Misadventures in Atlanta

By Raqi

July 14, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this

WiseD I am glad you a had rewarding journey. As the saying goes it is better to give than to receive.

I think having a mutual outlook on the type of trip you took is very important.

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this

Welcome Back…thats a very Positive Action to take! I’m trying to get more involved again with community service.

I almost got myself killed over the weekend and this is a sign or a reality check that I need to change the drinking / partying into something more positive and stay focused. I’ve given up drinking all together.

I took my friend out from Tampa Bay to Buckhead Friday night and out with friends…one of my friend’s bought gave me this redbull vodka and he had one too. We’re playing pool…having a good time, whatever. We drink this one drink and both of us don’t remember anything. He got his wallet and cell phone taken and woke up on the street at 6am in some apt complex curb & I don’t even remember getting back to my friend’s place. Somehow I did, no memory.

Be careful especially the females, these spiked drinks are out there. It freaks me out just thinking about it because I wasn’t even drunk yet I don’t remember anything. Be Safe. There’s my life lesson and I’m grateful to actually be here today…for real.

By SlimOne

July 14, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this

Slow start I see….Morning all.

By Dan

July 14, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

Well good morning all,

The D went to the Chris Rock concert on Saturday and the dude is just plain silly…a good time was had by all.

@ATL Guy

Sorry that happened to you, but that’s why we keep our drinks within eyesight (if not in hand) all night. The other part is to learn to drink before going out. Saves money, saves time, and when you get the hang of it, will save you from events such as the one you described.

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

Dan … yeah I pre-game it usually when I have a driver etc. Thing is I wasn’t drinking to get hammered so its not like I was spending a lot of money. I’m a guy so I don’t think about these drinks being drugged or anything. I’m 26 and I’m starting to think alcohol is becoming too much of my nightlife…I don’t like how I feel, don’t like how I become, taking too many chances, tired of the regrets. I workout quite a bit so I just want to cut the drink out and just focus on career and being healthy. I’m killing myself at this pace. I am really happy with my decision

By Duluth

July 14, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this

Why does the kid in the picture on the left have a freaking binky in his mouth????? A little too old for that don’t cha think?

By abc

July 14, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this

As one who used to travel for a living, I can tell you that while absence may make the heart grow fonder, too much of it will be the end of the relationship. ‘Course, that’s different from a week here or 2 weeks there to attend seminars, volunteer projects, missions, etc. There’s no reason for that to be a problem for anyone, but I know it would be for a lot of people. They may have trust issues, or be incapable of taking care of themselves, or whatever. Such things are surmountable, but a PITA.

By Dan

July 14, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

@ATL

I’m not criticizing mind you, bruh. Just a helpful hint from a former partier.

As with anything excess is the key, drinking (or anything) in moderation is a good thing. To become excessive about an activity is where we all get into trouble.

BTW, you and your friend still have your kidney’s right? lol

By Kym aka Lady Sage

July 14, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

Good Morning All,

Have you ever dated someone who was a missionary? Nope. Not sure that would gel well with some of my political ideas..I am big on volunteering but I am not so big on missionary missions.

How do you handle dating someone who has vastly different ideals about world traveling, volunteering, etc.?

Since I am the volunteer and most of the guys I have dated were not too keen on giving up a Saturday morning to “Be the change they want to see in the world.” It basically becomes something that I do and I never forced him to do it. If he has respect for me then he will respect my ideas and beliefs and so long as said beliefs and ideas do not overtake my relationship..(spending more hours mentoring than I do being a mother or love) then I would hope there would be little to no problems (It is all about BALANCE)

Do you think that means you are not a good match? Nope. Is it possible that you will clash on bigger things too?

Nope..you can clash on bigger things and still have the same interest and ideas.

If you could have one all expense-paid date to anyplace in the world, where would you go?

I have tons of places I would love to explore in our vast world. But I really would love to take a tour of the USA and Canada. There are tons of places and sites I am dying to see.(I am blaming the book *”1000 places to see before you die)*

*So I would love to take a 2 month vacation and hit as many places as possible. *

Who would you take?

Frankly this is a trip I would love to share with my SO and my son. So it would be like a family road trip so to speak.

By The Truth

July 14, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

Fantasy vacation: Bre’s scheduled trip. To cool to hit the road for a few weeks and see the world.

Atl Guy rumor is those spiked red bulls will have you waking up with a sore azz. Watch your self. LOL

It’s going to be a nice day folks.

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

It’s Monday! Another blissful weekend in ATL. I hope all of you had a great weekend. :-)

Welcome back WiseDiva. Thanks for sharing your experience in Mexico! I figured you just went down there to party!

This is a unique topic too, so thanks. Having a partner that enjoys travel is a must for me. I haven’t done any missionary trips, but was just thinking this weekend that I should look into joining the peace corps. It was a fleeting thought. LOL

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

Dan I’m with ya. I have a compulsive personality (why I stay away from Vegas). I’ve always gotten the hook ups at every nightclub in Midtown with VIP or whatever. I just need to tone it down. When I do things, its always to the extreme. Thats my Problem. My kidney is not being sold on the market just yet.

Chris Rock is Awesome, he is funny as hell!

Truth Haha Crazy

Did any of you see the Miss Universe last night!? OMG those girls are bangin! Miss USA slipped and took a fall…so funny!

By Dan

July 14, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

As far as dating someone that committed to cause, to me it’d be no different than any other job.

I enjoy women with passion and conviction, so discussing her passion could spark my own.

That said, I’d require herpalghonerealmononucleoisitis testing the minute she touched down. It’d be a real bad way to die catching some foreign infection and I ain’t bit mo left the state…

By DasV

July 14, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

I’d require herpalghonerealmononucleoisitis testing the minute she touched down. It’d be a real bad way to die catching some foreign infection and I ain’t bit mo left the state… ROTFLOL@ tht Dan…. had to come outta lurkesville to tell ya! too funny

By For Real

July 14, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

The morning after……

Dude: ATL where are we?

ATL: I don’t know bro! I think we are in a park.

Dude: Are you leaning up against a tree too?

ATL: Yeah and my wrist and ankles are duct tapped together.

Dude: Me too, are your pants pulled down too?

ATL: Now crying Yessss!

To be continued……

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

Hello everybody. I’ve missed each and every one of you!

Atl Guy, sorry, but you gave me my first laugh. Glad you guys made it to see another day. How many times have I told you to stay alert (LOL).

As Truth stated, I’d like to have Bre’s vacation schedule. Since I can’t, even with the unrest, I would like to visit Zimbabwe. Waterfalls excite me and Victoria Falls is simply breathtaking!

I think it’s important for your traveling companion to be on the same page as you. To take a reluctant person along with you only spells DOOM!

How do you handle dating someone who has vastly different ideals about world traveling, volunteering, etc.? My ex would complain because I was always volunteering helping different organizations, especially Hands on Atlanta. I quickly found out that it if you’re involved w/something that takes quite a bit of your time AWAY from home, you better have an understanding mate. If the two of you aren’t evenly yoked in this area, the ensuing arguments can be brutal.

Side note, just got back from Junior Olympics in Rock Hill, SC. Lil Leggs has advanced to the National Championship in Nebraska. WOO HOO, WOO HOO!

By DasV

July 14, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

Dan stay with forReals story…. surely he wont have you ‘poked’ at the end of it…. right, forReal??!

congrats, sexyLeggs to you and baby gurl.

anyone watch the Amazing Race??… that show highlights the need to be on the same page when it comes to traveling and tasking. and it is a great way to determine if you’re with the one…. cause no matter the destination, traveling is stressful…. and under stress you meet the real person under all the ‘fluff’.

By Staceye AKA Black Mamba

July 14, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

Morning guys!!!

Wise It does feel good to give. As a pageant queen, during my reign we took toys to children’s wards of hospitals and gave them out. Then I performed fro the kids. I enjoyed every minute of it. I even went back after my reign was over because it made me feel great.

I love to travel, and I do it with my girls. I tend to enjoy a trip where there is no expectations from me except to make sure I have the funds to have fun! We are planning our trip to either Costa Rica or Brazil.Being single allows us to pick up and go. Being childless alots us to have more money to get up and go. It’s a great life. Now I am every adventurous..so if I go onw trip with a guy he has to be just as or more adventurous than I. My dream trips are to Egypt, Fiji and Greece.

ATL Guy WTH man? A dude spiked you and your boy’s drink? Well this is Atlanta! No strange feelings in your body unknown right? Were all your belongings accounted for? Yeah I do not let a guy get me a drink. He can buy it…but believe me…it comes straight from the bartender’s hands to mine. No GHB in me buddy!

Duluth I said the same thing. Any kid over the age of 1 should not have a binky!

ATL Guy I have a compulsive personality too but to only certain things. I am glad to know you stay away from Vegas.

Yes I did the Miss Universe pageant. That was always my biggest fear, falling while on stage. Sometimes they get their evening gowns at the last minute and do no practice walking in them along with the heels. A dress with a train is the hardest because when you turn it may not turn with you and can get caught on your heel. I never had that happen on stage…but I took plenty of headers while practicing! I felt bad for ole girl though.

By QC

July 14, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

Morning..zzzzzzz

By Wise Diva

July 14, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

good morning :)

@Duluth, yeah, I thought the same thing, he was 3 yrs old, still on a bottle, too. Yikes! I tried not to judge the mom too much on that, though. It seemed that she was doing the best she can do, you know?

By Foots

July 14, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

Congratulations to Lil Leggs!!!

If you could have one all expense-paid date to anyplace in the world, where would you go? What would you do? Who would you take!

I’m happy to have someone who has traveled in the military and on his own and has an appreciation for the world’s beauty. Personally, I would love to go to Australia, Greece, Egypt, Bali and South Africa, if all expenses were paid. I actually want to do one of them next year, probably Egypt. Gate 1 Travel ALWAYS has great deals all over the world. Can’t wait to use them. Bali is where I’d like to go for a honeymoon though. It’s extremely beautiful and reasonably priced.

It does take an understanding mate if you are a person who likes to volunteer. Hopefully, we would be able to volunteer together at some point.

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

*Morning all. *

Ms. WiseDiva welcome back.

And here I thought the Mexico rendezvous was strictly for birthday R&R. It’s neat to read you are working the field of missions out in Mexico. Congratulations!

…For many are called and few are chosen!…

By Atl Lady

July 14, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

If I can ever get away from my job and responsibilities long enough, I plan on taking a couple of months and going to a few places I’ve always wanted to visit. I really want to go to South Africa as well as some European places. My only reservation is the current perceived hostility towards Americans in certain countries. I’ve met people that traveled a lot, but they seemed to only work long enough to make money to take these trips. Great photo albums, but no real stability.

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

Side note, just got back from Junior Olympics in Rock Hill, SC. Lil Leggs has advanced to the National Championship in Nebraska. WOO HOO, WOO HOO!

Awesome news Sexyleggs! Mom you should be proud.

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

I had to go back and look at the pic. I didn’t know what a binky was. I’m not an advocate of pacifiers. Never had to use one.

Thanks DasV/Foots. She is so pumped. Coaches, parents and the kids were crying. Out of the 11 that made to Junior Olympics, 7 made it to Nationals. Told her we have to do some fundraising this weekend, and she said she didn’t feel like. I said “well, I didn’t feel like sitting in that hot damn sun for the past 4 days, but I did it because I love you. You love to run so you’ll love collecting money to keep you running. I don’t know folk like Ms. Oprah!” Sheesh!

