Oh I had to do this! Here we go.
For those of us whom lost folks this year, can 2018 be healing for us?
America, were we really ready for that Trump thing?
Big Question: Did the eclipse did the thing for you to be spiritual?
What is the real setback about racism and getting the jobs in the workplace regarding black folks?
Men: did you see Wonder Woman after the ladies kicked you out of the theaters?
Did December 5th rocked for me? For the 41st time? OH HECK YES!
Before I go on: Remember 2007 when I wrote this blog? Like 10 years ago?
Was Sheriff David Clarke’s resignation was really a blessing to get out and say thank you Jesus?
What was the real reason why Roland Martin’s show was cancelled by TV One? They say financial concerns, but it has to be something else!
The Milwaukee Streetcar is almost done with the tracks. Haters any comments?
Why the fear of black communications like black radio, black tv or black internet platforms?
Anyone signed up for the Affordable Care Act, like REAL EARLY not to get penalized?
OJ got out this year. Worth the wait?
Hey, Evangelicals: Are you really STILL down with Trump?
Why do certain players (ie Kyrie Irving) was still in the false belief of the earth being flat? It’s round idiots!
For you black Trump Supporters: you still follow him?
Milwaukee’s problem with reckless drivers is still a dilemma. What has been the hold up?
Just tell the truth employers: you really need black folks don’t you? Stop playing!
Who watches the Judge Show with the married couple on the bench?
Introverts again unite! May we continue the struggle?
Did many of you partied at Summerfest in Milwaukee?
Who got the Nintendo Switch?
Who has bought the SNES Classic?
The Milwaukee Public Schools Alumni showed out again this year. Can it happen again in 2018?
Surprise, Surprise Milwaukee: Are you ready for UW-Stout’s alumni return in 2018?
For many think that the use of Black Owned Businesses would be the key, can they maintain the subject to fix, or to further create?
Hey Harley-Davidson riders: you know we have this 115th Anniversary next summer for the Motorcycles, right? And Milwaukee black businesses: BE READY!
You: the Alt-Right, you must be still playing yourselves. Aren’t you?
Covfefe. What was that?
Who was the really the biggest fool of 2017?
Who really had the unsung character of 2017?
Who really had the top hand of respect of 2017?
Question: Back in the 90’s Steven Seagal and Jean-Claude Van Damme were the best Martial Arts Actors in the game. Now they support Putin. WHY?!!!!!
Of all the shows: was there any show that was really better than Empire or Blackish in 2017? Be honest now.
In addition to the females being sexually harassed in the game, what about the men who were harassed? Terry Crews was the only man in 2017 that told his story. Men, we need to talk!
Who’s ready for Black Lighting in 2018?
Who’s ready for Black PANTHER in 2018?
Who drank the Pepsi Caramel Soda?
Why did Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warrick had that feud? Like really?!
Haters: Having a Black TV Talk Show is not racist. Must we explain why?
Did the WWE Network delivered again?
Has DirecTV Now really sunk in?
You know that the #MeToo movements really started in 2007 by a black woman, right? Tarana Burke is the name.
Folks again this year talked about Colin Kaepernick taking a stand. Well did he proved a point? By being one of GQ’s Awards winners of the year?
Did many knew or realized that Black Male Introverts can actually exist?
Who really did watched the NFL games despite of the protests?
Getting Real: Why do folks on social media mouth off on those that they don’t like? Church, dating, the other side of the moon, you know the usual? And get all “free thinkish” about it knowing half of what they post or talk about is NOT TRUE! Even though all opinions are respected sometimes.
Don’t believe in God? Start!
Is Amazon Fire Stick, Roku, or DirecTV Now really the new thing in TV like right now?
Which is better for those whom are single, or going to be single in 2018? Dating or no dating?
Will we be really saying in the future: “Remember when Barack Obama was running?” Oh think about it!
CALLOUT: For all you haters of Black Lives Matter and the Police Organizations that run the hate to Walmart: were you really that serious about removing the attire, but said nothing about the KKK or the “Stars and Bars”?
