Monday, August 30, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
President Obama is NOT a Muslim!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Court Determines Georgia Inmate Troy Davis Can Be Executed!
Long Beach Poet/Author Sequoia Neff Finalist for Woman of the Year!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Kongo Square Chat with Sequoia Neff
Jaycee: Welcome to our latest Kongo Square Chat. This week I am honored to feature Poet/Writer Sequoia Neff who's just released her first collection of poetry, "The Diary of a Woman". Welcome to A Choice of Weapons and thanks for sharing with us at our Kongo Square Chat.
Sequoia Neff: Thank You for having me.
Jaycee: Believe me the pleasure is mine. Congrats on your collection of poetry. Is this your first release or have your been published before?
Sequoia Neff: This is my first poetry publication, actually my background is in music. I've been writing songs and lyrics for years.
Jaycee: So how did the "Diary of Woman" come about?
Sequoia Neff: I've always written poetry. It started with my Mom and my Grandmother who both encouraged me to write. I've been writing since I was about eight years old. So, I was writing about things that are close to my heart and my Husband was the one who said that I needed to put these poems in a book.
Jaycee: Is "Dairy of a Woman" a new Feminist manifesto?
Sequoia Neff: When I named the collection "The Diary of a Woman" I thought about what that title may invoke but no it's not feminist poetry, it's my personal story. This is poetry that I would hope that my Daughter and Sons would read. These are the stories of my Sisters, My Mother, Grandmother, my friends. You don't have to BE a Woman to enjoy my poetry or relate to the stories in the collection cause Men will find that they can relate to these stories too.
Jaycee: Whew! Cool, I thought It was gonna be a real Man basher! (Laughter)
Sequoia Neff: Noooooo! (Laughter) It's not a Man basher! The poems share a strong Woman's opinion and tell a true story. That's the important part. If I write a poem about a relationship gone bad, It's not bashing Men cause a Woman wrote it! The reader can feel the power and truth in the words that surpasses gender.
Jaycee: What inspires you to write?
Sequoia Neff: Everything! I grew up reading everything. My Mother and Grandmother encouraged me to read everything, to look around and take in everything so it comes out in my writing.
Jaycee: Who are some of your favorite poets or writers?
Sequoia Neff: Well, I've read Langston Hughes but I can't say that I read one specific poet or type of poetry. I think that what I have written is wholly original. It's raw and unique.
Jaycee: Well, upon reading a few of your pieces and listening to you recite a few. I hear Sonia Sanchez's style cadence in your work. Your visuals are very earthly and powerful. Had your listened or read Sonia?
Sequoia Neff: No, I haven't. Writing is something that I've always done, that's why I say my style if I have one is original because I didn't study the forms or attempt to pattern myself in a style or like another poet. Does that make sense?
Jaycee: Actually, it does. Your method is wholly organic. Cool! So what's next?
Sequoia Neff: Well, I've really been promoting the book. I'm thankful because the response has been amazing!
Jaycee: So, will we be seeing another poetry collection or perhaps some fiction?
Sequoia Neff: I coach the kids on the Long Beach No Limit Track Club and I dedicate alot of time to that but I have a few musical projects that I will be involved in. I hope to have them released soon. (I am working on a "part 2" to "The Diary of a Woman" and I will be including other woman writers, and they will tell their story. I am also working on a novel right now)
Jaycee: Sequoia, thank you for sharing with us at the Kongo Square Chat. Blessings to you and your family. Where can folks grab the book?
Sequoia Neff: You can purchase the book through www.sequoianeff.com or if you have a Facebook page, you can order through my profile page on Facebook. Also please check out the Long Beach No Limit Track Club, out website is www.longbeachnolimit.com. Our athletes are between the ages of 5-17 all donations are appreciated!
http://www.sequoia/
http://www.sequoia/
This is Mista Jaycee signing off until next time.
BE Prayerful! BE Mindful! BE Careful!
Jaycee
All Poetry contained in this interview is Copyright of Sequoia Neff. All Rights Reserved. All interviews and material contained in A Choice of Weapons is Copyright and property of Mista Jaycee. All Rights Reserved. Used with Permission only.
Sequoia Neff: Thank You for having me.
Jaycee: Believe me the pleasure is mine. Congrats on your collection of poetry. Is this your first release or have your been published before?
Sequoia Neff: This is my first poetry publication, actually my background is in music. I've been writing songs and lyrics for years.
Jaycee: So how did the "Diary of Woman" come about?
