Halcyon's 2005 letter
 

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Did this year really happen?
So much of it was like a dream.
A pink, fluffy, perfect dream.

Tassy moved in with me on Dec 26 of 2004. With her by my side in 2005 we dedicated ourselves to being FLASHCA$H evangelists as we?

? Tried out for a reality show and went to Jamaica as finalists (we lost)
? Attended a Playboy Mansion Party.
? Produced 2 music CDs.
? Had lunch with Grandpa (and hosted the hugnation podcast) weekly.
? Got really involved with IPTV (veoh.com)
? Started a Vlog (www.SpreadingThePink.com)
? Walked the beach countless times. Enjoyed countless sunsets.
? Lead a panel at SXSW
? Made giant strides in photography, video, lighting, and editing skills.
? Participated in Xara Dulzura & Burning Man.
? Launched an experimental adult paysite.
? Relaunched Globalgasm.
? Created PINK+AID to raise $ for disaster relief.
? Made a Grandpa Caleb DVD for his 93rd bday party. (learned basic authoring)
? And spread the pink with fervor.


Some of my projects this year have pushed limits. Some of my behaviors have pushed friends away. Many people have told me I'm off track. Overall I've just tried to be true to my heart. I?ve tried to listen to my inner guide. And I?ve tried, above all, to love.

Love more, fear less.
Float more, steer less.

The time I have spent with my 93 year old Grandpa this year has been priceless.
The time I have spent with Tassy has been bliss.
I've been much more solitary this year. Lots of staying home with Tassy and walking on the beach. I hope my friends understand. I trust the cycles will lead exactly where they should.

I love you.

And I sincerely hope 2006 brings even more love and joy for everyone who reads this.

With hope, optimism, and love,
-Halcyon

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P.S.
Here?s a (reposted) 5 min. video taken Xmas day at the beach. 93 year old Grandpa was fighting a cold, but still was able to squeak out some wise words for the coming year:

Compressed version on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/?v=w0LYvrZONB0

Hi res version on Veoh:
http://appserver.veoh.com/mediaDeta...rmalinkId=s2987
or search for tag: ?GrandpaCaleb?

man if people knew how cool you really are. you're so humble that people don't know alot of the unique things that you've done. happy new year to you and tassy.
see you soon man.

good letter wish you the best in 2006 :)

we know.. :)

Thank you both for sharing your pink fluffy perfect dream...you are an inspiration. :thumbsup

Best wishes for an even greater 2006,

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That got me misty eyed.. You are so lucky to have a Grandpa and it is fabulous to have a peek at the wisdom and acceptance that's helped make you what you are today. Nice video! :thumbsup

HAHAHAHA -- those bikes are sick.

Best wishes and best of luck in '06, Hal.

Have a great 2006 Halcyon and tASSy

Now that was a nice read. I am glad to hear that things are going well with you and tassy, and Grandpa!

It seems that you set some goals for your selves, and did damn well meeting them.

Congrats on that, and good luck in the new year.

man after re-reading that, i have to tell you this.

i've been off track since 1970. being off track actually translates to being on track. societies twisted little web of what is on track is actually off track. fuck what people think about you. fuck what they say to others. if people think you are off track you are doing something right. people don't like change, regardless how small it is, and rebel against it. bottom line is, are you a happier and more fulfilled person living your off track life? i am. your heart is huge, your spirituality is unmatched, and you and tassy are great for each other. none of this superficiality matters as long as you are remaining true to what you believe in and pursue what you feel is right for halcyon.

you are a great person. happy new year man. one world. one love. in art we trust. not everyone gets it.

dj airek.

Awesome read

Thanks, brother.
I agree 100%.
There is a great part in the film "Kingdom of Heaven" when Liam Neilsen's character says to his son, (I'm paraphrasing) "Tell the truth. WHATEVER the cost."
Sometimes being true to yourself has immense costs. Of course, NOT being true to yourself would be infinitely more costly.

((HUG)) and happy new year, everyone!!

Thank you!

