Father and Daughter Talks

I love being a father. Trouble is life gets in the way and your time with you children is limited. So I heart my time with my daughter. Especially when we riding somewhere. A few weeks ago, we had a conversation about music. Now my daughter is 13 years old. Im about to be 43 in a couple of months, if the good LORD says the same. Now too often your child will remind you that you are old. lol I got my moment of clarity in this conversation.

I asked my child a question.
(parents... i dont care how spiritual you are, but dont be shocked if your child gives you answer you dont care for)

Who is your favorite artist?
"ummm Nicki Minaj"

*faints*

The next few minutes were spent filled with heavy sighs, and an occasional "what?"

*calm down Rich, it could be worst* yeah right...

Now my daughter answered the question honestly, and she didnt give me someone I thought I might like or just want to hear. Gold Star for Ashley.

*vomits*

Then I ask her, why Nicki Minaj?
She tells me, she's cool and funny.
*thats one way of putting it*

Now, honestly Nicki is funny to me. Her lyrics are hilarious. She admitted in an interview in Houston, that Lil Wayne called her a geek. Her style is a lil geeky but that is apart of the attraction... I guess. Now of course chick is very attractive, that does not hurt. However.... my kid is 13 and uh i dont know Nicki Minaj is the role model I want my child emulating. Ya Dig.

Now kids are gonna have their music tastes. It might be terrible to my ears but its awesome to them. What do you do?

1. Pray because they are gonna hear it in the streets and in school.
2. Try to provide alternatives. Good luck with that. lol But its about balance. Show your kids there is more than the "pop culture phemon of the day"
3. Affirm your kids. Look, you dont have to like the crap they love but it behooves you to understand it.
4. Stay a parent. Dont try to be your child's friend. You are their parent, show them you have standards for them and you wont compromise them. They will love you for it later on.


As a man, I went through many phases. I once listened only to rock music. Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Motley Crue. Stuff like that.
Then i discovered I was Black... that was shocking. I got into Public Enemy, KRS-ONE, NWA and stuff like that.
So my mama prayed for me. lol

My child is no different than i was.

My homie and i was talking about music and the sad shape music is in. Yet, we came to the conclusion that we were both just old. lol

It is what it is.

"Nicki Minaj?"

Ughhh...

Good Morning

Good Morning,
may God give you the best day,
even if you forget to pray.
May God give you strength and health,
and provide inspiration for you to obtain wealth.
May God allow you to see,
the beauty of life
from the animals, elements, thoughts and trees.
Its simple but in its complexity behold,
Another day is more precious than gold.
Good Morning.

Richard J Wright (2010)

Random Thoughts

...I could fall for her hard. I already see it.

...I am so proud of my daughter.

...I need to get at my homie, I aint seen him in while.

...I hate being alone at times.

...I hope the sun comes out this weekend.

...I got get this book out, now.

...I love writing.

...I need a good fiction novel to read.

...I gotta do my best, at this.

Oxygen

She can become the air I breathe.
Only If she believes.

She can become a wind,
Only If she takes me for more than a friend.

She can revive my heart,
Only If she decides to want to be apart.

She can build me and sustain,
Only If she wants to remain.


Richard J Wright (2010)

An Open Letter to President Barrack Obama from one Black Man to Another...

Dear Mr. President,

I want to just send this letter of appreciation and concern to you. I know its a hard job you are doing. I realize that your hands are full and you have the weight of the free world upon your shoulders. I salute you brother.

Now speaking to you, I want you to know that I am not only speaking the head of the free world but I am also speaking to you as your brother. I want you to know that I am a little worried about you. Let me explain. I know all day long, the conservatives and those cowards on FOX News are giving you and the democratic party the blues. Pay them no never mind. Do your job, brother. That is all I can expect of you. Some have written you off already and do not think you will earn a second term. Personally speaking I don't think that is the case. Stay strong.

I know some of our people are being very critical of you and your adminstration. While I don't agree with everything you and your administration is doing, I would like to say that you still have my support.

I see the bumper stickers and signs people are displaying showing their displeasure of you. It down right upsets me. However, I realize that it is apart of our freedom of speech and expression. While I understand your position as the president, I want you to know that your people do love you. You must be the president to all Americans. I get that. However, make no mistake about it sir, we in our community look to you for inspiration and affirmation.

