Randomness II

-our paths have crossed once again but, i can't be as enthusiastic as the first time simply because the last time ended on such a low note. is this supposed to be a new beginning or a reminder of where not to go on my next time out. i truly miss the high notes we used to hit together but i'm afraid that if i try you again, those notes will only be falsetto. how long would we be fooling ourselves this time around? i love you, but i love myself enough to not willingly bring pain into my existence once again...

-Don Savant

Randomness

Your voice is so sweet it's like music to my ears, making me with I had you in my headphones at all times...so divine as I climb to the top of your favorite persons list..I wish..I could wrap you up an seal it with a kiss. MUAH!!

Happy Father's Day!!!

Father's Day

Just because you're a daddy, doesn't mean you deserve the honor that is Father's Day. That's something that must be earned through your actions. There are good men out there that aren't taking responsibility for what they've helped create. On the other hand, there are those that aren't given the credit that they deserve, or are afraid to let it be know that they are doing the right thing because of who they surround themselves with. A lot of people think that daddy and father are one and the same. That couldn't be further from the truth. Daddies are cool to have, especially when they are around but, a father is that man, that pure definition of what a male with children, whether they are paternal or not, is supposed to be.

A father supports his children without being forced to. He doesn't do what he does because Family Court says so, he does it because his heart is in it completely and he wants to make a difference in the life of the children that he's responsible for. Being a father doesn't start or stop with monetary support. He supports his children morally, mentally, and in any other way that he can. he's there in some capacity each time that he's needed to be, and can be depended upon no matter what arises. He's that kind shoulder to lean on, and that stern and heavy hand when you've done wrong.

A father would never stand for being called a baby's daddy. There are far too many males in this world that accept that terms as normal. It doesn't matter if you're a young man, an old man, or in between, you need to stand up and claim your true title. Especially the young ones that have so much negative influence around them. It's time to step up and be the man that your daddies may not have been. Give your child a reason to be proud of who helped bring them into this world or who was their guide in this life. be a positive role model to those that look up to you as a father figure. Take that child under your wing and help them grow to be the men and women that others look up to and allow them to proudly proclaim, "My father taught me that!!!" Don't allow whoever is surrounding you influence you in ways that may be detrimental to your seeds. Don't be what society expects you to be simply because it's considered the norm. Go against the grain and regain your individuality. You don't have to be perfect, just be there enough to show that you want to be there. Try to always be and stand for and accomplish more than what anyone including yourself thought you could ever be. Give the real people, your true supporters, your loved ones, a valid reason to look at you and say...

Happy Father's Day!!!

Summer Is Almost Here!!!

I know it's already hot outside and the flip flops and sandals, short shorts and skirts have already come out but there's still a few more weeks before summer is official. Summer is my favorite season because it's gives more freedom in a sense than the other three season do. You have cookouts, swimming pools, trips to the park, the beach. There are so many more activities that you can do during those few months. The only real bad thing is the heat but, you can always find ways to cool off, which adds to your list of activities. I can't wait to go on vacation next month, not because I'm going somewhere but because it will be seven wonder-filled days away from work. If y'all get out and have some fun this summer, make sure you be careful and watch out for others just as much as you watch out for yourself. Y'all be blessed.

Tyson's daughter dies after accident, police say - CNN.com

(CNN) -- The 4-year-old daughter of boxing legend Mike Tyson died Tuesday, a day after she was injured in a treadmill accident at her home, police in Phoenix, Arizona, said.

Former world boxing champion Mike Tyson traveled from Las Vegas to Phoenix to be at his daughter's bedside.

Exodus Tyson was prounounced dead at 11:45 a.m. local time Tuesday, said Sgt. Andy Hill, a Phoenix police spokesman. He gave no other details.

The girl was found by her 7-year-old brother on a treadmill in the Phoenix home Monday "with her neck on ... a cable" attached to the machine, police said in an earlier statement.

The mother "took her daughter off the cable" and called authorities, and Exodus was taken to a hospital, according to police.

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson traveled from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Phoenix where his daughter was on life support in critical condition on Monday, police said. Neighbors react to news »

The 42-year-old Brooklyn-born Tyson became the youngest world heavyweight champion in history when he lifted the World Boxing Council title aged 20.

Tyson also won the WBA and IBF versions of the crown during a career that was littered with controversy including disqualification for biting Evander Holyfield's ear during a 1997 title rematch.

He retired from the sport in 2005, but was back in the news this month with the U.S. release of the film "Tyson," a documentary that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year.

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Upstart Poetry Magazine(Print) Seeking Submissions

Attention Upstate South Carolina. Don Savant and Krystal Klear Printing are teaming up to bring you a new magazine that will be designed to showcase some the area's poets and writers. We are currently seeking poetry submissions for the magazine's inaugural issue. We ask that you submit your original work in any genre along with a brief bio that will let our readers know a little bit about you and your writing. Submit your writing as a word document in Times New Roman 12 pt. Font. We will need your name, your pen name if applicable, address, contact numbers and e-mail address on a page in word separate from your bio and submission. Please Title your work. If the work is untitled, please let it be known. We look forward to working with the many known and unknown talents of Upstate, SC.

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