I love the show Amazing Race and The Mole. Both shows showcase a person’s character. Bottom line, if your SO constantly grumble about your desire to help others or your desire to travel, then you’re not right for each other.

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

Hie SexyLeggs my 10 year old daughter was at the Vic Falls this past wekeend and is travelling back to Johanesburg,SA this friday.She was at the crocodile farm,animal park and went on a boat ride on the Great Zambaezi river.Saw lions,cheetahs,elephnts etc and was so giddy when i spoke with her over the 4ne. She cant wait to share the stories with her school friends when she gets back to school and says her journal is jam packed!!

By For Real

July 14, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

For Real now challenging lil leggs to a 40 yard race. The winner gets 40 strokes from Sex Leggs.

By Wise Diva

July 14, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

We went to Victoria Falls when I was in South Africa in 2007, it was breathtakingly beautiful! I still need to organize my photos from that trip, i am such a slacker

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

Cemeeli, I’m very proud. She has worked very hard. Thank you! As any parent knows when you see the fruits of your hard work begin to materialize, you can only clap your hands and jump up and down screaming YAY (LOL)!

By Staceye AKA Black Mamba

July 14, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

CONGRATS TO LIL’ LEGGS! KEEP OUTRUNNING LIL BOYS…NEVER LET THEM CATCH YOU!! lol

How could I forget the other places I am dying to go to…Dubai & Turkey. I would love to bellydance where the art of the dance originates.

Melo You are from that area right? Was this your daughter’s first trip to Africa? Who did she go with?

I wish I was in the Amazon with Frank Ski and the kids right now! I would love to see that place! I went to the Puerto Rican rainforest. That was beautiful. Humid as heck! Thank God for ponytails.

**

By Dan

July 14, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

While not a big fan of traveling..it does a brother heart good to hear of sisters doing it for themselves….

South Africa, Puerto Rico, Europe, all that…and on their own pocketbooks…I love it…

Whenever I hear “I love to travel” from a woman…I see my savings accounts declining as we travel.

But y’all keep it up…and as soon as the State Dept. sees fit to approve my passport application, I’m at it with you…

Dan now thinking of being mistaken for Shaq in Hawaii and Japan….ahhh……

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

Wait Staceye you said you didn’t Miss Universe Pagent before!? You have to be Playin…

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

Melo, have her share her journal with ME too! I know she was very excited to experience the wonders of Africa.

WiseDiva, I want one of your pics. If I should get the opportunity to see the falls, I have no doubt it will take my breath away.

ForReal, what would you give if you lose????

Staceye, I’m adopting that as my motto (ROFL)!

Thank you Staceye. However, I don’t want to be anywhere Frank Ski is. Guess I could go on the trip and simply avoid him.

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

It is the fruit of the labor girl. Good example.

Leggs i am just estatic with and for you.

Kym i read you doing your thang (volunteer) too. cool

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

Ut oh, Atl Guy is now hooked! Get ready Staceye (LOL)!!!

By 2 Can Play That Game©

July 14, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

welcome back, Diva….

Congrats, Lil Leggs

By Atl Lady

July 14, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

Dan LOL @ your 10:52 post.

By For Real

July 14, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

SexyLeggs lil leggs gets 40 strokes from you with a belt.

By Kym aka Lady Sage

July 14, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

Cee/Sexyleggs Yeah I am a active volunteer with Hands on Atlanta and I try to take my son too..when I can and the project permits.

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

Thank you 2C.

Cemeeli, nothing like teamwork even from the opposing teams. That race was hard fought by all participants. When her team’s name was announced I looked around and some woman who was crying hugged me and I hugged her back crying. Beautiful moment!

Ok, here’s my question to those of you who have been to exotic and beautiful places and there are waterfalls. You know those falls where it looks like a cavelike opening and you can stand inside and watch the water fall, how many have made love there? I know it’s open but how many have tried?

By The Truth

July 14, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

Leggs congrats on Little Leggs. I love to see folks win, no matter what it is. I would like to help her fund raising efforts and commit to $25.00. This will be followed by other bloggers who also want to donate. (The Truth now mean muggin the regulars to get some type of commitment) Drop me an email with an addie.

Dan gotta second that on the ladies getting out on their own. They do it Big Willie style. LOL

I went to the Black Ski Fest a few years ago and spent 7 days in Breckenridge Colorado. After 4 days I was sick of it and came home on the 5th day. I love travelling but to stay in one spot for 2 long gets on my nerves. I need to keep moving. LOL

Wise btw, since it’s a fantasy vacation I’d have a Gulfstream G550 on call for personal service. No public airports. LOL

2C/Foots I bought another watermelon friday and it was delicious. Thanks for the tips. I’m getting another one today. I love cold watermelon. Any of you ladies want some? LMAO

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

Leggs

Ecstatic…i am ecstatic…

with myself. Lol

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

I went to the Black Ski Fest a few years ago and spent 7 days in Breckenridge Colorado. After 4 days I was sick of it and came home on the 5th day.

Truth - Do you actually ski or snowboard? I do both. I was thinking of going next year since Delta is having a sale on tickets to Aspen right now…

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

TheTruth what is a Black Ski Trip!? So if I came with you on that trip…would it be an issue??

Never heard of something like that so I’m curious

By 2 Can Play That Game©

July 14, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

“This will be followed by other bloggers who also want to donate. (The Truth now mean muggin the regulars to get some type of commitment)”

“Trick loves the kids”…..hit me up at “Iam2cptg@yahoo.com”.

By Atl Lady

July 14, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

Truth now checking eveyone’s pockets and busting piggy banks and raiding change in the ashtrays of people’s cars! LOL :-)

By Kym aka Lady Sage

July 14, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

Truth Don’t feed it or it will grow.

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

I am a active volunteer with Hands on Atlanta and I try to take my son too..when I can and the project permits.

I see we are eventually going to meet. Kym

Leggs the connection of a good moment like that doesn’t happen often. smiling Uh, NO to your question and wow.

By 2 Can Play That Game©

July 14, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

AJC, y’all playin wit me…..that ain’t what I wrote!

lemme try this again, Iam2cptg@yahoo.com

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Amazon I worked out of our Denver Office for 2 weeks in March and went up to Key Stone, Colorado on the weekend to snowboard. It was incredible. Key Stone is right by Breckenridge…awesome slopes

Aspen is too Expensive, not really worth it. Hope this helps!

By Dan

July 14, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

@Leggs

Like the song says…

I got 5 on it!!!!

Anymore would give me the shakes…

By Foots

July 14, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

(sigh) Here we go….

Truth I was thinking about going this year. I have to find a way to make that happen. Though I may have to wait until Winter 2010 if I’m still living, so I can go off of the proceeds from the sale of my other house. I’ve heard it was amazing, one of my friends has been going for a few years.

By For Real

July 14, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

Kym I do alot well I did alot with Hands on Atlanta to. I went to high school with one of their Project Managers.

SexLeggs Way to put that out there Truth. SexyLeggs hit me at For_Real730@yahoo.com

By 2 Can Play That Game©

July 14, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

yeah, y’all got jokes…..thanks for the confirmation, though…..

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

Leggs i have your addy. I am going to hit you up.

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

ForReal, oh, sorry, my mind went elsewhere!

Truth thank you. What a wonderful thing to do. I send you my info. Wow, lil leggs has blog sponsorship. The black ski club Truth* speaks about is the Southern Snow Seekers. wwww.southernsnowseekers.org.

Cemeeli, you’re right. They don’t come often. We looked each other in the eyes and started laughing crying!

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

no for real… What is a black ski trip?? Like I’ve never heard of a white ski trip before because it would be kind of discrimitory I would think. Sounds wild to do a trip based on Race alone. Is this common?!

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

A big **{{{{MUAH}}}} to all of you for even entertaining the thought!

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

Wise Diva where did u stay when u went to the Vic Falls….the elephant hills hotel overlooking the river is stunning!! Mamba daughter went with my 7 year nephew and the dad to South Africa.The grandma took over in SouthAfrica on the next vacation trips to Falls etc.Iam from that part? yes and no..i dated and sexxed from South africa,Zimbabwe,Zambia,Swazi, and stopped in east africa in Kenya so like u,im a little bit of a united nations of southern and eastern africa as far as dating goes….my dykk has a rainbow tip,resembling those cntries natl flags..the women showed me all the nice spots…….. Sexxy cant wait to see whats in those photos either,wl defntly share….

By Kym aka Lady Sage

July 14, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

For Real never to late to start back. With the economy the way it is they are always in need of volunteers and if you don’t like to volunteer alone. There is Teamworks..where you can join a group of other willing volunteers and go to various projects together

By Staceye AKA Black Mamba

July 14, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

Dan what makes you think that because she says she loves to travel that she will ask you to pay for it? LOL

ATL Oops I meant to say I saw the Miss Universe Pageant. LOL I have competed and won on a national/Caribbean level. I would say the strangest pageant that I won was in St. Kitts. Though I have retired from pageantry since 2004..I have a few things still coming to me…not sure if I will compete though.

Sexyleggs not with him..but they do go on some great trips. LOL

Truth I already pledged $25 to Lil’ Leggs track fund. It’s on it’s way.

ATL Guy No…come along on the trip! Granted you’d stick out! But what’s wrong with that? I hate blending in…being the sore thumb rocks! But I think it’s called a Black Ski trip becasue Black folks don’t usually do a lot of winter sports. So in efforts to get more diversity they do these trips. Now I have gone and still saw more Black folks chillin’ at the lodge and partying. So… I tried to ski…I suck at it. But I have been ice skating since age 4.

By Dan

July 14, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

@ATL

A black ski weekend (bike, beach, reunions of any kind) is an opportunity to socialize and network with people of like minds and similar goals.

To base it on race is an opportunity to share experiences in a closed environment of professional trials and information.

When Black people segregate ourselves it’s more cultural than racial. And again, think power, we can’t discriminate…..yet

By Str8

July 14, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

Just heard about your trip… Had to come read up on it… I commend you on not only talking but going out to do the work. I am sure this will inspire more people to do the same and thereby CHANGE THE WORLD.

Am proud of you Diva (always have been).

By SexyCool

July 14, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

atlguy…please understand that a LOT of organizations and activities that carry the title of being for Blacks or African Americans came about during a time when we, as a people, were excluded from mainstream America…

in today’s society…as racism is definitely alive and thriving…you still see these types of organizations and activities being formed and taking place…

the discrimination in this instance came from the fact that because the discrimination existed…we have to find our own way to live fulfilling lives…because if we WAIT to be INcluded…we will always find ourselves on the OUTside…

By Staceye AKA Black Mamba

July 14, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

Melo I swear..you are a hot mess! LOL You never cease to amaze me!

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

I use to go on college sponsored school trips that always fell around my b-day. I too suck at skiing, but I absolutely love tobogganing!

By Dan

July 14, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

@ATL

I meant to say “segregate ourselves for certain functions”

@Staceye

Like other gender specific duties, I would think that us traveling would mostly involve me paying. NBF, but even independent ladies like to “be ladies” when the check comes ‘round.

To that matter, I’ve only had one lady offer to take me on a trip (on her tab), but hey, maybe it’s the D…my ego can leave room for that possibility

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

Staceye how you doin!? When am I taking you out!? Haha!