I just want to say, brother we love you. I know you probably hear it all the time. You probably wont even see this letter, but I want you to know from one Black man to another, I am proud of you. Too often we do not salute people or give them their flowers in a timely fashion. I just want to say, march on. We have your back. In the immortal words of Willie Hutch, "Brothers gonna work it out".

Sincerely,

Richard J Wright

P.S. Hug Michelle and the babies. Go Black man go!

Time To Weigh In.... The Illuminati Controversy

You know the world is interesting. When I say the world, I actually mean the world system. People are unlearned, uninformed, and in some cases just plain stupid. "What are you talking about Rich"? Well I will tell you.

For months and even years people have been going in on Jay-Z and his alleged connections to the illuminati. Now a majority of the people that have made this claim, have been preachers, scholars and your average paranoid conspiracy theorists. They have looked at lyrics and videos to stake their claims. Some, I would even say is legitimate.

Here is the thing. Can a rapper from the Marcy Projects in Brooklyn be a member of an international secret society, whose goal is to produce the so-called reign of the antichrist or commonly called the NEW WORLD ORDER? Anthing is possible but I doubt it. Can Jay-Z be manipulated, of course. Shoot, the videos some of these cats are producing on youtube are evidence of that.

Lets go to some literary evidence. Adam Weishaupt is quoted in the book The New World Order by A. Ralph Epperson saying two key elements concerning the new world order. 1. "We must do our utmost to procure the advancement of Illuminati into all important civil offices". 2. "Behold our secret... If in ordre to destroy all Christianity, all religion, we have pretended to have the sole true religion, remember that end justifies the means, and that the wise ought to take all the means to do good which the wicked take to do evil". Now lets break these two points down.

1 Civil offices... okay, Executive, Legislative, Judicial... If folks want to investigate the Illuminati, well there is certain elements to study. In fact, you could spend years just on dealing with checks and balances her in America alone. No Jay-Z sighting here, except getting President Obama on a text according to Jay in his "On to the next One" song. lol

2. Destruction of Christianity and religion. Now this is a murky pit. Now the Illuminati wants to destroy Christianity in particular as if the other religions of the world would follow suit. Well, billions of Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist followers may have something to say about that. Jay says he does not believe in Christianity. Well all one has to do go into most Black Churches and count the number or lack of numbers of Black men. Jay, honestly isnt that different than many brothers. Sad, but true.

When Jesus casted out devils, the religious folk around said that He did it by the prince of demons. Jesus made the point to them that if Satan cast out Satan then his kingdom (no matter how counterfeit it maybe) is divided and cannot stand. In short, you cant build a kingdom while tearing it down at the same time. So even some of those people who believe that Jay-Z is a devil worshipper and a member of the secret society are not doing a real expose because they themselves are demonic in their actions as well. Satan would not go through the trouble of building something and allowing somebody he is influencing as well to tear that pillar or brick down. Now many Christian scholars have done the research but too often the evidence is suspect and not concrete. When evidence is subjective it is subject to interpretation which is suspect at best, not pun intended.

Jay is a hip hop artist. He has some influence but he is not the chief. If anything he is a pawn in a larger game. While the internet buzzes whether or not he is a member of a secret society designed to bring the antichrist to power. One critical component is left out. WHERE ARE YOU? WHO ARE YOU? WHO IS PULLING YOUR STRINGS? WHO DO YOU FOLLOW? What am I saying? People need to get into where they are personally before they can tackle a lofty subject. What good is it to show people where others are and you dont discover where you are in the midst of it.

In closing let me say this as well. The Illuminati is like Mafia. Its exclusive. The closest one can become to this order is the Boule. See Steve Cokely to learn about this secret society. Jay is a target but to many people are focusing on him instead of the real target. And if Jay is this terrible person so many are claiming, what is the solution. To paraphrase Steve Cokely "Power isnt discovering who done it, but who bad enough to kick their butt". I hate to say it but the Illuminati, the real one is winning because their order is secret and known by many other names and few posess the real power to stop them. After all, they have assassinated people, started wars, and economic collapses to achieve certain goals. I dont think the author of Big Pimpin is that dude. lol If anything there are bigger fish to fry. So think about your role in this matrix. Are you in control or are you being controlled if so by whom and for what purpose.

