Yep, KG...That's How Do Traitors In BeanTown!

Sir, Democracy Died Before Rap; SMDH

Tupac Can't Be Back, Because He Never Left

I am not sure how I became so interested in Tupac Amaru Shakur. During the time of his rise to fame and fortune, I was already knee deep into my love for all genres of music. While most of my cassettes/albums at the time where down south booty-shake artists (i.e., Uncle Luke, Trick Daddy, 95 South, So So Def, Doo Doo Brown, DJ Taz) and/or Hip Hop pioneers like Big Mike, Ghetto Boys, NWA, Naughty By Nature, MJG & Eigthball and of course Kris Kross, I still listened to everything I could get my hands/ears on. But at some point, my appreciation for all Hip Hop music shifted to an in-depth journey to distinguish between Real Hip Hop and Rap. TuPac helped me learn that all music wasn't worth my time or the CDs that they were about to be printed on. And to this day, I own him so much for that. 

I will never forget it, as most of you won't, the "I Get Around" video. This was for most of us, our first musical/visual encounter with Tupac. Seen mostly dancing in Digital Underground videos, Tupac finally dropped a few bars on this record. Little did any of us know, well not me at least, that he would go on to be one of the most iconic figures, not in just Hip Hop, but the world. There are countless movies and book on the life of Tupac. As a matter of fact, name another artists where they teach classes on his lyrics and poetry at an Ivy League Institution. Don't Worry I'll Wait...Tupac contributed so much in his short time on earth than most people will in 5 lifetimes. Even today, as he is gone from this earth in the physical form, he still continues to impact the world, locally, international and globally. Thus it is imperative that we stop this Tupac Back nonsense. Tupac Can't Be Back Because He Never Left!!!

Daylight Saving Time Is No More

Whelp, I hope all of you set your clocks back and hour on Sunday. If not, I'm sure once you realized that you were up an hour early, surely you set that clock back and hopped back into bed. I am a huge fan of Daylight Savings Time, because I hate when it gets dark so early. As a person who had to be home when the street lights came on, Daylight Savings Time wouldn't steal a whole hour of my mischief. Yes, I said it right, the kid was..shall I say "active" when I was younger. Who am I kidding, I am just as bad now. LOL. 

Anyway, I write to salute Daylight Savings Time and wish it well until we see it again next year. This is a very important time for those of us in the U.S. Well, except for Arizona, who decided forty years ago, not to participate in Daylight Savings Time. Which is confusing, because the time in the state would be off an hour part of the year, from the other states in the same time zone. Confusing; yes. There is no need for me to complain about the early sunrise and early sunset, because there is nothing I can do about it. So, as with all of you, I shall take a moment to reflect, then move on because no matter what I do, Daylight Savings Time Is No More.

What A Waste; Music Like This Is A$$!

Natural, But Neat--- Please!!!

It's no secret there is a movement going on with Sistahs today. The movement is not regarding equality and fair pay in the workplace or in relationships. Nope, this movement is all about one of the most marketable things in Black America, Hair. 

Sistahs in droves today are abandoning the Madame CJ Walker invention, the perm, also known as "creamy crack." The perm was designed to straighten the hair of Black females in order to make their hair more manageable, and to make these ladies look more presentable to others in society. But today, as with most things in this life, there is a trek back to our origin--the Natural hair style or as I call it, "just as GOD gave it to ya!" I am so glad Sistahs are doing something for themselves. Especially, since you have to deal with ignorant Brothas all the time. These Sistahs are really making Natural moves.  They even began a sorority for women with Natural hair.  How sick it that?!! I am proud of the progress Sistahs have made for themselves and I support you to the fullest.

But (yeah, you know that was coming), I have one minor issue with this whole Natural Hair movement. Let me be clear, I am not against Sistahs going Natural at all. Personally on some, it really works. However, there must be a standard for the Natural look. The Celie on from the Color Purple hair-do is not the business at all!!! Just because you have abandoned the perm, doesn't mean you can no longer curl, style or at least comb your hair. Yes, we know it is Natural by looking at it, but can it at least be Neat. It is absolutely ridiculous that some Sistahs today are walking around looking like Hippies. Two words, "Ultimate Fail." It seems as if now it is a competition to see whose hair is the most Natural looking. That is fine, but you don't have to look as if you are living in a cave with not oils, grease or TCBY. Natural does NOT equal Nappy. 

