In my rush to get packed and ready for the trip to Memphis, I forgot to blog about lunch with my co-workers. The folks within my group did a good-bye lunch for one of the guys whose last day was Friday. We all were making small talk and eating when the topic of religion came up. Don’t ask how all I know is it wasn’t me because I wouldn’t touch that subject with co-workers with a 50 ft. pole. One of my colleagues mentioned that when his wife lived in Memphis she was a member of the church that Al Green pastored (which is funny enough in itself to me). My boss then asked, "Who is Al Green?" I choked on my water while trying to stifle a giggle. Yeah yeah, I know, that’s what I get but whatever. It was funny. After I compose myself, I asked him "You really don’t know who he is? He’s mainly known for his music with songs like….Love and Happiness, Let’s Stay Together". He tells me that he has NEVER heard of him until that day.
Now color me crazy but aren’t there certain musical acts that everyone is familiar with…….. Michael Jackson, Hall&Oates, Prince, Madonna, Rick James. Artists like this reach across the masses and folks just know who they are and have at least heard one of their songs. I thought Al Green fit into that category but apparently I’m wrong. I know it’s not anything serious to not know who he is but dare I say that it is a bit odd. I never thought I would actually have interaction with someone who has been "living under a rock" but low and behold he’s been right next to me the whole time. Lol
Newer post below....
Monday, March 31, 2008
Be Kind, Please Rewind……..
That’s how I feel about this weekend. It went by so fast, as they all do, but this one was more special because I finally got to see the fabulous Ms. Jill Scott and Raheem Devaughn live in concert. I’ve been waiting 3 months since I got the tickets waaaaaaaaaaay back in December and the wait was just about to kill me! lol I just want to go back and experience it all over again as those two put on quite a show. I can see it all re-playing through my head as I type these words. Strange I know but whatever.
Raheem opened and did his thing, interacted with the crowd and what not. There were two things that had me laughing during his performance, (1) his security guards trying to keep up with him as he maneuvered through the audience (especially this one guy that had the Mr. T mohawk cut) and (2) his use of flashcards with certain keywords on them. I got SO tickled at that, but then again it doesn’t take too much to make me laugh. He also humped the stage singing "You"….*sigh* Why man why?! Lol He didn’t perform too long. Maybe about hmmmmmmm 30 or 40 minutes but it was enough to get the crowd going.
During the intermission when the crew was changing out the sets, they bring out these rugs for Jill and the backup singers to stand on during the performance. So you see one mic at the front of the stage for Jill and three mics and chairs back to the left of her for the backup singers.
Z asks, "Is that it?"
Me: "What do you mean?"
Z: "I mean are those all the people that are gonna be up there? Are they singing acapella?"
Me: " I highly doubt it."
Z: "So where is the band gonna be over in the right corner?"
Me: * giving him the side-eye * "Dude!! You know they are behind the curtain!" lol lol lol
Z: "Yeah, I know. It’s so hot in here it’s got me delirious!"
It was burning up in that place. I didn’t even realize it until people left out during the intermission of just how warm it was. Anyway, Jill comes out and everyone goes wild, present company included. For the next two hours and twenty minutes, I was privileged to hear this woman. Her voice so powerful, beautiful, and strong and her stage presence….wow!
OMG! Pump the brakes! I almost forgot………I MET RAHEEM!!!!
