Barack Obama Democratic Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech
Barack Obama: Ready to Lead
History was made tonight…
Barack Obama officially took on the fight
To take hold of the reins of the United States
And to lead her back to her status of numerous greats
America was a great economic power
She had a great military ready to defend her at any hour
The old girl still has great citizens ready to roll up a sleeve
And rebuild her into a nation in whom everyone can trust and believe
Obama will lead the fight but he will not be alone
Joe Biden agreed to be his running mate, putting his experience
and ability on loan
In the Senate, Hillary Clinton, whenever she gets the call,
will answer her phone
And with the speech he gave tonight, Obama showed he’s firmly in the game
and he will play it to the bone!
Democrats like former President Bill Clinton and veteran Senator Ted Kennedy
have all converged
Demonstrating their support. And support from the undecided they’ve
strongly urged
Leaving no doubt that a willing, capable and necessary leader has been
found in this man
That’s why even Republicans and Independents are joining in the Obama
chants of “Change” and “Yes, we can!”
Sunida E. York © 2008 All Rights Reserved
August 29, 2008
Hillary Rodham Clinton: Deep Tracks
Hillary Clinton at the 2008 DNC
Hillary Rodham Clinton: Deep Tracks
In your bid for the Democratic Presidential nomination,
you made quite a stand
Proved yourself more than a worthy opponent; had your say
But when the time came to unite a fractured party
You stepped up and supported Barack Obama in the strongest way
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, you are a political powerhouse
You met every challenge and exceeded expectations to become
a Democratic dynamo
Women the world over are still cheering you on
With well-deserved applause for the Hillary we’ve come to admire and know
You fought a protracted, difficult battle
And came closer to winning the coveted White House
seat than any woman in history
In the process, a role model was forged
That every female, young, old, or in between should see
Thanks to you, that ever present glass ceiling
Now has, in your own words, 18 million cracks
The ties that bind sisterhood are stronger than ever
And countless young women will be proud to follow in your deep tracks
Sunida E. York © 2008 All Rights Reserved
Hillary Rodham Clinton: Deep Tracks
In your bid for the Democratic Presidential nomination,
you made quite a stand
Proved yourself more than a worthy opponent; had your say
But when the time came to unite a fractured party
You stepped up and supported Barack Obama in the strongest way
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, you are a political powerhouse
You met every challenge and exceeded expectations to become
a Democratic dynamo
Women the world over are still cheering you on
With well-deserved applause for the Hillary we’ve come to admire and know
You fought a protracted, difficult battle
And came closer to winning the coveted White House
seat than any woman in history
In the process, a role model was forged
That every female, young, old, or in between should see
Thanks to you, that ever present glass ceiling
Now has, in your own words, 18 million cracks
The ties that bind sisterhood are stronger than ever
And countless young women will be proud to follow in your deep tracks
Sunida E. York © 2008 All Rights Reserved
August 28, 2008
Comedic Writers Looking For Producer
I Hate My In-Laws (Act One)
I Hate My In-Laws (Act Two)
"I Hate My In-Laws," is an African-American sitcom that deals with the trials and tribulations of living with in-laws. We are currently seeking a producer for this show. Thus far, 13 episodes have been written. For more info please email mizbridget@yahoo.com or davidjonesbutler@yahoo.com. You can also visit our website at www.ihatemyinlaws.tv
Bridget Vaughan is a writer and freelance editor. She is also the author of a mystery novel, Grand Jury Connections, which is available through barnesandnoble.com & amazon.com. She is a native of Memphis, a graduate of Tennessee State University and currently resides in Texas.
I Hate My In-Laws (Act Two)
"I Hate My In-Laws," is an African-American sitcom that deals with the trials and tribulations of living with in-laws. We are currently seeking a producer for this show. Thus far, 13 episodes have been written. For more info please email mizbridget@yahoo.com or davidjonesbutler@yahoo.com. You can also visit our website at www.ihatemyinlaws.tv
Bridget Vaughan is a writer and freelance editor. She is also the author of a mystery novel, Grand Jury Connections, which is available through barnesandnoble.com & amazon.com. She is a native of Memphis, a graduate of Tennessee State University and currently resides in Texas.
