As the day comes for the Dads, we know that many will celebrate the men that gives us love. We also realize that Father’s Day for the church side is going to be less than Mother’s Day in which we know already. Plus yes there will be women that will moan and complain about the father’s not being there for the kids, not doing nothing for the kids, community, etc. And yes, even the fathers whom are missed in death will be everyday reminded that their ongoing spirit still lingers on. And we have to face the wacky events. And I’m scratching my head again.
Ok, ladies. Let’s be real. Why will some of you will complain about the fathers of your kids this Father’s Day?
Will all the men wear some sort of blue like the baseball teams on Sunday? It’s to recognize prostate cancer awareness.
So after 60 years in the game, IHOP or the International House of Pancakes, will be now known as the International House of……..Burgers?!! Seriously?! Will Pancakes be still selling?
Black folks: June is Black Music Month as we know. Are we educating the masses who love our music in all?
So far the hype of the Milwaukee Streetcar is gaining steam. Plus you realize it’s only 5 months away until it fully debuts, right?
Right now on the election watch here in Wisconsin, August 14th will arrive before you know it. Still voting, right?
Milwaukee: Summerfest will be here. You ready? I got tips!
Why is 45 having issues with Canada? Particularly with the Prime Minister?!
The Brewers still own the NL Central so far. Is it real yet for the Craig’s Crushers?
They say that one of the introverts’ nightmares is job fairs. Career fairs, etc. Is the prophecy true? Do we Introverts need our OWN job fairs?
For the All Black American Legion Posts in Milwaukee/Wisconsin: why do you NOT have any Sons, Auxiliary or Legion Riders Groups? I need answers!
It’s been 20 years since James Byrd, Jr was murdered. By racists in Texas dragging him to his death. Did we forget this, America?
The Milwaukee Bucks’ new home will be opening in a couple of months. Who took the tour so far?
Here in Milwaukee: the Milwaukee Police Department is rocked with pain of the death of Officer Charles Irvine, Jr. We all know what happened yet again and I know many of us are still mixed by the feelings overall by the Police: Racism, Brutality, etc. We all know. Even harassment. Even the unacceptable stuff of the moniker copied of “Blue Lives Matter.” We know it. After Officer Irvine is remembered at his funeral on June 16th, what will the attitudes of us and the Police change for the better?
Sidenote: Reference the Milwaukee Bucks Basketball Player Sterling Brown after he was tased 18 times by the MPD.
CALLOUT: For us in the United Methodist Church, specifically in the Black UMC’s and BMCR: Why are we being attacked? Seriously ask this question at the Annual Conferences! Let them know how you feel.
This needs to be asked: why there are not hordes of Harleys in Milwaukee that do parades for Juneteenth Day? Yeah, I’m asking this that needs real answers!
Anthony Bourdain passed on due to suicide. Why did he go that way?! Man! And also Kate Spade went the same.
Here in Milwaukee: what will it take for the MPS Alumni to continue the “machine of reaching out” to the former students? Besides social media? And what will it take for the Alumni of all High Schools to be FURTHER engaged?
Is there a real reason why many will celebrate Juneteenth Day and or the 4th of July in the Black Community more or less?
In two months: Harley-Davidson will be 115 years old. Black Community: WE NEED TO BE READY WITH THE IRON ELITE – BLACK BIKER JAMS! Can we do this? Last time, we were late, but on time! White folks, do not get upset about a black biker jam in Milwaukee. You know what you said 5 years ago on Facebook!
Milwaukee: who will be the best Sheriff for the County? Richard Schmidt or Earnell Lucas? Make your choice on August 14th.
Of all the field of Wisconsin Democrats for Governor: I think that Mahlon Mitchell is the underdog. Can this underdog be the man? And oh, Wisconsin never had a black governor in its 170 year history!
Why is Sheriff David Clarke still talking on Twitter? Oops, I’m sorry FORMER SHERIFF David Clarke!
Is the time for Scott Walker up? Is this is the end?
For the Fourth of July, should many design a shirt that has “The Struggle Continues” draped in Red, White and Blue? You designers need to be ready now.
So I’m reading about this extended warranty about CarShield. I like many others are tired to pay high costs in car repairs in all. Is this CarShield thing a real good deal to have? I need answers. Real answers!
For my Pride Readers: How is your Pride month doing? Now for those wondering, Stephen’s Spot on this WordPress does NOT discriminate against anyone based on race, creed, class, sexual orientations, etc.
Class of 2018, congrats. Now what? Expect a blog letter!
During the Pridefest weekend in Milwaukee, Harley-Davidson had the “Ride with Pride“. You know Harley attracts all kinds of folks, right? Even the LGBTQIA folks.
Should the Milwaukee Police Department go back and hand out Baseball Cards like they did back in the 80’s? Way before you Millennials and Gen Z folks.
Final overall question before I ask about the Dads: Has the Golden State Warriors whom just now won a back to back championship over the Cavs is considered a “Dynasty?” If you win more Championships in lets say 4 years in a row, then you can call yourself a Dynasty. Not yet, Dub Nation! Even though you got stock of weapons. Just saying.
