The Science, Baby!

This Is For The Lovers

2008-10-18T18:12:00.000-07:00

For all my in the world...or at least the ones that will know what the hell I'm talking about...Happy Sweetest Day! Today, I'm not gonna really blog because I'm too busy spending time with my Boo.

We had our gift exchange...I got a really sweet purple (my favorite color) blanket with pink hearts and singing monkeys on it and it was all wrapped up in it's very own monkey with Velcro strap hands as well as a card that read "There's no one I rather make people sick with than you" (we have a few haters...is that still a word?)...I made him a gift basket filled with his favorite things...Black & Milds, Swisher Sweets, lighters and M & Ms....

Now it's time to put the kids to bed and enjoy the rest of the night together...

Peace LOVE & Soul...

Song of the Night - If This World Were Mine by Luther Vandross & Cheryl Lynn

2008 Terms of Endearment

2008-10-16T19:33:00.000-07:00

Ladies...Ladies...Ladies...I don't know where we came up slipping, or which rapper made us feel like this shit was acceptable, but nowadays we answer to shit like this:

That's my bitch. That's my hoe. She a down ass bitch. She's my freak. Bust it Baby. My piece.

You know what I'm getting at. I let my dude label my picture on his old MySpace page "My new bitch." I actually thought the shit was cute for a minute...But once reality soaked in I thought to myself...In the heat of an argument, him calling me a bitch won't be so cute. I'll be ready to cut his ass when all along he's only calling me something that I've allowed him to call me since the beginning...So what I guess I'm saying is...If we don't respect ourselves...why in the hell should they?

Recommended listening:

I Love My Bitch - Busta Rhymes feat./ Will.I.Am & Kelis
Me and My Bitch (Live) - Notorious B.I.G.
Bust It Baby - Plies
Bust It Baby Pt. 2 - Plies feat./ Ne-Yo
Down Ass Bitch - Ja Rule
Down 4 U - Ja Rule, Ashanti, Charli Baltimore & Vita

My Computer VS. Big Daddy

2008-10-13T21:09:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I think I spend more time on my computer than I do quality time with my man. It's the technology that's to blame. When I first started out on CollegeClub.com and BlackPlanet.com I was mediocre at HTML. But now things are so easy, I don't have to memorize all those codes. It's nothing for me to make my photo my background, or put all my favorite music on my page. Now even when I'm working or doing research, it seems as if I'm being a computer whore. I just can't help it. At least he's my number one friend on MySpace!

Golden Gems

2008-10-01T11:23:00.000-07:00

Has anyone ever said some shit so crazy to you that you wanted to quote them every chance you get? In a recent argument with my sister, one which will permanently fray our relationship, she said some things to me that I will remember for the rest of my life. Here are a few of her golden gems:

"You love other kids more than you love your own."

"When that nigga dogs you, and he will dog you, don't call me."

"Why would you let his father see him, he doesn't even love him."

"You always dog your family for your friends and your boyfriends."

"Somebody's going to call CSB on you."

Now, where I'm from all that was said would be considered fighting words, but at 27, I refuse to fight my younger sister. But she has started a war and the gloves are most definitely off...

Middle of the Night Blog-Worthy

2008-09-29T21:25:00.000-07:00

Wow...sometimes things get so intense that talking about them just can't wait until morning. Can anyone out there in cyber space recall those "You Might Be A Redneck" jokes Jim Foxworthy used to tell. Well, I got a few of those of my own. But, I wanna call mine "Your Family Might Be Dysfunctional If," and mine ain't jokes.

Your Family Might Be Dysfunctional If:

1. People in your family conspire to take your child away.
2. They smile in your face, then go behind your back and talk about you.
3. They tell you that you love other kids more than you love your own.
4. People in your family try to convince your child that he/she wants to live with them.
5. They come into your home and smile at your mate's face, but secretly hate their soul.

Look this is just getting started. I'll have more to come. The last thing I have to say is...Et tu Brute?

Conflicted

2008-09-29T13:25:00.000-07:00

I feel bad even talking baout this shit, but it's crazy. My baby daddy done got himself in some real trouble. He will be incarcerated. What's crazy is this: Should I be mad that I won't get child support anymore or that my son won't see his dad for like a long ass time. I really feel in my heart that I'm more upset about my child support. That was my primary income...now I feel like Florida Evans...Damn, Damn, Damn!! In the world today...with this economy, I need that CHISUP! What is an unemployed college graduate to do in George W's society?

Never Say Never!

2008-09-27T11:42:00.000-07:00

I'm 27 years old, and in my 27 years there have been several occassions when I have said that I would never do something. Then much to my surprise, things change, and I do that exact same thing that I say I'll never do. That's why people shouldn't judge. I've judged people and then done the same stupid thing they've done. I know everybody wants to know what I'm talking about, so I'll get on with the juice.

After a recent disagreement with the love of my life, I totally bitched out. He packed his bags and gave me the silent treatment. What do I do? I react like all the girls I say that I'll never act like. I scream, I cry, I throw myself at his feet. This shit is crazy. If anybody has ever heard the song "Green Eyes" by Erykah Badu (click above on Never Say Never! to hear song), they know what I'm talking about. I went through all the stages plus some of my own. Denial. Sorrow. Anger. Humor. Poetry. Reverse psychology. The shit was rough. Or I should say it still is rough. This is happening as we speak, and I'm waiting for him to unpack his bags. He hasn't left yet, and I don't want him to. I've noticed that he's placed his toothbrush back in the holder in the bathroom, but I don't want to be too hopeful.

Anyway, the moral of the story is that crying and begging are two less things that I can say that I've never done. Instead of continuing to add to the list that used to include giving head and dating men with children, I've decided to never say never again.

I'm Back....

2008-09-27T11:38:00.000-07:00

It's been so long...have my people forgotten about me? Is there still room for The Science in a world where 2 year olds have their own blog. Did anybody miss me? I'm back in full effect and I don't plan to go anywhere anytime soon!

Laine's Semi Annual Awards

2006-07-01T13:30:00.000-07:00

So ya'll the year is half over...six more months to go. There have been a lot of things that have caught my interest these past few months, and of course I'll use my wit to share them with you. These are Laine's Semi-Annual Awards...

Not-So Token Black

Starr Jones-Reynolds. If you were like me, you read this in the tabloids months ago and weren't surprised when the irritatingly-outspoken Mrs. Jones-Reynolds got booted from The View couch. And she ain't being replaced by a sista...Babwa Wawa ain't no fool!

Trend in Television

Cooking Shows. Not just cooking shows, but reality competition cooking shows, and I'm not talking Iron Chef. I mean Super Double Dare Physical Challenge type of shows. I enjoyed Hell's Kitchen last year, and I watch it religiously this year, but I can't fit The Next Food Network Star and Bravo's Top Chef into my schedule. Plus they don't have the Chef Ransey, the Simon Cowell of the kitchen.

