Life note

Today was a not so good day. It's been a long time since I've posted a blog, so why not today?

Let me start by saying that I have to be honest with myself before I can be honest with everyone else around me.

Life can be incredibly stressful. So stressful in fact that with the right(or wrong) set of circumstances, a life altering or ending decision can be made that affects more people than you realize. I've been there. It's not a good place to be. Those that have to deal with the emotional fall out will never be the same, nor will they treat you the same.


I thought I would miss how things used to be so black and white. Grey is where I live right now. Grey skies. Grey, grey, grey. The rain in my city that has been non stop for the past week is a mirror of how I'm feeling. Yet, I had an epiphany while I walked for several miles in the dampness of a fog which can only be described as the taste of dew in the forest when it gets stuck in your throat. A walk. No destination. Just right foot, left foot, right foot. No thinking. Oblivious to everything but stop lights and traffic signals. It was daunting and purifying simultaneously. Why haven't I ever felt like this before? Did standing on the brink of the unknown open up senses that I once thought had abandoned me? What does it mean to have clenched teeth and fists without anyone to be angry with, but yourself? Who does that? Am I crazy? Have I been projecting my anger onto those in my circle? Probably so. Fuck!

People passing by reminded me that as much I wanted to be by myself and in the moment, there are billions of people on this planet. Buses with the screeching sounds of brakes and the stench from exhaust fumes were irritations. And I have no idea why. Some young lady attempted to get my attention and as me " Are you a registered voter?" I replied with an affirmative response and walked away. Rude! and I didn't give a rat's ass.

I'm cold and my clothes are soaked. Coffee should help. Getgo is a block or so away. Walkin faster with a purpose. Left foot, right foot, left foot. "Fuck you, dude" I need the french vanilla dispenser. I pour a cup, it spills. WTF?! Schleprock or Murphy's Law. The frozen chicken should be thawed out. ESPN on the little TV's are saying Cleveland's NBA lottery picks don't mean shit. True dat. Random thoughts.

It's cold in this motherfucker. They have the AC on. UGH! Two(24)oz cups later, I'm out.

$2.25 to get on the RTA. For one way? Rip off! Bitch, I don't want to hear your entire cell phone conversation. And she's wearing pajama pants. Punk ass kid. It's fuckin forty something degrees outside.

Three streets from the house. Heart racing. Anxious. Nervous.

I have forgotten how to talk from the heart. Punk. Grow a set of balls. I used to be able to do that pretty easily. What happened? Fuck. Shit. Damn.

Orange light is on.

I got nothing. I.am.still.a.fucking.coward.

Uncoventional road to discovery that still has me petrified.

Open the door. Open your mouth. Man up.

I have a headache.

Love life, love me, love friends and family, love her.

Still cold. Skitty is warm.

Lost.

Lost Siblings Reunion Day!

We interrupt your day for this urgent news bulletin. No efforts have been spared in making dreams come true. Our investigations have uncovered yet more joyous siblings that were brought together by sheer chance.

Our mission statement is all about the family and we will never give up on helping the world.

I know that some of us have heard that we have a twin somewhere in the world. We may never get to see the person that has striking resemblance to our facial features. So we will try to dedicate various posts to bring loved ones together and reunite siblings that otherwise may not have ever had a chance to bond. Recent articles have proven that siblings can indeed meet, fall in love and marry. ewwwwwwww!

This is the philanthropic side of D.C. I know it's hard to believe but I must help save the world one set of siblings at a time.

For the next installment, we give you:

Lisa Bonet and Captain Jack Sparrow

If you know of any siblings that are looking for their family, please notify us immediately.

Ladies, please be on the lookout for...

this very clever scheme to take advantage of women of all shapes, sizes, color and age.

Happy Friday, peeps!

This has been my public service announcement!

Here comes trouble...

This is a blow off some steam post. The people that would need to see it probably won't and if they did, wouldn't think it applied to them anyway.

Recently, I've been thinking about toxic people and holding onto toxic relationships. It's not a good look. I am more than familiar with the sayin"just because you grow up with someone doesn't make them your friend". Truer words have never been spoken.

Most people don't expect trouble in the guise of family and friends. But experience has taught me this. Everyone is capable of verbally, emotionally, physically and mentally dragging you through the dirt. We think that family would normally keep it 100%. Wrong! We think that our friends wouldn't betray us. Wronger! Hell, our friends are by choice. We can't pick family.

So I say this to all toxic people in or around me and mine.

Stay the fuck away! Period!

This has been my Public Service Announcement.

As a native Clevelander and a hometown fan of all sports...

I find this commercial to be quite entertaining.

Something needs to happen to bring excitement back to Cleveland Sports fans. Although I don't think basketball fans would find it too appealing.

Enjoy!

Ordering Pizza in the seriously not too distant future...

The quest to order a pizza should never be as difficult as this Click Here!!

Next time you call and make an order...Be very afraid!!!!

BE VERY AFRAID

Sometimes I need...

to be reminded why I love cats so much.

I thought this type of stuff only happened in the movies or for tv commercials.

WTF!!!

In case I missed anyone...

Happy New Year to everyone!

May the new year bring peace,happiness and prosperity to you and yours.

God Bless!

WTF Wednesday

Today and henceforth Wednesdays shall be named...WTF WEDNESDAY!!!!!


There is no set subject. Anything that is on your mind. It is an open forum where the first lines of each comment start with WTF...now that could mean what the frick, where the frick, why the frick, who the frick, etc., but each comment should start with WTF.