Dan people can discriminate with any situation. I could say “lets have an all whitey snowboard trip” … but why would I ever be part of something like that!? I embrace different backgrounds, interesting people, & all cultures. Its easy to gravitate to your own I know…but being open to all would be good times too!

By SexyCool

July 14, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

dan…>>>>>here<<<<<

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this

BTW, WiseDiva, I admire you for what you’re doing. I truly believe more people should volunteer their time. It’s such an emotional/mental rewarding experience knowing you helping someone just because it makes you feel good. I volunteer in one place I’d rather not but have a good reason to do it —-> P.A.W.S Atlanta. Lil Leggs loves animals and we started volunteering there about 3 years ago. For those of you thinking about volunteering but haven’t done so, start now. Call an organization and offer your time. It will truly inspire you!

By Atl Lady

July 14, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

Truth Shoot me an email with lil leggs info. Now, going into lurksville (got meetings for the rest of the day).

By KP (http:chatkafe.blogspot.com)

July 14, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

Wise Diva, Good stuff on your missions trip! Volunteer work allows you to give back to others and also serves as a reality check as to how good our lives really are. Keep up the good work and remember there are several local opportunities to get involved in Atlanta. You’d be surprised as to the number of people living on the streets right here in our very own backyard. Our ministry group goes out every 1st and 3rd Saturday to feed the homeless of Atlanta and found groups of people living in the woods off Veterans Memorial (aka Bankhead).

On topic…a person who volunteers and serves others shows they possess compassion, which has a level of appeal/sexiness. I desire for my wife to have a heart to serve and give back to those who are less fortunate.

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

There are plenty of different races at Black Ski Weekends. Many of them spouses. What a silly assumption to think you wouldn’t be welcome.

There are several professional conventions for things like accounting, engineering etc. Guess what, you don’t have to be in that certain profession to attend those either.

Good grief.

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this

Why seperate?

Same reason there are Indian, Asian, Latino, UK, middleeastern, muslium culture centered events and organizations. The ethnographic fellowship with “the” your own culture for a spell. Not to discriminate.

just/sayin’

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

SexyLeggs I’m looking at this from a European point of view…I don’t understand how still there is this divide in this country by the races. To me…I see your point with the groups of staying together etc….but isn’t that keeping that group away from working together with the mainsteam?? To me, its like you’re almost preventing the cooperation across the races by on purpose seperating yourself. I understand racism is in this country still … but progression should be open on both sides. I would be ashamed if there was a White Entertainment Television (WET) or group networking for White Young Professionals. I just think it excludes and divides.

Again…raised European by principle so thats my view.

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

You know KP, I agree w/your post about compassion but I think having the ability to empathize is a more superior emotional trait. JMO! No matter because I don’t think one can exist w/out the other.

By Alvin

July 14, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

ATL Guy think about it dude…most winter sports are mostly white any how…so having a all white ski trip is pointless…99.999% of y’all will be there any how, LOL.

Dude, you wouldn’t understand…lets leave this topic along.

By Dan

July 14, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

@Sexycool

Would you be offering to take your boy on a weekend spurt to the Bahamas? is that what that post meant?????

@ATL

There is a discipline called sociology that defines human relationships. What you and I are debating are ingroup and outgroup activities….

The ingroup could be based on any number of characteristics and in this case we are choosing race as the defining paradigm…

Now Caucasians have plenty of entities for your social gathering, whether en masse or in smaller ingroup actiivities (think: Country and Western bars) and while an ingroup activity is defined by the parameters that encompass the group as a whole, there is no discriminatory aspect of the makeup of the group..anyone can participate.

But then like Staceye said, you’d stick out like a black man in an Abercrombie and Fitch ad…..

By Foots

July 14, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

ATLGuy No one here owes you an explanation for anything. If you want to find out more information about why anything is the way it is racially since it seems to be such a big deal to you, please do your own research.

By 2 Can Play That Game©

July 14, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

“Dude, you wouldn’t understand…lets leave this topic along”

I think we’ve been saying that for ‘bout 2 weeks now…..

By Dan

July 14, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

@ATL

Think about it, your 12:21 illustrate my points precisely, what exactly is mainstream, esp. in a country as diverse as this one?

Words have power in their usage.

By Foots

July 14, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

KP Hey there!! Glad to see you drop in. How are things with you and your lady? Does she attend your volunteering functions with you?

By KP (http://chatkafe.blogspot.com)

July 14, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

Sexy, I totally agree with you. I guess the bottom line for me is that volunteer service demonstrates a person’s ability to think about others versus themself :).

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

Why are people telling me to just leave it alone or not address it cause I “won’t get it”!? I’m not stirring anything up, just trying to get some perspective here. Relax everyone.

Believe its important to ask questions to learn about eachother’s cultures. Am I off base here?

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

Mamba,those were the wild days,during my single days….of all the tribes i mixed and mingled with,the ndebele wmen in Zimbabwe and South africa and the Kikuyu ladies in Kenya were the most loveable and pleasnt.For the ndebele wmen,sexx to them is like having a handshake,no big deal….the xhosa wmen,thats mandela’s tribe,hell hath no fury like a woman scorned(is that king lear or hamlet?),dnt cross those coz they burn u alive,if u play them……. My only regrets is not having cracked a white wman(im waiting on diane sawyer to propose) and a hindu or muslim woman.A muslim woman is proly the most challenging and i wld take a gamble,even in my marriage to crack one and see what lies underneath those veils..must be some real nice under that thing, thats why the men are so protective……

By anonymousella

July 14, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this

all expenses paid? i’d do a mostly overland trip around the world and write / video blog about it. (overland travel = traveling without flying; although i’m not sure if i’d be up for a transoceanic cruise).

that’s my dream, actually, and i’m working on making that happen.

compatible travel styles are definitely important IMO. my ex and i took a trip to spain and got on each other’s nerves…. although, in my defense, getting lost and having to walk a mile in a foreign country because somebody don’t want to listen to you is reason enough to get salty. getting a fever and diarrhea and having somebody not even make sure you’re okay will do it too. and then to have that same somebody go and get you antacid instead of pepto bismol is enough to make you slap him (though i didn’t).

By Dan

July 14, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

@Alvin

I don’t think he should “leave the topic alon[e]”

Thing is, I’ve got friends on a wide racial spectrum and we engage in frank and furtitive discussions all the time about racial and cultural differences.

Like the one homeboy that likes to skydive, my question to him was “why?” His answer was satisfactory and I get a better understanding of his mindstate.

It’s all about education bruh… They don’t know what they don’t know

And @ATL

I for one would like to congratulate you on seeming willing to have a frank discussion about race and trying to get cultural enlightenment, but like the joke the other day…there are limits…..lol j/k bnr

By Tazzee

July 14, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

Morning Folks!

Wise - awesome update. I want to go on a missions trip before I go back to school.

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

Atl Guy, you posted to the wrong person. Yet, let me say this to this comment: I’m looking at this from a European point of view…I don’t understand how still there is this divide in this country by the races. The divide is still there because caucasian folk are still making it hard for all of us to intergrate. Next you say: To me, its like you’re almost preventing the cooperation across the races by on purpose seperating yourself. WOW, caucasian people have been doing this years. Your question should be addressed to them first then you can and will understand the end result. Next you say I understand racism is in this country still … but progression should be open on both sides. Yes, it should and we have been saying this to your folk for eons only to fall on deaf ears. I would be ashamed if there was a White Entertainment Television (WET) or group networking for White Young Professionals. I just think it excludes and divides. It may not blatantly be called WET, but it is what it is and that’s why some have gone out and get events, organizations, programming suited just for us because we got tired of knocking our heads against a brick wall. JMO!

By Alvin

July 14, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

2 Can that dude is a lost cause…or is he just slow

I am now looking up the word “slow”.

Light Blub

AtlGuys

And dude, I am not refer’n to your intelligent

By KP (http://chatkafe.blogspot.com)

July 14, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this

Foots, I’m on MIA pretty much everyday, but pick and choose when to jump into the discussion :). My lady currently has a separate volunteer endeavor she’s involved with. She plans on transitioning over to my ministry’s project in the near future because it’s larger and serves more individuals. I welcome the participation of others from this blog also.

By Foots

July 14, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this

ATLGuy Believe its important to ask questions to learn about eachother’s cultures. Am I off base here?

Then ask a question about interracial dating. Why rely on this dating blog to be the “Everything you ever wanted to know about Black culture” handy guide. Folks are beginning to get a little weary of this.

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

…Am I off base here? Only in terms in not understanding why we have created entities geared exclusively toward our culture. Your culture has been doing it for centuries and no one questioned them because of their “inferred” right of entitlement. Some of us are simply doing the same thing that your forefathers have been doing all along. However, I thank you for noticing the chasm between the races.

By Kym aka Lady Sage

July 14, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

AtlGuy Dude of course you are trying to stir something up..that is why I told Truth not to feed it or it will grow. You are not trying to understand anyone’s culture. Tell you what though if you really are trying to understand there are several workshops and events being held for the rest of the month during the National Black Arts Festival attend and then ask all the questions you want.

By Staceye AKA Black Mamba

July 14, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

Dan Just as a date…if guy asks me out..he should pay. Just as I would do if I asked him out. Now if he invites me on a trip…same goes here and vice versa.

ATL Guy I promise not to GHB you and you will still have your kidneys in tact! LOL

all whitey snowboard trip LMAO…now I actually wet to something like this. It was not called that..but my girl went to college where it was mostly White and we attend the skip trip with her. Let’s just say we were the chocolate chips in the vanilla ice cream! So besides the people on the trip..the residents of Burlington, Vermont, the people at Stratton Mountain and the snow itself, we stuck out like hell! LOL But after I won the Karaoke contest..my girls and I were the celebs of the trip. We even walked into a party and had one guy pull a Coming to America moment and said Sexual Chocolate! He said that was his favorite movie! LOL

White Entertainment Television (WET) that does exist…it’s called ABC, NBC, CBS, etc. You hardly see any blacks on these stations! LOL But yeah a name like WET can be taken a whole other direction dude! I think the channel would be somewhere between PLayboy and Spice channel.

By 2 Can Play That Game©

July 14, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

“that dude is a lost cause…”

Alvn, he just wants someone to talk to, that’s all…..his conversation migrates to the same topic everyday….

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

Dan you are right…mainstream is multi-national in this country…thats why I love diversity and this country.

To everyone else saying that I’m this “lost cause” or that I’m “slow” for actually making an effort to understand. Then whatever. Its dissapointing people are just like “thats the way it is” & prefer to not even have a discussion (non heated) and be open about what plagues this country.

People need to make effort on all sides to bridge this gap instead of holding this tension divide.

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

Excellent suggestion Kym aka Lady Sage!

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

Beloved…where and why are thou so inquisitive of the African American culture? Are you promoting the development and the awareness of our culture/secrets? I don’t think anyone here is up to divulging what all we do.

By Foots

July 14, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

Kym Regarding your 12:43 and the NBAF, now THAT is a heck of a plan to gain cultural understanding. That and of course, the Black in America documentary. July is just full of cultural enrichment!

By GaMan

July 14, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

Leggs hit me up with the addie as well…put me down for 25.00 we have to support the kids…

GaMan is always down to help*

Back to Blogsville, USA

Manswellp@yahoo.com

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this

Why are people telling me to just leave it alone or not address it cause I “won’t get it”!? I’m not stirring anything up, just trying to get some perspective here. Relax everyone.

