Rebuild. Be Encouraged.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2012
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012
Speaking of the Homeless
I think his article reflects a very refreshing and open perspective about the poor and homeless while revealing his own downfall and realization of promise for himself. His articles are the ones I read the most.
Checkout his article --> http://www.streetsense.org/2012/08/fightinghomelessness/
Def wanted to share. Be Encouraged.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2011
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| Kevin Clash holding his 2009 Day-Time Emmy Award with his created character of the Muppets, the infamous, ELMO |
I know some of y'all remember the "Tickle Me Elmo" craze way back when it started in 1996; doesn't seem so long ago does it? I had a hard time find total number sales but I know for fact since then "Tickle Me Elmo," "T.M.X.", & "Elmo Live!" have sold MILLIONS but I don't know if Mr. Clash receives royalties nor am I 100% sure he has the copyrights to the character Elmo (but my intuition is telling me he definitely does), anyway, i'll let you "do the dishes" on that one.....
-juskev
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2011
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| Kool & The Gang's "Love & Understanding" |
Just wanted to share little bit of the many things I get myself involved with, especially when it comes to music.
And in lue of this particular album, I will leave you with this:
With their Universal Sound, people Come Together with Love & Understanding during Summer Madness to share each other’s Cosmic Energy encouraging folks to Do It Right Now while giving sweet harmonies of music, Sugar, to energize people who want to get down on the Hollywood Swinging.-JusKev
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2011
Looking through the Opaque?
The title of the picture reads " A secret meeting on transparency in government was held by the Office of Information Policy in the Justice Department..."
Any time I've picked up the Examiner, I could hardly picked find anything positive on President Obama and his administration. So finding the pick of irony the paper found was no surprise but I found it funny nonetheless and wanted to share
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011
Given up the Green, For the Community
But I don't know what his current living situation his allowing him to do such a noble
Is he in a position where he is able to take that kinda pay cut and be just fine as opposed to others who can barely survive with that type of salary? Probably so.
I just don't want folk to not forget that folk who are truly struggling. So at the same time, I would like to share the positives in the world, as I usually attempt to do, but also raise the issue of education and lack there of, within impoverish communities and the teachers that are truly unpaid.
A respectful bow to you Mr. Powell BUT a salute to all the teachers, especially unpaid, out there in the world....
~juskev
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011
Lil' DeMarcus, Yo Name is Toby!
Reportedly, a fourth grader teach of Norfolk city public school in Virginia implemented a mock slave auction. She separated the children by race; white, black and latino.
Yes, yes, I know, how can these 10 year old kids understand enslavement and its extremely dramatic effects on the human psyche and destruction of a culture of people? Shameful we should show kids the reality of the history of our nation at such an early age, right?
Well this teacher is not the only one to have gotten this bright idea. An elementary school teacher in Ohio also felt this was a great idea.
In this day and age, children at that age are comprehending much faster than my generation (80's babies) could even imagine and much much faster (no offense) than generations before that. But that is because of the world we live in, things can become obsolete with the blink of an eye.
So is this truly appropriate? At what degree of detail do we show our children these realities, if we are to give them a kick of reality in history?
It seems with this generation of adolescent, we are ready to give insert into their minds the realities of sexual conduct but yet don't believe their minds can handle understanding discrimination at the age of 12? I remember my first encounter of being discriminated against was when I was 10, being called a "Nigger." I am still not saying what this 4th grade teacher did was right OR completely wrong. But what if she did not separate the children by race at all and simply did a mock slave auction where everyone's ethnicity/race was involved? Isn't it OK wanting the kids to have a foundation of compassion towards a culture that almost completely stripped and destroyed?
I know many of you still say that an activity like this does not belong in the classrooms but I think this was a good concept with HORRIBLE execution.
I wanted to make this a thoroughly researched topic but instead I'd rather just spark interest of others reading for their own purpose of researching if they want to. Simple as that. Now, I will leave you to "Do the Dishes..."
~juskev
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2011
Muhammad Ali is a Punching Bag
I found this to be something amazing and boxing being one of my major hobbies right now, definitely catches my mind.
Another gift from the Higher Power to give to the world....
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011
DOING IT RIGHT: 100%
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2011
My T.G.I.F.
Good look to my boy B. Aziz on this one!
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011
Kids to Hell or Go to Jail?
School vouchers. Vouchers, for those are able to receive them, help families in need, who are unable to afford a better education for their teens. But they also, arguably, are a temporary fix to a broken system and do not go to directly to the source of the problem; the broken school system.
Tough choice of morale, indeed.
Now comes a desperate mother wanting the best for her children, at least that is what we can assume since they live in the Projects in Akron, Ohio. Well known for its impoverished areas.
The law is the law, right? She tricked the system that was failing her, so she should be jailed, right?
I don't know....
Read more --> http://www.blackeconomicdevelopment.com/black-mother-jailed-for-sending-kids-to-white-school-district/
What's Wrong With This Picture?...
And yes I know I may be a little late on this but I wanted to jump in on the fun
Shout out to On.Us.Tees blogspot (which can be found the blogs I follow) for this one!
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2011
The deadly sin of Burgers ~ The Luther
The Luther was recently rated the number 1 burger in America. No, obesity is NOT a problem in this country, sike! I can't remember the last time I saw children playing outside after Christmas with their new toys. I remember when my parents would not let me come inside until it got dark on any given day. What happen to parents forcing their kids to play outside and get some exercise?
I am not going on a rant, I am sure most of yall get the picture...
MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2011
Remembering my paved path (continued)....
~ 1968, he knew...
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2011
Effective Barbershops: A Dying Breed?..
Remember when haircuts were just 10 dollars? I know those of the older generation can remember when it was 3-5 dollars. Now 16 dollars is considered a steal deal. I will use the cliche phrase "in the economy", barbershops can not efficiently run their shops on the prices we all used to know but I have noticed something as the prices have risen quality of some of the barbershops have gone down, well at least in my opinion.
