Gimme a J-A-I-L

I know there has to be something in the water. Last week a Ware Shoals High School cheerleading coach was arrested for giving some of her cheerleaders alcohol and putting them in sexually inappropriate situations.

Yesterday, police arrested the principal for obstruction of justice in the investigation.

Sunday Soul Food

Today's selection is "Heard A Word" by Michelle Williams.

Heard A Word
By Michelle Williams

What Cha Really Know 'Bout Da Dirty South?

The lovely building in the background is a Klan museum and memorabilia store. It is located right on the town square, which is why you see the Martin Luther King Parade passing it. Makes you wonder how far we've really come.

*Laurens Advertiser 3/17/07

Sunday Soul Food

I was trying to think of what would be a fitting song for this Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. Only one song seemed to work with my spirit. Today's offering is "Stand" by Donnie McClurkin.

Stand
By Donnie McClurkin

You Will Know

Daaaaayum, Another One

Another teacher in Laurens County was arrested. This one was a Thornwell teacher charged with sexual misconduct.

One Of These Freaks Is Not Like the Other

Still Don't Get Myspace

I have never understood the appeal of Myspace. Even way back when it was a hang out for teens and pedophiles I couldn't see the point of it. Now everyone and their momma has a Myspace page. Everywhere I turn someone is preaching the values of having a Myspace page. Guess what, I still don't get it.

Last month my stupid behind cousin called me and had the nerve to suggest I set up at Myspace. This is the way the conversation went:

SAC : Man Ginny, You need to get on Myspace.

Me: Why?

SAC: Networking man, networking. I got this writer, spoken
word poet guy that friended (still trying to figure out if this is an
actual term) me.

Me: Uhh huh. So how exactly does this count as networking. I mean do
you exchange email, chat online or anything? Has he hooked you up with
some of his contacts or vice versa?

SAC: Uhh, no. Well actually, I haven't seen or spoke with him
since he friended me.

Me: Oh yes that's networking at its best.

SAC: Seriously Ginny, I'm just saying you should try it.

Me: I'm sorry but until someone can explain how having Peaches69
(sorry if that's an actual name) as a friend with the standard
hootchie club photo with her girls counts as networking, I'm going to have
to pass.

I attended an online workshop where the presenter repeatedly stressed we should get a Myspace page but still never truly explained it. The closest I've gotten to a decent explanation was Candice. She uses it to email newsletters and alerts or something to that effect.

I guess I'm the last stick in the mud refusing to join Myspace.

Soul Food Sunday - Optimistic

Since this is the first Sunday Soul Food of the Year, I decided to make today's meal a little special with a video sized portion of Sounds of Blackness "Optimistic". Enjoy!

Happy New Year