Category Archives: Thoughts of the Soul Brother

Midnight Munchies

Posted on June 26, 2010 by The Soul Brother

A few weeks ago I wrote about my addiction to Dunkin Donuts and how I needed an intervention for me to kick that addiction. Well, I have made some progress on that front. Facing it was actually the best thing, … Continue reading →

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Sly & The Family Stone-A Medley

Posted on June 24, 2010 by The Soul Brother

I grew up pretty much as an only child. My two older sisters did leave parts of their record collection in an old wire LP holder that resided behind my bedroom door. A Sly & The Family Stone record was … Continue reading →

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The value of silence

Posted on June 23, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Ever since 2000 from time to time I tend to go quiet. Not intentionally, it seems to just happen that way. This year it has happened after a few life events that seemed to occur back-to-back. The writings for Father’s … Continue reading →

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Love, Spirituality and Four Noble Truths

Posted on June 18, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Fantastic article by Susan Piver. I agree with her views. I have always had relationship issues primarily because I take committment extremely seriously and the word “love” means so much to me. I do not use that word frivolously or … Continue reading →

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Go Where God Leads You

Posted on June 13, 2010 by The Soul Brother

I do not believe in the randomness of life. I do not believe “things” happen “just because.” I do believe that there is a divine order to life with no room for “chance.” Everything we do, everyone we meet for … Continue reading →

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The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan on Willie Lynch

Posted on June 12, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Do you know who Willie Lynch is? Have you ever read his letter/book? I believe it is imperative for every African-American person to read that piece of literature. In my view, this letter manifests each in every day in how … Continue reading →

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What’s the fascination with the words N*** and B***

Posted on June 10, 2010 by The Soul Brother

 A friend of mine was doing a photo shoot in a park modeling some swimsuits. Of course, beautiful women in a public place in a swimsuit along with a camera and makeup crew attract attention. One of the girls had some of her friends off … Continue reading →

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Dr. Cornel West pt II

Posted on June 8, 2010 by The Soul Brother

In many respects as I have mentioned before I view Dr. West as a mentor of my ethical and philosophical views. This is an interview he did on C-Span on his new book, Living and Loving Out Loud, a Memoir.

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Passion

Posted on June 6, 2010 by The Soul Brother

How many of us have passion? Something that is uniquely yours not your spouse or children’s. Something that you alone take pleasure in and enjoy doing? We move thru this mundane life waking up, going to work, paying bills, trying … Continue reading →

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Dying School, Dying City

Posted on June 4, 2010 by The Soul Brother

I originally wrote this back in February. The KCMSD approved this plan and yesterday was the last day of school for this school year. It also marked the end, the closure of 21 community treasures and havens in Kansas City-its schools. … Continue reading →

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