Saturday, August 9, 2008

check it

Some recommendations:


SEE IT
Lucky Number Slevin - seen at my brother's house; On Demand from some movie channel. I won't get into the plot cuz I don't wanna give anything way, but it's great if you like action, some mystery, and a little cute romance on the side. The twist towards the end will have you like, "ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh snap!".



READ IT
Unburnable - found on my mother's "bookshelf" (the top of her radiator covered with pretty cloth). Set in Dominica and Washington, D.C., this is the story of a girl who ran away after discovering she was adopted and that her biological family background is full of scandal, secrets, and controversy. many years later she returns to face her past and search for answers about her ancestors. The author brings the African Diaspora together (past and present) flawlessly as she hits on racism, sexism, colorism, and classism without it seeming textbooky. I couldn't put it down.



EAT IT
Dragonfruit - found in Chinatown, New York. Native to Central and South America, it's a good source of fiber, antioxidants, and Vitamin C. I love trying new food, especially fruits and vegetables. so when I saw this i had to get it.



HEAR IT
Marvin Gaye. Legends of Soul - cd made for me by mommy. Classic. this album has songs that'll make you wanna two-step, and has "Let's Get It On" for those of you who wanna set the mood for your boo. it'll take you back to a time when music had meaning.

oldies have always been among the top genres i love. it has heart, soul, emotion. it's refreshing. "music" today is trash:
technologically altered voices recite empty lyrics over computer-generated sound, with dollar signs in their eyes, while love and appreciation for the art is nowhere to be found.

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