The big buzz on the USM campus is the upcoming Ku Klux Klan photo exhibit which arrives on USM's lovely campus next week. This buzz is a welcomed but sticky relief from the past two weeks buzz. Why welcome? Because the latest big thing on USM's campus was the mourning of Mugshots, a local bar … Continue reading Photos, the Klan, & Old Negro Spirituals
It has to do with race so does that make it racist?
With the recent airing of the 'drop it like it's hot' Sun Drop commercial and the ban of the Serena Williams gaming ad I started to think about some things. What would happen if a person of the opposite race of the person in the commercial would have done the commercial instead of the person … Continue reading It has to do with race so does that make it racist?
“I’m Not Judging You But…”[and other situations that lead directly to Judging]
Being P.C. is an art form [P.C. stands for politically correct if ya didn't know]. It requires skill, tact, high awareness and extreme foresight. One of the aspects of P.C. is using proper terminology and phrasing so that people don't get offended or feel like you're "talking down to them". This skill basically means disclaiming and buffering every … Continue reading “I’m Not Judging You But…”[and other situations that lead directly to Judging]
259 pounds in Daisy Dukes and other things I wish I could un-see
As I run along in my day-to-day activities, i usually have my iPod blaring in my ears and am focused on what all i have to do for the rest of the day. But every so often in my goings and comings my happy little eyes fall upon something that I would rather have not … Continue reading 259 pounds in Daisy Dukes and other things I wish I could un-see
“It’s Just Safer to Assume I’m a Ninja”
Anyone who knows me and has seen me recently has also seen my "it's just safer to assume i'm a ninja" shirt. Since the recent warm weather permitted,I had to bring it out of its winter hiatus. I feel this shirt pretty much sums up my personality. I know I usually have some fun-filled lists … Continue reading “It’s Just Safer to Assume I’m a Ninja”
My Take on the Egypt/Libya Fiasco
Here's how I feel about the whole situation: It all sucks a crap-ton. Alot of people, and by that I mean us good ol' jolly, pseudo-comforted Americans, are having a hard time "making themselves feel better" about the situation. I'm pretty sure I know why they are having such a difficult time making peace with … Continue reading My Take on the Egypt/Libya Fiasco
Love & Basketball [and other things you need to avoid if you don’t have a valentine]
So Valentine's Day is coming up and I don't have a Valentine(20 years going strong). But do not fret, this is not a giant love-bashing "I wish everyone with a boo would throw themselves off a cliff into a lake of hungry piranhas" tangent. No, none of that nonsense from Msbribap. Actually I am completely … Continue reading Love & Basketball [and other things you need to avoid if you don’t have a valentine]
The Great Meal Dilemma [so it begins]
School has only been back in session for about two weeks and I'm already starting to think my friends may be memories of days gone by. By this, i mean I hardly ever see them. And through no fault of our own we basically have to trip,slip and fall into a event where we'll all … Continue reading The Great Meal Dilemma [so it begins]
Big Foot [and other things that make no sense to me]
Happy January Everybody!!! {I figured it was too late for a Happy New Year greeting} Hope all of you are well. So it's been a while since I've posted anything to this here blog of mine. So I spent many days and nights[ok, only like one and a half] pondering what my first post of … Continue reading Big Foot [and other things that make no sense to me]
Lets Get with the Bottle Popping
I love Christmas, I really do. And I'm all for Christmas caroling and decorating and hot chocolate and roasting chestnuts by the open fire. BUT, once December 26th hits, I'm over it. All of it. Every single light and tinsel. My whole gear shifts to the new year. I think this change has been even … Continue reading Lets Get with the Bottle Popping
B.Alexandra's Cosmos 