Crazy Racism In West Village

Perhaps a lot of people read about the 'racist bakery' in the West Village of New York City in the news papers. But actually seeing the footage from Fox News takes this unbelievable story to another level. After watching the creator of the cookie called 'Drunken Negro Face' try to explain why he named it this & how he doesn't think it's racist I am left with only one feeling.... disgust. As you will see in the video he says it's a tribute to our new President. Now, I am not one of those people afraid of racial humor, but let it be funny. I should add... it seems clear the intention here wasn't humor. But what is perplexing is that this asshole actually thought that it was ok to do this. Whats even more difficult to fathom is him getting on national TV trying to explain this lunacy and saying some of his black customers liked it. Where are these customers? Are they named Uncle Tom? As I said earlier... disgusting. The incredulity of it all can not be ignored. Take a look....

click the link:
http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/090122_Racist_Cookies_in_Honor_of_Barack_Obama

Give Me SuperBowl!

All this talk of the Superbowl is anathema to me. I have no conception of what football is to people. Well... there is the gorgeous Reggie Bush but beyond that? Gibberish. Best part has always been the performances to me. Can't wait to see Jennifer Hudson make her return and sing that anthem like no one has since when Whitney was in her prime. But Bruce Springsteen? Hmmm... he's ok, but I prefer the 80's Springsteen. Give me 'Dancing In The Dark' & 'Glory Days', So Sunday I will be probably recovering from what ever mayhem I participated in Saturday night and once again wondering what the hell all this football is about.
Diana Ross' 1996 Superbowl performance for all it wasn't I discovered is better at a second glance. I didn't remember liking her changes as much... she looked good! They shoved too many songs in that medley, but it was good to see my girl strut her stuff and feel something so completely. The purple catsuit is fabulous! Take a trip back to 1996......

The Dream Realized

I watched the inauguration of President Obama this afternoon.
It was one of the most inspiring things I believe I've seen.... ever. President Obama in his usual eloquent and inspirational manner in my opinion spoke to everyone. For real this time. So many before him said the appropriate words as if speaking to everyone, yet never quite achieving that feat. What I found most telling of the kind of leader he is, and will be is his ability to make everyone listening feel as one. He only said the word 'I' three times. Instead we heard the word 'We' used over and over. And that feeling resonated throughout the crown there in attendance. Complete strangers were holding hands, kids and senoirs were crying tears of joy in unison. I dare to find the person who did not feel a sense of hope.
Somewhere Martin Luther King Jr. is smiling down thinking all that he fought for was not in vain. That this birthday is the most joyous one he could have ever imagined. Dreams do come true.