Kahlil Lampe Hudson – 37 years old on January 19, 2014
37 years ago today, my son Kahlil Lampe Hudson was born. Strong-willed and energetic about everything, he was always a handsome one; I remember Grandma Shirley Hudson warning us “oh he’s a real looker…the girls are gonna flock all over him…!” He was the first grandchild on both sides. The only grandson on my side of the family, my parents spoiled him rotten.
Kahlil’s gift to me the moment he was born was patience. I sure wasn’t born with patience, but this boy is all about patience. He is one of the most patient people I know (and I know he didn’t get it from my side of the family!). I first developed patience with Kahlil; I have been learning patience since. Kahlil and I butt heads while we were growing up until he was 16 and I was 36; we had our last argument in this incidence: I snapped a kids-size broomstick over his right shoulder, and while I was in shock at my behavior, I told myself that whatever topic he and I didn’t agree on, just leave it alone, it ain’t worth it! And that was the end of our dumb bickering.
Kahlil is a professional film-maker/cinematographer/photographer receiving his Masters Degree from UCLA. His work has led him all over the world, from India to British Columbia to France and Africa, throughout the U.S. and the most interesting project yet, the Missionary Children on the Pine Ridge Reservation. With his best friend Tyler Hughen, Finback Films was created – they won numerous awards from the Film Festival circuit around the world for their documentary film “Low and Clear” – click here to trailer on website. And if you’d like to buy a copy of the film via Amazon, click here.
Kahlil was also the cinematographer for a feature film “Kumare” – a documentary by a friend who became a self-proclaimed guru. A must-see, very interesting film. You can rent it on Netflix or you can buy it for $2.99 on Amazon by clicking here.
With his wife, Mikiko Ellis, who was born and bred in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, they have a six-year old daughter, Violet, who is one of the best grand-daughters in the world! — They presently live in Denver, Colorado.
Happy Birthday, Kahlil – let’s see what you continue to be and do in the next 37+ years!