So Kev, why not just cut your own hair?
Funny you'd ask. I definitely would have no problem in doing it myself and believe, over a short time period, could learn to do a great job.
BUT, I see going to the barbershops as a sound investment in the community. Very often barbershops and salons are at the center of the community. Involving themselves as sponsors for local businesses, little league athletics ect. Lately its been hard to find the good ole barbershops these days. You know the ones where they have the one elder man who shares stories and offers an abundances of conventional wisdom and experience to the youth... Don't see none of that really too much. But the baby boomers of the world won't live forever.. Understanding they have a business to run, shops have become more efficient in doing things by appointment instead the good ole walk-ins. But that doesn't leave much room sometimes for people to sit around and discuss/argue the ill and deals of the community and world.
Maybe it's just me... I'm what you may call, "old school at heart" type of man. So I appreciate the nostalgic idiosyncrasies brought forth by those who have been here for a while.
Aiight those are my randoms thoughts, just got the fresh cut...I'm out
-juskev
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2010
A World Hard To Keep, But Easy To See
There are tons of things going on in the World, too much for me to even attempt to keep track of. Everything from the recent South and North Korean head bumping, to continual European bank failures, to Nicaraguan bullying of the Costa Rican border...
In lue of that, I would like to speak of my many travels this year; 7 countries, which included a 2 day driving trip through 5 European countries (U.K., France, Belgium, The Netherlands, & Germany); being the best man in a wedding in Montego Bay; flying to Costa Rica for week, driving through the country side.
I want to encourage others to see the world and gain more perspectives, break your comfort zone. I personally also do it for those who can't, which include much of my immediate and close family. I will leave you all with just a few pictures to enjoy from my year of many travels....
open your eyes,
no fool, with ya mind,
see, ya so closed minded,
you been walking blindly on this earth,
comfortable in ya dark, afraid to step in the light,
cause when first felt, it made ya eyes hurt
just because your dollar makes sense (cents),
doesn't mean another's wealth, has no worth
come to find out most of the world doesn't live or think like you,
so when the truth speaks,
we find ourselves in the dirt looking for the pieces of reality,
we fail to keep,
open your eyes with ya mind....
~juskev
In lue of that, I would like to speak of my many travels this year; 7 countries, which included a 2 day driving trip through 5 European countries (U.K., France, Belgium, The Netherlands, & Germany); being the best man in a wedding in Montego Bay; flying to Costa Rica for week, driving through the country side.
I want to encourage others to see the world and gain more perspectives, break your comfort zone. I personally also do it for those who can't, which include much of my immediate and close family. I will leave you all with just a few pictures to enjoy from my year of many travels....
open your eyes,
no fool, with ya mind,
see, ya so closed minded,
you been walking blindly on this earth,
comfortable in ya dark, afraid to step in the light,
cause when first felt, it made ya eyes hurt
just because your dollar makes sense (cents),
doesn't mean another's wealth, has no worth
come to find out most of the world doesn't live or think like you,
so when the truth speaks,
we find ourselves in the dirt looking for the pieces of reality,
we fail to keep,
open your eyes with ya mind....
~juskev
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010
The Power of a Pen The Power of a Vote!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010
Who makes the top 10?
Yes, a good quick read......congressional scandals
MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2010
Fact Drop: Third World
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| Cold War map of 1st, 2nd and 3rd world countries |
Just wanted to share the actual meaning behind "Third World" when referring to another country. We, the citizens of the U.S., have decided bastardize the meaning as we do many other meanings of words. It simply refers to countries, that did not align themselves with capitalism (1st world) or communism(2nd world) during the Cold War. These countries, whom of which decided not to jump on any particular bandwagon were usually were neutral (and had their own financial system already set up). Now, yes our bastardization of the word does have some substance because many of these countries are impoverished. They include some African nations and some South American (or American) nations as well as a few Asian nations (i.e China Communist).
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
Alexandria VA a place for cocktails!
Its at PX in the elegantly classic area of Old Towne (and HELLA expensive) Alexandria.
Big Up, VA!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
Just had one of those days
You know the feeling you get when you feel like an idiot in not being to get a task done and people have high hopes? I have had many of the occurrences in my field but then you may suspect I suck at what I do or what I do requires a good amount failure before success. In any case...
12-hour work day with no positive results...
But then you remember you are alive and healthy and there's always tomorrow....
In this crazy world, I thank the Lord for that...
-juskev
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2010
Remembering my paved path....
I am ever so grateful for the courage of Dr. Yates and his fellow classmates of color for helping to pave a path so that I may attend such a prestigious university as Virginia Tech. Tech's education and environment made me well-equipped for the world. Involved in everything from the Computer Science clubs, to Student Government, President of the Black Student Alliance, and associated and work on several committee with much of all of the top administrators of Virginia Tech...Marching on the steps of Burruss Hall and busting into the President's administrative office when they decided to do away with affirmative action
It is both an honor and privilege to be able to follow the footsteps of those,who in some cases gave their lives, to prove equality for all. Dr. Yates may not have thought he was doing anything grand by wanting to simply attend a great University and receive the same quality of education as everyone else, but to those students and alumni of color, it meant receiving a quality of education that some never dreamed that could ever afford or have; it meant becoming one the first in their family to attend a 4-year University; it meant, still in this day, fighting the odds that one day they'd be incarcerated or selling drug soon to be 6 feet under.
Big Up to you, Dr. Yates! Thanks....
May you rest in peace at your heavenly home.
-juskev
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2010
Food, 'Die' Cheap
After reading this article, http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128621057, I was inspired to write this post....
Yes, I pride myself on eating healthy. I remember making a pledge and promise to myself while I was in college, that once I graduated, while I can AFFORD to, I will eat as healthy as possible no matter what because I had no excuse unless times truly got that rough in which what kinds of food i put in my body no longer mattered.
Anyone else see that as an issue though???
