December 24th, Thursday/ I hate the X'mas holiday! Hate it! Outside of it being Christ's birthday, X'mas is lost on me.I cannot get into the family thing. My family just happens to be dysfunctional so what's the point in getting together? All we do is argue. I'm tired of that shit!
I would rather stay where I am, sit on my ass, and let the holiday pass.I don't get presents, I don't feel "warm and fuzzy" when we all get together and I hold grudges from past family transgressions and trespasses against me. Grudges is all I have to fight the fight with. I would love to put my foot in some body's ass but you can't do that to family, can you? So, what I would rather do is be left alone. I don't want to know about my family's problems... I have my own. I am not interested in who is sick and shut in... I am sick and shut in. I keep hearing the argument that the family is old; I am old too. Have respect for my age and my aging process. Why do I have to endure everybody bullshit and not receive what I give in return?
I know this may (or may not) sound petty but that's what families do. They act petty with the understanding that you should understand their pettiness while they remind you of how petty you are being!
Next year, I will be doing a very private holiday thing. I will sit on my ass and let the holiday pass me by. I have grown out of honoring a present rather than honoring Jesus. Besides, being a member of a dysfunctional family, there is no point in buying presents anyway. Who knows any one's sizes?
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
A Warped POV by A. Dacosta Brathway
December 8th, Tuesday/ Oh boy! The story is unraveling now! Tiger had chicks everywhere! And, don't say "Poor Tiger!" He is not poor. He has made enough money (so far) to be able to buy a 3rd world nation! He will never be poor.
The biggest mistake I think Tiger has made is he allowed his wood to become iron way too many times! (Get it?) He played golf with his sex life. He would hit, then follow his balls... Now he wants privacy. Of course he wants privacy! Wouldn't you?Whether he falls from grace in the eyes of the public cannot be as painful as the constant reminder he will have to endure just thinking about his life.He has been privileged most of his entire life and now... Well, he may still be privileged but he really blew it on this one. I mean, he is (was) thought of as the cleanest athlete in the world. He actually defrayed all scrutiny from everybody else. Not anymore! Everyone is suspect! Who's next? What's next? I swear, if I see any pictures of Tiger with a golf ball gag in his mouth...
The biggest mistake I think Tiger has made is he allowed his wood to become iron way too many times! (Get it?) He played golf with his sex life. He would hit, then follow his balls... Now he wants privacy. Of course he wants privacy! Wouldn't you?Whether he falls from grace in the eyes of the public cannot be as painful as the constant reminder he will have to endure just thinking about his life.He has been privileged most of his entire life and now... Well, he may still be privileged but he really blew it on this one. I mean, he is (was) thought of as the cleanest athlete in the world. He actually defrayed all scrutiny from everybody else. Not anymore! Everyone is suspect! Who's next? What's next? I swear, if I see any pictures of Tiger with a golf ball gag in his mouth...
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
A Warped POV by A. Dacosta Brathway
December 2nd, Wednesday? "FORE!" It's out! Tiger is hanging out!" It's in the hole!" This shit is kinda funny... Why? Well, what have we ever heard about Tiger Woods? He's the clean cut golf History chaser that will change what we think about heroes. He is THE representative of what we should want our heroes to look like, act like, and be like. Please... Truth be told, he is a high priced ball player! He plays for high stakes and he is good at it. Outside of that, he is disinterested in the public that worships him. And, he should be treated likewise. Tiger is not coming to your house for dinner, play with your kids, and enjoy your company. For those of you who are not over it, get over it. If you are looking for a hero, get with Charles Barkley. He can steer you in the right direction. To be honest, I'm glad that this happened. Now I can, maybe, watch a golf tournament with an understanding of who Tiger really is.Now-a-days it is difficult for me to think that any pro athlete does not have some dirt on him. You don't get "Tiger Woods" good and be squeaky clean.I admit, I was buying into the super geek thing. Now he is coming off more like a "stupid" geek. But I can not really blame him. Who can really live up to what he was living up to? I remember his mother proclaiming that he could never marry a black woman because she could not comprehend his life. How is it working out for the model?
