…And all is right with the world
I was determined that come hell or high water, the kiddies would have an uneventful back to school experience this year, so this year they came home slightly earlier. Since I made an impromptu trip home in June for Foxy’s funeral, I stayed here and let them fly back. I didn’t expect them to be [...]
Uncivil
“There’s like a civil war goin on with black people and there two sides – there’s black people, and there’s niggas.” – Chris Rock “Bring the Pain “Everybody wanna be a nigga, don’t nobody wanna be a nigga.” – Paul Mooney “Chappelle’s Show” “All the while, I thought I liked chicken because it was delicious. [...]
Open Letter
Dear Dr. Laura: Forgive me if I seem discombobulated. See, I heard your name mentioned in current, and seemingly relevant, conversation, so I thought I’d slipped into a time warp. At lunch this past Saturday, Cynthia said it best, when she asked, “Is this the 90s? Why the hell am I hearing and saying Dr. [...]
Still Knows What it Means…Five Years Later
The rules probably dictate that I wait until the actual anniversary to write a commemorative post. However, two things are at work here: 1) I prefer to spend that day celebrating my blessings rather than mourning my losses; and 2) I’m not much for following rules, especially those set forth by that beyotch Katrina. Friday, [...]
Quickie
Since I broke my ankle this Spring, I spent the first half of my summer basically chained to the crib. I’m off crutches, but still taking it slow. I’ve devoted the past few weeks to diverting from the beaten path and getting out more. Not the typical clubbing, but walking the mall, going to the [...]
Okay, Now You’re Just Trying to Play Me
I don’t view every first as a heralded milestone. For example, though I was not vehemently angered by 3-6 Mafia being able to place “Oscar Winning Group” in front of their name, I did not see it as a great moment in black or hip hop history. “Fight the Power” could have just as easily [...]
Fruition
fru·i·tion /fruˈɪʃən/ Show Spelled[froo-ish-uhn] Show IPA –noun 1. attainment of anything desired; realization; accomplishment: After years of hard work she finally brought her idea to full fruition. 2. enjoyment, as of something attained or realized. 3. state of bearing fruit. If I were forced to provide a favorite word, “fruition” would be that word. Even [...]
My Favorite Time to Hodge Podge
It’s no secret that I love Sundays. I’m not good at the church thing, but I always felt that being away from the hustle and bustle of the week, our minds are more relaxed and receptive to spiritual messages on Sundays. It’s a perfect day for lingering conversations with long winded relatives, slow walks to [...]
…and forget
This one may get a little personal, and I’m not entirely sure I’m going to post it. If there was ever a post that I would post, and then chicken out on, it would be this one, but if I don’t write it, I’ll probably go nuts. I’m not looking for advice, sympathy or anything [...]
You know that thing you always do? Yeah. I hate that.
We all have pet peeves. Things that people do that grab hold of the last nerve in your ass and work it until it is frayed and raw. Some of them are valid and universal, like rude commuters, loudness and Elizabeth Hasselbeck. Others, though not invalid, are more personality driven. I have those a-PLENTY. I [...]
