Shock Value: Entry 200 "Transition"

Today, I want to talk to those of you who care about me in some shape form or fashion. Most recently, due to aging or other circumstances, I have been feeling the need to do something different. I have been feeling very complacent lately. Now, if you don't know anything about me, you should know, I cannot stand to do the same thing repetitively, or in lames terms, over and over again. Over the course of the last few months, I have been thinking a lot more about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. I think personally, I may be going through a "Transition." According to WordWeb.Net, "Transition" signifies a passage. It is the act of passing from one state or place to another.

I realize now more than ever, I may be on the cusp of a "Transition." I have most recently begin evaluating my life, relationships, career, and a number of other things I am engaged in. With this evaluation, I have realized that when you don't feel you are meeting your true capacity as it relates to the work, energy, and time you spend doing things on a daily basis, this could lead to very negative side-effects. For some, it could lead to stress and depression. Now, I ain't one to stress and I don't believe for me depression is an option. But I do know that this "Transition" has caused me to become more focused on that which I always neglect---ME. I am an advocate for everyone under the sun, but I have begun to wonder who is advocating for me? I rarely talk about myself, goals, or accomplishments because I believe that I might be viewed as selfish. However, it might be time I speak up for SELF.

One thing I do know, is GOD has a way of moving us in the right direction when we may be moving ourselves in the wrong one. I think part of my "Transition" involves a shift from my daily mundane activities towards the Manifestation of my Destiny. One of my favorite Gospel singers, Deitrick Haddon, has a song that says, "The things I use to do, I don't do no more, cause I been, changed, I'm a changed man." The sums up where I believe this "Transition" is taking me. I don't think it's going to be easy, but I know it is necessary. I think I'm going to switch it up, starting today, right now actually. Let me apologize in advance to any of you all that may be negatively impacted or affected, but you only get one shot at this thing called LIFE, and as Eminem said, sometimes you have to "Lose Yourself."

If you LOVE me; LOVE me through my "Transition." If you HATE me; HATE me through my "Transition." Either way I will be fine. As Fred Hammond said, "NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER!" How you love them apples?!

~A New Me

PS: YOU DO YOU, AND WATCH ME DO ME, WATCH ME DO ME!!!

Shock Value: Entry 199 "PO'D"

I am "PO'D" at this very moment. I don't think we all stand up and do the right thing at the right times. I mean, I believe all of us have a responsibility to step in when our homeboys/girls, friends, family members, and/or spouses are out of line. I most recently have observed behaviors by people that are so out the box. Sadly the people with them didn't say a word. Instead, they just laughed or egged them on. When is enough enough. I mean, we have young men of color killing each other and innocent people and NO ONE is doing a thing. We are so busy in our own little worlds we don't take a second to try to help. But, we are so quick to blame the police. When the police start kicking a$$ and taking names then we want to yell and march because of police brutality. Somebody needs to beat the crap out of your kid who is robbing, stealing , and killing innocent people---LORD knows you didn't.

It sucks! I am so tired of losing young people & rappers, even though I HATE THEM, to violence. What is it that has to happen before we all get "PO'D" enough to do something about what is going on right outside your door? Until it happens to one of our own, we don't really understand the impact that this is having not just on our race, but the Human Race. I am so "PO'D" I feel like quitting my job and dressing up in all black with a belt as my weapon, and walk down the street and whooping these little bad a$$ boys who are causing terror to people because their punk a$$ parents are too busy trying to be young. Yes, I said it! If you don't like it, you know where to find me cousin. I don't even feel like typing anymore. No one is reading or planning to do anything anyway. I am wasting my usage of these home row keys. Lata'

~I Ain't A Brutha Today

What Happened To Super Group T.G.T. (Tyrese, Ginuwine, Tank)?

WTF: Rob Kardashian hits his girlfriend, NOT FUNNY!

Now This Is Young Money: Justin Bieber - Never Say Never ft. Jaden Smith

Shock Value: Entry 198 "An End Goal"

I want to thank you all for helping me celebrate my first annual "Happy Day." Today, I want to talk to you all about something that is relative to success in any situation you may encounter, "An End Goal." Most people journey through life aimlessly not thinking about what they are doing, who they are doing it with, or what they are doing it for. We work hard to deliver optimum results to problems and projects, but do we really have, "An End Goal?"

If you don't have, "An End Goal" before you start a task or an assignment then you are working without a focus. It is most important to recognize your "End Goal" before you do anything. This recognition process may help you find an easier way to accomplish that which you seek, your "End Goal." I am only making a suggestion to all of you. There is a simpler way to complete even your most difficult assignments. If we only focus on the assignment and not the "End Goal" we may just be working beyond the actual time needed to reach it.

I am just trying to save you all time, energy, and perhaps money in some instances. Identify your "End Goal" first and design a plan to reach it in the smartest way possible. Notice I didn't say the easiest or the fastest, I said smartest. Further, you should make sure that before you engage in anything there is "An End Goal" or an outcome that you seek. If not, you may be wasting countless minutes of your life you may never be able to get back.

~Brutha End Goal

OMG: Please Check This Out....

http://www.youknowyoudeadazzwrong.com/

WTF: Boredom is a disease, but sure can be funny

FLASH BACK: SWAYZE IS THAT DUDE!!!

