NEW BLOG!

This one will remain - I suppose. However, I have taken my blogging talents to Tumblr (a la King James). The new blog can be found here.

Peace.

The Princess

The Princess

She is fair
though her complexion, golden, is new
her royal hair
a compliment to her Tyrian hue
not of the physical - more of her mental
with her high ideals and discerning chin
she rules with Love - smooth enough
and with beauty that resides within
an electric smile, piercing eyes
a beauty rarely captured
and so rarely reprised
but her strange fruit, of brown roots
projects this Mercedes-Benz, you see -
Like No Other
her mind so strong
rests above and along,
the moral arc -
so said the King
so the princess with dire dialect
from an island nation -
with exotic energies
that would incline the Masons
to intellectually genuflect
is but so fair, and Tyrian too
She is the Jamaican princess
She is. . .
and remains. . .
you

The Princess | Music Codes

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Hello world!! How are you? So this summer I've been exploring my writing; delving deeper into my creative side, whatever that may be - and exploring what rests within the treasure chests of my imagination.

I took it upon myself to just write. Freely and unabashedly. I let life inspire me and my writing: friends, feelings, thoughts, experiences, words, music - all these things and more.

Well here is one that I wrote, that just flowed. And I thought I should record it. So that's what I did! It' s a short, simple expression of praise, of admiration of beauty and femininity and I hope you enjoy it! I dedicate it to my lovely friend Chantelle, and moreover to all of my Jamaican princesses out there (Chanelle, Sajay, Bri-Bri.. and it goes on... sorry if I didn't mention you)!!


BTW: I have a better quality audio file of the poem (online mp3's suck in quality lol). If you'd like it, just let me know.

Download ->>http://bit.ly/9kbcC2

and..uh.. sorry for the long post

Peace|Love
-nolanologY

thought4Food

Confidence & Humility go hand in hand; but these 2 friends have yet 2 meet within the ♥'s & minds of most of us...

-nolanologY

If You've Never Failed, You've Never Lived

Throwback - R. Les HIWSB Reprise video - dopeness

How It Was Supposed To Be (Military Version) from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.

Song of the Moment - Say You'll Go x Janelle Monae

This is just a beautiful expression of Love that the talented Janelle Monae released on her album ArchAndroid. Check it out! It's a very poignant piece - so amazing!

Most People Don't Know Sh*t About Boxing... Lol

Please Stay LeBron - We Are The World Spoof - 2 funny

I guess no one can say the the Cleveland fans aren't true to their sports heroes. But as one of my friends humorously put it, "This takes dick-riding to a whole other level."

whatever it is - it's a cool spoof, and I'm sure a heartfelt plea, from the fine folks of Ohio.

Mother...

So... Ryan Leslie composed a song for his Mother some time ago entitled "Mother". It's a beautiful, simple song in which he just expresses his love and gratitude for his Mom (I posted it here a few weeks ago -- scroll down a little). Anyway in that spirit I decided to attempt to cover the song as a dedication to my Moms - Nana , Estelle, Michelle - and all of the other motherly women who have impacted my life in some way. I did my best and I hope you all enjoy it. Happy Mother's Day!!!

Mother (Ryan Leslie Cover) | Music Codes

P.S. Thanks to Rich Lucey for providing the piano instrumental for the track. Much thanks and love man!!!

And uh... it's my first recording - bear that in mind please - I know it's not my best...lol

Hello World

Hello folksiz.. what's good? Just checkin' in. I have posted anything in mad long. So for starters my PC failed on me. Hard drive won't even spin up on boot up so it's been decommissioned. I dropped it off of my futon; from not very high up either mind you. But that's that. I am now setting my sights on securing a Mac Book [Pro] over the summer. The bday went well, though my birth month, April, came and went; all too fast if you ask me.

Otherwise things seem to be going well. Schoolz lookin' aight. The fam, back home is doing well, to my knowledge. Alexis has accepted to go to Long Island University in NYC. She really want's to be there in the city of lights and this school allows her to pursue her educational and artistic pursuits. I am so elated about that; about her coming into her own. Graduation is around the corner for her, and prom just before that. I remember all that excitement and energy of my senior as well, just as if it were yesterday.

