I have been busy over the past couple of weeks. I just started a new job and I upgraded my web hosting. Now my blogs each have their own domain name. Pretty neat, huh? Now I have to upgrade them to the latest version of wordpress. I wish wordpress would give us a little break in between updates. It seems like I’m updating my blog software every other week.
I’ve been busy
February 22nd, 2009Dear Dr. King…
January 19th, 2009Since today is the day that Americans honor the memory of Dr. King (and Atlanta usually gets lots of attention on this day), I thought it would be fitting for me to write a letter to Dr.King for today’s post. I know I won’t get answers from him, but this is what I’d say to him if I could.
***start letter*
Dear Dr. King,
It’s been an eventful last few months. I’m happy to tell you that we’ve elected the very first Black President! His name is Barack Obama and from what I can see, he seems to be a very intelligent and capable person. I’ve got a few questions to ask you about this recent turn of events.
1. While this is quite an accomplishment, do you think this means that we can act like racism is dead?
2. I still have to put down what race and gender I am on job application forms. Is this what you had in mind when you gave the “I Have A Dream Speech”?
3. There’s still incredible poverty in this country due to the greed of a few wealthy people. Blacks are still on the bottom rung of society. What would you do about this situation?
Well Dr. King, those are the only questions that I have for you. Thanks for what you did for our country and the world. We’re still trying to keep the dream alive.
*end letter*
What do you think? What are your suggestions to help us come together as a country and address the problems that we have today? I’m interested in your suggestions. Leave them in the comment section.
P.S. I usually volunteer for the Hosea Williams Feed The Hungry Foundation, but I couldn’t do it this year due to some personal problems so this was my way of giving back.
If you’re on twitter tweeting anything Dr.King related could you use the #MLK hashtag? That would be awesome. I’d love to wake up and see the #MLK tag trending on twitter search.
Book Review: Sail by James Patterson & Howard Roughan
December 5th, 2008This book is about a family that gets shipwrecked. They have to survive by their wits. As usual, James Patterson has integrated an interesting twist in this book. Check it out by clicking on the link below.
Tweetup time!
November 25th, 2008Yup, it’s happening again. In case you missed the last one, you have another opportunity to attend an Atlanta Tweetup. Here’s the pertinent information. There’s a map at the bottom of this post.
Date: 12/4
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Location: Sheraton Gateway Airport- 1899 Sullivan Rd College Park, GA 30337
What to bring: Yourself, Digital Camera, Laptop (if you have one), Pen and Paper (you’ll want to write down the twitter handles of all the cool people you’re going to meet) and a great attitude!
Book Review: Playing for Pizza-John Grisham
November 20th, 2008If you’re a John Grisham regular, this book is a shock to the senses. It’s a great book, but it’s a shock because it’s a departure from his usual subject matter. The main character of this book is a has been NFL player who is “forced” to play overseas thanks to a less than stellar NFL career. This book is a must read for any John Grisham fan or anyone that is a fan of football (the American version). Buy your copy today by clicking on the icon below:
Event: Job Fair Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
November 12th, 2008There will be a job fair sponsored by Good Morning America on Thursday, Nov. 13 2008. Doors open at 9:00 AM. They want you to register on their website before you attend. Click on the words job fair in this blog post for more information.
Odd Hours by Dean Koontz
November 6th, 2008If you like Stephen King, but want something that’s a lot shorter, Dean Koontz is your guy. I just recently finished reading Odd Hours and I must say it was excellent. This book is a part of the Odd Thomas series. Odd can communicate with the dead and he gets partial premonitions that he really can’t understand. This book is another good book to help break up the monotony of all of the business reading that you’re doing on a regular basis.
Book Review: James Patterson and Maxine Paetro’s 7th Heaven
November 6th, 2008I absolutely loved this book. This book was true to James Patterson form in that it kept you guessing throughout the whole book. This book is part of the Women’s Murder Club series. Basically, the only son of the governor in this book goes missing and they have to figure out who was responsible. Also, there’s a rash of fires in wealthy parts of the state happening at the same time. If you’re looking for a fun book to balance out all of the business reading, this is an excellent book to add to your collection.
Whew, glad that’s over!
November 5th, 2008I am sooo glad that the election is over. I’m excited that Obama won! I never thought that we’d have a Black President in my lifetime. Maybe now we can stop fighting about it and get on with our lives and rebuild the country.
Election Day 2008 News
November 3rd, 2008If you didn’t take advantage of the early voting in Georgia, you must vote on November 4th, 2008. The polls will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM. Thanks to a new Georgia law, you’re required to have photo id to vote. You’re not required to have received your voter registration card, however.
If you have questions about your polling place, you can call 1-877-6226. If you need a ride to the polls, call 404-524-8683. There will probably be long lines, so bring a book, some snacks, patience, and a good attitude.