If you are inadequate then what would you like me (or anyone other than you) to do about that?
That happens to be your cross to bear so strap on and roll out.
that's all...
Born and raised in the South Bronx, New York (USA) I figured some thoughts, words, and musings of me would be entertaining- particularly because I say what I mean and of course I mean what I say. Yes, I am an educated African-American woman. Yes, I am a poet. Yes, I am emotional. Yes, I am strong. Yes, I am opinionated. Yes, I am single. Yes I am an avid drinker of coffee. Yes I am in constant struggle- oh and I can not spell, so don't judge [ok maybe a bit] Don't be scared, just be willing
Friday, November 18, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
OWS
This as I leave work. They (the occupy wall street movement + that obnoxious drum) are walking on Broadway and effectively slowing traffic to a less than crawl. Nice. Hopefully they don't occupy my commute home otherwise I will have to occupy my foot in their... OK maybe I will occupy a stern glare.
random- new nails...
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
coffee thought...
GOOD MORNING!
I am glas to be here with you on a Monday morning.
(awfully chipper, huh? blame that on the 6 am wake up for no reason and
the attempt at excercise and
the bowl of cherrios I had all before I left the home)
I am sure this hyperchipper self will cease in about ten good minutes.
In the meantime, exjoy your day and think good thoughts...
speaking of thoughts... can you believe it is almost Thanksgiving again?
Like food shopping has to go on and cooking said food I shopped for
and then have to like make my home presentable
AGAIN.
Sigh, I need an assistant and a housecleaner.
that's all...
Thursday, November 10, 2011
How responsible are you?11/10
How responsible are you?
Currently in the news there is A LOT going on about Penn State and the continued sexual abuse of children who were in their care by the assistant coach of the football team. The incident happened to no less than 8 boys starting some 20 years ago. There is no statue of limitations for shame just FYI. The long time head of the team (joe paterno) who had a lifetime contract as head coach of the football team was fired yesterday following allegations he failed to do ENOUGH as someone who was informed of the situation. As I write this blog the issues at hand are: he was told of some misconduct by his employee (who is said to have witnessed the act). At the time JoePa allegedly reports it to whom he is supposed to. The question at hand: is that enough? If there is a protocol in place for such atrocities and that was it [just reporting it to you superiors and the you are done] then OK maybe he has a case. I mean If I am supposed to do A B C and I do A B C then one would think my job is done, no? No?
Ok let's tackle the moral responsibility of this man. Morally if someone is doing something wrong or you get wind of it what is your role in it? Are you supporting this behavior by action or by non action? Did you not think your non action was support? Guess some people don't think of non action as support but I think sometimes it is the same thing.
My conclusions:
Here is /was a figurehead to this football tradition at Penn. He- as well as being a father and someone in a setting that was a leadership role- turned the team around and preached a doctrine of don't just do 100% always give 110%. He was someone who said you have a responsibility to your team as much as to yourself so make sure you honor that. Well what the hell man!!! Does this bit not apply to you. Is that for everyone else to follow and you jut say the words that sound nice to hear? I do not want to overshadow the atrocities done to these children by glossing over it- but today's argument is what is his role in this whole thing?
As an administrator there is a clear chain of command and clear things I am responsible to do. When I chose this career I kind of almost didn't know what I was getting into..I mean you learn your "job" and then you learn the culture of the job and still you know what is right and wrong.There is also a moral obligation as a flipping human being to do right. Do right. Do what is right. Why is that so hard? I feel like John Quinones "what would you do?"
Currently in the news there is A LOT going on about Penn State and the continued sexual abuse of children who were in their care by the assistant coach of the football team. The incident happened to no less than 8 boys starting some 20 years ago. There is no statue of limitations for shame just FYI. The long time head of the team (joe paterno) who had a lifetime contract as head coach of the football team was fired yesterday following allegations he failed to do ENOUGH as someone who was informed of the situation. As I write this blog the issues at hand are: he was told of some misconduct by his employee (who is said to have witnessed the act). At the time JoePa allegedly reports it to whom he is supposed to. The question at hand: is that enough? If there is a protocol in place for such atrocities and that was it [just reporting it to you superiors and the you are done] then OK maybe he has a case. I mean If I am supposed to do A B C and I do A B C then one would think my job is done, no? No?
Ok let's tackle the moral responsibility of this man. Morally if someone is doing something wrong or you get wind of it what is your role in it? Are you supporting this behavior by action or by non action? Did you not think your non action was support? Guess some people don't think of non action as support but I think sometimes it is the same thing.