Guilty Pleasure

Yo Mama. MTV and Wilmer Valderamez have teamed up to show America what we ghetto children been doin' all our lives. Crackin'. Snappin'. Cuttin'. Whatever you call it, the shit is funny. My favorite joke - "Yo mama so cross-eyed that yo daddy left her cuz she was seein' somebody on the side!"

Insult of the Year

An absent Beyonce at The Legend's Ball. Did Oprah not invite her, or did she decline the invite. Ashanti's non-singing ass was there, so I know Beyonce should've been. Either way one of them shunned the other.

Word I'm Tryna Understand

Hyphy. What? I just learned how to crunk. Now I gotta learn a new dance and a new word.

Rated G Show (G as in Gay as hell - not that there's anything wrong with that)

So You Think You Can Dance. I was watching this show with my friend, DP, and he brought it to my attention. The is not a heterosexual male being on that show. Way too many screams, turns, curtsies, and pirouettes. There's only two hip-hips dancers, one screams like a bitch, and the other wears tight pants.

What the ...?

What does this mean: Outkast feat. Big Boi? Is that possible?

Sports Moment

Watching World Champion Heat Coach Pat Riley dance to Yung Joc's "It's Goin' Down" during the Heat Parade in Miami.

You Go Girl

Stephanie Wilson. The second Black woman crazy enuff to go into space. Nothing more to say about that.

Best Prop

India.Arie's wig. She performs her new track "I Am Not My Hair" wearing this mini dress and this long wig looking like Crazy-In-Love Beyonce. Then once she gets into it she throws the wig off to reveal her bald head. That's hot.

Moment In My City

June Floods. As everyone knows by know I'm from Toledo, Ohio. People from here always find a way to embarrass us. Last year it was Katie Holmes. This year the floods. Why is Toledo crying for FEMA assistance. That's a slap in the face to the Katrina victims if you ask me. Cut the shit Carty!

Shunned By Blacks

The Boondocks. It's been almost a year and I have yet to understand while Black people are so offended by The Boondocks. Its just a cartoon damn! Besides we been laughin' at white folks for years. You do remember The Simpsons and Family Guy and American Dad...shall I go on?

My Favorite People

Rappers. I am impressed. No feuds. No Beefs. Jay-Z signed Nas. Lil' Kim got outta jail early. Good job rappers. Keep up the good work!

Okay onto the music...

Best Dance Track - Female

Getting Some Head - Shawna. I know, I know. This song is raunchy as hell, but when the Deejay spins this, there isn't a woman in her seat.

Best Dance Track - Male

Touch it - Busta Rhymes. Always creative, Busta has brought us another hot one.

Song I Just Don't Like

Deja Vu - Beyonce feat. Jay-Z. Call me a hater if you want. All my real friends know how much I love her. I just don't love all her songs.

Break Up Track

Back Like That - Ghostface Killah feat. Ne-Yo. Why he always gettin' played? Remember 2003's "Never Be The Same Again" feat. Carl Thomas?

Cheater Track

Unfaithful - Rhianna. This is a hot one. If you can compare cheating on your mate to murder, yousa bad one! I don't want no love like that!

Delusional (Stalker) Track

In My Mind - Heather Headley. It's OVER! That's all I gotta say.

Colabo

So What - Field Mobb Twins feat. Ciara. This song is so damn cute. All girls that have to defend their relationship can relate.

Grind In Da Club Track

I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper) - 2 The Remix - T-Pain feat. R. Kelly, Pimp C, Too Short, Twista, and Paul Wall. All I gotta say is I LOVE KELLS!!

Bump N' Grind Mixtape Track

Do What It Do - Jamie Foxx. I haven't heard a mixtape without the song on it. Ray Charles even got it on his mixtape in Heaven! (I'm goin to Hell for sayin' that ain't I?)

Love Song - Female

I'm still In Love - Tyra. Reminds me of being "in love" for the first time, and the second, and the third... I have to sing this everytime I hear it. Don't know shit but the chorus!

Love Song - Male

Yo - Chris Brown. Puppy love is so sweet. Doesn't this remind you of B2K before Omarion got grown and started talking about "O"?

Had To Grow On Me

Impossible - Kanye West & Twista feat. Keshia Cole. Kanye samples. Twista can't be understood. Keshia whines. Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen right? At first it was, but this Mission Impossible: 3 theme has grown on me. Plus you gotta give it to Kanye for successfully sampling Perry Como.

And our final music award is (drum roll please):

Music Quote of the Last Six Months

R. Kelly. "I must be the first man to fall in love wit a ass/I wanna get down on one knee and ask that ass to marry me..." Ya'll see why I love kells. He's the only singer that can get away with saying anything...and doing anything...

Well, people, that's all for now. I had fun making fun of celebrities and current events as usual. I hope you enjoyed today's blog. In the words of the great Tyra Banks, "Lata!"

When Does A Secret Become A Lie?

2006-05-03T15:56:00.000-07:00

I've been keeping a secret from a lot of people, and for good reason. It's not always good to have everyone in your business so sometimes you have to tell a white lie to keep the peace. I'm at the point now, that I know I'm deceiving people. I've told a few harmless people what's going on in my life, but it's so hard to keep a straight face. Don't worry ya'll, I haven' committed a crime.

I'm seeing someone, well, falling for someone that is totally off limits. According to the "book" I should steer clear away from this person, but I can't. We're both tip-toeing around and it's become overwhelming. I think he wants to break things off because of the risk that we're taking. Our secret was almost exposed last week and it's taking a toll on the both of us.

This man is wonderful. I know that I get into these guys and I think they're the sun and the orange moon...This cat is all that and them some. College grad, own house, own car, NO KIDS, good job...and he's just as geeky as me!! (How many people, besides me, do ya'll know with Jeopardy on PS2?)

As long as we aren't telling people (the people that count) about what we're doing, we're lying by omission, and it's eating me up inside. I really want things to work. I'm even writing poems about him.

Honey Molasses II

I was sitting here
thinking about you
and the time that we spent
wondering if
I'm on your mind
like you're on mine
wondering if
you see things
the way I see
wondering if
you're afraid
to take it there
with me
I know that
I can be quite
aggressive
and that may
scare
a man like you
I know that
I can continue
to stress it
but what good
would that do
All I can do
is continue to be
a good woman
and a reliable friend
All I can do
is show you
that I deserve
a man
of your caliber
a man
with your intelligence
a man
as beautiful as you
as kind as you
I'm not tryna blind-side you
I just find you
amazing
I feel like
I'm chasing you
and that feeling
isn't right
I can't erase you
from my life
because
because I can't
I am very persistent
and I was
hoping
some of that
would rub off
hoping
some of that
would be
contagious
I could continue
to play this
game with you
like everything is cool
but it's not
As long as you're afraid
I wish you wouldn't
let that fear
keep you away
I don't bite
I don't hurt
who knows
it just might work

My closest friends know that I haven't wrote a poem like that in years. He got me.

