When going out on a first date, or even an interview, lots of us introduce our representatives. You might ask yourself, “Who is my representative?” Well, I’ll be more than happy to tell you.

Representative- your alter ego, the personality that swoops in when it’s time to impress someone. This representative will laugh at jokes you’d normally be stoned faced at. This representative could give a damn about The Apprentice, but likes the show when getting to know that special someone.

Okay, the problem with our representatives is that while they give a wonderful first impression, they are not fully you. We all need to know how to put our representatives on hold and show a potential candidate (boyfriend/girlfriend) the real us. Do this and relationships should last a lot longer than what they last.

One afternoon I was lying across my bed, and a praise song came on the radio. I was thinking of all the crime, hate, and drugs killing people. Families turning their backs on their love ones. The wars going on across our nations and many other things. It was like a divine anointing telling me that we must do more to love one another and look out for each other. These are special people who cross our path on a daily basis. Here are the words to the one particular song that touched my heart that day.

I need you, you need me we’re all apart of God’s body.
Stand with me agree with me. We’re all apart of God’s body.
It is His will that every need be supplied. You are important to me.
I need you to survive.
I wont harm you with the words from my mouth
I love you I need you I need you to survive.

This really got me to thinking, and I asked my self, what am I doing in my life and community to help someone and make a change in the effort to make a more positive world or community?  FOr one GBNews is a grate start for anyone to help make a difference so let us all share our knowledge and skills and help to make this the best web page on the net. Let's help to make a difference.

We are living in a time now where the homosexual lifestyle is more open in our community today. It is more talked about and visible to people than it was years ago.

Do you feel and law or a person should have the say that you can get married to, or to dictate how individuals love a person or not? If we live in America and the constitution says we have freedom of speech, is that true? Or are we still controlled on how we live our lives? I would like your to hear your opinion.

May this encourage you always.
Don't spend major time with minor people.

If there are people in your life that continually disappoint you,
break promises, stomp on your dreams, too judgmental, have different values
and don't have your back during difficult times...that is not a friend.

To have a friend, be a friend. Sometimes in life as
you  grow, your friends will either grow or go.
Surround yourself with people who reflect your
values, goals, interests and lifestyle.
When I think of any of my successes, I am thankful to GOD
from whom all blessings flow, and to my family and friends that enrich my
life.

Over the years my phone book has changed because
I have changed  for the better.
At first you think you're going to be alone, but after a while new people
show up in your life that make your life so much sweeter and easier to
endure.

Remember what your elders used to say, "Birds of
a feather flock together.
If you're an eagle, don't
hang around chickens:
Chickens Can't Fly!

I love my higher power,
whom I choose to call God
and thank Him for all that He
does in my life, therefore,
I'm passing this on.

Yes I do love the God as I understand him.  He is my source of existence and
Savior.
He keeps me functioning each and everyday.
Without Him, I would be nothing.

Without Him, I am nothing but with
Him I can do all  things.
(Phil 4:13)

Be Positive - Be Progressive - Take the time to
make a positive difference in someone's life.

Walk by faith
Not by sight

Receive God's blessings!

I decided to play secret agent and didn’t tell a soul where I was going for vacation. Only the select few: my moms and brother and one friend. No one else knew, even my friends out of state. I figured if my friends can be secretive about their business, so can I. Needless to say, they were unnerved by the fact I wasn’t so open about my travel plans when I’m usually pretty open about things.

To make it even more sickening, I told my friends that my phone will be off the entire time. Of course “the kids” went up! “WHAT!” “Suppose something happens?” “Then I will just call.”

My secret place was New Orleans, LA. I spent 5 days at the Ambassador Hotel (3 star). The hotel provided: valet parking, gym privileges, unlimited long distant and local calling and unlimited access to the internet. They call this the communication package. Which was 6.95 a day, plus my room. I was out about 300 bucks for a 5 day stay.

I went to hotels.com and found the hotel. Come to find out it was only four blocks from the quarters and basically across the street from the casino. So, I was like “OK!” this is where I need to be. BOOKED!

I drove in from I-65 east and as I was driving in, I could still the devastation from Katrina. You can look to your left and right and see piles and piles of rubble, blown out windows still and blocked roads. The places where they have had low income homes now have condos and 100k homes.

The spirit of New Orleans is still there, just not as strong. The people are still friendly and cordial. I took 100 in cash and the rest was on credit card. I had a pretty good time. I didn’t go and meet anyone, and I went alone. It was totally me time. I ate at café du monde, landries, gumbo file and a few others. I spend majority of my time at the casino and walking thru the quarters, gas is 3.20 in New Orleans, so I pretty much stayed still.

 I got my freak on just about daily except for a day or so. I did the peep show twice and the bath house twice. And yall, they grow them BIG down there. I was like oh my goodness! What a monster you have.  But all in all the guys were pretty nice.

The boys actually had jobs and did fairly well, unlike the dudes here in my city who just wants to be taken care of by either gender. And they were actually nice; you know how the boys can have a tude with ya. 

The final stay, the next morning, I ate at Orleans restaurant for breakfast, had a delicious meal and coffee. Relieved, stress free and content, I left and headed back.

Home.

ONLY when I got back did i disclose where I went.

Some good wisdom descended upon me today and I wanted to share it with the 360 tribe. It's been a rollercoaster of a year with trails and triumphs both great and small for me. Those changes are endowed complete with promise and potential for the better.

But 1st, we must MAKE ROOM for those faithful promises and emboldened potential beckons us into a new better place.  Take time to assess your life and world for clutter and disorder and make room for something else.

Many of our lives are overfull with things, objects and dare I say people that are equipping precious real estate in your world. Those power drains and lawless spirits that hinder us from embracing change.

These things, objects and individuals are clutter, just looming around your life and world impeding better blessing awaiting us.  It is not an easy task, but is long overdue.

Make Rooms that you may breathe deeply again.  Your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual self’s will be nourished to  stimulate new growth.

When this wisdom was glimsped by my spirit, I was struck speechless. I hope these words benefit you in some small way. Stay Strong Tribe

As GBM, we all have those days, in which we feel alone or lonely.  Even with close friends, our Boi's, running partners, the feeling of separation can be hard to deal with.

During the holidays are the most difficult, especially if one is astranged from your family and friends are not present.  

Many a day, I have spent in solitude family and friend far removed. Your Momma said there be days like this...

I often wonder WHO will be present  in my greatest time of need and be there for me to lean on. Someone to catch me if I fall.

Take some time and examine your world, someone in your life may need some assurance that they are not alone. Tell them , " I  Got Your Back" and if they have fallen,, Reach down and Pick your GBBrother up.

Strengthen the Tribe.