New Music: Will.I.Am & Nicki Minaj - Check It Out

Flash Back: Elvis Presley-"O Happy Day"

Daily Laugh or WTF: This Guy...

Oh Happy Day: Even Lauryn Hill and the choir wants it!

Shock Value: Entry 197 "Oh Happy Day"

As you all already know I am sort of a different type dude. I mean I am sliced from a different slab then most cats. I don't aim or try to be different, I just am. Well, one of the things you all know I do is set my own holidays. In that vein, I am asking you all to help me on tomorrow as I establish October 29th as "Happy Day."

I have been noticing that there are more and more people around this world depressed, stressed or could just care less. Most are so sad. Others are contemplating things they would have never thought of before, like quitting or giving up on life and others. I feel compelled to do something. I mean, some of my close associates and family are going through rough and tough times. I can't reach all of them or talk to them as much as I would like to, so I feel I should do something to assist those I love. This is my virtual hug or pep talk to all of you. This is me lending a helping hand to you in your time of need. Thus, I am dedicating tomorrow to all of you, and anyone you know who could use a day absent of negative emotions, connotations, or actions. All join me in celebrating the first annual "Happy Day."

I wish you all health, sanity and unlimited prosperity on this inaugural "Happy Day." Start smiling right now, and making moves to keep all those Debbie and Don Downers out of your area on tomorrow. This is our day to smile til it hurts and laugh til we cry. May this "Happy Day" be the best day for you in 2010 yet, with many more to come.

~Brutha, I Don't Smile, But This Smirks 4 U

Flash Back: In Due Time-Outkast (feat. Cee-Lo)

That's Still My Joint: Goodie Mob ft. Outkast - Black Ice (Sky High)

Daily Laugh or WTF: This Guy Can't Be Serious

WTF: Somebody ID This Dude

Get Em" Off Ya Bron!

Shock Value: Entry 196 "Take A Moment"

With so much is going on in this life, we all are constantly and thoughtlessly moving from one thing to the next. By the time we barely complete one task there is already another task on the horizon. We aimlessly, work, go to class, study, raise children, and participate in a number of other activities. We never slow down and "Take A Moment."

Let me indulge you in my idea regarding you "Taking This Moment." Oftentimes, we are engaged in so much, we never "Take A Moment" to appreciate the things we have or those things we have accomplished. There is so much pressure on use to look like this and talk like that, we don't get to "Take A Moment" to appreciate the smaller yet significant things. I know it's very hard to notice some of the smaller things that are present in your life, but you need to "Take A Moment" and be thankful for everything, namely a sound mind, good health, and the ability to give and receive the greatest gift in the world, Love. I know with the hustle and bustle of daily life we never really have time to ourselves, but I encourage you to find time daily to "Take A Moment" for yourself and to appreciate what great things you have that you normally wouldn't recognize because you are usually always so busy. Perhaps, I am not the best at "Taking A Moment," but we can do this together. Actually lets "Take A Moment" right now.............................

Life is short, but it will be even shorter if you don't learn to "Take" that which you deserve, "A Moment" to yourself to: appreciate, rest, heal, recover, pray, nourish, share, motivate, cultivate, grow, maturate, procreate, reciprocate, and LOVE--even if it when it hurts.

~Brutha Searching For A Moment

Cats Don't Fight No More, All They Do Is This...SMDH

Take Care Of Business; LOL

WTF: Now That's Gotta Suck

Flashback: Something Just Ain't Right

Shock Value: Entry 195 "Is Being Married With A Boo On The Side Now Acceptable?"

So I guess my idea of Marriage and the union between a man and a woman is off center. Perhaps what I think Marriage means is not what it actually translates to be at all. I was under the assumption that once you take another man or woman to be your wife or husband, everyone one else becomes a part of the past. That what I get for ASS-U-MING. The more I go out and about and venture into relationship land I found a new discovery. Some how it has become "Acceptable to Be Married With A Boo On The Side." Who knew? Well I guess everyone but me.

When did this happen and why didn't I get cc'd on that email? Not that any one sin is greater than the other, but adultery is very wrong isn't it? I mean, where they do that at? Everywhere obviously! The sacredness of the groom/bride unit is a thing of the past. Now, one can be someone's wife/husband but someone else's Boo at the same time. I guess I am messed up in the head. I ask, "Is Being Married With A Boo On The Side Now Acceptable?" You mean to tell me that nowadays I can have a wife and a "Boo On The Side" as long as what I do outside the house stays just that, outside the house. That seems like it would rock, except, I have a hard enough time dealing with any ONE woman let alone trying to interact with TWO of them on a full time basis.

I have to be honest and say this is one fade or movement I want be following and strongly discourage you from taking part it. I don't believe in divorce under any circumstances, hence why I probably don't have a wife, but moreover, I don't believe one should sleep around on their better half either after your nuptials. This is a sad phenomenon, and the kids are the only ones who are going to get hurt in the end. I mean if it floats your boat to have a chick or a dude "On The Side" outside of the one you stood in front of a whole congregation of people and pledged your life too, then you go right ahead champ. I'll pass on that one! My wife, if I am Blessed to every have one, will be more than enough woman for me. Or I'll just stay a bachelor for eternity. Some things just aren't right.