This boy and His Surveys

2006-04-18T11:01:00.000-07:00

*TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey*
Name:	Elaina
Birthday:	2-18-81
Birthplace:	Toledo
Current Location:	Toledo
Eye Color:	brown
Hair Color:	Tyra-ish
Height:	5 ft 3 in
Right Handed or Left Handed:	right
Your Heritage:	Black American
The Shoes You Wore Today:	Silver Sequin Chinese Slippers
Your Weakness:	Men
Your Perfect Pizza:	pepperoni and green peppers with parmasen crust
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year:	Get my driver's license
Thoughts First Waking Up:	who the hell is calling me this early
Your Best Physical Feature:	Eyes
Your Bedtime:	2 am
Your Most Missed Memory:
Pepsi or Coke:	Pepsi
MacDonalds or Burger King:	McBubbles
Single or Group Dates:	single
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea:	Laina's Iced tea
Chocolate or Vanilla:	Vanilla
Cappuccino or Coffee:	Cappuccino
Do you Smoke:	Apple Blacks Unfreaked
Do you Swear:	Hell Yeah
Do you Sing:	Like an Angel
Do you Shower Daily:	Nope
Have you Been in Love:	Yes
Do you want to go to College:	2 weeks left!!
Do you want to get Married:	Yes
Do you belive in yourself:	Yes
Do you get Motion Sickness:	only in water beds
Do you think you are Attractive:	Hells yeah
Are you a Health Freak:	no
Do you get along with your Parents:	asi-asi
*Do you like Thunderstorms:*
Do you play an Instrument:	Clarinet
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol:	just yesterday - Black Russian
In the past month have you Smoked:	just this morning - Apple Black
In the past month have you been on Drugs:	No way Jose!
In the past month have you gone on a Date:	I think it was a date
In the past month have you gone to a Mall:	two pair of New Balances for Baby Boy
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos:	I put them in a pie.
In the past month have you eaten Sushi:	Hell naw
In the past month have you been on Stage:	A poetry night
In the past month have you been Dumped:	naw
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping:	too cold
In the past month have you Stolen Anything:	towels from Red Roof Inn
Ever been Drunk:	yes
Ever been called a Tease:	Hell yeah - Stingy Pussy
Ever been Beaten up:	Shhh!
Ever Shoplifted:	Shhh!
What country would you most like to Visit:	Italy
*In a Boy/Girl..*
Favourite Eye Color:	Brown...can't lie to green eyes
Favourite Hair Color:	Black
Short or Long Hair:	short...or none at all
Height:	6 ft or better
Weight:	180 - 200
Best Clothing Style:	casual, button up
Number of Tattoos:	none, or no more than 2
Number of things in my Past I Regret:	2
CREATE YOUR OWN! - or - GET PAID TO TAKE SURVEYS!

Your a Big Boy Now!!

2006-04-04T09:32:00.000-07:00

A year ago today at 12:16 p.m., I gave birth to Evan Matthew. He is now walking and talking and driving me absolutely crazy. In honor of my son's very first birthday, I bring to you these facts for April 4th.

It is Children's Day in Taiwan.

It is Hero's Day in Lesotho.

It will be Easter Sunday in 2010.

Today in History:

1818 - Congress decided the US flag would consist of 13 red and white stripes and 20 stars, with a new star to be added for every new state in the union.

1841 - William Henry Harrison became to first US President to die in office. He died of pneumonia a month after his inauguration.

1850 - Los Angeles becomes a city.

1949 - Twelve nations signed the North Atlantic Treaty, creating NATO.

1968 - Martin Luther King was assassinated in Memphis.

1981 - Henry Cisneros became the first Latino elected major of a major US city (San Antonio)

1994 - Netscape Communications Corporation is founded (under the name "Mosaic Communications Corporation") by Marc Andreessen and Jim Clark.

Who else is celebrating their birthday today?

Maya Angelou, 78
Clive Davis, 74
Craig T. Nelson (of Coach), 62
David E. Kelley, 50
Robert Downey, Jr., 41
Nancy McKeon (of Facts of Life), 40
Jill Scott, 34
David Blaine and Kelly Price, 33
Heath Ledger, 27
Jamie Lynn Spears, 15

I gotta get outta here...I got a birthday party to throw!!

Get Ya Glory Greens!!

2006-02-24T15:43:00.000-08:00

This weekend I'm in Auburn Hills, Michigan for a Regional College Bowl Tourney. I know, I'm a big fat nerd...Anyway, on the way here we had to pass through Detroit. I saw some billboards that you wouldn't see in Toolittle. I saw about 5 advertising the Boondocks. I remarked to my teammate, Jed, that we'd never see that in Toledo. I saw one for Glory Greens. Now I'm sure they only display those in the urbanest of communities. In Toledo, you see billboards for Health Insurance, or WB shows, or that damn Truth Ohio stop smoking crap. When is we gon git our Boondocks Billboard, Ohio?!!

Never On Film

2006-02-21T12:25:00.000-08:00

When I was in my freshman year at Wright State, my best friend and I came up with this set of rules, some of which I still follow today. These rules were set out to ensure that we wouldn't fall into any of the campus societal traps that wouold label us easy girls. Here are these rules:

1. Never on film. That applies to everything.

2. Only swallow if he loves you.

3. Never with your best friend's man.

Now any rules after this are a blur. I kinda remember two that I made up but didn't follow.

4. Never with a guy that has gold in his mouth.

5. Never with a guy that has children.

I even messed around and broke one or two of the top three. Like never on film. Well, I didn't have sex on film but I took this picture with my baby daddy, who has lots of kids.

There was also Mario that had one big gold tooth in the front and kids.

The point I'm tryna make here is don't take pictures with losers cuz you'll be stuck in them for eternity, oh yeah, and don't make rules...BREAK RULES!!

Thin Line Between Assertive and Bitchy

2006-02-21T12:16:00.000-08:00

I was recently told by my "roommate"/ex, J.P. that he doesn't come home because I nag and I try to boss him around. No one has ever called me bossy, at least not to my face. I was just wondering, at what point does an assertive woman become a bitch. Men are always saying they want a strong woman with her own mind, but just as soon as she shows some sign of aggression she's crossed some unset boundary into bitchdom. I don't feel that. Now if I was quiet and meek this cat would complain and tell me to stop letting people walk all over me. But since I speak my mind to him, I gotta be bossy. Men don't know crap!

Apology

2006-02-12T21:34:00.000-08:00

I wanted to make a formal apology to my public. I'm sorry!! A girl got her own place. I had to leave the computer and DSL at my uncle's. I'll be back though!

