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09-11-2005, 09:49 AM
Swami News Update ...
1.* Swami Flies to Peace Event In Somebody's Laptop.
2.* Swami's Movie Debut.
3.* Swami Roasting Vegetarians at the Friars Club??* Harry Cohen Baba is Kvelling.
4.* What the World Needs Now is Laughs -- and You Can Help. *
*
Swami Appears at Peace Event in D.C.
Bi-Location Made Possible By DVD Technology
*** A couple of weeks ago, Matt Albracht, a coordinator with the Peace Alliance and Department of Peace Project, asked Swami to come up with a Top Ten List for the Department of Peace Conference in Washington, D.C. this coming weekend.*<https://www.thepeacealliance.org/main.htm> Well, the Swami did him one better.* Being a comedian by nature with a propensity for one-upsmanship, the Swami created a Top Eleven list instead, because "11" contains twice as much oneness as "10" does.** Because Swami had a prior engagement, he decided to take a higher plane out there instead and appear by the magic of DVD technology.* Thanks to the help of Santa Rosa videographer Rob Olmsted, the Swami's Top 11 Ways to Create Peace on Earth will be shown at the conference, which will feature luminaries Patch Adams, Judy Collins, Walter Cronkite,* Dennis Kucinich, Marianne Williamson and others.* The video and the list will appear on the Department of Peace website, and will be linked on Wake Up Laughing.* If you're anywhere near Washington, D.C. this weekend and weren't planning to attend the conference, change your non-plans.* Plan to attend ... and then attend!* Why the Department of Peace?* Because if they're pitching war as a "necessary evil," it's up to us to promote peace as a necessary good.
Swami to Be Shot in L.A. Next Wednesday!
No, No, No -- It's a Movie, Silly and if You're in L.A., You Can Be Part of the Audience.
***
*** It had to happen.* Swami had to be given another shot at the big screen.* Who can forget Swami's compelling performance as a down-on-his-luck punslinger looking to transcend his ego in Shoot Out At the I'm OK You're OK Corral?* Answer:* Everyone.* No seriously, this is a real movie shoot, and if you live in L.A., you can be a part of it.* There's an intriguing new docu-drama being made called "The Serious Business of Happiness," <https://www.gothammetro.com/production.html> and the movie will include excerpts from Swami's live show.* In order for that to happen, we had to create a live show from scratch (and what with the current economy, there is precious little scratch to be found).* Fortunately, we found the ideal venue, the Unitarian Universalist Community Church in Santa Monica, at 1260 18th St at Arizona.*<https://www.uusm.org/> The show is this coming Wednesday, September 14th, at 7 p.m.* Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door and can be ordered or reserved by phone at (707) 525-0778 or online.*<https://bear.he.net/%7Ewakeupl/epistore/> Be prepared to be in a movie, and tell your friends!* Incidentally, a portion of the proceeds of this event will be donated to Music Maker Relief<https://www.musicmaker.org/> to help musicians and their families in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.* By the way, to all our friends and fans in L.A. who had brilliant suggestions and helped make this happen -- thank you!
Swami to Roast Vegetarians at the Friars Club
Swami's Guru Harry Cohen Baba -- Who Himself Had a Black Belt in Borscht Belt -- is Up There "Kvelling"
***
**** I just looked at a movie treatment I did several years ago that had an improbable scene -- the Swami roasting the Dalai Lama at a Friars Club banquet.* Well, we all know what a devilish sense of humor the Creator has and so -- believe it or not, the Swami will be roasting the Dalai Lama at the Friars Club in Beverley Hills on Thursday evening, September 15th as part of The Sounds of the Sacred Award Gala,
<https://www.soundsofthesacred.org/gala.html>
an event to benefit sacred music and world peace.* OK, the Dalai Lama himself won't be there, but the Swami will, and the Swami will indeed do a tribute to His Holiness.* Other honorees include Mae Chee Sansanee Sthirasuta, an activist for women and children's rights who is coming all the way from Thailand, Ashley Judd, Kitaro and others.* This is a double honor for the Swami, to be in the presence of great spiritual masters -- and on hallowed ground at the Friars Club in the tradition of great Foo Ling Masters like Henny, Benny and yes, even Lenny.** As a follow up on Sunday, September 18th, Swami will be emceeing at the World Festival of Sacred Music in Topanga.<https://www.soundsofthesacred.org/schedule.html>
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What the World Needs Now is Laughs
Here's How You Can Help Feed THREE Birds With One Scone!
*** We have a problem.* And we have a solution.* And it turns out, the problem and the solution are the same thing!* Say, what?* No, really.* Our problem here at Wake Up Laughing is excess inventory.* Meanwhile, the world is undergoing a severe shortage of laughter.* Yes, even in our own affluent society, humorlessness is a serious problem that shows no signs of abating.* Those books, tapes and CDs gathering dust and taking up space in our shed could be helping someone in the throes of irregularhilarity or some poor humorrhoids-sufferer gain welcome relief.* If you know three people who could use a good laugh, then you can help us feed three birds with one scone -- for practically bird feed!
