Random Thoughts on a MONDAY

Let's see what's running through my mind....

---Is it ME or is anybody else thinking that the only reason the NBA is pushing this new dress code is to repair it's reputation with MIDDLE-CLASS, WHITE America after the disasterous fight between the Detriot Pistons and Indiana Pacers last season? The fact is that URBAN America and the experience of BLACKNESS in it has produced these incredibly talented young players and to attempt to change the prevailing aesthetic to appease the so-called "better/more civilized taste" of white folks is HIGHLY PROBLEMATIC. And don't give me the argument that "normal" people have to dress up in a corporate emvironment. These aren't people with NORMAL JOBS. I think as long as they are neat and presentable they should be able to wear whatever they want.

--The album "Sign O' The Times" represents Prince's GREATEST musical moment and artistic peak. This is the album that initiated my love affair with music and changed my life. If you have never heard this masterwork you ought to commit yourself to buying it and listening. I will be posting about it VERY soon.

--I don't get the minor hype about Keyshia Cole. She's got a cute voice for um...The shower..but on record? I think not. NEXT!

--South Park is BRILLIANT. all I have to say is Michael "Jefferson."

--Speaking of Comedy Central, "The Boondocks" will be premiering in about 2 weeks time. I know I will be GLUED to the television for that one. Also, you should check out "The Colbert Report." Good Shit.

--Payday is this Friday and I definitely will be steppin out on the town (NYC). It's been about 5 months since I been out so I am going to enjoy every moment. The kid is BACK!!

--I was an attendee at the "Million Family March" in 2001. While it was positive seeing so many of my people gathered together peacefully, it seems that nothing came out of the event except the requisite "ego stroking" of our so-called leaders and empty promises from those on the stage AND in the audience. Why do I feel the same sentiment about the most recent "gathering" of our people? What if there were speakers that asked Rev. Wilson about his past homphobic comments? or what if someone asked the good Minister Farrakhan about who killed Brother Malcolm? It's time for "us" to clean out the skeletons out of our political closets. I agree with many of the messages that were communicated at the event. It's my suspicion(s) of the ulterior motivations of the MESSENGERS that continue to keep me critical of it all.

--Am I the only one who is a MAJOR wrestling fan? Ever since I was a youngin I have LOVED it. Yeah, yeah, yeah I know it's fake. SO FUCKIN' WHAT!!! I am still in front of the television every Monday night at 9. My favorite wrestler of all time you ask. Of course, RIC FLAIR!! Nobody beats "The Nature Boy." WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

--I been playing the hell out of Hall & Oates recently. "Your Imagination" is that FIREEEEEE!!!

--Maybe I'm crazy but it seems like we went striaght from summer to winter. For all of us in the Northeastern Corridor....expect to be in a WINTER WONDERLAND this go round. Not looking forward to it.

Alright...I have exhausted my randomness so I will stop here.

PeaceLoveandEternity...

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