Sequoia Neff: I've always written poetry. It started with my Mom and my Grandmother who both encouraged me to write. I've been writing since I was about eight years old. So, I was writing about things that are close to my heart and my Husband was the one who said that I needed to put these poems in a book.
Jaycee: Is "Dairy of a Woman" a new Feminist manifesto?
Sequoia Neff: When I named the collection "The Diary of a Woman" I thought about what that title may invoke but no it's not feminist poetry, it's my personal story. This is poetry that I would hope that my Daughter and Sons would read. These are the stories of my Sisters, My Mother, Grandmother, my friends. You don't have to BE a Woman to enjoy my poetry or relate to the stories in the collection cause Men will find that they can relate to these stories too.
"Daddy's Little Girl"
Excerpts from The Diary of a Woman
I have never experienced any Father/Daughter traditions
I was never Daddy's little girl
because you denied me a Father from the moment I entered the world
But I know, that I'm worth someone loving, even if, to you I don't belong
though your words left unspoken, left my heart broken it gave me reason to be strong...
Jaycee: Whew! Cool, I thought It was gonna be a real Man basher! (Laughter)
Sequoia Neff: Noooooo! (Laughter) It's not a Man basher! The poems share a strong Woman's opinion and tell a true story. That's the important part. If I write a poem about a relationship gone bad, It's not bashing Men cause a Woman wrote it! The reader can feel the power and truth in the words that surpasses gender.
Jaycee: What inspires you to write?
"First Love"
Excerpts from The Diary of a Woman
I was hanging out with some friends when you approached me
I could tell you liked what you saw they way you looked at me
Cracked a few jokes and made a Sister giggle, said you just wanted to hang but I knew you wanted
wiggle. I didn't want to seem forward, so I gave a little chase
but you put forth the effort, so I gave you a little taste
Jaycee: Who are some of your favorite poets or writers?
Sequoia Neff: Well, I've read Langston Hughes but I can't say that I read one specific poet or type of poetry. I think that what I have written is wholly original. It's raw and unique.
Jaycee: Well, upon reading a few of your pieces and listening to you recite a few. I hear Sonia Sanchez's style cadence in your work. Your visuals are very earthly and powerful. Had your listened or read Sonia?
"I Remember"
Excerpt from the Diary of a Woman
I remember when I first met you
The tingly feeling when you touched me
the anticipation of you making love to me
I was so into you....
I remember when I first fell in love
the void I felt when you weren't around me
So happy that you found me I couldn't get enough...
Sequoia Neff: No, I haven't. Writing is something that I've always done, that's why I say my style if I have one is original because I didn't study the forms or attempt to pattern myself in a style or like another poet. Does that make sense?
Jaycee: Actually, it does. Your method is wholly organic. Cool! So what's next?
Sequoia Neff: Well, I've really been promoting the book. I'm thankful because the response has been amazing!
Jaycee: So, will we be seeing another poetry collection or perhaps some fiction?
Sequoia Neff: I coach the kids on the Long Beach No Limit Track Club and I dedicate alot of time to that but I have a few musical projects that I will be involved in. I hope to have them released soon. (I am working on a "part 2" to "The Diary of a Woman" and I will be including other woman writers, and they will tell their story. I am also working on a novel right now)
Jaycee: Sequoia, thank you for sharing with us at the Kongo Square Chat. Blessings to you and your family. Where can folks grab the book?
Sequoia Neff: You can purchase the book through www.sequoianeff.com or if you have a Facebook page, you can order through my profile page on Facebook. Also please check out the Long Beach No Limit Track Club, out website is www.longbeachnolimit.com. Our athletes are between the ages of 5-17 all donations are appreciated!
http://www.sequoia/
http://www.sequoia/
This is Mista Jaycee signing off until next time.
BE Prayerful! BE Mindful! BE Careful!
Jaycee
All Poetry contained in this interview is Copyright of Sequoia Neff. All Rights Reserved. All interviews and material contained in A Choice of Weapons is Copyright and property of Mista Jaycee. All Rights Reserved. Used with Permission only.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Prop 8 keeps coming back like a rash!
Voters in the State of California voted to define the institution of Marriage as a Union between one Man and one WOMAN and outlaw Marriages between citizens of the same sex. Now the courts have declared that it's unconstitutional and struck it down or granted a stay on striking it down or whatever. What surprises me is voter outrage! It seems that the majority always feels that it's rights should be honored irregardless of the State or Countries history of protecting the Minorities right against the tyranny of the majority.
