Archive for January, 2009
Thanks to Tonya for stepping on to The ManChild Swagga to post some real talk about relationships… from a females perspective. Tonya’s message was filled with real questions, and real questions need real answers. While I understand the overall intent of the post, I also recognize a need to “man up” and take some accountability [...]
Filed under: courting, love, relationships | 1 Comment
The title was one of my 2008 dating war-cries. I’ve met several men in the past year that claim they want to get to know me, but ultimately don’t get past the first conversation. If you are one of those that didn’t get past the first conversation, I’m about to tell you one of the [...]
Filed under: dating | 2 Comments
REMARKS OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA Inaugural Address Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Washington, D.C. **EMBARGOED UNTIL DELIVERY** My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as [...]
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Where were you in the summer of 1992 – 17 years ago, when Mary J. Blige put this on us: We are lovers true and through and thoughwe made it through the stormI really want you to realizeI really want to put you onI’ve been searchin’ for someoneTo satisfy my every needWon’t you be my [...]
Filed under: Diggin' in the crate, Mary J. Blige, Real Love | 1 Comment
My Stimulus Package…
Most mornings in the office are relatively peaceful. However, an unusual email arrived this morning from corporate – announcing that the inevitable has occurred… layoffs. The “Lay Off Lottery” crew wants to meet me for a one-on-one at 11:00 – and I just can’t sit here at my desk, dying a slow death knowing that… [...]
Filed under: faith, jobs, stimulus | 3 Comments
Without question, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air was one of the funniest shows on TV in the early 90′s. I recall a particular episode,however, that bears striking similarities to an unfortunate incident that ironically occurred in… yeah, Bellaire, Texas, a suburban community in southwest Houston. As comical as the show was, it also touched [...]
Filed under: Bellaire, racism, robbie tolan, The Fresh prince of Bel-Air, TX, Uncle Phil, Will Smith | Leave a Comment
A few summers ago the fellas and I were at a barbecue in Brooklyn (there tends to be quite a few of those). At some point during the night this fly honey walks up to my boy Mike, greets him with a warm smile and kiss on the cheek. They exchange pleasantries while I lay [...]
Filed under: Man Law, relationships, sex | 1 Comment
