So I’m sure you have heard all about the Trayvon Martin case. If not, I urge you to read all the news articles there are about the case. A lot of people are making this a black and white issue which I can understand because of what Zimmerman said on the 911 take calling him an “f*&%ing coon.” I personally don’t care what race either one was. I just believe that justice should be served for what was done. My best friend [and new blogger] wrote a post about it:

Wow! That was the only word that came to mind when I initially heard the Trayvon Martin story. 28 year old , George Zimmerman, shot and killed an unarmed 17 y/o boy, Trayvon Martin. Here is the kicker: no arrest has been made in connection with Martin’s death…….

So, someone is dead….we know who shot him…..but no one has been arrested….?? I am no expert, but I have watched enough episodes of the First 48 to know Zimmerman shouldn’t be walking free right now. I am literally laughing to myself as I type this because this sounds unreal to me.

911 Calls

K. I listened to the 911 calls from the neighbors and Zimmerman’s 911 call. I got acquainted with Mr. Zimmerman’s voice before I heard the death cries in the background from the neighbor’s call. In my opinion the voice crying for help was probably the most heartbreaking thing I’ve heard in a long time…….. I do not know who was yelling for help in background of the 911 call but I know it did not sound like a grown a$$ man CRYING OUT for help….. so on to the next lie!

the confrontation

There are conflicting stories as to the altercation that happened in the common area between the buildings the night Trayvon was killed. Was Trayvon on top of Zimmerman? Did Zimmerman push Trayvon? I don’t think any of that is relevant…

The bottom line is this: George Zimmerman, the overzealous watchman, should not have pursued Trayvon Martin period. WATCHmen are to observe, u know–watch!? The moment Mr. Zimmerman took it upon himself to follow Trayvon he became the aggressor. I believe he was no longer acting in self-defense…… How can a killer be backed by a loosely interpreted Stand Your Ground Law??

Since when do police take a such a strong stance on refusing to enforce a punishment, KNOWING a crime was committed? All criminals are presumed innocent until proven guilty…right? Without hesitation, an arrest should have been made and it’s the job of the attorneys, jury, & judge to sort it out at trial…..u know–the whole point of the ”justice system”.

Fear

George Zimmerman “feared” his life so his killing of Trayvon Martin was justified……. *chuckles* Mr. Zimmerman fearing his life, is currently in hiding…. I wonder if he is experiencing the same degree of “fear” for his life he felt the night he killed Trayvon? Is he fearing his life the same way Trayvon Martin felt the moment before his life was taken?

If Zimmerman and I were to cross paths in my neighborhood and I was wearing a hooded sweatshirt containing skittles and a tea….

the Movement

on a positive note…. the media’s attention to this story provided an opportunity for people to come together and be the voice for Trayvon Martin…. So let’s use this opportunity to rise as one #HoodiesUp

Contribution by Kennith Griffin

I have a pretty unique work situation. I absolutely love my job and I am great friends with my coworkers. My husband thinks that it is so funny because he is in the complete opposite situation that I am at his office. Everyone that I work with gets along famously. We even decided to have an “Oscar party” this year at the office. We have a big projector at the office and we decided to dress up in our formal attire, come to the office ( yes on Sunday night) and watch the Oscars by streaming them using our t1.xo internet connection at the office. On the Friday before the party, my boss asked me to be in charge of the decorations. In my opinion I had a pretty generous budget. I went to the fabric store and made a red carpet. I set up the chairs in front of the projector screen and covered them in a beautiful metallic fabric. The party was great fun! I was a little disappointed that my favorite movie, “the Help” didn’t get the best picture award. Maybe I will have better luck with my Oscar guessing card next year!

Guest post written by my buddy Aldo Mays

Yesterday, I got kind of worried because I have a little lump that has come up under my arm. It’s not just a little lump, but it really hurts. I looked up my symptoms on WebMD using my clear wireless internet connection. I know that you aren’t suppose to ever google your symptoms, but I did it anyway. Luckily though, I have deduced that I don’t think that I have a lymphoma or some really rare cancer. I determined that the painful and swollen little lump located in my armpit was actually a swollen lymph node. The website said that allergies and infection can cause lymph node swelling. Then it occurred to me what was causing the swelling of my lymph nodes. I have to get allergy shots ( I’m really allergic to dogs and cats) on Fridays. Last Friday I went up on my serum level and my arms had swollen up so much it looked like I have elephantitis. I called my allergist and asked if this could be the cause. They said that it was most likely the cause, but I still have to go in and have it checked out.

At church, I have been the only one singing Praise and Worship each and every Sunday. I didn’t mind one bit but there would be times that I would just want a break. So my dad started doing some every once in a while. That helped a lot.

Very recently, my oldest sister joined and now we rock it each Sunday. I’m super excited about it now. My dad and brother-n-law play along sometimes as well.

The only thing I wish we could change were the microphones. I would like to use wireless yamaha microphones. That way I don’t have to worry about tripping over the cord or not being able to move around because the cord doesn’t reach.

Maybe I can talk my dad into getting some (since he’s the Pastor). Here is a song my sister and I performed one Sunday. We sing to performance tracks and my dad and brother-n-law play the drums and bass as well.

Enjoy!

I can’t believe that it’s almost Easter already. I just noticed it because I went to the store today and I saw rows upon rows of Easter stuff. I even saw an ad to get your easter baskets delivered which I didn’t know that was possible! LOL

I personally don’t call it Easter. I call it Ressurection Sunday because I’m not celebrating a bunny rabbit. I’m celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ!

Which reminds me… I need to start getting the choir songs together so we can learn them!

Are you a doctor? Come get your Medical Malpractice Insurance here!!

Speaking of doctors, I need to go to one. I need my yearly check up and I think I may start back on birth control just to make sure I stay monthly. I swear my body doesn’t know what it wants to do. I’ll end up skipping a month or two for no reason.

My oldest sister has the same problem and from what I hear it makes it difficult to get pregnant. She is now taking meds to help get her pregnant. I am not wanting a child any time soon so I am not worried about it.