tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post1159297858725795626..comments2024-03-28T07:46:36.254-04:00Comments on field negro: My not so ode to Valentine's Day.field negrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15411743587725023134noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-69816026444979162832008-02-16T11:41:00.000-05:002008-02-16T11:41:00.000-05:00I posted the song "I Can't Stand This Living All A...I posted the song "I Can't Stand This Living All Alone" by the late, great Ms. Hyman on my blog for Valentine's Day. <BR/><BR/>I'm not feeling Cupid either. hanyc/caribbean ragazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370358466131415888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-15143694629294826322008-02-15T12:50:00.000-05:002008-02-15T12:50:00.000-05:00Lola, I feel you on trying chocolate before you go...Lola, I feel you on trying chocolate before you go to vanilla. Although some white guys can be vanilla with spice or white chocolate, you know.<BR/><BR/>Some of my sisteren have been very suprised by them. Guess I'm loyal, but if that's the package it comes in, it's all good.<BR/><BR/>And yes, that cheeseburger was off the chain...LOLThe Christian Progressive Liberalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04445662404937684518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-84251834859931904752008-02-15T12:21:00.000-05:002008-02-15T12:21:00.000-05:00@CPLMan, reading about their burgers is making me ...@CPL<BR/>Man, reading about their burgers is making me hungry - again! Nah girl, Im all for "loving the one youre with" but Lola has some major issues loving white men. Im sorry, but Id have to make a serious paradigm shift in order to do so. <BR/><BR/>Although I did try to use positive imaging when looking at Okie dude. "Look at the white man...feel the white man...picture the white man naked..." you get the idea. Didnt work though, lol.<BR/><BR/>Damn I want a cheeseburger now.<BR/><BR/>LLola Getshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07058543308191117858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-45944774561077523032008-02-15T07:11:00.000-05:002008-02-15T07:11:00.000-05:00"me and cupid, we don't talk no more. i'm not in h..."me and cupid, we don't talk no more. i'm not in his good list. personally, i don't think he can aimed well, with his glass eye. i'm declaring jihad on that pink azz mofo." <BR/><BR/>That's my girl :)field negrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15411743587725023134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-80878580167127329062008-02-15T03:53:00.000-05:002008-02-15T03:53:00.000-05:00me and cupid, we don't talk no more. i'm not in hi...me and cupid, we don't talk no more. i'm not in his good list. personally, i don't think he can aimed well, with his glass eye. i'm declaring jihad on that pink azz mofo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-23924134672194543102008-02-14T20:25:00.000-05:002008-02-14T20:25:00.000-05:00Ya - I cannot stand Valentines Day either... but t...Ya - I cannot stand Valentines Day either... but thats because I'm a singleton :(<BR/><BR/><BR/>It's quite strange, I've found that people who hate Valentines day the most are those who are actually in a relationship. <BR/><BR/><BR/>I don't believe it however - I think thats crap they spew to single people so we don't feel bad.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Bah Humbug!LittleMissSolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15973515373520805737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-13844160380654939102008-02-14T19:23:00.000-05:002008-02-14T19:23:00.000-05:00Christopher, you rock - and I know Jim is probably...<I>Christopher, you rock - and I know Jim is probably one happy camper...</I><BR/><BR/>Back at cha', Christian Progressive Liberal.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788931352232874850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-66809941338436376472008-02-14T17:44:00.000-05:002008-02-14T17:44:00.000-05:00Hey Field,I AM in Philly.... and I work for a crim...Hey Field,<BR/>I AM in Philly.... and I work for a criminal defense attorney.... Our building is a small place on Camac street and I was passing out Chocolate truffles to all the cynical lawyers... put a smile on their faces.... Happy Love Day!<BR/>JodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-54097742049230209282008-02-14T17:07:00.000-05:002008-02-14T17:07:00.000-05:00Lola, you are so baaad, LOL!I never thought to che...Lola, you are so baaad, LOL!