Long time readers of A Choice of Weapons know that I am against Prop 8. I am a Biblical Faith Believer and have a church home. I am married and happy about it. That said, Prop 8 was wrong! Why? Two gay Men or Women would like to marry and enjoy all the benefits of being married. They are of legal age. 18 and above. They pay taxes, work and are citizens of the State and Country. The State in my opinion has no right to infringe upon that right. What is the state or majorities justification? Judeo/Christian Church law? We are not under Church law and we Shouldn't be. Other than some religious prejudice and sentiment what practical reasoning is there to justify denying a Gay couples right to legally marry? None!
I decided to read up on the history of marriage in America. In 1862, Congress proposed the Morrill Anti-Bigamy Act clarifying marriage and outlawing polygamy. What? Marriage had to be defined? You mean that regular heterosexual Men and Women did not have a defined legal definition of marriage? The Church wedding was not enough? No! And it never was. Why? Because it was not the only Church. In fact, it wasn't until 1878 that the Supreme Court settled the matter in Reynolds versus United States.
There are other religious faiths and sects that have different views on polygamy, for example? Throughout history Christian nations have allowed plural marriage for different reasons. War for example. The German Religious reformer Martin Luther observed that one nobles was in a constant state of fornication and adultery and allowed him to take a second wife. There was controversy among the people about this decision and it was kept secret. So heterosexual couples and the institution of marriage had to be defined. Rules had to be set up! Fair rules! Now, Mormons in my opinion should be allowed to have multiple Wives and Husbands cause it's part of their religion. That sets it apart from the mass majority who have different views on it.
So back to allowing Homosexual couples to marry. Is marriage really threatened as an institution if Gay Couples are allowed to legally marry? Why? Can a Pastor or Religious institution refuse to marry or officiate over the ceremony? Of course they can refuse! Now, if an institution is accepting Federal or States monies then they may lose it! That may piss some off but it's true and right! They may lose their tax exception. What may be the remedy? Pastors stop officiating ceremonies and this is left to the states.
But I'm jumping the gun. There is no reason other than bigotry why this law was even proposed. That's right BIGOTRY! Judeo/Christian/Islamic religious thinking condemns homosexually as a Sin. Ir speaks to our fear and/or loathing of homosexuals. That said it should not matter to State Law. Why? If God (IAM) is upset then let God (IAM) deal with that and that individual.
I only have two things that I feel should be required concerning a legal same sex marriage. The sex of spouse. Partner Spouse should be used in lieu of Husband and Wife. That is denotes Male and Female. (B) If a Man divorces his Partner and gets married again, to a Female for example, I think the Female should be able to check if He has been married before and TO WHOM! That way everyone knows what pools they been dippin in dig?
Let Everyone Marry Who want to!
BE Prayerful! BE Mindful! BE Careful!
Jaycee
Long time readers of A Choice of Weapons know that I am against Prop 8. I am a Biblical Faith Believer and have a church home. I am married and happy about it. That said, Prop 8 was wrong! Why? Two gay Men or Women would like to marry and enjoy all the benefits of being married. They are of legal age. 18 and above. They pay taxes, work and are citizens of the State and Country. The State in my opinion has no right to infringe upon that right. What is the state or majorities justification? Judeo/Christian Church law? We are not under Church law and we Shouldn't be. Other than some religious prejudice and sentiment what practical reasoning is there to justify denying a Gay couples right to legally marry? None!
I decided to read up on the history of marriage in America. In 1862, Congress proposed the Morrill Anti-Bigamy Act clarifying marriage and outlawing polygamy. What? Marriage had to be defined? You mean that regular heterosexual Men and Women did not have a defined legal definition of marriage? The Church wedding was not enough? No! And it never was. Why? Because it was not the only Church. In fact, it wasn't until 1878 that the Supreme Court settled the matter in Reynolds versus United States.
There are other religious faiths and sects that have different views on polygamy, for example? Throughout history Christian nations have allowed plural marriage for different reasons. War for example. The German Religious reformer Martin Luther observed that one nobles was in a constant state of fornication and adultery and allowed him to take a second wife. There was controversy among the people about this decision and it was kept secret. So heterosexual couples and the institution of marriage had to be defined. Rules had to be set up! Fair rules! Now, Mormons in my opinion should be allowed to have multiple Wives and Husbands cause it's part of their religion. That sets it apart from the mass majority who have different views on it.
