Apearl's Blog

This is a HOT video! I love me so Erykah! Since back in "Rim Shot" and "Next Lifetime" days! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNJt5ADHzIY

Where's the line between honest and rude? Where's the line between opinionated and not entertaining anyone elses opinion? Where's the line between unique and odd? Where's the line between open-minded and not having a opinion? Where's the line between not enough and too much? Several events over the last week caused me to wonder the about question. I know that every person is different and will do things their own way. But when is excusing your actions, especially when they are rude or uncalled for ok as long as those actions are caused by 'your personality' traits. I will give examples to help you understand. If I ask you a question and you answer with an attitude and harsh words. No matter if it agrees with me or not, does that give you the right be rude? Yes, you are being honest but you could be nice about it or even considerate of the others feelings. Yes, you are grown and so am I. So does that mean you can not try to be a littel PC? If you are o

Today is MLK day, it celebrates the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His birthday is actually January 15th, 1929. It is observed every third Monday of January. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person. Dr. King is known for was the chief spokesman of the nonviolent civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. King's nonviolent doctrine was strongly influenced by the teachings of Indian leader Mohandas Gandhi. In 1964, King became the first black American to be honored as Time magazine's Man of the Year. His efforts were not limited to securing civil rights; he also spoke out against poverty and the Vietnam War. Other milestones: 1954 Selected as pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama 1955 Received his Ph.D. in systematic theology from Boston University 1955-1956 Led a successful effort to desegregate Montgomery, Alabama, buses 1957 Helped

I love photos. Those who know me well, can tell you always be camera ready around me. I am known for snapping a pic of you when you least expect it. I love candid photos. Where you not necessarily looking at the camera and prepared for the picture. Here are a few of my favorite photographers. I recently learned that D-nice, the rapper, is now a photographer. D-nice is know for his hit "My name is D-nice." He is engaged to actress, Melinda Williams. She is best known for her role as Bird in Soul Food the series. Both photos by D-nice I spend a lot of time on his website . I love the passion he puts into his art. He catches the emotion and spirit of his subjects in his photos. Below are some of my favorite photos by him. This picture of Mary J. in South Africa is one of my favorites because it's an action photo and how the spot light is shown. The brooklyn bridge photo is beautiful. It's not taken on a clear night, but on a cloudy one. The bridge and lights make this