Monday, November 26, 2012

Why they keep calling a brutha??????

How many times have you been called and bugged about some bill that may or may not have been yours? I know I have, but what can someone do to deal with them effectively? Peep my thoughts and try it and see what happens suckers..... Creditor: This is Mike from Bank of America. I need to speak to you about your overdue payment on your credit card. You: I'm sorry. I don't know who you are. Because I'm afraid of identity theft, and I want to protect my privacy, I do not talk with anyone on the phone concerning my personal or business affairs. You are welcome to write me a letter. Creditor: But is this John Smith? You: I'm sorry, but I don't give out any information over the phone. Creditor: Is 999-999-999 your phone number? You: I'm sorry, but I don't give out any information over the phone. Please contact me in writing. Creditor: Well, what is your address? You: If you are who you say you are, then you have my address. Please do not contact me by phone again. Creditor: But do you own this credit card? You: I'm sorry, I've explained that I'm not going to talk with you over the phone. I don't wish to be rude, but I'm hanging up now. Please do not contact me again. ​Make sure you are polite, give them ABSOLUTELY NO INFORMATION, even your name, phone number, address, and whether you own the account. Do not discuss anything with them. O.k. now hurry up and wait by the phone and do like Wardy! I am Ward...

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Wardy refuses to wear the dress.......

Sometimes I realize that cable is just a big freakin waste of my free time, but then again what’s wrong with a little mindless entertainment? Anywho, I have always had that desire to work in Hollywood and do the local homeboy does good scenario but something occurred 2 me the other day. It seems like in order to be successful in this twisted world; one must go against what is natural to make it. Yeah I know you looking at the picture and thinking where is he going with this one? Let me help you out with this pimp juice! Why do we have to have a man (no-make that a black man) play the role of a woman when we have so many beautiful black sisters who are REAL women available to do the part? I recall Dave Chapelle speaking about how the people in Hollywood basically demanded that he do a skit dressed as a woman because it would be so hilarious. He declined (actually refused) and people actually got mad at him. I am sure most people who do really see the underlying theme of this type of activity, would just think why not go along with this because it has proven funny in the past. Heck, we all laughed along to Norbit’s Respucha character didn’t we? Madea is more famous than ever, Jamie Foxx did Wanda and had us dang near in tears. Martin did Shay nana and Flip Wilson did Geraldine ( I am dating myself on that one huh?) My point is simply this. I don’t think a comedian can only be funny by playing a woman. It’s so ironic because its basically the black comedians who are asked to play these roles over and over again. It’s almost as common as us knowing who will be the first person killed in a movie-lol!! Sure Robin Williams played the role in Mrs.Doubtfire, but have you ever saw Dinero, John Wayne, Sylvester Stallone or Client Eastwood, in a dress? I think not. Perhaps it is just a coincidence or perhaps it is a way of keeping people in check. But then again this could just be some crazy ramblings of a guy who just bored at work writing a blog-right? Yeah that’s it, cause now that I think about it, the ideal of black men ignoring the model of being a strong presence in society is about logical as thinking the government would injecting the Tuskegee Airmen with syphilis when they were going through what they assumed was a mandatory vaccination for traveling overseas. I am just saying? I am Ward?

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Friday, November 16, 2012

I think my boi is about to be single......

I tried to reach out 2 my homeboy the other day but since I got a new work phone and got rid of my personal phone, let's just say I couldn't transfer any of the old numbers. But thanks to Facebook, I have been able to find people and eventually holla at them. Well, I found my Friend (Hillbert) and asked his wife ask she has been and what's been up with her and him over the years. I was surprised and speechless at what she responded with. Below are her actual words. All I can say is that I like "NOT" having guy roommates-ya feelz me????...............................................................................................................................................................................SHE SAID To tell u the truth Ward, nothing much is up. Your boy still hasn't become a man and is working a minimum wage job at Bed Bath and Beyond even though he has a college degree. I guess the real world is too stressful for him. I pay the mortgage on the house and have been since we moved here, even though b4 we purchased I told him I couldn't afford to on my own. As my stress has gone up my health has gone done. Now i take high blood pressure medication. His car has been impounded as a result of tickets since August of 2011...yep...I said August of 2011. So guess who drives his grown ass to and from work...I do that as well. I have asked him to leave numerous times and probably tell him every day I don't want him here...but he won't leave. Hoping maybe u are trying to get in touch with him so he can move to Indy...although you'll have to come pick him up. This is not quite the life i imagined...but the saying is soo true- people do NOT change! Maybe Herb can find a new woman to live off of..once he moves to Indy. If u want to call him to make plans to come get him..our home phone number is xxx-xxx-xxxx. You'll have to call here cause his cell phone has been cut off..probably as long as his car has been impounded. Yeah...what a winner!!! Wardy Said: I asked a few of my homegirls would they leave/divorce Hillbert and they said the following......................................................................................................... Absolutely. Positively. Affirmative.. Yes, yes, and yes. We would get divorced. He refuses to get a job? I refuse to be married to a man that won’t work. - Celeste M., New Jersey....................................... Well, acccording to the word of God I would not have the right to divorce him because he does not get a job. The words “get a job” are not in the marriage vows; however we all agree that if he don’t work he won’t eat …LOL. But, that is not grounds for divorce. - Latisha M., New Jersey................................................... A relationship is supposed to be 50/50. Where and what is his 50? That’s the real question! He has to bring something to the table or go!................................................... - Dameisha D., New York I am Ward (I just cancelled my Facebook page-lol)

Monday, November 12, 2012

How watching an old wise man changed my perspective to complaining.....

