Chico DeBarge - Love Still Good

Love Still Good by Chico Debarge Listen on Posterous

Is the love still good (Still good, baby)
Is the love still good (Still good, baby)
Still good, baby (You gotta know)

You know I'm free
Out on parole
Just got my papers, honey
I'm really home

So what's going on, suga
How is your life, baby

It's so good to be back
You're still fine as the day we met
Oh, I heard you got babies, that's cool
Do they play at the park where we used to make love after dark

Is the love still good
Is the love still good (Still good, baby, uh)
Still good, baby (You know, you wanna know, baby, oh oh)
(Still good, baby, baby)

I didn't know
I was your first
I was your soldier, baby
Everything real

But you found another
And I understand, lover
'Cause I lost my brother
From the war on drugs

Got so much, baby
I could offer you
I'm a man, not the boy that I was
So why gamble with life in the streets when I got you at home, baby

Is the love still good (Oh, baby)
Is the love still good (Still good, baby)
Still good, baby (Wanna know, baby, gotta know, baby)

Ooh
Hey ey
Still good, baby
Is love still good, babe

Is the love still good (Still good, baby)
Is the love still good (Still good, still good, baby)
Still good, baby (Tell you that, still good, baby, still good, baby)

I remember back in the day
We used to vibe around the way
You told me you loved me, wish I had stayed
Right there in your arms underneath the stars

We still made beautiful love
Every night, every day
We would wake up
To a brighter morning, baby

You were here for me
Why did you walk out on me, baby
When I went down
When I went down, baby

I still remember every night in your basement
There in the dark, we made love
Your lovin' was so sweet, reminiscin'
We got much time, baby, to catch up, oh, lady
So let's take our time, baby

Get to know each other all over again
I'm not the same boy, I'm a man, lady lover
Oh, lover, lover
Oh, baby, do you still wind it up like you used to back in the day

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Kahlil Gibran on Love

When love beckons to you, follow him,
Though his ways are hard and steep.
And when his wings enfold you yield to him,
Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you.
And when he speaks to you believe in him,
Though his voice may shatter your dreams
as the north wind lays waste the garden.

For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you. Even as he is for your growth so is he for your pruning.
Even as he ascends to your height and caresses your tenderest branches that quiver in the sun,
So shall he descend to your roots and shake them in their clinging to the earth.

Like sheaves of corn he gathers you unto himself.
He threshes you to make you naked.
He sifts you to free you from your husks.
He grinds you to whiteness.
He kneads you until you are pliant;
And then he assigns you to his sacred fire, that you may become sacred bread for God's sacred feast.

All these things shall love do unto you that you may know the secrets of your heart, and in that knowledge become a fragment of Life's heart.

But if in your fear you would seek only love's peace and love's pleasure,
Then it is better for you that you cover your nakedness and pass out of love's threshing-floor,
Into the seasonless world where you shall laugh, but not all of your laughter, and weep, but not all of your tears.
Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself.
Love possesses not nor would it be possessed;
For love is sufficient unto love.

When you love you should not say, "God is in my heart," but rather, "I am in the heart of God."
And think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course.

Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself.
But if you love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires:
To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night.
To know the pain of too much tenderness.
To be wounded by your own understanding of love;
And to bleed willingly and joyfully.
To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving;
To rest at the noon hour and meditate love's ecstasy;
To return home at eventide with gratitude;
And then to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in your heart and a song of praise upon your lips.

Credit: http://www.katsandogz.com/onlove.html

Well Camouflaged ... Mr.TramueL's Corollary

Eight months ago I was inspired to write a witty commentary on how some women in the workplace choose to wear battle fatigues and utility belts: “Well Camouflaged” That’s kind of dramatic but I wanted to grab your attention. I had a conversation tonight with (1)ne of the ladies that inspired the original post. {We are now “friends” on Facebook, but that in itself is a whole notha’ post} … so I’m talking with her about skin care because she sells Mary Kay and Mr.TramueL is trying to get his face right for his “Future” … anywho someone walks past wearing camouflage and I cut my eyes. She notices and the conversation begins:

Mary Kay: “Why did you lQQk at her like that?”

