"Victory and The Feet" To briefly recap, I had been in town for about 36 hours. I Pumped Iron at the big boy gym, ran and did a surprise circuit calisthenic workout, taken a yoga class immediately afterward, and had a combined 8 hours of sleep total in two nights. 6:45AM (What kind of vacation … Continue reading Back to Cali Day 3: Head Over Hills
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Back to Cali Day 2: “You Got Knocked the F*&% Out!”
The Opinion had finally reached his final destination of the night. Relaxing in the comfort of Light's guest air mattress, the tired radical writer wrangled his weary workout worn body to rest. "WAKE UP!" "Huh? Who Dat? Who Dere?" "Its 7:30 Brother. You ready to go running?!" Said Light, the gracious hero harboring host. Light … Continue reading Back to Cali Day 2: “You Got Knocked the F*&% Out!”
Back to Cali, Day 1:
1- Woke up normal time: 7:00AM EST 2- Full flight, No upgrades. 3- The Opinion, 6'1" to spend 5 1/2 hours on a plane in a MIDDLE SEAT. No emergency rows or bulkheads available. 4- 45 Minutes extra wait on the tarmac before take off. 5- Airline plays Dr. Doolittle 3 as in flight movie. … Continue reading Back to Cali, Day 1:
3:42 AM Somewhere on the Jersey Shore
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Why, oh why, did I need flat-front chinos?
(flat-front chinos / flat, flat-front chinos) ...[they are] a symbol, as is the act of destroying [them]. Symbols are given power by people. A symbol, in and of itself is powerless, but with enough people behind it, blowing [them] up can change the world. Though they may have had a proper beginning, worn as the … Continue reading Why, oh why, did I need flat-front chinos?
I Think We Found a Pulse!
(a shining moment in Hip-Hop... Hell, Black History) You are alive after all; you Talented-Tenth you. You educated, able Negro, finally peaking beyond the self pity and deserving you have wallowed in for too long. Finally you utter a sound besides the jingling of your chains, or the degrading of your women. Finally I hear … Continue reading I Think We Found a Pulse!
Progress is Simple
I recently took my son to the music store because he expressed an interest in taking drum lessons. After watching a very lively drum solo demonstration, we spoke to the associate in the store. To my surprise he showed us a drum pad. Not a drum set, but a drum pad and a stool. He … Continue reading Progress is Simple
Has Hip-Hop Run It’s Course on Commercial Radio?
Is Hip-Hop the music of a generation past? Has the message in our music been lost? In the days when I had chores, school clothes, and a bed time, I found myself trapped in the cage of private school, high expectations, and suburban boredom. I found my release in BMX, comic books, and certainly not … Continue reading Has Hip-Hop Run It’s Course on Commercial Radio?
It Pays to be a Winner
Life is full of rewards and punishments. For example, have you ever missed out on something that made a lot of money because you didn't follow through? Like maybe a bet that you had a hunch about, but didn't lay down the money. How about finding out, after the fact, that a certain girl (or … Continue reading It Pays to be a Winner