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August
15
August
President’s Spotify Playlist
I always wondered why the President seemed so out of touch with reality maybe if he spent some more time listening to the American people then his music he would see the real world in front of him. Be that as it may his selection in music is quite eclectic and deep and I believe that the role he is playing in life does not allow him to explore his artistic side. If is wrong that his artistic talents are bottled up in such a bland “White House” instead he should leave right away and become the DJ this country needs instead…. Right Away! Well at least I tried.
PRESIDENT OBAMA’S MUSIC SELECTION.
DAYTIME
Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” – The Temptations
“Live It Up” – The Isley Brothers
“Memories Live” – Talib Kweli & Hi Tek
“Tombstone Blues” – Bob Dylan
“So Much Trouble in the World – Bob Marley & The Wailers
“Paradise” – Coldplay
“Tengo Un Trato” (Remix) – Mala Rodriguez
“Wang Dang Doodle” – Howlin’ Wolf
“Another Star” – Stevie Wonder
“Hot Fun in the Summertime” – Sly & The Family Stone
“Boozophilia” – Low Cut Connie
“Wherever Is Your Heart” – Brandi Carlile
“Good Day” – Nappy Roots
“Green Light” – John Legend
“Gimme Shelter” – The Rolling Stones
“Rock Steady” – Aretha Franklin
“Down Down the Deep River” – Okkervil River
“Pusher Love Girl” – Justin Timberlake
“Shake It Out” – Florence + The Machine
“La Salsa La Traigo Yo” – Sonora Carruseles
Evening Playlist: spoti.fi/whitehousenight
“My Favorite Things” – John Coltrane
“Superpower” (feat. Frank Ocean) – Beyoncé
“Moondance” – Van Morrison
“Is Your Love Big Enough?” – Lianne La Havas
“How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” – Al Green
“Red & White & Blue & Gold” – Aoife O’Donovan
“Nothing Even Matters” – Lauryn Hill and D’Angelo
“The Best Is Yet to Come” – Frank Sinatra
“You Don’t Know Me” – Ray Charles
“I Found My Everything” – Mary J Blige
“Help Me” – Joni Mitchell
“I’ve Got Dreams to Remember” – Otis Redding
“Suzanne” – Leonard Cohen
“Feeling Good” – Nina Simone
“Stubborn Love” – The Lumineers
“Until” – Cassandra Wilson
“UMI Says” – Mos Def
“The Very Thought of You” – Billie Holiday
“Flamenco Sketches” – Miles Davis
“Woo” – Erykah Badu
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August
Presidential Leadership
We sometimes focus too much on the policy issues that a candidate believes in without focusing on the leader they would become. For without certain characteristics of leadership those policy issues will go know where and even if they were successful taken care of, other more daunting problems of policy and character will fall upon this desk. Here are just a few of these leadership qualities (below) we should make sure our next President has.
FAITH- Are the modest enough to listen to different voices, strong enough to take a stand but humble enough to admit mistakes? Will they ask for forgiveness from those they have hurt here as well as their creator before they are forced too?
STRENGTH- Do they have the strength to stand up against adversaries here and at home without losing the moral convictions of the Jude-Christian Values?
OPEN & CLOSED MINDED- Will they be willing to listen to others and be able to agree with them when they are right but not to the point of giving up on their morale convictions.
PERSUADER- Can they convince even the harshest critics that their goals are meant for the good even if they disagree with the means to get there? Will they demonize their critics or truly try to find common ground and hi light those strengths?
ROLE MODEL- Will we be proud of this person representing our country and it’s values? Is this a person that brings out the best in us so we can take his/her mantle in our own personal life to make our communities better? Will this person be willing to let others lead where their values or actions might be lacking.
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August
Good Bullying
As a person who was bullied when I was younger I should know that sometimes bullying makes you a more productive person. For example let’s say you have bad breath (not my earlier problem), dribbling (my previous problem) or repeating the same word (still occurs) bullying allows you to be aware of that problem at an early age so it ends then. If instead bullying ends then those people with the noticeable problems will not realize why as adults people don’t want to be with, why they don’t get that promotion, or even the affection they desire.
I understand that they’re are many people who can’t overcome “their problems” but clearly knowing what they are will enable them to compensate for such deficiency so that their adult life can be more successful. Most of the times bullying is cruel and causes harm but sometimes just sometimes it can change someone’s life for the better.
14
August
The voice brings me in
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The voice is bringing me in but only time will tell if it’s enough to keep me.
14
August
Good Song or?
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Do you think this is a good song or am I just being artistic? My mind hasn’t decided so you can decide for it.
14
August
Drunk T.V.
“DRUNK T.V” is the only show where someone’s true character can be seen. When someone has had a bit too much to drink their inhibitions are let go and that can lead to some truly interesting interviews and fun, which is what “DRUNK T.V” is all about. Of course they’ll be contests and singing competitions but what will truly come through is an honesty not seen on other television shows. When you had too much of the bull turn to “DRUNK T.V.“ for the simple truth and fun you won’t see anywhere else.
FURTHER NOTE- We will have our own Presidential Debates.
14
August
Crazy Business- CHARACTERS
I sometimes believe that Chuck Jones (the creator of Looney Tunes) secretly works for this “Crazy Business” for every cartoon character truly exists at my business. We have a character who has the wit & sarcasm of the good old “Bugs” and someone as “Daffy” as that duck and this only includes two of our workers. Our customers include many a “Speedy Gonzales as well as the intellect of Foghorn Loghorn (the big chicken). There is one difference though our characters where clothes ….(most of the time).
14
August
Eye for an Eye & Lost Items
Eye for an eye biblical quote helps you realize that true justice will occur if not by you then by our creator. If you seek true justice in this world you may only touch the surface but G-D truly sees our balance sheet and knows when punishment can and should be done. It might not happen on our journey in this lifetime but don’t be surprised if it occurs in the heavens/hell or upon our return. Yet sometimes if we look close enough we can see that justice occurs with our own eyes, for isn’t ironic that those who lose the most items are often the ones who seem to forget or put back the items they’ve borrowed. In the end we must do our best to right our wrongs and ask for forgiveness because G-D is always looking and writing.
13
August
Tortoise and Hare-Presidential Election
This Presidential Election cycle is a perfect example of the tortoise and hare politics. Where Donald Trump is bold and brass Ben Carson quietly tries to appeal to the people. There are other match-ups that are similar in the Presidential race such as “Hillary Clinton” & “Bernie Sanders” where the unknown slowly creeps up on the one with all the “resources” yet I believe Ben Carson & Donald Trump draw a clearer picture of this type of race. Here’s a few examples (below) why I believe that is so.
(1) QUIET & LOUD- Donald Trump will grab the microphone and make sure everyone will have to listen while Ben Carson speaks softly so people have to try and listen.
(2) SLOW & FAST- Ben Carson has held on to his spot for awhile inching up slowly while Donald Trump has had a lead that appears to have grown except in the most recent polls.
(3) CARAT & LETTUCE- Mr. Trump may possess the financial resources to race to the finish line but Ben Carson relies on his slow moving strategy as if he is eating lettuce along the way.
This ending may not work out like the fairy tales but even if this tortoise won’t finish 1st I see another few gathering speed in the distance.