Because this is not the “educate the clueless on race relations” blog. You change topics from the jump on here now about things that are common sense to most everyone on here.

“Black In America” comes on CNN on July 23. If you truly want to gain more “knowledge” on race relations in this country, watch that or something.

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2008/black.in.america/

Goodness.

By SexyCool

July 14, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

as one who does not blog or even lurk everyday…i didn’t know that ATLGUY had regular questions about the african american culture…as you all are now pointing out, i find it a novelty that he has so many questions about black culture…

i encourage him to ask any question that would not be considered offensive…how in dah#ll else will he be exposed to other cultures? how many people of other ethnic backgrounds are you going to let all up in your personal space in the name of learning about your culture?

By Dan

July 14, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

@ATL

Don’t hit me up with a list of questions regarding race, but if you want to have that discussion, I’m all for it:

Danbynight@netzero.com

But for the sake of the blog, let’s not hijack the conversation with racial complexities.

Lets just stick the more conventional men vs women debate….

In that vein of thinking, Dan now annouces that “B^&&^ ain’t ish…”

By Tazzee

July 14, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

SexyLeggs send me an email at Tazzee@gmail.com with the fundraising information.

ATL Guy There will always be a divide because people are different. From my POV, I live and work around white people and they don’t like what I like nor are they trying to. Most of them simply turn the channel when a show comes on that doesn’t represent them - for years we couldn’t do that. So when I mention a show like Living Single - a show that I totally identified with - they don’t even know it existed, let alone what the show was about. Even if I never watched some of the shows with all white casts I know the basic premise of it because while watching the nightly news, I see a preview for it.

We needed to create BET because your ‘mainstream’ television stations did not have shows that showed us. We had the Jeffersons for a while. Then there was about a decade before the Cosby Show and A Different World - but other than that - no ‘mainstream’ shows. You can’t count those on Fox because once Fox got a loyal following, the black shows were cut and replaced.

I remember when I started working in Corporate America - if I didn’t watch Melrose Place, I didn’t have anything to contribute to the lunch convo. Hell, I’d rather watch Fresh Prince or something like that…so to ‘fit in’ I would watch that crap. If I tried to bring up something that I liked no one could relate. After a while I stopped going to lunch with my team - lunch is supposed to be a break from work, I was tired of working to fit in.

Which brings me to the ‘Black’ vacations - when I go on vacation, I want to vacation with folks that have similar interests. So as Dan stated, it’s more about culture than color.

You don’t have to put ‘White’ in front of certain things because it’s a given.

Hope this helps you understand why we ‘segregate’ during our leisure time.

By abc

July 14, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

I speculate that frequency of African American appearance on television exceeds national demographic percentages. While Metro Atlanta is 63% white and 29% black (City of Atlanta is 61% black and 33% white) the national averages are more like 75% Caucasian and 12% African American. It might seem like T.V. shows represent fewer black people than exist in our country when compared with Atlanta and similar demographics, but Atlanta is not the world.

I could be mistaken, I don’t watch a lot of T.V. Come to think of it, I’ve never seen a black person on Antiques Road Show or the DIY channel, but I don’t even watch stuff like that very often. I wonder how many black people are on America’s Funniest Home Videos? Not too many, I would guess.

Yall didn’t seriously watch Miss Universe, did you? There had to be something better to watch than that! Or, maybe not.

By 2 Can Play That Game©

July 14, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

Cee…since you have a good memory….’member that day I mentioned what Judge Arrington did in his court room, and asked for white folks’ opinion…member I got reprimanded for that too? but we got dude in here stirring racial tensions, and ain’t shyt said to him…..

I’m just taking notes on the inconsistencies……..

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

i encourage him to ask any question that would not be considered offensive…how in dah#ll else will he be exposed to other cultures?

SexyCool, supposedly ATL Guy has “black friends” who are comfortable enough to share racial jokes about black people with him.

So since he and these black friends are so “cool” maybe he should ask them.

By Jamoca

July 14, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

Good Afternoon, everybody….

@ Foots:

Your 12:26 pinned “the tail on the jackazz” well “spoken”, as I totally agree….

However….Demi, you’re absolutely right, he would not understand, if he’s strictly relying on his “European perception”… per the last line of his 12:21 (“..Again…raised European by principle so thats MY view…”)…smh….keep that up and you’ll always be looking “from the outside in…”

Looks like it’s getting pretty sticky in here once again (sigh)…SA, seems you’re “just messy”…and have a knack for being all over the place, seriously…can’t really say that I’m surprised that “Black History 101” (wrong blog, btw) has been the subtopic upon your arrival, since “this” has been you since DAY # 1, on this forum.

On Topic:

Alpha House of Tampa has been my favorite charity org since I came upon their work back in 2001…very well organized and proactive….so much to whereas it seems they’ve always had some sort of waiting list…

@ SexyLeggs and Kym

Loved (both) your 12:36 and 12:43’s!…Kym, super idea!!!…hopefully that will put this to rest…(if only for a moment, dang!)

@ Cee:

Hey girlie!……” I don’t think anyone here is up to divulging what all we do….” There ya’ go, right there!

By SexyCool

July 14, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

ARed…i had no idea…interesting…

By Tazzee

July 14, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

ATL Guy and another thing - these things don’t exclude other races, you are more than welcome to attend. You just have to realize that the music, activities, etc will be geared toward black people. I have yet to attend one that did not have folks of different races - y’all were just in the minority.

By M'Karyl

July 14, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

@Wise Diva What such a fantabulous, positive social interaction!!!! Kudos!!! I am a product of the 60’s Social Movement era…and I do believe that it is very important for us to make more constructive change in the world we live in…and I also think that it is important to have someone who shares those views with me…I did not put too much emphasis on this in my younger years, but the more I mature and assess what common lifestyle values need to be mutually significant within a relationship, then the committment to social change, activism, etc. is very important to me…in the end, after I have sorted out all of the things that matter to me the most, the ability to make a better world with the resources I have been blessed to receive is a major concern to me…“The flame of love is about to die…somebody fan the fire…I believe, I believe…Earth, Wind & Fire!

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

Judge Arrington did in his court room, and asked for white folks’ opinion ‘member I got reprimanded for that too? yes.

sigh

we got dude in here stirring racial tensions, and ain’t shyt said to him….. unfortunatley, yes.

2C I hear/read you loud and clear. I’m not “overtouched” by dude, i’m simply tryin’ this diff approach.

To believe something good about someone, rather than something bad, when you have the possibility of doing either. After hearing his clarification <—-(this has not yet happened). I’m prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt. I’m just curious how Beloved went from one extreme, = At first making “jokes” to/about us, to maybe inqusitive discourse and questions about “our” culture.

wondering

By The Truth

July 14, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

Ared Do you actually ski or snowboard?Let’s put it his way. If you put me at the top of a hill I’d make it down but wouldn’t get ANY style points. LOL It would be ugly. Picture those human snowballs in the cartoons and that would be close. I love snowmobiling though. LOL

Atl listen, you being a caucasion isn’t an issue. Just don’t make it one. Sure we joke about it every now and then but we joke about everything. Yes, you could go to the Black Ski Fest and nobody would trip, except probably you.

Sexy the package is in the mail. You should have it by tomorrow or Wednesday at the latest. Tell Little Leggs we’re rooting for her. Btw, it was with the South Snow seekers. The thing is they do alot more than just skiing. It’s real nice if you want to get out and enjoy events like skydiving, paintball, bowling leauges, etc… I just don’t like large organizations like that so only went to certain events with a buddy that was into it.

Blogsville, lets see if we can help with a few hundred dollars for the Little Leggs fund. If we all give a little we can get her to Nebraska.

By Utopia

July 14, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

I personally find a hint of sarcasm in ATLGuy’s questions. If he’s comfortable frequenting a predominately black blog and comfortable cracking black jokes, he’s obviously had some exposure. If he genuienly wants to know of the black experience, jokes and insinuations and assumptions ain’t the road to travel. To truly grasp the black experience in my own opinion would call for one to be black. To get as close as one can to leaning or at least getting a good feel of the black experience, the next best would be living and reared amongst the race. If none of that ain’t happened, it seems futile trying to paint a picture for him. Almost like trying to get men to understand the woman’s pschye and vice versa….gotta be one to REALLY know and understand. I say pass by his posts.

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

Jamoca hi.

mytwocents Nemo’s Rescue Mission should start in 3…2…1.

Please, i’m not sure who got me on “that” this time but i can’t go anutha’ futha’!(that’s means ‘any further’).

By SexyCool

July 14, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

utopia…i can appreciate your perspective…cause h#ll, i’ll NEVER know what it’s like to be light-skinned…much less caucasian or latino or british or asian or carribbean….and so on…

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

find Atlguy a spot to live on bankhead hwy for 6 months,get him a tech 9 4 prtection,then let him come over to stn mtn and lithonia for the next 6..im sure he will have sme good experience living and eating with them blacks in sme spots and sharing sme overcooked collards and neck bones.And since he likes to party,we hit spots on glenwood,brocket,jays,velvet and some of the illegal liqor joints in the hood in clayton ctny and decatur and occasionaly get those hookers on 5thstreet/piedmnt to serve u up.For ur shopping,the flea markets on buford,memorial and college park wil do….by the time u head back to europe,u str8 on black amercan cultre.

By M'Karyl

July 14, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

Kudos to the blog for handling the questions from ATL Guy with much good reasoning…represent…things are very well stated by all…cool

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

Truth, thank you very, very much. I am blown away with the generosity of Blogsville, especially from those of you who haven’t met me YET! Lil leggs know about you guys and I will definitely let her know what you guys are doing for her. Can you feel this = hugging the computer while a tear drops between the letters “o” and “p”.

Ok, how many looked down to see where these letters are? You guys will truly be blessed. Nothing like the concept “pay it forward.”

By GaMan

July 14, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this

SexyLeggs it is on the way…Suntrust will mail it out on the 17th ok….should take a couple of days to get there ok

Go Cheetahs and Good Luck LiL Leggs

By SexyCool

July 14, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

melo…i’m going to read your 151p comment as tongue-in-cheek…right?

By SlimOne

July 14, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

ATL Guy Have you ever heard of that reality show 30 Dayson FX?

30 Days is a reality television show on the FX cable network, created and hosted by Morgan Spurlock. In each episode, Spurlock, or some other person or group of people, spend 30 days immersing themselves in a particular lifestyle with which they are unfamiliar (e.g. working for minimum wage, being in prison, a Christian living as a Muslim etc.), while discussing related social issues

So maybe you could write into the show to see if you could maybe get your questions answered…something similar to that show on a while back called Black & White where a black family underwent extreme cosmetics and prosthetics to look like caucasians and a while family did the same to look like blacks to gain some insight into how the other lives and deal siwth daily life.

By GaMan

July 14, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

Ebony and ivory live together in perfect harmony Side by side on my piano keyboard, oh lord, why dont we? We all know that people are the same where ever we go There is good and bad in evryone, We learn to live, we learn to give Each other what we need to survive together alive.

Ebony and ivory live together in perfect harmony Side by side on my piano keyboard, oh lord why dont we?

Ebony, ivory living in perfect harmony Ebony, ivory, ooh

We all know that people are the same where ever we go There is good and bad in evryone, We learn to live, we learn to give Each other what we need to survive together alive.