My conclusions:
Here is /was a figurehead to this football tradition at Penn. He- as well as being a father and someone in a setting that was a leadership role- turned the team around and preached a doctrine of don't just do 100% always give 110%. He was someone who said you have a responsibility to your team as much as to yourself so make sure you honor that. Well what the hell man!!! Does this bit not apply to you. Is that for everyone else to follow and you jut say the words that sound nice to hear? I do not want to overshadow the atrocities done to these children by glossing over it- but today's argument is what is his role in this whole thing?
As an administrator there is a clear chain of command and clear things I am responsible to do. When I chose this career I kind of almost didn't know what I was getting into..I mean you learn your "job" and then you learn the culture of the job and still you know what is right and wrong.There is also a moral obligation as a flipping human being to do right. Do right. Do what is right. Why is that so hard? I feel like John Quinones "what would you do?"
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
coffee thought...
no coffee today. I am taking a day off from coffee, work, thoughts and stuff.
that's all.
that's all.
Monday, November 07, 2011
coffee thought... horoscope 11/7/11
Gemini
Horoscope for November 07, 2011
Hoping and wishing for something to happen in your life will not make it happen -- you have to put in the work required for the joy that you want. There are many friends who share your dreams, though -- so use today to find out what they think about the situation, and what they think is the best way to make things happen. Together you can all decide what the right approach will be (and who needs to make it). To keep that hope alive, you need to get a group consensus on how to do it.
.........yeah.here goes nothing...
Hoping and wishing for something to happen in your life will not make it happen -- you have to put in the work required for the joy that you want. There are many friends who share your dreams, though -- so use today to find out what they think about the situation, and what they think is the best way to make things happen. Together you can all decide what the right approach will be (and who needs to make it). To keep that hope alive, you need to get a group consensus on how to do it.
.........yeah.here goes nothing...
June 9 12:50 am
Be that as it may
Many of the facts remains
You are not who you claimed to be.
Judge me not for the content of my character
nor my actions toward you
because they were all based in the lies you told.
Those lies you told were the lies you sold my soul for
-same as a cheap bottle of wine and a promise of better times.
You told me you loved my voice
and wanted to build with me by choice
but little did I know
London bridges are falling down
crumbling
like the promise happiness
Security
Safety
Love. (Shit)
So I loved amidst this cruel fated world
and
Intriguing infatuation of intimacies imagined envelope my everyday existence of reality
I kept my head up in hopes I can one day soar with the clouds
high enough from the bullshit of commute, cash and cause.
I sang loud with praise for the Lord to hear my prayers and grant me a stay of sanity.
Stay with sanity
I walked with purpose each day waiting for
The reason I have to defend you
My choices stay with me- haunting.
You are my worst critic
And I your biggest follower.
Many of the facts remains
You are not who you claimed to be.
Judge me not for the content of my character
nor my actions toward you
because they were all based in the lies you told.
Those lies you told were the lies you sold my soul for
-same as a cheap bottle of wine and a promise of better times.
You told me you loved my voice
and wanted to build with me by choice
but little did I know
London bridges are falling down
crumbling
like the promise happiness
Security
Safety
Love. (Shit)
So I loved amidst this cruel fated world
and
Intriguing infatuation of intimacies imagined envelope my everyday existence of reality
I kept my head up in hopes I can one day soar with the clouds
high enough from the bullshit of commute, cash and cause.
I sang loud with praise for the Lord to hear my prayers and grant me a stay of sanity.
Stay with sanity
I walked with purpose each day waiting for
The reason I have to defend you
My choices stay with me- haunting.
You are my worst critic
And I your biggest follower.
coffee thought...
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Ms. Informed
Why didn't anyone tell me White Hennessy goes with everything?
Sheesh, the life lessons one had to learn on her own.
Sheesh, the life lessons one had to learn on her own.
Friday, November 04, 2011
coffee thought...
| ummm yum! |
Welcome to National Donut Day (as observed by my job).
I was so kind as to go to one of my favorite places in the Universe (yes, if i traveled the universe I am sure this would be one of my favorite places) Dunkin Donuts to procure a dozen donuts for the office & a large coffee for the day. Yes, I was being nice <-- a large french vanilla coffee produces said results.
looking forward to the day ahead *(and the chocolate donut)
that's all...
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
coffee thought...
just some thoughts today as I drink the java...
that's all...
Some of them
Wonder why I don't smile
I keep my cheer to myself
Lest you try to steal my joy.
I move swiftly thru my job
Searching for my vocation
Wondering if I am making a difference
Hoping for a change
Searching for my vocation
Wondering if I am making a difference
Hoping for a change
I keep on believing
Keep on dreaming
Keep on moving
Keep on doing
Keep on dreaming
Keep on moving
Keep on doing
Don't ever hope for something different
If you are not willing to do the work
If you are not willing to do the work
that's all...
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