Brooklyn Bridges

As of late there has been complaints (from friends no less) that my writing has been too political, so for this week I'll return to something else i know a little bit about...libations.

Every second and fourth Saturday, DJ Chris Annibell delivers the the most fluid dancing experience in Brooklyn. Spanning decades and continents, Afrokinetic always surprises with an organic selection from early Michael Jackson to Tony Allen, From Fela to Ibrahim Ferrer. The dance floor is not large so it proves wise to carve out a little niche of your own workable space because it will get crowded and you will sweat. Amon on percussion is an able compliment to Annibel's Afro-Latin adventures.

http://www.afrokinetic.com/

Brooklyn Bridges @

The Royale - 506 5th Avenue, bet. 12 + 13 Streets

Park Slope, Brooklyn

Looking Glass: submitted by Kenneth Farward

SAY WHAT?

There's, no winner only losers when two nations are elect to become responsible for the taking of innocent lives.
For what?
A parcel of land. On this planet which belongs to us all. Strictly because, they're leaders who refuse to agree to disagree on their different political and religious views.
This mighty blue orb belongs to all of us. The very existence of every living thing on this planet plant and animal on land, in the air and under the sea. Guess what?
Their lives totally depend on man's ability to think unselfishly and decide intelligently with respect for that grave responsibility.
What else?
We the human race are a gorgeous mosaic spanning the globe with cultural, ethnic, and religious differences from pole to pole. We are held together by a few common
threads across the entire human Diaspora. The preservation of life,
limb, and the pursuit of happiness is a right given to us by GOD. Whom ever
he or she may be. The will to be free of mind, body and spirit is alive in
everyone.
What then?
The question I have, is not of intelligently designed life, verses
evolution.

What I question is;
The possibility of intelligent responsible co-habitation of all life on this Earth, verses selfish ego maniacal inhumane creatures of habit we select as our leaders.

Say what?

" We are all held together in a garment of destiny."
Dr. M. L. King Jr.

By
Kenneth A Farward

-Kenneth is a freelance writer currently living in NYC and is affectionately know to me as "Uncle Kenney".

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Championship Sunday

I'm Going to step out and make some bold predictions for today's conference championship games. My picks are based on an a minute amount of logic combined with my gut feelings...

So don't bet the house...

NFC Championship Game: NY Giants @ Green Bay Packers. Giants have put together a nice run getting to the championship game. It seems like just a month ago when people thought the Giants were pretenders now they're on the cusp of reaching the Superbowl! But this is where the trip ends... Brett Favre is one of the best of our time. Look for him to add to his legend today as the weather will be 0 degrees with a -15 degree wind chill! Pack 28 - Giants 17

AFC Championship Game: San Diego Chargers @ New England Patriots. How the Chargers beat the Colts last week with Back-ups filling in, is beyond me! But it ain't gonna happen today. Rivers and Tomlinson back in the line-up will not make a difference. The Patriots are probably one of the best teams ever. They may never lose again... Pats 33- Chargers 21

I awoke this morning to hear news that Barack Obama had emerged victoriously from the Iowa caucuses. I smiled upon hearing the news and for the first moment in my life I felt an excitement about politics that I can't quite explicate. I'm not naive enough to think that the presidential race is over and Obama has this "in the bag"...But this moment felt really good on so many levels. I imagined how my grandmother, who participated in the march on Washington in 1963, felt watching a black man win a primary election in a practically all white state. During her lifetime, she had not always had the right to vote and now in the 93rd year of her life she was listening to Barack Obama deliver one of the most impressive political victory speeches in recent times. 

It feels good because Obama, for me, represents the dream. He represents a departure from elitist rule and a realization of what America is supposed to mean.

He may not even win. Hillary Clinton may end up wiping the floor with him or maybe she won't.

In any case, last night (and this morning) feels good.