<BR/><BR/>I never thought to check out the Five Guys in Dupont Circle, cause a sista's trying to throw down that bacon cheeseburger with serious hunger...and the Okie from Musgokee was trying to holler at you because you know Dupont Circle is that enclave that reminds me of Berkeley and Haight-Ashbury, but in a good way. The Okie was probably trying to convince would be lookers in the circle that he's straight...LOL, and you probably should have allowed him to holler at you.<BR/><BR/>If you can't be with the one you love, honey, love the one you're with, LOL.<BR/><BR/>Field, thanks for making a sista's day with the kind words. Now let Mrs. Field "minister" to you tonight, okay, cause I want you posting like a man that got his fill of loving on Valentine's Day, alright?<BR/><BR/>Christopher, you rock - and I know Jim is probably one happy camper...as for the aches and pains of loving, may I suggest epsom salt baths after? LOLThe Christian Progressive Liberalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04445662404937684518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-88474161376360950512008-02-14T16:47:00.000-05:002008-02-14T16:47:00.000-05:00As yet another singleton, I find that wine, popcor...As yet another singleton, I find that wine, popcorn and a good movie always help me past this artificial holiday. <BR/><BR/>I appreciated your warning to the ladies about men who only indulge in flowers and dinner on Valentine's day. Duly noted for future reference, lol!<BR/><BR/>Mrs. Field sure is a lucky woman, no doubt, you are a lucky man as well. However you spend the holiday - have a great one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-14669396537131058552008-02-14T16:09:00.000-05:002008-02-14T16:09:00.000-05:00"What knew holiday are they coming up with to sell..."What knew holiday are they coming up with to sell cards next?" <BR/><BR/>Did I say "knew" and not new holiday? Geez, this V Day has me all screwed up :) <BR/><BR/>Hey Dirty Red we will start a fund for you. <BR/><BR/>christ.prog. if I were in D.C., I would send some flowers your way :)<BR/>Just be careful, you don't want that little man shooting you when you least expect it. <BR/><BR/>"I drank some Wray & Nephew and posted my Darfur rant..." <BR/><BR/>chris, what yu no bout Wray & Nephew bway? I am an Appleton man myself, but I feel you. I will check out your post. You know I am always lurking over there :)<BR/><BR/>"Field: I wish we could invent some holidays; I need a raise!"<BR/><BR/>LOL!<BR/><BR/>"Come on Field...get over yourself and let the Mrs. tame the mandingo tonight!"<BR/><BR/>No comment redlipstick. But it's right at the tip of my tongue :)<BR/><BR/>kim, I am really not that bad. I will try to be nicer. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for those links Christina, I will check them out. I am always down with brown when it comes to commerce.field negrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15411743587725023134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-52995763003252343482008-02-14T15:40:00.000-05:002008-02-14T15:40:00.000-05:00Thanks Kellybelle,You may assure them that I have ...Thanks Kellybelle,<BR/><BR/>You may assure them that I have 42 years of experience as a Negro. But, perhaps, a consultant may help them understand how much you bring to the company. (www.rentanegro.com)<BR/><BR/>While you're at it, could you also please invite them to have a look at modern Black poets? The aesthetics have changed quite a bit in the past few years. (www.cavecanempoets.com) <BR/><BR/>Meanwhile - I'll just keep giving him home made cards. Thank God he's married to a poet Or not - as the case may be.<BR/>http://christinaspringer.blogspot.comChristina Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06344959813985960573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-80314449699407067632008-02-14T14:56:00.000-05:002008-02-14T14:56:00.000-05:00"Will and Jada? Gay and gayer? Freak and freakier?..."Will and Jada? Gay and gayer? Freak and freakier? LOL"<BR/><BR/>Hey, freaks need love too!<BR/><BR/><BR/>"Who knows, that lil' bastard might shoot his arrow while I'm diving head first into a bacon cheeseburger with the gooey fries... LOL"<BR/><BR/>Honey, that all depends on which one you go to. Last week, I couldnt get this white Oklahoman guy to stop talking to me at the one at Dupont Circle. Gave me all his contact info too. Hm...perhaps I should call him...lol.<BR/><BR/>"I was feeling Cupid's arrow about 6am and I could barely walk afterwards!"<BR/><BR/>Christopher, you are so bad! Wish that were me.<BR/>:(<BR/><BR/>LLola Getshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07058543308191117858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-31870922972660708652008-02-14T14:47:00.000-05:002008-02-14T14:47:00.000-05:00Gee Field, bitter much?Gee Field, bitter much?Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580603410374470378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-89031969587807649892008-02-14T14:46:00.000-05:002008-02-14T14:46:00.000-05:00Field: I wish we could invent some holidays; I nee...Field: I wish we could invent some holidays; I need a raise!<BR/><BR/>Christina:<BR/>My sister, I agree with every last thing you said! Know that there are a few of "us" trying to create the cards we know folks want. I'll share what you said with my boss--they never believe I know anything about Black people, despite my decades of experience as a Negro, LOL.Kellybellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11186473285513898735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-68462802896916133092008-02-14T13:52:00.000-05:002008-02-14T13:52:00.000-05:00I was feeling Cupid's arrow about 6am and I could ...I was <I>feeling</I> Cupid's arrow about 6am and I could barely walk afterwards! <BR/><BR/>But, back to Barack and Michelle.<BR/><BR/>This really goes out to all you Ohio and Pennsylvania folks.<BR/><BR/>Hillary Clinton has double-digit leads over Barack Obama in Ohio and Pennsylvania, both crucial states in upcoming primaries, according to Quinnipiac University poll released on Thursday.<BR/><BR/>Time is on Obama's side but letters to the editors of leading Ohio newspapers reminding Democrats that a vote for Hillary Clinton is really a vote for John McCain, as every poll shows McCain will hand Hillary her ass in the General Election.<BR/><BR/>Let's close the gap!!!Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788931352232874850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-4596130221101842672008-02-14T13:23:00.000-05:002008-02-14T13:23:00.000-05:00I like Valentine's Day. I just received flowers fr...I like Valentine's Day. I just received flowers from the hubby. He's very thoughtful and I think that's the whole point. I'm very thankful for him and I try to show him each and every day. Besides this is the best day to match my cute red stilettos with my lipstick. <BR/><BR/>Come on Field...get over yourself and let the Mrs. tame the mandingo tonight!RedLipstickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622715969829104092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-24514984565161831352008-02-14T13:22:00.000-05:002008-02-14T13:22:00.000-05:00Field, on a meaner tip, I drank some Wray & Nephew...Field, on a meaner tip, I drank some Wray & Nephew and posted my Darfur rant...<BR/>www.natturnersrevenge.blogspot.comChristopher Chambershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16981041389119024155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-9011021459115170562008-02-14T13:06:00.000-05:002008-02-14T13:06:00.000-05:00Dear Kellybelle, Please inform your colleagues tha...Dear Kellybelle, <BR/><BR/>Please inform your colleagues that cards are needed for couples who:<BR/>+ are best friends;<BR/>+ have been together over 8 years and still get the groove on like the first six months;<BR/>+ give each other fantastic books in lieu of perishables like flowers, candy, candlelight or dinner; <BR/>have children;<BR/>+ are Black;<BR/>+ and have money to spend on greeting cards. (But, don't because they all suck.)<BR/><BR/>Thank you. I appreciate your time and attention to this matter. :)Christina Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06344959813985960573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-31538906845367875372008-02-14T12:31:00.000-05:002008-02-14T12:31:00.000-05:00Don't feel bad, Field; we single sistas don't have...Don't feel bad, Field; we single sistas don't have any easier.<BR/><BR/>I don't mind the "waiting to exhale" gatherings with my girls, but dang, sometimes the Christian Progressive Liberal wants a pair of arms with biceps holding her and whispering Will Downing songs in her ear.<BR/><BR/>Especially on today. Which will find me buying a bunch of flowers from the DC street vendor on my way home to cheer myself up. However, I have decided I want a real hamburger so I'm going to Five Guys here in DC and get my grub on.