HenryB
Have lived a blessed life and pray that I have been a blessing to at least some which have passed my way. Life has been an adventure and I a major explorer of it. I can say that I've given more laughs than tears through the years and I live with no regrets and no fears as I head off into the sunset of those years. I have many stories to tell which I hope you enjoy whether they be fact or fiction.
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Education/Experience
Certificate Programs, Vocational Schools, A few college credits with a Master Degree from Hard Knocks Uninversity.Interests
Reading, Writing, Movies, Music, Theater, Exercise, Self Improvement, and a zest for life..Motto
What we have done for ourselves die with us. What we do for others and the world is eternal.Affiliations
Notary Public Association, Paralegal Organization, Martial Arts Masters, Writers Block Poetry GroupFavorites
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Who Invented Christmas?A simple exploration of the tradition of Christmas. As per scripture, when was Jesus reportedly born? From where did the tradition of celebrating Christmas derive? From whom did the tradition of celebrating Christmas derive?
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Will We Give Them Their Country Back or Keep it for All AmericansWhat does "We want our country back!" mean to you? Depending on how it is stated and by whom this phrase can mean different things to different people.
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HE GAVE ME BACK MY LIFEI wrote a piece about my Renal Failure and My Journey Through Transplant Surgery a while ago. In following up on those experiences I made a spoken word video in tribute to my donor. -
HOW DO WE COMPARE the GULF OIL SPILL to KATRINACertain news outlets are making comparisons between the oil spill and Katrina. If one looks at the level of destruction and loss of life there is no comparison.
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THE HARRY REID STATEMENTHarry Reid might have been insensitive to the racial tensions which exist within our society but it is in no way racist. Skin tone has been an issue in the black community since the time of slavery and even now so any outrage to me is disingenuous.
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Rush Limbaugh Being a Part of the NFLRush Limbaugh has made some fairly divisive statements over the years regarding race and specifically football. Now he wants to be an owner of a team of many of the same individuals he has made dispariging remarks regarding. -
Spousal Abuse and the Death of My MotherHow spousal abuse can and does affect more than the one on the receiving end of it. The children it affects and how it in many times leads to death.
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The Last Big Socialist Health Care DebateAs Americans fuss and fight over health care many do not know that this battle was waged before in America.
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Maximize Your Movie Watching ExperienceHow to get free movie tickets, soda, and popcorn from your favorite theater.
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A Memory of MichaelA brief discription of how Michael touched my family at a point in time.
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When is a Man Ready to Settle DownI contend that men and women think differently concerning commitment and fidelity until a man reaches a certain level of maturity. A good-looking together male under 30 is a risk for any woman seeking a monogamous relationship in my opinion.
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In These Trying TimesHaving a positive attitude no matter the situation. We must at times be willing to ride out whatever wave of trouble, as well as, the good times which come our way.
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Can I Have Some Service PleaseThe frustration of clerks and public workers not giving attention to the paying customers as they continue their cell phone conversations.
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Movie Stars, Then and NowWhat stars of old remind you of current stars? I have made a short list of today's stars matched with stars of the past. Which stars remind you of a star from the Golden Age of Movies?
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When Were the Good Ole Days?People speak of "The Good Ole Days" and I wanted to break it down to see when these collective 'Good Ole Days" actually were. Maybe these times are simply individual
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What Are We Complaining About?Black accomplishments of Blacks in the area of movies and television. Putting our advancements in perspective and building on these achievements. What exactly is the complaints of Blacks regarding where we are?
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GIVING the GIFT of LIFEThoughts on donor ship and the impact it has on the families of donors, as well as, reciprients of the donations.
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The War of the Political Parties:The hypocrisy of the Right regarding unmarried pregnacy; The first Black and the first Woman both wanting to occupy the White House; Either way, history is being made:
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Affirmative Action in America TodayHas Affirmative Action's time come and gone, What America thinks of Affirmative Action, Will it hurt Obama because he is in favor of Affirmative Action, Who benefits most from Affirmative Action -
MY ADVENTURE THROUGH TRANSPLANT SURGERYFrom being called to the hospital for surgery , pre op, post op. Being released for home and the healing process until now.
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Will Race be an Issue in the Upcoming Presidential Election?We have been having a real battle royale in this country concerning the statements of Rev. Wright, whether he is anti-American or not, and whether he is racist or not.
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Life on the Streets for a KidMy life the formative years.
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Living with End Stage Renal FailureThe discovery that I have it, the fear associated with learning you have a life threatening chronic disease, beginning treatment, first complications, the catheder in the neck, infections, deciding on Peritanial Dialysis, living with the disease.