Ebony and ivory live together in perfect harmony Side by side on my piano keyboard, oh lord why dont we?

Ebony, ivory living in perfect harmony (repeat and fade)

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

SexyCool why tngue in cheek SexC?

By pisces 08

July 14, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

Afternoon All. @SexyLeggs send me the info via e-mail. Congrats to “lil leggs”

Based upon the lack of inclusion, and the way we are portrayed, WET exists.

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this

Nephew, I need to ask you something. Shoot me your email address, please.

By SexyCool

July 14, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

because, melo…your post contains several rather negative stereotypes…my black american culture has no tech nines, no hookers, no illegal liquor houses…

why not suggest time on an HBCU campus or at a black church or send him over to the golf course on cascade road or cleveland avenue? have him attend an naacp meeting or have him coach an aau basketball team?

that’s all i’m saying…the black american culture is not just what you see on tv and in the media…which is what your post seemed to imply…

By Dan

July 14, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

@ATL Guy

Here’s how to squash this (end the conversation), send Ms. Leggs your email addy (address) and donate $100.

Repirations my brother, repirations

By GaMan

July 14, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this

“Don’t look for someone you can live with… Look for the one you can’t live without!”

By abc

July 14, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

Did any of you think that portrayals by black actors on The Jeffersons or Fresh Prince were anything more than a caricature? That’s actually kind of interesting, African Americans endorsing such programming.

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

To all in the Blog

WoW this is a bit heavy of a backlash for asking a question. I have no sarcasm or issue. I know I’ve been labeled the “white guy” of the room or whatever everyone was saying last week etc etc…but give me a break here.

I was hanging with my black friends this weekend. Interratial dating is perfectly fine. No big Deal.

Sorry for everybody (except Dan) in this room getting so defensive. All I’m trying to do is understand. I’m not trying to cause problems, just asked a mere question to Dan with some dialog. I had a black roommate at college so don’t say I know Nothing about the culture because I’ve been around it.

But, I moved to the South and to this Country in 89’. Pardon me for not being racist or anything. I just don’t understand some of the divides in this country because I never grew up disliking black people or asian people or mexicans or whoever.

Dan I really appreciate your perspective and thank you for not just talking to me as the naive white guy in the room.

I’m dropping it again because somehow people in the room are feeling offended by my question. Not trying to start anything, for real. I have respect for everyone here

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

In my next life i often wonder if i will come back as a iguana. hmm…kinda sexy.

“Don’t look for someone you can live with… Look for the one you can’t live without!”

GaMan allright, allright, i’ll go and purchase the life size poster of the UPS man. dang!

…only persons will get it are those that Go Brown!

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

your post contains several rather negative stereotypes yes and no…lithonia and stn mtn have some very uppity locales,thats where i live and he will defntly have some positive and negative experiences…thats the idea.ive lived in dekalb for 9 years and no incident in my subdivision in all those yrs..u cld live doors open 4 a week,but evry day u hear of some shootings in dekalb smewhere,just depends on where u live and hw u conduct ur life…so he can take and experience the good and the bad in that scenario and locales i painted. and the hooker,liqor refences etc,im showing u the roads ive travelled as a shuttle driver once in the A…so take the good and the bad coz all cultures are about that……….. For my protection,i dnt use tech 9 tho,i use zulu magic….

By Alvin

July 14, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

Dan that is bullshyt dude…I am black as dirt, but you could find my a$$ at a heavy metal show mesh pitting and looking clean cut in a suit going to ballets or plays the next day…then get bored with the high class in their a$$ folk and chill with them fools at Bankhead’s pool palace.

Mayne, y’all remember when the Bounce was on Bankhead? LOL

F/K is there to talk about? You’re either open minded or you not.

ATL if you really want learn more about Black American’s culture. Dive into it with reckless abandonment…while practicing caution and that open mindedness you always speaking of when learning about other cultures.

And truly learn of what White America thinks of us. And understand we choose to do the things we do.

By Foots

July 14, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

ATLGuy The offense is in your head. This is just not the forum for your racially-tinged jokes and questions. Thank you for dropping this.

Blog Speaking of travel, my family and I are taking the dreaded trip to Orlando next week. Can anybody vouch for an all-you-can-eat seafood spot nearby? I need something to look forward to other than the family fights, the heat and the lines.

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

why not suggest time on an HBCU campus or at a black church or send him over to the golf course on cascade road or glossing over the bad is actually what africans see on tv about america,for the most part….until they get here…i can tell u there are parts of atlanta that resemble the worst in a third wld cntry…………

By Dan

July 14, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

@Melo

I can tell you from the ‘burbs. I grew up in Allen Temple and Bowen Homes before my mom got her house and I went to school and frequently visit people in Bankhead, Techwood, Perry and Herdon homes….point is, like SexyCool said, it’s nothing like the Wire or BET.

As long as you go in without an attitude and without that visual fear (that burb kids have) ain’t nobody studying you. People busy with making money and dealing in their own lives to care about a stranger…until some ish pops off.

@ATL

No problem.

I seriously asked a white guy that I worked with in a social setting “what music are you listening to that makes you dance like that, to this song?”

And I meant it as innocently as I assume you ask your questions…

@Et al I just find it particularly interesting that people that chose cross cultural learning institution at the disregard of HBCU’s have a hard time discussing the particulars of race. Mind you, I don’t blog everyday so your questions are new to me, and I can see where they would be bothersome on a consistent basis.

But it’s funny how UGA and other institutions are celebrated and the guy from the HBCU is the most comfortable expressing his love of heritage to someone of another race….intriguing to say the least (at least from my point of view).

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

Dan Repirations?? I’m not even from this Country and did not contribute to Slavery nor did my family.

But, for a good cause I’d like to work with SexyLeggs. What’s the goal or cause sexyLeggs?? I’m interested in helping out

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

whatever everyone was saying last week etc

Here we go with the dramatics again. “Everyone” wasn’t saying anything about you, kiddo. You are not a victim here.

Since you have all these “black friends” save your questions for them so we can focus on the purpose of this blog which isn’t you and your race questions.

Geez.

By Dan

July 14, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

@Alvin

You got me on the moshpit, I went once and was thinking “if one of these dudes hit me, I’mma start some stuff…” so that night I played the back.

kudos to you for having a diverse personality….satisfied?….

By 2 Can Play That Game©

July 14, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

“Nephew, I need to ask you something. Shoot me your email address, please.”

I tried that 2x this morning….ask them AJC hags why I cain’t post my shyt but others can?

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

Sexyleggs i think you’ll come back as some kind of exotic wild bird. ;)

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

As long as you go in without an attitude and without that visual fear (that burb kids have) ain’t nobody studying you i grew up same way and even tho i havnt live d in a project in states, i proly knw a lot that goes on based on own exp.But u cant talk about atlanta without talking about the good and bad..sexy says there is no hookers,tech9,illegal liqour sales in her black culture,she more closeted about blackness in A and knows less than i do then coz all that is part of it.Its like saying this child does not belong to the fam simply coz they were born outa wedlock……..hiding truth. self deception….

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

But it’s funny how UGA and other institutions are celebrated and the guy from the HBCU is the most comfortable expressing his love of heritage to someone of another race

Lawd, please.

By Utopia

July 14, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

All expense paid? Spain. I am of the opinion that in order for a relationship to thrive it would be good if both people in a relationship be of the same goals. Not that I don’t think a relationship couldn’t under different, just think the flow would be a lot easier.

SexyCool my comments towards ATLGuy was purposely broad. A person wanting insight into a culture outside of their own would naturally invoke questions. By all means let’s answer and share. Coupled with that comes learning by means of listening and observation. Hell, he can read and listen and hear the interaction daily and get some of his wuestioned answered. To hop on here everyday hoping to insite a riot or get a rise out of folks knowing for centuries race is a sensitve passionate topic is not how you go about “learning” if you really want to know. As he so innocently states “just wanna know”. Then heck pay attention sometime. But you’re right to not read or lurk everday, you might be missing something.

By Tazzee

July 14, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

ATL Guy My post to you was not defensive. I was just trying to give you a peek into the life. But you took it as defensive - I don’t understand why. I was trying to defend you on this issue last week.

But alas, as always - trying to get other cultures to understand, many times, is more work than its worth.

abc all comedies are caricatures to some extent, so I would prefer to check out a comedy with some folks that look like me. Plus those shows, while funny, touched upon some very real issues that we face. So yes, I would endorse a show like that.

By Alvin

July 14, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

ATL Guy our boy RandyT the offically Cool white dude, didn’t start half of the mess you’ve started these last few weeks, LOL.

Melo dude, T-9s are hard as hell to come by and it is a piece of chap weapon, jammed to much…But you look cool shooting it though

Jam hey baby…bout to dive into real work now….Pray for me

SexyC If I am learning about a new culture, it makes sense to learn the good with the bad. I love the japanese culture, but that culture has a very ugly side most in the world will never see or hear about.

By Dan

July 14, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

@ATL

Here’s a good first lesson, it don’t really matter that you didn’t commit the sin…but some will still hold you accountable for it…”sins of the father” and all that.

I was kidding in my post…I’m taking my repirations out on the world…the first corporate suicide bomber (metaphorically speaking, for those that are watching)… I believe in taking the system down from within….

…chair spins as Dan is escorted off by the Men in Black….

By Utopia

July 14, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

All expense paid? Spain. I am of the opinion that in order for a relationship to thrive it would be good if both people in a relationship be of the same goals. Not that I don’t think a relationship couldn’t under different, just think the flow would be a lot easier.

SexyCool my comments towards ATLGuy was purposely broad. A person wanting insight into a culture outside of their own would naturally invoke questions. By all means let’s answer and share. Coupled with that comes learning by means of listening and observation. Hell, he can read and listen and hear the interaction daily and get some of his wuestioned answered. To hop on here everyday hoping to insite a riot or get a rise out of folks knowing for centuries race is a sensitve passionate topic is not how you go about “learning” if you really want to know. As he so innocently states “just wanna know”. Then heck pay attention sometime. But you’re right to not read or lurk everday, you might be missing something.

By Foots

July 14, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

melo I’m going to hate myself for asking this, but what is zulu magic? And if it has anything to do with one of your body parts, please tell me that it’s none of my business. LOL!

Amazon You’re thinking what I’m thinking.

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

Amazon Simmer Down…I’m not playing victim at all, stop twisting. This is not a big deal…quit being all outraged over me asking Dan something.

By Foots

July 14, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

Technology is such a wonder!! I just sent my first online request to my DVR to record!! So not only do I not have to miss shows because I’m not home, I don’t even have to miss shows because I forgot to set the dang DVR!! 2008 is GRRRRRRRRREAT!!

By Dan

July 14, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

Here’s my thing with the network

Living Single…cancelled unceremonally;

The Hughley’s (one of the #1 shows on that network before they kept changing the time slot);

Malcolm & Eddie (okay I’ll give ‘em that one);

and here’s the worst, just when James Evans was becoming a strong black male role model (even given his situation) we get the “Damn, Damn, Damn, James” episode;

The networks have a real problem not signing off Black shows well. The Cobsy show, A different World, and just a few others got to go out with a celbratory final episode…

By Staceye AKA Black Mamba

July 14, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

Melo xhosa wmen,thats mandela’s tribe,hell hath no fury like a woman scorned(is that king lear or hamlet?),dnt cross those coz they burn u alive,if u play them… I wonder if I’m related to any of them! LMAO

ATL Guy I always ask what I do not know instead of assuming. So I see no problem in your questions. Heck I have united nations of friends and family and when I do not know something about that culture I will ask in a heartbeat!

