San Francisco Bay area based poet/musician Diem Jones is a multi-disciplinary producer and program designer, who achieved critical acclaim for his professional work in the fields of photography, filmmaking, creative writing, philanthropy and music for over 30 years. The Year of Oui is a supplement to the music CD A Spirit of Oui. This 220 page collection of original daily affirmations, complimented by photographic contributions from award winning photographers, is designed to inspire appreciation of life and approaches to the challenges of the day. The messages are built on the principle of A.L.L. (Alluring Light of Life) and promote self-reflection. Diem is the Executive Director and co-founder of Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation. In addition Diem Jones, aka Dr. Fladimir MS Woo/Dr. H.M. Joy was Creative Director and Photographer for George Clinton and the Parliament-Funkadelic during the 70’s & 80’s.