Brown stones with green souls

1. It frustrates me to find myself at a loss for words to describe something I have recently experienced. Saying Thank You over & over again doesn't evoke the same sentiment as it does when it is repeated in a poem. Thank heavens for tone & inflection!!

2. In order to maximize your emotional out put in a relationship, make sure that what ever issues you have are being addressed outside of that by a licensed professional.

3. I'm not familiar with technical writing but if I had been I could have made some holiday $$. Guess who's doing some research on the matter very soon...

4. Country music, it's growing on me.

5. Appetite suppression is cool but I'm more interested in appetite control. The latter being a bit more difficult but also more rewarding.

6. Budget at least one trip every six months if your resources allow such away from the place you call home. Doesn't have a to be a transcontinental trip, just weekend away to a place that's about 1-2hr flight (those are usually cheaper, in the USA at least). Change in scenery is good for the soul.

7. Don't be afraid to be overly optimistic about someone, it may very well cause you to alter your approach to every thing else you're involved in, leading you towards desirable results.

8. I'm learning to appreciate that which time develops and diligence constructs.

Domestic Deliberations

1. I know for a fact that expectations are the building blocks of disappointment but I still harbored them anyways, like illegal citizens I pitied, hoping to protect from ICE.

2. I suppose it's a long running tradition in academia to over intellectualize that which appears to be connected through a linear logic system. If it didn't then, there would be fewer grants to compete for or awarded for that matter.

3. Old folks say when your ears get hot, someone is talking about you. Still trying to figure out if what their says is good or bad, but since those are both relative I'll leave it unknown.

4. What is it about this American College System that can take the joy from studying anything? Perhaps, I'll have better results if I scrutinize my own approach.

5. Good guys don't finish last more likely than not, they throw their hands in the air in frustration only to have them land on a woman who isn't deserving of what they have to offer. This isn't usually acknowledge by friends & associates until they've been married for some time.

6. I'm planning to see Chris Rock's Good Hair Documentary. It's exciting to see a stand up comedian take an explorative approach to making me laugh. The nature of black women & their relationship with their hair is soo absurd & disappointing that only laughter will allow you to look at it with a clear head.

7. There's a point in life when birthdays cease to be exciting. Don't be shocked when you cross that threshold, just look at all the money you'll save by not celebrating.

8. I don't believe in politicians & their campaign miracles but Pres. Obama's first 6 months are forcing to wonder if I really picked the lesser of 2 evils. I suppose the word realistic needs to be incorporated into the guidelines for pre-election discussion.

9. Be mindful of the expiration date on the milk, but don't take it as fact. I had a glass that was 3 days past date & it was just as fresh as it was the day it came home.

10. It's ultimately you're fault anyways, so buy Brawny paper towels. Cleaning up is so much easier with quality paper towels.

11. Let's see if I can put out the fire while swimming in the soup pot...

Peace Up!

The Foreign Exchange - ''I Wanna Know'' from The Foreign Exchange on Vimeo.

1. Watch the video. If you like it, support Foreign Exchange

2. I've been a late night poet for years but I've never ventured into spoken word. I think its the irregular meter that has prevented me from producing pieces of this nature. I'll be working on 2 spoken word pieces soon, once completed they'll be read at an open mic somewhere.

3. When did the nation with one of the largest defense budgets become the peace maker?? Clinton is working peace deals in Northern Ireland & between Turkey and Armenia. The latter has significance regarding oil pipelines but I'm not sure of the economic impact of the former. Any thoughts good readers??

4. I'm no fan of the reasons that brought Columbus to the Americas as they're not that much different than the reasons that send our troops across the world.

5. Still working on that new format Ophelia, give me a little more time.

6. I'm honestly beginning to enjoy my American Lit survey more than I expected I would. Not the class but the works of literature.

Gray Sweater Aesthetic

yes, I know thats a blue sweater.

1. Why do you ask questions to which you already know the answers?

2. It's cooling off, a little at a time at last!! At this rate, Voodoo Fest should be damn cold.

3. Not being able to focus is only slightly more annoying than not being able to sleep unless the former's presence invites the latter. Then they are equally annoying.

4. Remember that most you'll be able to offer by the way of commentary regarding the bulk of life's concerns is a spectators commentary. Do your audience a favor & at the very least be well informed of the sport your watching.

5. Don't just wear the "in" pieces of the season, get the colors down as well. This means more than 2/ ensemble. If you're going to mimic runway trends, put some hmph into it.