We as a country continue to pounce on those who are obese and even I turn my nose up at the obese sometimes because much of it also does have to do with exersize as well. BUT it is amazing to me how we push for healthy eating habits and yet the cost to do so is not for the lower middle class family. No, you aint got to shop at Whole Foods or places like Trader Joe's who have their own contracted farmers. It is simple looking at the labels and knowing what you put in your bodies but I came to the realization a few years ago very often, the things you often want to put in your body tend to stack their bills high when it comes to checking out.
Just a few things and habits with healthy eating and shopping:
- items that contain High Fructose Corn Syrup - the reason why many have raved about this cheap man-made material is because the fact that produces chemical addiction in the body and induces fat building because it is often harder to break down this substance...you will also notice most items with this material in it, tend be cheaper, of course
- i know this sounds a bit corny and much, but try being things in which the ingredients you at least know or understand, so you can now how much of the bad or good stuff is going in your body, lol
- Frozen vegetable are often "flash frozen" and can be just as healthy as the fresh produce than can go bad quickly and be quite expensive
- A big reason why we are addicted to these fatty food is taste, most will say all these dag gone healthy foods have no taste....that is true statement, if you add no season to your foods. I am huge fan of seasoning which does wonders to your food and can often make it healthier as well.
- Consume foods that make you full quicker...you know how you can be so hungry you can eat a whole pizza? try eating a whole 'whole wheat' pizza and tell me if you can finish it? Probably pretty tough to finish, not only because it's not that tasty but hugely because foods higher in fiber content tend to make your fuller hence lower increase in your appetite....but use some common sense too, if you are actively exersizing your appetite will increase no matter what.
Also here is WebMD's list of healthy foods under a dollar.....mostly fruit but, it's a start.
by the way, that BMI mess definitely is not accurate for the record, it says that I am near obese because I am 5'2 at 132lbs and I am athelete, boxing and basketball, go figure....
THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010
A Valid Race
As I read that quote once again, I thought to myself...there may in fact be some truth to that.
The concept of "race" when referring to one's complexion was created in the United States but it's concept is Euro-centric to some extent. "We" American took the Eurocentric socio-econical class concept and essentially twisted it a little further to a form of control.
that is the only two-sense, I wanted to add, haha..
-juskev
MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010
Simple humility
That man was eating that pizza like it was his first meal since birth.
A guy in a suit walked up to him and quietly asked "are you hungry!". The man on the ground shook his head, yes. And the man in a suit proceeded to give the whole pizza in a box and walk back to his car and drove off. I saw the man sitting down had a cell and seemed to be sending a text...that may or may not relevant but nonetheless.
Guy was sitting their playing his heart out...
Be humble. Be human. Be.
-juskev
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010
The black man should be angry....
Photos says enough...
THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010
'If chivalry's dead, women killed it...' '
A quote from a blind businessman on the metrorail when a woman gave up here seat for him to sit yesterday morning.
Thought that was quite the interesting quote.
But to add more to that, has the so-called independent woman killed chivalry? Do us men really feel that there isn't much left for us to do since many women of the current generation feel they can do it all themselves, even when a man attempts show some chivalry it is can often be back-fired? I wonder....
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2010
Cash or Credit?
Reading the free local Express paper from the DMV area, I came across their top story where the DCPS are expected to raise the average salaries of the educators of the worse public schools in the nation. The union has renegotiated there contracts for 2 year salary increases to average $81K, in which teachers have not seen increases since 2006.
I believe all educators deserved to be compensated extremely well. But my only inquiry is should they be rewarded for a current failing school system or should we automatically increase the salaries and hope money talks? Why not also give the teachers better quality materials first as well.
But in lue of my inquiry I must remember I am not in the shoes of the teachers that go to work everyday and work with what they got....
Just some quick simple thoughts
MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010
Race bigotry, no sympathy
The law prohibits the teaching of any classes that promote “the overthrow of the United States government,” “resentment toward a race or class of people,” “are designed primarily for pupils of a particular ethnic group” or “advocate ethnic solidarity instead of the treatment of pupils as individuals.”
Definitely wanted to post my thoughts on this one...to the point.
Ethnic studies brings about offense behavior towards the government, really? How does a class on learning about other cultures relay to over throwing the government? Is that those who are in power are afraid of people gaining the truth of history of the United States overthrowing governments less powerful than them. Do we need to mention Guatemala, Chile, ect.?
I remember back in high school (late 90's early 2000's) still learning the same ole history and knowing little about my own or any ones else culture except for Europe (mainly British) and US history. If we, the United States of America, claim to be such a diverse country that is open to other cultures, why are we sending the message that learning about another culture mean you are dishonoring your country?
If you travel anywhere else outside of the U.S, the most common language used other than the language of the native country, is English. Yet most of us north Americans do not even want to take the time to learning and master another country's language.
So as far as resent towards another class of people, I ask what message are we sending then by removing ethnic study courses from a curriculum???
Just wanted to start a discussion on this one...i know this was not the most intricate or thorough post but always willing to put it out there for the fam
MONDAY, MAY 10, 2010
Phenomenal Man by Charles Fox
Handsome Men wonder where my secret dwells
I'm don't resemble Boris, Shemar, or Mr. Chestnut anyone can tell
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm jiving
I say
It's in the depth of my voice
The conviction of my speech
The pep in my step
The length of my reach
I am a man
Phenomenally
Phenomenal Man
That's me.
I walk into a crowd
Just as tranquil as can be
I don't have to call attention to myself through gestures
All eyes are on me
Women wonder about my quiet demeanor and what lurks below the surface
I move with extreme confidence and determination,
I am a King with a purpose
The inferno of emotion, boiling right beneath the exterior
I don't brag, boast, or bother
To trivial things, I am superior
I am a man, an African Monarch
I'm proud of my full lips and the texture of my mane
I am the personification of perseverance
Strong and unwavering
Complex yet difficult while still simple and plain
I'm a man
Phenomenally
Phenomenal Man
That's me.