~Brutha I Do, Means Even When You're Not Around

Daily Laugh or WTF: Thanks Waka Flocka, You Make Us All So Proud.

WTF: My Ears and Eyes Hurt

Take That Nicki Minaj: I Can Be... TV Commercial

Shock Value: Entry 194 "Online Etiquette II"

Okay you all asked for it, so here it goes. Part deux of what has stirred up so much debate lately, "Online Etiquette." Today we will only have a Photo section as this is where the most help seems to be needed. We shall call it, "Online Etiquette II." Please pay attention and adhere to the following suggestions and before you get upset, offended or just laugh it off, take a moment to see if I am actually on point. Lets Go!

Photos

1) If you are going to take a picture of yourself in the mirror of your bedroom, for goodness sake at least take a moment to straighten up the top of the dresser, clean off your bed, pick stuff up off the floor. Clean up your life period you slob. Some of y'all rooms look like the collection dumpster and back ramp at the Salvation Army. Its sad! How do you live your life like that? Disgusting.

2) If you can't fit your whole body in the picture, that might be a sign that you need to use another camera. If your head, arm, or lower region is cut off by your picture, perhaps you need to just do the posing and let someone else do the photography.

3) Stop cutting people out of your pictures or using photo-shop or some other hood program to distort those people's faces. You liked them when you took the picture with them so don't be destroying their moment by cutting them out of the picture. Those people deserve better than your ghetto editing anyway. Just use another picture. Besides, you weren't that cute in the pix anyway. Cut your own head off!

4) Everyone cannot be a model. Let me repeat everyone cannot be a model. Ladies and Gents, I know you think you are the sexiest thing born to woman, but note to self, "You may not be as hot as you think." Stretch-marks and pot bellies aren't cute in print or in person. Put a top over your bathing suit or just wear a full fricking shirt. Your stomach look like a dirt bike race track. Kill your camera man. Nowadays, every hood chix and dude uses a semi-professional photographer to take photos of them. Actually, they use the guy from the club with the car on 22's back drop or that big wood stick Hawaiian chair. You gotta love Ninjas!

5) If you are going for classy and sophisticated in your picture, don't take it with your worst looking friend. I know we are suppose to be nice to everybody, but ladies you are quick to jump in a pix with your home gurl and you know she is only attractive in the shower, behind the curtain, with the door closed, in the dark, on a boat, in the middle earth, on a Tuesday. Stop letting these chix mess up your glamour shots. You will never get into Essence mag that way. Let them take pictures with the rest of the cast of Planet of the Apes. Same thing goes for you fellas.

6) STOP USING OUR DANG PRESIDENT in the background of your ridiculous g-hetto photos. He has enough going on now then to be unintentionally posing with you and your hood-rat friends looking broke, busted, and disgusted. It's just disrespectful to the umpteenth power.

7) Do like Teddy P and Turn on the Lights. Whats up with these dark photos.? WTH, are you a vampire or something? Perhaps you are a Lycan. Regardless, Twilight people, no one including you can see your face or your body for that matter. All we can see it teeth. And lets be honest, for some of you it's not your best feature. Find some light before you snap away unless you got something to hid from us. Perhaps you look like a gremlin eating chicken after 8p. Look out!

Stop laughing I am serious. This ain't funny and I ain't making it up either. I'm just saying what the rest of y'all be thinking.

~Brutha The Truth Set Me Free

Now This Is The Worst

Wow; Your Black And You Don't Know How To Duck. SMDH!

WTF: We Record Anything and Post It

WTF or Daily Laugh: You Be The Judge

Shock Value: Entry 193 "Online Etiquette"

Usually, I don't really surf the web. But, lately, due to circumstances beyond my control, like extreme boredom, I find myself perusing through web pages and other web sites observing various things. One of the things I noticed is we must have a serious conversation around the topic of "Online Etiquette." Some of you all are in serious violation of the standard of "Etiquette" that comes with internet usage. I am going to assume no one shared with you the dos and don'ts when it comes to the web, so I will do so right now. I know you are extremely happy to have your first computer, web cam or internet access, but there are certain things you must refrain from immediately. I am going to break them up into categories to guide you to "Online Etiquette" correctness. Let's get into them right now.

Photos

1) When you are taking a picture of yourself in the mirror, please take a minute to locate a bottle of windex and some napkins and at least try to clean the mirror. Pictures taken in a dirty mirror, make you look just that, dirty. But, hey that might be what you are going for.

2) If you are taking a picture of yourself again in said mirror, please make sure your kid is not standing in the background or in his/her walker while you are being provocative or are posing in a lingerie or while you are dressed scantingly clad. That kid was just watching SpongeBob, now s/he is scorned forever, because they now have seem mommy's breast again as a toddler and this time they ain't seeking milk to be fed.

3) If you know you drink too much, don't allow people to just take pictures of you while you are intoxicated. The drooling look, passed out look, or calling earl collect over the porcelain god (the toilet) is not a good look or attractive in anyway. Nor is it funny. You people have a sick sense of humor.