Just Like a Woman

2006-01-24T20:20:00.000-08:00

I know, I know, I have been neglecting you all. But guess what? I have a new man in my life. He's jealous of this great force called the internet so he asked me to stop making so much love to my computer. He keeps me out the house, and keeps me busy. I'm sorry ya'll. He'll be at work on Thursday, so I'll sneak on and tell you guys everything!

Laina's 05 Picks

2006-01-05T19:47:00.000-08:00

I'm such a copy cat. Everyone else have given there 2005 picks, so I wanna give mine, too.

Best Impersonation by a Female
Beyonce as Tina Turner at the Kennedy Center Honors. I was very impressed. Girlfriend had it down to the hair toss.

Best Impersonation by a Male
Nelly as LL Cool J at the VH1's Hip Hop Honors. The abs were so tight, I coulda swore it was Ladies Love himself.

Best "Ography" in a Video
Touch by Omarion. Wherever he found that girl in the video, he needs to keep her on staff, or hire Ciara.

Best Performance by a Female
Janet Jr...oops, I mean Ciara. This sister be rollin' her hips and poppin' and 1,2 steppin'. I even had to talk about her in a poem I wrote. I need her to teach me sum moves.

Best Performance by a Male
Omarion. From the BET Awards to the Billboards, this cat is giving Usher a run for his money.

Dumbest Song I Can't Help But Dance Too
Laffy Taffy by D4L. I found myself at the club shaking my Laffy Taffy to this dumb ass track and by the time I realized it, the song was over.

Dumbest Shit on TV
All dance shows. Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, I'm even dissappointed in Soul Train.

Most Boring Interview
Beyonce. She doesn't tell nuthin, she's stiff, and it's even worse when them otha two girls is wit her.

Most Interesting Interview
Jamie Foxx. I love him. He funny all the time. But he's not goofy funny, he's sexy funny.

Weirdest Occurance
Making the Band 3. Puffy made a band, but the remain nameless and songless.

Best Reunion
Envogue at the Hip Hop Honors. Where have these ladies been? I was dying to hear "Hold On" or "What's It Gonna Be."

Most Posh Hip Hop Event
The Vibe Awards. They went all the way mainstream this year. There was a red carpet show on E!, there were tons of white folk, and everyone dressed in gowns and tuxes.

Best Acceptance Speech
Kanye West at the Grammys. Most would expect this to go to Jamie Foxx and his Oscar speech, but I am very proud that Mr. West didn't go postal at the award show.

Best Catchphrase
"Hell to da naw." I love Whitney for this one. I even tried to get this airbrushed on a shirt.

Odd Couple
Bow Wow and Ciara. Isn't she taller than him? Maybe it's just me, but I'm uncomfortable with a short man. Plus, she's like a woman, and he's like an 8 year old.

Oddly Normal Couple
Nas and Kelis. As weird as they are together, they got married and have managed to stay out of the limelite.

Most Overplayed Track Female
Don't cha by the Pussycat Dolls. If he wanted a girlfriend like you, he'd find one.

Most Overplayed Track Male
Candy Shop by 50 Cent. As much as I liked this song, I have to admit that it's nuthin but Magic Stick without Lil' Kim.

Best Break-Up Song
Shake You Off by Mariah Carey. As disgusted as I was with her last year, I gotta give it to her for giving us this one.

Best Rap Dance Track
Play by David Banner. I didn't understand this song at first. My 16 year old sister explained it to me, and I've liked it ever since.

Best R&B Dance Track
Touch by Omarion. This track is hot to death. I saw the video first and I tied to dance like that girl all summer.

Best Rock Dance Track
You're Speaking My Language by Juliette and the Licks. If you know who Juliette Lewis is you know how crazy she is. This track is just as crazy.

Unpromoted Artist of the Year
Floetry. I don't know how I found out about their album, but once I found out, I fell in love. That CD is da bomb!

Where were you?
India.Arie. My family is sick of me playing Voyage To India.
Kelly Price. Lost all that weight, now she don't wanna sing.
D'Angelo. I thought he had this every five year thing going on...he's late.

Best Region for New Music
The South. The South produced a lot of music, good and bad, in 2005. Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Bobby Valentino, Brooke Valentine and Jamie Foxx just to name a few.

Saddest Song
"When I'm Gone" by Eminem. I'm sure Hailie Jade doesn't want to hear a song about her father dying.

Best Solo Artist Since Beyonce
Gwen Stefani. I love No Doubt, but her solo project was among my favorite albums this year.

Trend of the Year
Having babies. I know it's the Age of Aquarius and that makes people a lot more horney, but damn. Everybody had a baby. Even I gave in and had a baby.

You're Making Us Look Bad
Lil' Kim. Not that she was serving as any kinda role model before, but now she is really making women and Black folks look bad.
Katie Holmes. That girl ain't doing a damn thang to help Toledo's image. People didn't know wheer we were, not that they know they probably think we're all crazy.

I think I'll stop here. All I do all day is talk about people, so I know I can go on all day. I'll quit while I'm ahead.

He made me do it...

2006-01-05T12:17:00.000-08:00

I was reading the blog of one of my close friends and I stumbled across this survey. I can't resist answering surveys, but I'm blaming it on him anyway. Aliasthug made me do it!

Are you gonna wait to have sex until you are married?	Nah...too late for that
Whats your favorite thing to drink?	Vodka
Whats your favorite clothing brand?	Adidas
Who do you think is the most hottest celebrity?	Nelly
Are you a bible hugger?	No
Do you like little kids?	Only my little kid
Are you addicted to anything?	Apple black n milds
What are your pet peeves?	Snotty nosed babies
What are your turn- ons?	Authority, country (Southern) accents
Turn- downs?	Bad breath, anyone shorter than me (I'm kinda short)
Whats song do you listen to the most?	My Place - Tweet & Love for Free - Rell are a tie
Whats your favorite thing to do?	Kiss my son
Whats your favorite fast-food place?	McDonalds
Do you think your tough?	No...maybe over the phone
Have you ever beat up someone?	Of course...at least I think I did
Doritos or Pringles?	Doritos
Do you brush your teeth regularly?	Yes
Tight fitting jeans or loose fitting jeans?	Tight
Favorite pair of shoes?	Yellow Jordans I got in 2002
What are you wearing right now?	Red sweatshirt and black lounge pants
How many people do you have a crush on right now?	Three
Are you a player?	I'm tryna recover
Are you racist?	No...I'm too close to both sides
*If you could.......*
Take back anything what would it be?	Ruining every vehicle my son's father drives
Go anywhere in the world right now for a week where would it be?	Rome to study
Go skydiving tomorrow would you be afraid to?	Yes
Make a wish right now, what would you wish for?	Heat in my car
Get a job right now... where would you wanna work?	African American History Museum in Detroit
Spend a million dollars what would you spend it on?	My family
CREATE YOUR OWN! - or - GET PAID TO TAKE SURVEYS!

