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T.E.N. Editorial...Shield & Protect Our Children

If you are in any way up on the current events, you have heard of Shaniya Davis before. Shaniya Nicole Davis was a 5 year old girl in North Carolina. A beautiful child who was raised by her father, Bradley Lockhart, for a majority of her life. After years of being raised by her father, Shaniya's mother, Antoinette Davis made a request that her daughter be allowed to live with her. Feeling confident in the mother being gainfully employed for six months, Bradley allowed Shaniya to move home with Antoinette on October 9, 2009. A month or so later, Shaniya is found dead on the side of a road. Her mother is in pregnant again and in jail, charged with Felony Child Abuse and Human Trafficking. A man, Mario Andrette McNeill has been charged with kidnapping Shaniya after hotel surveillance showed him with her. With all of those facts presented, one would pray that this is one big mistake and that a mother wouldn't sell her child...or allow her to be harmed. A friend of Shaniya's dad

Four Years of The Lexicon

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Well, my child is four. I'd like to share some of her greatest hits with you. Lexicon quote of the day: "I'm four now! I want forty dollars and tell my granny I want to go to Piccadilly". She's always had a strange facial expression. When she first got here, an Elder at my church asked if her daddy was white. No, he's beige She pooted Now, you see who she looks like from the nasal bridge up, right? Those are BIG eyes Lex and the Grizzlies hat. GO GRIZZ! "Who the hell are you, again"? Conk-ed out! She gon' touch the sky She broke OUT the crib! Cute Baby When she looks at me like that, it makes me nervous. Yolandalyn made Lex cook dinter as payment for her babysitting! HA! Nosy Baby Pothead Lex Obviously, I was taking too long. I took this photo because I wanted people to see that she kinda sorta does look like him. I was just amused that she kept calling that man by his first name! That's why he's now referred to as Donald. She will NOT sa

T.E.N. Brain Spillage, vol. 143

I ain't wrote a note in a month of Sundays...and I got a lot of crap to talk about. None of this mess matches, but just know that it needs to be said. *Tommy West* Not even 36 hours had passed from the time I asked C. Stephen Cranford "why in the hell haven't they fired Tommy West and he hasn't had a winning season since DVD's came out" to when Tommy West got fired. So like, Tommy West was mad as hell and basically told the media and nem that if they aren't going to invest in the Tiger Football team then they need to shut that bastard down. He also said he was the 7th coach to fail at the yob. I think he slick said it was RC's fault. I don't know, but what I DO know is that they haven't won a game since before all of us got post-high school swole. *Katt Williams* It's thievin' Pimpin! *"Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire"* That title is about as long as "To Wong Foo: Thanks for Everything, Julie New

Since Fokes Are "Cleaning House" Now...

Apparently, that's the phrase of the week! I'm going to use it for the next 24-48 hours! LMAO! So good family and friends, I'd like to share my thoughts on a situation. It involves a situation that many of you are familiar with, and others have experienced in another capacity. I'm not going to put any names out because I'm going to exercise a moderate amount of discretion today. Right now, I'm typing this with a cool, collected head and plenty of time to marinate. I have taken time to really think about the things that have bothered me because I wanted to make 100% certain that I made the right moves. At times, we tend to get angry about a situation, but not for the right reasons. As I look back over the last decade, I have seen instances where I got mad about the outcome of a situation. One in particular caused a rift in a very solid friendship for some time. Fortunately, I can say that time healed that wound, and we're still thick as thieves. In

A Blog That I Can't Get Right

You know how some people say that they just can't put their thoughts into words? Can't quite put their finger on it? Feeling speechless? This is what's goings on in this blog. Just a few days ago, I had something to happen to me that I never expected. I can't get into it because it's still a fresh wound, but there was a common thread in this ordeal. Chris. I had the backup of good damn friends, aka-The Wolfpack, and I am SO thankful for that. But when the Wolfpack went home, Chris was still there with me. Last night, I got yet another realization about Chris, and that was that I love him in a way I can't describe. Being in love with him and loving him a lot is the biggest understatement in the world. I mean, how can you love someone so damn much that you can't even sleep right when they're not there? You think about them so much, and you count down the hours until you're off of work and he's done playing Madden! I love him so much that slo

HEY! It's a T.E.N. Report!