Some women wonder what attracts them to me
When they look at my face
Gorgeous is not what they see
What they observe is confidence and that's all I can be
Phenomenally
It is the obscurity of my soul
The charm of my heart
My individuality
My willingness to be myself
That makes women pick me up
And leave the 'flashy replica'on the shelf
Phenomenal man
I don't have to talk too loud
Or self promote
When I get the best of you, there is no need for me to gloat
The complexion of my skin, the freckles on my face
The grip of my warmth
The sincerity of my faith
It's the genuine nature of my passion
The stride of my feet
That frustrates the insecure
And makes my life complete
I'm a man
Phenomenally
Phenomenal Man
That's me.
FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010
Angels added to the army...(Continued)
Joshua McMackle was shot and killed this past weekend at Texas Southern University. He was a first year student while attending, only 18...
While attending party, he was shot in the back. I remember when I met him, we were at the annual Street family reunion and we were chillin' most of the time, talking about basketball tryouts he was going to attend while he was in school overseas and such. Intelligent with a great spark of personality and passion for people, just all around good kid who life was stopped short due to foolishness at a party. I am a quarter century old have seen far too many times people of close association and a couple friends pass too quickly over things that really didn't matter in life...
It still hasn't even set in with me...things like this you can never get used to....seems so unreal.....but my thoughts and my mind is currently with J's parents and family. I love ya J and I love yall...May you RIP cous....
they say good die young,
I say the angels are born early,
no, it doesn't make sense,
people these days are real dirty,
taking the life of a mother's boy and a father's son,
What makes you think that you are the only one?
Just cause you have a gun,
Now you aint scarred of anyone,
but without it,
you are a coward,
Now we are his roses,
you the wilted flower,
innocence in a guilty environment,
this proves that our fatherless society,
needs our fathers to come up outta retirement,
we look for answers but remember best,
the short times we had,
will last forever, as you lay to rest,
but no stress,
your life we celebrate like the king,
no lioness,
I wish i could keep on writing,
this is straight off the top,
we love you, we miss you
but the hurt is causing writer's block....
Your soul will live on....Rest In Peace Joshua McMackle
-juskev
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2010
Jump through the history of the 23's
Check it out:
http://www.nike.com/jumpman23/historyofflight/
And by the way, unlike some of my boys back home that probably have every single pair of Jordan's, I've only owned one pair and that was because they were on sale and went perfectly with this one Jersey I had, lol. Dag gone shoes were too narrow for my feet anyway.
-juskev
TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2010
Confederate History Month
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/06/confederate-history-month_n_527363.html
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010
Keep ya hands off!.....my Constitution, too!
This is for my beautiful women of color (even more for my black women) who "go natural" with their hair. Nothing against the beautiful women of our caucasian counterparts but I am sure the women of color may have possibly contemplated putting a mouse trap in their head for every person making an attempt to touch their hair out of the person's own curiosity like the woman of color is a freak show. Yeah i know many of you may have heard this argument before but I read a story today on NPR and wanted share some insight.
I have heard some try to argue it is not a race thing that it is a DIFFERENT thing. NOPE. I have yet to see or come across a situation where caucasian women are the objects of curiosity when it comes to their hair. If it does occur, I am sure the situation is a rarity; I have no doubt in my mind that it is. It even angers me to some extent that people have the audacity to run up to someone they don't know and put their hands on them violating their space and dignity. We are all ignorant to somethings but in this case, ignorance is no excuse.
We still do live in age where the objectification of another human being is a derivative of an exclusionary mentality brewed from a people who still hold institutional power and project their authority on to a culture different than their own....don't get it?...read it slowly :-)
So apparently, and not surprisingly, people are actually divided over the recent passing of the health-care overhaul...i mean bill. Some states feel their constitutional right's and authority are being stripped. Did they forget that President Obama's study was at Harvard Law in the concentration of constitutional law? His forte and I am sure one of his guilty pleasures was to break down the constitution in its entirety. But because when writing such discerning documents you are usually writing, more often than not, in the context of the time in which it is created. The elasticity of a document such as The Constitution allows interpretation to evolve along with society.
....justhoughts, juskev
I have heard some try to argue it is not a race thing that it is a DIFFERENT thing. NOPE. I have yet to see or come across a situation where caucasian women are the objects of curiosity when it comes to their hair. If it does occur, I am sure the situation is a rarity; I have no doubt in my mind that it is. It even angers me to some extent that people have the audacity to run up to someone they don't know and put their hands on them violating their space and dignity. We are all ignorant to somethings but in this case, ignorance is no excuse.
We still do live in age where the objectification of another human being is a derivative of an exclusionary mentality brewed from a people who still hold institutional power and project their authority on to a culture different than their own....don't get it?...read it slowly :-)
....justhoughts, juskev
SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2010
Sunday's Best: A Good Woman
Definitely wanted to put this up in appreciation for all of the beautiful, strong, intelligent, passionate and caring women out there...specially my loved ones...PEACE!
-juskev
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010
Sustainable Growth by Google?
Kudos to Google for this one!
(I might be bias on this one a lil since the CEO and found of google is a VPI&SU grad...go HOKIES, lol)
In Lenoir, N.C. where thousands of workers laid off because of a Furniture store closing, Google takes the opportunity to step in and building a center which would create hundreds of jobs for the laid off workers. Not only that; they would also train the laid off worker in the technology necessary for practically any to do the job.
But my extra two sense on this is, is this consider sustainable growth or is it just a big corporation attempting or continuing to build an empire? True sustainable growth, in context, occurs when a community is able to sustain itself after given the proper resources and tools to do so. So was Google really giving the community a boost or just making itself look good in the public view...or both?