The Saga Ends

2006-01-03T18:23:00.000-08:00

The Closer series comes to end. I got new inspiration for volumes III and IV. That Detroit thing didn't work out so well, but sumthin else did. So I give you Closer III: Ecstacy (explicit) and Closer IV: loveme.

Closer III

1 X - JaRule f./ Missy and Tweet
2 Oh Na Na Na Na - Lil John f./ Oobie
3 I Can Tell - 504
4 You Already Know - 112
5 Signs of Lovemaking - Tyrese
6 Seduction - Usher
7 Do What It Do - Jamie Foxx
8 My Place - Tweet
9 On Top of Me - Tyrese
10 Xtasy - Missy
11 C'mere - Bilal
12 T-Shirt - Destiny's Child
13 Cab Ride - Tweet
14 Touchin' - R. Kelly f./ Nivea
15 When We Make Love - Ginuwine
16 Pushin' Inside You - Sons of Funk
17 Naked - Marques Houston
18 Juicy - Pretty Ricky f./ Static
19 Get It Wet - Twista

Closer IV

1 I Think I Love You - Dwele
2 Love of My Life - Erykah Badu f./ Common
3 I Still Love You - 702
4 I Love U - Making the Band 3, Season 1
5 Make Love - Angie Stone f./ Musiq
6 Love For Free - Rell f./ Jay - Z
7 Unbreakable - Alicia Keys
8 Feel Like Makin' Love - D'Angelo
9 Good Love - R.L.
10 Everything I Do - Bilal & Beyonce
11 Turn the Lights Down Low - Bob Marley & Lauryn Hill
12 Love It - Bilal
13 Beautiful - Mary J. Blige
14 My First Love - Anthony Hamilton f./ LaToiya Williams
15 Love Is What We're Making - R. Kelly
16 25 Reasons - Nivea
17 I'll Make Love To You (Remix) - Boyz II Men (This is the sexiest shit I've heard in the last decade!)
18 Trippin' - Total f./ Missy

Both of these CDs are dedicated to make my off-again-on-again. Hopefully he'll feel them and understand exactly where I was coming from.

Venni Vitti Vicci

2006-01-01T13:12:00.000-08:00

The year 2005 was my biggest year of Oops. I had a baby by the cousin of a guy I was pursuing to make him jealous. I ended my relationship with someone that I had been dating on/off since 2000, eventhough he was wonderful and accepted me and my pregnant situation. I started a relationship with my bd until I caught him cheating with one of his other bms (there's seven of us). I ran them off the road at 100 mph. I spent all my savings on my bd who was probably spending on his other bm (who he lives with). I ended up homeless living out of my car, with a baby. I missed tons of school, eventually passing with C's in every class (I'm still not sure how). I ended the year by pursuing the cousin all over again, who played me like 2005 trash as the ball dropped. I celebrated the new year with the on/off guy...which is who I should've been with this whole time. I got issues! I told him that I'm gonna marry him someday, but I guess I gotta get my sh-- together if I'm gonna marry anybody. I've been carrying on like a Jerry Springer guest.

Chrismaramadanzakuh and the Holiday Tree

2005-12-26T17:31:00.000-08:00

Although my Christmas was fantabulous and I got almost everything I wanted, I have to beef about this meshing together of holidays and the political correct gurus that want me to call my beloved Christmas tree a fuckin' Holiday tree. First off, I'm a very traditonal girl, and I'm going to celebrate Christmas, nothing more, nothing less. I once dated a muslim and every year around Christmas, my family would grill me about choosing a belief or a holiday to celebrate cuz I couldn't do Christmas and Ramadan...not that I would try to do both anyway. I much as I was in love with that cat, I could not cross over. I new that I wanted some ham hocks in my greens on Christmas. In my firmest opinion, two people of separate beliefs cannot make it. Someone has to convert. You can fast while that other one of you is eating ham.

Anyway, for these Holiday tree cooks...GET YOUR OWN DAMN TREE AND LEAVE OURS ALONE!!
I don't know much about Hannakuh or Kwanzaa, but if they want a tree...get a tree.

One more thing: I'm not Chef Boyardee, but why does everyone over sage there damn dressing (stuffing)? I know you don't get to use it much, but Christmas isn't a good reason to empty the jar. This is why I choice to eat at home.

Mixtape 102

2005-12-23T14:37:00.000-08:00

I wans gonna write about something else today, but I let time get away from me. Now I'm gonna talk about mixtapes. I believe in trilogies, sequels, and prequels...and all that. So my CD Closer has a part deux. It's called Closer II: iwantu. I has the same formula. There's four songs either titled "I Want You," or with that phrase in the chorus. And it's dedicated to my Detroit friend. Once again, I won't name names.

1 I Want You - Erykah Badu
2 Rhythm of Life - Kindred the Family Soul
3 Exclusively - Anthony Hamilton
4 I Want You - Floetry
5 Old Lovas - Dwele
6 Honey Molassess (First edit) - Jill Scott
7 Infatueighties - Musiq
8 Kiss Me On My Neck - Erykah Badu
9 Let Me In - Floetry
10 Together - Dwele
11 He Loves Me - Jill Scott
12 How Does It Feel - D'Angelo
13 In Love With You - Erykah Badu
14 Comes To Light - Jill Scott

In a rush, I forgot to add Angie Stone and Bilal to this CD. Look for them on Closer III, coming soon to a blog near you! Oh yeah, Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy Channakuh (I know I misspelled that)! Happy Kwanza!

Ode to Donna

2005-12-20T16:45:00.000-08:00

I guarantee every guy that reads this will think it is gay, but women will understand. I miss my bestfriend, Donna. I haven't seen here since my baby shower in baby shower back in March. Back in our early college days we spent a lot of time together. She hipped me on to a lot of music. She helped me with my writing. Before I met her, I didn't even know what size I wore in women's clothes. She's like my sister. I don't have many friends in Toledo, so I don't have much fun. I used to visit Columbus a lot, but a baby changes things. As a tribute to my bestest friend in the world, here are some things about Donna.

First thing she said when we met: "You're boyfriend looks gay."
My nickname for her: Donni or Mica
Food we could eat forever: Salmon
Movies we watched everyday: Belly and The Best Man
Guys I've introduced her to: Craig (thought you were gonna marry him), Dee, Dexter, Chris
What she called her dorm room: The Penthouse
Only rule of The Penthouse: No one talks bad about D'Angelo
Albums she helped me appreciate: Urban Hang Suite, VooDoo, Subject, Mama's Gun
Things we have in common: We hate weave. We love sexy shoes. We're recovering Sims adicts. We write. We can't live without men, candles, or lip gloss. At one point we both had fros (I just had to get a relaxer).
Baby shower gift she bought that I still use: OSU onesie (Well, I try to use it, he can't fit it too well anymore.)
Worst trip we ever took: Block party 2000 ties with Alpha Aqua Cabaret in Xenia
Best trip we ever took: Cincinnati
Guys she's introduced me to: Curtis, Rod, Rue, Ray
Places in Columbus I'm hooked on because of her: Singing Dog, Grinders, On the Border
What I admire about her: Her ambition
Why she's my best friend: She understands how crazy I am, and she still wants to be my friend.

