properly. You are my love, and I love you so much.
The rain finally stopped, and I finally got around to cutting the grass at Casa de Julia inshaAllah. There seems to be a lot of clover growing there, and at my little house too. I like clover, because it's short, pretty, and it doesn't allow the long grass to grow. The southeast corner is quite congested, and there seems to be a lot of standing water there. Also, tapioca seems to be growing out of control there. My Mom loves tapioca. I'm getting bored with just maintenance. I think tomorrow evening, I'll chop down a tree. Perhaps an oppressive corporation will tumble down as well.
I'm certain now more than ever that little Fluffy Ramadan was once a market cat. I was carrying in 3 grocery bags full of fresh groceries, and she showed an obnoxiously keen interest in them, trying ot rip them to shreds to spill the contents inside. However, when grocery bags are reused for trash, she ignores them. I had a dream about her last night, where I was trying to take her to the vet because she was so hammered, and her internal organs were showing. She kept trying to flee all the way, and then she became transparent. But we did make it to the vet. Then this morning, she looked at me from the corner of her eyes, then flashed her eyes at me.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130912
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Well, I was all set to come in and blog yesterday, I even shaved and all that, but the rain didn't really stop until the afternoon, and by that time it was time to voice train. The after that, it started to rain again. I sure hope it doesn't flood again. The rain isn't pelting down, but it hasn't stopped yet.
Listening to a singer on a recording is not the same as listening to a singer performing live. Especially a singer with a resonant voice. The air pressure from the PA system can move and vibrate objects, and then there's the reaction of the environment. Subhanallah. I have a bassey voice, which the bass would not be noticed if you were to listen to me on Skype for instance. I want to get an 18 inch speaker with a 1000 watt amp to drive it along with a crossover to go along with my karaoke setup that I have right now, inshaAllah. Then I can really start to move objects. But perhaps Allah will grant me something better and more powerful.
Which makes me smile. Musical instruments really wouldn't have much use, or bring much satisfaction in heaven. But here on earth in this life, they are useful as weapons. To put fear into the enemies of Allah, Who watches them as they plot.
But if they happen to plan secretly for justice, goodwill, and conciliation, then may Allah bless their work.
Well, I was all set to come in and blog yesterday, I even shaved and all that, but the rain didn't really stop until the afternoon, and by that time it was time to voice train. The after that, it started to rain again. I sure hope it doesn't flood again. The rain isn't pelting down, but it hasn't stopped yet.
Listening to a singer on a recording is not the same as listening to a singer performing live. Especially a singer with a resonant voice. The air pressure from the PA system can move and vibrate objects, and then there's the reaction of the environment. Subhanallah. I have a bassey voice, which the bass would not be noticed if you were to listen to me on Skype for instance. I want to get an 18 inch speaker with a 1000 watt amp to drive it along with a crossover to go along with my karaoke setup that I have right now, inshaAllah. Then I can really start to move objects. But perhaps Allah will grant me something better and more powerful.
Which makes me smile. Musical instruments really wouldn't have much use, or bring much satisfaction in heaven. But here on earth in this life, they are useful as weapons. To put fear into the enemies of Allah, Who watches them as they plot.
But if they happen to plan secretly for justice, goodwill, and conciliation, then may Allah bless their work.
Letter to Julia 20130911
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Well, I was all set up to cut some grass over at Casa de Julia inshaAllah. I had my boots on, I just changed the blade on the grass cutter and refueled it, and I had just cleared out the area by the ancient amra tree, when it started to rain. So I ran for cover under my porch, and gaped at the rain until it subsided. Then I began again to cut the grass, then it really began to pour, so I gave it up for the day, and did my laundry instead. And it's still raining right now. I'm trying my best to please Allah, and I pray you are being good. Please be a good Muslim. My love and my life isn't going to do you any good if Allah doesn't love you. So please try your sincere best to be a good Muslim. You don't have to around asking questions about the Qur'an and Islam so much that it makes your life difficult (in fact it's forbidden for you to do so), just do the best you can with the situation Allah has given you. Nobody's perfect, least of all me, but at least be sincere. Meanwhile, I'll keep on trying to build Casa de Julia. InshaAllah.