During the Jill performance, I had to go to the ladies room. As I’m making my way back to my seat, I see this guy. I think to myself that he looks really familiar. Me being me, I check out his shoes and think those look familiar too. As my eyes made their way up his body checking out his outfit up to his face it finally clicks. Hot Damn, that’s RD! So I go up, introduce myself and tell him how I really enjoy his music and what a great show he put on. I start to ask him for an autograph and picture but I then I remember that I left my purse with Z. Mother f*(&(^*%$!!!!!!! I get so mad at myself and just tell him that it was really nice to meet him and go sit down. UGH!!!!!! I’m still pissed at myself. Oh well……
Anyway, back to Jill. There were these two ladies in maybe their late 50’s seated in front of us. Every time Jill said or did something fun (read risqué) through body language they gave each other this look that was hilarious! I don’t think they knew that she was going to be so open about things of a sexual nature. Lol There was also a guy that made his way up to the front of the stage and acted a damn fool. I can’t even remember what in the devil she was singing because I was too busy laughing at him. I swear he looked like he was praise dancing to her song. Hotmess is all I can say. Lol All laughs aside, one thing I really, really liked is that Jill talked to the audience which she is not outside the norm. The things she shared helped the audience understand what she was going through when she wrote the lyrics. It gave a different perspective of how I understood certain songs to be and just made me appreciate her music even more. I could go on and on AND on about this chick but I won’t. Just know for me Jill is music and I’ll always be a fan.
Raheem opened and did his thing, interacted with the crowd and what not. There were two things that had me laughing during his performance, (1) his security guards trying to keep up with him as he maneuvered through the audience (especially this one guy that had the Mr. T mohawk cut) and (2) his use of flashcards with certain keywords on them. I got SO tickled at that, but then again it doesn’t take too much to make me laugh. He also humped the stage singing "You"….*sigh* Why man why?! Lol He didn’t perform too long. Maybe about hmmmmmmm 30 or 40 minutes but it was enough to get the crowd going.
During the intermission when the crew was changing out the sets, they bring out these rugs for Jill and the backup singers to stand on during the performance. So you see one mic at the front of the stage for Jill and three mics and chairs back to the left of her for the backup singers.
Z asks, "Is that it?"
Me: "What do you mean?"
Z: "I mean are those all the people that are gonna be up there? Are they singing acapella?"
Me: " I highly doubt it."
Z: "So where is the band gonna be over in the right corner?"
Me: * giving him the side-eye * "Dude!! You know they are behind the curtain!" lol lol lol
Z: "Yeah, I know. It’s so hot in here it’s got me delirious!"
It was burning up in that place. I didn’t even realize it until people left out during the intermission of just how warm it was. Anyway, Jill comes out and everyone goes wild, present company included. For the next two hours and twenty minutes, I was privileged to hear this woman. Her voice so powerful, beautiful, and strong and her stage presence….wow!
OMG! Pump the brakes! I almost forgot………I MET RAHEEM!!!!
During the Jill performance, I had to go to the ladies room. As I’m making my way back to my seat, I see this guy. I think to myself that he looks really familiar. Me being me, I check out his shoes and think those look familiar too. As my eyes made their way up his body checking out his outfit up to his face it finally clicks. Hot Damn, that’s RD! So I go up, introduce myself and tell him how I really enjoy his music and what a great show he put on. I start to ask him for an autograph and picture but I then I remember that I left my purse with Z. Mother f*(&(^*%$!!!!!!! I get so mad at myself and just tell him that it was really nice to meet him and go sit down. UGH!!!!!! I’m still pissed at myself. Oh well……
Anyway, back to Jill. There were these two ladies in maybe their late 50’s seated in front of us. Every time Jill said or did something fun (read risqué) through body language they gave each other this look that was hilarious! I don’t think they knew that she was going to be so open about things of a sexual nature. Lol There was also a guy that made his way up to the front of the stage and acted a damn fool. I can’t even remember what in the devil she was singing because I was too busy laughing at him. I swear he looked like he was praise dancing to her song. Hotmess is all I can say. Lol All laughs aside, one thing I really, really liked is that Jill talked to the audience which she is not outside the norm. The things she shared helped the audience understand what she was going through when she wrote the lyrics. It gave a different perspective of how I understood certain songs to be and just made me appreciate her music even more. I could go on and on AND on about this chick but I won’t. Just know for me Jill is music and I’ll always be a fan.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Blah Blah Blah
My Easter weekend was spent on the road for the most part. I had not planned to go anywhere further than the couch or the bed seeing as we are going to Memphis for the JS concert (FINALLY!!) this weekend but I got a call from my BFF that she was coming in from Nashville to our hometown with her baby so "Auntie" ARGal agreed to drive up and see the little tyke. It was my first time seeing him (other than pics) as both of our schedules have been so hectic. Well, okay I admit I could have gone around the holidays but hell I just didn't feel like it....sue me. Anyway, I'm there visiting and even stopped by the house I grew up in...UGH. Nevermind, that's a different story for a totally different day. *sigh* Anyway, so where was I? Oh yeah, so after playing with the baby and visiting with folks here and there, the BFF and I realize that we are starvin like Marvin and call in an order to the ONLY obvious place....Ed's Country Catfish! lol Laugh at the name all you want but honeeeeeeeeeeeey that catfish (especially the filets) are so good! BFF tells me that she also wants a Nehi Peach pop. I ctfu because I haven't had one in years. Then I think and it actually didn't sound half bad soooo why not?! lol I figured I may as well have one last hoorah seeing as I was going to start bringing Billy Blanks and his sweat induced antics back into my life at the beginning of the week.