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Today's rambunction (made that word up) is brought to you today by the letter D and the number 62. So, today's episode got some weddings in it, and a couple of babies. It's some more stuff in here, but if I tell you all of it now, you ain't gon' keep reading. HEEEEERE we go: This here is Emmy Rossum . I don't think many fokes know who the hell she is, but I remember her from "Phantom of the Opera" with that hot bowl of sex that is Gerard Butler. To about 15 more people around the world, she was Bulma in the "Dragonball: Evolution" movie. Well, fokes found out this 23 year old chick was married...when her husband filed for divorce. She's now dating the dreadhead dude from Counting Crows...who's like 45. (Right McNasty) Here are a few pics from the Khloe Kardashian/Lamar Odom Make Like Wedding ... Yeah, it's a Make Like Wedding for the reality show. See, they're not really married-married per se. They're more like hitched w

The Art of Being Grown

Good day good sirs and madams, This is a short rant/note to get some mess off my mammaries. I have to go ahead and put this out there. I know that some cats will try to see between the lines and "analyze" who I could be referring to. The thing is, a grown person will only focus on governing themselves accordingly...which means you might not qualify if you are trying to see who I'm "busting out". See how this goes? Good. Aight, as I was ranting...it doesn't take much to qualify as being a grown man or woman. However, it is a little deeper than being 18 with an MLGW bill in your name. It entails a little more responsibility, and it isn't easy. 1. First of all, as a grown person, your decisions will not always be popular with the general public. I had that as a status update some time ago, but I need to elaborate. You may do what is best for you and your situation, but it is guaranteed that in the process, someone will get pissed. It is a GUARANTE

A SOULFUL RELATIONSHIP (from an email I got)

I feels this here. Thanks Jode Jo! If you're not married yet, share this with a friend. If you are married, share it with your spouse or other married couples and reflect on it. An African proverb states, "Before you get married, keep both eyes open, and after you marry, close one eye." Before you get involved and make a commitment to someone, don't let lust, desperation, immaturity, ignorance, pressure from others or a low self-esteem make you blind to warning signs. Keep your eyes open, and don't fool yourself that you can change someone or that what you see as faults are not really important. Once you decide to commit to someone, over time their flaws, vulnerabilities, pet peeves, and differences will become more obvious. If you love your mate and want the relationship to grow and evolve, you've got to learn to close one eye and not let every little thing bother you. You and your mate have many different expectations, emotional needs, values, dreams, weakne

Random Thoughts From My Medulla

I would like to begin my outpouring of thoughts by saying that I am bored. If the things I say are odd, irregular and outright...well, odd and irregular, then fine. *Ted Kennedy is dead. I had no part of this. He was a cool guy, so I hope enjoys his time in Soul Heaven at the Johnnie Taylor concert. I heard Marvin Gaye was going to sing the Star Spangled Banner to open it up. *I don't like shoes. I'm not even wearing them right now. I think they are overated and frankly I am afraid of them. They are expensive and contrary to what I thought, they are not waterproof. *Certain people's voices annoy me. I'll hear them talking and I make that face like when you smell burnt popcorn or burnt greens. I can't tell them to shut the hell up, so I just tune to WTAM Brain Radio and sing Bootsy Collins songs until they stop talking. After which, I reply "this is true". *My phone is held together by duct tape. I should consider burning it, but I got some text

Educated Signifying at its Finest

Here's the letter I wrote: To Whom It May Concern: I am a tenant at 6111 at Ridgeway Crossing in Memphis, TN. I find that I should share with you the issues I am dealing with at my home. I have been a resident since February of this year, and in this short time, I have had my home broken into under mysterious circumstances, insect problems and have been without air conditioning twice since then. I wrote to management once before about the break in and the slow, lethargic way that my concerns were handled. After a little cat and mouse (not the fault of Ms. Moran of the Regional Office), I was able to share my problems. However, I find that I am dealing with yet another major problem…I have been without air conditioning since July 26, 2009. I made the service requests through the emergency operator on Monday, July 27th around 11am (because I got no answer in the front office). I called back shortly after and spoke to one of the ladies in the office. I was told someone would be out

Tam's Rules for Living

I've been putting these bad boys in statuses all day, so I thought that maybe I'd share a few more in a note. (Thanks Maria!) Feel free to add a few! #817-Seeing a hairstyle in a book and getting an idea is fine...but be mindful that a Rihanna haircut on an Esther Rolle head ain't right. #71-If you can sing, then sing on. But do not say you're going to be "The Next Prince (Michael Jackson, Al Green, etc.)" #911-If the guy you're talking to is trying to convince you that his "baby's mama" is a bitch, ho, triflin, etc., don't always believe the hype... #318-Not going to college is fine. At least get your High School Diploma/GED. Bragging that high school "wasn't your thing" is not sexy. #100-Tattoos of your current gf/bf name isn't a good idea. #101-Tattoos of your current nickname ain't a good idea either. #877-Don't put "Worked at Pure Passion from 1997-2001" on your resume...unless you're auditi

Ignorance Ain't Bliss

Rick James said we need Unity... He also took said Unity ring and went upside Charlie Murphy's head. With that being said, that is the problem I have been facing the last few months. It is expected for me to behave as a lady (or tomboy with good sense...go figure) in the face of a negative situation. I'm supposed to look foolishness in the eye and throw it a peace sign. Yeah, well it ain't that simple. I am supposed to be the upstanding citizen and allow ignorant people to fester off in a corner somewhere. I'm supposed to move right along without hesitation and say "let that ass be an ass", but after a certain amount of time, that grows tiresome! I just want to cut a shine! Lately, I have been faced with countless situations where ignorance has reared it's ugly ass head. Each time, I am encouraged to turn my head. Currently, I'm without air conditioning. At the time of this rant, it has been four days since I made the service request and I have