Say, I saw that headline on Yahoo about Doutzen claiming to be the reason why many women have unhappy expectations about themselves, or something to that effect. If it's true she said that, then isn't that a rather conceited thing to say? She is pretty, but if she did say that, then perhaps she not would make a good Muslim. But I'm not God, so I'm not the one to judge. Perhaps Allah will forgive her.
Well, I was all set up to cut some grass over at Casa de Julia inshaAllah. I had my boots on, I just changed the blade on the grass cutter and refueled it, and I had just cleared out the area by the ancient amra tree, when it started to rain. So I ran for cover under my porch, and gaped at the rain until it subsided. Then I began again to cut the grass, then it really began to pour, so I gave it up for the day, and did my laundry instead. And it's still raining right now. I'm trying my best to please Allah, and I pray you are being good. Please be a good Muslim. My love and my life isn't going to do you any good if Allah doesn't love you. So please try your sincere best to be a good Muslim. You don't have to around asking questions about the Qur'an and Islam so much that it makes your life difficult (in fact it's forbidden for you to do so), just do the best you can with the situation Allah has given you. Nobody's perfect, least of all me, but at least be sincere. Meanwhile, I'll keep on trying to build Casa de Julia. InshaAllah.
Say, I saw that headline on Yahoo about Doutzen claiming to be the reason why many women have unhappy expectations about themselves, or something to that effect. If it's true she said that, then isn't that a rather conceited thing to say? She is pretty, but if she did say that, then perhaps she not would make a good Muslim. But I'm not God, so I'm not the one to judge. Perhaps Allah will forgive her.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Letter to Julia 20130910
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Well, I haven't gotten around to making chicken stew yet, so I hope you're not getting too hungry, darling. I did go and buy the white meat, and I cut the bones off, and peeled the skin off. But my Dad gave me 3 kilos of clams. 3 kilos! I could eat 3 kilos of clams. But should I? You want some? Whether or not I eat all of them, the clams won't keep, and need to be cooked immediately. As you know, clam broth is most of the flavor, so I made a fond of garlic, onions, lemongrass, and chilli paste. It turned out kind of soupy, so I wish I had some noodles. But I didn't eat all the 3 kilos. I only ate 2 kilos.
Fresh clam broth is a perfect food- it doesn't really need anything else. I should have just roasted some clams in a closed pot, but it didn't occur to me to do so until later. Just like fresh mackerel roe is a perfect food. All the fish in the half kilo I bought for Batty had roe, which I ate while I was gutting the fish. All the heavenly foods will be in heaven, minus the corruption and decay. We can be in heaven together, inshaAllah. This world has much suffering and heartache, but if we endure and earn our place in heaven inshaAllah, it will be better and more lasting than this world.
Well, I haven't gotten around to making chicken stew yet, so I hope you're not getting too hungry, darling. I did go and buy the white meat, and I cut the bones off, and peeled the skin off. But my Dad gave me 3 kilos of clams. 3 kilos! I could eat 3 kilos of clams. But should I? You want some? Whether or not I eat all of them, the clams won't keep, and need to be cooked immediately. As you know, clam broth is most of the flavor, so I made a fond of garlic, onions, lemongrass, and chilli paste. It turned out kind of soupy, so I wish I had some noodles. But I didn't eat all the 3 kilos. I only ate 2 kilos.
Fresh clam broth is a perfect food- it doesn't really need anything else. I should have just roasted some clams in a closed pot, but it didn't occur to me to do so until later. Just like fresh mackerel roe is a perfect food. All the fish in the half kilo I bought for Batty had roe, which I ate while I was gutting the fish. All the heavenly foods will be in heaven, minus the corruption and decay. We can be in heaven together, inshaAllah. This world has much suffering and heartache, but if we endure and earn our place in heaven inshaAllah, it will be better and more lasting than this world.
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