Mr.TramueL; “Like what? You mean with a side eye?”

Mary Kay: “Yes. She already thinks you don’t like her.”

Mr.TramueL: “I give out what I get.” “I’ve worked here for a long-minute and she can’t even make eye-contact with me. We don’t have to hold a conversation, common courtesy would be for her to acknowledge me, a head nod, a stanky leg, I would even except a racial slur or two, I’ma need for her to say something.”

Mary Kay: “At first I thought you didn’t like me either.”

Mr.TramueL: “I didn’t.”

Mary Kay: “Man! You so crazy.”

Mr.TramueL: *Blank Stare* *Blink, Blink*

Mary Kay: “I mean, I didn’t really talk to anyone in here because so many women are catty and guys are always trying to talk to me.”

Mr.TramueL: *Blank Stare* *Blink, Blink*

… See Original Post.

Live Well,

Mr. “Your Energy Can Be Better Spent” TramueL

I love Sarah Palin! and I'm going ... Don't Judge Me!

*HUGE amount of sarcasm*

Friday's E-Mail Bag

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A woman pregnant with triplets was walking down the street when a masked robber ran out of a bank and shot her three times in the stomach. Luckily the babies were OK. The surgeon decided to leave the bullets in because it was too risky to operate. She gave birth to two healthy daughters and a healthy son. All was fine for 16 years, and then one daughter walked into the room in tears. "What's wrong?" asked the mother. "I was taking a tinkle and this bullet came out," replied the daughter. The mother told her it was okay and explained what happened 16 years ago About a week later the second daughter walked into the room in tears. "Mom, I was taking a tinkle and this bullet came out." Again the mother told her not to worry and explained what happened 16 years ago. A week later her son walked into the room in tears. "It's okay" said the Mom, "I know what happened You were taking a tinkle and a bullet came out." "No," said the boy, "I was playing with myself and I shot the dog." I KNOW YOU SMILED

The Terrifying Acceleration of Interpersonal Communications Will Uglify all Hope for Human Psyche

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I’m going to do something a little different with this post. I’m going to share  a few tools that I use that make my life more productive, some you may use, some you may have seen, some you may have not. That’s right Mr.TramueL is a closet tech-nerd who cares about the ho-zone … excuse me, what I meant to write was the ozone, saving the dolphins and green peace, but it ain’t easy being green. “She” said you should share some of that information with me. I decided to share it with the world. That’s right folks the whole world.

Without further adieu …

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Evernote: Apps for Android, Blackberry, Palm, iPhone, iPad, iBoard, and the iMat. One account works across all of your devices. Text, email, speak, clip from the web any idea or thought and it syncs automatically everywhere.

Dropbox: Dropbox picks up where Evernote left off. Online backup, file sync and sharing. Music, Videos, Photo’s, Word & PDF documents. The free platform has it’s storage limits. (There is a Premium service) you can add extra space by having your friends and family sign-up and download the application on their machine. I share music and photo’s as well as backup a few files. (If you are interested, let me send you an invite! I need more space man!)

YouVersion: No longer can you say “I didn’t have time to read the word.” Pastor, Reverend, Elder or Daddy … or whom ever you answer to. Word. This is an online and mobile Bible, with reading plans so you are never out of touch no matter where you are. (Get off of Twitter and Study!) FREE app for all mobile platforms.

Windows SkyDrive: (Sorry! Can't set up a link, you need a Windows Live Profile) The service currently offers 25 GB of free personal storage, with individual files limited to 50 MB. You need a Windows Live  ID … but who cares?! it’s 25 GB of free online storage. Use it to hide those compromising photo’s of you and yo’ special friend doing what you did when you did it in Vegas.