*** First, for those of your friends still suffering the effects of Mad Cowboy Disease, we have a 3 for the price of 2 special on Swami for Precedent ... instead of $43, the three book special is now $33 (includes shipping).* Yes, they predicted the material would "spoil" after the election but, we're sad to say, it's fresher than ever.
*** For those who spend time on the road who might be suceptible to road rage (or, as the Swami calls it, "Tantrum Yoga"), Swami has his made-for-radio CD Drive Your Karma, Curb Your Dogma with plenty of karma-driving music and off-the-beaten-road comedy.* They're normally $18 each with shipping but for a limited time (and we all know that time itself is limited, and the world can end in an instant), we're offering three for less than the price of two ... $33 includes shipping!* How does the Swami do it?* Don't even ask.* Just get the special for three friends who commute and hope the Swami doesn't change his mind.
*** Finally, we have an even more special special for those people who still have cassette players -- Swami's two-sided hit, Beyondananda and Beyond.* Swami and alter ego Steve Bhaerman double-team the listener into accepting the noble FUNdamentalist (accent on "fun") truth that life is indeed a joke, but God is laughing with us not at us.* Normally, these sell for $14 each including shipping, but we're now offering them at the ridiculously low price of 3 for $21 including shipping, while supplies last (which should be forever unless YOU do something about it).
*** Hey, it's often been said (I know, because I have often said it) that when you give the gift of laughter, the laughter ripples out and multiplies like loaves and fishes.* Think of it.* One person can enter a room with a great joke, and a hundred people leave with it.* So you can be instrumental in raising the laugh force on the planet ... and maybe even help heal the Bozone Layer.* And for those of you thinking ahead, these cosmic comedy products make perfect stocking stuffers -- the next best thing to feet, as a matter of fact.
Order product HERE.
<https://bear.he.net/%7Ewakeupl/epistore/>
Sign Up for “Notes From the Trail”
*** If you’re interested in how you can impact issues locally and worldwide, and you’re looking for both truth and encouragement, sign up for our regular newsletter.* We generally come out every two weeks, but we’ve been on the once-a-month schedule during a very busy summer.* Next issue should be out very soon -- we've had to pre-empt the one we were doing to take into consideration recent events.* To put it bluntly, "After Downing Street" seems like mild stuff when compared to "After Drowning Street."
*** The newsletter is free to anyone who subscribes, although we do accept donations.* Click below and scroll down to donate
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May the FARCE be with you,
Steve Bhaerman
https://www.wakeuplaughing.com/*
1.* Swami Flies to Peace Event In Somebody's Laptop.
2.* Swami's Movie Debut.
3.* Swami Roasting Vegetarians at the Friars Club??* Harry Cohen Baba is Kvelling.
4.* What the World Needs Now is Laughs -- and You Can Help. *
*
Swami Appears at Peace Event in D.C.
Bi-Location Made Possible By DVD Technology
*** A couple of weeks ago, Matt Albracht, a coordinator with the Peace Alliance and Department of Peace Project, asked Swami to come up with a Top Ten List for the Department of Peace Conference in Washington, D.C. this coming weekend.*<https://www.thepeacealliance.org/main.htm> Well, the Swami did him one better.* Being a comedian by nature with a propensity for one-upsmanship, the Swami created a Top Eleven list instead, because "11" contains twice as much oneness as "10" does.** Because Swami had a prior engagement, he decided to take a higher plane out there instead and appear by the magic of DVD technology.* Thanks to the help of Santa Rosa videographer Rob Olmsted, the Swami's Top 11 Ways to Create Peace on Earth will be shown at the conference, which will feature luminaries Patch Adams, Judy Collins, Walter Cronkite,* Dennis Kucinich, Marianne Williamson and others.* The video and the list will appear on the Department of Peace website, and will be linked on Wake Up Laughing.* If you're anywhere near Washington, D.C. this weekend and weren't planning to attend the conference, change your non-plans.* Plan to attend ... and then attend!* Why the Department of Peace?* Because if they're pitching war as a "necessary evil," it's up to us to promote peace as a necessary good.
Swami to Be Shot in L.A. Next Wednesday!
No, No, No -- It's a Movie, Silly and if You're in L.A., You Can Be Part of the Audience.
***
*** It had to happen.* Swami had to be given another shot at the big screen.* Who can forget Swami's compelling performance as a down-on-his-luck punslinger looking to transcend his ego in Shoot Out At the I'm OK You're OK Corral?* Answer:* Everyone.* No seriously, this is a real movie shoot, and if you live in L.A., you can be a part of it.* There's an intriguing new docu-drama being made called "The Serious Business of Happiness," <https://www.gothammetro.com/production.html> and the movie will include excerpts from Swami's live show.* In order for that to happen, we had to create a live show from scratch (and what with the current economy, there is precious little scratch to be found).* Fortunately, we found the ideal venue, the Unitarian Universalist Community Church in Santa Monica, at 1260 18th St at Arizona.*<https://www.uusm.org/> The show is this coming Wednesday, September 14th, at 7 p.m.* Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door and can be ordered or reserved by phone at (707) 525-0778 or online.*<https://bear.he.net/%7Ewakeupl/epistore/> Be prepared to be in a movie, and tell your friends!* Incidentally, a portion of the proceeds of this event will be donated to Music Maker Relief<https://www.musicmaker.org/> to help musicians and their families in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.* By the way, to all our friends and fans in L.A. who had brilliant suggestions and helped make this happen -- thank you!