Many believe that this year of 2017 was that year. Well, did you claim what you were looking for?
MASSIVE SOCIAL MEDIA CALLOUT AGAIN LIKE LAST YEAR: Can we PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, JESUS, ALLAH, BUDDHA or SCIENTOLOGY: use the “You’re” word on Facebook correctly as well as other forms of Social Media? Like for example, “You’re It!” Not “Your it”. Or “If you don’t follow me on so and so, you’re not welcome here no more. Not “If you don’t follow me on so and so your not welcome here no more.” We need to respell and check our words, folks! – And no stop blaming the Public Schools systems! Blame the person, you.
Who is really the conscious groups: The church folk, the business folk, the activist, the talk show host, or the unsung folk?
Why do Americans have a short attention memory span? All the dang time! Like really!
When many famous folks this year have passed on and we had “this care” about them, where was the CARE for our own folks?
It’s New Years Eve. Stay home or go out?
Since some of the fallen died of heart attacks, diabetes, cancer, or many other factors: are we really looking out for our health needs? This not just to those whom are men, but those whom are females too! Especially those of us who are black!
Which movie rocked the house this year? Besides Star Wars The Last Jedi or Transformers? Or Wonder Woman?
Which music singles or albums have really rocked the house in the year?
Was Amazon Alexa really hard to ask?
Why so many things of #BlackGirlMagic, or #BlackBoyJoy were huge this year again? Well look at the results.
Will many turn up for the Midterm elections in 2018 by not staying home?
Will the United Methodist Church let the ideas of #BlackLivesMatter in the doors?
Who will have the best New Years Eve show? Ryan Seacrest or Anderson Cooper?
For all of my “snow/cold haters”: umm since you like hot weather so much, why weren’t you complaining about the heat EARLIER IN THE YEAR?! Yeah you hot weather dwellers, confess!
If 2017 was the year to “get lucky”, what about 2018 as in to “Get grown?
Will the Green Bay Packers revive to run the table next season? You Packer haters must be thanking the Vikings for putting the injury on Aaron Rodgers.
Will the Wisconsin Badgers Football Team win the Orange Bowl?
Will you continue to read the stuff I put on here? Not just have written like 4+ years ago?
What about that Google Speaker that answers your calls?
Can folks whom are so picky about not going to Church all because of the Pastor or that money really get off the high horse about going and giving advice? Besides behind the keyboards? And acting like foolish keyboard gangsters? They know who they are. Even if they your family members or folks that you haven’t seen in years?
Know any good Doctors that take in folks that know patients families that know them well? Besides those Cigma commercials?
Will many in the black community support (REALLY SUPPORT) black owned businesses that do follow the protocol?
How many black churches will attend Watch Night Services on New Year’s Eve? It’s WAY legendeary than Rockin’ Eve!
Did you support your Alumni this year (not just high school, but college and universities also)?
Why are many of us are NOT EDUCATED that well when it comes to health? Hint it’s not just the men folk here. Women you in this also.
Will there be a “in house online DJ” that will spin the sounds from the crib while many of us are at the house on NYE? THINK ABOUT THAT
CALLOUT: There were bigots on Social Media made names this year. Even those who was at Charlottesville . Who will NOT have a job in 2018?
Any Uber or Lyft Drivers will be on stat on NYE making money?
Any Photohogs and DroneHogs will be on stat making money on NYE?
Will many graduate in 2018 as well as going into the schools in 2018?
If those are really conscious about being pro this and pro that, what about being pro Alumni?
Will Ronda Rousey comeback strong……..in the WWE?
Who used a fitbit this year? Or any fit to walk to burn calories?
How many plan to do something daring in 2018?
How many will do the things that they put off in the previous years and actually do it this year?!
What is that one song you want to end your 2017? And the song you want begin with your 2018?
And the last thing I have to ask: I will say this to ask humbly, will you vote in 2018?
Happy New Year!
Let’s get the 2018 thing started.
