WE FALL DOWN... and we can't get up!

         It may be a little shocking seeing someone falling, but sometimes after you find out it's not until death, you just might chuckle a little bit. There are many things that may off set a fall, like missing a step, tripping over an object or being the influence of alcohol might help aiding a fall. Below, are quit some unique ways one can suddenly be standing and then having a  "ground breaking" conversation with the floor next!  Youtube is full of falling down video's. Just watch!




  Talk about an " Ugly Coyote " moment. She can blame it on the alcohol .

       Strip tease or not? OUCH!!!

                    While learning how to make wine, the grape lady gets more for what she bargained for.

" I forgot my wreck mommy"

This little is doing a recital for friends and family but looks like the fireplace got an unexpected visit.

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My 5 favs

Chicago is full of great places to eat. I'm a little upset I can't share them all with you. Uncle Joe's Jerk in not only good at it's 47th Street location, but you can take a bottle of their famous bottle of jerk sauce to enjoy at home and cooking time with your family. After leaving the Chicago Bulls Stadium, head over to Home Run Inn Pizza joint. There you will enjoy, a varitey of delisioucs cheesy pizza in a family atmosphere. In Brozneville,  enjoy some smokey bar-b- que from Alice's. Besides their saucy rib tips, try a double cheese burger on toast. You'll never view a Bar-b- que burger the same again.

Men and Manicures

I know we now live in a society where anything goes and the fashion trends have gotten outrages. When I was going up, I saw men who might have been blue collared, hard working men that  provived for their families and GOT THEIR HANDS AND NAILS DIRTY!!!  Now don't  get me wrong, I love a well groomed man who takes pride in his appearance,but when it comes down to a "man" getting a manicure with designs, letters and such, it's a bit much for me. For years, rappers, singers and actors have set trends for fans to follow. For example, MC Hammer and his puffy pants, Jennifer Aniston and Halle Berry with their hairstyles. But rapper, Snoop Doggy Dog is now painting his nails with illegal drug plants that suggest he smokes weed. What kinda example is he setting for the young men of today and those who he coach on his youth football team? I was taught color nail polish is for women. If a man wants to get a manicure, it should be clear polish. I'm just saying.

A Closer Look- The Bronzeville Community

As I created this my of my near by community, a sense of calmness arose within me. One could travel, up north in Chicago are drive to the suburbs, but nothing can come close to historical treasures in your own back yard. Although I live in Hyde Park, It takes me 7 minutes to drive to Ain't She Sweet Cafe, which was formerly located on 45th and Cottage Grove. My other favorite location is the Harold Washington Culture Center. I had an opportunity to work during their summer program as well as, sing in a showcase that was held there in 2011. So if you ever need a cozy place to visit in Chicago, Bronzeville just might be what you are looking for.

Racist or Not?

We know all of them by their name, The Kardashians. Famous because of their father, Robert Kardashians   who was the defense attorney for murder case involving former football star, O.J. Simpson. Now that the girls are older, they have  had relationships with African American men. What I'm confused about is, what gives them to right to make mockery of such a sensitive subject in this manner? Our forefather, were slain, hung and buried by the Ku Klux Klan, a group of white hate extremism and their fame does not justify their behavior. Social Media is outraged, and I am too. The Kardashians say it was a joke, but I don't see anything funny. The context has since been removed. Thank God!

CONCEDE OR NOT TO CONCEDE?

What a close race that was!!  Social media was in a up-roar when they found out that Bruce Rauner was elected Governor of Illinois. Some people were very angry. I guess because their favorite candidate didn't win. One of my Facebook friends stated "I told u ppl to go vote and u didn't! We cant move forward with a divided gov. The next 2yrs r guna b more of the same. Poor Hillary good luck ur guna need it". Really? I believe the people did vote, but somebody has to loose. I think this a other opportunity to see someone else vivson for this great city. And when Rauner's term is over, he'll get voted out too, unless Illinois re-elect him. Pat Quinn really had to humble himself to come forth and concede that  Rauner was the winner. I bet Quinn is thinking about all the money he and the sponsors lost on the negative ads.

Fast, Furious And Fighting

So I turn on the television to Good Morning America and I was somewhat humored by the brawl that broke out after NASCAR driver's, Brad Keselowski and Jeff Gordon had after a race in Texas. NASCAR reports, that the driver's were not fined, but the crew chief of Jeff Gordon, Alan Gustafson was put on probation and fined $50,000 and so was Brad Keselowski's chef. Here is a statement from the the official NASCAR website "Both crew chiefs were found to be in violation of Section 9-4A: Crew chief assumes responsibility for the actions of his team members; Section 12-1: Actions detrimental to stock car racing and Section 12-4.9: Behavioral penalty." My question is, is it fair for the crew chief's to pay at the expense of those who can't control their behavior? I know racing is big business and $50,000 is nothing for them to pay, but who does the payout benefit more, NASCAR or the fans? I believe everyone should be responsible for his or her own action.

DA BULLS!!

Man, did you see  the game the other night?! Chicago Bulls vs the Timberwolves!?! It was bananas!  With Derek Rose spraining his ankle the night before, it seems as some people, including fans, counted the Chicago Bulls out for the season.  The end of the 4th quarter was intense. As I stop folding my clothes at the laundromat, everybody gathered around the mounted flat screen on the wall. It felt like the NBA Finials. With 2.9 seconds left in the game, it looked like the Bulls would be defeated... NOT SO!! Bulter was fouled and he was able to make both free throw shots. The Bulls would win the game 106-105 over the Minnesota Timerwolves! Way to go Chicago!!