Swami to Roast Vegetarians at the Friars Club
Swami's Guru Harry Cohen Baba -- Who Himself Had a Black Belt in Borscht Belt -- is Up There "Kvelling"
***
**** I just looked at a movie treatment I did several years ago that had an improbable scene -- the Swami roasting the Dalai Lama at a Friars Club banquet.* Well, we all know what a devilish sense of humor the Creator has and so -- believe it or not, the Swami will be roasting the Dalai Lama at the Friars Club in Beverley Hills on Thursday evening, September 15th as part of The Sounds of the Sacred Award Gala,
<https://www.soundsofthesacred.org/gala.html>
an event to benefit sacred music and world peace.* OK, the Dalai Lama himself won't be there, but the Swami will, and the Swami will indeed do a tribute to His Holiness.* Other honorees include Mae Chee Sansanee Sthirasuta, an activist for women and children's rights who is coming all the way from Thailand, Ashley Judd, Kitaro and others.* This is a double honor for the Swami, to be in the presence of great spiritual masters -- and on hallowed ground at the Friars Club in the tradition of great Foo Ling Masters like Henny, Benny and yes, even Lenny.** As a follow up on Sunday, September 18th, Swami will be emceeing at the World Festival of Sacred Music in Topanga.<https://www.soundsofthesacred.org/schedule.html>
*
ADVERTISEMENT*** ADVERTISEMENT** ADVERTISEMENT ** ADVERTISEMENT
What the World Needs Now is Laughs
Here's How You Can Help Feed THREE Birds With One Scone!
*** We have a problem.* And we have a solution.* And it turns out, the problem and the solution are the same thing!* Say, what?* No, really.* Our problem here at Wake Up Laughing is excess inventory.* Meanwhile, the world is undergoing a severe shortage of laughter.* Yes, even in our own affluent society, humorlessness is a serious problem that shows no signs of abating.* Those books, tapes and CDs gathering dust and taking up space in our shed could be helping someone in the throes of irregularhilarity or some poor humorrhoids-sufferer gain welcome relief.* If you know three people who could use a good laugh, then you can help us feed three birds with one scone -- for practically bird feed!
*** First, for those of your friends still suffering the effects of Mad Cowboy Disease, we have a 3 for the price of 2 special on Swami for Precedent ... instead of $43, the three book special is now $33 (includes shipping).* Yes, they predicted the material would "spoil" after the election but, we're sad to say, it's fresher than ever.
*** For those who spend time on the road who might be suceptible to road rage (or, as the Swami calls it, "Tantrum Yoga"), Swami has his made-for-radio CD Drive Your Karma, Curb Your Dogma with plenty of karma-driving music and off-the-beaten-road comedy.* They're normally $18 each with shipping but for a limited time (and we all know that time itself is limited, and the world can end in an instant), we're offering three for less than the price of two ... $33 includes shipping!* How does the Swami do it?* Don't even ask.* Just get the special for three friends who commute and hope the Swami doesn't change his mind.
*** Finally, we have an even more special special for those people who still have cassette players -- Swami's two-sided hit, Beyondananda and Beyond.* Swami and alter ego Steve Bhaerman double-team the listener into accepting the noble FUNdamentalist (accent on "fun") truth that life is indeed a joke, but God is laughing with us not at us.* Normally, these sell for $14 each including shipping, but we're now offering them at the ridiculously low price of 3 for $21 including shipping, while supplies last (which should be forever unless YOU do something about it).
*** Hey, it's often been said (I know, because I have often said it) that when you give the gift of laughter, the laughter ripples out and multiplies like loaves and fishes.* Think of it.* One person can enter a room with a great joke, and a hundred people leave with it.* So you can be instrumental in raising the laugh force on the planet ... and maybe even help heal the Bozone Layer.* And for those of you thinking ahead, these cosmic comedy products make perfect stocking stuffers -- the next best thing to feet, as a matter of fact.
Order product HERE.
<https://bear.he.net/%7Ewakeupl/epistore/>
Sign Up for “Notes From the Trail”
*** If you’re interested in how you can impact issues locally and worldwide, and you’re looking for both truth and encouragement, sign up for our regular newsletter.* We generally come out every two weeks, but we’ve been on the once-a-month schedule during a very busy summer.* Next issue should be out very soon -- we've had to pre-empt the one we were doing to take into consideration recent events.* To put it bluntly, "After Downing Street" seems like mild stuff when compared to "After Drowning Street."
*** The newsletter is free to anyone who subscribes, although we do accept donations.* Click below and scroll down to donate
https://bear.he.net/~wakeupl/epistore/
To simply receive the newsletter, please click below https://www.wakeuplaughing.com/contact.php and check the Notes From the Trail box.
May the FARCE be with you,
Steve Bhaerman
https://www.wakeuplaughing.com/*