Article: "Is It Because I'm Getting Old or is Music Just Really Bad These Days?"

Article: "Is It Because I'm Getting Old or is Music Just Really Bad These Days?"

I have to agree with this article. Urban popular music just sucks: FLAT OUT. The lyrics have no meaning. Being that music and the arts are so central to the Black experience in America, no wonder the blac culture lacks the emphasis, power, and influence that began in the civil rights and Black power movements of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. We no longer sing or speak of love, joy, or even pain. The Black experience has been dumbed down to that of cadillacs, weed, sex, and money.

Article: "Are You a Socially Awkward Black Girl?"

Are you a Socially Awkward Black Girl?

Here's an article of  one Black woman's personal account of being a socially awkward. I can totally relate. I've always felt awkard in social situations. Even though I could have been considered "popular" in high school, I never understood exactly how that worked out. I don't know if my goofy jokes or saracastic revelations that make people attracted to me or not. I'm no dimepiece (not in my eyes I'm not)... but I am cute... like a teddy bear... maybe that's why people want to hug me... I really don't appreciate that though... that's really an uncomfortable.

Touching... not my thing. Talking to men face to face... not adept. Telling funny stories where people actually laugh... hit and miss.

Feeling accepted everywhere I go... impossible.

I'm too awkward. But that's okay. I like me.

Flowers at my Door

So last night when I arrived  home from work, there was a package at my doorstep.... flowers!

Hmmm... who could those have come from?

First thought... my mom. She does sweet things like that.

But why is the package open?
I'm a lil' scurred...

Then I read the address... Apt. A? I live in B. Oh but the A is scratched out.

My mom must've put the wrong apartment...

Let me read the note here: "Your secret admirer neighbor would like to have dinner/lunch and conversation with you."

Oh wow!
Let's look at these things.... I'll be surprised if they're my favorite roses...

OMG! They are!

How did he know????

Should I be flattered?

I know I feel flustered...

Ack! He wants me to get back with him with an answer!

WHAT DO I DO!!!!

"Sh*T Natural Hair Girls Say"... Yeah I can relate...

Yeah I've said quite a few of these things... I haven't stood in front of the mirror doing Bone Thugs N' Harmony though.... I'm more of a Diana Ross fan in my blow out...

Documentary: "Is She Crazy?: The Preacher Lady of Riverdale, GA"

I watched this and was just amazed about the tenacity of this Christian woman. Being a Christian myself I understand the call of missionary work, but truthfully, I've always been fearful of how I would survive without working a full time job. By watching this I understand now that it takes a spirit such as her to give up everything and follow Christ. To do the work of the ministry and do it full time, is an honor. I applaud her. God Bless her and her ministry.