When I stop to think about the ways comments on facebook and twitter impact my days and night, I sometimes think of great articles like the one I am about to share with you…it is a jewel. It talks about using facebook and twitter to share creativity, alleviate stress, and how these sites can make us more productive in other areas of our lives. Much like Secondlife, the relationships I have formed, the stress relievers of the games, the info shared, the laughter and greetings…are very important to me. I think its very cool to have these relationships and for creative ideas spill over from one place into another (think I may have said this before, but am saying it again because the very idea just truly makes me smile). Don’t get me wrong, some days these sites add to my stress but more often than not they alleviate it because there is always something going on that allows my mind to be distracted from other stressors of my day and on many days…I truly need and appreciate this. Which means I need and appreciate all of you.
In this article is says, “ Humans weren’t designed to maintain a constant focus on assigned tasks. We need periodic breaks to relieve our conscious minds of the pressure to perform — pressure that can lock us into a single mode of thinking. Musing about something else for a while can clear away the mental detritus, letting us see an issue through fresh eyes, a process that creativity researchers call incubation.” AND IT SAYS, “ A random scrap of information can trigger just the right conceptual collision. It’s hard to know which scrap might do the trick, but that’s the beauty of social networks — they constantly produce potential sparks, for free.” AND, MY FAVORITE PART “The participatory nature of Twitter and Facebook makes them excellent tools for supercharging creativity. Users finely craft their bons mots (A clever saying, phrase or witticism) to grab people’s attention and perhaps earn a retweet or two... Twitter and Facebook give knowledge workers the chance to turn downtime into a game where creativity and insight are rewarded” This to me is good stuff my peeps!
On the 22nd of February, I watched the View talk show interview Evan Bayh on his not seeking re-election and something he said stood out in my mind. “there are only two times the republican and democratic party’s have come together since he’s been in office, the impeachment proceedings of 1999 because no one knew what to do, and 911”. Hearing him say this makes me want to scream and shout to everyone online, “lets not be like them.” It should not take a major travesty for us to come together with dignity, grace and decency. We all have so much to share and our coming together is a masterpiece at its best because we are all so different yet are able to come together in some of the same places. This is what I love about social network systems the most. Here are my favorite spots to visit: facebook, twitter, http://blacksoulrhythms.ning.com, http://thereddoorproject.ning.com/, http://www.clydevilleswing.com/, http://moolto.ning.com/, www.avatarsunited.com,and http://thekewllounge.ning.com. I am on others like myspace, profilelives but not too much….anywhoo...Check out this article.
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/02/st_essay_distraction/ It is very cool!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Lord Why Did You Make Me Black~Author Unknown
Lord, Lord,
Why did You make me Black? Why did You make someone the world wants to hold back?
Black is the color of dirty clothes; The color of grimy hands and feet.
Black is the color of darkness; The color of tire-beaten streets.
Why did You give me thick lips, A broad nose and kinky hair?
Why did You make me someone who receives the hatred stare?
Black is the color of the bruised eye when someone gets hurt.
Black is the color of darkness, Black is the color of dirt.
How come my bone structure's so thick; My hips and cheeks are high?
How come my eyes are brown And not the color of the daylight sky?
Why do people think I'm useless? How come I feel so used?
Why do some people see my skin And think I should be abused?
Lord, I just don't understand. What is it about my skin?
Why do some people want to hate me And not know the person within?
Black is what people are "listed",when others want to keep them away.
Black is the color of shadows cast. Black is the end of the day.
Lord, You know, my own people mistreat me and I know this just isn't right.
They don't like my hair or the way I look. They say I'm too dark or too light.
Lord, don't You think it's time for You to make a change?
Why don't You re-do creation And make everyone the same?
GOD ANSWERED
Why did I make you Black? Why did I make you Black?
Get off your knees and look around. Tell Me, what do you see?
I didn't make you in the image of darkness, I made you in the Likeness of ME!