Sidenote: **I'm happy to report that I went a full 30 minutes with Tae-Bo yesterday before I quit that b*tch. I'll try it again today. It’s been a long time since Billy and I got hot and heavy together so cut me some slack. I walked the dogs too! That counts for something right? lol**
Before I picked up the order, I stopped by one of the local gas stations to pick up the sodas. As I’m walking towards the entrance, this kid runs past me and opens the door. Walking in behind him, I notice that he has a design cut in the back of his head. The closer I look, I realize its words and then figure it must be his name. Someone had cut La'Quin-something or another in the back of this kids head. Jeezus take the clippers STAT! I just shook my head and laughed. If it weren't for the fact that he had no hair on his face, I'm pretty sure the design could have gone around the circumference of his head. His name was that long. I’m amazed at how they were able to squeeze it in. Seeing that pretty much confirmed that I am very happy I don’t live there anymore. I mean don’t get me wrong, I’ll always have loyalty to the place. I grew up there but you couldn’t pay me to live there right now….even if I got a “good” job @ the steel mill. Lol
After hanging out for most of the day, I went ahead and booked it to M-town to see mama. She had told me previously that mass started @ 7:30 that night so if I wanted to tag along I needed to be there and ready to go by 7:00. Well, AR Gal isn’t one that lives on a strict time table so I opted out. Once I arrived at around 9 or so, she still hadn’t made it in yet. The priest is a little long winded (but he is great to listen to) and mass there tends to go longer than the norm. The average time for most masses is about an hour and your done. Lol So 10:00 rolls around and I’m in WTF mode…10:30, still no mama. I give her a call on her cell, no answer. Hmmm. I put my street clothes back on, grab my purse, and hop in the car to go look for her. I ride by the church first and do you know that those folks were still up there??!! Mama finally rolled in a little after 11:00. She told me that it took so long because it was a special service (an Easter Vigil) that included people converting to Catholic faith. I don’t remember this as a kid as we never went. We always went Easter Sunday and they just introduced the new folks. Lol I passed out not much longer after she got home. We did brunch the next day and then I rolled out. I had a good time though. It all went by so fast it kinda doesn’t seem like it happened at all. I have a feeling that this weekend will go the same way.
