Little celebrations

Jake's long time friend Natalie Portman was married this weekend in Big Sur at a friend's house,

 with just close friends after dark on Saturday night.

Think Jake and Co. could have been part of that celebration.  You'd think that such long time friends would be there.

 Weddings of friends are part of those passages of time, you share with them their joy.

 

Think that was the only joy Jake was celebrating this weekend?

Ohhh the Olympics... the joy of the gymnastics?  swimming? water polo?

OMG Olympics

Monkey in the Middle.  Not the keep away game that you knew as a kid but the strategic game of adding one to make a monkey now a middle. ; )

Monkey Business

Hate to break it to you but there's no monkey in Prince of Persia, that was Aladdin. No no, I'm sure. I have the script. No monkey. But if you do something with the hair, the backhair, the brows, and start wearing pants, I will see what I can do about some stand in work.

Ringing in the New Year

Happy New Year! It is Year 4706 also know as the Year of the Rat. Legend has it that in ancient times, Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on Chinese New Year. Twelve came, and Buddha named a year after each one. He announced that the people born in each animal's year would have some of that animal's personality. Those born in rat years tend to be leaders, pioneers, and conquerors.

But enough of rats. Let's talk about monkeys. Two to be exact.

People born in the Year of the Monkey are the erratic geniuses of the cycle. Clever, skillful, and flexible, they are remarkably inventive and original and can solve the most difficult problems with ease. There are few fields in which Monkey people wouldn't be successful but they have a disconcerting habit of being too agreeable. They want to do things now, and if they cannot get started immediately, they become discouraged and sometimes leave their projects. Although good at making decisions, they tend to look down on others. Having common sense, Monkey people have a deep desire for knowledge and have excellent memories. Monkey people are strong willed but their anger cools quickly.

Those born in 1980 have metal as their element. They are determined, self-reliant and forceful. They enjoy the good life and all it has to offer -- luxury, comfort and freedom, especially. They're like a reclusive film star: They want the acclaim, but also want to be left alone. They create their own success, building their desired destiny with single-minded focus. Others look up to them in awe of your commanding, confident presence. Metal Monkeys are determined and ambitious and as a result, they’re often successful. Metal Monkeys are loyal to both their employers and their partners.

And for the monkeys during the year of the rat? "The Monkey, of the 12 signs, is the one most likely to have the best year. Fortune smiles upon you with your big Rat friend in charge."

Every day is a new start. So here's to ringing in a great year ahead.