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my bad homie…

By on March 25, 2011 in end of days, Mitzi- all day every day

Little known Mitzi Fact: I used to date a dude who refused to swim in the ocean.


I mean, ‘ole boy would spend all day in a pool but when it came to the ocean? No ma’am. He straight up, would not go into the water any further than his knees. Ever.

Why?

“Cause things we can’t always see live in there.”- the ex-BF

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Naturally, as an avid swimmer and certified beach addict, his random explanation did not make a lick of sense to me. And I used to CLOWN him. Mercilessly.

But after viewing this CNN video taken off the coast of Florida? Well, let’s just say I now understand.

the times they are a changing…

By on March 17, 2011 in Mitzi- all day every day, pocket full of dirty tissue, supermarket dreams on a bodega budget

Oh shoot, according to my Mac dashboard, today’s temperatures are going to reach 62 degrees! WOO HOO! THANK YOU ST. PATRICK!


*back flips off the couch into a full split*

On a not so joyous note, just got the dreaded email notice from The New York Times. Apparently, they’ve finally decided to implement digital subscriptions for access to the website. *sad little nephew face* According to the notice, as of March 28th:

On NYTimes.com, you’ll be able to view 20 articles each month for free (including slide shows, videos and other features). After 20 articles, they’ll ask you to become a digital subscriber, with full access to the site.

On the smartphone and tablet apps, the Top News section will remain free of charge. For access to all other sections within, they’ll ask you to become a digital subscriber.

On the marginally brighter side, readers who come to Times articles through links from search, blogs and social media like Facebook and Twitter will be able to read those articles, even if they have reached their monthly reading limit. Although for some search engines, users will have a daily limit of free links to Times articles.

Le sigh.

We all knew it was coming but damn, damn, DAMN.

*shakes fist at the sky & starts searching for gold coins in between the couch cushions*

don’t just look, do something…

By on March 15, 2011 in end of days, it takes a village, it's not a game out there, Mitzi- all day every day

Gotta tell you, the headlines today really blew me: 6.1 aftershocks in Japan as the nuclear radiation wafts through the air, a Queens teen beat to death in a gay bias attack, the 3 year-old suffering through alcohol withdrawal in Britain, the giant panda that bit it’s San Diego zookeeper and yet another bus accident.

Oh and let us not forget the on-going drama in Cleavland, TX where the 11 year-old girl was viciously gang-raped by EIGHTEEN boys & men in a deserted FEMA trailer.

*shudders uncontrollably*

I mean, it’s all good fine to be on our individual grinds but at a certain point, you gotta stop and look around. And then, take responsibility for what’s happening. I hope that everyone reading this post is involved in some sort of positive, community service that will change another person’s life for the better. Cause it’s a small world. And every day the crazy gets a little closer to our homes.

*gets off of soapbox & volunteers more time w/ Hip Hop 4 Life*

spread the good news & support…

By on March 11, 2011 in Mitzi- all day every day, using our powers for good

Okay, so I’m definitely going to the movies this weekend to support my super talented collegue, Ava DuVernay’s feature debut, “I Will Follow.” Based on her relationship with her late aunt, the film has been receiving stellar reviews from critics, including my old school fave Roger Ebert.

WOO HOO!

Oh and did I mention that not ONLY did Ava write & direct, she also FUNDED the film herself?!?!

*standing for slow clap*

Oh and while we’re talking about movies I’m extra hype about, I cannot WAIT to see THIS:

“Like Water for Elephants” is my BOOK! And despite weird looking Robert Pattinson, I still think it’s going to be an AH-Mazing film.


*grabs the popcorn & starts to drool*

about to hit a strip mall…

By on March 10, 2011 in Mitzi- all day every day, pocket full of dirty tissue

Oh Jesus, may the fashion gods forgive me, for I have SINNED. Here is my confession:


Since the snow finally melted, I’ve been trying to spend more time walking in the fresh air. You know, as opposed to being cramped up in a sweaty subway car full of thousands of people with different (and often questionable) hygiene habits.

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So yesterday I decided to go cop a new pair of walking sneakers. And at some point, during the 20 minutes I was in the store I noticed that the majority of the sales girls were wearing Sketchers Shape-Ups. Which strikes me as odd because of all the options at their disposal- Asics, Nike, Reebok, New Balance; these women ALL voluntarily picked ugly ass SKETCHERS? WTH?
So I pulled this cute little black girl who clearly didn’t require any shaping to the side and asked her what was really hood with everyone wearing the official Guido housewife sneakers. And she told me, it had nothing to do with a promotion or even toning up. According to her, they are simply the most comfortable sneakers she’s worn in LIFE.