I made you the color of coal from which beautiful diamonds are formed.
I made you the color of oil, The Black Gold that keeps people warm.
I made you from the rich, dark earth that can grow the food you need.
Your color's the same as the panther's Known for (HER) beauty and speed.
Your color's the same as the Black stallion, A majestic animal is he.
I didn't make you in the Image of darkness. I made you in likeness of ME!
All the colors of a Heavenly Rainbow can be found throughout every nation;
And when all of those colors were blended well,YOU BECAME MY GREATEST CREATION.
Your hair is the texture of lamb's wool. Such a humble, little creature is he.
I am the Shepherd who watches them. I am the One who will watch over thee.
You are the color of midnight sky. I put the stars' glitter in your eyes.
There is a smile hidden behind your pain.That's why your cheeks are so high.
You are the color of dark clouds formed when I send my strongest weather.
I made your lips full so when you kiss...The one that you love, they will remember.
Your stature is strong; your bone structure, thick to withstand the burdens of time.
The reflection you see in the mirror...The image looking back at you is MINE
Why did You make me Black? Why did You make someone the world wants to hold back?
Black is the color of dirty clothes; The color of grimy hands and feet.
Black is the color of darkness; The color of tire-beaten streets.
Why did You give me thick lips, A broad nose and kinky hair?
Why did You make me someone who receives the hatred stare?
Black is the color of the bruised eye when someone gets hurt.
Black is the color of darkness, Black is the color of dirt.
How come my bone structure's so thick; My hips and cheeks are high?
How come my eyes are brown And not the color of the daylight sky?
Why do people think I'm useless? How come I feel so used?
Why do some people see my skin And think I should be abused?
Lord, I just don't understand. What is it about my skin?
Why do some people want to hate me And not know the person within?
Black is what people are "listed",when others want to keep them away.
Black is the color of shadows cast. Black is the end of the day.
Lord, You know, my own people mistreat me and I know this just isn't right.
They don't like my hair or the way I look. They say I'm too dark or too light.
Lord, don't You think it's time for You to make a change?
Why don't You re-do creation And make everyone the same?
GOD ANSWERED
Why did I make you Black? Why did I make you Black?
Get off your knees and look around. Tell Me, what do you see?
I didn't make you in the image of darkness, I made you in the Likeness of ME!
I made you the color of coal from which beautiful diamonds are formed.
I made you the color of oil, The Black Gold that keeps people warm.
I made you from the rich, dark earth that can grow the food you need.
Your color's the same as the panther's Known for (HER) beauty and speed.
Your color's the same as the Black stallion, A majestic animal is he.
I didn't make you in the Image of darkness. I made you in likeness of ME!
All the colors of a Heavenly Rainbow can be found throughout every nation;
And when all of those colors were blended well,YOU BECAME MY GREATEST CREATION.
Your hair is the texture of lamb's wool. Such a humble, little creature is he.
I am the Shepherd who watches them. I am the One who will watch over thee.
You are the color of midnight sky. I put the stars' glitter in your eyes.
There is a smile hidden behind your pain.That's why your cheeks are so high.
You are the color of dark clouds formed when I send my strongest weather.
I made your lips full so when you kiss...The one that you love, they will remember.
Your stature is strong; your bone structure, thick to withstand the burdens of time.