Another shot of the bike:
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Great stuff

stuff my wife tells me.. lol

stay cool

absolutely. the truth hurts, but it must be told and realized. not being yourself by following your heart essentially has you living the wishes of others. the costs of being true to yourself are far less than the damage that you do being something that someone else wants you to be because it makes them a more comfortable human being. bearing the burden of being different carries a reward that you cannot earn or buy. i thank the universe everyday for making me what i am, no matter how wrong i may seem to others.

you're on the right track man. peace and happiness to you as we all go forward in this life.

Loved the letter Hal. Keep on moving up and out. Never stop learning and always do what you know to be right.

"Work like you don't need money,
Love like you've never been hurt,
Dance like no one's watching,
Sing as if no one were listening,
And live every day as if it were you last."

Hybrid of a few quotes, but eh.

Hal, I want to bang you like an animal.

Oh wait, I meant to say Tassy.

Happy New Years to both of you!

you mean like this?

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its all love baby!

:winkwink:

Awesome take on the year Halcyon.. its been great getting to know you both this past year and look forward to an unbelievable 2006!!!

From Mark & Marjie.. Love you you both.. have a happy new year!!!

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happy new year to you :)

have a lovely new year :)

Love you, too! See you soon!

happy holidays bro

A1R3K..took the words right out of my mouth...!

So look forward to seeing both of you soon...Las Vegas baby! Hellllllll yeah!

Happy New Year! :thumbsup

Love the bikes!

you, too! Hey, check out who is in the backround of this pic from last year in vegas:

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And your shirt says, "all girl." So sweet! ;)

It has been a treat to *begin* to get to know you this year. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Happy New Years!!! May all your banging dreams come true! Well, most of them. ;)

The bikes rock! ~lol~

Happiest of New Years to you and Tassy.

Thanks! Our neighbors get a kick. :)

Happy New Years!

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now that is powerful.

Hal is the man, great spending time with you my new pink friend. You are real, and it is not very often that you find someone like you. Have a great new years.

G

Happy New Year Halcyon and Tassy! I hope 2006 is pink and beautiful for you guys!

gdog wears cardigans.

Happy new year Hal and Tassy

Holy shit this is the gayest thread of 2006.

Halycon is the luckiest guy in the world u rock!!!!


See ya in vegas

I hope there is no Diabetics in this thread ,they will get sick from all the sugar lol

Happy new year from me and from Dagwolf! We wish you both all the best!

You know its late..................Im medicated..........................and I swear that letter just brought a tear to my eye.


I say you are the sexiest couple in the biz all the time (and you are), but you 2 are so much more than that. I am a better person for knowing you.


Thanks for that. :thumbsup

We should all have the courage to live our lives "off track".. Best of wishes in the new year!!

Happy New Year to you both Halcyon & Tassy.

We've never had the pleasure of meeting, but you both seem like terrific folks here on GFY...and your input and contributions are always interesting and enjoyable to read.

Continued health & happiness throughout 2006.


Silent Knight

P.S. - one of these days I really hafta' make it to Burning Man. Watched the documentary on it a while back and it looks like a really fab time.

Happy New Year Hal....


Thanks for all your tips and opinions :)


I hope 2006 is even better for all of us!

Thanks, Man.
I'm so glad we got relax time in Mexico to spend real time.
VERY much looking forward to the next opportuunity.

Congrats to you and Tassy on a great year, and Happy New Years!!!

You are lucky to have a wonderful Grandpa Caleb...he rocks from how you describe him....I also have one that's in his late 90s...he's got that wise yoga transcendant vibe, even though coming from a very white-bread background...amazing how old schoolers can be soooooooooo with it given their interesting backgrounds...and yet some people with infinately more liberal backgrounds can be so narrow minded....life is a trip...

as for following your dream and living a 'purpose driven life' part of my move back to AZ is to accomplish this....sadly it's not the climate I enjoy the most, I will miss the central coast of cali with a passion. I used to be able to take those special walks with my other half daily but it's a price I need to pay to get my goals accomplished in this life...

Enjoy some cool sand on your feet and sunsets for me, I look forward to the day I don't need to 'surrender to the desert' :thumbsup


:pimp

I'll hit the shore tomorrow for the both of us. :)

May your AZ 2006 bring you infinite blessings!!!

Awesome! thanks hombre'....

May 2006 bring you even more!


Appreciate the kind thoughts and sharing of cool messages you always do...

:thumbsup

hal, simply put - you rock :thumbsup