Now: this is for all the fathers. Ladies chill out. Don’t say a word!
How many Fathers didn’t have a father go to, became a father to go to?
What is the main reason why Father’s Day is so less than Mother’s Day when it comes to church?
My father mattered. Anyone else’s father mattered when they were living? How do we continue to legacy on the real tip without having the hassle of breaking traditions? And knowing each other besides going to Reunions and FUNERALS?! That seems to be the theme for generations. It’s time to break the cycle! Seriously.
For the first time fathers: how will you really support the toughest job of backing your son or daughter?
Since when Target had the “Baby Daddy” cards out? Did I miss it? Nah, Pass.
For the seasoned vets of fathers: you know the game. Is there a father to be that you are training right now to be a great dad?
For us who don’t have children and are men and not fathers: How can we support the kids in the community with the families that need the extra assistance? Always remember, it takes a village!
For us the families that never had an experience of growing up without a father, how have our Uncles, Grandfathers, Older Cousins whom are Dads, still play a role in getting that ultimate objective in life?
I dare to ask: why there are moms “now just blaring the thought” of seeing Father’s Day Cards for Mothers? Like in 2011 in Walgreens!
For the fathers whom are behind prison bars: I know that this is a hard question to ask, but do you really have the heart to see your kids?
For the fathers that have been missing for over 20 plus years from your kids, why did you leave them?!
For the fathers that have been reformed and out of jail, was the lessons learned for the better?
For the fathers that are legendary, are you inspiring the next era to step up?
For the fathers that are still in the fight and hard working, are you quitting or not? Do you still have the fortitude?
And for the families of fathers that keep it real: what is next?
On the real tip though, listen up:
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers!
Happy Father’s Day to the fathers who read my blog.
Happy Father’s Day to the fathers who are changing lives.
Happy Father’s Day to the fathers who are staying in the fight!
Happy Father’s Day to the fathers whom are missed and remembered EVERYDAY!
Happy Father’s Day to the fathers who are reclaiming their time. RECLAIM YOUR TIME DADS!
Happy Father’s Day to the fathers who aren’t always living foul!
To the non-Fathers that take care of folks on the fly, (like Godfathers) even though that this day is not really for you, but you act upon on being a father in general!
Lastly, even though it’s Father’s Day, don’t single out the Mothers that support. Please don’t. All Fathers Matter! And the Mothers (especially today’s MOTHERS) need to recognize it. Mothers you had your day last month. But today: Happy Father’s Day!
Scratching my head all this time: The 2019 Father’s Day Edition.
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Before the annual tribute to father’s in all begins, this blog is for all the Fathers young and old. Happy Father’s Day to the men whom are Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles, Great Uncles, Great Grandfathers, God-Fathers and many other father on the planet that deals daily with being a FATHER ALL DAY EVERY DAY! Oh yes of course, this is the part where many go hard and stupid on the men who don’t step up and raise their kids as much as the women. Look here: there are real daddies out there that DO and I mean DO HANDLE THEIR BUSINESS! There is no question in that. Also for many like me, another father’s day will be hard because my father is deceased for two years. And yet the memories will never die in vain. So even though I’m new to this being without my Dad, the hard thought of him never dies out. And also for those who sympathize and your Dad is still living and you’re somewhat understand that, you really don’t know the feeling until YOU go through the experience.
And also for all the women who tell the single men without kids Happy Father’s Day, STOP. You know darn well not every man is a FATHER! If you say it, we’ll tell you: “I’m not a father.” Don’t tell us Happy Father’s Day because we don’t earn it until it becomes a hard job for us to try and accept. Of course you can wait until November 19th for International Men’s Day. Or some honorable thing of celebrating Men in the church or community that don’t have kids.
With all the hoopla of Men’s Health looming for June, Graduations, Black Music Month still being celebrated, Juneteenth Day that must be examined, 45 still acting a freaking fool, and the start of the Summer Season that will commence on the 21st. Oh yes, I’m scratching my head again. Time to get the questions flowing.
Well it seems were in the month of June, and yet Pride Month is in full effect. Take a look at this courtesy of OnMilwaukee.com via Instagram:
This scene is Downtown Milwaukee. And our Iconic buildings of the US Bank and Northwestern Mutual Tower are lit in the Rainbow Colors for Pride Month.
Hold on, wait a second. Check this out:
This picture is outside of the Chase Bank Plaza also Downtown Milwaukee with the Rainbow Flag waving.
Or wait just one more courtesy of Today’s TMJ Channel 4 (dang that rhymes):
At the state Capitol in Madison last week Friday, the Rainbow Flag Flies over. All of this really was expected and unexpected.
And here at the Milwaukee State Office Building in Downtown Milwaukee:
But…..many have asked since “when are they going to raise the RGB Flag? Or to symbolize the other ethnic festivals with celebrations of Black Arts Fest MKE? Now we should know how to write letters, Milwaukee. Do we? Better get the writing! Better also take it to the CEO’s and Organizers and ASK! State your reasons why this should be necessary as an idea why they should consider this thought for every Festival Season! Don’t talk among yourselves on Facebook to get a reaction! Get to the table and conversate the idea! Heck, point me to the table! And while we’re at it, write this same letter to the Wisconsin Governor and Lt. Governor. You know their names!
