Secret Sunday Message for the Shamala Hamalans

this week's Super Secret Message

Hello my dearest Shamala Hamalans. I’m writing to you from the green room of my show tonight in Detroit Michigan. This place was the very first place that put my picture up on the wall. Here it is:

That seems like so long ago now. I asked people to tell me what they would say to themselves if they could go back in time and talk to their younger selves. In a way, so many of your answers were the same. They were different of course, but they were the same.

Same in the way of how when you are young you don’t yet know how to demand to be treated. What sorts of things you won’t put up with. You haven’t been around the block yet. You also might have felt like you needed permission to do… well… almost anything… Actually that’s one that’s hard to shake and many of us carry that into adult hood.

It made me think about another common experience… at some point your dreams change. usually. Not always I guess. But the thing you thought you wanted most when you were 20 is almost never the thing you actually want at 40. Why do you think that is? I would love to hear what that transition was like for you. Was it difficult or easy? Was it a clear instant moment or a long slow drudge? (That’s what it was for me.)

You can always reply to this email or comment below on substack. But best of all would be to record your answer here so that I might use it on next week’s show.

Here’s this week’s Call Kevin:

Season 2 Episode 3

I wanted to remind you that whatever your dreams are or aren’t, to be easy on yourself. The world is a tough complex place, and you are a soft creature in it. Embrace your fragile nature. It’s beautiful. Breathe easy.

a couple little updates:

Shamala Hamala

I signed all the paper work for the Shamala Hamala space. It’s happening. I don’t want to reveal the location quite yet but I will soon. Check out this bit of simpatico: I found a mint condition photo enlarger for $75:

If you’d like to read more about this project, about submitting your art or your crafty products, or if you are in the area and would like to teach a class, all the info is on the newly revamped website shamalahamala.com

Come see me:

lots of shows left in 2025. Coming up this week is San Diego and Tempe, soon after Portland, Tacoma, Orange County and more. here’s the full list and details.

Thanks for all the love and support everyone

-Kevin