Why are ‘Pride’ and ‘Woke’ so Hated? Another excuse to separate and discriminate? So, I grew up in the church. Sunday school, Bible study, confirmation, making-out at youth camp, the works. (We actually found mistletoe and used it, to great effect, in July). As a result, one hears certain lines frequently. Throughout my life, I …
420 Smells like Earth Day Are you doing your part? Happy 4/20 y’all! Well, by the time you read this it’ll probably be 4/21 or after. Do y’all celebrate 4/20? Probably not so much in the states that use the term y’all. However, it’s huge here in California. It has been since a group of high …
Easter Movies Something to watch after the Ham Easter Supper This Sunday, April 9, millions of people around the world will celebrate Easter. A Christian holiday honoring the belief in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. However, both religious and non-religious people celebrate Easter. The Easter Bunny has nothing to do with religion. Equally, dying Easter …
Pizza anyone? America’s Favorite Food Did you know that Americans consume over 3 billion pizzas a year? Growing up, I didn’t like pizza. I got sick after eating a piece in the cafe while my parents were shopping at Fedco. I was eight. As a result, I avoided it despite every sport I ever played …
Gratitude The Challenge of being Grateful Not to be egotistical, but I’m a big fan of my work. Now, I’m not talking about my acting work. Looking at myself 20, 30 years ago is absolute torture. Even the voiceovers on the food videos turn my stomach as I’ve always hated the sound of my voice. …
The Slap felt around the World And the worst week I ever had as an actor I was stunned, along with millions, watching Will Smith physically attack Chris Rock at the Academy Awards last Sunday. A mild joke about Will’s wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith, after initially laughing before turning to see her reaction, then …
What is Kwanzaa anyway? Is it bad that I don’t know more about it? Absolutely not. Life, for me, is about the acquisition of knowledge. Knowledge is power. Nothing will ever change as far as that is concerned. However, in today’s world of misinformation and toxic individualism set against the backdrop of a deadly pandemic …
CB’s Mac and Cheese My favorite comfort food Perfect for the Holiday season For many years now, I’ve remarked that the holidays pass so fast one day it’s Halloween and a week later it’s New Years Day. When I had CB’s Caramel Company, this time of year proved extra busy and stressful. Filling orders, many …
Lemon Meringue Pie Classic. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. My Uncle Charles has become quite the featured player on this blog. From his Everyday People interview Edward B, to his story of Papa registering to vote, The Power of Voting. Now, his dessert request for his recent birthday marks his third appearance on …
The Power of Voting “The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.”John Lewis The above picture is my Grandfather, Ulysses Birt Sr. He passed away when I was 10. He and his wife, Sarah Cotton, had 7 children. My Father, Ulysses Birt Jr, the eldest. …
