This is the question that Rodney King asked but I will use it to start of this posting. Now blogging is a wonderful way to communicate ideas, debate, raise awareness of issues etc. But I can’t understand why people have yet to learn to disagree without being ignorant or lashing out in anger. Really is it called for to call people out their names or insult them because they have different views than you. What does that say about your character? I read stuff I don’t agree with and it does not minimize my belief. I may even comment and say I don’t agree and give my perspective. But if you are responding in ignorance, hatred and poor sportsmanship your message is null and void. Part of the art of communication is being respectful and knowing how to disagree in a productive fashion. When will people learn to just get along and realize you don’t have to agree with everything someone says to get along?
Okay why is it that yesterday hall meeting had to be a sham or staged? Why are some people so ignorant to think just because Henrietta Hughes is homeless she has to look bangled or unkempt? The comments I’ve seen on blogs are so ridiculous. I don’t understand why some people just can’t believe a homeless woman could get entrance into a hall meeting. If I’m not mistaken everyday people are on the brink of homelessness. It wasn’t to good to be true when there is a God. He can pull off anything. I think anybody who watched or read about Henrietta Hughes should have been touched with compassion because for the grace of God, it’s not us. Just be happy for her and stop being such a freaking cynic, it’s a ridiculous world we live in sometimes. Americana’s can be some real butt-holes.
After watching a friends daughter last evening, I turned on the TV today and since it was still on Disney or was it the family channel? I’m not sure but anyhow, there was an episode of “That’s so Raven” on where her younger brother had anxiety about kissing this girl for the first time. Then I thought about the innocence of the moment and the realtity of today. Really, young people have much more pressure than just a first kiss.
My first kiss I remember as clear as the day. It was in church. Yes, in church and the real truth is I only experienced my first kiss in church but there were some older girls in the church doing some other unimaginable things. So God-forbid what may be going on with young people these days. That was over 20 years ago. Okay, let me go back to my kissing story. My “boyfriend” was the assistant pastor’s son. Now our relationship basically consisted of writing letters to each other in church. So he started to talk about kissing in the letters and one day while someone watched out, we kissed on the steps leading to sanctuary. It was the nastiest thing ever, he put his tongue in my mouth, ughhhh. Needless to say I wasn’t in a hurry to experiment any further. I think my next kiss was a couple years later. lol
Now although my first kiss wasn’t this romantic great kiss memory, it is a memory of innocence and my first feelings of sexuality. Nowadays kids are not having anxiety or thinking that there first kiss is a big deal. This generation of children and teens are exposed to so much sexuality and having to deal with stuff I didn’t deal with until I was older. Teenage girls are now performing oral sex on boys like it’s kissing. No big deal, “we are not having intercourse” is what they think. They are so young they are not able to understand that oral sex is indeed sex.
How can we keep our kids innocence in a society where they see and learn so many things in the school, media and even sometimes in the family? This is one of the reasons I have devoted work and time to providing services to youth. I want them to appreciate and enjoy youth and innocence and not have memories that may haunt them as adults.
Okay it comes a point in your life where you never want to eat McDonald’s again and I think I’m at that point. See the dilemma is on those days I can’t cook or have time to make lunch (my employer only gives us 30 minutes) I have to search for a fast and close restaurant and for me that’s McDonald’s. There is also a Burger King in same vicinity but I’ve never liked Burger King. But besides the obvious reasons of just being tired of McDonald’s menu, the one in my area is not the greatest with customer service.I saw a rat run from the building one evening. Now, I kinda get nauseous thinking about McDonald’s and to make matters worst the times I may stop only to get a dessert, they are always out of ice cream. How about the machine has been downs for months and I decided to try again for just a sundae a couple weeks ago and they said it won’t be working until April. Now, come on what kind of McDonald’s is that? Truth be told I’m tired of all fast food period. Now I like Zaxby’s but you have to drive far because I guess they are bougie and they are too expensive. I guess this is a reason to just make my meals and prepare lunch the night before.
Some of the music today dont touch your soul like this. But before you enjoy I just have to say that Etta may be having difficulty dealing with her old age or feeling like she didn’t get her due. While “At Last” was her signature song, she didnt write or was the first to perform it. I’m disappointed that older singer’s sometimes don’t embrace and hate on this generation of singers. I don’t care if you like Beyonce singing or not; the fact is she is one this generation’s best performers. So, Etta should be much wiser but I guess getting older don’t automatically mean having more wisdom.
