Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Friday, November 25, 2016
Monday, September 26, 2016
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Monday, May 9, 2016
Monday Listening Sessions | Anthony Hamilton Live
I love soul music.
I love his soulful sounds.
-his soul music.
-his voice.
-his inspiration.
-his words.
-his convictions!!
#Amen
#AnthonyHamilton
#listening2
#MondayListeningSessions
I love his soulful sounds.
-his soul music.
-his voice.
-his inspiration.
-his words.
-his convictions!!
#Amen
#AnthonyHamilton
#listening2
#MondayListeningSessions
Monday, May 2, 2016
Listening 2 | Ben Harper Live!!
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Super Bowl 50 Halftime Response
Society at Large don’t want you to WIN. They want you to stay in your place.
-(fake DJ Khaled quote).
All jokes aside. The larger society has a problem when black people don’t stay in their places. They have a problem when black people speak truthfully about the past, present, and future. They have a problem when black people hold up really big mirrors and articulate the reflection.
The larger society loves to see us sing and dance. They even like some of our paintings and sculptures. The larger society wants a healthy share of entertainment without alluding to the social ills in our society.
Police Brutality is one of those ills. I am not against policemen and women. I am against institutional racism. I am against the firing squads taking out unarmed black boys/teen/men.
This is an ugly picture. This is a black eye on our great nation. This is shoddy art.
Art is suppose to make you think, feel, emote, and engage. In regards to the SB50 halftime show, I commend Coldplay, Bruno Mars, and Beyoncé. They put on a great show.
Some say Bruno stole the show, some say it was Beyoncé’s.
Bey is being vilified for her ode to black culture. Beyoncé is such an internationally phenomena yet still black and yet still American.
If Beyoncé, who doesn’t speak out about social issues in this country very often can’t turn a blind eye to the way black people are being treated in this country, then maybe, just maybe, it’s a really big problem.
Beyoncé doesn’t speak out about social issues in this country very often, but that doesn't mean that she doesn’t think, feel, emote, and engage about them privately.
Beyoncé’s halftime performance and her new FORMATION video is a microcosm of reality. Her presentation was calculated. Her exhibition was strategic. Her demonstration was brilliant.
Beyoncé struck a nerve. Beyoncé gave us truth thru her art.
If artist only strike a nerve when "it's appropriate", then the time will never be right. If Beyoncé and her dancers had no entertaining redeeming value, then I could understand the argument that it was not appropriate.
Beyoncé doesn't speak out on political issues often, but when she does, it's subtle yet exponential profound.
Beyoncé asked her ladies to get in FORMATION. I’m asking the “powers that be” to please stop killing us. This will help put this country in a better CONFIGURATION.
#SB50
Monday, February 8, 2016
Friday, January 15, 2016
Finding Real Love After 40, and Keeping It
I’ve seen it happen…Yes, it’s possible. However, the biggest
mistake is looking for it. I’m no big fan of dating sites. I want that moment
to happen when I least expect it. If you’ve been married for years, then find
yourself in divorce court, dating might be the last thing on your mind for a
while. This is the time to get to know YOU…again. Re-introduce yourself to
yourself. Find new hobbies, gain a new skill, travel more, plan outings with
close friends and family – Do all the things that you failed to when you were
caught up in that unhealthy relationship. Learn ways to improve your overall
health and wellbeing, so that you can discover your greatest potential, and how
you can be a better half of the relationship. In your next relationship, you
want be able put your past behind you, and focus on the positive contributions
that you are able to give to your partner.
I’ve heard this a million and one times, “A relationship is
50/50.” Uh, no it’s not. Why would I want someone to give me 50% of their love,
among other things? Partnerships of any kind – business, family, sports
teammates, schoolmates, etc., require that you give your absolute best. For me,
my most successful friendships and romantic friendships included the “3 C’s” – COMMUNICATION, COMPROMISE, & CUSTOMIZE. For a very long
time, I was an “all or nothing” kind of woman. Guess what? That attitude got me
nowhere. Now, I realize that there is no perfect guy, but there is that guy
that is designed just for me – the guy that I connect with spiritually, sexually,
and intellectually. Sometimes you just “click” with a
person, and you can’t exactly explain why. Perhaps that person is your
soul mate.
Remember, soulmates does not always relate to romantic
partnerships. Soul mates can be your best friend, a parent, a relative…heck even
your pet – maybe. I also think it’s possible to have more than one in your
lifetime. I’ve fallen in love, or thought so, a few times. This time around,
I’m able to use past negative experiences as lessons of what NOT to do.
I feel strongly in the cliché, “Opposites Attract.” Of
course, it’s good to have some similarities and common interests in order to
maintain a healthy, happy, long-term relationship; however, having a few
notions that are quite different than you own points of view can help see
things in a different light, which can possibly help you in making better
decisions or react differently during times of increased pressure. For instance,
your mate forgets to close the fridge, and you yell at him or her. Your mate
calmly apologizes, and tells him or her to be more mindful about making sure
the fridge is securely closed. With this reaction, this may cause some people
to react in the same manner- calmly. Now if your mate yells back, giving off
the exact same energy that you displayed, then, this in fact, will turn into an
unnecessary argument.
So, having someone who reacts differently to situations can be a positive characteristic in your unique relationship. Being different is not a negative thing. This takes us back to what I call the “3 C’s” or “Tre’ C.” Communicate your thoughts and acknowledge your concerns at the appropriate times without making it appear as if you are nagging or pressuring. Compromise by agreeing to certain situations (within reason) into the relationship. Remember, compromise is a negotiation, NOT a toleration. Don’t just agree to disagree…Communicate again, if necessary. There needs to be a good balance of things that you both enjoy. Customize the relationship to work for both you, not against. Don’t try to mirror other relationships because of what you see on the surface. You don’t know what’s going on behind closed doors. It’s essential that you tailor your relationship so that you both benefit.
You’re older now, and yes, you are set in your ways, and it
can be challenging to start all over with someone new. So, don’t jump right in
at first. Have fun, date with no commitments. Wait until you know for sure,
this person is worthy of your time.
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