Archive for September, 2006
Just one thing, really. I was having a conversation with a close friend of my the other day. Actually, we were chatting on Instant Messenger. It's something that I had been thinking about for sometime but now, I'm really beginning to get serious about implementing it.
I have many friends my age (basically 27 -32ish) who are either married, have children, or both. I also have a few single friends who want to be married, have children, or both. I thought about this for a while but with so many people-- and some just kinda floating on islands of their own-- it would be a great thing to get together once a month or every two or three weeks and form a support group. Alot of my peers are still in their early marriage stages (years one throguh seven) and early child rearing stages either (with a child or children ages <1 through 6/7/8). Many of us either attend church, have fiath in God, or both but we're not always privy to people who are like us that that share the same interests, faith, whatever. So... what I'm proposing is a Christian connection thing with those of us who are married or single, with children and without, ages 27ish to 32ish who need the support of each other (our peers) because most of whom we know are either significantly younger or older.
This support group would be willing and able to talk to, share, and support each other in various ways including but not limited to watching each other's kids when a group or a couple want to enjoy a night alone, prayer and sharing on issues involving each other, maybe a Bible study, and/or group outings from time to time. Admittedly, this has come out of my own selfishness because so many times I'm like dern, I don't have anyone to talk to who has 3 kids age 6 and under. But more than that, I'm figuring there's someone else out there who has a child or is a newlywed who has an issue and their like dag, I don't know anyone who's 27 and a newlywed that's going through what I'm going through.
Likewise, I'm not trying to exclude singles because one day y'all will either be married or have children or both. And even if y'all don't want either you share in the experience of those of us who have and just get further confirmation that you don't want either.
This should not center around one person, one couple, or one group. This should be a complete sharing thing. I'd like your opinions and ideas on what I'm proposing? Holla at me either in this or on the voicemail comment thing.
I have many friends my age (basically 27 -32ish) who are either married, have children, or both. I also have a few single friends who want to be married, have children, or both. I thought about this for a while but with so many people-- and some just kinda floating on islands of their own-- it would be a great thing to get together once a month or every two or three weeks and form a support group. Alot of my peers are still in their early marriage stages (years one throguh seven) and early child rearing stages either (with a child or children ages <1 through 6/7/8). Many of us either attend church, have fiath in God, or both but we're not always privy to people who are like us that that share the same interests, faith, whatever. So... what I'm proposing is a Christian connection thing with those of us who are married or single, with children and without, ages 27ish to 32ish who need the support of each other (our peers) because most of whom we know are either significantly younger or older.
This support group would be willing and able to talk to, share, and support each other in various ways including but not limited to watching each other's kids when a group or a couple want to enjoy a night alone, prayer and sharing on issues involving each other, maybe a Bible study, and/or group outings from time to time. Admittedly, this has come out of my own selfishness because so many times I'm like dern, I don't have anyone to talk to who has 3 kids age 6 and under. But more than that, I'm figuring there's someone else out there who has a child or is a newlywed who has an issue and their like dag, I don't know anyone who's 27 and a newlywed that's going through what I'm going through.
Likewise, I'm not trying to exclude singles because one day y'all will either be married or have children or both. And even if y'all don't want either you share in the experience of those of us who have and just get further confirmation that you don't want either.
This should not center around one person, one couple, or one group. This should be a complete sharing thing. I'd like your opinions and ideas on what I'm proposing? Holla at me either in this or on the voicemail comment thing.
My favorite scene from Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme: Divine Styler is explaining how a freestyle referred to a "non-conceptual" rhyme when he was coming up, and evolved to the current definition of unwritten, spontaneous lyrics. PEACE then drops 40 seconds of heat, strides off-camera, and leaves Divine Styler speechless.
Divine Styler and PEACE in Freestyle
In 1999 PEACE faced off against
Introspection… and being sick sucks!
Closed Published by Jazzman's Blog 1 September 26th, 2006 in Uncategorized.