4) Maybe you think its okay, you terrible parent, but don't let your kids take pictures with money, weed, dressed inappropriately, guns or anything that may cause them to think its okay to do something they shouldn't do. Of course some of you babies have babies, so you don't know any better. Later on in life you will regret it and in the words of the asian lady from Menace II Society we all will be saying, "I FEEL SORRY FOR YOUR MUDAH (MOTHER)."

Websites (Twitter, Myspace, Facebook, etc)

1) You are the lamest person in the world, and your tweets aren't helping you at all. Cut it out! Unless you have over 10, 000 followers or at least a grand, delete your twitter now. Face it, you just aren't that important or popular. You could just send a simple text message to the three people who are following you. Tweet That!

2) What's up with posting pictures of you from your prom? It wouldn't be so bad if you didn't attend prom in the early 90's. People don't want to see what you use to look like first, they want to see what you look like today. How do you think you are going to trick someone into forgetting in your pix you were like a size 2/3 but when they meet you at Starbucks you look like you swallowed 4 people who were a size 2/3? It ain't gonna happen boo boo. I am not saying there is anything wrong with putting on a few pounds, because all of us have, but be proud of how you look now and share that with the world, not your pictures when you were 17 and now your 27.

3) Its okay to talk about your kids on your pages, but don't put your kid's photos all over your page, especially when they are doing embarrassing things. These children will grow up one day and you don't want them to already be scarred because you thought it was funny to post a pix of them on your page eating out of the trashcan. Now we will refer to them as Oscar the Grouch forever.

4) If you are online, more than you are offline, you may have a problem. Those internet websites are for fun and entertainment purposes only. They are not reality. Don't get caught in the matrix. Don't be on your Facebook, etc at work or while you could be doing something more productive. Yes, it may be fun to catch up with old friends and class mates, but you have real people who live in the same house with you that need your attention, and they shouldn't have to starve because you are addicted to Plenty of Fish. Put away that fishing pole and cook some tater tots or something.

LORD knows I could go on. I might just do a Part II because as I type I can think of some other things you all do, that need to be addressed. If you all want a Part II let me know. Just remember this: Everyone has access to the web. What you put out there becomes publicly accessible. That means your pastor, parents, future/current boss, and/or husband/wife can see it. Be smart and responsible. If you think it may not be right to post, don't do it. It's better to be safe then sorry.

~Brutha www.getittogether.com

This Kneegrow's goin nuttso!! IN a good way

When Keeping it Real goes Wrong. We Are Condoning or Encouraging This Behavior At All!

Real Talk: Guru of Jay-Z fame

WTF: Wow, Is He Ever Lucky

Not Sure How I Feel About This One: President Obama-It Gets Better

New Music: Chris Brown - Yeah 3x

Shock Value: Entry 192 "You Can't Go In Reverse With Love"

Its been awhile since I opened up to my folks here at WoodWorkz. So today, I am going to share a few personal things with you all. Oftentimes, some of us seem to have answers to most things, but we never discuss things that we struggle with. Today, I am going to put it out there. I personally struggle with this thing called "Love."

Perhaps, you won't hear most boys speak of it, but a real MAN isn't afraid to discuss "Love." It's so powerful and can make a difference in this world just by sharing it with others. But there is one problem, once you give "Love" and share it with someone, regardless if they accept it, appreciate it, or reciprocate it, you can't take it back. In other words, "You Can't Go In Reverse In Love."

Unfortunately, no matter how hard we try to avoid it, "Love" will find us. I decided to choose to walk in "Love" just like the ONE who came before all of us and gave HIS life for all of us. It just seems more comfortable for me to share this free gift with those I encounter. The problem is, I am so vulnerable to the negative aspects that come with it. No matter how I try to give "Love" to others with the best intentions, most of the time the recipients of my "Love," don't know what to do with it. As a result, I ALWAYS get hurt in the end. I can't just take it back once it's out there. No matter what, "You Can't Go In Reverse In Love." I know you all can concur. You too have met someone who seems to be the one you will spend or you want to spend your rest of forever with. They were everything you could imagine in the beginning. I mean, you knew s/he was the one. Thus, you gave them what you thought they deserved, your "Love." But as life would have it, they didn't know what to do with it, couldn't handle it, and ultimately hurt you too. But you were in deep by then. You realized at that point, no matter what you do/did, "You Couldn't Go In Reverse With Your Love."

While I know it's most uncomfy to have to share your "Love" with others, you still have to. I know you would "Love" to just have that one person you can share it with who will give back 10 fold what you give to them. But, that is indeed in a perfect world. In this life you must continue to give "Love" to others with hopes of receiving it back in the manner by which you deserve it. It most likely won't happen until you find that special someone or that special someone finds you, but in the interim just be reminded: No matter how much your will to "Love" pushes you, "You Can't Go In Reverse In Love." Unfortunately, once you put "Love" in Drive you must continue to go forward. Maybe at some point you may see the need to Park it and try to stop your "Love" altogether. Good Luck With That!

~Brutha Love Baffles Me

Mr. HERE I GO Himself!

The Man Right Chea: Look Out, He Home Now!!!

The Original King Of Comedy: Redd Foxx - Wrong Pills

Redd Foxx - Black Habit

Daily Laugh: Redd Foxx - Wash Your A$$

Juan Williams: First Comments After Being Fired by NPR!