<BR/><BR/>Who knows, that lil' bastard might shoot his arrow while I'm diving head first into a bacon cheeseburger with the gooey fries... LOLThe Christian Progressive Liberalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04445662404937684518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-36470676630467183852008-02-14T11:35:00.000-05:002008-02-14T11:35:00.000-05:00I am among the unattached black women in this coun...I am among the unattached black women in this country, and it does not bother me. I have not been on a date in several years and it because I find the game silly. People romanticized love, but do not place enough emphasis that you have to learn to live with one another and build a relationship. <BR/><BR/>I find it interesting that what we learn from family relationships such as learning to live with siblings and parents that we do not apply that in building relationships with a significant other. <BR/><BR/>Love is about acceptance, and yes you have to like the person as well. Are you willing to accept the person who snores and endure her or his moodiness. I think Joseph Campbell was right when he said that marriage is an ordeal in that you and your significant other have to face not only the good times, but bad times as well. You have to form a partnership and do what is good for the relationship and not individually. <BR/><BR/>I think Barack & Michelle, Jade & Will, and Ossie & Ruby relationships work because the share similar interests and values with everyone involved doing the work and making some compromises for the sake of the relationship, so I do not believe that opposite attract as it will eventually phase. Now, I am not anti-love because I do believe love does exist and can deepen over time, but people need to work to hold their relationships and love will not always be enough (at least not romantic love).<BR/><BR/>Perhaps, I will find someone when it is time to put myself out there. For the moment, I am content with the current relationships of family and friends in my life, and be ready for that significant other (I do not know about marriage, so it is one step at a time).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-47972228507329997022008-02-14T11:26:00.000-05:002008-02-14T11:26:00.000-05:00Field, I hate this day too.Reason # 1 My wedding ...Field, I hate this day too.<BR/>Reason # 1 My wedding Annivesary is Jan 30, so not only am I expected to spend money on that day, but 16 days later I got to do it all over again.<BR/><BR/>Reason #2 I am still paying off credits cards for the gift I got Wifey for Christmas, which was all but 2 monthes ago.<BR/><BR/>Reason #3 Wifey's birthday is Jan 17, so that is more damn money I spent that I don't really have.<BR/><BR/>So Field I am getting hit 3 monthes straight, and all I can do is grin and bear it, and hope for a little of that yoni, yoni yoni that your boy nsagoma was talking about.<BR/><BR/>I think maybe if I see Cupid's punk-ass, I am going to send him to Philly. Maybe those fools that are killing each other on your streets will take care of him for us. <BR/><BR/>Either that or send him to one of America's public schools.Dirty Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01508696230100618659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-74070550046756373712008-02-14T11:24:00.000-05:002008-02-14T11:24:00.000-05:00Never been a fan of cupid myself... I'm cool with ...Never been a fan of cupid myself... I'm cool with everybody running around cheesing and wearing pink or red. But I am tired of all the dumb text messages I keep getting. <BR/><BR/>Robster: Cheers baby! The Guiness is waiting at home for my arrival :) Think I'll be watching CSI instead of NASCAR.Dark & Stormyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596589641965177442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-28334935839908264882008-02-14T10:40:00.000-05:002008-02-14T10:40:00.000-05:00Jody,please consider moving to Philly,we use some ...Jody,please consider moving to Philly,we use some of that love here:)<BR/><BR/>"Calabash and overproof rom(hopefully some Appleton) and we are good. Yeah I might be able to warm up to V Day with some of that.<BR/><BR/>Randi523, cupid is looking for you my child. Just don't let him shoot you in the heart.<BR/><BR/>Kellybelle,are you serious? A greeting card company? Wow! This is why I love blogging.<BR/><BR/>I get to hear from so many interesting people. You have to give us an insight into how the biz works. What knew holiday are they coming up with to sell cards next?field negrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15411743587725023134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-41582927311436738192008-02-14T10:01:00.000-05:002008-02-14T10:01:00.000-05:00Ready for this? I work for a greeting card company...Ready for this? I work for a greeting card company. White folks are running around in sweaters with hearts on 'em, those little headband-springy-antler things with the glittery hearts on top, and everybody brought heart-shaped baked goods and candies. Women are staring out of the window waiting for the florist's truck to arrive, LOL.<BR/>I downloaded "Valentine Love" by Michael Henderson and my boo texted me. I'm happy.Kellybellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11186473285513898735noreply@blogger.com