Why do we always seem so down or as if we have the weight of the world weighing down on our shoulders? It's not easy being a woman, we carry men. We're their backbone, whether they are there with us or abandoned us with responsibility, a child, children. We make it happen, it's the woman who keeps things going. Most recognize it, few appreciate it, yet we continue on and our job is never done. The weight of the world, hmmm, maybe it does rest on our shoulders, because it's not getting lighter, and we're still expected to keep things in order until or so the man can be the man he's suppose to be. We women, hmmm.

 

I guess we are the world.

 When I see pictures of African women such as these, I think of how strong we black, African American women are, no matter the complexion or skin tone. I think of what we've come from and how and why we are still able to continue forward. I get strength. I often google images of African Women Warriors...and just look, and I remember who I am, as I remember from whence and where I come.

When I see Luke Cage, I wonder where the manly strength (mentally and physically) of the Black, African American man has gone. I wonder where he self preservation, survival of the fittest has gone, that's missing in the will of  our  young black men. I'm afraid, I'm worried. So many now have more in common with Zoo animals than they do the male species of mankind. When is this hero coming to save young black males; and, where is this super hero going to come from? You? He? Him?

HELP WANTED:
African American Super Hero Needed
Responsibility: Save young black males from themselves and others who want to do away with them.
Benefits: A healtheir, productive society that cares about it's youth.
Requirements: Blessed, Skilled, Educated, Concerned or striving to be; Humane; Ready to make a difference.

"So, I was feeling a li'l funky today, so I decided to take a walk through the garden. It's a beautiful garden that I've made up in my mind ages ago. But, i finally bought it into fruition. In my garden, nothing that's mean or evil in the world matters. The only thing that matters is serenity and the beautiful world of God. You sit, stand, kneel, touch and take in the beauty he graced this land with. This is the only way I can maintain life, otherwise, I would fall off the nearest cliff. But, I do have this, I have this serenity and plethora of foral genius. Mounds and mounds of flowers await me behind my path, just around the corner of the archway. You too should have a garden, make one of your own. Life without one is sad and gloomy. They don't realize this, but they will soon, unbeknownst to them."

- Butler

Where Do We Go From Here, by Andrea Clinton

Coming:

Fall 2013

Tupac in Concert With Snoop & Dr. Dre

     What a great story to be able to tell, Tupac is alive. But no, it's a hologram. I enjoyed seeing Tupac again, even though it wasn't him. I believe he was dead by the time one of those songs came out, but, I could be mistaken.

     But guess what, I played with my son and told him Tupac was alive and showed the video, he didn't believe me, but I think it was due to the video stalling, darn technology, lol. He asked, "Why would you do that when you know I like Tupac?" I felt horrible. But now, on to my next victim, lol. Naaa, just joking.

Watching "The Game" on BET, wondering why the players need houses so big. Then wanna cry when they have to sell them for the  money. Nice houses, but, I'm just saying; too much.

Are Interracial Relationships a Sort of "Crime of Passion"

Is it a crime to search for love in another race? Why are we so tough on those who have preferences out of our norm? Or, does interracial relationships cause the offspring such issues that warrant caution?

Parliament Funkadelic - Bring The Funk

More for your funky selves! I don't even know what to call what Parliament/Funkadelic bought to the table. Was it a movement, a revolution in musical expression. So many possibilities to be explored.

Parliament Funkadelic live in 1979

Parliament/Funkadelic, straight off the chain gang.

GO GIANTS GO!!! 

Gee Wiz, 

Did those Giants come marching through last night or what?!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

NY GIANTS

They're coming even better in the Super Bowl; 

Don't sleep on them!

GIAAAAAANTS!!!!!!

"A Blessing and a Curse" out in time for the holidays

Around-The-Way Publishing, LLC

 

NEWS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ANDREA CLINTON, NIECE OF GEORGE CLINTON, REVEALS

The Gift of Entertaining Knows No Boundaries

East Orange, NJ, January 4, 2012 – Andrea Clinton, niece of the legendary George Clinton, of Parliament/Funkadelic, has done it again. Andrea has bought her long awaited 2^nd book in the, “Life Knows No Bounds" series into fruition. "A Blessing and a Curse” a novel, is set for publication on February 1, 2012 on eBook and in paperback February 15, 2012.

            In "A Blessing and a Curse" Malika has the life every woman wants, a hardworking husband who makes it happen financially; kids, both adopted as well as her own; her career as an artist; nice house; nice neighbors and the gift of foresight. Malika couldn't ask for much more, until her gift of sight and infrequent ability to read minds opened her up to her husband's disgust, followed by his uncaring desire to leave her. She can't figure it out; what has gone wrong? But a well needed vacation may lead to a detrimental end? Readers discover what others are saying, "Andrea writes with the same creativity that her uncle George Clinton does in his music."

 About Andrea Clinton:  Andrea is presently working on the biography of George Clinton and the Clinton family. Her first novel, "One Who Loves You More" was picked up by a producer in April of 2011 to be adapted as a play. Andrea has worked as a Principal, high school English Teacher, Novelist, Poet, Essayist, Freelance Journalist and aspiring Filmmaker who’s made several short films. Andrea is a Montclair State University Graduate who’s achieved a degree in English, Film and Journalism. She is the Editor in Chief of AMISTAD newspaper and E-magazine and is founder and CEO of People Helping People, a non-profit organization.

“A Blessing and A Curse” by Andrea Clinton

Publication Date:  February 1, 2011

Trade Paperback; $14.95; 224 pages; 978-0-9818376-4-2

To request a complimentary review copy, interview with Andrea Clinton, press kit, or wholesale/bulk orders, calls: (973) 280-2729. Tear sheets or other request may be sent to: AroundTheWayPub@aol.com.

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Your Ideal Super Hero

Helloooo, how art thou?

I have a question. I'm sitting here looking at Megamind, and I'm wondering:

If we could construct our own super hero, what abilities would your super hero have and how and/or who would he use those super powers on? For what greater good?

How Far Would You Go To Preserve Your Relationship?

How Far Would You Go To Preserve Your Relationship?

Ladies, gentlemen, many of us will fight for our love. Some of us will go farther than others. In fact, many of us will actually FIGHT.  Others of us will do some things we wouldn't ordinarily do. So, I ask you today, how far are  you willing to go? How far would you go to preserve your relationship? Steal? Lie? Play games? Check cell phone text and messages? Check wallet? Follow them? Hire a detective? Put cameras around?

How low will you go?

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