Trying To Play Catch Up For The New Year...

What Can A Procrastinator Say???...

Well for starters I can say, Happy New Year!!!...As far as I'm concerned that saying is good to go until the end of the month. Yeah, I've been meaning to update my blog. But I said what the heck. I could stand to take a vacation from this. I'm not going to get too deep at all today. I'll just glide into my first blog post of the year. I hope all of you are doing well. What's going on with you? Here are a couple of random thoughts I have about various topics.

1. The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

I'm very appreciative that King and many others sacrificed and made things better for the generations coming after them. I just hope that we can do this for the generations that come after us. This is really the only true way to show honor.

2. Primaries and Caucuses

Is this presidential campaign getting dirty or what? Yes siree. But it's not surprising. I just wished Robert Johnson, the founder of BET, would have used better judgment and not put his whole foot down his throat. Yeah, he has a right to support Hillary Clinton, but was it really necessary for him to verbally suckerpunch Obama on the sly. Since when does Robert Johnson speak for black folks? Isn't he the one who held sanctified Sunday morning programming on BET, only to have booty shaking or other vulgar shows start viewing at 12 noon? Johnson wins the sit down and shut up award. Exit stage left.

3. Televison Shows Go Static

Is the writers' strike really bothering us? I can't speak for other folks, but the strike really isn't bothering me. I haven't been a prime time tv watcher for a long time now. I also understand that this isn't all about me. Writers are demanding that they get their fair cut of the profits and I don't blame them. Until the writers and the studios are able to reach an agreement, I'll continue to surf the web and watch DVDs and cable tv.

4. Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds Scrap and Run

What a big mess? The real story behind their so-called symbolic Bora Bora wedding ceremony and a split will come out sooner or later. Their public relations reps are in full effect stating that they are still friends, although they left Bora Bora on separate planes. M'kay. Rumors have stated that Eddie shouted at Tracey in front of people or Tracey wouldn't sign a prenup or Tracey wanted his money or Eddie was requiring Tracey to take his surname, etc. Then there was some talk about Johnny Gill. Who knows what is actually is true? I just think Tracey got out just in time. Hmph. All I know is I like hearing her ex-hubby singing about cooking as soon as he gets home. Tracey might want to call him up. One more thing, I can only imagine what Nicole, Melanie B "Scary Spice", and Tracey could dish about Eddie...

5. Another Secret Marriage

My cousin from Atlanta called me over the weekend to tell me that Martin Luther King, III got married about a couple of years ago and is about to become a dad with his new wife. Hmmm... First I'll say congrats and best wishes. I just don't know about the secret marriage part. I wouldn't be surprised if he actually got married two weeks ago or even two months ago. I just don't see how public records at the courthouse can be hidden from the media, other curious folks, and especially folks who work at the courthouse for two whole years. I still wish them the best.

6. Hollywood Is Pregnant With Possibilities

Everywhere you look stars are poking out. Garcelle Beauvais Nilon gave birth to twins a couple of months ago. Nicole Richie and Christina Aguilera gave birth about two weeks ago. Halle Berry and Jennifer Lopez are coming along nicely. Could you be next?

7. Yanni's Block is back. Enjoy!!!...