6. Read Poor Richard's Almanac - Ben Franklin. The advice offered therein still applies.

7. On of these days, I'm going to actively watch what I say. Don't block out your calendars just yet though as the date is definitely unknown

8. Dickens was right, these are the best of times & the worst of times.

9. For whatever reason, every time they've returned. The ones who have been exiled. I'm not sure if they are gluttons for punishment, indifferent to indifference, blinded by the notion of loving conquering all, or just devout followers of the time changes all notion. What I do know is that, without fail they return, if only briefly. If only to play with flaming daggers in room whose floor is covered in hay. I suspect the most recent exile shall to return, despite the admonishment to remain away. I suppose one solid burn will be sufficient to relay the message in a manner that endorses compliance.

10. Don't doubt yourself as doing so will give others justification to do the same. In some cases, before your realize what's taken place.

11. Viva La Hova was a mash-up done well. If you don't like Coldplay & Jay-Z, don't waste your time.

12. It's always interesting to hear what people want to know by what they don't ask. It becomes annoying when it occurs too frequently

13. Don't be soo full of yourself that believe you have "haters". If your name doesn't ring bells in a circle of discipline specific nerds, you've yet to accomplish anything. I'm not talking about fashion followers , socialites, etc either. My name doesn't & I won't claim them when it does. Critics are there to find the holes in your work. If you're surrounded by people who can only formulate thoughts about other people, you need a new network.

14. Most things are better said in person, but a hand written note is a respectable medium when the former isn't an option.

Pour up my Foldgers

1. When did bragging about a few relative accomplishments become the cool thing to do? I recall an era, albeit relatively short, where you got things done because that's what was needed. When there was bragging done, it was your family & friends speaking of their genuine pride in your accomplishments. It appears of late to be nothing more a group of primates beating their chests outside of mating season.


2. I don't believe in Hip-Hop/Rap/?? as a religious system like a more & more of my peers do but I follow if for nothing more than the fondness that one has for their 1st love. This mixtape manipulating, feature filetin, ad lib ambassador from Toronto by the name of Drake definitely produces an enjoyable project. It appears to be accurate, often being supported by the self reporting real time overseer known as social networking. Facebook, Twitter, & blogging have introduced an eerie level of accountability into life in the 22nd century.


3. FTR: Real Sneaker Heads miss meals for their love of kicks. If you're just blowing income that could be going towards a retirement fund, charitable donations, or your parents money, you are not a sneaker head.



4. I couldn't skip out on Obama's Health care Plan. First off, it's a complicated mess that needs immediate resolution, almost akin to walking into a fubard town & needing to rebuild it all in 3 weeks but you don't speak the local dialect. These complications being acknowledged, American Health care has been a for profit system for since the inclusion of minorities in the welfare system. I'm not blaming a(any) group of people for the current state of affairs, I'm aiming to develop an accurate historical perspective to further illustrate the severity of the problem.

This semester has legs on it so you'll have to pardon the sporadic updates. Wait, they've always been sporadic.

Wild Oats

I cried a river over you
without ever shedding a tear
I ran in terror from you
without ever showing my fear
I listened to the worst of you
while standing as still as a dear
I washed my hands of you
without a bar of soap near
I thought day & night of you
actively forgetting you in a year
I envisioned the end of this
without the suffering of silence in my ear

Don't lock the laces!

1. 2 opposable digits up for Saturday off!!

2. I'm not riding around on a conspiracy theory bus, but theres alot of questionable legislation coming from his O-ness's cabinet. First the Auto Industry Bailouts, now this healthcare plan. I'm all for equal access to healthcare for everybody but what about regulating private industry more aggressively and not endangering people lives the same way we endanger their magazine subscriptions.

3. Waking up instinctively before the sun rises is a side affect of adulthood I was not warned about and it is not in the least bit cool.

4. The energy involved in daily wrestling with your emotions and keep them in check is enought to fuel the exploration of a new hobby.

5. Why are Mrs. Fields cookies soo damn good? More importantly,why did I spend $10 on cookies the other day and not bat an eye??

6. It's never what you do, it's always the way its done. In the end, the action has been completed but the impact can vary greatly if you employ a poor method.

7. One time I bought this book just to rant on and on about details that were normally neglected. Since then, I've decided to leave such rantings to the obsessed least I be confused for one of them.

8. I owe you a story or 2. It should be a good one, filled with adventure and delight. I'll start on it tomorrow.

9. Don't fear the cougar, just back away very slowly, if you move too quickly it can be fatal.