Okay, I must say that Jennifer’s Hudson comeback, or can we say her first appearance since the brutal killing of her mother, brother and nephew was phenomenal. Her performance was awesome and I actually had a tear in my eye while she was singing. Okay now that’s how you suppose to sing! Maybe she should have agreed to sing at the inauguration because we missed that great heartfelt song that makes us have goose bumps. However, I can complain just electing the first black president was all the emotion one could handle that day. Good job Jennifer.
Now since February is Black History Month we would be remise if we didn’t give due to one of the greatest singers in the African American family. Aretha Franklin is one of the greatest soul singers in our history. She has won 21 Grammys and has a long list of hits that goes back to the sixties. However, while we are talking about Aretha let’s mention Aretha Franklin’s Performance at the Inauguration. Now Aretha is the Queen of Soul and there is no denying she is one of the best, however let’s be real.She did not do a great job at the inauguration at all. That was definitely not a great performance and her COGIC hat was probably the best part of that performance.All singers have good and bad performances. The reality was it was extremely cold and windy that day and that could have contributed to why it wasn’t that great of a performance. Now it wasn’t bad but I have seen people post these comments like she “blew” and it was the greatest rendition of “My Country Tis of Thee” they ever heard.I’m just being honest she wasn’t that great.Please share your comments.
Atheists want the name of God stricken from inaugural oath. These fools have actually filed suit to have it barred from the oath. Now, according to AP associated press, Barack wants “so help me God” in his oath. My question is how can ANYBODY take issue with HIM wanting to include something that he depends on for guidance. How many times have people been sworn in for court testimony and we hear, “so help me God.” See my problem is that people fight for the stupidest of things. Like God being included in Prayer for the inauguration, know how does that take away from the athiest’s beliefs? I just don’t understand. Hell, how many times do people hear things or see something they don’t believe in? Isn’t America about diversity and the freedom of speech. Barack is going to be the president, he is swearing in for a position that only a few people get to serve in. How can anyone, regardless of their religious or non-religious beliefs even be dumb enough to make his request to acknowledge God a issue. Well Barack does believe in God, many Americans do and I guess that’s the difference in having God in your life, you are able to decipher what a real issues are.
Okay, Now how is Obama decision to ask Rick Warren to be apart of the inauguration have anything to do with Gay people and there rights. Oh my, Im so sick of people making issues out of dumb stuff. It’s like SOME gay people are always fighting and arguing they don’t get equal rights and yet they cause havoc about Barack’s right to choose whomever he want. And how about this for a reality check, it has nothing to do with Gay people. Everybody he decides to invite don’t have to believe in homosexuality. It’s America, we have to respect all people’s beliefs. If you want the country to embrace your right, its mutual respect Obama’s right and Choice. And stop getting offended when no one is even thinking about you!
This is the question that Rodney King asked but I will use it to start of this posting. Now blogging is a wonderful way to communicate ideas, debate, raise awareness of issues etc. But I can’t understand why people have yet to learn to disagree without being ignorant or lashing out in anger. Really is it called for to call people out their names or insult them because they have different views than you. What does that say about your character? I read stuff I don’t agree with and it does not minimize my belief. I may even comment and say I don’t agree and give my perspective. But if you are responding in ignorance, hatred and poor sportsmanship your message is null and void. Part of the art of communication is being respectful and knowing how to disagree in a productive fashion. When will people learn to just get along and realize you don’t have to agree with everything someone says to get along?
After watching a friends daughter last evening, I turned on the TV today and since it was still on Disney or was it the family channel? I’m not sure but anyhow, there was an episode of “That’s so Raven” on where her younger brother had anxiety about kissing this girl for the first time. Then I thought about the innocence of the moment and the realtity of today. Really, young people have much more pressure than just a first kiss.
Okay it comes a point in your life where you never want to eat McDonald’s again and I think I’m at that point. See the dilemma is on those days I can’t cook or have time to make lunch (my employer only gives us 30 minutes) I have to search for a fast and close restaurant and for me that’s McDonald’s. There is also a Burger King in same vicinity but I’ve never liked Burger King. But besides the obvious reasons of just being tired of McDonald’s menu, the one in my area is not the greatest with customer service.I saw a rat run from the building one evening. Now, I kinda get nauseous thinking about McDonald’s and to make matters worst the times I may stop only to get a dessert, they are always out of ice cream. How about the machine has been downs for months and I decided to try again for just a sundae a couple weeks ago and they said it won’t be working until April. Now, come on what kind of McDonald’s is that? Truth be told I’m tired of all fast food period. Now I like Zaxby’s but you have to drive far because I guess they are bougie and they are too expensive. I guess this is a reason to just make my meals and prepare lunch the night before.
Now since February is Black History Month we would be remise if we didn’t give due to one of the greatest singers in the African American family. 
