Farah Fawcett RIP

The ultimate hair inspiration of the 1970's and 80's for some people. Cholas in particular, that couldn't live down the hair style and I don't blame them. It is rare to see now, only on the veteranas. The new generation can't get it right. Oh, Farah you will be missed. Not a Chola, but a Chola Icon of sorts.

Source: GDK M.I.S.S. and Teen Angels Magazine
This new picture is an example. Not a good one but close. Hair needs to be a little stiffer. The Teen Angels Magazine got it right.
Farah Fawcett battled cancer to the end and I hope she passed peacefully. So sad. She was a sweet person and with a lot of fire and wit.

I remember my sister giving me the feathered hairstyle for a Quinceanera and me being so excited. And my mom being angry. It was 1984, I think. My mom was angry because it was identified as a Chola hairstyle back then, after the 70's. It was hair sprayed to death and it had these cool thin wavy feathers (not real feathers ha) and a mickey mouse split down the middle. I had brown hair so I looked like the other angel. I had to comb my hair out after my mom cursed at me in Spanish "Quitate esa m*&@da!". My mom was cool, she just had her moments and you couldn't mess with her.hahah

Rest in Peace Farah. This song is for the Charlies Angel. "Angel Baby"

Michael Jackson RIP

Source

Jean-Charles de Castlebajac designs, Dean Koons scultpture, Andy Warhol print for Time Magazine.
How sad is this. It is tragic to see someone so talented go this way. He was an inspiration to many artists and it takes me a while to wrap my head around Michael Jackson's death because he was so young and he was such an influence on so many people. I remember watching the videos late at night or on odd channels because we didn't have cable. Watching commercials, and cartoons, the good and the bad press. Every great artist had their problems because it is not a normal life growing up performing and being watched all the time. Wow, what a loss. I was looking at some interviews and he said that he felt lonely at times when not performing. Janet felt the same. Can't imagine what the family is going through because it must be hard to outlive your kids or your younger siblings. I hope his kids stay with the family.

I was looking for a video he did with Janet when they were little, but could not find it. Here's a cool one. Brought tears to my eyes.

that's Alfonso Ribeiro from the Fresh Prince

Pinata District Los Angeles

OMG. Where are the happiest kids in LA. They are in the Pinata District in Los Angeles. It would be cruel to take a kid and not buy a pinata. I wish I had a better camera to take pictures of 7 year excited kids carrying Sponge Bob and Batman pinatas out of the store. They sell all kids of party favors, supplies, and anything you can think of when trying to plan a party for a little one.
It is on Olympic and Central. I went to get some punch barrels. I was in heaven and I remember getting pinatas for my birthday. It seemed that I got a bigger pinata every year. I was 11 when I had my last. I felt a little embarrassed because I felt a little too old for a pinata. But now I would not mind having a cool pinata for a birthday.

When I was a teachers aid, one of my student's dad was a pinata maker a "pinatero". He told me he wanted to be a pinatero when he grew up. His dads pinatas were impressive. I remember meeting the family and their house. It was colorful and so cool just to see their art and decorations. His dad told my friend and I about the funniest request for a pinata. It was for a bachelorette party. They wanted a pinata of a naked man. "AWESOME". There is nothing like beating a naked man with a pretty stick! hahha

I'm Back!

Ok, I have been MIA because it has been a crazy end of days at work..And Schoooool's out for SUMMER!!!!

Keep the kids busy because there is no summer school in Cali. Well, keep them busy anyway.

I did a couple of projects with my students and visited a couple of cool places. I will post them in the upcoming posts.

Hair inspiration

T & A Friendly new items

T & A friendly has some great new items
With some do it yourself kits.
Web
Blog

I love to Singa

Tommy Bond
Butch of the Little Rascals
He did the voice of the Owl Jolson
Just something I ran into.