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Calumet City, Ill.- Nailah O. Franklin who disappeared last week was found dead near a forest preserve, not far from where her car was abandoned, her uncle said Thursday.
Calumet City Police Chief Russell Larson confirmed that an unidentified woman’s body had been found in the area Thursday morning. But Nailah Franklin’s uncle Jon Merrill and family friend Andrew Holms said authorities had told the family the body is that of his 28-year old niece.
It was September 1st of last year, I think. I was home doing my usual thing when my phone rang. It was my baby brother. I should let you know that even though he’s a 31 year old man, he’s my baby……..point blank!! My siblings and I are VERY close, but T and I has always shared an unbreakable bond. He’s my heart and my love for him is undescribable. Anyway the conversation went like this:
T: “Erica”!!
Me: Hey baby, what’s up?
T: I need to talk to you, are you sitting down? (with a nervous tone)
Me: Yeah, what’s up! (knowing damn well I was standing ironing clothes)
T: If I tell you something, would you promise to have an open mind and not judge?
Me: Where the hell are you T?
T: I’m parked on the side of the road, I have to get this off of my chest and you’re the only person I can talk to.
Now at this point I pretty much knew what was coming next, and yes I was very relieved……………………….
Me: BITCH……………..W-H-A-T!!!!!
T: Erica?
Me: Yeah!
T: Ummm
Me: BITCH???????
T: Erica, I’m gay!!
Errie silence
Me: AND?????? Bitch, I knew that before you did!!!!
After our conversation I couldn’t help but feel as if a weight had been lifted off of my shoulders…..and his. I was honored that my brother, a person who I have an undying love for chose to come out to me. I’ve always known even when we were younger, but I wanted to give him the respect of telling me in his own time. Would everyone in my family or others feel as I do about my brother being gay? No, nor do I expect them to. Do I worry about him? Yes! I am realistic to the fact that there are people out there who see homosexuality as a sin, dirty, or unnatural. I’m also aware of the terrible hate crimes targeted against the gay community. In my opinion, a person is born gay. There is no way a person is going to wake up one morning and decide that they want to be gay and face the prejudice and ridicule that comes with it.
Point is that I love my brother unconditionally. He’s happily living in New York, holds a master’s degree in English, and is getting ready to publish is first novel. What more could I ask for? After all………I’m his biggest fan.
Question? If someone you loved confided in you that they were gay or lesbian, would you still love them the same or would you feel differently toward them?
I’m bored as hell and I was thinking, how many songs titles could I think of to describe President George W. Bush.
Hmmmm let’s see:
1) Here Comes President Kill Again by XTC
2) It’s The End Of The World As We Know It by R.E.M
2) The Devil’s Workday by Modest Mouse
3)Missed The Boat by Modest Mouse
4)Policy Of Truth by Depeche Mode
5)Can’t Get There From Here by R.E.M
6)The Ugly Underneath by XTC
7)Waiting On The World To Change by John Mayer
8)World Leader Pretend by R.E.M
9)Losing My Religion by R.E.M
Damn, I’m on a fucking roll!!!!
10) Gun Shy by 10,000 Maniacs
11) What’s The Matter Here by 10,000 Maniacs
12) National Education Week by 10,000 Maniacs
13) Anthem For Doomed Youth by 10,000 Maniacs
14) My Mother The War by 10,000 Maniacs
15) Bang And Blame by R.E.M
16) You Happy Puppet by 10,000 Maniacs
17) Hateful Hate by 10,000 Maniacs
18) Powderfinger by Cowboy Junkies
19) Escape Is So Simple by Cowboy Junkies
20) You And Me Of The 10,000 Wars by Cowboy Junkies
21) The Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead by XTC
I think this one sums it up best……..XTC’S Mayor Of Simpleton
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I know you people can come up with some titles too, let’s hear em!
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It was a good day today, so I thought that I would leave you with something beautiful. This is from my FAVORITE band of all time!
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Yeah, it’s my Birthday today, I’m now 34 years old and I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up!!!!!!
AIN’T THAT SOME SHIT!!!!! BUT it’s ok cause……………………I’m STILL fabulous as hell!!!!!!
This is not the way I would want my daughters to be encouraged to read a book. I really hoped that after the complaints pertaining to "Hot Ghetto Mess" they would add more relevant viewing material.
BET, when are you going to realize that you DO NOT speak for all blacks, and THIS is not the way to educate our young people!
BET………YOU’VE GOT TO DO BETTER!!!!!
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