Who know...I do think it is example of the benefit of capitalism, though a lot do not like how the Walmart giant bulldozes into communities whether they like it or not...
just my thought, juskev
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010
The Dean of the PC
Just an FYI since one the geeks that I am, is a Computer geek. :-)
MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010
VA2NY
I've gotten feedback from yall on this blog and I am glad you all are feelin' it. Please let me know about things you would like to add for a post...especially MUSIC, of course I will use my personal discretion on what will be posted since it is my blog but yall know I am always down for some good music.
Let's continue to keep Haiti in our prayers and now also a deep prayer for the Chileans as well. President Obama needs to stop smoking (though he said he would calm it down); one of my cousins had the opportunity to check him in at the hospital in Bethesda, MD...so star struck the President had to tell her to let go of his hand, lol. ....Raheem Devaughn's new's album "Love & War Masterpeace" goes on sale tomorrow...YES! .... While the entire economy seems to be falling into debt til death, another Congressman continues to surplus and...get this, HE RETURNS THE MONEY.
Aiight, yall know I aint into the whole "blogging" my life stories so these are the quick updates for now...back with music soon...peace & blessings
-juskev
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010
Haiti debt forgiven
Yeah I would think, France, part of the G7 would not be so ruthless and say they are still owed by a people they once enslaved and made the Haitians pay for their own freedom.
Actually, I wanted to write a good amount for this post but you know what?....there is plenty of information out there on the history of this country and other countries that have been treated just as horribly but I will continue to bring to light any injustice that I can possibly take the time to share.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2010
Hey there, Sugar Mama!
There are now statistically more women with college degrees than there are men. Women are now beginning to match just as well with the salary compensation and management positions. I mean, what man wouldn't mind a woman taking care of him? A man with a very strong ego...I think we all knew the answer to that. I myself have a pretty strong ego but my pride doesn't carry me nor should carry the relationships we are in. I know for a fact if I were to be in that situation, I'd have no problem with it.
Anyway, I don't really want to say too much about the article. If you want to take the time, give it a read and form an opinion...peace!
-juskev
MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2010
Monday Motivation
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009
Obama's decision: A Wartime hero or zero?
Please know that I am true fan of President Obama which is why I will hold him to the highest esteem and respect and hold him accountable for his words and actions. Let's remind ourselves that President Obama gave a time line on withdrawing troops from Iraq and to not increase the troops in Afghanistan. I truly hope that he does not follow the footsteps of our oh so "ingenius" Former President Bush in becoming a wartime zero; sending surge after surge of troops to Iraq spending billions of dollars on an intricately fabricated story of WMD and Freedom Iraq.
I don't know about you but I continue to try and wrap my head around fighting this war on terror on someone else's turf were thousands of civilians and U.S troops are killed. We are the most powerful country of freedom yet I feel our elitist ways will come back to bite us and I pray that God protects us. But hey that just my lil' ole opinion on that. What does it matter anyway?
I read a very good open letter to the President from the very much outspoken activist and movie director, Michael Moore. He can say SOME things much better than me. I don't always agree with everything he says or projects in his candid films or views but I applaud him nonetheless.
Let's see what happens
I think I'll comment on this post after his speech.
-juskev
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2009
Ending it with a Maze
I ended my wonderfully family oriented Thanksgiving with my annual Maze featuring Frankie Beverly concert at Constitution Hall in the Nation's Capital!
Frankie Beverly is 63 years old still jumping around on stage and doing it like he is 25! You already know music is my theraputic passion. I love live music and you can never go wrong with FB & Maze. It's funny how you can hear the same songs over and over again and they still give that deep down good soul feeling every time. That's what you call timeless music. I can't express in words how great it is to see bands like Maze or Artist like Stevie Wonder or even performers like Jay-Z(MTV Unplugged)...live instrumentation beats the studio any day! You already know what the music does to you at your own home, just imagine that a millions times better. Anyway, I hope everyone had a enjoying, relaxing fun holiday...Let's get through the week to New Year's!!
Remember to thank the Lord everyday for your Ups and Downs....for your life.
I leave you with an appropriate song for holidays..everyday:
-juskev
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
SugarLeaf Vineyard
I wanted share my experience at one of the few black-owned vineyards on the east coast; SugarLeaf Vineyard in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The vineyard was constructed in 2004 by Jerry and Lauren Bias; the owners of the winery.
There is only one way out through a dirt road which ends at a small open space where the house for the fermentation of the grapes occurs. Inside you will find the two medium destemmers, the machine used to crushed the grapes.
Because of the size and location of the vineyard, it makes it a very intimate setting. Very good place to take your significant other on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Their wines are extremely refreshing and tasty...All of them. One of my favorites was the Nubian Nectar; a sweet white desert wine. I am not the biggest fan of white wines but that one I would recommend to anyone that likes a good relaxing bottle of wine.
Check it out and show some support if you can: http://www.sugarleafvineyards.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2009
The Brooklyn roots
I got the best of both worlds. Mother born on a farm in the south, father raised in the heart of Brooklyn.
Cousin off of 131st and Lenox(yeeah that's right, that aint brooklyn!) and another cousin down south that has a strawberry patch (most of yall know exactly why I mentioned that, lol).
Always remember your roots cause you can't understand where ya goin unless you understand and know where YOU'VE(your heritage) been. And it's not where ya from it's where ya at!
-juskev
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009
Aiight, this is for you coffee addicts
I found this interesting illustration of some facts about coffee. I know most of yall may find this one interesting because you drink coffee. Some pretty good facts that I did not know. I think you will definitely like the presentation of the facts.
Enjoy :) ... More interesting posts to come
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009
Inspiration Monday
-juskev
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009
Break free, through Boardwalk!
Interesting fact: Monolopy helped WWII soldiers escape from the German army.
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Silk maps in a board game.....intelligently simple but quite witty idea
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009
Strength in Relationships
San Juan, Puerto Rico taken from my camera phone
The relationshipS we hold.
Different types but the friends and family are the ones which mold
Us into the beautifully strong people we are.
