Have You Voted Yet?...New Songs That I Am Feeling

What's going on my peeps!! How is everyone doing? Well, I hope everyone had a good week and has something planned for the weekend. I have been off work for the last two days, so I took this time to do my early vote. Have you voted? Well, thank god for the 80GB Ipod, because it took close to 3 hours to cast my vote. They said that next week should be a little easier since there will be many more polls open, but I wanted to get it out the way. I ask you again...have you voted yet?

It was so pleasant to see us out there, early and trying to make a difference. Young, and old I just think folk are ready for change in this world,and why not with Barack? Have you voted?? Please get out there and vote, so we can go ahead and take off November 5th and celebrate. I kid, I kid, but please get out there and vote!

What's going on with me? I am slowing getting back to my music--you know exploring all my music sites, allmusic.com, soulwalking.com, billboard.com, Soul Session of BETJ, and all the good XM channels to find good music. I have some new stuff for you to google:

Eric Benet's new album
Kindred and The Family Soul new album
Maysa
John Legend's Evolver Album
Musiq's new track "Radio"
Anthony Hamiliton's "Cool"
D'Angelo's new version of his Space Jam soundtrack "I Found My Smile Again"
Raphael Saadiq new album

Let me know if I missed anything, but let me go and tweak out my fantasy football team. Take care!

Take it Easy!!

I'm Back!!

Before I get an email smack down, can I give you all an update on what's been going on in my life please:

My Life In Tidbits:

-Went for another job in another department. This is my second try of going outside my department for more duckets. Don't get me wrong, I love my current job/description, but with a growing boy, and some financial goals I would like to attain, the extra duckets would come in handy.

The interview was last week, and when I went in there, the game was changed up a little. Unbeknownst to me, I could be possibly be considered for two separate positions. So, just pray for a brotha, I will keep you updated on that.

-I had to get a tooth pulled...not fun at all!! I should of just went ahead and got knocked out(sedated) for the procedure, but nooo, I tried to man up and take the local numbing medicine. No....for those of you reading this..get knocked out lol!! But, I must say that the hydrocodone (sp?) pills has really been my friend.

-My wallet has gotten to chance to breathe, how about yours? Have you noticed a drop in the gas prices? Do you think it will fall below the $2 mark? Many economic analysts are saying that the decrease in gas prices, can represent our 2ND economic stimulus package, what do you think?

-Fantasy Football update--I was tied for first in my division, but this week did not fare well for me. I am currently up by 10 points, however my opponent still has Chris Johnson, and Dallas Clark yet to play, so my 3 game winning streak may come to an end on Monday night! Big Ben really let me down this week giving me just 1 point. But he is a stud,and they are playing the Redskins, so hopefully he can bounce back. On the other hand, I had Kyle Orton on the bench, chilling next week as they take on the Detroit Lions. Decisions, decisions!! LOL.

-Lastly, whomever you like in this election, please get out there and vote please! I recently got my updated voter registration card, so I will be partaking in the early voting proceedings. I can't believe that election time is almost here, I guess it's time to turn to every channel and see that big map, with blue and red indicators on every state, and their predictions. But me, let me go ahead and Barack the vote!!

Well, that's enough for me, I hope you all have a good week and I will talk with you all soon!!

Take It Easy!!

Fantasy Football Update

I got creamed last week due to the lackluster play of Big Ben!! That man got me -9 points, do you hear me? I was so pissed off about that. Saying that, Ben is staying on the bench and I am going to step out there and use JT O'Sullivan from the 49'ers, as they are playing the Saints. I have Reggie Bush as well, but I think this may be turn out to be a scoring affair because both defenses aren't the stronger, so please wish me luck. I am playing the undefeated team and I want to knock him out. And for my Viking fan :), they got me 20 points last week, so you know that I am going to use them this week.

Well, take it easy!!