A Quick Zinger

hillbilly farmer who wanted to get a divorce paid a visit to a lawyer. The lawyer said, 'How can I help you?' The farmer said, 'I want to get one of them dayvorces.' The lawyer said, 'Do you have any grounds?' The farmer said, 'Yes, I got 40 acres.' The lawyer said, 'No, No, you don't understand, Do you have a suit? The farmer said, 'Yes, I got a suit, I wears it to church on Sundays.' The lawyer said, 'No, no, I mean, do you have a case?' The farmer said, 'No, I ain't got a Case, but I got a John Deere. The lawyer said, 'No, I mean, do you have a grudge?' The farmer said,'Yes, I got a grudge, that's where I parks the John Deere.' The lawyer said, 'Does your wife beat you up or something?' The farmer said, 'No, we both get up at 4:30.' By now the lawyer is getting frustrated but tries one last question .The lawyer said, 'Is your wife a nagger?' The farmer said, 'No, she's

50 Random Questions

1. What time did you get up this morning? - Part I-5:45. Part II-7:10. My ankle woke up at 7:50. 2. How do you like your steak? - Not bloody nor burnt 3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? - Transformers... 4. What is your favorite TV show? - King of the Hill. Even Lex knows some of the lines. 5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? - Oddly, it would be California... 6. What did you have for breakfast? - An omelette 7. What is your favorite cuisine? – Chicken. Does that count? 8. What foods do you dislike? - Liver. Period. 9. Favorite Place to Eat? - McAlisters 10. Favorite dressing? – Blue Cheese 11. What kind of vehicle do you drive? – 2006 Chevy Cobalt. Someone come get this thing... 12. What are your favorite clothes? – Jeans and baseball shirts. I'm so 1982. 13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? – Puerto Rico, Japan, Australia and Vegas. Might do Vegas first though. 14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? – I like chicken! 15. Where would you

It Don't Look Good on You Boo-Boo

Right now, I am still in my happy state of being. However, the joy and happiness in my heart do not cloud my vision from the way things really are. Chris and I are doing fine, and I thank God that we are. It's just that in my state of perpetual joy, I came down from my Cloud to get a 10 piece dark and a biscuit and realized that there are so many miserable people in this city. This may not be a new discovery to people, and it damn sure ain't new to me. It's as if fokes lay in waiting until they sense your happiness then all of a sudden... GOTCHA BITCH! Me being the slightly cantankerous individual that I am, I expeditiously cut a shine on the bastard. Okay, so having haters is not a new phenomenon and I'm sure that they didn't stop producing haters when I got mine. It just amazes me how some people go out of their way to darken your doorway. When it became public that The Deacon and I were an item, a simple two line message on Facebook resurrected the inner s

It's Liberation, Baby

The very first line of this song says "I'm in heaven"... And I think that's where I have been for a good minute. Right now as I'm writing this, I can't stop thinking about him. I find myself thinking about him in one way or another at every turn. I'm not obsessed or anything, but I'm still getting accustomed to being like I am right now. I'm free...liberated even. (Can't worry bout what another nigga thank...) This is a feeling that is new to me. I am free to feel and be how I so desire. I don't have to keep the walls up anymore. I don't have to be afraid to reach out to him and I damn sure don't have to hold back anything I think or feel. To some, this has never been a problem. For me, it's easier to tell someone to go to hell than it is to tell them my feelings. I was a hardass. I mean, it had been safer to be that way than to be hurt. When I had Lex, the wall got higher and stronger because I didn't want my daughter to se

T.E.N. Entertainment News for 7/15/09

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I ain't got much...so don't expect nothing rambunctious. FIRST of all, here is the link to Big Sue's page where she has the infamous, 1984 video of Michael Jackson's Pepsi commercial...the one where his hair gets burned. http://www.k97fm.com/pages .. /bigsue.html I seent it. It didn't look like the clip did on "The Jacksons: An American Dream" at all... Moving on... * Natalie Portman will be in the upcoming Thor movie playing a broad named Jane Foster. So far they have cast some dude named Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Tom Hiddleston as Loki. I don't know who in the hell they are, but that may not be a bad thing. I just wonder why they can't get Gerard Butler to play Thor...or anyone in that damn movie for that matter. He could be anybody in Asgard and still get my attentions... Alas, I digress. *This is Wocka Flocka Flame. Remember this face. This is the official murderer of hip hop. *This is a pic of Jurnee Smollet and Hydeia Broadbent . If you