God's love provides eternal strength and joy
But because we are human
God also provides us structure within our environments
The people who are placed there to uplift us and truly give us unconditional love
It is our choice if we choose to see it or not
To run with our low-self esteem greed
Believing that things won't happen to us
And when they do
Project our disbelief and anger when we were wrong
Onto others
Then also believing because it could happen that you are now much weaker for it and you fooled yourself
This clouts your thoughts and manifests into your relationshipS of the very people who truly love you
And creates a repetition of behavior of unhappiness to restore your thoughts of comfort you may have once had
Only to blindly push away the gifts God set forth in front of you.
So again I ask where does my strength come from?
How do I get through the struggles of making just decisions in a unjust world?
There is a people whom of which I share a rich tradition where the village, the community, raises a child.
My relationshipS developed from the environment from which I was presented, then eventually chose, to continue to perpetuate through my spirit of love creating an aura which rejects your projection of low self-esteem, anger and negativity believing my world of positivity has no place in this reality because it does not give negative notions a priority in the progressive journey but yet recognizes that no success is without failures for which those failures are only progressive pit stops to refuel yourself with inspiration lost during the journey.
Inspiration carried from my blood to the muscles built from my community of hardships unshared but recognized by those held in my relationshipS.
If your relationshipS are weak, you will be weak.
Use God as your root and your branches will be strong.
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Just wanted to share my piece of inspiration to the family and stress the importance of relationships. I know I have not shared much of my writing in a while but that's because I didn't want to...
-juskev
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009
Fried Pork and Cookies, mmmmm...
Yall know I can be a health nut when I want to be; but at the end of the day just keep ya self happy and as healthy as possible within your means and taste buds cause anything can take you out. With that said here is my spill...So, you like dipping those Oreos in milk? Well after a dinner table discussion with some colleagues and friends of mine I discovered some interesting facts about cookies, specifically the Oreo, made by Nabisco.
Here is fact #1: Oreos are not kosher and "used" pork fat (i.e. lard) when quick frying the cookie after it was baked.
That leads to fact#2: Oreos are flash fried, as I've heard it referred to i.e. they quickly dip the cookies in a deep fryer for a few moments. It is a very common practice in the U.S. to fully fry an Oreo at carnivals and festivals. If you do not believe me about the "flash frying" of a the cookie. Check out the trans fat content of a Nabisco Oreo; very high. Then ask, why is it so high?... (but just b/c it has an extremely high trans fat content, does not necessarily mean that it is still currently being fried but my guess is that it is..)
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It was very hard to pull any truly concrete sources on this one but I know how to use the internet as an extremely powerful and resourceful tool. But once again, I am only disseminating this information to provoke thought and discussion. I really like that coin phrase "u do the dishes", haha.
Peace!
-juskev
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009
Left vs Right
If you want a simplistic view of this whole "Left" vs. "Right" when it is referring to government politics....here it is:
Left vs. Right
That is, if you actually care...I am just disseminating info.
Can you guess where President Obama may lie?
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009
BE YOU!
"I can't base what I am gonna be, off what everybody else isn't" (saw this quote from my boy Mr. Austin, good look)
I post this quote because I just want to simple say and remind us that just because someone else is doing the same thing you are doing or thinking the same way you are thinking, does not mean that YOU are not original yourself. Don't always try to create the wheel; the ingenious ones often times reinvent and reuse it. As I always try to push to others and remind myself, don't worry bout the next person or the last person, BE YOU!
-juskev
I post this quote because I just want to simple say and remind us that just because someone else is doing the same thing you are doing or thinking the same way you are thinking, does not mean that YOU are not original yourself. Don't always try to create the wheel; the ingenious ones often times reinvent and reuse it. As I always try to push to others and remind myself, don't worry bout the next person or the last person, BE YOU!
-juskev
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009
Open your door to endless possibilities
It is you, you have to blame for missed opportunities. It is you, you have to blame for continual unhappiness and held anger. It is you. You are not a victim but a VICTORY because you are still here and were kept for the opportunities that await you, if YOU take personal responsibility for your emotions, your actions, your thoughts. YOU ARE GREAT. BE YOU!
(No poem this time, just a message, lol)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2009
Someone is always listening!
People around say some wild and disturbingly funny things...this ish is not made up cause a lot of it i hear on the metro my self!
Here is one conversation from a recent post:
Greatest girlfriend ever?
Outside the Bethesda Metro, post happy hour:
Early/mid 20-something guy and girl who appear to be new co-workers, after several drinks.
Guy: "It took me more than 2 years to pay off my credit card after college."
Girl: "Yeah, my boyfriend has some serious credit card debt. So, I told him that if he got it under $1,000 I'd give him all the blowjobs he wanted for a whole weekend."
Guy: "Uh, wow. Sounds like a good deal for him?"
Girl: "Yeah, so he got it down to $900 a few days ago."
Guy: "Woah."
Girl: "But his car just broke down and he had to put like $1,000 on the card. So, should I still do it?"
Guy: ...
Early/mid 20-something guy and girl who appear to be new co-workers, after several drinks.
Guy: "It took me more than 2 years to pay off my credit card after college."
Girl: "Yeah, my boyfriend has some serious credit card debt. So, I told him that if he got it under $1,000 I'd give him all the blowjobs he wanted for a whole weekend."
Guy: "Uh, wow. Sounds like a good deal for him?"
Girl: "Yeah, so he got it down to $900 a few days ago."
Guy: "Woah."
Girl: "But his car just broke down and he had to put like $1,000 on the card. So, should I still do it?"
Guy: ...
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Overheard in DC
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2009
Let's go fishing for.....Deer?
Yeah, I just thought this would be an interesting posting. A man sailing out in the ocean found a deer treading in the water...yeah, in the middle of the ocean. Interesting, right???
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2009
The 1st
Her roll may not of been the most dignified (Mammy) and even she herself felt some kinda way when she was not even allowed to accept her award at the show (year 1939). But she knew at that moment in time that she was representing a people and opening the doors for those that have been able to achieve greatness today.