2018: What do I want to see and don’t want to see!
Posted: January 6, 2018 in Affordable Care Act, African American Stories and Viewpoints, African-American Introversion Bliss, Black Empowerment, Black Greeks, Black stories that all should know and realize, Black Wisconsin, Calling those out to be accountable!, Commentary by all means, Health and Wellness, Holidays, Introverted mindset, Life, New Year Beginnings, New Years Day, The Black Church, The Church, The Hypocritical Minded, The Issues, The Mind Power, Wisconsin African American CommentaryTags: 2018, 2018 Midterm Elections, African-Americans, Annual Preview, Health, Introverts, Jobs, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
So here we are.
Happy New Year!
Welcome to the blog story that is traditional. Let’s Review of what I said last year with a twist:
Like Sgt. Hulka used to say in the movie Stripes: “before we proceed any further, we gotta get something straight.”
I’m going to be taking this blog to new heights. It’s not just going to be the same old song and dance. Nope, that is going to be one and done. It’s going to more that just one blog story. No matter if you are in America or in freaking India, be ready. This blog thing will get real. If I got to get my Periscope, or own video thing on here to help my stories, well: that’s what I have to do one day. What does all this mean? It means that I have to get better with the idea of blogging with the issues and concerns. I have to. It’s not just that thing that needs to be done, it must be done to improve. To inspire and yes, to get to the point of view that I need to display.
Yes folks will walk tall, shoulders back, chin up, conscious up to the 10th level, and of course this is an idea that would be beneficial. I thought about destroying this blog and ending a 10+ year streak, all because of other concerns of boredom or that same story. But wait…..this could be a benefit to help and inspire. While many might think that one story from a blog is all there is, think again.
Stephen’s Spot is not just about one blog story. Or one picture. Or one anything. It can be revolutionary, inspirational, conscious, fun, life experienced, or just plain normal. It’s not a one dance show. It’s one in the million that can be experienced if many take the time to read more than one. Now, I know many are just now discovering the blog based on what I written back in 2014 or whatever. But if you (yes you) the reader actually like what I write here, in a sense of right now, thank you.
Knowingly I can’t control what others might read, but by me writing more, and thinking more, it will be fully objectionable for me to carry on. I’m in the 40 year old plus age bracket, and yes this age bracket will indeed test my theory and summarize.
So guess what: you want Stephen’s Spot? I’ve give you Stephen’s Spot! This is not no same ol song and dance. Nope, not here!
So for now: let’s start my New Year’s Tradition of Stephen’s Spot that doesn’t need a repeat: What do want to see and not want to see in 2018! 18 things by the way.
ITS GO TIME!
First Five I want to see in THAT YEAR OF 2018:
1) Time to work folks. If this is the year that you will get that real job, the time is now. No more wasting time by waiting on others. It won’t work. We need to have a “Career Awareness Month”. We need to have better job fairs, career expos, have a “seasonal vet” career fair for the mature folks. Not that watered down stuff that many are getting. Even if you still have that degree in display, that many will pass up. We have to do better.
2) If you got to get yourself checked. Do it. You know where the doctors are. As well as the dentists, eye examination folks and more. Matter of fact some of them might be near you right now. And while were at it, we need to for real get educated about the issues of health. I hear say, “you need to do this or that”. or “you need a flu shot.” BEFORE ANY THAT HAPPENS: ASK QUESTIONS! Forget what you saw on Facebook, know that real stuff first! Really stop and ask questions!
3) 2018 means that the Congress will take over with some new #45 laws being placed. If any of the new members screw up, get on their case! Don’t just complain on social media, complain to the So-and-So’s! Write letters, emails with proper sentences! You can do that, you know.
4) You know that 2018 is a mid term voting year. Oh you didn’t know this? Pay attention! It’s not the presidential election, but maybe some of your Governors or County Supervisors will be running on the ballot. Do better!