Sidenote: **I'm happy to report that I went a full 30 minutes with Tae-Bo yesterday before I quit that b*tch. I'll try it again today. It’s been a long time since Billy and I got hot and heavy together so cut me some slack. I walked the dogs too! That counts for something right? lol**
Before I picked up the order, I stopped by one of the local gas stations to pick up the sodas. As I’m walking towards the entrance, this kid runs past me and opens the door. Walking in behind him, I notice that he has a design cut in the back of his head. The closer I look, I realize its words and then figure it must be his name. Someone had cut La'Quin-something or another in the back of this kids head. Jeezus take the clippers STAT! I just shook my head and laughed. If it weren't for the fact that he had no hair on his face, I'm pretty sure the design could have gone around the circumference of his head. His name was that long. I’m amazed at how they were able to squeeze it in. Seeing that pretty much confirmed that I am very happy I don’t live there anymore. I mean don’t get me wrong, I’ll always have loyalty to the place. I grew up there but you couldn’t pay me to live there right now….even if I got a “good” job @ the steel mill. Lol
After hanging out for most of the day, I went ahead and booked it to M-town to see mama. She had told me previously that mass started @ 7:30 that night so if I wanted to tag along I needed to be there and ready to go by 7:00. Well, AR Gal isn’t one that lives on a strict time table so I opted out. Once I arrived at around 9 or so, she still hadn’t made it in yet. The priest is a little long winded (but he is great to listen to) and mass there tends to go longer than the norm. The average time for most masses is about an hour and your done. Lol So 10:00 rolls around and I’m in WTF mode…10:30, still no mama. I give her a call on her cell, no answer. Hmmm. I put my street clothes back on, grab my purse, and hop in the car to go look for her. I ride by the church first and do you know that those folks were still up there??!! Mama finally rolled in a little after 11:00. She told me that it took so long because it was a special service (an Easter Vigil) that included people converting to Catholic faith. I don’t remember this as a kid as we never went. We always went Easter Sunday and they just introduced the new folks. Lol I passed out not much longer after she got home. We did brunch the next day and then I rolled out. I had a good time though. It all went by so fast it kinda doesn’t seem like it happened at all. I have a feeling that this weekend will go the same way.
Monday, March 17, 2008
One reason why I love Barack so Much.....
......is his wife. Check out this vid of her speaking on Mr. Obama. This lady just oozes class.
*Note to Tocarra: Please take notes**
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid353515028/bctid490400930
*Note to Tocarra: Please take notes**
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid353515028/bctid490400930
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Have You Ever Seen Such a Thing??!!
Look at my baby! Look closer....a little bit closer (@ her ass!) lol
**Please note: EmmaBuns (one of her many nicknames) was half asleep when I took this, lol**
She's wearing a diaper! I kid you not. My Emma has gone into heat and in the process her own personal Aunt Flow has paid her a visit. *sigh* I thought I had at least another month before this happened. Oh well.
I first noticed this Friday but goodness only knows how long she has actually been in this stage. I don't think it was more than a couple of days before that but just not knowing has freaked me out. After tiring of getting her in and out of (and washing and re-washing) her rigged up rag draws I made, Z suggested that we get some diapers from Pet.Smart. WHAT??!! lol lol lol I had no idea that these even existed but they do!! So for $12, we now have peace of mind in knowing that she is not makin it rain all over the house.
In the meantime, I just need to call the vet to make an appointment to get her fixed (which I keep forgetting to do). I guess now would be a good time huh? :-)
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Are You Smarter Than a Sam's Club Employee?
I stopped by Sam's today to pick up my favorite thing since sliced bread. They have these vine ripened sweet mini-peppers that are SO good they make you want to slap ya mama!! I mainly eat them raw by themselves or in a spinach salad but they are also good on a steaks cooked slow in the oven. Good stuff!
Anyway, while standing in line to check-out there was a lady in line next to me. If you've never been in Sam's before, they have a separate lane for people with flat bed carts. They even have a large sign over the check-out area that says "FLAT BED CART LANE ONLY". The lady was in that line with a regular basket and asked the cashier if he could check her out since she only had a few items. I noticed no one was behind her or coming so I figured he would say yes. WRONG!! lol He shook his head back and forth and said no. She says okay and proceeds to take her items out of the basket and loads them on the flatbed and asks, "Can you check me out now?". *faints* I had to turn my head because I got a bad case of the giggles. Of course they guy had no choice but to check her out and all was well in her world as she was just a smilin as he did. lol
So was she smarter than a Sam's Club employee? In this case, yes. lol
Monday, March 03, 2008
The Freaks Come Out At Night
Saturday night, I went out for dinner and a little dancing to help celebrate one of my friends 31st birthday. The birthday girl chose to eat at On The Border, which has the BEST salsa and great margueritas. While taking a sip of my drink, I saw the most random mess ever. This lady (freak #1) walked past our table wearing cut off jean booty shorts, fishnets, biker boots, a jean jacket and a bra. Lemme repeat that....AND A BRA. *falls the hell out* Did I mention she was a ummm mature woman?. *lays back down* My eyes got big and my hand immediately covered my mouth to keep from spitting my drink out. So I'm laughing with tears forming in my eyes and everyone is wondering what the hell is wrong with me. After I compose myself, I tell them what I saw. I'm still trying to figure out how they didn't. I mean seriously...how could you miss that?! I would have had a pic, but the battery in my digicam was D-E-A-D. I don't know how....hell I rarely use the lil booger. Oh well........
