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Godfather, God-uncle, friend.. Just call me D :-)

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About Me

I am a man who is grateful for all the occurences, trials and tribulations that has taken place which shaped the person I am. Life is never easy. There will always be struggle, pain, and strife, but I am also a conqueror and a believer in Jesus and His strength will never fails.Professionally I am a System Administrator for a large streaming video and web hosting company. I also do IT work and consulting on the side. (PC repair, web design, UNIX/Linux consulting, etc) Also considering starting my own corporation, but still praying on it as faith in God is easier than faith in oneself.I am grateful for my family who will always be there no matter what may come, much love to you. To my friends and homies out there, your comraderie blesses me beyond understanding and I love each and everyone of you.And especially giving thanks to my 5 goddaughters who are my spiritual anchors as well as another reason for the struggle to be the best I can be. Love each and everyone of you dearly.To all else who is seeing this, stay strong, much love and may the Good Lord guide and order your steps. For now, PEACE!!!"D"

My Interests

Computers, UNIX/Linux, Music, Comics, Reading, Internet, Powerlifting, Martial Arts, Poetry, Bible Study, Movies, Cruising. Gaming, Singing, Cooking, Tinkering

I'd like to meet:

Jesus (someday) Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson (again one day), Yolanda Adams, Avonte (model), T.D. Jakes, Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett and nice people.My Baby Cousin Naomi

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Music:

Summary: Oldies, R&B, Jazz, and Gospel,Isaac Hayes, Barry White, Keith Sweat, Anthony Hamilton, Bloodstone, Blue Magic, Peabo Bryson, Stevie Wonder, Dramatics, Escorts, Ciara, Hall and Oates, Sean Jones, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Mary J. Blige, Musiq Soulchild, Teena Marie, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Delfonics, Ojays, Aaliyah, Prince, Michael Jackson, Zapp, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, Al Green, Sade, Isley Brothers, Babyface, Boney James, Cannonball Adderly, Herp Alpert, Cameo, Chaka Khan, Commodores, Destiny's Child, Beyonce, Kirk Franklin, Hezekiah Walker, Yolanda Adams, Rev Paul Jones, Rev James Cleveland, Pink Floyd, Ebonys, Eagles, Earth Wind and Fire, Floetry, Maxwell, Grover Washington, Gerald Levert, Miss Felicia, Teddy Pendegrass, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Manhattans, Jaheim, Jagged Edge, Mariah Carey, Jill Scott, Janet Jackson, Kem, Kirk Whalum, Donald Lawrence, J Moss, LTD, LSG, Luther Vandross, Bill Withers, Rick James, Stanley Turrentine, Tempress, Tavares, SWV, Vivian Green, Heather Headley, Toni Braxton, Alicia Myers, War, Moments, Masqueraders, Sean Jones, Michael Franks, Roberta Flack, Theresa, Troop, Loose Ends, Club Noveau, Millie Jackson, Etta James, Crusaders, En Vogue, Terry Ellis, Leroy Huston, Brownstone, The Whatnauts, Carpenters, Mad Lads, Tye Tribbett and GYA, Players, Gospel Music Workshop of America, Denyce Graves, Dottie Peoples, Norman Hutchins, Ginuwine, Masqueraders, Eric Benet, Lonnie Liston Smith, Lyn Collins, MFSB, Major Harris, Larry Graham, Lisa Fischer, Miss Felicia, Mrz. Smith, The 5th Dimension, Deniece Williams, Roy Ayers, Sean Jones, Hall and Oates, Martha Wash, Karen Carpenters, Tower of Power, Mel and Tim, Bishop Paul Morton, Lenny Williams, Guy, Gap Band, Shekinah Glory Ministries, Canton Spirituals, Willie Hutch, Curtis Mayfield, The Impressions, Bunny Siegler, Billy Preston, The Trammps, Jerry Butler, Chic, William Bell, Gil Scott Heron, Champaign, Kleer, Carmel Helene, Ebony Evans, Jennifer Hudson, Ricky Dillard, Debby Holiday, Jennifer Holiday, Shirley Caesar, Shirley Murdock, Spyder Turner, Barbara Mason, Rance Allen, Ready For The World, Tyra Mitchell, Lattimore, Lou Rawls, Immediate Music

