I apologize to our PRESIDENT

Dear President Barack Hussein Obama,
I would like to apologize to you for all the racism you have had to endure in America.  You are the first and only President that has to explain why you don't wear a America(made in china)Flag Pin.  You Mr. President is the only President that have received more death threats than any President in America's history.  You, Mr. President is the only one that had to show his Birth Certificate.  You,  Mr.President are now being questions about your grades.  You are the only President that has ever had a colleague yell out "You Lie"  in a State of America speech.  You are the only President that has been asked to give up his church and mentor.  Mr. President you really really love AMERICA.

Some of us really love AMERICA too and appreciate you and your family.  You have served us well.  You are noble, humble, honest, and beautiful.  I wish you all the wealth, humor, swag, love and health you can muster.  I apologize for all you have had to put up with. 



Diggin the New Developments

I'm simply digging the new developments that is suppose to happen.  I say a big thumbs up!  A high five and all that good stuff.  A new movie theater, a new hotel and new stores is what I'm talking about.  This city needs new and fresh options.  If the Mayor is responsible for making this happen, I say this is what leadership is all about.  To everyone and anyone involved with this "Good Job".  

To the developers I have always been impressed with your work.  I felt proud to be apart of your team when I worked at Wild Oats.  Unfortunately circumstances beyond my control forced me to leave.  However I still regularly go visit my old place, stroll down memory lane, or just walk to Rookwood just to sight see.  I love your work.  I know the city of Norwood is excited about having you as a partner.  We all are excited and look forward to what you will bring the city.  KEEP UP THE WONDERFUL WORK YOU DO. 

Playing Catch Up

I feel like the Norwood Girls Varsity Softball team.  I have to catch up.  My busy, never a dull moment life has left me scrambling to find time for my faithful,  loyal readers.  Thank you for coming to Norwood News and Views Blog.  If you are new I welcome you. 

The news and views here are divergent points of views.  I bring another perspective to the happenings in my city.  I view things from a Black point of view.  I bring you the truth as I see, live and experience it.  Some like it and tell me to keep on keeping on.  Some don't like it and tell me what I can do with this blog.  Either way I hope you enjoy reading the articles. 

What's New in Norwood?

What new stuff is going on in the 45212?  Well lets count the way.  There is a new Dots store.  There is a drive thru-Little Cesar Pizza coming.  I understand a bigger and better Ted's Pawn Shop is coming.  I like the New Cricket Store.  I like the new Marshall's.  I like the new Kroger store.  Good things are happening and I like it.  The more the better.  I would like to see even more businesses come to Norwood.  A adult store would not hurt my feelings.  A tattoo parlor would do well.  Our Chamber of Commerce is working hard and I like the job they are doing.  Keep bringing the businesses.  We will keep supporting  them.  Thanks

Grappling with Gas Prices

If you had told me a year ago that gas would be $4.00 dollars a gallon.  I would have looked at you suspicious.  If  I see you today I would say you are like a Ms./Mr.  Cleo.  You looked into your crystal ball and got it right.  The national average cost for a gallon of gas is $4.00.  I think this is a  sign of the times. 

I'm glad I had the privilege of driving when gas was .79 cents a gallon.  Remember those days.  A person could fill their tank for $10.00 or $15.00.  Times were good back then.  Global warming was not a issue.  The weather was great for driving.  Driving laws were unheard of.  No seat belt laws, no limit on passengers, no check points.  Now, driving a car is like giving up all your constitutal rights.  You agree to be stopped and searched at anytime.You have to have your seat belt on.  You have to have your headlights on when its drizzling.  In the city of Cincinnati if you have over size rims you can have your car stopped and towed.  Not to mention the hefty price you will pay to get it back.  Yes, driving is getting expensive.  So to sock us with the high gas prices is making driving a headache. 

I find myself seeking other means of transportation.  Public bus service is one option I have used lately.  Taxis' and cabs are at our disposable.  I will ride my bike as the weather gets warmer.  I will walk to stores.  I will try to make only one driving trip per day.  I will car share whenever possible.  I will not pick up my kid from school as much, she will have to walk.  Yes, these gas prices has put a serious dent in how I roll.  What about you?

THIS LEVY IS LUDICROUS

The Superintendent held a town hall meeting at Williams Elementary on April 18, 2011.  The attendance was about 20 people.  Most folks there had a interest in the levy passing.  That was okay.  I wanted to hear their reasons for wanting it to pass.  I wanted to hear any board member speak on why they felt the need for a 10 year 10 million dollar levy.  I wanted to see all  interested parties interact with one another about this levy.  You know a real town hall. 

Instead we got the Superintendent Mr. Amodio repeating the same selling line.  It will cost $5.00 dollars a week.  We will have to close the library.  You know the exact same thing you read on the notice on the door.  Exact same thing.  Folks if you want the exact same o thing then vote for this levy. 

If you want to see something better vote NO and force him to do something else.  Force Mr. Amodio to speak of the good the bad and the ugly.  He wants to sell us on the good.  That is fine.  There is a lot of good things going on.  However, the bad and the ugly is what we have to discuss. Leadership is discussing this.  This levy money is not going to fix it.  Leadership does, and this Superintendent does not have the leadership skills to do the job.   

I would not have minded this levy if it had been brought to the community in a different manner.  When you try to insult my intelligence with the only $5.00 dollar a week, or we have not had a levy since 1995 crap it rubs folks the wrong way.  It might be only $5.00 dollars a week but $250.00 a year hurts like hell to a family barley paying the rent.  That family is mine.  

The Superintendent make it clear he was not there to have a town hall community meeting.  He was there to sell this levy.  I was the only one in the meeting that made it very clear that I was not buying what he was selling and that is when he decided on his own to close down the meeting.  And not everyone had spoke.  Say what you want about me, I was there to speak to speak my mind.  I made it clear ......Vote No 

WoW What a Week!

To the readers of Norwood News and Views we apologize for not blogging before now.  We have been working a a project.  It took the entire week.  I must say it looks great!  We will catch up on some news and views.  Stay tune.