Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Ole School taught me.. Old fashion is always in style!

Age in this equation is magnified x's 2. The personal feeling across the board young to old as the seasons up top changed has been refreshing! Even where hair once flowed and the hairline taketh away. Weathering of skin becomes obvious. Even better, technology hasn't eliminated EVERYTHING. Some of us thinking and actually DOING...things! The old slogan "just do it" from a bygone era is still appreciated. Effort in society from men that still give a damn to challenge and challenges be dammed.( Heads up guys! guess who make up a vast part of our society.. ask yo mama)? There's a small part of envy I had for those that knew the who, The what and The why before they were adults. I felt rogue, All my actions were definitely resistant to the "Quo". I was living a version of Manhood witnessed directly from 'ole school' or an old fashioned way of thinking...

Thursday, September 29, 2016

The bliss of Ignorance and Men...Still today?!?.

I take issue with grown men comfortable with 'Ignorance being bliss theory" STILL. Nowadays the internet has solved all those conundrums that mommy/daddy could not. I believe you make conscious choices to be informed about things you feel still matter. You sir! are a product of Your choices made..or NOT. You're at an age where all responsibility of knowledge is yours. Let the 'spoon feeding cease and desist. Searching for life's "blueprint" designed especially for you is something that should be fully experienced and devoured. There's a certain amount of selfishness that comes with the construct of said "blueprint." When you adamantly refuse to develop your mental(ity)beyond what you made it through high school/college..W.T.F. is that about?!?

Friday, May 6, 2016

Full Disclosure: For years I've been on Purp! Close your eyes with me and party..

The darkness was deafening as a kid. I wasn't popular for reasons out of my control. Being a bit different and difficult..meh! I would consume myself in thought as a form of escapism bringing order to my chaos.. and then MUSIC..I heard a melody dancing in the backdrop of darkness. It was just there! Unidentifiable at first, my youthful 3rd eye couldn't comprehend the sound. It was different?!?I wasn't paying attention. The Purple One was in! He'd infiltrated my mind like a mist. Overwhelming me without knowledge.. Instantly I was jarred to the core. I was a mature 11yrs old 1982. What is this? WHO was this? Part of me felt like I should be sneaking to listen in the basement like we did Richard Pryor/Redd Foxx records(yes records! #Vinyl)...
I'm just a guy with a story to tell like others. My 'travels' as a kid led me away from East St. Louis to Texas, Indianapolis,Chicago and a brief stint in Springfield. Finally back to East St Louis after a few years 'on the road' until I eventually graduated. The Purp)le One was the constant mental stimuli on my rocky road. My pops really enjoyed Prince! Unbeknownst to most, We would wax on about his skill set and creativity to get you to listen to him. Which for a kid your super hero Dad! Is kool enough to share space with your musical life muse! How triple O.G was that? Fast forward to Reunion Arena in Dallas. As I stated the year is 1982( It was my version of @bryanadams  'Summer of 69') Too young to go, but too late the concert ticket was bought..My cuz Reggie D. skillfully purchased it(spoiler alert; names will not be changed to protect!..I love my big cuz) I have a vivid recollection of my night and all the fun had. Years later The #prince experience still registers with me. He was still someone that I admired well into my adult life, in this day and age. As said before, I'm just a guy with his story to tell about walking into the proverbial Purple Rain and stayed there...MM out. #music#prince#purple#genius#innovator#freedom

Monday, April 4, 2016

This is DEFCON 1: Alpha Male alert! Some Men have the wrong impression..It's NOT ENOUGH!! .sorry...

Attention! Wait! what time is it? I took too long of a pause. I have to get this 'liquid  fire' mainlined directly into you..'Get in my belly'(s/o to fat bastard circa 1999 #Austinpowers google it) It's not enough...It's just NOT...the math was done on scratch paper by primates! you know, the ones used in all things of relevance..duh(Dancing baby monkey ,monkey riding dog, Jane asking the monkey for directions.."waterfall?"...) It's just not enough to be a man or exist as said one. Here's a thought, why not become the Man you envisioned for yourself..despite what everyone thinks you should be doing to include the parrreennttss!(watch Pursuit of happiness circa 2006 the basketball court scene for clarity..muy importante') Where's the liberation in that? It indulges future speaking points, teaching moments and hale maybe bonding(sarcasm). This morning you opened "your eyepods" to yet another day. You ought to be appreciative of spreading your wings once again.To inhale life's' questions and obstacles then attack them head on like a 'Reality housewife'!..
It's just time young padawan(In my Obi Wan Kenobi to young Luke voice). Another example in my humblest opinion(I'm the author of this soooo) Figuratively speaking Big bro. Dwade to lil 'big azz bro' Lebron also 'figuratively' speaking about remaining in Miami at that time. It's time.. go Become. It's no longer O.K. to remain dormant. You can obviously, it's your life. Why cheat YOURSELF of getting the most out being a fully formed man. The responsibilities/burdens, Ups and the pissed off downs. Then there's falling in LOVE and living another day to repair life after heartbreak/breakup.The journey homeboy! Manhood is a journey and a series of mistakes and ego bruising as you evolve into a Man and 'Become' A King of your own destiny..Mufasa damn it!.
Literally speaking even if you muck things up in the process, It's the learning curve of Life you're creating for yourself.. Go succeed, fail, live and b.r.e.a.t.h.e. life. Exhale others answers of life and go take a few healthy metaphoric 'Sips'..I've been drinking for years friends.   

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Watch where you shakin' that... thing!! but definately..SHAKE IT like a polaroid..it's 2016!

"I see you over there watchin', So why not give you somethn' to look at". Must I show you the way? Of course !..I answered. It's not just o.k. to do it, I personally believe it's mandatory...Well I mean if you're able and this isss the Millennium. Even if you never thought you'd see yourself doing it before. I believe in smile therapy as much as anyone, so It's a no brainer to me. What I meant by that statement is to say we all do things we're slightly uncomfortable with(or just damnit don't wanna do it "I'm TIED"..no 'R' needed) to make a stranger, friends or significant smile maybe even keep that #smile goin etc.. My point in mentioning that? Unless you've been on your console gaming every damn day, working or just hanging out with your jackass/Hangover friends too much lately.. Stop rubber necking around it's you NUT! You've probably been oblivious to her humming in the car or doin a lil ditty-bop in the house to her most favorite song of ALL TIME!(be aware of the use of the word all time.. in this context..It just means this month til it's out of her system and then 'On 2 the next one')..But she's #dancing..albeit on beat or verrry equilibrium challenged off! No need to worry about the details now, just get in there bub! before" turtleneck..Steve jobs" guy steps in off the bench...