Movies:

Three The Hard Way - 70's Blackexploitation movie with Jim Kelly, Jim Brown and Fred WilliamsonLast Samurai, Pretty Woman, Best Man, X-Men,X2, and X-Men: The Last Stand, Let's Do It Again, The Blues Brothers, Five Heartbeats, Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2, Rush Hour, Piano Lessons, Leaving Las Vegas, Beauty and the Beast (Disney), Soul Food, Ray, Madea's Family Reunion, Lady In The Water, Dreamgirls, Happy Gilmore

Television:

I rarely watch television, but when I do, Smallville, Supernatural, Three's Company, Star Trek, Girlfriends, CSI, WWE Wrestling, Sanford and Son, Justice League, Old School Cartoons like Tom and Jerry, Mighty Mouse, Heckle and Jeckle, Thundarr, Bugs Bunny and Road Runner Show

Books:

Recently "He-Motions" by TD Jakes, Purpose-Driven Life by Rick Warren, Holy Bible

Heroes:

Jesus, Dr. Martin Luther King, Job in the Bible, Wolverine (Marvel fiction hero), The Hulk (Marvel fiction hero), Malcolm X

My Blog

A Time To Let Go

This past week, I celebrated my birthday once again. I am very thankful for the people in my life and those who wished me a happy birthday. I am thankful for the people who left comments on this page ...
Posted by Godfather, God-uncle, friend.. Just call me D :-) on Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:41:00 PST

The Ascension - Rejuvenate In The Wilderness III 2008

Although we returned from the camping trip on August 17th, it took me this long to gather all of my thoughts, feelings, and experiences and coalesce them into something tangible in terms of describing...
Posted by Godfather, God-uncle, friend.. Just call me D :-) on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:09:00 PST

God said "No"

God Said NO!!I asked God to take away my habit.God said, No.It is not for me to take away,but for you to give it up.I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.God said, No.His spirit is whole, his...
Posted by Godfather, God-uncle, friend.. Just call me D :-) on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:04:00 PST

Crabby Ol’ Man - Beautiful Poem

Crabby Old ManWhat do you see nurses? What do you see?What are you thinking.....when you're looking at me?A crabby old man ...not very wise,Uncertain of habit .......with faraway eyes? Who dribbles hi...
Posted by Godfather, God-uncle, friend.. Just call me D :-) on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:52:00 PST

To Walk With Giants

There are often times that men and women look upon their lives in time and find themselves wondering of the things they could have done better or the many regrets they wish to reverse. The lessons of ...
Posted by Godfather, God-uncle, friend.. Just call me D :-) on Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:58:00 PST

CNN Special - Blacks In America - Wed July 23rd at 9 pm EST

This documentary/story is pretty deep. Definitely worth watching. It comes on Wednesday July 23rd at 9 pm EST. See the preview on this link below. God Bless."D"Blacks In America...
Posted by Godfather, God-uncle, friend.. Just call me D :-) on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:26:00 PST

Gas Prices

Now two weeks ago, I paid something like $4.07 for some gas, now it is at $4.67. I was kinda in shock when that digital readout moved so much faster on the dollar side than the gallons side. I would l...
Posted by Godfather, God-uncle, friend.. Just call me D :-) on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:31:00 PST

The Difference Between Strength and Courage

The Difference Between Strength and Courage It takes strength to be certain, It takes courage to have doubts. It takes strength to fit in, It takes courage to stand out. It takes strengt...
Posted by Godfather, God-uncle, friend.. Just call me D :-) on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:21:00 PST

Speaking Encourgement In A World of Discouragement

I was kicking back cleaning out some old paperwork, listening to some Gil Scott-Heron tunes. One of them was a song called "Song For Bobby Smith". Gil Scott-Heron is popular for political songs and sp...
Posted by Godfather, God-uncle, friend.. Just call me D :-) on Thu, 15 May 2008 01:01:00 PST

Are We Truly Successful?

I was feeling really good today as I got my first 8 hours sleep in some time. Driving to work, jamming some "Charisma" by Tom Brown and other jazz jams (yeah, Christians has other loves than gospel.. ...
Posted by Godfather, God-uncle, friend.. Just call me D :-) on Wed, 14 May 2008 02:10:00 PST