Tis da season to be Jolly

I spent the Christmas Holidays in New York City (Manhattan) getting a first-hand experience of what it feels like way this north during the festive season.
Well you see those movies with the kids running up and down in the snow, and throwing snow balls at each other and they make it look so easy and all is jolly, well that's just the movies.

I can't imagine anyone running up and down in this ice box for too long. Well the lighting magic of New York never cease to amaze me and the pace of this city never slows down. That lives up to its name. This Holiday trip was about Family and getting some well overdue rest.
The family time was great and I enjoyed just sleeping, eating, movie watching and repeating the cycle. Our cozy apartment was perfect and the laid back attitude was kill for.

As I continue to enjoy this trance I am in, Big up to Obama and All the best for the Holidays to everyone. Keep the Family close and work for a Prosperous New Year.

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Wheel and come again

I declared on November 11, I am making my come back but it's been a month since I posted and feel a little like Britney a few months ago and more morph into O.J. now.

I came in from work yesterday evening, kicked off my shoes as I turned to CNN ,voila!, I saw George Bush "nuh linga do di sweep" navigating away from a shoe thrown by an Iraqi journalist. Did you see how they whisked the "sole" supporter of Geroge B in the room? I am now wondering if they will ban shoes from news conferences, next thing no voice recorders because that's the next deadly object following the mouth at the podium.

Anyways I need Mr Bush on my Dandi Shandi Team when next we play.

But to get back to where I started in this article, I know "many" (delusional practice) are asking "What's happening?". To put it simple, I'm having Trouble Involving Myself Efficiently. When I get it sorted out then we'll be on a roll again so I apologize and I'm gonna wheel and come again.

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The Comeback!

Ok, normally when people make comebacks, they come with the hype, flair and marketing power to launch their presence into our curious lives. Unfortunately I have neither the hype, flair or marketing power as I attempt to restart my postings.

Now with Comebacks the common question is where have you been? Well, too busy to have noticed so sorry to disappoint my fan based. Speaking of which I probably only had one active reader in prime days so I should only be writing one apology letter.

So why come back? Well, other than I needed just one more challenge in my day to enter the Guinness book of records, I am still seeking the answer so be patient with me.

So what a comeback this has been. Yes, this is how I greet my world once more - with ramblings to only comfort myself, "I did it!"

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COC Jamaica - Church of Christ Jamaica

Well I am happy there is a website in which the church community on the island of Jamaica can keep in touch and the gospel of Christ available to visitors. The website is www.cocjamaica.com or www.churchofchristjamaica.com.

I pray for the success of the website and that through it many will come in contact with God's word and have a transformed life and brethren will be strengthened by the resources of the site.

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Bolts thunders down Track

KINGSTON, Jamaica.
Usain Bolt ran the second fastest 100m ever recorded in 9.76 seconds only bettered by fellow Jamaican Asafa Powell.

Now I am sure the world were all expecting a big show down from Bolt in the 200m at the Bejing Olympics but with this blistering of run it must have cut marks into the Powell / Tyson Gay battle. He surely must now be comtemplating to have a say in the 100m in China.

Well, let's see if Bolt will tighten his screws on the 100m and bring some more unexpected results, lets say, a World record performance.

No pressure on the young lad who currently holds the world junior record at the 200m but he got a promising future ahead.

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Blog rescue

After days of searching for my blog it has been returned. I am happy to see my blog has returned to its owner. It was quite discomforting wondering if my blog was ok, wherever it went. I could sense it was all alone.

I have checked my blog and recognize there are no external wounds present but it is a little malnourished and hungry so I have to take care of my blog now.

Thanks for the support to the many who gave kind words and encouragement during these challenging time.

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Kidnap Resort

Oh man, I am tired of being an educated professional going to my 24/7 job paying taxes, thinking about tomorrows meals, where the next dollar is gonna come from. I am just fed up.