About 6 weeks ago I was in the market for a new car. I narrowed it down to the Saab 9-5 Arc, the Audi A6 or the Volvo S60T. I found one of each that I adored but had travel a few miles to get any of them, but one man said he would hand deliver the Audi to my door step if i purchased his. Now, most people know that I am that frugal brother who loves getting a good deal, so I told him to bring it Friday. A funny thing happened as I was awaiting my new whip, I was out and about and saw a Saab that was decent and cheaper and right here in town. The owner of the car was an old white man with a pair of worn out overalls on that somehow allowed his belly to hang out???? He assured me that he had the car for 3 years and it was sound. I test drove it hard, no check engine lights so I became more interested. I requested that we take it to Auto-zone to check the codes if any. What do ya know, Fatness (the car owner) had a code reader that showed the car had no issues. I said cool, and paid the dude several thousands dollars, got the title and drove off. As I was driving off the car started sputtering , jerking and acting several ways of crazy. I knew the lot was closed, so I decided to take the car to the shop in the mourning before telling ole boy that he sold me a janky car. To make a long story shorter, the transmission was shot. I had been taken by Guooober from May-berry. I went back and complained and suggested that the owner give me some money back. After some serious arguing I left with some money back (enough to pay for labor on a new tranny). I was still madd because I had called the other man back and told him I changed my mind on the Audi that he was gonna drive 200 miles to prove his car was road worthy. I had to get over loosing a few thousand bucks, but how???? I recall a man named Joshua who lost his family business due to circumstances beyond his control. He blamed neither fate nor the people who caused the situation. Even though Joshua was hit hard by this misfortune, eh was uncomplaining and optimistic about how he handle this situation. As difficult as it was, he left the land he loved and moved to another city and found work in a sanitarium to support his family. Not once did Joshua express anger, bitterness or dismay about his situation. Never did he compare himself to those who seem to have been treated better by their fates. He took what what life offered and made the best of it. This was a powerful example that I really had to meditate upon. When things go bad for reasons beyond our control, it is tempting to first blame and then embrace fate as the cause of our failures. A wiser person knows to ignore that temptation-the easy excuse. So Ward has learned that adversity can make us stronger, smarter, better and tougher. Blaming your troubles on situations, others or bad luck makes us weaker. Heck, most worthwhile things in the ultra competitive world come wrapped in adversity. Real men understand this and are able to see the truth in this verse: Looking back it seems to me, All the grief that had to be. Left me when the pain was over, Stronger than I was before....... I got the car fixed, and no one cared but me. I learned a lesson and next time will put the car on the rack before I purchase. I am in a good place. Thank you Joshua I am Ward....

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Explosion near my home this Sunday.....

Sad to see things like this happen. They say its about 3 million dollars worth of damage. Some how a gas line leveled two homes and the others were badly damaged. 2 people died and many more injured. I am Ward....

Ward Reasons why Love can be hard.....

Luv is a wonderful thing....................ummm in the beginning anyway. Really, when you take time to think about it, who really wakes up and says today I am gonna go out and find my soul mate and fall madly in love with this sucka? (Let me add that now that I think about it, there are some people out there who actully do this, but 4 all practical purposes I am not talking to yall- only the normal people-lol). I feel that love just happens when you least expect it. Maybe that is one of the reasons Love can be so hard???? I speak of Love as being hard because, I know of a lot of couples who are hurting, fighting, separated, cheating, beating and thinking about leaving each other on the daily and it pains me personally. I recall when I divorced my ex-wife I had mixed emotions for months on staying verses leaving. I knew that the respect, love and freindship had long packed its Gucci bags from the relationship, but I didn't want the kids to get hurt, so manned up and I had to accept the fact that, we are on this big blue marble for a limited amount of time. I did not want spend what unknown amount of life I had left living in mysery and making someone else's life the same. So I lurched (busted a move-dipped from the spot-left sucka) out! Went down 2 da court house and got my self some peace of mind. Like many others who made the same move, it is embarssing because others see you as a failure, someone who could not live up to their marital vowes or a quitter. Perhaps those things are true, but we can judge others least we be perfect our dang selves. Love is hard because it makes you happen and at the next moment it can make you sad for the same reasons at the same dang time! The person you love talking to, being around and sharing memeories with can really make you think about your life and how it could have been if you two had never met!!! Love is hard when its no longer patient and forgiving. We have to allow others to feel and think differently from us-right? Love is hard because when we argue we forget that we are just having a disagreement and not going to war! Love is hard because we expect perfection from imperfection. Love is hard because we sabatoge our relationship by getting on our mates nerves, even after they have consistiently told us they don't like how we are making them feel. Love is hard because we justify our actions rather then correcting them? Saying sorry is a cheap way out of a mistake because it doesn't cost you anything to say it= empress me and stop doing what you are doing to make me not like you! Love is hard because our friends and family R always up in da bizness (knowing good and well they situation is broke too). Love is hard because people seldom take time to stop and do a self check fool! What can I do better to make this thang work? Love is hard because we put God on the back burner until we have ignored everything he warned us about and then go running back saying "What had happend was" or "One time @ band camp I", well you get my point. Finally, love is hard because we make it that way. I am Ward...

Men have feelings too!

I often hear quotes like "Happy wife-Happy life or I have to ask the Mrs. or my wife is always nagging me. I understand that no re...