Another question: If you have graduated so far to enjoy the smelling of the roses of your achievement, congratulations. Now you realize that you have to give back to your Alma Mater, right? And if your Alma Mater screws up with Alumni events planned: HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE!
For us in Milwaukee: does it feel naked not having a NBA Finals here?
If those asking about Milwaukee again, (Toronto) when will you make that visit to see the city? Got plenty of time.
Just recently, we have commentated the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. In which we honored and appreciate the Men that fought along with the Allied Forces to take down Hitler’s Forces. And yet it was a positive thing. HOWEVER: Many missed the boat when African-Americans whom also served and/or died in the battle was not acknowledged! For those whom are in the dark, the African American soldiers had to fight on two fronts: Abroad and Home. And many of the African-American soldiers never had awarded the Medal of Honor due to discrimination and being racially target just because they were black. So who’s at fault? And who is still not listening?!
On CNN, W. Kamau Bell hosted United Shades of America in which the spot light was certain cities facing the struggles of racism and systematic segregation. This time, he chose to highlight the problems of a city that is not below the Mason-Dixon line: my hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You all know that Milwaukee is hyper segregated, etc. A major concern that looms the dangers even today for employment, housing, economics and many other concerns. So after all of this, and yet many still ask about black folks in Wisconsin?
For us Milwaukeeans, Summerfest will start up the core genesis of the Summer Musical Season. Which acts that you know personally should be on your radar?
Dang Wisconsin GOP Republicans: that Rainbow Flag must got your goat, huh? We all know that when Scott Walker was in charge, he didn’t do it. So what?
Again: is Lil’ Nas X’s Old Town Road that disrespectful to country music?!
Speaking of Black Music (after all, June is Black Music Month) which Music in Black History that many know so well that it will not die through the depths of time?
Ok, this I need to know: Which artist is really looking forward to perform for the 2019 BET Awards?
As of June 25th this year, it will mark 10 years since Michael Jackson’s death. How would he feel after his legacy being interrupted again by those accusations of him and young boys, and on a lighter side: seeing his first born son graduating from college?
For baseball: there is an opening pitcher, and a closing pitcher. In regarding Juneteenth Day 2019, that is the closer. The 4th: opening pitch. Why you ask?
For all of my Pride Readers: that’s the LGBT folks. Is your Pride Month good this year so far?
Does the United Methodist Church really have to examine its own self before splitting off with the LGBT? As also with black folks?
Education! So AEW’S Double or Nothing PPV was a hit. I need to see more than just one show. So my question is what else is next?
Seriously, why is 45 is hooking up with Mexico after another hurdle with the trade agreements?
Word is that Sarah Huckabee might be gone from her White House Post. And how so we’ll know about this?!!
Which or many of us Men have on the Light Blue for Men’s Health Month?
You realize that the host city of Tampa is also WrestleMania?
And now: a moment for the Fathers.
For all the Dads that are just now coming out, what will be your reaction for your OFFICIAL first Father’s Day?
For all the Dads that are still around kicking knowledge, what is your best advice for the new Dads coming up?
For those of us who miss our Dads. This is hard as we know. How do we go through the storm yet again that our Dad’s memories will not die? No matter when and where? May all of our deceased fathers rest in power for eternity and in peace. Mine also.
What is up with this attitude that when Father’s Day comes around, females get an attitude? Oh especially around this time of year?
When church comes on Sunday, what will be the estimated percentage of Men coming for Father’s Day? It ain’t big for many!
How many Men have actually wore Light Blue for Men’s Health Month on Father’s Day like the MLB?
CALLOUT: What is up when females telling all Men “Happy Father’s Day”, BUT MAINLY MEN WHOM ARE NOT FATHERS?! Especially those of us whom are single, unmarried, no kids of our own and just living the single life that many feel are bad and miserable. Be careful, ladies. Don’t snag us like that.
After this Father’s Day is over, Men you do realize that International Men’s Day is about 5 Months away after June 19th? For those of us whom are not fathers with no kids, let’s celebrate that! No matter what we do or say.
Should all Churches and Community Groups have an All Men’s Day? At least for men whom are not fathers in all? Unsung, perhaps?
Ok, this needs to be asked: what kind of a man is an “Unofficial” Father? You heard of Honorary Degrees that might be fake. Just saying.
Another need to be asked: no disrespect to Father’s Day or Mother’s Day, but why we have slept on Children’s Day? Which is every second sunday in June?!
And………the final question of Father’s Day 2019: what will the Father’s take from this year and the last Father’s Day 2010’s Decade, into the first Father’s Day Decade of the 2020’s? That’s is even worth celebrating for the next generation to ponder in all.
For all the Dads that read my blog, ENJOY YOUR Father’s Day. Be blessed at it. Don’t let none of the disruptive folks hate the thought you got this day. If your Dad is still around kicking knowledge, hold him close! You never know when the day or the hour when it might be his last.