I haven't blogged in a while because I've been terribly busy. The new baby, my Pastor's anniversary, my oldest going to first grade, house hunting and prayerfully finding, and going back to school. There hasn't been much time to think. Apparently, not thinking is NOT part of God's plan for me because it seems the more I have, the more I think.
I'ver lamented on here (and possibly on myspace, also) about not having a peer to talk to about ministry. I recognize tha preaching and being in Ministry of the Word can often be lonely, in terms of desiring to share revelations God has given you with others of like minds. one of my classes this semester, Spiritual Formation, taught me today that that lack of a peer could be partially my fault. And when I thought about it, I'm like okay, I can see that. How is it partially my fault? I am by nature an introvert. I really don't talk alot, I'm more content to sit and listen and watch. I like to play the background. So many times, though I have a desire to talk I feel like I just need to continue watching and observing until my time comes. Yeah, I know. But it IS part of who I am.
That being said, I'm still lonely in ministry. When I'm going through some stuff, who ministers to the minister? Often, I find that ministers are just kinda left to themselves (although, from stuff I'm learning at church and in the spiritual formation class, I'm realizing that should not be the case). So, there will be times when it'll be just me. I accept that. My issue is when it IS just me, I need some time and space to myself and with God. And that's not easy in a family of 5. A job. A leadership position in the church. And to top it off, my sinuses/allergies are flaring up. So, it's 3:45am, and I'm up because I can't breathe through a stuffy nose. Acch!
Totally switching gears, somewhat. I had the most disturbing dream earlier. And I've had it before. Apparently, it's something that's been bothering me for a minute or maybe it was just on my mind as I was falling asleep. I dreamt I was at work, but my job was like in the hood. So, when I went out the door, I was in the middle of urban war zone. We had just done a story on increasing cnoflict between Christians and Muslims,and my man was like "it's interesting." And I'm like "what?" And he's like "the head of this place is a devout muslim and you're a Christian." And I'm like "so?" And he's like "Let me show you something." He takes me outside and has me look across the street. There a Muslim cleric (could tell he was Muslim by his dress and beard) was holding a Catholic priest by his hair. He had a long sharp knife and instead of putting it to his neck, he put it just below the top of the priest's skull. And all I can remember is holding up and bag and saying "I don't want to see this. I don't need to see this." At some point I heard the knife chop the top of the priest's skull off and I don't remember if he screamed. But I did hear the body fall to the ground. I told the guy to come with me. And we went back to the job. I was going to tell him something but can't remember what it was. That's when I woke up.
Disturbing as it was, it made me realize that there Christians in the world who are persecuted for their faith and that i must pray for these people because they are part of the body of Christ. The tension inadvertently created by the Pope between the two faiths should not be taken lightly. I am hopeful that bloodshed and violence won't be the result of such a misunderstanding. As for me, I questioned whether I'd be ready to die for my faith or would pull a Peter and deny Him 3 times. Prior to having a wife and kids, the answer would have been easy. Now it requires a bit more thought.
Well, I think that's enough for one night. I'm tired, my head hurts, my wife is snoring, and my nose is dripping. Imagine how happy I must feel.
I'ver lamented on here (and possibly on myspace, also) about not having a peer to talk to about ministry. I recognize tha preaching and being in Ministry of the Word can often be lonely, in terms of desiring to share revelations God has given you with others of like minds. one of my classes this semester, Spiritual Formation, taught me today that that lack of a peer could be partially my fault. And when I thought about it, I'm like okay, I can see that. How is it partially my fault? I am by nature an introvert. I really don't talk alot, I'm more content to sit and listen and watch. I like to play the background. So many times, though I have a desire to talk I feel like I just need to continue watching and observing until my time comes. Yeah, I know. But it IS part of who I am.
