Category: I Don’t Care What You Got Ta Say About It
Product Review: Portofino Pizza Cafe
Earlier this year, in March or April, I was doin’ some local canvassing for my other business, and got hungry. There was a pizza joint on the corner, so I popped in, and learned that an East African family owns it. I placed an order, and liked the food and service enough to resolve to return. The following review is based on my follow-up experience.
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One Mic
Nearing the conclusion of The Boondocks’ first season episode, “Return of the King” –after King’s vitriol– every African American NBA player refused to play, citing full troop withdrawal from Iraq as their demand. The possibility of that happening seemed a bit idealistic, and still does, but that scene comes to mind, along with the remembrances of Muhammed Ali, John Carlos, and Tommy Smith — folks who put it all on the line to honor their political belief — when I see Colin Kaepernick on bended knee.
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Sometimes
Concerning Brand New Heavies, I’m a “Dream on Dreamer” and “Never Stop” kind of girl. Today, though, I need a little kick in the pants. Inspiration is everywhere, even in songs about doin’ the right thing. For me, today, this song is about doin’ right by myself; today, creating my history, so that my future agrees with me. To be happy, sometimes, you really do have to make happy happen, even when you’re not feelin’ the process. Brand New Heavies – “Sometime”
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Create Your History
Music is a substantial source of inspiration for me, and two Michael Jackson tunes inspire me more than most. In late honor of Michael the Great, here is a couple of reminders that believing in ourselves and taking action both make life happen for us. Michael Jackson, “Keep the Faith” Michael Jackson, “History” Peace and best, Kenisha
