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Roger

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I was born and partially raised in Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica. I migrated to the United States with my family in February of 1992 at the age of 14.5. I finished high school here, went to college and so on. Right now, I am working on a Masters degree in public administration and policy analysis (MPA).

I am open-minded, passionate, opinionated and worldly

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The Art of Doing Nothing

Sitting in a comfy chair
Staring out the doors
Admiring how the day’s so clear
Not engaged, nor bored

My hands relaxed unmoving
My feet sit slightly bent
No knots are present on my brow
A feeling of content

Tomorrow does not haunt me
No agenda for today
This peace that comes now freely
Has carried me away

The clock it is a-ticking
There’s so much left to do
But I no task completing
For they are not in view

My mind, you see, is absent
From the future and the past
I’m ... read more

Sun, October 25, 2009 - 7:37 PM permalink - 1 comment

No Easy Credit

Lately, I have been blogging a lot about the state of the economy, but more from a "spiritual" or "soul-searching" perspective. Paul Krugman, in today's New York Times, wrote an article entitled, "Misguided Money Mentalities" arguing about the misconceived notions that the Federal Bank is touting, i.e.: increase interest rates. He argues that the weakening of the U.S. dollar is actually a good thing because it gives us a global, economic advantage, in that, our products would be sold abroad a... read more

Mon, October 12, 2009 - 7:17 AM permalink - 2 comments

Man at Bus Stop

I see him standing there
And I want to touch his face
The wind tickling his dreadlocked hair
And I want to touch his face

His cell phone rings he snaps it open
Inaudible words exit his lips
Lips separating softly, revealing pearly white teeth
Does his lips say “come to me?” No.

He gesticulates with every word
And I want to touch his face
Shifts his weight; legs taking turns
Oh, just to touch his face

His bus finally arrives; he boards
The crowd swallowing him up
... read more

Tue, September 22, 2009 - 8:46 PM permalink - 2 comments

The Bad Economy: Our New Teacher

Everyone keeps railing on and on about the dire state of our economy. Some “experts” portend that it will begin to improve late this year; while others say things will get a lot worse before they get better. The fact of the matter is that people are, indeed, suffering. With that said, the state of the economy – as bad as it might be – has forced us to develop some great habits. It has become our new life teachers. Lesson one: consumption. In my apartment complex, for example, the dumpster is ... read more

Sat, July 11, 2009 - 7:31 AM permalink - 2 comments

Positivity in the Face of Adversity

It's inevitable, right? The economic situation (though there are glimmers of hope around) is dire, so we should all be in the pit of self-pity, self-doubt, negativity and sadness? Positivity should be placed on hold until things improve more completely. Otherwise, those who are positive in these economic times are simple-minded Polyanas who don't have a clue of what's going on. And, sure it's easier to be angry at those who helped precipitate this economic crisis. But, despite the bad news of... read more

Mon, May 11, 2009 - 6:30 PM permalink - 0 comments

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My Recent Activity

Re: Young Adults Less Attracted to Car Onwership (in Cars Suck) Ah, I see.
Well, don't worry, Mike. The important thing is that you're trying.

discussion post on Thu, November 5, 2009 - 4:46 PM

Re: Young Adults Less Attracted to Car Onwership (in Cars Suck) Precisely, Mike.

And, "ouch" on having to shell out that $400. I own a car now, but I'm getting ready to go car-free again. I'm starting to get back into the swing of things by using public transit and my bicycle. Upon doing so, I've realized ... read more

discussion post on Tue, November 3, 2009 - 4:57 PM

Young Adults Less Attracted to Car Onwership (in Cars Suck) I came across this interesting article in the Los Angeles Times. Please read it by clicking on this link:
www.latimes.com/business/l...35086.story

The premise of the article is based on a J.D.Powers' study which ... read more

discussion post on Sun, November 1, 2009 - 9:14 PM

A Guide for the Would-be Car-free Citizen? (in Carfree by Choice) What if you were approached by someone who is completely "clueless" about using public transportation, or more deeply and significantly, living the car-free lifestyle. What would we tell this person?

Humor me for a moment and let us, then, com... read more

discussion post on Sun, October 25, 2009 - 7:47 PM

A Guide for the Would-be Car-free Citizen? (in Cars Suck) What if you were approached by someone who is completely "clueless" about using public transportation, or more deeply and significantly, living the car-free lifestyle. What would we tell this person?

Humor me for a moment and let us, then, com... read more

discussion post on Sun, October 25, 2009 - 7:45 PM

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