Last Days in Michigan

Greetings and Salutation one and all!
As of Saturday, September 16, 2006 I will become a 'resident' of New York City!

Yes. I am making the BIG move to the Big Apple.

If you missed the send away dinner you can still show your support by sending a card, an email, signing my guest book here on the blogsite, or by just saying a quick prayer for me!

My business mailing address will be:
746 St. Nicholas #72
New York, NY 10031


Salu-Salo Send Away Dinner at da CONGO

Here is a great airial shot taken by my good friend Joe Burton. So many happy Cocoa Folx

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More scences from da CONGO
















Food , fun and fellowship!

















Nate finally enjoys a plate after three hours of deep frying turkeys!















Just me....trying to find the words to say thank you















A few of my fraternity brothers.....always providing a healthy attendance at those CONGO affairs!













The beautiful Cocoa Folx....saying "fair ye well!"
















Me and my G3 Brandon....much love for dem Outlaws!















Yes.....this is my beautiful mother (not my sister....lol)...and I am happy to report that she has made a full recovery....thanks be to God....and thanks for your prayers.












I went to Detroit to take an afternoon luch with my dad....(yes...this is my dad....not my brother).....nothing like making great memories.













Looks like something from a magizine huh?....actually.....it is brunch.












My friend Joe Burton takes me to Sunday brunch at the Dusty Cellar in Okemos, MI.
A true dining experience....and the making of yet another great memory with a really good friend.










Me and Joe Burton....somewhere on the campus of MSU





















These dynamic young ladies are the Ishmel Sisters!


From right to left: Jarienne, Jashanna, and Janel











And yes......as you can see..... my nieces are bubbling with personality!
















They spent about 2 weeks at the Congo this summer......saying a loooong....playful.....and messy series of fair wells...to their beloved uncle.




















Doing arts and crafts projects at da Congo















Jarienne was gifted with my marionnette.....we call him....Pepe di Pagliacci....(pagliacci is Italian for clowns)













Most folx know I really am not an advocate of fast food....especially when it comes to childhood nutrition.....but Yeah....had to breakdown and do a Little Ceasars night












More Congo crafts

































So much love....so many huggs and kisses!
















A surprise visit to da Congo by Alan Crawford....one of most favorite young Epsilon chapter brothers......he is trully an exceptional person. I think Janel to the liberty of grabbing my camera and capturing the moment.









A surprise visit by Michael Powers.....my young mentee and good friend of 3-years.





















My beloved niece Nyla and my dear sister Ameka make a surprise visit to the Congo to say ....."see ya in New York.....cuz we are comin to go shopping real soon!!!"













May very dear friend....role model...and patron supporter Mrs. Fran Deckhard.....this photo was taken nearly 50 years ago......a beautiful lady with a beautiful and indominable spirit.

She was unable to make it to the Congo because at age 79 she has been fighting a battle with cancer.












So I was happy for the opportunity to make go and visit her at her home......a lasting memory.












The Congo....Days before an event.

















Memorabilia from past Congo events






















My dearly beloved friend and sister.....Aundi Marie Moore....we look good together huh?....yeah....she's is an opera singer too......a up and coming (and already celebrated) soprano....now singing with Washington National Opera.....and a world class person!!!

















My G3 Brandon Claxton....and my GGP George Gardner.....love dem Outlaws!














The great playwright....flimmaker....and 'artist personality' Rod Gailes graces da Congo.....lol.....one of my oldest and deareast friend of nearly 20 years......an Epsilon chapter brother......and of course.....an old skool Outlaw!
































Congo events often carry a theme....for this one.....bruhs were requested to wear Santa caps.....lol....























































My very dearly beloved AP (adoptive personal...it is a fraternity thing) Pascal Hall will return to another tour of duty in the middle east this fall.....PLEASE pray for his safekeeping.....and speedy return to the States.










Well....that's it.....and now.....I am OFF to face New York.....until the next posting....be well