The Words That Got Juan Williams Fired From NPR

I Got This Whole Record: Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly-Joy & Pain

That Brother Was Singing That Chorus!!! Rob Base & DJ Ez Rock - Joy & Pain

Shock Value: Entry 191 "Joy & Pain"

You young bucks may not remember Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock's and/or Frankie Beverly and Maze's hit songs, "Joy & Pain." The chorus went as such: "Joy & Pain are like sunshine and rain..." He was so right. "Joy" is like sunshine. When you feel "Joy" its like nothing in the world could bother you. "Joy" makes you smile & feel all warm inside. "Joy" soothes the troubled mind, body, & soul. "Joy" motivates you and inspires you. "Joy" is powerful yet dynamic. "Joy" is the bright side of things.

Now "Pain" is like rain. "Pain" reminds you of the things you want to forget. "Pain" discourages you. "Pain" inhibits you from being at your best. "Pain" guides you in the wrong direction and makes you make bad decisions you wouldn't necessarily make otherwise. "Pain" is a burden no one wants to carry. "Pain" is a constant reminder of a mistake you made or a test you failed. "Pain" is tough to deal with because it reminds you of your weaknesses. "Pain" too is powerful yet dynamic. "Pain" represents the dark side of things.

I am probably giving both "Joy & Pain" too much credit. To be honest, "Joy & Pain" are simply feelings you will have to deal with in this life no matter what your do. There is no way you can avoid them or deny them. You may not agree with my assertion as to what each one of them represent because some people enjoy "Pain" or the unpleasantries of life. Others avoid "Joy" or any state of happiness all together. While I don't agree with their choices, it is one of their freedoms to embrace whatever floats their boat. However, I will say this, "Joy & Pain" may mean an number of things to a number of people, but they are extremely important to all of us. Learning how to embrace both "Joy & Pain" will help us become better people. Not allowing "Joy," "Pain," or any of our feelings/emotions to guide our decision making will enable us all to make more informed decisions. There is a time and a place for both "Joy & Pain." Finding that balance between the two is essential. Too much of either could be indeed problematic. Seek "Joy" & try to avoid "Pain" at all cost knowing that both will most certainly find their way to you. Learn to deal with them and keep it moving. There are no stop lights in this journey we call life other then the signs and signals on the road when you are in your vehicle. Keep It Pushing through both "Joy & Pain" type occasions. You have no other choice but to finish this journey, until your time expires.

~Brutha I Choose Joy

Yeezy ODs @ The End!!! Kanye Ft. Jay Z & Swizzy--Power Remix

Illy: Power Remix - Kanye West, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Rihanna

Thats My Joint: Runaway - Kanye ft. Pusha T

WTF or Daily Laugh: Dude You Can't Be Serious.

WTF: Hockey Players Sure Are Intense.

Ooops, Her Bad!

Shock Value: Entry 190 "If You Don't Face The Music, You Will Miss The Melody"

Look, I know it is very easy to ignore a number of things that go on in this life, but some of them you must "Face." Life is a musical and we each are a part of the cast. The world keeps revolving with or without us, and the "Music" keeps playing, whether we want to hear it or not. You can plug your ears, close your eyes, and try to ignore it, but one day you must "Face" It."If You Don't Face The Music, You Will Miss the Melody." Let me explain. There is an old adage that says, "Winners Never Quit and Quitters Never Win," but is it important to note that smart people don't engage themselves in activities they don't stand a chance at gaining a victory in. We all have to know at some point when we must "Face The Music."

Not knowing when to let go can hold us all back from that which we rightly deserve or what has been predestined for us. For instance, at some point you have to know that Johntae/Santica loves you, but aren't in love with you anymore. You notice their behavior has changed and you can't remember the last time they said, "I love you" or the last intimate encounter you both had was when one of you walked in the bathroom while the other person was already using the facilities. How long do you play house before you "Face The Music?" I am not saying that it is over, but there is definitely a need to have a conversation and make some real decisions. Ignoring the "Music" will cause you to to "Miss the Melody." The "Melody" as in what is actually supposed to be presently going on in your life, not what you want to be going on.

The relationship scenario is just one of the many examples one can make regarding "Facing the Music," or Not. Sometimes we don't know when to let go of an aspiration as well. For instance, if you always wanted to play Professional Football, but by now you are 41, have gained an additional 30 pounds in your mid-section, and are married with 5 kids, you need to "Face The Music." The "Melody" in that situation is that while you may no longer be able to play ball yourself, you may certainly be able to be a great father to your son or coach a local team and make sure some other little kid lives vicariously through you and makes it to the Pros because you of. It's okay not to do everything in life you wanted to do because the truth of the "Melody" is that you will do what you have been predestined to do.

My people, I am here to encourage and never discourage, but I believe we all have to be honest with ourselves. We can not be in denial about the truths that we see everyday but we choose not to embrace. "Face the Music My People, I Don't Want You To Miss The Melody." It is all so sweet!

~Brutha SoulChild Music

Yeezy Replaced His Whole Bottom Row With Diamonds: I Guess They Are Forever!

Now This Is One Heck Of A TV. Makes Me Want To Get One Today!

That's My Joint: Hey Jude...Too Cute

Is This Guy Serious? Yes, He Is Very Serious.