The reflection you see in the mirror...The image looking back at you is MINE
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Behind the Scenes with BSR DJs
Imagine what every BSR DJ goes through…Yes, they are on point when they broadcast. Yes, they seem to have everything together. They are performers, this is what they do. BUT, have you ever thought about or imagined what they are like behind the scenes, the visions they have, the amount of time they put into making the perfect broadcast. The troubleshooting they have to go through prior to the day of the cast or cast recording. I imagine it must be rough some days, yet they persevere. Between day jobs, husbands, wifes, kids, and significant others that require assuaging, placating, and caring for. Personally and professionally the organization and execution of time, timeslots, and ideas. Talk about juggling (said while breathing a heavy sigh). Plus they have to have some time and fun for themselves. We all know how burnout can be a bit of a female dog n stuff. How do they do it, wouldn’t you like to know? I know I would like to know. I also want to know why they got into the business to begin with and what keeps them there. Over the next few weeks I will be speaking with them to see if I can discover some of the answers to these questions and I hope you’ll stay tuned, but for now I’d like to share with you how they make ME feel…
When I listen to the female empowerment sounds of Marjorie Dibou & Nisa Constantine I think wow how rich and historical…I feel proud to be a black woman. These two women symbolize to me what it means to be lively, rich in diversity, and knowledgeable about one’s craft to the point of expertise. YeSuh! These women know how to move a crowd! Not just with music, although they can do this exceedingly well. But chile lemme tell yah, they fill my days and nights with what’s goin on in the world today and advice on just about any and every topic. With them I get my fill of news, gossip, fashion, food, new artist reviews, classic bests (Nina Simone is a classic best!...Marj ended her set with Nina Simone on yesterday) and let’s not forget the time they allow for us to submit our requests…absolutely amazing. They make me feel like the cast is not just about them, but is about me too…listening to them is like sitting in a kitchen recalling old memories while planning new ones. Warm, yet always Inspirational. DJ Honey of Honey 103 makes me feel this too (honey.neostreams.org:12634)
When I listen to the men of BSR, with Miles I get smooth mellow jazz that mixes perfectly with end of the day cup of cocoa…DeeJay Clyde is my clever, witty entertainment/big event,future gospel-sets on Sunday guru. DeeJay Clyde is what you call a mixologist extraordinaire. Through DeeJay Clydes broadcasts and mixes; hearts are reached, souls are touched, minds are opened, laughter spills forth like red wine on white carpet (you know once red wine is on white carpet, it is there forever)and lets not forget, the man’s mixing is like a box of chocolates, very sweet yet surprise’s are just all over the place...Dr. Kewl is my throwback, custard thick, yet sweet and mellow. Music from Dr. Kewl is like juice spilt from a piece of ripe fruit after a fresh bite . You know the kind of fruits that require a bite and are filled with nectar, the ones that make you salivate—least this is how he is to me. Even in his house music, I can just feel the intellect and sensuality that pours out from Dr. Kewl’s brain into his mixes. (said while recalling last nights podcast http://www.kewllounge.net/ OR rock.neostreams.info:12618).
hmm…this is my story, but soon…we will get to hear theirs…in the meantime check em out, see what kinna things they make you feel. I promise you’ll be pleasantly surprised n stuff… http:blacksoulrhythms.neostreams.info:8000 OR http://www.clydevilleswing.com 24/7
Keep in mind, all of life’s feelings are predominately based upon two things: experience & reflection….tune is so you can experience the DJ and then spend time reflecting on the experience… ttys :)
When I listen to the female empowerment sounds of Marjorie Dibou & Nisa Constantine I think wow how rich and historical…I feel proud to be a black woman. These two women symbolize to me what it means to be lively, rich in diversity, and knowledgeable about one’s craft to the point of expertise. YeSuh! These women know how to move a crowd! Not just with music, although they can do this exceedingly well. But chile lemme tell yah, they fill my days and nights with what’s goin on in the world today and advice on just about any and every topic. With them I get my fill of news, gossip, fashion, food, new artist reviews, classic bests (Nina Simone is a classic best!...Marj ended her set with Nina Simone on yesterday) and let’s not forget the time they allow for us to submit our requests…absolutely amazing. They make me feel like the cast is not just about them, but is about me too…listening to them is like sitting in a kitchen recalling old memories while planning new ones. Warm, yet always Inspirational. DJ Honey of Honey 103 makes me feel this too (honey.neostreams.org:12634)
When I listen to the men of BSR, with Miles I get smooth mellow jazz that mixes perfectly with end of the day cup of cocoa…DeeJay Clyde is my clever, witty entertainment/big event,future gospel-sets on Sunday guru. DeeJay Clyde is what you call a mixologist extraordinaire. Through DeeJay Clydes broadcasts and mixes; hearts are reached, souls are touched, minds are opened, laughter spills forth like red wine on white carpet (you know once red wine is on white carpet, it is there forever)and lets not forget, the man’s mixing is like a box of chocolates, very sweet yet surprise’s are just all over the place...Dr. Kewl is my throwback, custard thick, yet sweet and mellow. Music from Dr. Kewl is like juice spilt from a piece of ripe fruit after a fresh bite . You know the kind of fruits that require a bite and are filled with nectar, the ones that make you salivate—least this is how he is to me. Even in his house music, I can just feel the intellect and sensuality that pours out from Dr. Kewl’s brain into his mixes. (said while recalling last nights podcast http://www.kewllounge.net/ OR rock.neostreams.info:12618).