Monday, November 30, 2009
A Warped POV by A. Dacosta Brathway
November 30th, Monday/ Well, the sports world has been flipped on it's ass recently! Two extremes have erupted and rocked the sports psychic and no one seems to be able to put a finger on it. I'm talking about Allen Iverson and Tiger Woods.
The Allen Iverson saga is real easy. He is not really ready to retire but he does want to take his ball and go home... As well he should. He's done! No, not physically... He's done mentally! He wants to play the game on his terms only now. He wants to start and control the game, coaches and teammates be damned. Remember, this guy has won nothing by way of championships in the NBA. He only came close once in 14 years of service. ONCE!!! He was never nor will ever be a "team player!" Basketball, last time I checked, is a team game and everyone has to play their role. AI wants to define his role because he does not seem to understand that everybody gets him. He is a "warrior!" He has a big heart. He is tough. He is durable. Winning teams need that! But they also need everybody to be on the same page and AI is reading another book. He is not now nor ever been "The Answer." He is the question. Retire already and get it over with!
Tiger Woods had a car accident and will not talk to the police. Oh the drama! Why was he leaving his house at 2:30 am? Was he drunk? Is he seeing another woman? Why won't he talk? Should we care? Outside of their respective sport, athletes usually have nothing great to say. It may be cool but it is usually not great! (Rewind Michael Jordan's acceptance rant at the Basketball Hall of Fame Induction!) To those who felt some sort of connection with him during an interview and now feel slighted, get over it. Tiger was not talking to you then either. He was simply accommodating your request while he was on the job is all. (When was the last time you got invited to dinner at the crib?) So, don't feel bad because he is not talking and explaining his actions, or lack thereof. Golf season will soon be here. He will talk again about his (golf) swing and his (golf) clubs and his (golf) balls!
The Allen Iverson saga is real easy. He is not really ready to retire but he does want to take his ball and go home... As well he should. He's done! No, not physically... He's done mentally! He wants to play the game on his terms only now. He wants to start and control the game, coaches and teammates be damned. Remember, this guy has won nothing by way of championships in the NBA. He only came close once in 14 years of service. ONCE!!! He was never nor will ever be a "team player!" Basketball, last time I checked, is a team game and everyone has to play their role. AI wants to define his role because he does not seem to understand that everybody gets him. He is a "warrior!" He has a big heart. He is tough. He is durable. Winning teams need that! But they also need everybody to be on the same page and AI is reading another book. He is not now nor ever been "The Answer." He is the question. Retire already and get it over with!
Tiger Woods had a car accident and will not talk to the police. Oh the drama! Why was he leaving his house at 2:30 am? Was he drunk? Is he seeing another woman? Why won't he talk? Should we care? Outside of their respective sport, athletes usually have nothing great to say. It may be cool but it is usually not great! (Rewind Michael Jordan's acceptance rant at the Basketball Hall of Fame Induction!) To those who felt some sort of connection with him during an interview and now feel slighted, get over it. Tiger was not talking to you then either. He was simply accommodating your request while he was on the job is all. (When was the last time you got invited to dinner at the crib?) So, don't feel bad because he is not talking and explaining his actions, or lack thereof. Golf season will soon be here. He will talk again about his (golf) swing and his (golf) clubs and his (golf) balls!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
A Warped POV by A. Dacosta Brathway
September 12th, Saturday/ I watched the Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee Show last night. I usually don't watch shows like that but it was recommended by a friend so I watched. I missed David Robinson's speech but I did see and hear the others and I have to tell you, Michael Jordan's piece did not disappoint me! I used to work for a NBA team around the time Jordan played and aside from his competitiveness, style, athleticism and basketball intuitiveness, I remember him as the coolest guy in the lockerroom. He was the guy who told the jokes at any and everyone else's expense. I remember him pulling Glenn Rice's sweat pants down at an Allstar game! It didn't seem to matter to Jordan that Rice was also a professional basketball player who carried the same amount of basketball dignity as Jordan. All that Jordan wanted to get across to the other allstars was that he was the 800 pound gorilla in the arena!
After last night, I realized that Jordan is still the 800 pound gorilla in the room and he is also now the butt of the joke! He is not taking his basketball (final) retirement gracefully. He is still playing the game in his head and he is taking no prisoners. I would have never said this about Jordan but I now believe that he has every video (or CD now) of every game he ever played on any level in his life in his possession! Every one. (Maybe the excuse is that he is breaking down film?) He knows all of his moves and how he did what he did to his opponents... Even if the game was 10 years ago!