5) Speaking of the voting thing, this would be a time to get your voter registration checked and/or updated to get ready for the 2018 election. I want to see this happen even more. Plus in the future like all these health months, why can’t we have a Voter Awareness Month? Remember this: FAAN – February, April, August and November!
Next Five I don’t want to see:
6)Like last year: I don’t want to see no one complaining about the lack of this or that in the church. If you don’t have a certain something going in your church, then make something happen! Keep at it! What did I say after my father’s passing: Be empowered, and Stay in the fight!
7) And like many many years ago: I don’t want to see black folks putting other black folks down for stupid reasons. No matter what happens we must continue to look in the mirror and raise up. Jobs, education (past or present) contributions, etc. And that goes for anyone else.
8) Never EVER OVERLOOK THIS – Black Queens: you say you LOVE us Black Kings right? DO YOU?! Here is a challenge that you might not think. Cater to us for ONE DAY at a restaurant, or maybe give us a day that we might enjoy. Think it over! Many of you got Brothers, Fathers, Uncles, Husbands, Boyfriends, Cousins, Neighbors, and many other male influences that you probably know that need that appreciation! You guys go all out for your thing and we’re in the seats. Why not us?
9) I HOPE TO GOD, I don’t want to see credit checks on black folks no more. Matter of fact, not on anyone anywhere with credit checks!
10) I don’t want to see those who didn’t vote gloat. Guess what: Elections have Consequences. Especially in this Midterm Season!
Five More things I want to see:
11) I want to see more of us ALUMNI (YOUNG AND OLD) to reinvest in our Alumni Groups. Not just for the class reunions and everyone also shows up broke, mad, left out and uninformed. And by the way, if you see an Alumni Rep at your class reunion, don’t get no attitude about your daughter or son in college needing money and you think that your old High School has no money. That will not work!!!! Just dumb. Have you heard of Scholarships, like churches hand out every year? Stop playing!
12) I want see the results of us doing the work. Not just the partial results of patting on the back and say “nice work”. But also what did it took to get the results needed. And if your employer is celebrating a milestone of service (10, 20, etc), give him or her the due of respect. It’s the right thing to do. Or even if no one gives you a pin of service: give yourself one!
13) I want us “non scared and scared grown folks in the Black Church Groups” to talk to our youth. Seriously talk to them. Some of them need us to come to them. I don’t care if they are in the schools shooting basketballs or at the community centers or in church playing Madden. Or double dutcng or learning a praise dance. Even tutoring! Let’s learn to #HashtagAndTalk to our young folks. Male members of the church: get the young men involved in these groups! Women, you know what it is.
14) I want to see more black folks in the communities whom think there is nothing there to do, start something! Stop complaining! Stop moaning! Get up and get out and make the stuff happen!
15) Like last year and year ago, here is a thought: I want to see ALL fraternities, and ALL sororities to recruit and meet up with seasoned vets that can help out. Especially those of the black fraternities and sororities. All of the Divine 9 folks: From the Alphas to the Iotas and from the AKA’s to the Sigma Gamma Rho’s: Have a day in which YOU need to go out to the seasoned vets of those whom are 40 ish and up that want to join up to support the groups you represent. And also, don’t be so judgmental about those whom are at that 40’s range. Best place to find us: either at our church events, alumni group meetings, etc. And this goes for the American Legion Family, Masons, Elks, Eastern Stars, and etc. WE SEE YOU!
Final three: want not to see and want to see.
16) Of all the things I don’t want to see: enough of the blame game on Black Lives Matter that seemed violent or racist. For all you Blue Lives Matter, or copying off the Black Lives Matter Movement, you will suck. Instead of hating on Black Lives Matter at least go to a meeting or hear from those who lost a brother, or sister or a parent that was black. Take notes, Blue Lives Matter.
17) Now this might work in this 2018: Get Grown in your work and volunteerism. We know what we need to do, and what to do this year. So why not get involved! And the time is right now!
18) This is for the grown folks 18 and up: HANDLE your grown business! After all, we supposed to be grown after 18, right?
Happy New Year!