Windows Live Writer: T!his is a desktop application that makes it easier to compose compelling blog posts using your current blog service.  (My new favorite! )I’ve used this to post my last five Blog post. The more professional of you may have been asked to provide an HTML version of a Blog to be incorporated on another Bloggers page. Well this makes it extremely easy to do so. Link it with your Youtube account and import videos seamlessly. Lots of benefits to this … listen to me now and believe me later. Check it out. Combine this with Movie Maker and you are sure to have yo’ five minutes of fame!

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Google Voice: Unfortunately this one is available by invite only but I thought I would mention it so you will be aware just in case someone says “Man I have two Google Voice invites but no one wants them.” Ladies throw yourself at this man! Fella’s if it’s a (wo)man throw yourself at her! If you’re using an Android based handset (Lucky Bastard!) the app is incredible! Google makes it very easy to use from any Mobile browser though. Here are a few of the features …

• Google voicemail: voicemail like email
• Voicemail transcription: read what your voicemail says
• Custom greetings: vary voicemail greetings by caller
• International calling: low cost calls to the world
• Notifications: read voicemail messages via email or SMS
• Share voicemails: forward, embed, or download voicemails
• One number: a single phone number that rings all your phones
• Free SMS: send, receive & store text messages online
• Block calls: send unwanted callers straight to voicemail
• Record calls: record phone calls and store them online
• Conference calls: join several people into a single call
• Screen callers: hear who is calling before you pick up

I have it, use it and it is truly TramueListic! Holla at yo’ boy! So comfortable that I want you to have my number 704.951.76xx (I changed my mind at the last minute! I know way too many people here right now that I didn't know last year who the eff' are ya'll?) … prank call if you want! I’ll block you, I can even make you think the number has been dis-connected. I also have a connection with Top Flight Security of the World. The Whole World.

Honorable mentions include Google Calendar, Google Books, Google Docs, Google Reader … I guess anything Google ‘cause it’s free!

Live Well,

Mr. “These are just a few, I’ma make this a two-part series” TramueL

I feel Dirty.

So I have a new follower on Twitter @Dirtypanties1

Just in case you can't read what they sell ... Here you go.

"Pleasure yourself with sexy, beautifully scented panties worn by beautiful and sexy women. Our panties are worn for 2 days to maximixe the scent of a woman. Packaged in plastic so the moment you open them, you are engulfed in the sexy musky scent of a soft warm woman's most private parts. Choose from our most polular models and styles."

... Yep! Blocked & Reported.

Dear Facebook Password Reset Confirmation! Customer Message,

Your service in unparalleled and I personally thank you for changing my password. Verifying it by sending me a document as an attachment to open was very clever!

You are clearly the smartest group of people I've ever known! I'm so glad I use "Your Facebook" I want you to know that I'm adding you to my "Things I give a eff' about notebook"

Thank you!

Ten & A Half Things That Kill A Conversation Quickly

10. Things I don’t know anything about. (Translation: Things I would write in my “Things I give an Eff about notebook”) ☛ Them: “You going to the concert?” Me: “Oh! Who’s coming?” Them “Justin Beiber.”  Me:

9. Bad Breath ☛ This is self-explanatory … you could stay and chat but you’re a man talking to another man, also it would be rude to throw-up in some(1)ne’s face.

8. A chatting chatty azz man ☛ I’m a man … “Ladies look at your man, now back at me, look at your man again, now back at me …” men get in and get out of conversations. If a dude lingers too long in the “I’ma boy” zone when he’s talking to another man. Look for me to start riding a horse backwards.

7. Repetition ☛ Every time I see you, you tell me the same thing. Go fall off a cliff so you’ll have some new stuff to talk about.

6. A long azz, on again off again engagement ☛ Face it “He’s just not that into you” and you’re never gonna get the deposit money back. Me: “Oh Ya’ll pushed it back until the Spring (again?) … well keep me posted! Listen, I have to go, gotta take Rocky to the Vet.” Her: “You don’t have a dog.” Me: 0_O

5. Conversations about Socialism ☛ Maybe I should listen … I mean with all your experience working the Frosty machine at Wendy’s. Unless you are a professor of History, Cultural Anthropology or Economics stop trying to kick knowledge son & go kick rocks.