Ladies, do you and all of us a favor. Please, please, please do something with your hair when you wake up. Unfortunately, you are not like your Caucasian female counterparts; you can't just wash and go.   I mean no disrespect at all. Know we here at WoodWorkz support your Natural movement, but we need you to keep it Neat and presentable, just like (some of) you keep your attire and figure.

~One Lub~ 

Jugde-Mental

I am here to tell you a truth that most are in denial are about. People who Judge others have a Mental problem. Now I know I am no physician, nor am I a brain/mind specialist, but I feel pretty confident in my diagnosis regarding Judge-Mental people. Anyone who has the ability to pick out all the flaws/faults of another but the inability to pick out their own has to have something broken upstairs. Judge-Mental folks never look in the mirror and don't realize they live in a glass house. 

I write today to enlighten all of you who decide that you can Judge others without the law degree. You are not perfect and no matter how much you Judge others, you still have Mental problems of your own that you need to deal with. You can spend the remainder of your life running comparisons between people and talking negatively about others, but I would advise you to take a moment to evaluate you. I know it is so much easier not to deal with self and just Judge others. But I have to tell you, if you want to be true to yourself, deal with self first. Your Mental issues can be addressed once you learn to Judge self first.  This is a simple antidote to your illness, but trust it works. Judge-Mental people can be cured. I know some of you think it is a life-long disease, but it isn't. You don't have to live with Judge-Mentalness for the rest of your life. Please save yourself, seek help today.

The "Me"/"I" Generation

Today's society is very individualistic. The younger generation is what I term The "Me" or "I" Generation. Before they engage in any activity, take a job and/or date, they are seeking to find out what is in it for "Me" or "I." Also, these younger folks tend to be a lot more selfish and self-centered. They aren't concerned about others at all. If things don't affect them directly, they could care less about it. The "Me"/"I" Generation is reflective of the activities these young adults partake in and the world around them. Social media and television applies a significant amount pleasure on this Generation. They have to be socially accepted and liked not only in the real world but in virtual worlds like FaceBook and Twitter. 

The "Me"/"I" Generation is so connected, but very disconnect from reality. They create their own phenomenons like the quarter life crisis in which 25 years olds feel that this is the time they have to get their life together. If they haven't reached a certain pinnacle of success or aren't married with kids, essentially their life is not up to par and must change immediately. Things of this nature and others like it cause The "Me"/"I" Generation to be extremely condescending, sarcastic, cynical, rude, defiant and cocky. I am intrigued by the unrealistic expectations and needs of The "Me"/"I" Generations members. These young adults are around you every single day. I am trying to make you aware of their presence. Once you learn to understand the needs and expectations of The "Me"/"I" Generation members you may be able to cope with these grown babies better. You may be able to help them change their all about "Me"/"I" ways. I can only pray soon that they realize the world doesn't revolve around "Me""You" "Them" or "I" at all. 

Over There

Can anyone tell me where Over There is? It is always funny when you are talking to people and you ask them for something and they are like, "It's Over There." Of course your natural, I don't want to go off or get upset response is, "Over Where?" I think this exchange signifies how important the need for effective communication is. So you say it's Over There, but even when you pointed, you did it so fast we have no idea still where Over There is. As a matter of fact, a number of things are Over There. Heck, depending on where I am standing, you are Over There. I simply raise this issue because I think all of us can do a little better in making ourselves clearer and explaining exactly where Over There is. I know it takes a little extra time and patience, but I believe clarity and precise location is better than just having others aimlessly wandering around.

I know some of you are like, what in the h.e. double hockey sticks I am talking about? Well, the topic is right Over There. How can you not keep up? It's located Over There and the message is Over There. All you have to do to find the message for today is read that Over There. Now how much of a waste or semi-annoying was those last few lines? But, I draft this today, simply to ask all of you to work on the way in which you communicate with others. If other people perceive you as being short or rude, there is some truth to their perception. I know we live in a generation where a number of you could care less what people think about you. But, take it from someone who you know cares. Simply saying, "Over There" ain't going to cut it. We need more details, more direction and more insight if you really want us to know where Over There is. Don't be sending us on a wild goose chase. Shucks, we got things to do too! So you go sit Over There and think about what I just said. Just in case you are unsure of where you need to go, your Over There, is in the nearest corner, also called---Time Out.

The Urban Dictionary, Not So Urban At All

Of course you all know that I am not a fan of a number of things. But there are certain things that I really, really dislike. For instance, just recently I was online searching for a synonym to a particular word I was attempting to use in one of my writings. I looked through several online resources and then there was this one site called The Urban Dictionary. Naturally inquisitive and always wanting to explore new things, I clicked on the link. I had no idea what I was getting myself into.