Staceye how you doin!? When am I taking you out!? You saw it everybody..he asked me out! That means HE’S paying! LMAO

Melo find Atlguy a spot to live on bankhead hwy for 6 months Wow…even I wouldn’t do that! LOL

Sorry for everybody (except Dan) in this room getting so defensive My how you exclude me! LOL

By Dan

July 14, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

To the lovely ARed and Foots:

As always, agree or disagree, but as for your approval (or disapproval comments), I offer you…

Deez

By Tazzee

July 14, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

SexyLeggs let’s see if this works try Iam2cptg@yahoo.com

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

SexxyC and if u came to Jozi in SA, i wld take u to the celebrated usual places,kruger natl park,go wind surfing in Captwn and Durban and hit Sun City,but i wld take u to soweto too so u see the poverty and the affluence side by side,take u to the shebeens(the illegal liqor joints in houses) and let u experience the Zulu/xhosa hospitality and the underworld,take u to hillbrow, thats the prostituition and drug areas but always cognizant of security, we do sme spots during the day…also take u to a rural village so u can see hw they fetch water and look after cows etc and their ways of live.That wld be a balanced view of SA culture..urban and rural.

By Testors

July 14, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

I (underscore) am2cptg@yahoo.com

or I_am2cptg@yahoo.com

there is an underscore between the “I” and the “am”.

By Foots

July 14, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this

Dan So now you’re a mind reader? How the hell do you know what I am thinking???????????????????

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

Simmer Down…I’m not playing victim at all, stop twisting. This is not a big deal…quit being all outraged over me asking Dan something.

ATL Guy - More dramatics. I’m not outraged. I’m simply responding. Quit being a drama queen. No one is “mad” or “upset” or “outraged” with you. Seriously. Your posts simply highlight your ignorance. And if you truly are trying to change, you will heed the very wise suggestions given to you on here.

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

An exotic bird…As regal as the “bird of paradise.”

Atl Guy, as stated here earlier, lil leggs has just finished competing in track and field at USATF Junior Olympics. She has advanced to the Regional Finals the last week of July being held in Nebraska. Some of my fellow bloggers have graciously offered monetary support in getting her to Nebraska. If you send me your email address, I’ll send you some info.

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

Tazee I agree with your previous post addressed to me. Think you are on Point completely

By abc

July 14, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I think television shows get developed or cancelled not because they bring the black, but because they don’t bring the green. It ain’t religion; it’s just a business. Businessmen running those enterprises don’t really give a flip what it is that makes money, as long as it makes money. I submit that so-called Reality T.V. is an excellent case in point.

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

You’re thinking what I’m thinking.

Foots, I’m glad because that ignorance must really be bliss! It’s always nice to see folks who come into discussions at the 11th hour think they know the full story. Goodness. LOL.

By Alvin

July 14, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

Bankhead, Techwood, Perry and Herdon homes

I knew about those places back in the early 90’s thanks to them Miami Boyz…Lets keep it real. Between ‘82 - ‘93 those areas just took a huge nose dive, LOL. Them drug wars where a Mutha in the black communities

kudos to you for having a diverse personality

Nah, I am just crazy as hell. I just love p’dussy…white, red, brown, black…if she is a sexy woman in my eyes, i will learn about her background…be like:

Wow, baby has been arrested 10 times over the past two weeks!!

But her latin a$$ is still fine though. LOL

By Dan

July 14, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

@Foot

No, not a mind reader, but here’s a lesson in inference…

ARed posted a reprint of one of my posts with a comment of “geez” denoting a slight frustration at my mention of hipocracy…

You then posted that “ARed you’re thinking what I’m thinking”.

Given that you two show the rarely like for anyone to disagree with your world views (and attack when they do) I inferred your comment was in reference to Ms. Red’s reference to my post.

If my inference was incorrect, I offer an apology and retract my earlier statement to you (and ARed you know I love you like a once-fat-now-skinny friend) and offer a mea culpa…but if I was not wrong, the statement stands

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

zulu is a tribe,the lang they speak is zulu….magic and withcraft is just magic but some tribes are known a lot for their magic/withcraft or magic stuff….the underworld of mysticism….africans use magic/witchcraft in sport among themselves etc as pyschological boosters coz sme believe in it more than others.None of that works,trust me but i guess it works for thoe who believe in it….there is no rational explanation from me about that,but ofcourse u cld get a diff explanation from somebody else who is mired in the beliefs and practices….the practical application of magic/witchcraft can take many forms..killing pple for body parts,animals,herbs,plants,lightning etc. ive been looking for a n’anga(thats a practitioner of magic/wicthcraft..like ur medical doc) who can provide me with a concotion that i can use to have virtual sexx with any women of my desires.(check that muslim wman and/or white hot blonde)..so far,no luck!!!!

By Dan

July 14, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

@Btw ladies

Maybe I should visit the pole class so that I can in the ARed/Foots nexus of Self Righteousness

By Testors

July 14, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Now 2Can’s folks have put a lot of effort into making sure his email addy can be utilized here, trying to get past that underscore issue, so whoever it was meant for, you make sure you email him.

By Kym aka Lady Sage

July 14, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

ATLGuy Of course you are trolling. First off no one’s comments to you even remotely showed outrage. No one made a snide remark..I purposely decided today I was not even about to engage your foolishness even though it was tempting(told you serious face this week) but I digress. The fact is you wanted to stir up the pot so to speak based off of something Truth said about Black Ski events…and to say you have lived in the USA for almost 20 years..I think you said 1989..yet you are acting like you are some brand new immigrant off the boat is really funny. For one thing..Europe has its own racial problems.

Please don’t make me go to the BBC and pull up the countless stories and issues regarding race and religious problems there…so you can drop the act. Everything is not all right as rain in Demark.

For your viewing pleasure..European Commission against Racism and Intolerance

The fact is you are a bottom feeder, a troll if you will and since no one wanted to play your game today you plugged in your victim light and did the “ohh the whole blog(of black folks) are jumping on the white guy.”

Dude no one wants to give the energy to explaining anything regarding race to you. I mean the idea that you would go out drinking and wind up p** drunk in a gutter and then wave your p** pants around proudly lets me know I would be hard pressed to engage in any kind of serious debate with you. But I guess we can award you points for trying.

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

Amazon I’m ignorant now!? Right ok. I’ve been understanding and open, but asking a cultural question makes me ignorant? Haha WoW, check yourself

By GaMan

July 14, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

Dan I went to the great Univ. of Florida… Go Gators

But what does a school have to do with a person’s thoughts or whether they are willing to talk about them…

I also had the honur of going to Albany State…an HBCU

Saying what you said is like oil and water….maybe you can explain…and i can come back and read it later…going to the movies…just would like to know

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

Thank you Testors. I’ll try it again!

By Beautiful

July 14, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

sexy the addr is iam2cptg@yahoo.com. i’m hoping this is ok to give out. can a sistah donate?

white guy just change your nm and start all over. you’ll never win here.

ARed i had a two second dream about you. you were tall as a mutha, but very pretty. lol.

hi kp!

read y’all 2mrro.

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

Actually Dan, my “geez” was to a post to ATL Guy. Are you one and the same?

Seeing how you are coming across just as dramatic as he is, it wouldn’t surprise me if this is a blog alter ego of yours. Because I don’t really care if you agree with me or not, you are entitled to your opinion (and I say this OFTEN). And if you feel “attacked” instead of challenged, that is on you too.

But yes, you saying that you are the most “comfortable” discussing race relations on a blog not designed for this purpose is complete bullpucky to me. So I did express this sentiment with a “Lawd please” instead of “attacking” you.

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

@KP you lurk alot huh? I read you said that earlier. You have a Blog also, right? that’s some taskin’ you doing.

…back to mia blogheads to - animal match in the next life.

Alvin - Wilderbeast

Jamoca - Peacock

Slim - Japanese Yellowfox

Tazzee - Ocelot (don’t ask) i’ve only seen one

GaMan - Blue Whale

Foots - Giraffe

2C - Eagle? uh..Hawk

By 2 Can Play That Game©

July 14, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

Testors, you’sa a fool for that….but thanks……I guess you see what I’m sayin too, huh?

By Foots

July 14, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

Dan You are the most narcissistic, conceited homeless dude I have ever run across. Amazon has posted many things today. Everything is not about you. I would think that you would find it extremely embarrassing to let others know of your obvious insecurities. Please get some counseling. You need it.

By For Real

July 14, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

abc I disagree about the money making. New networks looking to boost profits and gain an audiance share always start out gearing their programming to black people. Once the station has solid number then the go after advertising. The station then moves to attract a white audiance. Thus, the black show are dropped and replace with white shows to attract that audiance. Hence FOX.

Oh and can someone explain the difference between Living Singles and Friends other than skin color?

Sexyleggs Can I put child support under “For” on on my check? Oh and I will need lil leggs ss# for tax purposes.

By The Truth

July 14, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this

It’s a shame that we let some remarks throw us for a 24 hour loop. I swear it’s less drama working with the aryan brotherhood. Lets just disregard any statements that may be racially offensive. How about a good man v woman fight. Here, I’ll start it. Poots/Ared I really want to see you two working a pole. Sorry, that’s not a good one. Nevermind.

ABC you’re right, it’s all about the green, as it should be. The Cosby’s stayed on forever because it made money. If they could make money off of buckets of slime it’d be on tv. It’s not personal, it’s just business.

Foots/Ared/Staceye to support Little Leggs we’re putting together a cheerleading crew. We’d like you 3 to be on the team. Here’s your uniforms and lets get to high jumping. (The Truth now wondering when they’ll notice there are no underwear with those outfits.) LOL

By Dan

July 14, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this

ALLOW ME TO ADD

My comments were in jest, meant as sarcasm, and I do respect Amazon Red and Foots intelligence collectively

(although by now the retorts are already posted)

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this

nexus of Self Righteousness

Well, Dan, if that’s not the pot calling the kettle black.

ATL Guy, look up “ignorance” in the dictionary guy. That’s exactly what you are in this particular matter. I wasn’t calling you ignorant but I am calling you ignorant on these racial matters you keep asking questions about. Calm down.

By Beautiful

July 14, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

dang! i(underscore)am(underscore)2cptg@yahoo.com

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

But what does a school have to do with a person’s thoughts or whether they are willing to talk about them…

^ lightbulb, I guess this type of rational thinking only comes from those non-HBCU grads. LOL

(PS Please note who even brought HBCUs into the discussion in the first place, lol)

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

You are the most narcissistic, conceited homeless dude I have ever run across. Amazon has posted many things today. Everything is not about you. I would think that you would find it extremely embarrassing to let others know of your obvious insecurities. Please get some counseling. You need it

Ouch. Game over folks. LMAO.

By Staceye AKA Black Mamba

July 14, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

Sexyleggs Now you got Demi trying to look up our skirts. LOL

By 2 Can Play That Game©

July 14, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

“New networks looking to boost profits and gain an audiance share always start out gearing their programming to black people. Once the station has solid number then the go after advertising. The station then moves to attract a white audiance. Thus, the black show are dropped and replace with white shows to attract that audiance. Hence FOX.”

naw, hence, AJC, Misadventures in Atlanta!!!!

