A Thanksgiving Nightcap

~~~ I was raised as an only child in a two parent household. Most holidays were spent with aunts and uncles at various family members homes; however my parents regularly cooked a full holiday meal. Usually my dad would roast cornish hens instead of a turkey on Thanksgiving; there is only so much turkey a […]

A Brother Remembers – USS Cole Attack

~~~ On October 12, 2000 I like the rest of the world learned about the attack on the USS Cole while docked in Aden, Yemen. 17 naval personnel were killed and 39 injured as result of the bombing that blasted a 40 by 40 ft. hole into the side of the ship. My heart went […]

Happy Birthday Daddy!

~~~ It is not easy when a parent dies. Make it two deceased parents and even as an adult we can feel like an orphan. Today would have been my dad’s 76th birthday. My dad loved his birthday which is how I learned to love mine. In June for Father’s Day, I reflected on his […]

Your Vote is Your Voice

~~~ The below content was written as a Facebook post but then I began to think that it would be good to post it as a blog. In between not feeling well there has been something gnawing at my spirit. There is a young person (I will not note gender) who I believe is not […]

We Still Remember

PaisleyPerspective Supports President Obama

~~~ Way back in February of 2007, I took the time to research and learn the issues important to each of the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for the 2008 United States Presidential Election. I remember thinking that the candidate I would most likely support was Senator Hillary Clinton. However the result of my […]

A Little Bit About My Dad

~~~ Every Father’s Day since 1996 has been filled with a little sadness. As I did last year I have reflected over 15 years about my dad and what his life meant to me. So this year I will give a little peek into his life as he described it over the years. My father […]

PaisleyPerspective…Changes

~~~ We as humans are responsible for our own existence. If in your right mind and an adult you are obligated to be present in your life. Each day that you awake with your faculties in tack you should seize all opportunity to be great. Choosing to live life without excuses will lead to endless […]

Life…

During our lifetimes there will be moments of triumph and tragedy. However, whatever comes our way we must keep our head up high and move forward. To all whom have supported me by stopping by to read a few lines and the opinions I share, I thank you. For those who are new to PaisleyPerspective, […]

Be Informed…Be Engaged

~~~ Today, I attended an organizing event associated with the Obama 2012 campaign and other fellow democrats. Yes that is correct I am a very proud member of the Democratic Party. I am African American, however, that doesn’t automatically make me a card caring democrat. What makes me a democrat is my belief system, which […]