Notes from a Friend's Town

1. I recently bumped heads with Pops over religion, rather my lack of devotion to Christianity as he taught my brothers & I since birth. We ended agreeing to disagree only after I stressed my decision wasn't a challenge to his devotion. You've got to love the binary discourse that these systems birth. 2. I've known my neighbor since my childhood, over 20 years. Learned his real name tonight, my whole life I've only known him as June. Yes, like the month. Maybe I'll learn the meaning before another 20yrs pass. 3. It's time he learned the life lesson regarding the limits of gifts & generosity. He won't though, his pride prevents him from being wrong. 4. World Cup came around this year and I couldn't get into it for anything. Sat in a bar with the match playing, watched 2 mins of it, & completely lost interest. 5. The lowest one of my desires is the only one I need - Van Hunt 6. Sockless in the summer with talc in the leathers because i...

1.  If you elect to acknowledge them, life will be happy to introduce you to your enemies. A word of advice regarding their handling : Wish them undying love and pray for them. 2.  There's a moment when you're reaching by contacting someone but you do it anyways. In the professional world, this is sometimes what networking demands. In a social context, this is known as "thirst".  Down here in hell with me, it's called acting accordance with your reasonable desires (wants). 3. I'm proud to announce to all 15 of you that, I happen to know very little short of nothing. The answers do not keep in contact with me, opting to chase a life of leisure instead. If anyone in your travels asks you to refer them to me, do deliver the previous message. 4.  Why is that people literally can't wait to be an emotional drain? I've my own issues, concerns, and persistent thoughts (known as fears in some circles but I'm not inclined toward that emotion). I need t...

1.  Officially a Xavier University of Louisiana Alumnus!! 2.  First Mother's Day without Moms was yesterday. As a teenager I told her everyday was Mother's Day so I saw no need in doing something excessive one Sunday out of the year. She commented on my commitment to consistency. I spent the day with friends, because time allowed such. 3. I Would Like to Call It Beauty x Corinne Bailey Rae = wonderful writing soundtrack 3a.  This Remix is good too! 4. I've befriended quite a unique family, their patriarch, an entity all his own. I enjoy their company, more so than some of my single friends. It is an interesting choice and so far, very rewarding. 5. I've enough sense to know when to make the responsible decision. I need to plan a time where I can ignore said sense and respond to the fleeting phenomena known as impulse. 6.  I've been invited to workout with some Rastafarian brothers I've known for years. Not sure how I can juggle my schedule, but ...

I had no idea I was up for this, let alone being 1 of 2 names that were even mentioned for the award.

1.  Don't marry for the money, the exchange rate declines rapidly. 2.  Hitachino 3 Days is the business. Bought 2 bottles, might have to buy 2 more. 3. There are some sentiments that are better left in the journal than in the sent folder. Such is beauty of it, I suppose. 4.  Don't be surprised to find a doubting Thomas perched in your familial circle. Even if you've no inclination towards the faith. 5.  I'm mildly excited about Graduation next month. This excitement seems to be dissolving my senioritis. 6.  I rejoice not in (hopes of) Zimmerman's (sooner than summer) death. I rejoice in the enriching of natural law, a life for a life. 7.  Middle America. what best can you offer me for your life's worth?

Happy Birthday Moms!! It's raining today, how fitting.

1. Wendell Allen      Trayvon Martin     James Craig Anderson As a man of African descent in the United States of America, I've never been a fan of law enforcement. This nation law's and their loose interpretation have always been in opposition to my life. I've friends in law enforcement and their presence there simultaneously baffles & angers me. These are 3 recent examples, 2 within less than 30 days of this post. 2.  This final semester of college has been a roller coaster ride from hell   that I'm anxious to end. My post graduation plans are still in their formative stages, not as because of fear. Rather from exhaustion. Petition the universe in the manner you do, should you feel so inclined, as I push through these next 40+ days. 3.  I've reached a new (read: remarkably tainted) sense of awareness about companionship, love, and absence. There was a time when I would critique such a view as being the result...