Barack Obama In Charlotte/Expectations

Hello to All,

I hope everyone is doing well this week. I know I am slow reporting this but Barack had a rally this past weekend, and even though I didn't get the chance to see him, me and the fam stood in line for about 3 hours for the experience. When we finally got to the front, he was midway into his speech. No hard feelings, I am just glad that I was there for the experience and that my little man experienced it as well. Speaking of Barack, I was thinking that I am definitely going to have to make that trip to Washington, D.C. to be a part of the inaugration, but this is living history for real. What do you think?

The debates are supposed to start on Friday, so I am really looking forward to see how they transpire even though John is requesting that they hold off for now until they get the bailout under control.

Expectations

I am slowly learning that with some people it is not wise to have any type of expectations. When you don't expect anything out of certain people, I find myself less stressed and not so worried. Stop worrying about things/people that you can't change. Just try to continue to do the right thing, and just remember that karma can be a rough thing.

Happy Hump Day To All!!

Take It Easy!

Tyler Perry/Bootlegg Movies/Fantasy Football Update

What's up Family?

I got the chance to see the Tyler Pery Movie, and I would like to read your viewpoints on the movie. I really enjoyed the movie immensely, even though I am not really used to seeing Sanaa Lathan act that right. She really garnered a negative reaction from the audience throughout the whole movie!! But I really enjoyed, Rockmond Dunbar and Kathy Bates' performance. I was pleasantly surprised with the movie, being that this was something off the cuff for Tyler Perry. Now, it's time to see "Madea Goes To Jail", and of course that new movie with Pacino/DeNiro. Has anyone seen that movie yet? I believe it's called "Righteous Kill".

I know I don't go to movies that often but I have an observation. In between the scenes of the movie, you would see a bright, bright, blue flash illuminate the whole theatre. At first, I was slow to recognize what was going on, but then it clicked lol. But seriously, could you be any more blantant than with a big blue light every 10 minutes. It was very annoying, but I can't knock anyone's hustle but I know Tyler Perry can't stand the bootleggers.

Fantasy update: I won again with 108 points. My top scorer this week was Calvin Johnson with 26 points. I am still a little bit concerned with Big Ben's sore shoulder, but he is a trooper so I think he should be fine. Furthermore, since Redskin's tight end Chris Cooley caught headlines with his blog, and his "free in the wind" picture, I did find his blog as well. I will drop him a comment and see if he gets back to me. His blog is on my list.

Well, have a good hump day and take it easy!!

How Much Was Your Gas?/Fantasy Football Update

As Hurricane Ike approaches Texas, and the folk in Charlotte started to worry like crazy, I saw the price of gas change within hours. I paid $4.09/gal!! Isn't that crazy? I just wanted to know how the hurricane is affecting your area?

Fantasy Update: Even though I lost my man Tom Brady, I still managed to pull out the win. When money is on the line, this become serious business lol. My roster has remained intact, however, I did change my defense and I am using the Cardinals' defense since they are playing the Dolphins'. Do you blame for that? I just hope the Redskins has worked on the 1-minute drills. We shall see..

I hope you all have a good weekend, and I hope to have a positive fantasy report.

Take it easy!!

Charlotte Shout Fest 2008

This past Tuesday, I got the chance to go to a Shout Fest. What is a Shout Fest? It was a meeting of great music that included shout bands (tubas, trombones, trumpets, tambourines) and various choirs.

http://www.charlottecentercity.org/nav.cfm?cat=18&subcat=102&subsub=0&id=2038

Let me tell you, after hearing them, they wanted me to go and get my tuba and mouthpiece and start marching again!! I was just amazed about their improvastional skills. I didn't see a piece of music everywhere and the crowd from age 2-82 were spiritually moved by the music. At one point, I felt like I was right in the middle of a battle of the bands because 2 Shout bands were facing each other at the front of the church and each band were respectful but going at each other full force. One band would hold their last note at triple fortismo, with the lead trombone meandering around the last note as his slide almost falls off, while the other band were itching at the chops, to take that last note, change the key, and rock it on to a brand new song. They really bought gospel music life and force fed it right to your soul. If you ever get the chance to see a Shout band, I would strongly encourage you to go, as there are several bands across the country.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shout_band

Take It Easy!!