We will pay tribute to you, Sister McDaniel.
Inspiration.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2009
Happy Born Day pop!!!
Pop's, I love you and thank you for always being there us.
Feliz Compleanos to mi padre!!!!
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
Feeling like a kid...
Anyway, I just finished buying all 7albums of the A Tribe Called Quest, not including the remix album, best of and lost tribes. I never actually owned the officially copies so decided to purchase them. Definitely feeling like with a brand new toy. I love my music! All this with shipping cost me a total of $30.00. Every CD and case in excellent condition. Thank you Amazon.com's used section!!
ATCQ is the group I can most relate to. I LOVE jazz and I love my hard core raw truth telling stories of hip-hop and they were one of the best if not the best at mixing the two. Very laid back beats with rhymes intellectually stimulating but still carry the necessary street credibility. Can't ask for nothing better than that. I know some of us are on Facebook and seen those notes that ask you to take songs from a group to describe your life...Tribe would definitely be the artists that describes me best.
Hope yall had a good, relaxing weekend, if not make sure you MAKE some time for ya self!
Peace!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2009
1-9-6-3! HAPPY FOUNDER'S DAY TO MY FRATERNITY (THE GREATEST)!!!
46 years ago on this day, 12 honorable and great men, both scholarly and family men, during a time of great history and tribulation in our country, on the steps or Morgan State College now Morgan State University, founded Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINCORPORATED!
HAPPY FOUNDER'S DAY TO ALL MY BRUHS AND SWEETHEARTS!
The late, Most Gracious and Honorable Sweetheart, Ms Audrey Brooks
OW OWWWWWW!!!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
For my people, our people, all people
A War For Your Soul-Birmingham version from Erisai Films on Vimeo.
Whether you agree or disagree with everything or anything that video says, one message speaks out the most to me....PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
**big ups to my brotha from anotha motha, Kenny, for the video.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2009
An Unfortunate Rarity
A couple weeks ago, I saw something that was rare, regrettably so and still have not seen it since...a man of color (i.e. black) with his suit and tie on, ready for work, pushing a stroller with a baby down the sidewalk.
Why was I excited and felt a sense of pride at first but felt sad and anger moments after?...
I believe those feelings came from the fact, that still today, the fatherless is a prominent issue. There is a very good book I would recommend for ALL to read; Black Men and the journey to fatherhood by Leonard Pitts, jr. A special thank you to my boy M. Goode for that one. This book gives great insight to fatherhood and some understanding of why some choose to run from the responsibility.
Thank you pop's...Dad, you did what you were supposed to do; give unconditional love and structure to us and are an integral part of why I am a strong God-fearing good man and am and continuing to grow to be a better man each day. Not a day goes by that I do not thank God for both of my beautiful loving parents. TOO many of my peers unfortunately were not fortunate enough to have both but best believe even with one prominent parent they came out on top but as it has been shared with me, not without an internal struggle that I can only begin to understand, never fully...
Just wanted to share my thoughts...
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
The Twins
I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing the exact moment the 1st plane and the 2nd plane hit the Towers. I was in the Chesterfield Technical Center in my Cisco Networking class. The details don't really that much, just know they are very distinct and vivid as I can imagine a lot of you have the same type of recollection.
But I also think of the thousands of lives lost senselessly elsewhere and sympathize with them as well. I am not sure why this comes to mind, but I think about the country of Laos; whom during the Vietnam war were friend nor foe of the either side. We, the United States of America, dropped ammo and explosives left over from the war in this neutral country( there are other parts of that story of course) but in general. The country decades later is still feeling the effects; children and adults everyday losing limbs and are killed. A small example of injustice done by US.
We are still hurt from the horrific and tragic events of September 11, 2001 but keep in perspective and keep God in mind for both forgiveness and healing for all.
My heart is with the fallen victims and their loved ones. May they continue to rest in peace and may God continue to be with the families and friends....God bless America.
Again I say, an injustice anywhere is an in justice everywhere
-jus kev
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
Eta Xi, Intelligently Designed
Big UPS and CONGRATULATIONS to the VIRGINIA TECH COLONY...EXCUSE ME, ETA XI CHAPTER OF IOTA PHI THETA FRATERNITY, IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINCORPORATED!!!! OW OW!
Yes, I am a proud member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated and a co-founder of the Virginia Tech colony, now ETA XI chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated.
But what I am more impressed and proud of is how my line brothers and other members of the chapter have currently progressed and obtained the chapter letters. They are the ones who I am dedicating this blog post to. I could not be any prouder than I am right now!!! Getting established as a strong, progressive force at Virginia Tech is not easy at all. Though I was not there and do not know a lot of the work they put into getting the chapters, I remember when I was there helping to establish us as a colony; an experience that I will never forget.
That goes for all of the fraternities and sororities out there, as well all know how much truly goes into getting yourseleves established. I am posting the description of the Facebook group dedicated to those Exa Xi Owtlaws of Iota Phi Theta, Incorporated.
"The Eta Xi chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. was founded on the campus of Virginia Tech on December 28, 2006 by four courageous brothers.
Since its founding, Iota Phi Theta has demonstrated a growth rate unmatched by any Black Greek Organization before or since. Time and time again, we have seen that there are men who are seeking an organization with the vibrancy and creativity that are unique to Iota Phi Theta. We are actively seeking men who are interested in helping us to "Build a Tradition" and who are unwilling to settle for "Resting Upon One."
This group is the place look if you want to find OWt information, updates and the latest events going on with the VT Colony.
The Brown and Gold Iota Men at Virginia Tech are:
Nathan "Stand OWt" Howell
Maurice "The Architect" Clark
Mathew "Clutch" Good
Brian "Firecracker" Glover
Mark "I Am Legend" Saunders
Beside the Centaurs of Iota Phi Theta there are those beautiful and oooooh so sweet Iota Sweethearts that support the brothers of Iota like no other!