hmm…this is my story, but soon…we will get to hear theirs…in the meantime check em out, see what kinna things they make you feel. I promise you’ll be pleasantly surprised n stuff… http:blacksoulrhythms.neostreams.info:8000 OR http://www.clydevilleswing.com 24/7
Keep in mind, all of life’s feelings are predominately based upon two things: experience & reflection….tune is so you can experience the DJ and then spend time reflecting on the experience… ttys :)
Sunday, February 14, 2010
1 Corinthians 13 The Way of Love via Macedonia Baptist Church, Washington DC
If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don't love, I'm nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. If I speak God's Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, "Jump," and it jumps, but I don't love, I'm nothing. If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don't love, I've gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I'm bankrupt without love.
Love never gives up.
Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
Love doesn't strut,
Doesn't have a swelled head,
Doesn't force itself on others,
Isn't always "me first,"
Doesn't fly off the handle,
Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn't revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end.
Love never dies. Inspired speech will be over some day; praying in tongues will end; understanding will reach its limit. We know only a portion of the truth, and what we say about God is always incomplete. But when the Complete arrives, our incompletes will be canceled.
When I was an infant at my mother's breast, I gurgled and cooed like any infant. When I grew up, I left those infant ways for good.
We don't yet see things clearly. We're squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won't be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! We'll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us, knowing him directly just as he knows us!
But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love.
Love never gives up.
Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
Love doesn't strut,
Doesn't have a swelled head,
Doesn't force itself on others,
Isn't always "me first,"
Doesn't fly off the handle,
Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn't revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end.
Love never dies. Inspired speech will be over some day; praying in tongues will end; understanding will reach its limit. We know only a portion of the truth, and what we say about God is always incomplete. But when the Complete arrives, our incompletes will be canceled.
When I was an infant at my mother's breast, I gurgled and cooed like any infant. When I grew up, I left those infant ways for good.
We don't yet see things clearly. We're squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won't be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! We'll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us, knowing him directly just as he knows us!
But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Valentine's Day Soldier of Love
As I walk into this Valentine’s day 2010, thinking of love that hasn’t happened yet and Love that’s been reclassified, burnt up, long gone away and/or lawst. Sittin here listenin to the song “Soldier of Love” Sade…can’t help but scratch my head and think, dawg she sure been all up in my thawts. I remember all the times I love you’s were told, received or sent written down or wrapped up in a gif … Yet no one ever mentioned, well if you love me, can you tell me what kind of love it is you think or iz sayin you love me wif? Knowing the kind of love a person is sayin they love you wif can make a world of difference on many many days. lol.
In Sade’s tune she refers to herself as a soldier moving through different battles, enduring scars, upsets, disappointments yet still filled with expectation and willing to keep on fighting on through every day….smh…can’t help but wish I could look her in the eye and say, “girl, this beat is tight but do you really realize what ur saying and the message your sendin” She never mention the part bout how tiring the whole thing can become or them days you wake up an say pfft…to heck wit ALL this love mess, specially when the love stuff and feelins is newly endin.
