Category Archives: Lessons In Life

Insights and knowledge that I’ve learned and would like to pass on to you. Suggestions for better living.

A Perfectly Frank Admission

Posted on July 4, 2012 by

Christopher Francis Ocean, wherever you are…I’m starting to think we’re a lot alike. You see, It was only two short years ago that I myself passed through the threshold of bravery’s doorstep to free my soul of a parasitic burden, … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Trayvon Martin

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

Dear Trayvon, I am a 6’7, 250 pound, Black serial hoodie wearer. There is almost never a time that I leave home without wearing one, aside from any formal occasion. It’s often a favorite choice of mine to wear and … Continue reading →

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Words of Our Enemies, Silence of Our Friends

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

“Our lives begin to end when we remain silent about things that matter” – Martin Luther King Jr. The last few days have been quite interesting. And by interesting I mean I’ve had quite a few conversations addressing people’s ignorance … Continue reading →

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Sorry 2011, It’s Not You It’s Me(My New Years Thank You’s of 2011)

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

The years since graduating college have been slowly getting better for me. But 2011 was a hell of a year. And it was a hell of a year because of some amazing people I have now formed friendships(hopefully life long … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To People Who Hate Gay People

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

Dear United World Citizens of Homophobia, I’ve addressed you before in the past but it seems the need has risen again. For the last year or so, I’ve listened closely to your banter, be it from American GOP presidential hopefuls(emphasis … Continue reading →

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To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Expected

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

First let me start by saying WOW. The response to my letter to Newt Gingrich has been nothing short of unbelievable. With over 230,000 views in a week and the hundreds of new Facebook and Twitter friends I’ve made in the past … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Christmas [NSFCWCC] (Not Safe For Christians Who Celebrate Christmas)

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The wonderful holiday season where we all come together and deck the shit out of our halls and jingle all the way. Because if you’re gonna’ jingle why half ass it? You … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To Newt Gingrich From A Black Kid Who Grew Up In A Poor Neighborhood

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

Dear Newt Gingrich, I recently saw you stand up in front of a group of people and allow some of the most idiotic, unfounded, racist, and ignorant words pass your lips that I’ve ever heard from a member of a … Continue reading →

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I Am Troy Davis: Why I’m Afraid To Be An American And You Should Be Too.

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

I am afraid to live in this country. The United States of America. Afraid to live in a country where the new norm is thinking with our hearts or our gut and painting the rational minded individual as unpatriotic and … Continue reading →

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