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Unpacking BaggageJust going through my luggage, clearing out some things to make way for enlightenment Sunday, November 27, 2005Family Matters I got to watch a good amount of television this weekend. Among the highlights were about 8 hours of Law and Order, A documentary on the Kennedy wives, The Cosby Show Reunion, The Cosby Kids E True Hollywood Story, that sweet sixteen show, about 15 minutes of Being Bobby Brown (all I could stand) and about 3 hours of MTV's Run's House. All I can say is that Run's house is my absolute favorite new show. For those not in the know, Reverend Run was part of the group, Run DMC and brother to hip hop mogul, Russell Simmons. Matter of fact... Run DMC is the main reason why Russell is a mogul. Check the history.I love Run's House because, like the Cosby Show, it shows a seldom-seem glimpse of African American family life. Compared to the dysfunctional ghetto chaos of Being Bobby Brown, Run's House is a breath of fresh air. You actually can't compare the two because Run's House lacks the buffoonery of BBB. The main reason is that Run and his wife, Justine clearly live for their children and are committed to raising them to be upstanding citizens. AND they are on the same page! These children learn life lessons in each episode and it is all due to parents who are grounded and setting good examples of what they should grow to become. I'm not going to bash Bobby and Whitney. They do a good enough job. I will also stop campaigning to have BBB taken off the air. As long as we have Run's House to counterbalance, I'm cool.  
The holiday weekend is racing toward a close and I'm actually looking forward to getting back to work. This weekend has been many things. I was lucky enough to spend it with my partner, a good friend and his fab view of the Hudson River. Many thanks to Kevin for his warm hospitality. I love sweet people... not too sweet though. Thankfully, Kevin knows how to keep things real. We had actually planned to head to the Shelter to hear my favorite DJ, Sting International. All I can say is DA BEATS! However, we decided to stay in after a very busy week. Honestly I've been running non-stop since last Wednesday, when I drove some students to Wisconsin for a conference. That is a whole nother blog. I got back early Monday morning, but had no sleep at all. On Tuesday evening I had dinner at Caliente Cab, which was a throwback for me. Back in the day I used to go there with my best friend, Jose, for brunch on Sundays. Back then they had UNLIMITED margaritas, bloody marys and mimosa. Let's just say we were drunk ASSES! I remember one time we got so to' up that we staggered out out of the restaurant and fell asleep on a sofa that someone had thrown out. Thankfully I've been delivered. Still it was nostalgic and made me a little sad since Jose and I don't see each other that much anymore, but it's hard to be sad in the company of fellow bloggers Bobby Brown, Jr., The Texas Tiger and No4Real4Real, who I finally got to meet. Thanksgiving was really a sweet affair. It was actually spent among a few fellow bloggers. We ate... talked... ate... talked...ate some more... talked a little more and I left building with a greater glimpse into people I've been exchanging with this last three months. Among the attendees was Nathan "Seven" Scott, who is always a pleasure to see. He reminded me that I needed to be in the building this Wednesday when the New York-area Black bloggers get together for an evening of exchange. The guest list is pretty impressive so far. If you're not on it, don't worry about it. Just come on through. I'm definitely looking forward to a great networking opportunity and to kick off my holiday social calendar. 
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