You know when you peel off, pack up and turn in that soldier uniform for a while in favor of some self empowerment trip lol…cuz we do have them days you know and they’re ok. *shrugs* But the song is still nice and good for the “Im dating but still single or we been together for a long while” kind of days. Sidenote: This NOT a “I really just need a break from this love stuff right now for a minute”…least I think so anyways. But the entire CD is kinna cool and sweet, Specially for a Valentine Treat to the one you love or like heavily or w/e…
To my special someone, I would like cash and giftcards or a weekend stay in a hotel suite not this CD, but will put it in my purse in case we need it on the night of the 13th…wink, wink *big smile* Happy Valentine's Day Yall!! Agape Love To All!
Valentine’s Day Kinds of Love: Eros = aesthetic love a romantic love and it stands with all of its beauty. Philla = reciprocal love between personal friends. A vital, valuable love. Agape = understanding, creative, redemptive good will for all men. Yes, I got these Greek word definitions from another onna Dr. King’s speeches… (said while batting eyelashes n smiling).
In Sade’s tune she refers to herself as a soldier moving through different battles, enduring scars, upsets, disappointments yet still filled with expectation and willing to keep on fighting on through every day….smh…can’t help but wish I could look her in the eye and say, “girl, this beat is tight but do you really realize what ur saying and the message your sendin” She never mention the part bout how tiring the whole thing can become or them days you wake up an say pfft…to heck wit ALL this love mess, specially when the love stuff and feelins is newly endin.
You know when you peel off, pack up and turn in that soldier uniform for a while in favor of some self empowerment trip lol…cuz we do have them days you know and they’re ok. *shrugs* But the song is still nice and good for the “Im dating but still single or we been together for a long while” kind of days. Sidenote: This NOT a “I really just need a break from this love stuff right now for a minute”…least I think so anyways. But the entire CD is kinna cool and sweet, Specially for a Valentine Treat to the one you love or like heavily or w/e…
To my special someone, I would like cash and giftcards or a weekend stay in a hotel suite not this CD, but will put it in my purse in case we need it on the night of the 13th…wink, wink *big smile* Happy Valentine's Day Yall!! Agape Love To All!
Valentine’s Day Kinds of Love: Eros = aesthetic love a romantic love and it stands with all of its beauty. Philla = reciprocal love between personal friends. A vital, valuable love. Agape = understanding, creative, redemptive good will for all men. Yes, I got these Greek word definitions from another onna Dr. King’s speeches… (said while batting eyelashes n smiling).
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Internet Feelins…Feelin out our feelin outs
I walk through my mind reflecting how I moved space to space; social networks, virtual world, chatting posting, reviewing applications thinking WOW! This is really a cool thing. Making mention to myself some of my most favorite spots. Thinking how some folks say I go there everyday and some say that’s not such a good idea. I think of the differences in profiles, statuses, jokes, catchy phrases, music, events….the places where people come from…their likes and dislikes. I think of particular cliques and genres. My cliques are: just about everybody, although I lean more towards those who post information I can use and grow from. Mind you, this includes just about everybody. lol…Why? Because the posts make me think and I like that. Bad or good, sour AND sweet. Thinking about the diversity in it all, the assortment is just sooo big, so much to choose from. As I go through my day I make mental notes how some genres just don’t understand others and also how some are unable to completely crossover into the views of a genre that is outside their own particular preference.
There is a difference in the mental languages of the writings even though the very same words, letters, vowels, acronyms, etc… are used. I think about the word affect. Affect as in how an emotion can be interpreted on a screen or piece of paper versus the way it could be interpreted if the person was sitting in front of you. It’s a way of conveying emotion through typed expressions…lol is a good example and also one that everyone uses and/or pretty much understands. The difference in mental languages comes when you begin to situate persons of one genre into that of another. Like persons of virtual worlds mingling with those who have never experienced virtual worlds. Another example is those who visit virtual worlds in search of fantasy versus those who visit due to the accomplishment of a real-life goal. Both have the capacity to enrich the mind and expand the mental horizon. Neither is subservient to the other, it just depends on the person.