Ladies and Gentlemen, let me say this right here and right now, "We already do a great job of making a fool of ourselves, we don't need our anglo-saxaon or other brown brothers and sisters to join in on the make a fool of negros parade.!" The Urban Dictionary is a sad mockery of what it is to be ethnic or a person of color. It only took a couple of seconds before I realized that this so-called Urban Dictionary Wasn't So Urban At All. As a matter of fact, I knew off top, that no group of colored folks would sit around and come up with a Dictionary that incorrectly and horribly defines words used or not used at all within their community. The Urban Dictionary is buffoonery. It is a group of website contributors/owners parading around in black-face throwing around terminology that they came up/heard while having a drunken night of madden or watching tosh 2.o.

I can't think of one good thing to say about The Urban Dictionary other then I'm glad it isn't a t.v. show yet. And I hope if you haven't seen it, you check it out. Because as a parent, a big brother/sister or cousin, you should be aware of what's out their in cyber-space that may be negatively influencing the generations of today and tomorrow. The Urban Dictionary is a collection of ignorance and blasphemy. It's supposed to be funny, but it's not. It's very distasteful, disrespectful and at times, corny at best. Worst, The Urban Dictionary Is Not So Urban At All. Take off your mask modern day clan members, show us your face---cowards.

P.S.- Token negros parade around in black face too. Ask Amos and Andy!

These Things Must Stop

Call a rant if you will. But there are certain things that are going on that have to Stop. I don't get how we all sit around and allow theses things to go on around us and we don't do anything about it. I am sick of it! So from now on, I am going to speak up and start calling people/things out. I will share a few things with you now and more over the course over time. These Things Must Stop and/or come to an end immediately. I hope you concur, but if not, I could care less. Your probably part of the problem.

These Things Must Stop:

1) Photographers: please stop putting backdrops of President Obama up in the club. This man is a national figure, not a hood-figure. Find someone else to let drunk, ignorant, and unfashionable people take pictures in front of. This is just ridiculous.

2) Rap and Rappers are wack! Just because you can rhyme, doesn't make you talented. Some of you all are so gullible. The dude is saying all woman are hoes and b%tches and your ignorant a$$ rapping right along with him. Yes, the ninja is talking about you, your momma, your sister and every other female you know. But you love it don't you?!

3) Fellas: Everybody can't be a pimp. Stop being little boys running from commitment because you got hurt in high school. Real pimps aren't driven by vagina, they driven by money. At least their hoes, got a career. Y'all so-called pimping 15/16 year olds. That's statutory raping, not pimping.

4) People, we all can't live like people on t.v. No matter what you do, you won't ever be as small as Jennifer Hudson, as good looking as LL or as rich as Puffy. Let it go! Do you. Why is everyone so afraid of being themselves or independent? If those individuals were you, they wouldn't be them. So stop trying to live their lives.

5) Ladies: Look around you. Some of you are so caught up in your own selfish life that you are not doing a thing to keep your little cousins, daughters or the other neighborhood girls from making the same mistakes you did. Teenage pregnancy is getting worse, and until you women decide to do something thing about it, these young innocent girls, are going to keep seeking love between their legs. And sadly enough, your boyfriend, husband, uncle or cut-friend is going to keep giving them the temporary satisfaction these little girls think they need.

6) We all need to stop talking about other people and start encouraging/helping them. It makes no sense for you to be doing well, but your so-called friend/loved ones don't have a pot to pee in or a window to throw it out of. We are so fricking selfish these days. People died so we can have these freedoms we have today and most of us don't do a da*mn thing for anyone else, but ourselves. Keep pleasuring yourself, you will end up by yourself in the end.

7) Stop talking so much and do something. All you do is talk about this and talk about that. Why don't you do something to change it? If you hate your job, quit. If you girl/boyfriend sucks, break up with them. If you don't like the way you are living, move. Stop talking about making a change and just make the change. Don't talk about it, be about it. We don't want to hear you keep lying to us about things you aren't going to do in this lifetime. Please make us all wrong and do something unexpected soon.

I could keep going, but I want to spread these out. The sad thing about it is most people don't think anything is wrong with the aforementioned. But, they are very wrong. You may not agree with what I just wrote, but there is some truth in every situation. We need to take back our world, or the world will keep taking from us. Life is too short. Either you can live this life alive, or you can live it dead. I choose Life.

I Can't Stand The Rain!!!