After a lot of laughs and filling our bellies at dinner, the party moved to Cajun's Wharf, a seafood restaurant that also has a bar/club adjacent to it on the Arkansas River. Everyone is sitting around chatting it up when one person in our group spots a church member (freak #2) of hers with someone other than his wife.We all do the lil oooooooooo noise, crack up laughing and stare at he and his date as they make their way to the far far faaaaaaar corner. lol As he is walking he notices us looking his way and the look in his eyes is that of fear and confusion. It was if he was trying to see if he recognized anyone in our group that could rat him out. So the chick that goes to church with him texts her husband and tells him. His response....maybe it's innocent. Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhh, no! Not the way Miss Thang was hugged up against him. Lucky for him the place is dimly lit IF you sit in the right area...ie the far far faaaaaaaaar corner. Even with the dim lighting, I could tell Mistah wasn't all that fortunate looking in the face. Why is it always the ugly ones that wanna step out?
All in all we had a blast. We did a little dancing to some old school Michael J. and a mix of other old and new songs while dancing with a crazy man (freak #3). Not just one person, but everyone! This guy was hilarious. He made the rounds dancing with all the ladies on the floor. We were done after about two hours though. We all joked as we walked out that back in the day, we would have just started partying (or started getting ready to go out)@ 11:30. We're old bags and hags now! lol
To round out the the post with musical accompaniment, I'm providing Whoodini's "The Freaks Come Out At Night". Be sure to pay attention starting at minute mark 1:59. The little kid with the puffy jherri curl is Jermaine Dupri. His hair is different, he's about a foot taller, and much richer now but other than that not much else has changed.
After a lot of laughs and filling our bellies at dinner, the party moved to Cajun's Wharf, a seafood restaurant that also has a bar/club adjacent to it on the Arkansas River. Everyone is sitting around chatting it up when one person in our group spots a church member (freak #2) of hers with someone other than his wife.We all do the lil oooooooooo noise, crack up laughing and stare at he and his date as they make their way to the far far faaaaaaar corner. lol As he is walking he notices us looking his way and the look in his eyes is that of fear and confusion. It was if he was trying to see if he recognized anyone in our group that could rat him out. So the chick that goes to church with him texts her husband and tells him. His response....maybe it's innocent. Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhh, no! Not the way Miss Thang was hugged up against him. Lucky for him the place is dimly lit IF you sit in the right area...ie the far far faaaaaaaaar corner. Even with the dim lighting, I could tell Mistah wasn't all that fortunate looking in the face. Why is it always the ugly ones that wanna step out?
All in all we had a blast. We did a little dancing to some old school Michael J. and a mix of other old and new songs while dancing with a crazy man (freak #3). Not just one person, but everyone! This guy was hilarious. He made the rounds dancing with all the ladies on the floor. We were done after about two hours though. We all joked as we walked out that back in the day, we would have just started partying (or started getting ready to go out)@ 11:30. We're old bags and hags now! lol
To round out the the post with musical accompaniment, I'm providing Whoodini's "The Freaks Come Out At Night". Be sure to pay attention starting at minute mark 1:59. The little kid with the puffy jherri curl is Jermaine Dupri. His hair is different, he's about a foot taller, and much richer now but other than that not much else has changed.
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