This Is Kinda Funny: Slim Chin and Derrick Rose

He Is Creative: Arm Attack!

Daily Laugh or WTF: Not To Sure How I Feel About This Spoof...

WTF: The Rent Is Too Damn High Party's Jimmy McMillan at the NY Governor Debate

Shock Value: Entry 189 "Blame It On A Black Man"

Public Service Announcement:

We already have enough issues in the Black community and are not in need of any assistance from any other race, creed, or nationality.

Now with that said let me move towards my point for today. Most of you all remember Susan Smith. If not, I will remind you right now. She was the crazy a$$ white lady who woke up, dressed her kids, put them in car seats, drove to a body of water, and got out while the car sunk to the bottom with her children in it. Then she did the most logical thing she could think of at the time, "Blamed It On A Black Man."

Just yesterday, an actress and her friend in Boston, were caught in possession of items stolen out of an apartment in their complex. Do you know what the two ladies did? The did the most logical thing they could think of at the time, "Blamed It On A Black Man." Now, let me give you a little history regarding Boston. On all the episodes of Cops, every movie I can think of from the Departed to Afflack's latest release This Town, I can count on one hand the number of people of color in those films. I don't blame it on them, perhaps this is a reflection of the neighborhoods the stories are set in, or perhaps Hollywood is in a NEGRO/ COLORED Actor recession. They might all be in Tyler Perry Films. Either way, we all know Black people aren't readily available for work or crime in Boston in the masses.

Now, let me tell you how I knew both stories were lies in the beginning. Let's start with Ms. Susan Smith:

1) There ain't a Black Man in this America that is going to steal any car that is more than 3-4 years old, unless its an Old School Chevy Caprise, Impala or Dunk.

2) Ain't no Black Man in America going to steal that same car with caucasian babies in the back seat.

3) Futher, aint no Black Man in America going to steal said car, with babies in back seat, and in order to get rid of the evidence he drives it in a lake. We don't even like water like that!

4) Lastly, aint no Black Man in America going to steal a car, get away with it, and then drive it in the river. Brothers steal with a purpose. That car would've been stolen with a chop shop destination already in mind. It would've been off the streets and repainted, flipped, and back on the streets by the next day and no one would even recognize it.

Now, let me tell you how I knew the young actress, who shall remain nameless and her friend where lying:

1) The two said they saw a Black Man coming out of the apartment with one 32' inch flat screen tv. Now we know that if a Brother going inside to steal something, one item is not the only thing on his list.

2) They said they saw the Black Man leaving with the tv and in a heroic neighborhood watch type fashion, they chased him down, and took the tv back from him and were coming back to return it to its rightful owner. Now, wait a minute. Two white girls, ran down a brother who was a criminal, fought him, and took his stolen possessions back from him, and neither of them had one scratch on them? Boy Stop! White girls won't even walk close to a Black Man in any neighborhood or parking lot in the day time let alone at night. So these two Superwomen/crime fighters went to war with a Black Man over a tv that wasn't even theirs, without calling the cops first? LMAO--Whatever! If it was a white guy, I might've believed it.

Here is my point, if you do the crime do the time. Do like Jaime, blame it on the alcohol. Don't under any circumstances "Blame It On A Black Man." If you do, make sure its something we all can believe. I mean, if you say you saw someone with a 1999 camera on 26's run a red light, that might be a Black Man. Or, if you where at a red light and you looked over into the car next to you and once the person in the car next to you rolled down their window so much smoke came outside it smelled like a Marijuana parade, that might be a Black Man or two for that matter, depending on who put in on the sack. But in any case, don't just let your first reaction be to "Blame It On A Black Man." Like I said earlier, we have enough problems with Black Men in our community, we don't need help from anywhere else. If we do, we will be sure to send a Black Man to ask.

~Brutha or Am I, scared to say?

Still Today I Feel Sorry For Ol' Girl.

Please Keep Mr. LeGrand and His Family In Your Prayers.

Pirouettes Are For Ballerinas ; LMAO!!!

WTF: Man Gets Revenge on Ex-Girlfriend on C-SPAN 2

The Young Princess of the Roc: Willow Smith - Whip My Hair

Shock Value: Entry 188 "Distractions"

Today's topic in my mind is really important. No matter what you choose to be in this life you will always have to deal with "Distractions." It's not so much that "Distractions" are always a bad thing, but we have to be careful how we let them influence our decision making and affect our lives. There are different types of "Distractions," some good and some bad. The difference between the two can determine whether you get something done in 20 minutes 20 days, or 20 years.

In all that you do you will always have to deal with "Distractions." Thus, it is of some importance to learn to acknowledge it as what it is, a "Distractions" and then continue doing what you have to get accomplished. Now, I know it sounds way too easy in writing and it is definitely way more difficult in reality, but we have to find a way to move beyond something that is a bump in the road and not a dead end. You can go around a bump, but you have no choice but to stop and re-route yourself when you reach a dead-end.

"Distractions" can derail you, interrupt you, encourage you, and motivate you. But it is up to you to determine how you will let them impact your life. I encourage you all not to shy away from them, but embrace them and maneuver through them by utilizing a skill called, multi-tasking. Whatever you do, don't stop what you are doing completely and revert all your energies to deal with a "Distraction." If that is the case, you allow the "Distraction" to take precedence on your schedule and you may not have booked any time for that type of event. Just be aware of potential "Distractions" and what they can and will do to you or the ones you love. Avoid the negative and embrace the positive and that's all I've got to say about that.

