Archive for the 'History' Category

my significant secret 45 Comments

Airing your dirty laundry; behind closed doors; biting your tongue; left in the dark; covering your tracks; keeping it under the hat; under wraps; on the DL (down-low); mum is the word; off the record. These are English idioms off the top of my head with a little bit of help via Google; basically verbalizing [...]

Telish Died 36 Comments

The first time I saw Tilahun live, I couldn’t help the tears that fell down my cheeks. He was so humble when people would come and talk to him. He was on a wheel chair but yet he would try to raise himself up to show respect. There are a few song by Tilahun I [...]

@ the Inaugration 41 Comments

They said record crowds, a moment in history and so on. So I went after a friend urged me. Although I was not looking to standing in the cold for hours, as I have done it a few times. I have seen Obama a few times, at critical moments including the night before the election [...]

Sound Off! Comments

Happy 2009 for all the Bernosians all over the woorrrld! Don’t regret shit, take a big risks for 2009. Also tell us how much you looooooooooooooooooooooooooovee Bernos!!

Mama Africa Comments

Miriam Makeba, known to fans worldwide as “Mama Africa,” was an international symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle and South African musical legend. She died early Monday in southern Italy after performing at a concert against organized crime. Miriam to me was one of a kind. She loved her country and loved our continent. During her [...]