Sometimes I think "kidnappees" are better off than me. Yeah, when I look at the kidnappee, They are being fed by their kidnappers, they don't have to pay tax, they get three meals a day, shower twice a day, TV interviews like a celebrity.

Now that's the life! Each day someone doesn't find the ransom I bet they are like "Yes!". Oh man, I'll go waking on the streets in Basra if i could, "Take me, Take me! I want to be taken". I'll get my American citizenship to raise the stakes.

All this time I have been talking about wanting to get get away from the world to a nice hideout and it's right there available. Free of cost, excursions from the trunk of the car, adventure beyond words description.

Oh man if I got kidnapped it would be a party up in this house.

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Giants knock off Patriots

The New York Giants yesterday won Superbowl XLII upsetting the seasons unbeaten favorites the new England Patriots. Tim Brady's team which looked like an offensive powerhouse machinery during the season were stopped short by the brilliant defense of Tom Coughlin Giants.
The match did come down to a NY apparent last drive (in my opinion at the time) third & 5 when Giants quarterback (Eli Mannings) made a very desperate throw after wiggling his way out patriots defensive trouble (where was that elusive sack) to scramble a throw some 32 yards down the line to his team mate Tyree. From their they made it to the in zone to score a touch down leaving the Patriots with only a few seconds to attempt any scoring to take the lead. It was not to be however.

Congrats to the Giants. This is was case we see where the underdogs can not get unmotivated because of they are called underdogs.
Good work Giants. Begin your parades down Battery Park and walk Broadway with smiles and pride.

Other reviews on the game
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/US/02/04/super.bowl/index.html

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The wolf fight

One evening, a very wise man was speaking with his grandson about life, about the internal battle that goes on inside all people.

He said, "my son, inside all of us there exists a constant battle between two wolves. One wolf is very evil. It forces you to deal with anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and a self centered, destructive ego.

The other wolf is good. It helps you to experience joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, faith, self-respect, and to develope a giving, constructive ego."

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, "which wolf wins?"

The wise man replied, "my son the one you feed. "

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The sport of Racism

I have never seen so much physical blows, attacks & defense moves, as in the sport of Racism. Back then the playing court had two prominent halves with the ball being lobbed back and forth over the net. Today it appears the net has been torn down the court transformed into a circle with the ball being hit in almost every angle. Just place any "non-white" in the ring among other persons and you await the bell of cynicism. However, for some strange reason, the world around me have immuned those with white colored skin to being victims of racism but that's another blog entry.

Prevalent today in the world of sports we find racist remarks, taunts striving; When good old playing the sport fairy doesn't work lets try and hit someone below the belt and disturbed their performance.

Recently the Indian cricket board banned their team member Harbhajan for alleged racist remarks at the only none white of the aussie cricket team Symmonds.
What I can't understand in the case is how two races popular for receiving racist remarks at themselves {or two persons arguable describe of certain ethic group}, are spun in a web of throwing remarks at each other. The whole debate is over the usage of a word "monkey".

I don't know if this is a case for lack of understanding cultures as I once read somewhere of the Hindu Monkey god (For eg. PIG usage: Person cutting in traffic /Taken: I'm fat) or a case of using the wrong word at the wrong time (switched from dog, to pig then ended at monkey oops too late. Can't take it back) , or just another round in the racism ring.

Whatever it is, when will we get pass this issue of Racism.

Here is a link on the Harbhajan case
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/7174122.stm

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Women stuck in Elevator for two days

Most often than I want, I have to remind my wife to keep her cell phone close to her. You may never know when that important call is coming in, but better yet, you may never know when you NEED to get that important call going out. Here an article found on CNN which reminds me keep your cell phone charged and in close proximity.

NILES, Illinois (AP) -- Two cleaning women, trapped inside a broken elevator for two days, survived on two cough drops and six aspirin until they were rescued.

