A More Meaningful Christmas

It's about the time that kids starting submitting their Christmas wish list to their parents, and most likely the parents are trying their best to fulfill the list. Before you go out shopping, stop to think about what the kids really need instead of the latest gadget or toy.Realistically, how much are kids going to benefit from playing a video

game or an expensive pair of shoes which probably won't last six months. I don't have any kids yet but I do know how manipulative they can be to get what they want from their parents.This year I challenge all parents to get their kids presents that are a little more meaningful as well as the usual wants. For example, maybe something that will help them secure their future such as introducing them to stocks,bonds and a college fund. There's absolutely nothing wrong with having the latest gismo  but try to throw in something that will help develop their future while still

nurturing their childhood #imjustsaying. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703609204575641101543378816.html?KEYWORDS=kids+and+investing

Happy Thanksgiving From Mrstayinhislanejones !!!!!!!!

I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. If you haven't done so already, please take the time out to give thanks.  I know we all sometimes complain about things we don't have and forget to give thanks for the things we do have. This is also the time of the year where you can eat as much as you want and not be labeled greedy lol. I can't wait for all the delicious food to hit the table and to be around family and friends. So now I wanna give thanks for all my wife, family,  & friends (real friends you know who you are), and a special prayer for those who don't have a family to be with. So now its your turn . What do you have to be thankful for?

Feel Good Music !!!!!!!

Anyone who really know me will tell you that I have genuine love for music. Music can make a bad situation feel a little better. For example, in the African American culture anytime you play Frankie Beverly's  "Before I Let You Go" that will definitely get a party started. I love all types of music but R&B is my all-time favorite. I know everyone is different when it comes to music and no genre is better than the other but everyone has a personal preference. What's your favorite kind of music?

5 minutes with William Finch

1.    Would you give a homeless person CPR if they were dying? No I wouldn’t give CPR to a homeless person.

2.    Are you old fashioned? Yea, but depends on what ur talking about.

3.    If you could do anything OR wish for anything that would come true, what would you wish? I would wish for all my family and friends to have what they need and desire.

4.    Tell me about someone you really admire?I really admire my brother. Because he g has the most giving heart out of anyone I know and he never wants anything in return.

5.    What are your goals in life? To do the will of God.

Discipline???????

Has discipline become a thing of the past? Why is it that children in 2010 behave so harshly towards authority and rules. Whatever happen to children that are well mannered and don't talk back to adults. Can we blame the children's behavior on the parents and just let that be the reason they act out. Honestly I think the whole idea of just letting a child misbehave is crap!!!!!! I feel its the parents responsibility to teach a child proper manners and behavior. Don't worry, I do know that sometimes kid act totally opposite from how they were taught, but seems like nowadays they aren't even being taught how to follow the rules!  What do u think about a child's discipline ?

Organic Foods !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is Organic food as good as they say it is ? Lately my wife and I have been buying mostly organic foods and I must admit that it is definitely more expensive than the regular selection. The sacrifice of spending more money is certainly worth it if you are going to better your health.One contributing factor that made us want to try organic foods is the combination of deadly toxins that are put into food to reproduce them. Educating ourself on what we are putting in our body's will help us down the road, to avoid illnesses. What do you think about Organic foods?   Advantages of Organic Foods

Pons and Cons of Social Networks !!!!!!!

How many of you feel that Social Networking sites like Facebook, Twitter,and Myspace should be the reason you don't get a job?Do you feel its fair that you lose your job based on what you say on these sites? I pose this question because some of the stuff people say and do on their pages and twit accounts are just ridiculous. It even makes me say "WHOA"... SMH. Nevertheless I'm in no way casting judgment on anyone regardless of what they decide to share online with the world. However if you want a job you must consider the attributes that employers are looking for #imjustsaying. Who wants to just settle and be content with the scraps of life? What do you think?

    http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/09/business/09facebook.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=facebook&st=cse

Is Reading Important ????

Reading plays a critical part in a child's development. Every child's ability to be successful at whatever he or she embarks on is completely based on reading and comprehension. I know people tend to feel that they can be too old to improve their reading or feel they can never get over this obstacle, but trust me...it can be done. So in your spare time indulge your self in a book, magazine, and or newspaper. The time spent bettering yourself learning how to read will eventually pay off for you, I guarantee it.  http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Importance-Of-Reading-To-Children&id=1186210

For Colored Girls ???????

My wife and I got a chance to see Tyler Perry's  "For Colored Girls...", last night and it was one of the best movies I have ever seen. This movie is a must see for all women, across the board no matter what race. This movie really exposes a lot of the wrong doing that men put women through. This is one of the best movies Tyler Perry has ever produced, hands down. I must say that this movie has so much substance and makes you think. It forces couples and friends to talk about very important issues that women are facing and have been dealing with for many years now. For those of you that have seen the movie, how has it changed your view of women? of men? of relationships? When you get some free time check out "For Colored Girls" by Tyler Perry...   For information go here

Changing Roles ??????

Times have really changed........... a guys approach to dealing with women is not the same as it used to be. Is it a good or bad thing? Men handle women differently than they did twenty plus years ago? For example, I have heard of instances where women have got down on one knee and proposed to their boyfriend.  This is just a little backwards and makes a woman look a little desperate to be doing the asking. I'm a forward thinker and all but what happened to the roles in a relationship. There are just certain boundaries that should be respected. So do you agree or disagree this and give me your honest opinion?

R.I.P. Whidley"Snake The Great" Philius

"Snake The Great"

C/O 2003

 R.I.P. Whidley"Snake The Great" Philius he was shot on October 29, 2010 in Columbia South Carolina he was the younger brother of Butler Philius. There is a lot of speculation on what happened  on that night to cause Snake to get shot. This senseless act just didn't have to happen but unfortunately it did and I believe he is in a better place now. Snake and I played football together at Miami Northwestern, he was only one year behind me and was apart of the C/O 2003. I remember Snake as a guy that kept to himself and never got into trouble. If you knew "Snake The Great" or want to comment about gun violence please do so.