~Brutha Don't Distract Me

Everybody's Got A Problem. Where Is The Solution?

WTF: Matthews "Obama Needs To Get Rid Of That Damn Teleprompter"

That's President Barack H. Obama To You!

WTF: THIS Would Have Never Happened To Bush. Somebody Would've Gotten The Chair IV!!!

Shock Value: Entry 187 "Solution-less People"

Do you want to know what grinds my gears? What? I am glad you asked, "Solution-less People". Let me take a moment to explain to you what a "Solution-less Person" is. Better yet, follow me as I take the next few lines to describe to you, "Solution-less People."

"Solution-less People" are those persons who are always complaining about something. In their world there is something wrong about everything they encounter. They can identify a problem in every situation, circumstance, and instance. But if you ask them what are they going to do about it, or better yet, what the h.e. double hockey sticks they want you to do about it, its crickets. "Solution-Less People" never have an answer for anything. But boy can they ask you questions, and if you pose one back to them, once again, crickets. These people live their lives to point out the wrong in others. They are incapable of seeing the wrong in themselves. I mean they are just like the 5pm news, they have the scope on everything in the neighborhood and can identify what is wrong with everybody, but they have no plans on doing anything about those issues.

"Solution-less People" are a waste of flesh and should be thrown in a ditch, along with your favorite rappers' favorite rapper and STONED TO DEATH. I mean, who needs a person to sit around all day and depress you with the problems in this world. You can do that all by yourself. Here's a thought: If you are so good at picking out problems, them you most definitely can take some of that energy and use it to try to solve one of them at the very least. I mean for once in your life, stop complaining, take actions, and do something about it. If not, SHUT UP AND STOP RAPING MY EARS!

~Brutha I Got A Solution

Flashback: This Was When Music Made Sense

Shia LaBeouf Throws Coffee at Paparazzi Then Runs Away

Merry-Go-Round Knockout

WTF: UFO Reportedly Seen Over Manhattan

Shock Value: Entry 186 "Grown Little Girls"

Yes, it is true that I am very concerned with the plight of young men in the country, more specifically, black males. But I am equally concerned about the little princesses who do not understand their self worth, you know those, "Grown Little Girls." You see them everyday, face full of make up, barely able to walk in their heels, and dressed like they desperately need attention. They are looking for something they shall never find. At least not looking like that!

For as long as I have been an adult I have always wanted a daughter. I think there is nothing more pure and innocent then the bond between a father and his daughter. It has been my dream to watch my Little Angel move from the infancy stage, to college when she will be allowed to date, to the chapel when one day I will be blessed with the chance to give her away to one of the luckiest young men in the world. However, as I look around on a daily I realize that these "Grown Little Girls" lack the things I want to give to my daughter. Some of them are fatherless, loveless, and are missing someone in their life, other then a dude, who constantly tells them what their self-worth is, how beautiful they are, and why they should not rush into anything they aren't sure about. These "Grown Little Girls" are living the lives of "Grown Women" and they aren't ready for that.

The bodies of the "Grown Little Girls" is maturing a lot faster then their mind, and guys are preying on them and destroying their future. Every "Grown Little Girl" has a chance to change this world. But those chances decline as they give themselves to fools who don't understand the gift of love and commitment. Unfortunately, many of these "Grown Little Girls" think the way to a man's heart includes them lying on their back and sharing their innocence. That isn't the way, he still gone do what he wants. They would know better if you Grown Women stepped in and start encouraging these "Grown Little Girls" to be just that Little Girls. It bothers me to see these babies dressed scantily clad or just plain slutty for those of you who need it straight up. Its sad because while they believe they are a young Nicki Minaj, some idiot is planning on treating her just like that, a dumb, young, toy, barbie.

I can type all day and frankly discuss these "Grown Little Girls" but I am not so sure it will help because most of you all stopped reading by now. You women are so caddy. You see these things daily and don't say a word. Most of the time because you tend to dress just like your "Grown Little Girl" because you are trying to hold on to your youth which left decades ago. In no way it is flattering for you to be mistaken for your daughters sister because of the way your dress or carry yourself. First off, your attire should be mildly more mature. You have had your time as a teeny bopper, so now you need to work to make sure your "Grown Little Girl" and other "Grown Little Girls" don't make the same mistakes you did.

I am appealing to you Grown Women out there nationwide. Honestly, I need your help. I am not sure who I can ask to assist me in my journey to save our youth. If we don't wrap our arms around these "Grown Little Girls" we may find them wrapped in a sheet with caution tape wrapped around the scene because someone decided her "no" meant "yes" and raped her or murdered her because they thought she was selling something they wanted to own for free. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with looking good and feeling good, but there is a thin line between fashion forward and selling sex. My "Grown Little Girls" out there, realize this: You have a choice to be someone or live in the shadow of someone else. Little Boys and Men aren't going anywhere like broke down buses. Take your time and enjoy being Little, there is no need to hurry. Focus on your schooling and your future, because your mind will take you places your body never could.

