Stuff to Think About

I will be away for 8 days in South America. Until then I thought I would leave you with some things to think about. How kind of me right? LOL. Anyway here goes?

1. Don't let the Pharmacy kill ya. CNN has an interesting feature everyone should read. In 1985 my Mom dropped dead after getting medicine from a new pharmacy. I couldn't prove it because by the time I got to her house the body has been removed along with the medicine. The bottle was never recovered. How convenient.
2. On Nov. 2, 2008 American Gangster opens in theaters. I want to see it for the magical performance of Ruby Dee. Maybe they will give her an Oscar for this one. Will you see it?
3. The Fires of Los Angeles. I was saddened to hear about the fires all over California. It was interesting to see how well FEMA and the State and Feds performed. They said they learned from Katrina. Hmmmm. Better late then never but the question is what are you doing about Katrina now. Will the houses be rebuilt or will they have to wait in line for the Calif to be rebuilt. I am always amazed by the spin. Check out this blog piece on the comparisons. Hold on to your hat cause it sure pissed me off. I am praying for all those that have been displaced and died. All lives are equal even in America.
4. Hold on to your cash. The real estate market is going through a serious transition right now. There will be many opportunities for those with cash and good credit. Thankfully Manhattan is still doing okay but I feel for many people in other cities. It is a bloodbath out there with foreclosures up everywhere. Don't get too stressed remember what goes up must come down but it always goes back up again. Good credit is going to be the key to everything in the foreseeable future. Check your credit for free.

See you soon.

Monique & Giving

MO'NIQUE: I COULDA BEEN YOUR CELLMATE

If you haven't seen this show ...you must. Mo'Nique has a mouth like Redd Foxx and the heart of a sensible women. Now, if you are not ready for the continued use of the "N" word, "MF", "B" and every other profanity be warned. She uses them all yet weaves them into a powerful message for the lost.

Stand-up comedienne and actress Mo'Nique takes creative daring to a whole new level when she performs her special brand of no-holds-barred, jaw-dropping humor where no comic has gone before: a women's prison in Ohio.

Every teen and adult should see it. Church folks too. God won't be mad at ya. Showing on Showtime this month.

Next up I want to talk about the Oprah show called "The Gift of Giving Back." As we move from the "Me" generation to the "What's Next" generation these shows prove that if everyone did a little something to help their neighbor the world would be a better place. It is so easy to walk by a homeless person and not give a quarter, or go on vacation to foreign lands and not think to take some used clothes or money to an orphanage, or not write a letter in defense of the Jena 6 or the Katrina victims. Why do that? Because it makes you feel good. What better reason do we need. Feel good today!

RIP - Luciano Pavarotti
The legends are passing. He is yet another one. Here is a rare video with him and James Brown.


Other Pavarotti Performances Ave Maria w/Barry White w/Queen

What People are Talking About

Here are just a few issues that people are talking about. The underlined are links to various articles you might find interesting. I did. Hit comments below to leave your opinions.

• Jena 6 - Racism alive and well in USA


• Health Care Crisis in the African American community - Where to Go for Help
  
• Katrina Aftermath Still Hurting - Finding a Way Back


• Housing Crisis - Choices for Us All


• Credit Crunch - Good credit is more important than Money



• Job Security - Does it still exist?
  
• Where is the Love? - Everyone looks for love or do they?


• Election Coverage - Why Care?


• Iraq War - Unbias Information

Been A Long Time

So sorry to be away for so long. It has been an extremely busy summer. I just wrapped it up with 1o days in the Dominican Republic relaxing and getting ready for the next few months.

I made it through the hurricane but unfortunately one young boy walking up the main road picking up crabs that were thrown onshore by the heavy waves was swept into the see. R.I.P. It reminded me of how precious life is.

I have so much to be thankful for especially when I go to poor countries and see the poverty and the pain. We always do our part with the help of our friends to help. This time we took to suitcases full of children clothes for families in need. Our next mission is to revisit the Katrina families. That problem is still there unbelievable. Don't forget to check out the CNN special on Katrina, "Children of the Storm" this Sat & Sun at 8pm with Spike Lee.

Here are some of the highlights since my last post.

• Rented and sold apartments in NYC with my job as a Real Estate Broker
  
• MC for the All American Talent Summer Finals in Cape May, NJ in July
  
• Marketed and coordinated production for the 5th annual White Party Moonlight Cruise in NYC


• Preparing the 2008 schedule for JS Presents

Look forward to many special events.

More later. Trying to catch my breath. Have a wonderful weekend.

What's Going On

It has been awhile since my last entry. Lot's going on right now. I am still trying to digest it. Marvin Gaye says it best. ....