Musical Inspiration for this BLOG:
MeShell Ndegeocello – Beautiful
(Meant to be played while reading)
Discoveries:
Today I discovered that it might be time to take
a road trip. It’s something magical about gassing up the sedan, packing the
cooler and hitting the open highway. That combination of changing landscape,
warm summer wind blowing in your face and the unknown excites me. Perhaps the mystique
is in the conversations that ensue about career, love, hardship and life that
make the confined time special. Each passing mile is an opportunity to conquer
a small piece of yourself. The longer the drive the more time you have to think
and the more obstacles you can overcome. I plan to see the Midwest this time around;
I have been intrigued by St. Louis lately. Maybe I’ll drive up, tour the Arch,
catch a Cardinals game, visit a museum and get me some soul food from Sweetie
Pies. Missouri here I come.
High Points:
Do you remember 1994’s Jason’s Lyric?
You know, the urban love story starring Jada Pinkett-Smith, Allen Payne and
Bokeem Woodbine with guest appearances by Treach from Naughty by Nature and Eddie
Griffin. For its time, Jason’s Lyric was one of the greatest romance films
created. The film taught us about the struggle people face when they try to
love each other. Aside from the gritty realism that the city of Houston provided
as the backdrop for the romance, this classic boy meets girl tale hit home in so
many ways. We got a glimpse of the poverty,
crime and struggle of urban life. We saw the effects of alcoholism on families
(Maddog); we saw how fatherless homes can force young boys to grow into young
men faster than they need to. Most importantly, we saw how true love is at
times tested by outside influences. Go take a trip down memory lane and watch
this hood classic. Big shout out to Sean Hutchinson, he played young Jason. We
actually went to the same grade school and played on the basketball team
together. It’s been too long.
Themes for the Day
·
He washed my feet· Nunna that is on the menu!
· Move! Can’t y’all see I’m tryna catch da Holy Ghost
· When the sun’s neck leaves footprints across the sky
· Not the roast mama! I SPENT A HUNDRED DOLLARS ON THAT SHIT!
I almost caught the fever, gambling fever. I take risks but have learned
the hard way that wagering money, especially on a regular basis is bad. As much
as I would love to say that I didn’t enjoy gaining VIP status in Harrah’s
properties that would be a lie. When you’re showered with free hotel rooms,
comps and tickets you feel special. Add in the feeling you get when you double,
triple or quadruple your money in a few hours and it can be a recipe for disaster.
Even if you win, you lose. You forfeit time. There’s a reason why there are no
clocks inside of casinos.
DAILY INSANITY:
Three Words: Lazy Sunday Mornings
The
best relaxing happens on Sunday mornings between the hours of 7am-11am. I love
cuddling up with my wife and kids and chillaxing on my bed.
John R Williams
Author/Radio Host/Filmmaker/Sales Professional/ Executive/CEO
Question of the day
Can you give me (3) road trip tips?
Can you give me (3) road trip tips?
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