By Dan

July 14, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

@ARed

Never attacked, it’s just that you sometimes choose not to debate and dismiss attempts to do so with an offputting demeanor…but like I said like thick-to-fine, you aight with me…

@GA man

It just strikes me as odd that people can’t have these conversations about race honestly. There may be some difficulties in finding a common language to use and expressing ideas, but I don’t shy away from any debate, esp. if I’m comfortable with my position.

Case in point, I work with younger people from LA (lower Alabama) that don’t really interact with Black people. Not due to anything but lack of cultural understanding, but in our time working together they came to appreciate a lot about the Black experience and the Black Male experience as we had dozens of conversations about racial and cultural differences. And I got comments from other Black people about how much that I was “putting business in the street”.

Ignorance is not the lack of knowledge, it’s the lack of trying to gain that knowledge. As one devoted to education (in all realms) I choose to enlighten, when I can.

By For Real

July 14, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

Truth with that cheerleading squad I think I for the first time in my life I want to be a male cheerleader.

Female Cheerleaders: Two, four, six… For Real we haven’t got to that part yet step back.

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

That’s funny…you are supporting a child.

Beautiful, thank you for your offer. Of course you can donate. You got mail!

I was wondering if blogsville would close b4 some MLB suggested a cheerleading team. Truth, you never disappoint me…you are funny!

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

This room is a Trip…I said nothing remotely offensive today yet people are getting so agitated. Lets take a Breath…its going to be Alright!

Read how childish the reactions have been above. There is no basis for it.

Kym cause you actually made educated points…you are completely right. They’re is racism overseas, without a doubt. Its a worldwide epidemic unfortunately. But, I want to make it clear that I have zero issue with another race. Just want to be open to it and in reality wish people would be more accepting in this room of me asking a general innocent question, which had no malice. Actually, I’d be honoured to have people from other cultures ask me about mine or my race. It should be welcomed not shunned.

By mytwocents

July 14, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

BELOVED is my 3rd favorite book, Cee;) And I refuse to go into the deep end today, come play in the shallow water..

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

the lady monkey with neon colored buttocks is in our midst……just ignore…………

By Dan

July 14, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

@Foots

In reference to my earlier post, I’ma let that narcissist comment slide (although I will admit openly my conceit).

Homeless, yes. But in the vain of having many homes that I am welcome in, a set of choices I consider a blessing.

As far as needing help, be real. I need about as much help as you do, while I respect your mindstate and intelligence on a whole host of matters, you can’t take what you dish sista…that’s all I’m saying

Oh and the choir can have another shot…

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

Kym - Queen Ant

Truth - Female Panda Bear

lol @ being so serious. I appreciate blogger being lighthearted on here.

By GaMan

July 14, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this

I think Dan and ATL GUY are “Moles” brought in by the AJC

They saw our numbers were down on the posts and did this to bring them back up since we used to be the number 1 blog spot

lolololololololololololol

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

Dan i think the mistake u made was to conclude that only somebody who went to an HBCU is thee one qualified enough or able to talk about black culture….i think u put urself on a pedestal there coz thats not correct,knwledge is learnt thru school or passed on from parent to child thru life experiences so dont know what u wre talking about..why wnt u concede that point….(is that smething that they(HBCU) stress tho..black culture in their curricula?)

By Staceye AKA Black Mamba

July 14, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

ATL Guy Actually, I’d be honoured to have people from other cultures ask me about mine or my race hey I asked where you/your family were from…you never told me.

By The Truth

July 14, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

The Truth and For Real fighting to see who’ll be at the bottom of the pyramid. LOL

By Alvin

July 14, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

The Truth/abc the thing is, a lots of those shows did make money…normally there are only 1 or 2 black prime times drama. And if the shows are good, blacks will support them by tuning in. But it is all about the money…Soon as dem negros start asking for a pay raise close or equal too their white counter parts..Masta is e’ther cana’lin dat sho or dat n is bout to git kilt off dat sho.

Regardless if the character is a money maker.

By For Real

July 14, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

Dan Take care in assuming a man’s honesty. I hope in your teaching you are using this disclaimer:

I CAN ONLY SPEAK FOR MYSELF AND NOT EVERY SINGLE BLACK PERSON IN THIS COUNTRY.

Also, it is my belief that one cannot get honest discourse when one can hide behind a keyboard. If you want to know something about me stand before me face to face and then ask. That’s how men handle other men.

By Wise Diva

July 14, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

Please keep the discussion adult in here. I really want this blog to not get into race baiting, personal attacks. It is part of why it has lasted so long, we WORK at building the community UP, not tearing it down. Which angle are YOU working? Think before you post, please. Thanks

By GaMan

July 14, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

Cemeeli here are my official papers to have my status changed to

Lion

thanks for accepting them

lol

By SlimOne

July 14, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

SOMEBODY’S BREF STANK!!!!

By Dan

July 14, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

@Melo

Read what I said, I neither attempted to or meant to “put [myself] on [any] pedastal”.

My comment was that, to my mind, the man was asking an honest question (not that I would know that he asks one frequently), and people just dismissed it. And some of these people celebrated cultural diversity in education the last time I was here, and (again in my opinion) to the detriment of other options.

So let me be clear, I was neither attacking any position save from the last time I truly sat at the office and blogged until now.

I respect and respond most to healthy debates with actual courses of action being the outcome. Mindless chit-chat and the sometimes unproductive back and forth here (and elsewhere) bothers me. I can only affect my actions, intent, and response no one else’s…

By Kym aka Lady Sage

July 14, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

ATL Guy what you fail to understand is to quote Rhett Butler Frankly my dear we don’t give a damn If you have a issue with race or not. You keep coming back to last week and then with even more jackazz questions with the intention of pushing a discussion that (a) We are not in the proper setting to have. and (b) We are not willing to have with you. Now if that causes you distress and you feel the need to write a manifesto about it…there is a political blog for that…or better yet start your own blog and then hock it here like the rest of the people who hock their wares. But don’t continue to think we are going to keep feeding your need to become more culturally aware. You want to know how you should have handle Truth’s statement about Black Ski weekend..google it or go to Yahoo answers..but don’t sit there and tell me you were not looking for some kind of opening today to engage in a racial debate..because dude I am not buying what you are selling. Like I said you get points for trying though.

By Foots

July 14, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

Dan You brought up MY name needlessly. No one was talking to you, therefore I didn’t dish ANYTHING out to you. Or better yet, you tell me what the hell I said to you today that would make you believe that you had to make “sarcastic” comments to me. All you did was showcase your need for attention and drama.

From now on, feel free to keep my name off your keyboard. When the urge strikes you to respond to me, ESPECIALLY when I’ve said nothing to you, don’t let it overpower you. Breathe deeply and let it pass.

By Jamoca

July 14, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

@ Cee:

A Peacock?….hmmm, kinda lika’that one…

LOl!!! @ Demi is a wildebeast!!!sure you’re not describing Melo there! LMAO!…then again…

btw…hawk?…yep, I’d def say that closely resembles 2Can’s “blog demeanor”…

oh, and ummm….how was “the icing on the cake?”….I know it was right on time for ya’…what a way to top it all off, over the wkend!LOL!!!…must’ve been niiiiiccce…

…it’s about that time for me, gotta say I’m lovin’ this adjustment as well….later…

…be good everybody!

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

Truth, just remembered what I’ve been meaning to tell you about that watermelon…the viagra effects are found in the rhine. You have to eat the white part. In case your interested, here’s a recipe for Fried Watermelon Rhine:

Ingredients cooking oil watermelon eggs milk flour or bread crumbs

Directions After everyone eats their watermelon, peel the rhine from the white of the melon and slice into cubes. Soak the rhine in salt water over night. Make an egg and milk batter, dip melon in the batter and then into flour or bread crumbs, repeat. Drop breaded melon in hot oil, turning several times until completely fried all the way and golden brown. Take out of oil, and place on a paper towel until the oil is obsorbed then salt and pepper, and eat. It makes a great breakfast meal with eggs, bacon, ham and even sausage. Serve hot!

By KP (http://chatkafe.blogspot.com)

July 14, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

Beautiful, Sup Ms. Lady!

Cemeeli, I do lurk a lot because I learned my lesson about the MIA blog. Don’t stick your neck out there unless you’re ready to get pounced on :). Yes…I do have a blog and I find myself sho nuff multi-tasking during the day :).

By Dan

July 14, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

@For Real

I do. I try and state that my opinions are my own and formed through my life’s journey…they are not the gospel truth but abject perspective.

Trust, the D doesn’t want to (nor should anyone else try) to speak for the Black community. I realize that we are not monolithic in nature.

By For Real

July 14, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

Move Truth it’s my turn to pick up 2E’s.

2e’s: Okay on 3, 1, 2, 3,

For Real: Awwwww dayummm we fell again.

2E’s: For Real you can’t be that weak. Now get off me so we can try again. We ain’t going home until we get this right.

For Real now sing I Never Couldda Made It.

By Wise Diva

July 14, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

Misadventures in Atlanta will ALWAYS be the #1 blog, LOL thanks to Mia who started it off RIGHT! They can’t take that away from us :)

By Lurker

July 14, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

Dan,

I agree 100% with your 3:42 pm comment to Foots. Both, she and ARed, are self-righteous “know it all-ers.”

It’s funny how the bloggers engage themselves in some non-dating related topics, yet shun ATL Guy’s interest in his quest for knowledge about their race.

A bunch of hypocrites!!

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

come play in the shallow water..

mytwocents you know i like playin’ in the shallow water. reminds me of play w/ children. Like it says: To humble yourself like a little child then you shall enter therin.

That Maybe why i take to little children well.

i had a story to share w/ you …maybe next time.

By Dan

July 14, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this

Damn Foots….

You really are gastaupo ain’t cha? I can’t even write your name now. And the language, it’s really not that serious…read the rest of the post, you have my respect in a lot of ways…save one and your 3:56 response is why

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

I just find it particularly interesting that people that chose cross cultural learning institution at the disregard of HBCU’s have a hard time discussing the particulars of race for the record on July 14,2008 that is what u said…and.said in my best Tim Russert imitation……. u can deduce for theeself blog…..

By Foots

July 14, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

Lurker You can feel free to bypass also. Or there’s always Option 2…

By Alvin aka Wilderbeast (WTF?!)

July 14, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

Speaking in my best caveman voice

Cee I man and ye woman..Moving loin cloth to the side..dow we do like dey do..Pointing to animal hand paintings on the wall..in animal kin’dom.

By Staceye AKA Black Mamba

July 14, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

For Real You are so crazy! LOL

Sexyleggs Girl you frying watermelon now. I may have to temporarily suspend your “Yankee Card”! LOL

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

Yes. GaMan I will change yours to Lioness, Granted! Lol

mytwocents - Albino Tiger

KP - Deer

ForReal - Dolphin

Jamoca Hayo, i KNOW you like Peacok. I did too. ..but i’ll be Iguana.

By Lady Lurker

July 14, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

Lurker Co-sign. Them two, SMH.

By Dan

July 14, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

@Melo

Riiiiggghhht.

“at the disregard” is the key phrase there…

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

Don’t stick your neck out there unless you’re ready to get pounced on :). why, u cant defend what u write……?

By 2 Can Play That Game©

July 14, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

a Hawk, Cee?

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this

at the disregard meaning what??