Beata Bartoszewicz and her mother, Roma Borowski, entered an elevator in an empty building in this Chicago suburb on December 22. After the elevator doors closed, the women discovered they were stuck on the first floor of the two-story building.

There was no response from an emergency call alarm and the women couldn't pry open the doors, Bartoszewicz said.

Neither had a cell phone or water and the building wasn't due to open until after Christmas.

The duo became dizzy from hunger. "I was close to thinking I was going to die," Bartoszewicz said.

The women tried to sleep on their coats and used a corner of the elevator as a bathroom.

Bartoszewicz said her mother continually reassured her.

"She kept saying, `We're going to be OK, and we're going to spend Christmas Eve at home,"' the 25-year-old said.

Two days later, on Christmas Eve, an employee of the building happened to go to work. Borowski said she heard him talking on his cell phone. The women yelled for his attention and he heard them.

Fire crews freed the women an hour later.

Bartoszewicz said the moral of the story is simple: "Always take your cell phone with you."

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Battle at Fort CC

Yesterday was my father in law Birthday (Happy Earth Day to one of the professional giants of this hemisphere). A "surprise" dinner was planned at Morgan's Harbour restaurant to celebrate the day with Bro Smith, Trevor aka Bawse.

Morgan's Harbour was a pirate's hideout, the most famous of them Sir Henry Morgan of which it got its name. The evening was windy and you could hear the ocean waves crashing into the wooden panels below us; that was not the only thing about to crash that evening and little did I know I would play part. As we were seated on what looked to be a pier or docking bay of the marina, I could sense something earth changing was about to happen. To speed things up, after a very challenging dinner run down (attempting a new meal selection), I was overjoyed, surpass ecstatic to hear the great CC, cheese cake was available - this was beyond compensation.

If anyone knows me, I love pastries but I have an sensational delight with cheese cake. After ordering a slice no more than 1 nano second I felt my inner karma being disturbed, my energy being oozed from me as I ponder carefully if I heard correctly the words descending into my right ear drum - "woiie cheese cake to sample....share...., Give me a Hi5...Angel give me a Hi5, Angel?? Angel?"...

Huh, back to reality I stare into the face of my wife's sister who with excitement in her eyes had her hands out stretched with the famous 5 finger palm awaiting a connection from me.

The average cheese cake served is approx. 4" x 1.5" and the the thought of losing even an inch on this was inconceivable. I began to put up my strong holds & erected a barrier of water glasses between myself and my predator but quickly recognized this would not be sufficient. I attempted to share some disturbing food jokes hoping this would affect my assailant's appetite but this was unfruitful. I sought consultation from once neighboring allies but I was alone in this battle at Fort CC.

The dish came out and as the waitress headed to our table, I positioned myself for the imminent face off on what could be looked at as the first family feud. Everything now hung in the balance as the cake was place on the table and she asked "May I?"....... how could I not but say "Yes" with a genuine heart felt smile.

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Wedding, Honeymoon all has bloomed

I have not posted on my blog for sometime as I was busy making one of the biggest steps in my life - MARRIAGE.

In the past, Each time I heard the word, I would think of that comedy series "Married with children". I don't know which family was funnier or more broke "Roc" or the Bundies. My brother and I still battle over this one but the lifestyle displayed by the bundies surely may make one have deep thoughts about the institution, yeah the mental one as well.

This never detracted my feelings on marriage and off to the horse & carriage I went on Dec 8. Check our website www.tamiiandangel.com for more details.
I will be giving you a few updates from mind as to my thoughts 7 days before and 7 Days after the big day. Check back for the posting.

Well thats me for now until I get some more time; till then, I'm loving the life!

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Riddle Unlocked

On October 22, 2007 I posted a riddle on my blog http://angelrbrown.blogspot.com/2007/10/riddle-riddle.html in which a wonderful prize would have been given to the winner, "unfortunately", I am still in possession of the prize.
Well, here is the answer to the riddle, maybe next time!

Answer: "your privacy"

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