Hmmm...

Hello faithful few, it's that time of week again. As I poured over what I wanted to talk to you guys about today, I was amazed as to all the things I could possibly talk about.

I decided on talking about Twitter. I would like to thank my loving girlfriend for introducing me to the world of Twitter. Thank you baby. I love you.

I was always curious about Twitter but never got into it. The other day my girlfriend called me early in the morning and was like lets get on Twitter. I thought it was weird because I was half sleep when she said it but then later in the day yesterday I remembered that she mentioned it. So I called her and told her that I remembered that she mentioned it the night before and that I was signing up. I am so glad for her for recommending Twitter. I had seen celebrities mention the whole Twitter craze before in print and TV but I still wasn't convince about the advantages of Twitter but the first couple of days have been awesome. Being able to follow artist and museums and to have them following me also hopefully is a plus! (I have a gallery in London following me.) The more and more i get used to Twitter I think I will be able to make even better connections also bring alot more people to my blog. Don't get me wrong I love you faithful few but I would love to really increase the traffic to my blog.

Well that's all I have for you guys. Looking forward to blogging for your guys again soon.

Until next week some time, namaste and stay strong...

Finally, a Black History Post...

Hello faithful few its that time again and yes finally I will give you guys what I said I would give you. My Black History Post!!! So without further ado-

Last month was black history, it was the first black history month with our first black president. In this day and age we are finding that the American Black or Black American or African-American, dependent on how you tag yourself, are gaining in positions of power and worth. Four hundred years ago, we can probably bet that our ancestors never thought the day would come that the first family would be of African descent. It kind of begs you to wonder if before long the need to celebrate our history will dissipate. The more prominence and recognition we get as a people, will society deem it necessary to eliminate Black history month. Will they feel like that we are achieving so much they we shouldn't deserve a whole month devote to our history? Some might debate that Dr. Woodson started this to help commemorate our place in American history and that now we are re-writing or re-establishing history that there is no need to single out one particular month.

I believe that black history will live on. I also believe that the further along we grow that while it won't go away, it will become an afterthought to some of us. It is up to us to keep the tradition going. Even though we are advancing as a people we still must carry on the legacy of our ancestors and tell the generations to come about what our ancestors had to overcome and what we as a people had to go through just to get where we are today. We maybe be winning the fight, but the battle rages on.

I hope I have sparked some interest and piqued you guys brains a little. I am glad I had the opportunity to start this discourse with you. That's all I have for you guys this week.

Until sometime next week, namaste and stay strong...

Hey

Hello faithful few, its that wonderful time again. I am happy to say that I finally am up and running with new computer. I am still getting the hang of it so this week I will just tell you guys that sometime next week my now twice-delayed black history post we be brought to you by yours truly. I truly am sorry but I am playing around and as Clinton Sparks would say(Google him)"gettin' familiar," with my new toy. That's it for now.

Until sometime next week, namaste and stay strong...

Sorry for the...

Hello faithful few...Today I come to you still not having my computer available. The good news is I found one and I should have it sometime next week. So I know I made mention in my last post about writing my Black History post this week but because of some circumstances and having to work so much this past week I haven' had the chance to gather my thoughts. Wow that was a long sentence. LOL!

Next week I will do my post and it will still be about black history eventhough we will technically be in Women's History Month, I believe. I apologize to you my Blogities, who might have looked forward to my Black History post. Fret not, for next week you will have it. That's all I have for you guys this week.

Until next week sometime, namaste and stay strong...

Just some meager ramblings...

Hello faithful few, its that time again. I am sorry that I did not get back to you guys earlier like I said I would but I had a busy first part of the week and also I found out that my computer is toast. The motherboard went up on it and it cost almost as much as the laptop just for a replacement one. I have been searching for a new though so hopefully before I go on vacation, I should have a new one. Hopefully! Anyway Blogites, I just thought I would check in and let you guys know what was going on with me.

My next post on the last day of the month the last day of black history month will be about black history month. I hope you guys are looking forward to it!

Until sometime next week, namaste and stay strong...

Halfway thru February

Hello Faithful few, its that time again. Are you ready? Well we are officially halfway through the month and my how does time fly! I don't have too much to say today other than Happy Valentines Day and I will probably do a post for you guys tomorrow or Monday. I haven't decide yet but when I do you will be the first to know!

Until sometime next week, namaste and stay strong...

Habari...

Hello faithful few, its that time again. This week I have some work for you guys. It is a little something I did while I was watching this documentary on blacks who have emigrated to South Africa from the US. Just watching this show had me so motivated.

Its a pretty crude pastel drawing a la my hero Basquiat. As I was drawing it, I was also taking in what these people were saying. It was as if I was a painter who was on stage while someone was giving a speech and this was a visual interpretation of that speech. It felt really good to feed off of what I was watching. I tried to lay down everything as quick as possible and not focus too much on proportions or any likeness to any person. I wanted to grab a sense of being or a sense of strength in the drawing but still holding true to the softness of the subject. A subject, who for all intents and purposes could be just about in woman of African descent.

That's all I have for you guys this week. So tell me what you think. All comments are welcomed. I have talked about it so now with out further ado:



Until sometime next week, namaste and stay strong...