Jesse Jackson should have been the Bama of the Week!

Alright, for those of you who don't know it, Jesse Jackson really put that foot in his mouth. Talk about self-sabotage. That comment he made regarding Barack Obama speaking down to Black people. I'm sorry, but someone needs to tell these dead beat parents to start parenting and stop blaming others for their short comings. The time is long overdue for the people in the Black community to start addressing the issues that are plaguing us. Really, who are we looking for to save us? Surely it isn't Jesse or Brother Al. We need to learn how to save ourselves. I think Mr. Obama made a valid point during his speech on Father's Day. He is just saying what other have been too afraid to say.

I was in the car listening to the Doug Banks and Dee-Dee show. They were asking their listeners how they felt about the comment and if they felt like the Black community sweeps its issues under the rug. Most of the callers agreed that we like to keep our issues on the hush, hush and kind of pretend like it doesn't exist. I think that is the biggest issue. How in the devil can Jesse Jackson open his mouth and get upset with anyone? I mean him and Brother Al are always riding the coat tails of others. It is time for Black America to wake up and smell the cocoa beans. We need to try and rectify these issues. What has happened to the village? Where did they go? Why is grandma, her kids and grandkids all hanging out together?

The reality is this: Parents are not parenting anymore. They are too busy hanging out and trying to get their groove on. Children don't respect themselves because their parents don't respect themselves. I am not sure what has happened to the Black community. When have we become so cold and calloused? We don't care about anything except foolishness like who is wearing the latest gym shoes and other tomfoolery that means nothing at the end of the day.

As you might now, I am teaching the Freshman Connection program at my school. One of the outcomes of the program is to have the students create a guide to action. They are supposed to find an issue that affects their community. It may be a local, or global issue. Many of the students in one of the classes could not participate in a class discussion about some of the topics. Some of the kids couldn't answer some basic question and laughed about it. Do they not know that Black folks need to be informed on issues that have a direct affect on them? It is my prayer that they get it together before it's too late.

Anyway, I digress, back to the Bama of the week, Jesse Jackson. It's time for Jesse to sit down and allow someone who can connect with the American people to reach them. I am not sure who told Jesse Jackson he was the voice of the people, I know he is not my voice. Mr. Jackson is living in a glass house and is throwing some huge boulders. He should really sit back and find something else to occupy his time.

Loreal HIP

I purchased some of that Loreal HIP eye shadow. It is not as deep as I thought. I try all types of make-up products and I wasn't too impressed. It was ok.

I didn't get this shade, I got some copper/gold color.

Au Naturale

I have been wearing my natural nail for almost 2 months now. I am suffering bad. I am not used to having my own nails. I am trying to see how my natural nail will grow. I am so tempted to go home and put that AXXIUM Gel back on them. I am trying to be strong, but I don't know. I sure do miss my enhancements.

Freshman Connection

I am working this program with the incoming freshmen. The program is designed to give students an introduction to high school and an opportunity to meet new friends. Many of them are so immature. I think they must still believe they are in elementary school.

The students are also supposed to find a cause and develop a plan of action. I am trying to figure out if I should give them some suggested topics or allow them to chose their own. I'm really leaning towards the suggested topics.

Taste take 2

I went to the Taste of Chicago again. I realized something: the food selection is not that great. I think if you go a few years, you will try everything there. It would be nice to have a little variety there.

Stevie Wonder at the Taste of Chicago

Saturday, I went to the Taste of Chicago with my BFF. We saw Stevie Wonder (not up close, it was too crowded) and he did pretty good. He was on for two (2), yep 2 hours (with the exception of the 5 minute break when Jesse Jackson spoke about something). His second hour was better than the first (in my opinion). I should have gone on Friday to see Chaka Kahn and Angie Stone. Tonight Joss Stone will be there. I will miss it.

It's been a while.

I know I haven't posted in a while, but I was without my work laptop and my daughter and sister has banned me from using the one at home. (I can use it, but my time is limited.) I am back in the swing of things.

I have been looking for a place to move and I am having a difficult time. People don't always call you back. I feel like they might not need my money.

I want to recommend to everyone the Sunday Brunch Buffet @ Shaw's Crab House 21 E. Hubbard. I went on Father's Day and had a good time. The regular buffet will not begin until September of this year, so you'll have to wait to get that good food.