Some go to online locations to accomplish dreams that they may not have the means to accomplish either due to lack of desire, lack of means, or lack of energy. Some go to escape reality. Mind you…not everyone goes for these reasons. There are hundreds of other reasons. Some individuals have an incapacity for imagination or prefer not to indulge their imaginations via online applications, preferring to actually hop on a plane and go to Athens as opposed to looking through a computer screen…but what about those who can’t afford this type of treat either due to financial or physical impairments. For them online places are a solution, and a very good one. It is the same for being on Social Network Systems…You may want to go to Paris and actually sit down and have tea with Louella. On the networks you can do this and chat (dialogue with the person) about how the tea tastes, smells and makes you feel…The only difference is…you are not sitting in the same physical room, land, or country. What you are doing is sharing a virtual space in real time…that’s all…nothing more.
And who says the feeling of pleasure derived is not as pleasurable as if it were the actual thing…no one can, just depends on the person. Personally, I’d rather hop the plane…except for when it comes to listening to music. You can’t beat the amount of diversity in music at any one place at any one time. BUT, this is just me. Oh yeah, NO Louella is not a person I know from Paris lol…I just like how the name sounds n stuff. Very Cool! *huge cheesy grin* ^5…more thoughts later n stuff…stay tuned!
<--(selecting blacksoulrhythms.neostreams.info:8000 on her celly, b4 she go outside)...get it? lol...smh *big smile*
There is a difference in the mental languages of the writings even though the very same words, letters, vowels, acronyms, etc… are used. I think about the word affect. Affect as in how an emotion can be interpreted on a screen or piece of paper versus the way it could be interpreted if the person was sitting in front of you. It’s a way of conveying emotion through typed expressions…lol is a good example and also one that everyone uses and/or pretty much understands. The difference in mental languages comes when you begin to situate persons of one genre into that of another. Like persons of virtual worlds mingling with those who have never experienced virtual worlds. Another example is those who visit virtual worlds in search of fantasy versus those who visit due to the accomplishment of a real-life goal. Both have the capacity to enrich the mind and expand the mental horizon. Neither is subservient to the other, it just depends on the person.
Some go to online locations to accomplish dreams that they may not have the means to accomplish either due to lack of desire, lack of means, or lack of energy. Some go to escape reality. Mind you…not everyone goes for these reasons. There are hundreds of other reasons. Some individuals have an incapacity for imagination or prefer not to indulge their imaginations via online applications, preferring to actually hop on a plane and go to Athens as opposed to looking through a computer screen…but what about those who can’t afford this type of treat either due to financial or physical impairments. For them online places are a solution, and a very good one. It is the same for being on Social Network Systems…You may want to go to Paris and actually sit down and have tea with Louella. On the networks you can do this and chat (dialogue with the person) about how the tea tastes, smells and makes you feel…The only difference is…you are not sitting in the same physical room, land, or country. What you are doing is sharing a virtual space in real time…that’s all…nothing more.
And who says the feeling of pleasure derived is not as pleasurable as if it were the actual thing…no one can, just depends on the person. Personally, I’d rather hop the plane…except for when it comes to listening to music. You can’t beat the amount of diversity in music at any one place at any one time. BUT, this is just me. Oh yeah, NO Louella is not a person I know from Paris lol…I just like how the name sounds n stuff. Very Cool! *huge cheesy grin* ^5…more thoughts later n stuff…stay tuned!
<--(selecting blacksoulrhythms.neostreams.info:8000 on her celly, b4 she go outside)...get it? lol...smh *big smile*
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