By Dan

July 14, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

The reason that a racial discussion is needed in this country:;

Evidence marked “defense exhibit #208”:

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/

He’d have known better if the black people he knows would have schooled the dude. Just sayin’

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

some of u folks just have an inferiority complexx and cant seem to express urselves well…..i sense low self esteem…..4 guys,i wld find that pathetic….

By Wise Diva

July 14, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

stop hiding behind monikers dissing my blog familia!! Don’t make me start fussing on my first day back, dangit! LOL

it’s easy to sit on the sidelines and form opinions, but engage in our discussions so we can give an opinion of you right back, LOL. it’s ONLY fair!

By mytwocents

July 14, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

Cemeeli Certainly. Wholesome dscourse at your leisure. Sometimes Confucius don’t just don’t wanna say ish either. Oh, I trust all that jazz etc., made it a superb wknd.

By Tazzee

July 14, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

Cemeeli - you know I had to google the Ocelot. It’s a beautiful animal, but I had to laugh at this:

Like most felines, it is solitary, usually meeting only to mate.

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

Foots - You are not the one to mess with today! LMAO sister.

Dan - Sometimes I don’t chose to debate because it’s pointless to argue with folks opinions. You don’t think you are self righteous and delusional at times (Shaq??? please) no amount of “debate” will change your opinion.

That being said are “alright” with me simply because any feeling to the contrary really ain’t worth it or that serious to me.

Other than that, I could not care less how it comes across to you or any other blogger on here.

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

The whole discussion today was just ironic. Appreciate anyone that actually had intelligent dialog to bring to the table. Its amazing the way some react in the room to me actually putting myself out there for understanding. Ignorance is not making the effort to bridge the gap

By Foots

July 14, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

Dan I could care less what you think of me. I have never needed your approval.

You came after me today for no reason, even after I bypassed your comment about UGA. I was only in college/grad school for 7 years, but I’ve been black for 31. So what does where I, or anybody else, went to school have to do with not choosing to engage in a rehashed racial discussion from last week on a dating blog?

You picked the battle today, and trust, you should choose more carefully in the future.

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

ForReal, I’m having a icee right now and reading you and Staceye keep falling had the icee hit my teeth because I was laughing so hard. Look at you so eager to lift up Staceye you pushed Truth so hard he fell over Foots!

Staceye no, I’m not frying watermelon. I went to look up the spelling of “rhine” and came across this site for fried watermelon rhine. Thought the locals might like it. I would never eat fried watermelon rhine. My Yankee Card is LAMINATED!

By Lady Lurker

July 14, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

The Melo You are a dirty ol’ man, so there!

By Dan

July 14, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

@Melo

At the [intellectual] disregard…for those institutions.

My comment is not to disparage any institution of higher learning, nor anyone choice of which institution to attend, save the cultural bias that exists (even in our own community) that HBCU’s are “less than” as far as academic proficiency.

I respect anyone that put in the time and effort to better themselves academically and/or professionally, but even those that would disagree can admit that there is a bias against HBCU’s among EBP’s.

And I fear a worsing of that condition if it is not confronted and beaten back like the self-loathing cancer it is. (Disclaimer: Not talking about any specific person on the blog, just my perspective of an overall attitude).

By GreenMamba

July 14, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

green_mamba@gmail.com

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

2C yes, a Hawk. was thinkin’ Eagle (dunno yet) Cee wondering why this dude questioned why he couldn’t come back a hawk?

melo - German Meerkat about 100 million of them

disclaimer - unless valid reasons, there are no request for changing your nextlife animal, k?

By Dan

July 14, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this

@Foots and ARed

No dis. We all good

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

Tazzee see…you like huh.

WiseDiva - Sea Urchin (i can tell you they are deep purple in color)

By 2 Can Play That Game©

July 14, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

“Cee wondering why this dude questioned why he couldn’t come back a hawk?”

a hawk is a bird of prey……I’m a predator, now?

By GreenBlackMamba

July 14, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

greenblackmamba@gmail.com

By Demi

July 14, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

Sexyleggs Now you got Demi trying to look up our skirts. LOL

I am an upstanding and holy citizen…Staceye, don’t lump me in with the rest of you all!!

Demi is now seeing how many dry humps he can do on Staceye’s leg before getting knock TFO!!

By Dan

July 14, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

@Melo

“I don’t have low self-esteem…I mean, have you seen me?” —Father Harvey

And with that, see you folks tomorrow

By Foots

July 14, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

Cee Giraffe?? Thanks!! I get to keep the long legs and the graceful neck. And I like neutral colors, so the outfit is perfect! Wish I had the eyelashes though. But wait a minute….just eating treetops will leave a sista hungry. At least Tazzee gets to have some meat in her diet!!

By Demi

July 14, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

LOl!!! @ Demi is a wildebeast!!!sure you’re not describing Melo there! LMAO!…then again…

What r you try to say WOMAN!!…Demi is now mean muggin Jamoca and trying his hardest to look like Shabba Rank

By mytwocents

July 14, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

Wise So are you suggesting much of this bickering could be considered trivial in comparison to only being able to provide your child with medical attention or footwear due to the kindness of strangers?

To answer the question you posed at the crack of dawn it is so important to me that a mate share a sense of philantropy. More so than sharing religion or exact political views.

Cee Is she a rarity? Must research…

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

By Lady Lurker July 14, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this The Melo You are a dirty ol’ man, so there ive known that for since my 18th birhtday and now heading towards 50…. Dan based on ur 4.24,it seems u have some long held gripe against other non-hbcu becoz of that perceived * “less than” as far as academic proficiency*.So the discussion took on a tangend broght about by ur inferiority complexies…hbcu were not a discussion and u made them part of the discussion altho,personally i dont see where they fit..i understand a lot about blacks americans based on my living with them and eating same food etc(the same scenario i explained to atlguy-sexxycool) and not becoz i leant smething at graduate school about them…..feel me..

By Wise Diva

July 14, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

@Sexyleggs, I will send you the pics of Victoria Falls that I snapped, I think I have your email address. It was tough dodging the downpour and keeping the camera dry, LOL But i managed to get a few in!

By Poppa Grande

July 14, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this

Dan

I think that your chest beating of an HBCU is unnecessary.

AS I stated last week, people choose schools for various reasons. Most of all, most people choose their schools due to comfort.

Speaking for myself, I have always had respect for HBCUs. My wife is a grad of an HBCU. I have family and friends who are HBCU educated. There is no reason to assume that anyone looks down academically on HBCUs at least here on this forum. There was only one person who called it a substandard education for a higher price,and it was Truth. Not Foots, or Amazon Red.

If you want to tout your HBCU education, please spell reparations correctly. It is not repirations.

Your argument is seriously flawed. On top of that you went after the wrong party.

As for ATL Guy’s questions, there was nothing wrong with them. However, it is not the main purpose of this blog. Yeah, folks get off topic all of the time. However, ATL guys always gets back to the some topic which is race. Every single time that he get off topic it leads to a race question. That is the issue of which people are weary. Day after day it leads there. The joke pretty much branded you. Unfortunately, most people forgive, but they don’t forget.

By Wise Diva

July 14, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

@Mytwocents, oh dear, you are spot on. I suppose it was inevitable considering the tone in the room lately, huh? We will get back to civility (most have already) soon enough. I have no problem with regulating folks, though LOL

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

Appreciate anyone that actually had intelligent dialog to bring to the table.

You’re welcome.

By Staceye AKA Black Mamba

July 14, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

Sexyleggs My Yankee Card is LAMINATED Girl I got the platinum edition! LOL

Green Mamba is not me! I’ve been jacked…sort of! LOL

By SlimOne

July 14, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Cemeeli Okay so I go to look up Japanese Yellow fox and the first thing my eye catches is this: “Japanese Robot Eats Snow, Poops Out Bricks of Ice” LOL, now that is a good way to end this blog day. lol

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Hawk =Prey and good sight.

Verdict for 2C is, Eagle.

Foots just found the best characteristics in the giraffe n rolled wit it. Err’body can’t be a giraffe. wink

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

Amazon Come Here…Lets Kiss and Make Up!

By Lady Lurker

July 14, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

**By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

Appreciate anyone that actually had intelligent dialog to bring to the table.

You’re welcome.**

Lawd!

By Foots

July 14, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

melo Thanks for the zulu magic explanation. We were almost good until I got to that last part about virtual relations. LOL!!

Kym I did try that process of waking up slowly, from my toes to my head. The problem was, by the time I got up to my head, everything below my neck was asleep again. So the next day, I tried it the opposite way and I don’t think I even made it to my arms before I was knocked out again. LOL!!

I might have to stick with the jarring noise of the alarm clock and my need to pay this mortgage to get me up in the morning until I get some more enlightenment in my life.

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this

But is it Laminated (ROFL). I hear ya!

WiseDiva, thanks. I look forward to seeing them. YAY!!!!

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this

in fact Poppe my wife and I have said our kids wnt have no HBCU education….we think its inferior,maybe we wrong but thats our decision……..

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

ATL Guy no need for us to make up as we are not beefing. I’m glad you are taking the time to learn about race relations in the appropriate venue and I’m glad you now see that this one is not it.

toodles

By Demi

July 14, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

Wise Diva when you come in all strong arming and shyt..my manhood just rises up

Reminds me of this 5’10 Russian female body builder I once dated…I mean…

By Cemeeli

July 14, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

mytwophilanthropist of course albino is rare. Like my sis.

By Foots

July 14, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

Thanks Cee. How did the birthday celebration go? You must detail your exploits!!

By ATL Guy

July 14, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

Give Amazon that pacifier that kid in the picture above has…cause I’ve never met such a childish baby

By Wise Diva

July 14, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

LOL @ Demi, TMI dude! Geez, I can’t be thinking about your manhood as I leave work, it’s not right

By Poppa Grande

July 14, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

Melo

I really don’t think that it is inferior. There are some good professors out there in both HBCU and non-HBCU institutions.

There are pros and cons for each. However, I don’t think that the education is it at all.

There are perks such as meal plans and such that may be superior,but not necesarily the education.

By SexyLeggs

July 14, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this

Good night everyone!

Again, thank you for your thoughtfulness!

Do what you can with what you have where you are.*

Calling Atl Guy, pay attention to this statement:

As usual, please stay alert and aware of those surrounding you!

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this

I :HEART: Poppa Grande. Loved your 4:40 and thanks.

By Lady Lurker

July 14, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

ATL Guy My thing is, she just assumed that you were speaking to her.

Appreciate anyone that actually had intelligent dialog to bring to the table.

LOL. Her YW is hilarious! There’s a name for that.

By The Melo

July 14, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this

Poppe,i want my kids to have allround all races experience,not just negroe experience..education is that remains after the facts have been forgotten and thats experiences,good,cultural,bad etc not sme one dimensional………..

By The Truth

July 14, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this

Poppa hbcu’s are sub par, except for the fact they attract some top talent. The education is inferior and the living conditions are sometimes deplorable. They treat you like a child. As I said, I grew up in the hood, i kow what the black experience is all about. LOL

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 5:07 PM | Link to this

that pacifier that kid in the picture above has…cause I’ve never met such a childish baby

ATL Guy, apparently you haven’t looked in the mirror today. What a wuss you are.

By AmazonRed

July 14, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

My thing is, she just assumed that you were speaking to her

Yup, myself and the other bloggers who posted intelligently today.

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July 14, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

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