Have fun and keep it as clean as possible, fam.

Have a fantastic day!

At 11:00:35PM, it was called...

SAY HELLO TO MR. PRESIDENT



THE 44TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA

for those of you whose support he did not yet earn, or did not vote for him...he is still your president.

Let us not forget this moment in history and remain vigilant in holding those people that represent us accountable. The work is not done, it is just the beginning.

YES WE CAN!

WTF Wednesday...The Return (Again)!

Today and henceforth Wednesdays shall be named...WTF WEDNESDAY!!!!!


There is no set subject. Anything that is on your mind. It is an open forum where the first lines of each comment start with WTF...now that could mean what the frick, where the frick, why the frick, who the frick, etc., but each comment should start with WTF.


Have fun and keep it as clean as possible, fam.

Have a fantastic day!

Could it be any more offensive?

The October newsletter went out to about 200 members of the Chaffey Community Republican Women, Federated, based in Upland.

"I apologize to anyone who was offended because that was not my intent," said club President Diane Fedele. "It was poor judgment on my part. It was strictly an attempt to point out the outrageousness of Obama's statement that he doesn't look like all those other presidents on the dollar bills."

The typical non-apology, apology!


This must be addressed with action!


The easiest thing to do would be to get angry and do nothing, the important thing to do is to VOTE!

This has been my Public Service Announcement!


The full article is here.

The Smack Down

If you didn't get an opportunity to hear about the drama on the view yesterday, let me give you a glimpse.

Sherri gave Elisabeth "da bizness" and exposed the elephant in the room relating to John McCain's judgment and passion for his first wife.





You Go Girl!

Since it was spoken on a huge national tv show by a supporter representing her own personal views and not as an official spokesperson of the Obama campaign, it can't be spun to come back on him.

I was waiting to see how long it would take for someone to speak on it.

Sorry, y'all.

I just McCain't do it!

Obama/Biden '08

Now introducing...

                                         Skitty.

I'm sure that the addition of another pet into our home is no surprise to any reader that's been on my blog.

There is a far more detailed account of how we got her over here

Have a fantastic day and most importantly...

EXCERCISE YOUR RIGHT AND VOTE!

Happy Birthday, LO!!!

Please join in with me to wish Lolita a happy birthday.



Have a fantastic day!

It's been a long time...

I shouldn'ta left you without a dope beat ta step to.

Thank you all for the emails and drop by notes to check in on a brotha.

All is well in Wonderland, Ohio.

Be back soon!!

Peace and Blessings to all of you!!!

WTF Wednesday

Keeping in line with the "theme days" so that I don't drain all of my reserve tank dry from working on book projects, recruiting, and blogging, there shall be another instituted theme day. Today and henceforth Wednesdays shall be named...WTF WEDNESDAY!!!!!


There is no set subject. Anything that is on your mind. It is an open forum where the first lines of each comment start with WTF...now that could mean what the frick, where the frick, why the frick, who the frick, etc., but each comment should start with WTF.


Have fun and keep it as clean as possible, fam.

Have a fantastic day!

Why We Cry...email (Repost)

I thought this was funny and obviously written by a clueless person. I'll post it for the purpose of getting some male and female feedback. Personally I think it's extremely lopsided.

What do y'alls think?


Guys cry because...

1. Girls screw them over...
2. They just got hit in the balls...
3. They're about to die...
4. Their heart is broken...
5. Because they are true men.

GIRLS: If you see a guy crying, hug him close and hold him up as he gets over the pain of getting kicked in the nuts. Tell him he's not going to die, and if he's crying over a girl...hug him and kiss him and let him know you won't screw him over and break his heart like the last girl did. Guys just want to know that our girls will be there for us to support us when we need them and help us get our mind off the pain of heartbreak, getting kicked in the balls, and knowing we're gonna die.


Girls cry because...

1. They're sad...
2. They're scared...
3. They're nervous...
4. They're frustrated...
5. They're missing someone...
6. They're alone...
7. They're PMSing...
8. They're pregnant...
9. Their heart is broken...
10. They're in love...
11. Their souls have been torn...
12. THEY MET A BOY THEY CANT HAVE...
13. They fell in love with a boy...
14. They hurt so bad inside...
15. They're mad...
16. Something bad happened...
17. JUST BECAUSE THEY FEEL LIKE CRYING...
18. Because they got hit in the chest.

BOYS: If any girl you know is crying and you see them, don't just stand there and say you're sorry. Hold them and tell them everything will be okay, even if you have no idea what is wrong with them. Girls just want to be held and know that someone cares about them.

Man's best friend...

Milo


Milo and Lucky

I am still shocked at how close I am with dogs. During the majority of my life, I have been a fan of cats.

Interestingly enough, over the last couple of years, I have become quite fond of the bond between a dog and his master.



It probably intensified when I got close to "Lucy" from hanging out at Cortney Gee's place and kennels. She was the first dog that I fell in love with.

Now I co-own 5 beautiful dogs and think "I finally get it"

To the people that don't own or like pets, let me tell you, there is nothing like the bond between unconditional love from your pet and you.

This has been my personal Public Service Announcement!

My Journalistic Hero has passed...

Yesterday I was too stunned to blog about Tim Russert.

He was an incredibly gifted man whose presence will be missed in our home every single Sunday, without fail.

I looked at him as a guide to something that I aspire to be...The Ultimate Information Broker

My prayers go out to all that are impacted by his passing.