Think Lincoln Freed The Slaves?

I have to admit this was another Iron Eyes Cody moment for me. Please watch and prepare to toss another useless piece of propaganda brought to you by our education system.

The (Sub)Urban Explorer

I've lived in this neighborhood for-I just realized it's been 3 years this month! Wow, time flies whether you're having fun or not. I completely missed my move-in anniversary, I guess I'll have to drink to my 3rd year here. Anyway, Saturday I said some unexpected time so I hopped on my human-powered, two-wheel, environmentally-friendly mode of alternative transportation and headed out to chart new territory. I have to set the scene for you: I love overcast days and Saturday happened to be one such day. By nature I'm a melancholy cat, and usually hang dead-center, so when the sun dips behind the clouds, it balances me. I ventured west of the main drag in my city and discovered one of the nicest middle-class neighborhoods one could cycle through. The houses were surprisingly modern and custom. No two were alike. Some were obviously multi-million dollar homes. The tree-lined streets provided a nice canopy and I cycled through amazed at how I'd lived so close and not venture to this part of town.

The street seemed never to end. I rode until I found myself near the 405 fwy and one of my favorite live music spots. The sun was still relaxing behind the clouds and the coolness of the day splashed across my face. Discovering something exciting right in your own city can be a rewarding experience. I had completely avoided the west side. I mostly jogged on the east side near the military installation-a very sad and impoverished area. Who knew such lavish accommodations existed on just the other side of the boulevard?

Today I waited for the sun to set and mounted my bike and retraced my path. The trip wasn't as impressive but it was nice to see people out jogging, walking their dogs, and families cycling in the bike lane. Surprisingly, everyone was friendly; they all smiled and waived as we passed one another, which was unexpected seeing as how I was a stranger in their midst. Tomorrow I plan on venturing down some of the other streets and perhaps even spending some time in the park. I even discovered a public library at the mid-point in my journey which I'm sure I'll spend some time in real soon.

TPOKW?

As God As My Witness....

If I caught a mother of my child doing something like this, there isn't a court in the land that could save her. This is child abuse, pure and simple. Now I understand why black women perm, and glue/weave extensions in their hair. As a child, if I had to endure this type of pyscho-traumatic abuse daily, I'd have a negative outlook on my hair as well.

Constables on Patrol

You've got to ask yourself who's minding the store. It seems like someone sent out an edict and cops have just tossed civil rights and Constitutional protection out the window. Here are just a couple examples. And ya'll wondered why Harvard Professor Henry Gates got a little upset.

Marijuana, the Planted Plant




Not in the Rear End

...and the Academy Award Goes to....

I'll let you decide. I've got one word to describe the nature of some women-duplicitous. When Chris Brown, (in what I considered an act of retaliation), attacked Rihanna, women around the world echoed in unison the following, He should have just walked away! Perhaps, but who am I to say? In the following clips, I really believe these women should have just walked away.

Women have been portrayed as sugar and spice and everything nice for quite some time now, but I think evidence is beginning to emerge that reveals a side of women once solely attributed to men. This post isn't an attempt to vilify women, only amplify the true nature of human beings, having nothing to do with gender.

And the nominees are...

The Rebar Widow



Deadly Dippolito



Granny Hire Your Gun



Thou Shalt Kill...NOT!!

Post your favorite in the comment section of this blog.

Merry Marrying!

TPOKW?