Wisha Upon a Star a short story

The heat Weldon was feeling was starting to become unbearable. He tried to relax as best he could. Sitting in his car, he felt the leather literally cooking his skin.
"What's taking so long?" he mumbled to himself. The private investigator called him 45 minutes ago with news saying they had to meet. He stroked the stubble on his chin, making a mental note to shave when he got home. He then rubbed the back of his head, feeling the same kind of stubble. He hated new growth. Though it would only take him about 5 minutes to shave his face and head, he dreaded it. He wish he could grow out his hair but the bald spot on the top of his head said otherwise. This was taking too long. He cut off his engine, 10 minutes after he arrived noticing that the gas gauge was leaning on E. Dag, what did the investigator uncover? Was his wife of 14 years, cheating? Who was it? He needed answers. His wife Wisha was incredibly gorgeous and a notorious flirt. Yet, he liked that about her. Always did. Yet, things were different now. She was coming home later than usual. She was hanging out with the girls more often. It used to be once a month, now it was weekly. At first he did not think it to be so strange since she was a workaholic. She was in line for a promotion at work. Work. He hated that. That is all she would talk about. The bosses getting nervous. The supervisor that constantly pushed her. The co-workers she did not like at all. Yet, Wisha was determined to stay focus.

"Man where is this dude?"

Weldon nervously tapped the steering wheel. He held his head down, as if he was in deep prayer. It seemed like an eternity. So many questions, not enough answers.

"Mr. Stand".
The gravel voiced PI startled Weldon. He jumped at the sound of his voice.

"Man, Shelton, where you been. I been waiting..."

"I know..." Shelton interrupted.

"So, what's so important we had to meet"?

"I have some photos you need to see".

Shelton reached into a briefcase beside him and pulled out a large envelop and casually handed it Weldon. Weldon gently took the envelop and shook it. He stared at it. His heart was racing as he fumbled with opening. He reached inside and pulled out about a dozen black and white 11 X 14 shots. Before he could study them, Shelton remarked, "This should conclude our business". Weldon stared at him. He tried to read his face for anything resembling bad news. Instead he found Shelton's face stoic. He paused for a moment. "Man, this had better..." His comment trailed off into space. He stared at the pictures. Each one carefully shot at close range.


"Hmmmm" he remarked. In each photograph he looked at the expression of his wife. She was smiling in everyone, but there were no pictures of any man. He said to himself, these look innocent enough. There were pictures taken in several restaurants. Some with Nikki, who he secretly lusted after. Some with Jenise, who he couldn't stand. Some with Rochelle who he had a fling with years ago in college, when him and Wisha was dating. He flipped through each picture hurriedly. He laid them in his lap and immediately thought...

"Is she sleeping with any of these girls. Because I don't see nothing worthwhile here?

Shelton, broke out with a haughty laugh. "Oh no, Mr. Stand. Your wife isn't cheating on you". The words haunted Weldon.

"Say again".

"Your wife isn't having an affair".

Weldon, exhaled with a sigh of relief. All this time, my baby is being faithful. He said to himself. He sighed heavily. It was as if somebody took a huge boulder off of his shoulders. He had been carrying this burden for weeks before he even got enough nerve to find a private investigator. Now it all came down to this moment. He was just paranoid.

"Okay, Shelton. Good work my man. I guess there is nothing left but to pay the remainder of your fees".
Shelton, looked away and casually remarked, "You can come by the office tommorow after 12. We will settled all business then".

"Cool, I will call you before I come by your office".

Weldon started up his car and nodded his head at Shelton. He then abruptly pulled off. He began to think about stopping by the flower shop to buy his wife some roses. He felt a need to do something for her. He grinned, thinking that he would get the roses and take his wife to dinner or something. Then it hit him that he had these photos and he would need to discard them before he got home. His wife would not understand that he hired a private investigator to follow her around for weeks on end.

Shelton sat in his car watching his client pull off. He watched him through his rear view mirror and finally until he was out of sight. He then pulled out a scarf from the same briefcase where he stored the photos. He held the scarf to his face, and sniffed. The perfume lingered in his nose giving him a rush. He sat there dazed for a couple of minutes, taking in the scent of the scarf. He then started pulled his car in gear and drove off.

"Wisha, you are playing a dangerous game and I love it... and I love you" he chuckled to himself. Thinking about it for about 10 seconds, he broke out again in a haughty laugh.

Richard J Wright (2010)