9-year-old pitched from league... told he's too good!
Jericho Scott used to pitch for his team as a participating member of the Youth Baseball League of New Haven. The 9-year-old can throw a fastball that has been clocked at 40 mph. League officials told the youngster that he is too good to play in their youth league. If you think something stinks about this story, you may be sniffing out the truth. The Miami Herald has the full story.
Click here to read the entire article that uncovers some controversial allegations related to the ouster of Jericho and the disbanding of his team.
A Little Late but Better Than Never...
Hello All! I failed to post these two poems I wrote in tribute to Estelle Getty of the Golden Girls fame and the sinfully soulful Isaac Hayes, best remembered for composing the theme from the movie Shaft, his popular albums (as they were called back in the day), Hot Buttered Soul and Black Moses, and as the voice of Chef from South Park. At least we still have the reruns and the music to keep them in our hearts and minds.
Final Curtain Call
A Golden Girl’s gone home, unfortunately
But she left a legacy of laughter and joy for you and me
The only mother in the world who could make her daughter the butt of a
cruel joke at the drop of a hat
And have us falling down with laughter waiting for more of that
After a stroke destroyed her brain’s filter, it was only the truth she spoke
The spunky Italian implant was always serious yet hilarious, but never a joke
Sophia always had a story to tell when her loved ones or friends needed
advice or were feeling low
With two simple words, “Picture it,” it was off to the past with her we’d go
No more stories left for Sophia to tell
The end of “Picture it,” the phrase we know so well
Although it was agreed by all that Sophia stole the show
Estelle was not one her own horn to blow
Her battle is over. Estelle Getty took her final curtain call
But that sassy Sicilian Golden Girl will live on, loved always by us all
Sunida E. York © 2008 All Rights Reserved
Isaac Hayes: Something is wrong
That deep, Hot Buttered Soul voice from the south
Became known the world over as a musically bad mutha (shut yo’ mouth)!
Instrumental genius, innovator of lyrical smoothness…
Isaac Hayes’ bass infused vocals caressed our ears with finesse
The theme for Shaft won awards and made Hayes a household name
Soul music lovers were glad that the Tennessee native was in the game
Stax Records studio in Memphis was his songwriting playground
Where Hayes played in the band and crafted tunes with his unique sound
In later years, Isaac Hayes decided to try his hand at comedy
Opening up a whole new side of the artist for a younger generation to see
He acted in movies such as “I’m Gonna Get You Sucka” and “Hustle and Flow”
Black Moses, something is wrong with your fans… we’re saddened that you
had to go
Sunida E. York © 2008 All Rights Reserved
Final Curtain Call
A Golden Girl’s gone home, unfortunately
But she left a legacy of laughter and joy for you and me
The only mother in the world who could make her daughter the butt of a
cruel joke at the drop of a hat
And have us falling down with laughter waiting for more of that
After a stroke destroyed her brain’s filter, it was only the truth she spoke
The spunky Italian implant was always serious yet hilarious, but never a joke
Sophia always had a story to tell when her loved ones or friends needed
advice or were feeling low
With two simple words, “Picture it,” it was off to the past with her we’d go
No more stories left for Sophia to tell
The end of “Picture it,” the phrase we know so well
Although it was agreed by all that Sophia stole the show
Estelle was not one her own horn to blow
Her battle is over. Estelle Getty took her final curtain call
But that sassy Sicilian Golden Girl will live on, loved always by us all
Sunida E. York © 2008 All Rights Reserved
Isaac Hayes: Something is wrong
That deep, Hot Buttered Soul voice from the south
Became known the world over as a musically bad mutha (shut yo’ mouth)!