4. Stop talking to me about the iPhone, iPad, iCar, iBoat ☛ *Deep Breath. Shots Fired. #pow #pow #pow* I don’t understand how I can admire a company soo much but hate them too. I won’t end the conversation, I’ll just provide tips on new apps that you should consider. Them: “I’m thirsty.” Me: “What? Your iPhone can’t turn the air into cool refreshing water? … There’s no app for that?”

3. Long Windedness ☛ Lil’ MrTramueL’s mother takes forever just to tell me that he needs some allergy medicine. Ms.Frenchie: “You remember the house where I grew up right? Me: “Yep. You’ve told me about it a  million times … can you make the long story short? You know how you do.” Ms.Frenchie: “Oh. Okay … Well, we used to have a window in my old bedroom, and my mama would leave it up at night so that ….” Me: “Places phone on mute. Walks away.”

2. People with American names who talk /sound funny on the phone ☛ Don’t ya’ll dare judge me! You know what I’m talking about … you call Apple support and Bob answers  but he sounds more like Madhav Kumar. *Dial Tone*

1. Carrying on side conversations ☛ Step away without a salutation or well wish and you get the dial tone. Your lil’ dyslexic child do that same stuff every time &  you feed into it! I’ma man, I’m only going to be a minute *Pause*  … tell lil’ Tommie to turn the book sideways and wait until you get off the phone.

0.5 (Number 3 Continues after 20 minutes) … *Comes back to phone* Ms.Frenchie:“ … the electrician had to install those three prong cords for the washing machine & the dryer …”

What drives you crazy on the phone? In person? At home … you get what I’m getting at! Answer the question!

Mr. “Give Up Conversation But Don’t Say Nothing” TramueL

*Disclaimer* Nothing wrong with working the frosty machine at Wendy’s. Somebody has to do it. Having an American name even though you have a thick azz accent. Lil’ Tommie really isn’t dyslexic, he’s special.

Tuesday's Email Bag

As a friend put it, it also proves one other thing about men…. There’s been strong debate over the years as to which sex has the better friends. Women claim to be closer and men claim to stick together. After many polls, surveys, and statistics the speculation is over. One particular case sums it up… Women’s Friends A woman didn’t come home one night. The next day she told her husband that she had slept over at a friend’s house. The husband called his wife’s ten best friends. None of them had seen her or knew what he was talking about. Men's Friends A man didn’t come home one night. The next day he told his wife that he had slept over at a friend’s house. The wife called her husband’s 10 best friends. Eight of them confirmed that he had slept over, and two claimed that he was still there.

Needing To Be Needed

RE-POST! I posted this on Posterous a while ago, wanted to give the people something to step to. I'm coming back soon ~

My determination to always be at my best is typically magnified in most of my relationships granting me little rest. However when that phone call, e-mail or text message comes with those famous words "Hey, What you doing. Guess What?"

… I get all emotional (I'mma keep it short. I don't want another another feminine moment. I can't stand the smell of that night blooming jasmine.)

They picked me! They could have chosen anyone but they chose me! It feels good when I am able to impart my impractical wisdumb upon the earth.

Do as I say not as I do Be aware of your effect on others.

Do not exhaust yourself in pursuit of the latest trend.

Seek traditional values.

*Remember a house can not be united with it's brothers, sisters, mamas, daddies, cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, boos, baby daddies, baby mamas, friend girls and friend guys divided. Now get out there and Unite!

Posted via web from Extroversion Belied

Love

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I love my teeth!

Dr. Oz Tip #7

Brushing is Not Enough

If you plan to spend your later years eating more than yogurt and applesauce, invest in some floss. No matter how thoroughly or long you brush your teeth, you're missing a good portion of their total surface. That's like washing one armpit after a workout. But the dangers of skipping floss go beyond hygiene: The bacteria that linger can increase your risk of heart disease. I use Reach Ultraclean floss, which stretches to glide between teeth.