Say Cheese!

2005-12-19T07:23:00.000-08:00

(Aren't I cute without make-up?)

I love pictures. I love taking pictures. I make my son take pictures. Everyone in my family loves pictures. So of course we had to take family pictures just in time for Christmas. Take a peek...

Me, my son Evan, and my sister Jasmin

My 8 month old son Evan

My 16 year old sister Jazzy

Evan

More Evan

Evan reppin' OSU

A Laina Wilson Christmas

2005-12-15T15:29:00.000-08:00

Christmas is a lot different for me than other people. I didn't get the element of surprise when I get gifts. When I was 16, my mom went Christmas shopping, came home, and made me wrap all my own gifts. She did it to both of my sisters as well. Since I know what I'm getting, I stopped telling what I wanted. Now that I'm a mothr myself I can't wait for my son to open his gifts and become overjoyed because Mommy Claus granted all his Christmas wishes.

Well, I told my best, Mica, that I was gonna steal her idea. And since I haven't written a wish list in almost ten years, I gonna do that today.

1. Curious by Britney Spears - I only wore body spray before I smelt this. Shar, this is how she stole your husband!

2. Sexy, knee-high, black leather boots - I haven't had any of these since high school. My sister gave me a pair back in September, but they'r two sizes too big.

3. A new cell phone - The phone I have now is tore up from the floor up. Threre's no antenna and it always hangs up on people.

4. Sex - This is something I definitely don't need, but I really want. Apparently the Curious ain't workin' right!

5. Heat - My hoopty rollin'...heat don't work and my son keep naggin'!!

6. Playboy: The Mansion for PS2 - This is Hugh Hefner meets The Sims. I love this game. If I can't get it, Hef will!

I know that I won't get everything on my least. If I can at least get some Curious and some sex, I'll be happy as a lark. Maybe if somebody gets me some Curious, it'll lead to sex. In those words of the great E. Badu "I want somebody to walk up behind me and kiss me on my neck..."

This is some spooky sh--!

2005-12-15T12:24:00.000-08:00

People say that everyone had a twin. I figure that I have two twins, my mother and my son. Now I think I've stumbled upon the twin of the late Tookie Williams; my uncle Leon. Just look at 'em.

I know I need some new contacts, but these cats look just alike. Tell me I'm lying...

Gift Card Frenzy

2005-12-14T16:41:00.000-08:00

I don't know who came up with the idea for gift cards, but they had to be lazy. Giving someone a gift is is the laziest, most uncreative way to gift give. I mean, if you are doing some long distance gift-giving, then, that's okay. But if I live around the corner, why you wanna give me a gift card? Cuz you lazy!!

Anyway, gift cards are every freakin where. I told my friend Juice the other day, "If anyone gives me an Arch Card, I'm gonna whoop they ass! Fuck it, just buy me the Value Meal. And then there's the Wal-mart Queen Latifah gift card. She's pretty and all, but why would anyone want her on their gift card? For 88 cents you could put your own family picture on there.

They're at the gas station, they're at the mall, they're at the video store. Something's gotta give people. GIMME SOME MONEY!!

For all you gift cardies, here's a list of my favorite places with gift cards.

Family Video
Applebee's
T.G.I.Friday's
Target
Wal*mart

Who's Reality

2005-12-14T14:32:00.000-08:00

I been watchin' Reality shows for a while now and it has become must-see tv for me. But what is reality tv, really? I know in my life time I've never been followed around by cameras. I've never been forced to live on an island, or in a house with strangers. I never been forced to eat strange things, or forced to challenge people for my next meal. Who's reality is this?

The first "reality" show was aired in 1973 on PBS titled An American Family. Cameras followed the Louds, a family in the midst of a divorce. The member of the family most remembered was Lance Loud, who the first reality tv star, as well as the first openly gay man to appear on television.

Today we have several, some interesting and some absolutely ridiculous. I'll cover a few.

Challengers
These are the shows that make you do things for something. They can be labeled as game shows, but to me, a game show is like Jeopardy or Wheel of Fortune. These are my favorites. I'm gonna break these down into sub-categories.

I Need A Job Shows:
Apprentice, The Ultimate Hustler, Hell's Kitchen, Project Runway, Wickedly Perfect
These all promise you some type of career after the completion.

Do Anything Cuz I'm Broke Shows:
Fear Factor, Survivor, Amazing Race, The Will, The Benefactor, Big Brother
You gotta do a lot of stupid stuff, but if you win, you get a lot of money.

Talent Shows Tier 1:
American Idol, Star Search, Popstars, Last Comic Standing
You get to perform on tv.

Talent Shows Tier 2:
Making the Band, America's Next Top Model, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search
You gotta live on tv.

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Athlete Shows:
The Contender, The Next Great Champ, The Ultimate Fighter

Emotional Challengers
These are the shows in which people seek love and affection, psychiatriac help, or whatever it is they're after. These are broken into sub-categories as well.

I Get So Lonely Shows:
The Dating Game, The Bachelor, Average Joe, Blind Date, Joe Millionaire, Next, Room Raiders, Elimidate
People on these shows act a damn fool for some attention.

Dysfunctional Family Shows:
Trading Spouses, WifeSwap, Nanny 911, Super Nanny
Need I say more?

Tear Jerkers:
Extreme Makeover, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, The Swan, The Biggest Loser, Starting Over
Someone allways cries, and there's always a life changing event occurring.

Tell All Your Business Shows:
Cheaters, The Ultimate Love Test, The Real World
If they don't tell, the camera will.

No Challenge, We're Already Rich

Bored Ass Celebrities Tier I:
Newlyweds, Britney and Kevin: Choatic, Strange Love, Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen & DaveThese are the couples.

Bored Ass Celebrities Tier II:
Surreal Life, Celebrity Fit Club, The Mole, But Can They Sing
These are usually the wash-ups.

Bored Ass Celebrities Tier III:
Run's House, Meet the Barkers, The Osbournes, Being Bobby Brown, Hogan Knows Best, Growing Up GottiThese are the family shows

We can't forget the traditional talk show. Things are so crazy now days, you can't actually tell if they're real situations, but let's pay homage anyway.

Oprah Winfrey, Maury Povich, Tyra Banks, Jerry Springer, Ricky Lake, Phil Donahue, and all the many others that have come over our airways.