This specifically goes out to my down south, golf coast, northeast and northwest americans. Man, I Can't Stand The Rain! Who does a brother have to sleep with to get a full week of sunshine? Don't answer that! But for serious though, man it is terrible. My brother, the true survivalist and part-time environmentalists is always like, "Man we need this Rain; you know how dry it has been?" In the back of my head I be thinking, "I don't own a home, and I don't have a yard, I could care less about the dang Rain." I absolutely hate it! I Can't Stand The Rain!

Rain is the most depressing thing to me. When it Rains, your hold day is ruined. Well, unless you are a couch potato and you don't care to go outside. Well, I'm not! And the kid needs some sun. Isn't the whole point of the summer is to tan or get a few shades darker. That ain't even an option when the sun is always hidden behind Rain clouds. Maybe it's just me venting. This may not mean a thing to the rest of the WoodWorkz Nation. But just in case you wanted to know, or thought of asking, I Can't Stand The Rain.

Some People Really Get Away With Murder; PO'ed!!!

Mean Muggin'

What in the world did I or anyone else ever do to you? Why is it that you have to look like you bit into a lemon and now you can't get the taste out of your mouth? Whatever it is that you are going through, I am sure it could be worse. Do you really think that face makes you look intimidating? Well, new flash---it doesn't. Actually you look like a fool. So quit your Mean Muggin'! For those of you who don't know what Mean Muggin' is. It is when people walk around with a permanent scowl on their face. They look like a pit pull or like someone took a number 2 on their top lip. Yes, its just that awful. And frankly, I am over it. Mean Muggin' is so 2001.

It is sad that today you will see way more people Mean Muggin' then you will see smiling. I don't get why everyone is so upset. Sure we all are going through at this moment, but you can't be mad at the world. If you want to Mean Mug' something: Mean Mug the gas pump; Mean Mug the politicians; Mean Mug social media; and/ or Mean Mug your favorite rapper's favorite rapper. All of the afore deserve a good Mean Muggin' for the level of ignorance they display and their blatant disregard for the welfare of us all, but we don't. I know you have heard the old saying, "it takes twice as many muscles to frown as it does to smile." So why aren't you smiling? Don't get me wrong, I am not a person to be cheesin' all the time either, but I sure don't walk around looking like I got hit in the face with a bag of ugly. Some of you can't help that, but you can at least stop Mean Muggin'. Get over whatever it is that you are thinking/feeling to make you look that way. It isn't cute, sexy or cool. Actually, you just look like a da*n fool.

Mean Mug That!!!

Inconsistent People

If you are one of the aforementioned people----please take offense. There are different types of people in this world. Some are smart, funny, loyal, and/or dependable. But, some other people just don't have a quality that matters in their poor little souls. I think there are various qualities that all people must have. I am sure you may not agree, so feel free to disagree. In my mind, an individual must be honest, responsible and be a person of strong moral character and fiber, just to name a few. But to accompany that, they must also be Consistent. One of the worse types of people in the world besides the obvious: murders, thieves and criminals, are Inconsistent People.

Inconsistent People make me want to strongly encourage them to play in traffic. I am most annoyed by these type of people. Inconsistent People can never be counted on at all. They are like always and unpleasant surprise; you never know what you are going to get, but you can guarantee you won't like it. Its like each of them have a touch of amnesia or something. Because they never remember what they said they would do, how they did it last time, and why they didn't do what was asked of them. Repetition and doing what you said you would do is not that difficult people. But to Inconsistent People it's the challenge of a life-time. I will never understand Inconsistent People. If you said you were going to do something like this or that; do it! If you said you would be the person responsible for this or that; be that person! Why is it that you feel you can do whatever you feel like doing? Don't you know that negatively affects others? Perhaps you just don't care.

I am officially removing all Inconsistent People out of my life starting today. If you always called, but now you up and stopped; number deleted. If you use to write, but you don't send letters, text or e-mails more; lose my address and contacts. If you are here today for me, but not there tomorrow; you don't have to worry about me, cause we are no longer cool. Go disappoint someone else. You will not set me up for failure or heart ache buddy. I am done with Inconsistent People and you should be done to. Life is too short to continue to be let down by dishonest & half-a$$ friends or lovers. You were fine before you met them and whether you believe it or not, you will be much better without them. Inconsistent People, you have officially been put on notice; don't say we didn't warn you. Find some Consistency about yourself or KICK ROCKS/LEAVE US ALL ALONE!!!