Men's Health tip: For a bright smile, try this do-it-yourself whitening plan that will save you money.

via menshealth.com

I Must Be Butta, Cause I'm On A Roll

Not no parkay, not no margarine, strictly butta …

I’ve been on a journey and my mantra for Two Thousand Ten is “ Striving to create balance & harmony; Spiritually, Mentally, Emotionally and Physically”

The moral and intellectual crisis of out time has not yet spared the true science of …  I’m just playing. I’ve been reading, studying, analyzing, meditating & re-directing a lot of my energies and I’m in a place I haven’t been in a long time.

This post is simply affirmation to the Universe of (1)ne of life’s lessons learned. “Unattachment” - The release of need or expectation associated with a specific outcome.

We see & believe how a specific event or situation will work out and we become “attached” imagining it happening just as we envision. We try to duck & dive trying to force the circumstances to our advantage, but a four letter word beginning with L and ending in E (No, not that one) … Life has it’s own schedule.  Unattachment  doesn't mean that you’re not keeping it one hunid’, it means that you are managing your  expectations. I know, I hear you saying “Give us an example Mr.TramueL!” Okay, okay … I want to be a rapper O_0 and it is normal for me to pursue those goals, the key to piece of mind is to hold on lightly to the image of me on a sold out stage ( ‘cause it’s tricky to rock a rhyme that’s right on time ) Unattachment happens when I’m not tied to the idea of being on a sold out stage, the reality is probably more like me on a karaoke stage. Things didn’t work out as planned but I’m more than able to let it go. {Lesson}

Drops Mic. Walks off stage snapping fingers spit'n mad fire son! … ♬  Well yo, ♫I funk like dat ,I'm fat like dat, I'm in like dat, ♪ I jazz like dat, I freak like dat, I zoom like dat,♫ I’m out ... I’m out.

Mr. “It’s Like Butta Babeey” TramueL

Let Me Write That Down In My Things I Give A Eff About Notebook

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That is all ... for now.

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Everyone seems to be going through some sort of love battle this week, it's in folks Blog post, conversations, & textersations ☚ That's a TramueLism Original.

Looking for love, Wanting love, Romantic Fulfillment ... ahhh! A four letter word beginning with L & ending in E

I have nothing of value to add ... it was just an observation.

This is from a previous post ...

"Maddening, exalting, thrilling and frustrating « The promise of “a four letter word beginning with L and ending in E” that’s right kids LOVE. I will no longer write this word out as it has caused so much confusion 2′day. Let’s call it “a four letter word beginning with L and ending in E” … anyway what was I saying ¿ Oh yeah a four letter word beginning with L and ending in E continues to drive folk into insanedness (ßrianism) trying to find the perfect partner. Here is something that The Merciless God of Perfection doesn’t want you to know » Perfection may not be worth the price, you are only human … relax."

Mr. "I think I need love ... too" TramueL

I Just Wanna Be, I Just Wanna Be Successful

So I have someone that has challenged me to question some of my claiming attitudes and Mr.TramueL’s observation is to beware of laying on expectations ‘cause self-fulfilling prophecies do come true. When I think something is witty & funny I’ll hold unto it for(E)ver and one of my most favoritest things to say or write is that “I subconsciously sabotage relationships around the fifth year …” now that started after my divorce, I don’t know my exact divorcessary date but it has been more than 8 years. People laugh or say “boy you soo crazy” when they hear it, but in a recent conversation that centered around self-esteem, respect & acceptance I asked the question; I said “Self. Why do you say such a thing?” Myself said “I’ont really know. Let me think about it and I’ll get back to you.” I said “Alright. Remember that I am always here if you need to talk or anything.”

This is what myself concluded. I don’t feel that I’m complete, there are things that I haven’t accomplished, dreams deferred. Consciously I want to do well and be successful, however the expectation is that others will see me as a disappointment. My inner critic is a nasty som beatch! Now ya’ll know I love me some me but it’s caused me to be on some ole’ compulsive need for self-approval type sh*t which makes me defensive, self-centered & stubborn so by that fifth year “she” probably wouldn't be able to put up with me anyway. I steal, I don’t get stole right? (Rhetorical)

Ms. Miz has a wonderful message about discovering who you are and your worth. Know your Worth T!his was right on time for me today. Along with my award winning conversation with MB (You’re both appreciated.)

