I was watching "Scream Blacula Scream" (1973) and wondering if black people really held wakes/funeral with the dearly departed laid/stretched out at home (like Italians..or do I watch too much TV?").

Quote of the Day 10/29/2009

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

Quote of the Day: "The reason grandparents and grandchildren get along so well is that they have a common enemy." ~Sam Levenson, (1911 - 1980) ~

Lord knows me & Muda could attest to this one when it came to my mother/her daughter! LOL

Black Atlas - Your Passport to the Black Experience

http://www.blackatlas.com/
This American Airlines site is causing quite a controversy. Take a look & leave your thoughts.

Somebody spotted a coyote in Forest Park (urban area)! Guess who won't be powerwalking over there anytime soon? No sir, not me! The possum in my backyard was enough. I *thought* I lived in the 'hood, not the backwoods...geez.

After 26 years, ABCs "V" is back!!

http://abc.go.com/shows/v/
I absolutely loved this show! Rat eating aliens disguised as humans in an effort to steal Earth's water supply. They even procreated with us once. OMG! Gotta love it!

SciFi Channel will also run the original show.

Quote of the Day 10/20/2009

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.

~Bob Marley, Jamaican reggae musician & singer (1945 - 1981) ~

Mom Faces Trial After Daughter Found in Storage

http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/the_black_diaspora_news/13452
Wow......

Quote of the Day

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

"A woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself. " ~Susan B. Anthony~

You STILL a Baby Mama!

Doesn't matter if you're 16 or 36, if you were married for 20 years, or if you don't even know his last name.  If you have any of the following problems, you my dear are still a baby mama.

• Child support had/has to governed by the state/court
• You have a visitation schedule
• Donor considers taking of his children babysitting
• Donor dodges your calls on payday and on weekends
• You have to play detective to find out if and/or where he works
• He wants you to explain every dollar he provides outside of a regular support payment

 

 

She Would've Been 21 Today...

http://msmo72.multiply.com/video/item/131/Missing_You_-_Happy_Birthday_Tyra
My baby sister would've been legal today. I miss her so much.

Cake Wrecks

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/10/13/dining/20091014-CAKE_index.html
Some of these are hilarious...especially the "Nothing" one!

Piercings, Tattoos and Mohawks at Work - Career Advice Article

http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-2065-Workplace-Issues-Piercings-Tattoos-and-Mohawks-at-Work/?sc_extcmp=JS_2065_home1&SiteId=cbmsnhp42065&ArticleID=2065>1=23000&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=635fa5c640744e09bed82789a474a421-308835533-JE-5
I'm sure most of you don't need this so, feel free to pass this info along to the youngsters entering the workforce.

Survey Reveals a Majority of Companies Prohibit Social Networking on the Job

Workers who want to share the latest news with Facebook friends and Twitter followers will need to wait until after hours or risk violating company policy, a new survey suggests. More than half (54 percent) of chief information officers (CIOs) interviewed recently said their firms do not allow employees to visit social networking sites for any reason while at work.

The survey was developed by Robert Half Technology, a leading provider of information technology (IT) professionals on a project and full-time basis, and conducted by an independent research firm. It was based on telephone interviews with more than 1,400 CIOs from companies across the United States with 100 or more employees.

CIOs were asked, "Which of the following most closely describes your company's policy on visiting social networking sites, such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, while at work?" Their responses include: Prohibited completely (54 percent); Permitted for business purposes only (19 percent); Permitted for limited personal use (16 percent); and Permitted for any type of personal use (10 percent).

"Using social networking sites may divert employees' attention away from more pressing priorities, so it's understandable that some companies limit access," said Dave Willmer, executive director of Robert Half Technology. "For some professions, however, these sites can be leveraged as effective business tools, which may be why about one in five companies allows their use for work-related purposes."

Willmer cautioned that employees should always exercise good judgment, no matter how lenient their company's policy. "Professionals should let common sense prevail when using Facebook and similar sites -- even outside of business hours," he said. "Regrettable posts can be a career liability."

Robert Half Technology offers the following tips for employees looking to protect their professional reputation when using social networking sites:

1. Know what's allowed. Make sure you understand and adhere to your company's social networking policy.

2. Use caution. Be familiar with each site's privacy settings to ensure personal details or photos you post can be viewed only by people you choose.

3. Keep it professional. Use social networking sites while at work to make connections with others in your field or follow industry news -- not to catch up with family or friends.

4. Stay positive. Avoid complaining about your manager and coworkers. Once you've hit submit or send, you can't always take back your words -- and there's a chance they could be read by the very people you're criticizing.

5. Polish your image. Tweet or blog about a topic related to your profession. You'll build a reputation as a subject matter expert, which could help you advance in your career.

6. Monitor yourself. Even if your employer has a liberal policy about social networking, limit the time you spend checking your Facebook page or reading other people's tweets to avoid a productivity drain.

Mike Epps: Under Rated...Never Faded & X-Rated (Showtime)

Rating:	★★★★
Category:	Movies
Genre:	Comedy

...is sooo much better than his last cable comedy hour. I was in a pretty janky mood yesterday, but when he started talking about black mothers & sassy teenage girls, it took me back to that time (my momma & me) & had me CTFU!

Black Travel Guides, Photos, Deals, Maps, Events - SoulOfAmerica

http://www.soulofamerica.com/

Facing & Forgiving

As I sit here watching an episode of Lockup, my mind start to go in a 1000 different directions.  The fact that my sister would've 21 years old this week didn't help.

This particular episode features a meeting of a convicted murderer and the victim's (part of a drug deal gone bad) mother & wife.  Apparently, it's part of a program some prison system offers.  The mother read a letter that she had written before she arrived to the meeting & gave the offender a chance to respond.  In the end, he said he'd never ask her forgiveness & she interrupted, stating she already had.  She didn't forgive the act but she forgave the man who made a terrible decision.

It really made me wonder if I could ever face & forgive the lousy bastard who maliciously & senselessly murdered my mother & 10 year old sister - two very innocent individuals. 

I did, along with several family members, have the chance & took full advantage to address this coward during his court sentencing.  The court gave us the time we needed to speak what was on our minds & hearts.  The emotions were extremely high.  While addressing the offender, my aunt & sister's father let their rage get the best of them.  I was sure they'd both be detained if not arrested, but it didn't go that far.

Even when we questioned their killer all he did was shake his head - almost in shame, but I wasn't buying it.  He never even looked up (which, in hindsight, was probably best and on the advice on the public defender).

Over decade later this whole ordeal still haunts me & probably always will. 

I had to pick out a headstone for my mother, while this bastard can still pick up the phone to call his. 

Forgiveness? I'm just not there yet.

"Don't trip, He ain't thru with me yet." ~Steve Harvey~

 

Throwback Thurs. ~ After 12, Before 6 ~

Sam Salter ~ 1997

Remember this one?