About Me

I am a former journalism student who earned a Bachelor degree in Radio Production and Afro American Studies from one of the California State Universities, The Valley's University. I have also earned a Masters in Organizational Leadership from a small private university. I have survived 2 strokes which have taken my athletic life away but not my mind. I am opinionated, sometimes over the edge, controversial and will offend some people because I speak my mind. Since there is little of that left after the strokes, you can see what I mean! I am an avid sports fan and follow all sports. I have played every major sport and have tried my hand at others.I am a biracial George Plimpton without the fame or pro experience. I am an avid bowler, former Los Angeles On Air personality at the original KDAY, and an all around renaissance man. I speak about my reality, my truth, in my own way and about my life! I will not apologize and sometimes get too personal. Please enjoy the journey.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

2 Days Into The New Year, Already Curmudgeonly



Another day has come and gone.  Back to work for a 3 day week, and it was not pretty.  Sometimes I question what younger people get away with and if I was that bad back then?  The stories I have and the way I feel, well, we are going on a journey.

Over slept this morning, really didn’t feel like going to work.  Had trouble sleeping all night, the brain was in overdrive with work, so not a good start.  Left almost 20 minutes late and still got to work 20 minutes early.  Holiday traffic, but I tell you the Pasadena to Cypress drive is really wearing on me bad.  Anyhow, I walk in and low and behold, my colleague, the other person in the department, was not there.  Now, I know she claimed sick the day after Christmas and claimed it was a scheduled day off, but today was not.  How the heck, when you know we have 3 business days to settle students, do you call out sick?  I tell you, this chick is the epitome of what is wrong with some young workers.  She wants to do as little work and wants a promotion or to be in charge.  Yes, I have issues; I am more knowledgeable and have more experience.  I also have a degree, 13 years and critical thinking skills.  I am not bitching; I’ve only been there 3 months.  Look, when I am the oldest person in my department, most educated and experienced, it is obvious.  The lack of professionalism is apparent.  It’s a company where friends get jobs, competence is not rewarded and younger people get promotions.  When I say young, I am in an area where only 4 people are over 35, 18 are under 30.  Most are not degreed and they are working at a college?  But they get what they pay for.

The other thing, remember when jobs required you to actually be at work the day before and the day after a holiday or else you lost the holiday?  These young people don’t get that dedication or pride in their job.  Free check for as little work, and always looking to push responsibilities elsewhere and play around.  I have hated being the mature one, now I am the only mature one. 

Fitting end to my drive home.  The City of Burbank float coming down my street on the way back to Burbank with a Burbank & Pasadena Police Escort.  I worked in Burbank for 7+ years, and to see that float as the only float towed I saw made me miss my old job and the city that was very good to me.  I so want to go back there, time will tell.

I have been getting a laugh as my daughter is trying to get her brother’s turtle upright in his container.  It’s funny because she has always said she wants to be a doctor, but why did her mom & I both say she is gonna be a vet if she is a doctor.  She has the heart for it and wouldn’t be devastated as much if a patient died.

Heard that Rayenthal is gonna retire after the season ends, which really means after the Ravens get beat this weekend.  Yes Rayenthal is what I call him, cause he got away with murder like OJ.  He was a good player, but not as great as everyone thinks.  He was a system  linebacker, nothing more.  Hell, I’d be a great MLB if I had Reed, Suggs, Deion and the talented TEAM defensive scheme.  Sorry, but happy to see the gangbanger go.  And finally we get rid of his stupid pregame stomp ritual.  He has lost 3 steps the last year and has been in decline for 6.  Good bye, unless this is just for a big money contract for 1 year.

Today I saw what is wrong with today’s kids.  They want to dress older and not stay a kid.  I saw a 9 year old looking like a 17 year old, hoochie skirt and low cut top.  AT 9??? Parents, let your kids stay kids.  That’s what’s wrong.  Just like Honey Boo Boo.  That family would be all over DPSS radar.  That is just one nasty, rude and trashy family. 

I am so tired that I need sleep soon.  Gonna be interesting tomorrow at work.  Let’s see what I have to talk about tomorrow.

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