That being said, I'm still lonely in ministry. When I'm going through some stuff, who ministers to the minister? Often, I find that ministers are just kinda left to themselves (although, from stuff I'm learning at church and in the spiritual formation class, I'm realizing that should not be the case). So, there will be times when it'll be just me. I accept that. My issue is when it IS just me, I need some time and space to myself and with God. And that's not easy in a family of 5. A job. A leadership position in the church. And to top it off, my sinuses/allergies are flaring up. So, it's 3:45am, and I'm up because I can't breathe through a stuffy nose. Acch!
Totally switching gears, somewhat. I had the most disturbing dream earlier. And I've had it before. Apparently, it's something that's been bothering me for a minute or maybe it was just on my mind as I was falling asleep. I dreamt I was at work, but my job was like in the hood. So, when I went out the door, I was in the middle of urban war zone. We had just done a story on increasing cnoflict between Christians and Muslims,and my man was like "it's interesting." And I'm like "what?" And he's like "the head of this place is a devout muslim and you're a Christian." And I'm like "so?" And he's like "Let me show you something." He takes me outside and has me look across the street. There a Muslim cleric (could tell he was Muslim by his dress and beard) was holding a Catholic priest by his hair. He had a long sharp knife and instead of putting it to his neck, he put it just below the top of the priest's skull. And all I can remember is holding up and bag and saying "I don't want to see this. I don't need to see this." At some point I heard the knife chop the top of the priest's skull off and I don't remember if he screamed. But I did hear the body fall to the ground. I told the guy to come with me. And we went back to the job. I was going to tell him something but can't remember what it was. That's when I woke up.
Disturbing as it was, it made me realize that there Christians in the world who are persecuted for their faith and that i must pray for these people because they are part of the body of Christ. The tension inadvertently created by the Pope between the two faiths should not be taken lightly. I am hopeful that bloodshed and violence won't be the result of such a misunderstanding. As for me, I questioned whether I'd be ready to die for my faith or would pull a Peter and deny Him 3 times. Prior to having a wife and kids, the answer would have been easy. Now it requires a bit more thought.
Well, I think that's enough for one night. I'm tired, my head hurts, my wife is snoring, and my nose is dripping. Imagine how happy I must feel.
Clipse ft. Pharell - Mr. Me Too (Remix)
Closed Published by Wasteland Drifter September 25th, 2006 in Uncategorized.Digging through some old tapes, I came across this radio recording I had forgotten about. A gang of MCs spit rhymes from coast-to-coast during a show that was apparently simulcast on Sway and Tech's Wake Up Show and Marley Marl's Future Flavas, I believe some time in late 1997. Aceyalone, Common, and Mikah 9 are particularly on top of their games here. I spoke to Common briefly in early 1998 and he asked me if I was looking forward to the Cappadonna album. "That guy's funny to me," he said, and I wonder if he was thinking back to this show. 'Donna's unique approach to freestyling is certainly showcased here. Other performers include Killarmy, Killa Priest, Mykill Miers, Abstract Rude, and Diverse. The whole thing is about 35 minutes long.
Wake Up Show / Future Flavas freestyles
Wake Up Show / Future Flavas freestyles
the brilliance of jazz [1]
Closed Published by Wasteland Drifter September 24th, 2006 in Uncategorized.
Chamillionaire got nothin' on Weird Al.
Reminiscent of a horrible homeless man’s Sam Cooke with some really awful, cheesy, synthesizer beat.
From the deepest, darkest, jungles of…..... downtown Dallas….... apparently
QN5 Music - Asterisk 1-3
Closed Published by Wasteland Drifter September 10th, 2006 in Uncategorized.Before I'm definitely out, I'll drop another gem on your ears. And this is a real bargain for all you non-subscribers out there. Three dope albums in one go, abounding with some of the dopest talents from my favourite label: QN5. Home of Cunninlynguists, Tonedeff, PackFM, Session, Mecca, Supastition, Substantial, Domingo and more...
Without further ado, here's the Asterisk trilogy, mixed by none
