A 30+ year family tradition broken

Well, I kind of felt this one coming. I couldn't really fathom the empty feeling this left me with this Christmas. Truly one of the only traditions that my family held on to for many years to show love and support for each other regardless of any short comings of falling outs. A some what of a tight bind that was held dear to my grandmother which ultimately became unbound this year. My family's yearly Christmas eve celebration suddenly came to an end. As far as I could remember while growing up, was all the good times that we all had. Running about and seeing all the cousins while the adults enjoy each others company over a Miller lite and coffee. This was something I would hold close to my heart. Honestly this was something my grandmother held great pride in.

I could remember our prayers before we enjoyed all the great food; the turkeys, ham, tamales, potatoes and all of my Tia's own special dishes set out before us to eat. I specifically remember one our last with Mama, while we held each others hands in prayer, I made a quick glimpse over to her and saw tears in her eyes. These were tears of accomplishment and not of sorrow. She was very thankful to the lord for all of us. Even more thankful to have us all together as a family. I cant help but feel ashamed for what has become of our family tradition. I could only imagine the sorrow my grandmother would have felt if she were alive to witness this. The only thing I could do is make a special promise to her that I will not let this happen again.

I love you Mama and may you rest in peace...

Your grandson,
Joseph

A night at the laundrymat...

My washer is'nt being too friendly these days, so I've become a regular at the local laundrymat . I now understand how much of a luxury it is to have a functional washer and dryer at your own despense. I swear I had to in my last few visits fight with the cleaning lady about what time the last wash is, wash my chonies next to a He-She and deal with some bratty kids who I would just love to STRANGLE. If there is anything that I would be thankful for this Thanksgiving, would be the fact that I soon will be washing in the comfort of my own home...

Free Wheelchair Mission

As the holidays approach I urge everybody to please take some time out and think of all those who are less fortunate. Last year I came across the Free Wheelchair Mission while flipping through the channels on the TV. Very impressed with what I had seen, I immediately did some research on it. Amazed at how much you could change someone’s life with a $48.00 donation prompted me to spread the word about the Free Wheelchair Mission. Just think we all could easily spend $48.00 on a night out. Why not help make someone else’s life a whole lot easier?

Peace,
JT

This is my first posting...

Hello all, this is my first attempt to establish my offiicial "Blog". Stay tuned as I will begin to populate this Blog with all kinds of Music, Events,Parties, Opinoins and all that other good stuff.

Peace,
Joey