He may even have the copyright to "I Wanna Be Like..." so that LeBron James and Dwayne Wade can't use it without a fee to be paid? I would not be surprised if he did. Sorry MJ, the game has passed you by as it will pass everyone who has ever played it on any level. The only thing I wonder about you is, did you want them to build you your own private hall of fame building for your induction? I ask that because, after you said your speech (rant) I thought you were the only inductee in the room!
After last night, I realized that Jordan is still the 800 pound gorilla in the room and he is also now the butt of the joke! He is not taking his basketball (final) retirement gracefully. He is still playing the game in his head and he is taking no prisoners. I would have never said this about Jordan but I now believe that he has every video (or CD now) of every game he ever played on any level in his life in his possession! Every one. (Maybe the excuse is that he is breaking down film?) He knows all of his moves and how he did what he did to his opponents... Even if the game was 10 years ago!
He may even have the copyright to "I Wanna Be Like..." so that LeBron James and Dwayne Wade can't use it without a fee to be paid? I would not be surprised if he did. Sorry MJ, the game has passed you by as it will pass everyone who has ever played it on any level. The only thing I wonder about you is, did you want them to build you your own private hall of fame building for your induction? I ask that because, after you said your speech (rant) I thought you were the only inductee in the room!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
A Warped POV by A. Dacosta Brathway
September 10th, Thursday/ Okay, if you have been sleeping and missed the confrontation between the representative from South Carolina and the President of the United States, check this out... Representative Joe Wilson (Rep. South Carolina) called President Obama a "liar" during his speech on health care the other day. Now... I don't know where people stand on this but this is where I stand. People are going to stand one way or the other on this. There will be many opinions about who said what and how it is disrespectful to heckle the President and whatever; but, The very fact that the Representative felt comfortable enough to say what he said is appalling to me. Yes, this is America and you have the right to do whatever... You also have the right to remain silent...Here is an elected official who doesn't even have the self respect or the intelligence to know what is appropriate in that setting to say what he said. How the fuck did he get elected in the first place? But it does not matter that he is elected. What matters most is how he will be treated after the fact. What is the perception of Joe Wilson now? Is he just a guy who made a mistake or is he a guy who harbors racist views?
Yeah, right, he will be forgiven and all will be forgotten by those who think the same way. He was insubordinate and probably should be kicked out of his position... But, of course, that wouldn't be American now would it?
Yeah, right, he will be forgiven and all will be forgotten by those who think the same way. He was insubordinate and probably should be kicked out of his position... But, of course, that wouldn't be American now would it?
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
A Warped POV by A. Dacosta Brathway
August 20th, Wednesday/ In hindsight, I have this theory. It can never be done but what if it were? I thought that it costs so much to do so little these days... What if money was never an option? What if there was no money but everything else stayed the same? There would still be work going on. Houses would be built, clothes would be manufactured. There would still be new cars to get... And none of these things would cost a dime. There would be healthcare, there would be food, there would be all of the things that Americans want and need without needing money to get them.
People would not have to worry about when they would get their next check. No bills to pay...No retirement, no investments, no accounts, no banks, no bad credit, no hounding phone calls, no rent, no leases, no mortgages... There would be nothing that required money to get! You could just go and get whatever you wanted and it would not be a problem. There would be no stress, no worries (mate!) Your wife would not complain, your husband would not want to kill you, your kids would have the best Christmases EVER! What if...?
Sorry, I have to stop here... I have a burial plot to buy because of the headache I have as a result of the stress I feel from thinking like this...
People would not have to worry about when they would get their next check. No bills to pay...No retirement, no investments, no accounts, no banks, no bad credit, no hounding phone calls, no rent, no leases, no mortgages... There would be nothing that required money to get! You could just go and get whatever you wanted and it would not be a problem. There would be no stress, no worries (mate!) Your wife would not complain, your husband would not want to kill you, your kids would have the best Christmases EVER! What if...?
Sorry, I have to stop here... I have a burial plot to buy because of the headache I have as a result of the stress I feel from thinking like this...
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