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“ Money is important but it should never be so important that you sacrifice your beliefs and principles .”   Holly Cooper So today is the 50 th Anniversary of the March on Washington.   It started me thinking about a few things…   I am a freelance writer.   I “sell” my blogs to websites that agree to pay me…minimally.   I write for one particular website which I will refrain from mentioning because in this litigious society, I can’t afford to get sued.   My point is this.   I have been noticing some rather racially charged posts recently on this particular site.   I am a writer.   I am all about free speech but when it appears to me that they are publishing this garbage like it is news rather than opinion, that’s where I draw the line.   I’m doing some big things and I’m pretty sure I don’t want my name associated with this garbage.   Now I’m far from stupid and I can see that these “controversial” posts generate quite a f...

This is dedicated to all the “haters;” the ones who branded me a “lazy slacker.”   You know who you are…   The most satisfying revenge is success!   I thank God and my supporters for the realization of a life-long dream – the publishing of my first book: “Life is a Precious Gift; details to follow about the book signing and celebration.   I hope all who care to will be able to join us for the party.   And now, I present a preview of my first book.   I certainly hope you enjoy the preview and that you buy the book too so that you will be ready for the book signing party!  http://www.amazon.com/dp/1484166590/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk “So what is it like to have a condition 30 plus years before anyone actually understands what Asperger’s Syndrome means?”   That and other questions are answered in this book.   Originally, this book was written with the idea of it just being an autobiography.   At some point it stopped being so sel...

Today you started at a new school.   I know it was difficult for you because new things are difficult for people like us.   It’s difficult to adjust to being in a new place and dealing with new people.   I felt a little bad this morning when I left you….   You looked kind of terrified but I do know that prayer works because when I picked you up this afternoon you were beaming. We had been looking for a place where we could go to school three days a week and work at home the other two days.   I can only surmise that it had to be a “God thing.”   I had a meeting with an associate that I had worked with in the past.   I almost cancelled the meeting because I was tired.   That would have been a tragedy because I never would have found your new school.   I received the recommendation about the school from the gentlemen I was meeting with.   Did I mention that prayer works? I am so proud and happy about the progress you have...

This has been a truly wonderful weekend! Vacations are supposed to make you feel renewed and refreshed and this one did.  The Essence Festival is all about empowerment and this one certainly was.  At the very awesome concert last night they announced that this year was huge for them, maybe the biggest in 19 years.  I enjoyed taking in all the sights and sounds and smells.  I enjoyed immersing myself in the culture. This year we determined that we were going to focus on making all the concerts and we did.  I am happy for this decision because they were all awesome.  Whatever your opinion of Beyonce is, she is fantastic in concert. She actually shut the Superdome down last night. While we are going back to reality today, I will cherish these memories for a lifetime.  Live your life as if there is no tomorrow because tomorrow is not promised.  I have to mention my friend again because he is always on my mind and especially today, what would have ...

Friday morning started with a nice, leisurely and totally free breakfast at the hotel.  The weather was not favorable for spending much time outside until this afternoon so it was the perfect opportunity to spend the day exploring the exhibits.  Fortunately, there was quite a bit going on inside the convention center at the Essence Empowerment Experience.  For example, MSNBC is broadcasting many of their shows directly from the convention center.  It was enjoyable seeing people like Al Sharpton, Alex Wagner and Chris Matthews up close.  There was an opportunity to take pictures with them and get books signed but honestly, I just didn’t have the patience. It seemed as though every large exhibit had a disc jockey spinning tunes.  This led to a great deal of noise and it also made me think about my friend… the late, great, DJ Saxwell.  I had the opportunity to dance and attempt to learn a new line dance.  Not much luck with the latter…  They w...

Today started out very early in Orlando and ended very late in New Orleans.  We got to the airport on time for a change. No “mad dash” through the airport. No sprained ankles running to catch a plane that is about to leave without us (long story, maybe I’ll explain at some point).  It was a laid back kind of day.  I’m certain tomorrow will be different.  We spent today getting settled in and getting prepared for the mass influx of humanity that is sure to follow on Friday. I’m going to hit the sack now and rest for this non-stop weekend that’s about to start.  I watched the fireworks display from my hotel room.  I ate a “tv dinner” from the hotel store.  Tomorrow we will get seafood and we will consume large amounts of alcohol.  What the hell, we don’t have to drive anywhere… Tomorrow I will post more pictures of my amazing weekend! Fireworks display through the window... The bar is open

I thought I would work on this dedication while the pain is still so fresh and new.   I cannot believe you are actually gone.   I will miss you every day for the rest of my life; that is why I am dedicating this book to you.   Where do I begin Sax?   You made everyone you came in contact with feel special.   You were an amazing man.   I’m sitting here trying to define our relationship but I don’t know that I can.   I mean certainly we were fond of one another but it was strictly platonic, right?   Hmmmm?   I know for certain my biological brother never smacked me on the ass…but I digress. I was introduced to you through mutual friends at a party where you were working.   I had been invited to attend Monday Night Martini events but somehow, I never really made it until one week I finally did.   I think that may have been back in 2010, or 2011, I don’t know?   What I do know is that my life has never been the same s...