I’m sure you can already see where this is going…

Next thing I know, my highly impressionable ass is trying them on. And I gotta tell you, that girl ain’t NEVA lied. Like my grey suede Uggs- FUGLY beyond words but feel like MAGIC on my feet. SMDH.

Needless to say, I am now the mortified owner of a new pair of Sketchers Shape-Ups.

*hangs head in shame & disbelief*

I hate myself right now.

Amen.

it’s the little things…

By on March 7, 2011 in miracle on 169th street, Mitzi- all day every day

With all of that rain, yesterday seemed like such a cold and miserable day. But after watching this video of a cow in stranded in an Indiana farm field by a flood, I will not complain. At all.


Life is good.

you tell me…

By on March 4, 2011 in Mitzi- all day every day, pocket full of dirty tissue

So I was listening to the radio this morning and the co-hosts were having a heated debate about whether marriage was relevant nowadays. And I have to tell you, I was genuinely blown by the fact that none of the three (2 guys and a girl) saw any point to the institution in today’s society.


Really?

Because despite the fact that I am nowhere near ready to be locked in a legal union myself, I do wholeheartedly believe that healthy marriages are more relevant they’ve ever been. Mind you, I said HEALTHY marriages.

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The way I see it a healthy marriage forces people to share, communicate, respect and cooperate with another person even when he or she is not getting exactly what they want.

Which is EXACTLY what’s lacking in the world today.

I mean, what do guys think? Sure, it’s not for everybody but in the grand scheme of life does that mean marriage isn’t relevant? Or am I just a throwback romantic who needs to stop listening to crappy NYC morning radio and go get her taxes done?

we’re not drinking the tea in nyc…

By on February 25, 2011 in it takes a village, Mitzi- all day every day, using our powers for good

Anti-Abortion Billboard in SoHo Comes Down: MyFoxNY.com

So Life Always’ offensive anti-abortion billboard came down yesterday afternoon, huh?


Woo hoo! I love it when the good guys win. Shout outs to everyone who complained, called and were prepared to mobilize to against such a blatant racist attack against African-Americans and every woman’s right to reproductive choice.

*round of applause*

With that said, prayers up for the union folks in Wisconsin. It seems that despite their prolonged protests, the State House of Reps finally got it’s way. Shady ass Governor Scott Walker and the GOP passed that controversial labor bill earlier this morning. Hmm… not a good look for the working middle class. At. All.

I surely hope they remember this nonsense come 2012.

worth 5 minutes of your time…

By on February 24, 2011 in end of days, it takes a village, Mitzi- all day every day, using our powers for good

By now, anyone with a modicum of media awareness has heard about the ridiculously offensive anti-abortion billboard that the pro-life group Life Always has posted in Soho for the next 3 weeks. So I’m not going to bother ranting about the absurdity of it all, instead how about this:


Don’t just be angry and offended, DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.

The name of the woman that approved this ad and it’s placement is Mary Bentley. Her office phone number is 214.520.9188. (No, she doesn’t even live in NYC. She lives in Texas)

CALL HER

Tell her how offensive you find the billboard and it’s placement. Demand that they remove it immediately.

Everyone has a right to voice their opinion, including pro-lifers. However, considering how FEW African Americans reside in the SoHo area, it certainly seems as if the message is more of a statement ABOUT African-Americans as opposed to FOR African-Americans.

Which is RACIST.

Oh and please be clear; while the statistics being quoted may be true, those numbers DO NOT include terminations performed at private medical facilities. READ: where women with money & access choose to have their unwanted pregnancies discreetly handled.

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saved you a seat next to me…

By on February 23, 2011 in it's not a game out there, keep hope alive, Mitzi- all day every day

So I’ve been hearing nothing but great things about this new Adele album, 21. Took a listen to the single, “Rolling In the Deep” earlier this morn. Not mad, not mad at all. Will definitely have to add the album to the iTunes Library.


Speaking of music- I know I’m late getting the buzz on OFWGTKA but, Tyler The Creator and his single, “Yonkers” gives me LIFE. Sorta reminds me of the way I felt first time I heard Wu-Tang back in the day. But these kids are waaaay more extreme.

Oh and the video is dope.

*hops on bandwagon*

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