Pull Them To The Side

So you have an issue with me or someone else? Why is it that you deem it necessary to make a scene or show off. If you really have issues with me or anyone else, why don't you do the courteous thing and Pull Them To The Side. In the words of TuPac, " A coward dies a thousand deaths, a soldier dies, but one. I believe that people who feel the need to always be seen before they are heard, are just that--- a coward.

I know to you, it's absolutely acceptable to be loud, rude or nasty to people that are all those things and more to you. But let me tell you a secret boo boo; the most hood rich thing you could do is yell, raise your voice or scream at people on the spot. If you really have a problem and it is worrying you that bad or p.o.'n you to the point that you can't control you anger, letting someone have it on the spot, won't help anyway. If you really want to find a solution, let s/he or them know you would like to speak with them, and Pull Them To The Side. Act like you have some manners and/or home training. Remember, the best way to live life is to treat others as you would like to be treated. If you want someone to Pull You To The Side, then you make sure you Pull Others To The Side As Well.

Work Is What It's Called

There are a few things in this life that I do fear: GOD & my G-Ma. Everything and everyone else doesn't really phase me like that. But I can tell you one thing I don't fear at all, Work. Yeah, that activity that one partakes in that causes them to exert energy. Works Is What It's Called. All of us have to Work. The GOOD BOOK states, if a man don't Work he don't eat. Yes, that does include women too. We all have to Work.

I am unsure why people don't like to Work these days. They would rather sit back and live off government assistance or some other type of subsidy. Some people think, in their mind, someone is suppose to take care of them. Ma'am/Sir, I don't know who you are in your head, but you are more than capable of taking care of yourself, by yourself. I understand everyone needs help, but for anything you need/want in this life you have to Work for it. Yes, I know that sounds like a foreign term, but Work Is What It's Called. Get off your tush and get a j.o.b. If you want better for you and your family; Work your way to a better life and circumstance(s). Thats how you get change, by Working, that Is What It's Called.

I Got This

So I've learned lately that everybody is a critic. No matter where you go, someone has something to say about everything you do. They share their thoughts, opinions, non-facts and/or lies whether we ask them for it or not. But listen up buddy, if you don't have anything positive to say, don's say anything at all. Trust, I Got This.

Everything we do in this life we will be held accountable for. Rather it be very small or extremely gargantuan, all of us will have to answer for our acts, behaviors and actions over our lifetime. I do understand that we all need people to keep us on track, but some of you just take it to the max. Every move we make you feel it is your sworn duty to tell us how it should or should've been done. Look bruh, I Got This. If I am going to be held accountable for something, I want to do it the best way I see fit. Yes, I value the suggestions of others, but I am going to do it my way like Usher. I Got This. Let me do me and you concentrate on doing you.

Check Yourself

If there is one thing that grinds my gears more than anything else, it is a hypocrite. Those people who don't understand that one must practice what they preach. These type of people slither through life making other people miserable, because in their mind, they have been justly appointed to point out all the things you are doing wrong, with no regard giving to the fact that they are doing the same exact things, if not worse. Today, I write this brief message to you hypocrites out there---Check Yourself. We don't need anyone to always pick out our negative aspects or constantly annoy us by pointing out our obvious weaknesses and/or deficiencies. Check Yourself. You aren't so perfect; you aren't so great; and as a matter of fact, you look like you were dropped face first as a baby. Now Run Tell Dat'.

Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself!!!

The Middle

There are a few things in this life that I don't like. You all already know a few of them: rappers, ignorant people, rappers, drama, rappers, complainers, rappers, the lakers, rappers, being called cute, did I say rappers....ok let me stop there cause that is already more than a few and the list was just getting started. But, there is something that I don't like that may seem odd to most of you. I can't stand The Middle.

I don't like The Middle finger. I don't like being in The Middle of an argument. I don't like sitting in The Middle seat on a plane. I don't like The Middle table of restaurants. I especially, don't like being stuck in The Middle of where I have been and where I am going. This Middle to me is the most annoying because it means for some reason I am not moving. Now, just like many of you, patience is not my strong point. So I am constantly working on it. Until then, I can say being in The Middle requires waiting, and I hate waiting. One thing I know is if I have to wait on anything I would prefer not to have it, no matter what it is.

The Middle is probably a sweet spot for some of you. I am sure you don't mind being in The Middle, but not me. You can have it. The Middle to me makes me feel claustrophobic or trapped. I feel like I am not being progressive in The Middle. So, if you see me and I am struggling, perhaps its because I have found myself stuck/trapped in The Middle. Help a brother out. Throw me a life raft, come save the kid, do something, just get me out The Middle before I spas out. Middle Men Suck!!!