~Brutha Big Brutha To You

Brett Favre Karma Shot Called By John Madden

New Music: Expand Your Horizons, Ke$ha - We R Who We R

WTF or Daily Laugh:That Is A Girl Man, But It Sure Was Funny.

WTF: O'Reilly Does It Again.

Shock Value: Entry 185 "Grown Little Boys"

So all of my writings are personal to me in some way. But today's blog means a little more the me than some of the rest. I wanted to introduce to some and present to others, "Grown Little Boys." We have an epidemic going on in this country and it is largely being ignored for the most part. Only in extreme cases or during egregious acts of violence do we even talk about it. But, I am trying to be a point of ignition to light a fire around a topic we need to address and address now, "Grown Little Boys."

I for one, am so sick of turning on the news, the tv, the radio, and reading online about another young man or man in general being gunned down or arrested. It's embarrassing, sad, and depressing. These stories are always on the breaking news section of every media outlet, but there are rarely stories surrounding the successes and accomplishments of these type of men. I could easily blame what is going on in our society, regarding these "Grown Little Boys" on rap, their environments, society as a whole, or just the lack of care for them collectively, but I am not. I am going to blame you, me, and them, those "Grown Little Boys."

To take back our role in this nation us Grown Men need to intervene. We cannot sit around and expect women, the media, and other "Grown Little Boys" to do something about this problem if we aren't doing a thing about it. It only takes a few minutes to pull one of theses "Grown Little Boys" to the side and talk to them before they become a statistic. I try not to stereotype anyone, but other then Black & Latino males, no other group of males in this world are dying so fast. It's alarming how many boys, young men, men and other innocent victims have been murdered in places like New Orleans, Chicago, Detroit, and Miami. It seems like no one really cares either. The "Grown Little Boys" are running things and people really fear them. But we must realized that these"Grown Little Boys" lack direction, guidance, attention, and affection, thus they are action out. Regrettably, when they act out, they tend to be prone to violence, which only leads to senseless murders and such.

You may think I am overreacting but these "Grown Little Boys" seriously need a hug and some help. If we don't do something fast, your son and your son's sons are going to end up dead or in jail behind some bull. We are losing our children to the streets, rap music, drugs, alcoholism, and gangs. You probably don't know half the stuff your little brother, son, or nephew is in to. Sex is just one small part of the problem, because if you are getting it in today, you have to have a million partners to "Keep it pimp'n, pimp'n." I am seriously asking you to help me help you and our world. They need positive role models in their life. They need a "Grown Man" somewhere in their life. I know "Grown Men" maybe hard to find, but they need it, so please don't give up looking. They also need love, attention, and to get involved in something that promotes their talents and skills, not always sports either. Sports sometime exploit them, not promote them.

If you know a "Grown Little Boy" or perhaps know of one, please act now. Perhaps you have one sleeping in the next bedroom or downstairs. The time is now. Get involved if you see any signs that may seem drastic, especially in his behavior, attitude, and choice of friends. If you need help call me, well text, you know thats my preference, but either way I am here. If we don't a stand one day one of the "Grown Little Boys" may be standing over our body as we now Rest In Peace because they have taken the life out of us.

~Brutha Listen Up

T.I.: We & Tiny Still Got Your Back! Hold Ya Head.

T.I. Got Sentenced To 11 Months In Prison Today. When Will We Learn?!

WTF or Daily Laugh: Big-Boned Vs. Chubby Bunny!

Tyler Perry Does It Again: FOR COLORED GIRLS - Trailer

Shock Value: Entry 184 "Hairs Of Gray"

So, for some reason every time some sees me they find it necessary to comment on my new "Hairs Of Gray." I am not so sure why it is such an astounding thing to them, because it doesn't bother me at all. As a matter of fact, I remember being told that "Hairs of Gray" indicate a level of wisdom some people never achieve. I am anxiously awaiting the moment when I become Gandolf the Gray, lol! I won't however be doing the Gandolf the White because by them I will definitely be bald.

I am extremely fond of my Hair. I mean I feel like Sampson, without my Hair, I will be weak. I have cut it several times throughout my life, but I always feel better with it versus without it. I love my Hair, but as the "Hairs of Gray" surface and my Hairline continues to run in the opposite direction, I know that with time all things must come to an end. I am thankful that I have "Hairs of Gray," or just Hair in general because I know some others who have lost their wigs way before their 30's.

I write to you to tell you to embrace your "Hairs Of Gray." They are just a symbol of who you are and what you have become, an adult. If your "Hairs Of Gray" really bother you feel free to grab some dye or tint it, but I encourage you not to. They are a symbol of life, wisdom, growth and maturation. You aren't a spring chicken anymore; so realize that you should fall into your place to winter any storms and prepare for the summer rains or any other surprises. "Hairs of Gray" aren't going away, but neither is your progression toward the afterlife. Get use to them, they are your friends.

~Brutha Jr. Gandolf

Yes There Is Still Hope For The Future: Keep It Up Young Brutha III

Yes There Is Still Hope For The Future: Keep It Up Young Brutha II

Yes There Is Still Hope For The Future: Keep It Up Young Brutha

Everybody Needs A Hustle: "The Bed Intruder Song" Live

That's My Joint: Outkast Feat. Killer Mike - The Whole World