So back to allowing Homosexual couples to marry. Is marriage really threatened as an institution if Gay Couples are allowed to legally marry? Why? Can a Pastor or Religious institution refuse to marry or officiate over the ceremony? Of course they can refuse! Now, if an institution is accepting Federal or States monies then they may lose it! That may piss some off but it's true and right! They may lose their tax exception. What may be the remedy? Pastors stop officiating ceremonies and this is left to the states.
But I'm jumping the gun. There is no reason other than bigotry why this law was even proposed. That's right BIGOTRY! Judeo/Christian/Islamic religious thinking condemns homosexually as a Sin. Ir speaks to our fear and/or loathing of homosexuals. That said it should not matter to State Law. Why? If God (IAM) is upset then let God (IAM) deal with that and that individual.
I only have two things that I feel should be required concerning a legal same sex marriage. The sex of spouse. Partner Spouse should be used in lieu of Husband and Wife. That is denotes Male and Female. (B) If a Man divorces his Partner and gets married again, to a Female for example, I think the Female should be able to check if He has been married before and TO WHOM! That way everyone knows what pools they been dippin in dig?
Let Everyone Marry Who want to!
BE Prayerful! BE Mindful! BE Careful!
Jaycee
Friday, August 13, 2010
LA County Sheriff Annouces Body Found in Malibu Canyon Ravine is Richardson
Thursday, August 12, 2010
I Wasn't Gonna Post This One but I GOTZ To!
A White Man has never been executed for the rape of Black Woman in American History but a Black Man has been executed for the rape of a White Woman. Black Men have been convicted of the murder of a Police Officer and sentenced to be executed for that murder but history does not bear witness to a White Police Officer being charged with Murder and convicted of it in a State Court.
No, the Federal Goverment usually charges a defendent with violating our civil rights and they are convicted in Federal Court of that but NOT MURDER! Then, they or their departments are charged money for it!
Oscar Grant, was killed while being arrested, on the BART transit train platform in Oakland, CA. He was lying face down and shot in the back! Videos of the arrest and shooting were caught on tape. The Officer was arrested, charged with murder and the venue of his trail was changed to Los Angeles. The jury had no Black Folks on it! NONE! There was one juror who declined to state their race! If they were Black, MIXED or otherwise, it stil sux! The Officer was not convicted of MURDER! He was convicted of the lesser offense of Involutary manslaughter! Once again as in the FEDERAL cases, wronged Black folks were given the LESSER!
ONCE again, the system upheld it's unspoken rule. NO WHITE MAN WILL BE CONVICTED OF MURDER WHEN IT'S A BLACK MAN! NO POLICE OFFICER WILL BE CONVICTED OF THE MURDER OF A BLACK MAN! IT WILL ALWAYS BE JUSTIFIABLE HOMICIDE! Always!
Why are you reducing this to RACE Mista Jaycee? WHY YOU PLAYING THE RACE CARD MISTA JAYCEE? I'm not playing! This IS about Race! Playing the race card is about using our REAL AMERICAN SHARED HISTORY as an excuse or a ploy to deflect away from the truth. This is NOT a case of PLAYING the RACE CARD! This is about the EXECUTION of a Black dude named OSCAR GRANT by a white POLICE OFFICER who may have intended to tase him but shot him in the back instead.
I have a problem with the so called taseing explanation. Oscar Grant was lying face down begging the officer not to tase him. An amatuervideo recording showed Grant lying face down begging the officer "Please Don't tase me!" So, you mean to say you meant to do it anyway officer? Why? Oscar was face down. Instead you mistook your service weapon as the taser gun and shot him in the back. It doesn't add up! A taser gun and a 380/41/44/45/9MM hand weapon DO NOT resemble one another. They DO NOT Feel the same! They don't! The story does not add up. You were breaking up a fight! You got mad! The arrestee is lying face down without a weapon and not/or no longer resisting arrest. You meant to tase him! WHY? No! You may not have meant to MURDER HIM Officer! You meant to TORTURE HIM but not MURDER HIM!
You should be in jail for MURDER! Why? Cause that's what you did! Well AMERICAN JUSTICE protects you from being tried twice for MURDER, that's good for you! But here's to JUSTICE being served in court for you anyway not just for OSCAR but for every COP who makes an arrest. FOR every person who is arrested. None of us want to go through this bull shit again, unfortunately, this is America and we always come back to this bullshit again.
BE Prayerful! BE Mindful! BE Careful!
Jaycee
Body in Malibu Ravine may be remains of Mitrese Richardson
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Ramadan Mubarak!
BE Prayerful! BE Mindful! BE Careful!
Jaycee
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Shaquille O'Neal Signs Nefarious Pact!
