Archive for Sekou Writes the City
Break out the windows of your car
Heard about a car that had been trashed from a friend of mine and that got me to thinking about a story from way back. So, when I lived in a Brooklyn brownstone the landlord’s daughter occupied the rental unit in the basement. Her boyfriend came over often and then after a while he just [...]
Tamala Jones Up In The Air?
So, follow me around the room. I saw George Clooney dissing his date at the Oscars. I got curious about the movie (Up In The Air), because I suspected he was just playing himself. I watched it. My suspicions were confirmed. Then, I was surprised to see Tamala Jones (I think) in a pivotal bit [...]
Oscar night rants
Okay, so, was it just me or was George Clooney’s date having the worst night of her life? And please tell me someone else saw Gabourey Sidibe telling the TV cameras that she’d “hit that” when someone pointed out Gerard Butler. Then the announcer called Gerard over and made Gabourey repeat it. On national TV. [...]
HollahFail: Upgrade you
“I can change your life (beat). Upgrade your Blackberry to an iPhone.” From a dude to a lady walking down the street.
Overheard on 125th
Her: “Why you get upset like that!?”
Him: “What? I wasn’t mad! I talk loud all the time, on the regular!”
Seen on Park Ave. & 125th
A tall security guard in a heavy coat moaning and groaning– when I got closer I realized he was working out. Without weights. While making noises as if he had weights.
Lexus hardtop convertible test drive
My test drive of the Lexus hardtop convertible. Loving it!
Seen on the way to work:
My elderly male neighbor rolling a joint in the hallway window at 11am.
Fave quote from the holiday break
“Judas?? I haven’t gotten that far in my Bible on CD yet.”
Cadillac Muzik
My test drive of the Cadillac Escalade Platinum Hybrid. Luxe to the Nth degree.
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