The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Based on this definition alone, can you imagine how fucked up Black people living in America really are? The media contributes greatly to this state of poor health affairs directly…
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Communication Breakdown
I talk a lot. I write a lot. But I think I messed up what could have been a cool relationship by not talking. Although I care not to share my reasons for not speaking on this post, the recipient is quite aware. For some reason, though, I don’t think “they” got it. I think…
Issue #2: I Just Want to Curse
Warning: If profanity offends you, leave NOW! For those of you visiting my blog for the first time, using profanity in my writings is not my norm. However, for my breakthrough, I really need to do this to make myself feel better. I have been internalizing a lot of foolishness and I really need to…
Cool Sites for Writing Prompts
Check out the following sites for writing prompts. http://allwritingideas.com/ – This site hasn’t been updated lately but the picture writing prompts are pretty. http://www.creativewritingprompts.com/ http://www.writersdigest.com/WritingPrompts http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/prompts.html# I’m about to check these out now to get my mojo going.
Issue #1: You’re So Disciplined
How is this is a problem? Being disciplined is stressful. Now, this is one box I am NOT trying to break out of. I’m trying to master it in all aspects of my life. To do this is necessary and constraining. However, this is a box that will eventually set me free. Perfect example, right…
I Know What’s Wrong With Me
After having a discussion with my Improv instructor, I finally have an answer to what’s been ailing me for the past few months. I am trying to break out of the box that I have been placed in all my life. So, even though I am damned near old as Methuselah, I am holding tight…
On Writing Well
I went back to my book, On Writing Well by William K. Zinsser, and it emphasizes what I’ve already know but have been afraid to do: to put myself in it. That is the essence of everything I need to do. I am being over-dramatic about finding topics for The Write Design blog. How about…
Black People on TV: Real People or Entertainment
At the Tracing the Civil Right Movement 1848 – 1968 exhibit at The DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago, there is a photo of a black male slave performing for white soldiers. Essentially, he was their entertainment; probably not by choice. As I saw this exhibit, I had to wonder: is this how…
Skating or Sex??
Someone asked me if I would choose skating or sex? What the hell kind of question is that? The wheels will be there after the romance is over. And, being in my birthing years, having sex can take me off of my wheels and mess up years of practice and learning. WHEELS! WHEELS! WHEELS! Note:…
Recanting About Radio Disney…A Little
I have to bite my tongue….a little. In my post, Radio Disney needs more diversity, I shared that more soul is needed in their musical selections. I still feel the same. However, I received word that GenTech Digital Media Education & Training Center was invited to discuss video game creation, 2-D and 3-D animation, web…