The Big Diesil! The Big Number! Superman! John Henry Irons! Steel! Shaq FU! How could you? Has your rivalry with KOBE consumed you so much that you betray those of us who held you down? Long after you left the MOST BELOVED LOS ANGELES LAKERS we cheered for you! YOU joined the MOST HATED boston celtics!
We forgave your transgressions! Coming into camp out of shape! Nursing injuries not in the SUMMER but during the SEASON cause you were on the clock! We forgave!
Yet, love or not BIG FELLA, YOU BETRAYED US! Well Obi Wan cried as he struck down Anakin Skywalker and perhaps we too will weep when the Purple and Gold runs you over.
BE Prayerful! BE Mindful! BE Careful!
Jaycee
We forgave your transgressions! Coming into camp out of shape! Nursing injuries not in the SUMMER but during the SEASON cause you were on the clock! We forgave!
Yet, love or not BIG FELLA, YOU BETRAYED US! Well Obi Wan cried as he struck down Anakin Skywalker and perhaps we too will weep when the Purple and Gold runs you over.
BE Prayerful! BE Mindful! BE Careful!
Jaycee
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Daddy's Lil Girl! Montana Fishburne Gone Wild!
CSI Lead Actor/Thespian Laurence Fishburne is earning his Daddy Stripes right now. It's all over the Internet that his Daughter, Montana Fishburne AKA "Chippy D" has began an Adult Film Career.
I heard that she feels that this is an in road to fame ala Kim Kardashian's Sex tape! If that's true then WTF?
Kim Kardashian is who you are trying to emulate? Why?
What talent has Kim Kardashian displayed to become famous? She has her "DADDY'S" Last name. She has a curvy figure. She has a big ass! Although if she was Black that ass would be considered standard, even average by Sista Standards. She dated a few Famous Athletes. So what? If her last name had not been Kardashian, her curvy figure, big ass, and sex tape would mean nothing. NOTHING! And that's who you emulate?
They say that it's Montana's revenge on Daddy!
News Flash! This is for all the Daughters out there. If you become a stripper or an adult film entertainer. That's NOT a reflection on ME or my Parenting. There are plenty of Father's who's "Baby Girls" have taken jobs as strippers and adult actresses who came from good solid backgrounds and homes. They were not abused or neglected. That's a myth! It's gives Baby Girl an out in case her choice immediately bites her in the ass! (In a bad way)
It's the WOMAN's Choice to go into line of work NOT Daddy's! Maybe Daddy couldn't articulate his feelings for you in the way you needed it but he would never choose a PORN Career for you! What did Daddy do wrong? HE DIVORCED MOMMY!
So! Maybe, Mommy was a Bytch! Ever think of that? HE Always wanted a SON! So....that doesn't mean that he didn't adore his daughter. HE married someone else! He didn't come to my plays! HE didn't call me on the weekends? Not an excuse for revenge! It's YOUR Choice!
Now, back to Montana Fishburne. If you wanted to be an actress, porn is not the way to go. Your Father is one of America's leading thespians! You bear his name. HIS name gets YOU into workshops! YOUR Talent keeps you there! There are alot of ways to get fame. YOU Chose PORN! Name me one ADULT Film actress who has truly crossed into the mainstream? Heather Hunter? Not in the mainstream although she has done some mainstream work. She's still PORN Star Heather Hunter! JENNA Jameson? Not in the mainstream although she's made a ton of dough with her corporation. Marilyn Chambers? None of them have achieved Mainstream success! None,went on to become Halle Berry, Scarlett Johannsen! NONE!
There are alot of Sons and Daughters of Famous folks who follow into their parents footsteps. Lenny Kravitz is Roxy Roker's Son! His Daughter, Zoe is a model. She's beautiful, like her actress Mother, Lisa Bonet. See how that works! Actress Maya Randolph is Singer Minnie Ripperton's Daughter. Notice Maya made it on her talent. Sure, her Mother is famous but famous for being a Singer not an Actress!
But what the hell do I know. Nicole Richie got famous for what? Being Lionel Richie's baby! Paris Hilton famous for being a Hilton! Snooki! Hell, I guess what passes for fame these days is just being on tv.
Well Laurence, dear friend, have a good drink of some top shelf liquor! Sip it slow and know that this will pass. You've been around long enough to know that FAME and INFAMY come and go, but a Father's love for their child should never do so.
Damn it MONTANA! Get out of that business!
BE Prayerful! BE Mindful! BE Prayerful!
Jaycee
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