Pour Out a Little Liquor

2005-12-13T14:26:00.000-08:00

I was going to do this days ago with the shock of the death of the world's best comedian, but I decided to wait to see if I had to add the name of a person that shouldn't even be on this list. These are the names of some of the notable people that have passed in 2005.

Stanley "Tookie" Williams, 51, co-founder of the Crips, Youth activist, author
Richard Pryor, 65, comedian, actor, writer, director
Rosa Parks, 92, civil rights activist
Nipsey Russell, 80, actor, comedian, poet, The Tin Man in The Wiz
August Wilson, 60, playwright, Fences, The Piano Lesson
Pat Morita, 73, actor, best known for his role as Mr. Miyogi in The Karate Kid ("Wax on, wax off.")
Don Adams, 82, actor, best known as Maxwell Smart on Get Smart
Bob Denver, 70, actor, best known for his role as Gilligan on Gilligan's Island
Leo Sternbach, 97, chemist, invented Valium
Peter Jennings, 67, news anchor, ABC News
Ashley Burns, 14, Massachusetts cheerleader
LaToyia Figueroa, 24, Disappearance sparked the "Missing White Women Syndrome" because it was ignored by media focusing on Natalee Holloway
Luther Vandross, 54, song-writer, R&B artist, (This was the real King of R&B, Whitney!)
Anne Bancroft, 73, Oscar-winning actress, best known for role as Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate
Pope John Paul II, 84, 20th century pope of the Roman Catholic Church
William J. Bell, 78, creator of The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful
Johnnie Cochran, 67, lawyer
John DeLorean, 80, auto maker (Back to the Future car), also known for being a drug dealer
Arthur Miller, 89, playwright, The Crucible (one of my favorite books)
Ossie Davis, 87, actor
Johnnie Carson, 79, comedian, host of The Tonight Show
Shirley Chisolm, 80, politican, first Black woman to serve in Congress, first woman to run for President
H. David Dalquist, 86, creator of Bundt cake pan
Makgatho Mandela, 54, son of Nelson Mandela
Lamont Bentley, 31, actor, best known as Hakeem on Moesha

F--k P.C.!

2005-12-09T16:14:00.000-08:00

I know that in this day in age, it is proper to be politically incorrect. That is just a man-made phrase for "being polite." Well today I choose to say fuck it, cuz I read some shit that was funny as hell and I want to share it with you. My girl Steph emailed this to me. She got it off of somebody's webpage. I wish I knew who so I could give them credit. Anyway, here goes:

10 TRUTHS BLACK AND HISPANIC PEOPLE KNOW, BUT WHITE PEOPLE WONT ADMIT
1. Elvis is dead.
2. Jesus was not white.
3. Rap music is here to stay.
4. Kissing your pet is not cute or clean.
5. Skinny does not equal sexy.
6. Thomas Jefferson had black kids.
7. A 5 year old child is too big for a stroller.
8. N'Sync will never hold a candle to the Jackson 5.
9. An occasional BUTT whooping helps a child stay in line.
10. Having your children curse you out in public is not normal.

10 TRUTHS WHITE AND BLACK PEOPLE KNOW, BUT HISPANIC PEOPLE WONT ADMIT
1. Hickies are not attractive.
2. Chicken is food, not a roommate.
3. Jesus is not a name for your son.
4. Your country's flag is not a car decoration.
5. Maria is a name but not for every other daughter.
6. "Jump out and run" is not in any insurance policies.
7. 10 people to a car is considered too many.
8. Buttoning just the top button of your shirt is a bad fashion statement.
9. Mami and Papi cant possibly be the nickname of every person in your family.
10. Letting your children run wildly through the store is not normal.

10 TRUTHS WHITE AND HISPANIC PEOPLE KNOW, BUT BLACK PEOPLE WONT ADMIT
1. O.J. did it.
2. Tupac is dead.
3. Teeth should not be decorated.
4. Weddings should start on time.
5. Your pastor doesnt know everything.
6. Jesse Jackson will never be President.
7. RED is not a kool-aid flavor, it's a color.
8. Church does not require expensive clothes.
9. Crown Royal bags are meant to be thrown away.
10. Your rims and sound system should not be worth more than your car.

Laina's 20 Questions

2005-12-08T17:07:00.000-08:00

I haven't opened a Vibe Magazine in a long time, but my favorite part has always been the 20 questions. Well, today, I'm gonna list my 20 questions; my take on pop culture.

1. Why is Kanye West so damn angry?
2. Were the judges sick of Black girls winning America's Next Top Model?
3. Does Mariah Carey realize that she's 35 years old?
4. Why did 50 Cent win so many Billboard Awards?
5. Is Destiny's Child breaking up because they realize that Michelle Williams is ruining it for everybody?
6. Don't runners-up have so much more fun after American Idol?
7. What the hell is up with The Road Show on BET?
8. Why is it so freakin' cold in Ohio?
9. Why is the group Pretty Ricky called Pretty Ricky?
10. Will people get sick of Jamie Foxx?
11. Is Eminem retiring?
12. Why does Ashanti have a greatest hits album?
13. When is my son gonna say, "Ma Ma?"
14. Why does George Bush hate Black people?
15. Will Dwele ever go on tour?
16. Why did Nick and Jessica really break up?
17. Is Katie Holmes as crazy as Tom Cruise? (She's making Toledo look bad!)
18. Is the world coming to an end?
19. Why do the Nazis keep picking on Toledo?
20. Who will Puffy pick on tonight's finale of Making The Band 3?

I ask myself these questions all the time. Maybe you guys have an answer for me.

Bad "F"in Day

2005-12-07T07:27:00.000-08:00

I have had bad days in my life time. There has been the "that time of the month" bad day. There was the "my newborn won't go to sleep" bad day. And the ever so popular "you're getting on my last nerves" bad day. Today isn't one of those days. It started off bad because I planned to get up at 6:45 a.m. and work on my term papers that are due today. I didn't wake up until 8. My son gave me a hard time about getting him dressed. I had to scrape my car off cuz the heat and defrost dont' work. I was late dropping my son off to daycare. Then as soon as I pulled off from the daycare, I caught a stupid flat, the worst I've ever seen in my life. Then when I got out to check the status of the flat, I felt the coldest breeze on my ass. I just knew that I sat in something wet, but what. When I got in the house I realized that my almost new corduroy army fatigue pants that I keep bragging about had split from my back bone to the top of my thigh. I think God is laughing at me real hard, saying "Well, at least your tire was flat so you didn't walk onto campus with your butt out!" My cousin picked me up for class, but I missed my first class, meaning no final exam review for Russian History. Then I go pick up my son from daycare, and one of the providers tells me that she knew my pants had split, but she thought it was a fashion trend, so her ass kept it to herself. I thought old ladies were supposed to be sweet, like grandmothers. On top of that, my mom calls me and tells me that she cancelled our trip to Detroit, knowing that I had been looking forward to it for weeks. (Remember, I have that crush up there...I told ya'll yesterday.) It's still early, so maybe God is done razzin' me the day, I can go on drama free.

