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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