Quality of Life

I just want to send a quick post from my Blackberry to remind my readers (if there is any) the important
Things in life. It's not about how much money you make or HDTVs or $100 meals at fancy restaurants but it's about how happy you are. Piling up credit and spending hundreds
On brand names doesn't equate happiness. Don't listen to the media--all of it is created to make you spend.
What's important is your true friends, your family and your health. There is a beautiful world out there
And it's enjoyable whether you drive a Benz or a 1991 Chevrolet. Life isn't about what people
Think of you. I just hope you all can see pass the facade of these marketing and media bullies pouring out useless ads,
Stupid tv shows and products for your money. Live a little. Good conversation, love and laughs are
Still free!

Melanie B and adorable tyke Angel Iris Murphy-Brown

Doesn't Mel B make some awww-inspiring kids? Look at Angel. She's just so cute and I wish the paparazzi would grab more photos of these two, I'm sure Mel is all around California with her anyways!

Christian & Violet

Christina Milian with 3 month old daughter Violet. Father is The Dream

Beyonce + Eva

Beyonce and Jay-Z heading to their car after lunching in NYC

Eva Mendes and hunky co-star Mark Walhberg

I am really digging Beyonce's pumps here and Eva Mendes looks stunnig! Beyonce's casual style is cute and flirty and it looks like she has had a lot of fun out for lunch with her beau! Any new songs coming up, B?


Source: People.com

Jacob Lawrence (Artist)

I've posted some work by African-American artist, painter and teacher Jacob Lawrence. Enjoy!

Is it All Right in the All White?

I went to a 100% white town up in Northern Ontario called B---- and I felt as if someone was going to get out of their pickup truck and shoot me with their shotgun. I elicited trucks to stop and people to snap their necks staring as I ambled down the main town road while perusing a farmer's market. The cheese was delicious, by the way. I wasn't uncomfortable because I had spent many years living in a 99% white suburb and going to a school where I am 1 out of 2 black persons. But coming from the city it is a huge culture shock to see every Tim Horton's cashier White as a lily instead of a recently landed immigrant or pimple-faced teen. 

I want to know if people of minority races and biracial people feel comfortable in lily-white communities and town? How about in Sedalia, MO? Is there any Black people there and how do you guys feel? Well, I mean, there is 4.95% of a Black population there and an 88% White population there so I guess there are some people. Is there any city more lily-white than Sedalia? What about in Florida?

Spencer, Tennessee is 99.02% White and 0.13%. Yes, they beat out Sedalia. I'm not saying these counties or towns SHOULDN'T be white-dominant. Why not? I just wonder how other races feel stepping into these towns like West Pittston, Pennsylvania which is 99.2% white. I am not jealous the towns are predominantly white. I don't think these are cultural hubs full of anything interesting, but if these people are interested in living amongst their own because of fear of other nationalities and races, let them live out their days in reclusion.

For me, to have to spend a month in 99.3% white Cameron Park, Texas would scare the living shit out of me. I would constantly feel fear for my life. I guess it's different here in Canada. People might stare but nobody wishes you harm. In the South however, in all-white counties, who knows? I wonder the mind frame and views of the residents. How do they feel about Black people? Would they like them for a neighbour? How about Latinos? Chinese? Pakistani? Portuguese? Maybe the question is, who really wants to find out? 

Robert De Niro Shines

Robert De Niro and wife Grace Tower

Beautiful Grace Hightower, wife of Roberto De Niro (actor)

Robert De Niro and youngest sons (twins)

Grace Hightower, former flight attendant

Robert De Niro is one of my favourite actors and my fiancee does THE best impressions of him! His eyes are so genuine and his expression so authentic it's no wonder he's an American favourite. Robert De Niro has a Black wife named Grace Hightower and some stunning children. His ex wife was also Black. I am late to find this out, but I was very surprised. Out of all the actors out there, I didn't think De Niro would like the ebony goddesses. Of course, race and colour don't matter in the matter of love and family and I'm so happy for him that he's found his soulmate and I can't wait for his Christmas movie Little Fockers to come out December 2010 (you have to see Meet the Fockers and Meet the Parents first!).