How do you define success? What makes someone successful?

Live Well,

Mr. “I’m not a player, I just crush a lot” TramueL

Mr.TramueL's Consideration of an Atmospheric Anomaly:

So I'm on my Social Whirl this afternoon & I notice everyone on Twitter & Facebook praising the sunroof in their fine, European, luxury automobile.They should have been praising (C)apital G'Dizzle, His Son & their homeboy The Holy Ghost for a beautiful day instead.

Push Me, Pull You

Push Me, Pull You

Beware of running away from problems.

After a textersation {I just coined this phrase … conversation through texting} with a good friend I’ve realized that I believe I know what other people want, but don’t really know what I need.  My unspoken admiration for the folk that keep me grounded, sane & motivated is the reason for this post. They are a part of my life; some new, some old, some share my blood, some don’t, all-in-all  they all are a part of my family, immediate and extended.

I shine when I serve others in some way and  what I get back in return is far more beneficial to me than any 1ne of them can imagine. They bring me closer to capital {G}od’izzle, by desiring a closer relationship with HIM. They make me want to know more, thus inspiring me to read more & research more. They have taught me to be more honest. {Ya’ll know T!his is a struggle cause I enjoy story-telling and sometimes enjoy bending the truth} They inspire me to be a better father, brother, son & man. Last but not least, they’ve taught me to straighten out confusion or nothing will get done. I have some huge  stones chasing me that I’ve now begun to face and stop running from.

I take in so much from my environment; T!his is one of the reasons why I tend to be indecisive, swinging between irrational and rational thoughts and feelings. It's pretty much something that takes place "upstairs" in my mind, although others are sure to see the struggle from time to time.  I also have a tendency to misrepresent myself with what I say from time to time, but Mr.TramueL is a charming, if a little kooky, friend, father, brother, son & man.

Continue to Push Me & I’ll continue to Pull You.

In Gratitude,

You Want Me To Be Honest?

“ You Can’t handle the Truth! “

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The other night one of my many twiends re-tweeted a tweet from one of their tweeps. {Say that real fast while hanging from a spinning chandelier} … anyway it stated that 1ne  of the most important ways to make a four letter word beginning with L and ending in E {Love} work is learning how to communicate the complete truth ...

I have a mom, two sisters, three baby mamas, an ex-wife, a side chick, a “she” and a plethora of female friends who sit on my couch so I feel it’s okay for me to impart my impractical wisdumb on this topic.

“There are no whole truths: all truths are half-truths. It is trying to treat them as whole truths that plays the devil.” - Alfred North Whitehead

Science

There is no science. The problem starts with definitions. In order to maintain our self-image as unselfish and honest, we seem to have special definitions that help disguise the true state of affairs … of course, we are all honest. We just leave out a few facts, but we never lie! We would feel very uncomfortable with a definition of truth that disallows this type of behavior.

Folk will retort that the truth is often near impossible to define. And, that the whole truth can never be said. Indeed.

Situation

Any. But let’s take something as simple or as complex, depending on your perspective, as telling your significant other that you actually had 30 sexual partners before them. If your partner told you such a truth after first having told the untruth, how would you react? If your partner told you such a truth, without ever having told the untruth, how would you react? Would you insist that your partner answer such a question to you? Would you want to hear the truth or would you rather not know? Would you want him/her to lie to you?How would you estimate the chance that she/he will find out the lie? How BIG a lie do you think this is if you did it? if a partner did it?

Summary

Communicate the complete truth? Nah kid … Men & Women use dishonesty to enhance those features that are most desired by the opposite sex. Men, for example, lie about commitment, honesty and resources.

What do people really mean by honesty in a partner? That we tell the truth about our flabby bellies? Or that we tell the truth about our desire for our boo’s friend?

Can you be completely honest with each other? Something doesn’t make sense.