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Night Train

Pragmatic Optimism

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Pragmatic optimism is the way in which I view life. And the mane of one of my favorite music albums. Irony rears its funny little face in that my favorite song on that album is an ethic I believe in strongly. That happens to be "The Power of Thought." Having said that, that is my theme song and as soon as I can find it, I will post it. I have always been very laid back and reserved but I have a new found outlook on life based on people I have been reunited with and new people that have become a part of my life. As far as the physical, I stand 6`5" tall and tip the scales at 320lbs. I love music, food, wine, travel and some of the arts (especially culinary, yes a brotha can cook). Speaking of music, I do have a small background in the subject, which has given me rather eclectic taste. I have a strong love for anything mechanical, especially cars and motorcycles. Home theater (plasma screens, projectors and digital surround sound)is also a hobby. The rest you will have to find out for yourself. Oh and uh by the way. For those who dont know. Philadlephia E-A-G-L-E-S aint nuttin to f*ck wit. Neither are the Maryland Terps.

My Interests

Hmmm. This is pretty comprehensive for me. So much so that I really can't fully elaborate but I will give the basics. I love anything fast. To include cars, motorcycles, airplanes, boats, women. lol kidding. Travel is also something I really have an affinity for. I love to not only learn about, but experience new cultures. I absolutely love the culinary arts. I am rather talented in the kitchen. A part of that has to do with my interest in travel and other cultures. Wine. I love wine. I try to go to different vinyards and go wine tasting every year. There are also some pretty good jazz festivals at these places. Like I said, the list goes on and on. The rest you have to find out on your own.

I'd like to meet:

Malcolm X and Jesus Christ at the same time.

Music:

JAZZ and NEO SOUL My personal theme is called "The Power of Thought" by the Brooklyn Repertory ensemble. The name of the album is Pragmatic Optimism. Below is Bilal. One of my favorite R&B artists. Music Video Codes By What can be found in my CD player---- Sade, Marion Meadows, Les Nubians, Common, Spyro Gyra, Mos def, Anita Baker, Talib Kweli, Yellowjackets, Wu-tang, Rhian Benson, Grenique, Sade, Mobb Deep, Pieces of a Dream, Vivian Green, Joe Sample, The Roots, Jill Scott-doin her thang in a major way, Raphael Saadiq, D`Angelo, Maxwell, SADE, Kem, Floetry, Maysa, Incognito, Fourplay, Bilal, The Rippingtons, Brian Culbertson, Chris Botti, Rick Braun, Norman Brown-a friendof the family, Najee, Kirk Whalum and more Jazz artist than I can mention. Of course the greatsBob Marley, PeterTosh, Burning Spear, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, MJQ, Ella Fitzgerald and so on. Did I mention SADE. My list of artists continually grows. Anything Jazz, (real)hip hop, neo soul, old school R&B...

Movies:

Hmmm. Anything with the following actors in it. Lawrence Fishbourne, Morgan Freeman, Wesley Snipes, Mos Def, Taye Diggs, Samuel L Jackson, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Angela Basset--thats my girl, Ice Cube, Salma Hayek, Benicio Del Toro, Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Pam Grier, Richard Pryor, and Bill Cosby. In no particular order. Just depends on which way the moon is facing. lol

Television:

Nah. No time for TV.

adopt your own virtual pet!

Books:

The Davinci code by Dan Brown, A Gathering of Old Men by Ernest Gaines, Behold a Pale Horse by William Cooper, 7 Money Mantras for a Richer Life by Michelle Singletary, Hip Hop and Philosophy by Derrick Darby & Tommie Shelby.

Heroes:

The wise and distinguished Mr. Joseph (Uncle Joe) Wormley. He is my father and the worlds favorite uncle.

My Blog

The realest shit I have

Something for the Ladies...  My beautiful Nubian Queens. I must start by saying I LOVE YOU in more ways than you could imagine. I love you as a mother, sister, daughter, lover, friend and compani...
Posted by Night Train on Thu, 07 Sep 2006 02:02:00 PST

Opening to my blog

Peace and Blessings. Ya'll know who this is. I hope you enjoy your stay. Feel free to kick off your shoes pour your self a glass of whatever you like and chill. Big ups to my brotha HENNROCK. Hold shy...
Posted by Night Train on Fri, 03 Feb 2006 07:21:00 PST