The first EVER Iota Sweetheart on the campus of Virginia Tech is:
Tiara Riley"
The name of the original line that crossed in the Fall of 2006 at Virginia Tech is I.S. Intelligent Design. It has two meanings behind it and I'll leave the explanation of it at that.
and yes, yours truly Kevin i.k.a "Spoken Word", the ACE, holding it dowwwwn!
Let's get it, Virginia Tech!!!
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2009
The good ole summer days
Thanks for having Lonnie Johnson invent my favorite summertime toy way back when.
You can't tell me when you were a kid you didn't want a SuperSoaker. If you didn't, I'm sorry you had no childhood..just joking...
-Jus Kev
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2009
Keep ya head up Hokies
Yes, I am Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Computer Science graduate of 2007.
From day one I stepped foot onto Virginia Tech's campus, adversity was there to welcomed me and my colleagues. Spring of 2002, Affirmative Action voted out by the Board of Visitors (BOV). I and about 100 hundred other Virginia Tech students busted into the President's office and demanded to know why they had made a decision ahead of the Supreme Court case decision involving Michigan University.
Another incident, not widely publicized at all, occurred in the Student center where feces was spread on the door of the NAACP office with part of the message saying "Go back to Africa" you can figure out the rest. The feces was removed before authorities could document the scene so those who may research my find it hard to come up with results. Please take my word for it. I was there with the my roommate who was at the time the president of the NAACP. I believe that was late Fall 2004.
Then we move to the young man who shot and killed the Blacksburg officer. That was the first week of Spring 2006. And of course that cold spring day in April 2007...
Now we come to the first week of Spring 2009 and begin with another tragedy. Two students were found shot and dead in a vehicle at the National Jefferson Forest. Some information on that can be found at http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/story.php?relyear=2009&itemno=639
I for one believe God only test the strong and I'm not here to argue that point. That is my religion, spirituality and positive nature speaking. Virginia Tech has always been resilient when it comes to tragedy and issues of the past and futures. I know this because I was well involved with the student leadership at Tech and had pleasure of creating great relations with faculty, staff and the President's office. The student body as whole does not let tragedy influence the atmosphere, when faced with tragedy we used it to show our strength in numbers. I honestly do not have much more to say because as write this I am remembering that cold spring day in April and become lost in thought. But as we mourn for all those who have lost their loved ones and have made their transitions. Let's remember that it is just that...a transition that we all one day will make as well. I believe we are below the heavens in a present day hell meant to prepare us for our transition.
So as i sit and reminisce,
on those that we miss,
missing their happiness which gave us bliss,
No there's nothing we can do to dismiss,
the hurt that comes about,
but believe their transition was not made in vain, no doubt,
God got it covered,
An angel with wings that has now made their route,
Many may not know the pain to lose a loved one,
I know it all too well,
I'll be a witness to God's blessings,
that you heart will heal and time will tell,
the story of a life once lived but not failed,
continue to keep you head up,
cause when you look up in the sky,
there they will be,
Another angel looking down,
at the God in you and me...
-jus kev
Patience is a virtue..
The Lord isn't really being slow about his promise as some people think. No, He is being patient for your sake.....2 peter 3:9
Sent from my cousin Tam, just felt like posting it for inspiration to you.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2009
Just a beautiful night in the city...
The night is very calm. The city lights reflecting off the potomac drawing a blurred vision of the city; a reflection of my past. I sit here and reminisce on the times where I could have been in jail, could have been six feet under, could have not made it to college, may not have graduated, the people who told me I couldn't do it, the people who called me wack and fake and still don't believe, never feeling bitter still willing to give a faithful smile. I only pray that God would give them a heart as strong as the I one have been blessed with.
I also sit missing a friend, who I still believe is a life partner, who is distantly near. Finally learned to let go but love can never be let go.
Anyway, happy birthday Mike!
I continue not do this for me but live for those who can't, my family, thru me by God....
Bueno Noches
-jus kev
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Random thought for the day
The difference between rap and hip-hop is like the difference between saying I love you and I am in love with you.
-jus kev
-jus kev
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2009
You called him "The Coming", didn't you?
Continents
By definition a continent is Conventionally, "...understood to be large, continuous, discrete masses of land, ideally separated by expanses of water." Many of the seven most commonly recognized continents identified by convention are not discrete land masses separated by water.
-Reference: Wikipedia
So pretty much it is under discretion by whatever authority to call a land mass a continent.
Had it not been for the man-made Panama canal, North and South America would just be America. Actually, many South American natives refer to the continent as just America.
India identifies itself as a subcontinent because 1. The Himalayas and 2. Society as a whole depicts Asians as fair-skinned with slanted eyes and did not want to be identified that way
Europe has been an argument for centuries about it truly being a continent; mostly by mountain terrain, specifically Caucasus and Ural Mountains and small bodies of water i.e. Caspian sea, Ural River and Black Sea
Aiight enough of my geekness for today, you can add to it or just take it in...Hope you made it through Monday!
Peace & Blessings
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009
Back for the first time...
Meeting the professor
This to me is the best part about my personality and going to different places....meeting DIFFERENT people and connecting.
I sat by a well
-know professor of philosophy from Iran on my flight. This man taught at Harvard, Princeton and Columbia universities to name a few. I asked do you enjoy teaching and he said "you are not a teacher if you don't enjoy it so of course I do." He was on his way back from a conference in Sweden.
He looked at me and said "long flight, I'm tired"
It's weird, he kept saying how he's living and he's tired...and he had that sort of aura to him too...jus tired..
No I never got his name, didn't want to bother him with that
Tired of the streets,
Tired of the beef,
Tired of givin',
Tired of defeat,
So tired of the yelling,
And the people who want to hate,
People look at you thinking they know your fate,
Tired of rejection,
Tired of the pain,
Tired of friends taking advantage of you just because they feel like they're goin insane,
Tired of walking with no end in sight,
Tired of the world
But God said never get tired of life...
-jus kev
Get atcha in the states!