Instrumental genius, innovator of lyrical smoothness…
Isaac Hayes’ bass infused vocals caressed our ears with finesse
The theme for Shaft won awards and made Hayes a household name
Soul music lovers were glad that the Tennessee native was in the game
Stax Records studio in Memphis was his songwriting playground
Where Hayes played in the band and crafted tunes with his unique sound
In later years, Isaac Hayes decided to try his hand at comedy
Opening up a whole new side of the artist for a younger generation to see
He acted in movies such as “I’m Gonna Get You Sucka” and “Hustle and Flow”
Black Moses, something is wrong with your fans… we’re saddened that you
had to go
Sunida E. York © 2008 All Rights Reserved
August 27, 2008
Movies to Watch
Traitor
Don Cheadle and Guy Pearce
The Women
Meg Ryan, Debra Messing and Jada Pinkett Smith
Don Cheadle and Guy Pearce
The Women
Meg Ryan, Debra Messing and Jada Pinkett Smith
August 25, 2008
The Charlotte Literary Festival
The Charlotte Literary Festival
RealEyes Bookstore Announces Event Layout
The Charlotte Literary Festival will take place Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Charlotte Convention Center from 11am to 10pm. Tickets are only $10 and it's FREE for children 12 and under.
The Line-Up...
Our celebrity guests include:
11:30 AM - STEPHANIE MILLS (Appearance)
12:00 PM - CHRISTIAN PANEL feat. MICHELLE ANDREA BOWEN, VICTORIA CHRISTOPHER MURRAY, JACQUELIN THOMAS & SHARON EWELL FOSTER (Speaking Engagement & Book Signing)
1:00 PM - RICKIE BECKWITH (Performance & CD Signing)
1:30 PM - MICHAEL BECKWITH (Speaking Engagement & Book Signing)
2:00 PM - SUSAN JEFFERS (Speaking Engagement & Book Signing)
3:00 PM - DALE HENRY (Speaking Engagement & Book Signing)
3:45 PM - TERI WOODS (Book Signing)
4:00 PM - SUSAN L TAYLOR (Speaking Engagement & Book Signing)
5:00 PM - TERRIE WILLIAMS/DASHAUN JIWE MORRIS (Speaking Engagement & Book Signing)
5:45 PM - OMAR TYREE (Book Signing)
6:00 PM - TERRY BROOKS (Speaking Engagement & Book Signing)
7:00 PM - MIKE MINTER (Speaking Engagement & Book Signing)
7:45 PM - BRUCE WILLIAMS (Book Signing)
7:45 PM - J.L. KING (Book Signing)
8:00 PM - KARRINE STEFFANS (Speaking Engagement & Book Signing)
8:45 PM - MARY B MORRISON (Book Signing)
8:45 PM - PYNK (Book Signing)
Contest... Each person will also receive a FREE raffle ticket to WIN one of the following:
Insignia® - 26" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD presented by Best Buy
Magic Bullet Express 17-Piece High-Speed Blender Mixing System
Leg Magic Ultimate Exerciser
Gift Card from Oasis Day Spa
Gift Card from Best Buy
Gift Card from RealEyes Bookstore
CLF T Shirts
Books and other great prizes!
Everyone will receive FREE sandwiches from McDonald's
New York Times best selling Sci Fi author Terry Brooks will host the first Sci Fi/Fantasy Costume Contest! Wear your favorite Sci Fi/Fantasy costume and enter to win:
$500 in cash
A collection of signed Terry Brooks books
$200 Bi Lo gift card
Register at the festival by 4pm. No real weapons!
The Kid's Corner... The Public Library will host our Kid's Corner which will include face painting, Wii game system and other fun activities for all ages. CHILDREN ARE FREE!!!
The N.C. Dance Theatre presents "Dance A Story". Which will include:
12:00 PM - PETER & THE WOLF
2:00 PM - THE NUTCRACKER
4:00 PM - SNOW WHITE
Also a special appearance by Blue's Clues and Little Bill!!
For more details, visit the Website: http://www.charlotteliteraryfestival.com
The Charlotte Literary Festival
Darren "Jaz" Vincent
Director
email: contact@realeyesbookstore.com
phone: 704-377-8989
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