Mixtape 101

2005-12-06T18:32:00.000-08:00

Some people make mixtapes because they're young, in-love, and can't afford a more expensive gift for their young love. Some make mixtapes because they break-up, and they need to be musically reminded of why they should never fuck with their ex again. Me, I just make them 'cause I'm bored, and some of them because I hope they can come into play when I'm lucky enuff to get lucky. Well, anyway, I'm convinced that I've made one of the best neo-soul mixtapes in the world. This one is a slow 'cause I'm hopin' to get sum real soon. I've been unactive (and not by choice). It included Floetry, Musiq, and my future-baby-daddy, Dwele. Although she's the queen of Neo-Soul, I had to exclude Jill Scott because I have put "Cross My Mind" on way too many mixtapes including my relaxation CD to listen to while I was in labor, and that special CD for after the fact that I call "Long Six Weeks." Anyway, I call this one Closer, for two reasons: There are three songs called "Closer" on there, and I'm tryna get closer to a certain friend North on I-75...but I won't put him out there. Here's my playlist:

1 Mars/Venus Interlude - Koffee Brown
2 Prototype - Andre 3000
3 What Is Love? - Vivian Green
4 Feelings - Floetry
5 Beatuiful Surprise - India.Arie
6 Closer - Slum Village featuring Dwele
7 Closer - Floetry
8 Closer - Goapele
9 One Mo'Gin - D'Angelo
10 Soul Searchin' - Me'Shell Ndegeocello
11 Break You Off - The Roots featuring Musiq
12 Star - Kindred The Family Soul
13 Hello - Floetry
14 Settle For My Love - Musiq (when he was still Soulchild)
15 Qualified - Koffee Brown
16 Orange Moon - Erykah Badu
17 Love - Musiq Soulchild

I love this CD because all but five seconds is used up and for some reason I cannot let an 80 minute CD go without filling it up. This world is so wasteful! Anyway if I'm successful I'll be telling more tales about this mixtape and many others in future posts. I got my fingers crossed!! (Isn't Jill so pretty in this picture?)

Save Tookie

2005-12-04T17:44:00.000-08:00

As many people know, Stan "Tookie" Williams is scheduled to be executed on December 13th. For those that don't know, Tookie Williams co-founded the Crips in 1971. He was convicted of four murders 1981 and has been on death row ever since in San Quentin. Tookie has written several books including a series of children's books that teach against gang-banging. He has been nominated for the Nobel Prize every year since 2001, for both Peace and Literature. Jamie Foxx potrayed him in the made for TV movie, Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story, last year.

Many celebrites are rallying for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to grant Mr. Williams clemency. Among those are Jamie Foxx, Elliott Gould, Danny Glover, Laurence Fishburne, Ted Danson, William Baldwin, Bob Saget, Harry Belafonte, Jessica Simpson, Edward Asner, Russell Crowe, Richard Dreyfuss, Nick Carter, Bianca Jagger; politicians Tom Hayden, Mario Cuomo and Bill Rosendahl; Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu; and the Reverend Jesse Jackson. And we musn't forget Snoop Dogg who I've on CNN, MSNBC, and all over the net campaigning.

I myself don't believe in the death penalty. Life in prison is harsh enough. If he truly committed these murders, he should pay with him freedom, not with his life. This is not an eye for an eye society. Plus there is all his activism that must show how much he has reformed.

I certainly am down for the cause, and if you are, do something. Petition, call Arnold , be active so the forces that be can be reactive.

Governor Schwarzenegger: governor@governor.ca.gov, 916-445-2841, 916-445-4833 (fax)

World AIDS Day

2005-12-01T14:41:00.000-08:00

Today is World AIDS Day, so pin on your red ribbon and support the cause! World AIDS Day was started to raise awareness of the deadly disease and its impact on the entire world. December 1, was chosen in remembrance of the first diagnosed case of AIDS on that date in 1981. World AIDS started in 1988 and has gained attention with its celebrity supporters and themes. This years theme is Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise . This will be the theme until 2010.

I called myself looking up a list of celebrities who have lost their lives to this disease thinking I would see only a few names, maybe 20, so I could list them here. The list is well over a hundred people including Arthur Ashe (Tennis star d. 1993), Emilio Ardolino (filmmaker, Sister Act and Dirty Dancing d. 1993), Michael Jeter (Mr. Noodle on Sesame Street d. 2003), and Makgatho Mandela (son of Nelson Mandela d. 2005). People have to see this list, it shocked me to read some of the names on there.

List Of HIV Positive Celebrities And Those That Have Succumb To AIDS

There are a hosts of events around the world spreading awareness. In Asia, they're rallying and giving away free condoms. In the UK, Bono has his campaign going on with all his famous friends.

Bono's Why Africa Campaign

Bush pledged to "save more lives." A giant pink condom was placed on a tower in Buenos Aires to remind everyone that "you cannot lower your guard." The United Nations is holding commemoration at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, hosted by Rosie Perez.

AIDS is no joke. I think the emergence of drugs and those silly ass commercials showing happy people with HIV and herpes has tricked everyone. Saving a few extra dollars by leaving the latex at the drug store can lead to "trouble, trouble" (in the words of the great Dolla Bill). Don't just be sticking the teaspoon in the unguarded honey pot, you'll have to worry about more than Winnie the Pooh. Be safe people.

Black People and The Boondocks

2005-11-30T16:10:00.000-08:00

I haven't yet figured out why black folks are so offended by Aaron McGruders comic strip come to "life" The Boondocks, which airs Sunday nights on AdultSwim. Everything you see in that one half hour show wraps up a weeks work of BS that you catch sitting around watching BET (or as I call the Bet-not Network, as in they Bet-not show that award show again). The main characters Huey, Riley, and Granddad all remind me of people I know. And I bet there are more people besides me that can relate to these characters. I think Black people are used to The Simpsons, Family Guy, and American Dad. I like those shows, but they're fictional and I can't relate to that mess. Of course, it's a cartoon, so things will be animated, no pun intended. The Boondocks confronts everyday issues that our race is confronted with, and in my opinion, it does it quite humorously. The R. Kelly episode was funny as heck.

What we need to do is support our people for the right reasons. Be happy that Aaron McGruder isn't afraid to be controversial. Be happy there are cartoons that look like us in primetime. Shoot, be happy that Aaron McGruder didn't decide to take his talent and work for the creators of The Simpsons. Those are the buffoons. I say Riley Freeman an'nem are a step up from Bart an'nem.