Friday, May 30, 2008
Today's youth pt. 2
Older, founding gang members even say there is a problem. Today's youth have no allegiance. They're too concerned with respect and money- and will kill you without a second thought. Why are these kids doing that. What has happened in the last 20 years?
Friday, April 18, 2008
So, I'm an author
I am. I'll post my work later (links to it/how to buy) when that becomes available.
For now, I blog.
For now, I blog.
Mayra Andrade
Talk about a find. This girl is a Cape Verdean, Paris-raised girl heralded as a new Brazilian world-artist. Who sings in french (creole). Talk about worldly. She's young, beautiful, and has such a smooth voice you'd wonder if she could actually sing democracy away. Her album is called Navega and is not-available-in-the-united-states (which sucks sucks sucks it's not even on itunes or amazon). So for now, I suggest listening to the songs via this music blog: http://laondatropical.blogspot.com/ and listen to the title track here. And maybe petitioning iTunes to let european music into the U.S.
Today's youth
Can they be helped?
I work with kids almost all day. Ages 12 to 22. When arguably, the 20somthings aren't "kids" anymore, but you'd be surprised. The kids I work with are athletes, so they all have something to lose/something they're invested in. What about the kids that don't?
I was on a panel the other day talking to some inmates. They basically said that they are afraid of the next generation - who's fear and respect for their parents and other adults is disappearing FAST. That those kids will stab you in a second. Has our generation made them grow up too fast?
Well, the prospect of it all has made me throw my hands up in frustration. I don't know what to do. Who does?
My opinion may not be popular, but I am an American
I work with kids almost all day. Ages 12 to 22. When arguably, the 20somthings aren't "kids" anymore, but you'd be surprised. The kids I work with are athletes, so they all have something to lose/something they're invested in. What about the kids that don't?
I was on a panel the other day talking to some inmates. They basically said that they are afraid of the next generation - who's fear and respect for their parents and other adults is disappearing FAST. That those kids will stab you in a second. Has our generation made them grow up too fast?
Well, the prospect of it all has made me throw my hands up in frustration. I don't know what to do. Who does?
My opinion may not be popular, but I am an American
Friday, February 22, 2008
Who the hell's gonna be president?
Our options: Hillary, Obama, McCain
McCain: a GOP Bill Clinton?
http://www.theleftcoaster.com/archives/008013.php
"McCain was still married and living with his wife in 1979 while, according to The New York Times' Nicholas Kristof, "aggressively courting a 25-year-old woman who was as beautiful as she was rich." McCain divorced his wife, who had raised their three children while he was imprisoned in Vietnam, then launched his political career with his new wife's family money. In 2000, McCain managed to deflect media questioning about his first marriage with a deft admission of responsibility for its failure."
And now this new woman in the New York Times article last night? I don't even need to comment.
Hillary: fulfilling the stereotype
She's acting like a hormonal woman. This pains me to realize it as much as it pains me to write it. It's working against her and as a woman, I'm really worried. Can a woman be president? There are other countries with female heads of state. Why can't ours have one too? Because she's attacking Obama on topics that have little relevance to our country's well being. It's the "smile and speak even though I'm angry and yelling at you." Crazy
Obama: I just like him
I am an Obaman, his policies and politics make a lot of sense. Finally someone verbalizing what a lot of us have been wondering for years: why isn't government about GOVERNMENT??? Where did all this politicing and old boys club come into play to the point where it is more important to elect someone who's funny than it is to elect someone who can do the job? Maybe the media's right- Americans are too entertained. We don't even realize that there is a rest of the world.
soo who's going to be president?
My opinion may not be popular, but I am an American
McCain: a GOP Bill Clinton?
http://www.theleftcoaster.com/archives/008013.php
"McCain was still married and living with his wife in 1979 while, according to The New York Times' Nicholas Kristof, "aggressively courting a 25-year-old woman who was as beautiful as she was rich." McCain divorced his wife, who had raised their three children while he was imprisoned in Vietnam, then launched his political career with his new wife's family money. In 2000, McCain managed to deflect media questioning about his first marriage with a deft admission of responsibility for its failure."
And now this new woman in the New York Times article last night? I don't even need to comment.
Hillary: fulfilling the stereotype
She's acting like a hormonal woman. This pains me to realize it as much as it pains me to write it. It's working against her and as a woman, I'm really worried. Can a woman be president? There are other countries with female heads of state. Why can't ours have one too? Because she's attacking Obama on topics that have little relevance to our country's well being. It's the "smile and speak even though I'm angry and yelling at you." Crazy
Obama: I just like him
I am an Obaman, his policies and politics make a lot of sense. Finally someone verbalizing what a lot of us have been wondering for years: why isn't government about GOVERNMENT??? Where did all this politicing and old boys club come into play to the point where it is more important to elect someone who's funny than it is to elect someone who can do the job? Maybe the media's right- Americans are too entertained. We don't even realize that there is a rest of the world.
soo who's going to be president?
My opinion may not be popular, but I am an American
Monday, February 11, 2008
I am a crazy salsa person
Look at all the salsa congresses!
There's a list to the bottom left of this page
And what is a salsa congress you ask? Basically it is a 3-4 day festival of salsa/mambo workshops, lessons, discussion panels, and performances topped off each night by a social open dance lasting til 3-4 in the morning. It's a great way to learn salsa and a great way to dance with some of the world's greatest! Highly recommended!
There's a list to the bottom left of this page
And what is a salsa congress you ask? Basically it is a 3-4 day festival of salsa/mambo workshops, lessons, discussion panels, and performances topped off each night by a social open dance lasting til 3-4 in the morning. It's a great way to learn salsa and a great way to dance with some of the world's greatest! Highly recommended!
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