Anyway, I guess I'll ttyl. I'll uh try to keep up with posting a lil more frequently, even without a functional PC.lol - whereTheresAWilTheresAWay. Peace.

-nolanologY

Re-Post

GQ post I did a while ago - check it out.

#IKnowItsNotHereYetBut

So I know Mother's Day isn't here yet, but here's a beautiful tribute Ryan Leslie paid to his mother. I found the song to be very special, and would like to humbly extend it to my mother[s]: Nana[grandma; My Mom of Moms], Estelle[Mom], Michelle[stepmom] - ILYALLSOMUCH!!!!

Aujourd'hui, J'ai eu 20 ans

Well, hello world... again. Today I turned 20!!! While some might believe this is reason for celebration I can't say that I agree. Here's why:

Though today marks that I've successfully lived another year, I don't think, in fact I know it wasn't the fact that I turned 20, that made today special. It was all of the people who wished me well today that made this day special. Realizing that I could not have made it this far without my family: Dad, Alexis, Frank, Angela, Nana [and now Michelle and lil Timothy]. And my friends, those with whom I have close bonds: Shane, Keisha, Tuan, Ed, Jeff, Jahmall, Glen[jamin].. and so many others. Even those with whom I have not had the privilege of fostering 'close' relationships - all of you are so important to me; so important to delivering me to this point.

Words cannot express how much all of these very important people , You, mean to me. My heart truly swelled with joy at how many people cared enough to just say 'Happy Birthday'. Granted we all have them, and it's customary to wish someone a very happy bday, but it was just the outpouring of those little seeds of celebration and encouragement that touched; that meant and continue to mean so much more than I could ever articulate. I realize that I couldn't be who I am without those around me and for that I am so grateful. You all mean so much to me, and turning 20 served as signal blessing that I am special, and loved and cared for - in a world where too many lack this essential necessity . I am certain that God has blessed me with with your acquaintance, friendship, brotherly/sisterly love, and I couldn't be more happy or thankful.

Anyway, [to wrap up this mushy note, lol] I love you all. Thanks for your support, your advice, your jokes, your smiles, your being You. Here's to 20 years and so many more, God-willing. God Bless.

Spread love y'all.

-nolanologY

Drake > Over

The Gentlemen's Fund

"Gentlemanly behavior is a thing you just know, like a funny joke or a great date. The alchemy of manners and style is affecting, though not entirely explainable. And while there are rules, there is no formula.

A gentleman works to give back, to make a difference, to reduce his carbon footprint for the same reason he'll give you cab fare when you're over-served and then never say a word about it - it's the right thing to do.

To be a gentleman requires balance and consistency. These are the qualities that make a man dependable, and dependability, you could argue, makes a man a man.

Like anything of value, this is not achieved without effort.

A GENTLEMAN JUST MAKES IT LOOK EASY."

Check out The Gentlemen's Fund

Henry David Thoreau on 'Useful Ignorance'

There is something servile in the habit of seeking after a law which we may obey. We may study the laws of matter at and for our convenience, but a successful life knows no law. It is an unfortunate discovery certainly, that of a law which binds us where we did not know before that we were bound. Live free, child of the mist—and with respect to knowledge we are all children of the mist.The man who takes the liberty to live is superior to all the laws by virtue of his relation to the lawmaker. “That is active duty,” says the Vishnu Purana, “which is not for our bondage; that is knowledge which is for our liberation. All other duty is good only unto weariness; all other knowledge is only the cleverness of an artist.”

nQuiry...

Which is the best man to deal with: He who knows nothing about a subject, and, what is extremely rare, knows that he knows nothing, or he who really knows something about it but thinks that he knows all?
-Henry David Thoreau

usYoungMen < food4Thought

to become a man of substance over a man of existence. . . that is the aim

-nolanologY

RIT Men's Hockey in Frozen Four!!!

While I am not an avid Hockey fan - I fancy myself the occasional Hockey game viewer - I must express my excitement, tacit as it may be - for my school's Div I Hockey Team. We made the big dance for Hockey and are now resting with a spot in the Frozen Four!!! Go Tigers!!! If there ever was a time to be a Hockey fan in Rochester - it's now!!! I'm HYPE SON!!!!

somethinToThinkAbout

when your efforts, earnest in heart and mind, meet the wonderment of fruition in reality there you've found progress