Road Raging On Pedestrians

I was walking down the street two days ago. I was on the sidewalk walking in the direction with the traffic. After almost a mile, I stopped at the corner to drink some water and catch my breadth.

There was a car stopped with its blinker on preparing to make a left hand turn. The driver put her hand out of her window and waved me to go ahead and cross, but I was tired. Like I said, I was catching my breadth and drinking water.

Eventually, she went, and as she made the turn she decided to put her window down and yell, “You have the right-away asshole!”

Now, if I could bring that woman back, I would say,

“You were so mad that I didn’t cross the street, you cursed at me, why? I know I can cross the street, I know I have the right-away-I’m a pedestrian. I’ve been crossing street for 40 years, I understand the rules of the road. If I waved you to go, but you decided not to, I wouldn’t have called you an asshole. So tell me, why did that bother you so much, and why did you curse at me?”

You’re a grown woman, probably in your 60’s. I don’t know where your anger is coming from, but please, don’t take it out on me. Before we met at that exact crossing point, I had already walked a mile, but what I do is none of your business.

Maybe you need anger management classes.

Let Go

A clenched fist caused the world to pause,

Until it opened,

And people saw there was nothing inside.

–Francis LaManna

Interesting times we’re living in. It seems like everything that was normally down is up now; right is wrong, and it’s good to be bad. What’s make this moment in history so special is that it seems like now more than ever, this universe-this amazing universe is urging us to become more-self reliant.

It seems like now more than ever, the universe want us to follow our hearts, or maybe, just go with that gut feeling, and the best part is that it’s offering rewards. It’s very difficult to walk-away from something you’ve been with for a long time- be it a job, a relationship, or just throwing away possessions during your annual Spring cleaning, but I truly believe something greater awaits.

When you release your grip and stop clinging to what has always been, what you’ve always known, and what you’re now used to, you allow your life to unfold, and the only way to do that is by following your intuition and listening to your heart.

I know the world has been a crazy place lately. Our televisions and computers have shown violence, crime, pandemics, and people walking around with doctor masks on, the world absolutely looks like a scary crazy place. Taking a leap of faith into the unknown is last thing on most peoples’ minds, but the most difficult and challenging times produce the greatest rewards.

Anything is possible right now, don’t let fear prevent you from experiencing something that may never again be possible. There are still good people in this world.

The Books

It has been almost ten years since leaving my old place, and before leaving, I clearly remember packing my books. I had two small shelves filled with reading material, nothing big. It was just a modest, but meaningful collection.

I carefully placed all of my books into a tote, and I placed the tote with the other boxed items that were ready to be moved. Several days went by, and the unpacking was in full swing, but it wasn’t until I wanted to read something one day that I decided to look for that tote.

I couldn’t find it! Every now then during the passing years, I’d go down into the basement and look for the books, but I didn’t see them.

I started thinking, “where the hell are those books?” Maybe I forgot them? Maybe I left them on the moving truck? Maybe someone stole them? I didn’t know. I had no idea.

Three days ago a bird crapped on my shoulder, and people say that’s good luck. I always believed that to be true as well, however, that particular day didn’t really seem lucky, but a day later, guess what happened…

I found the books! They were in the tote exactly the way I packed them almost ten years ago. It’s crazy. I think about all those times I went into the basement to look for them, and saw nothing. Even though they were my books, I guess it wasn’t time for me to see them. How weird is that?

Dating Apps, Sites, and “Groups”

I would like to offer a piece of valuable information, and this is for both guys and girls. Especially, those guys and girls who have been single for quiet some time.

If you’re using a dating application, a dating website, or you’ve joined a singles group on some social media platform, look at the list below:

Your age (Just so you know you’re both 18 or over)
Your name (First name so they know what to call you)
A picture (so they know what you look like)

That’s it.

We’re POLICING EACH OTHER! Don’t disclose anymore information about yourself until you meet the person. There’s no reason to. Set a date and time to meet. Make sure it’s during the day, and in a public place with lots of people around.

How many people are you going to tell your life story to on a website? You might disclose your most personal information 100 times before you get one date, and you don’t even know who you’re talking to.

Events and Alignments

🌞Mr. Golden Sun: The sun entered Cancer on June 20th, and it will remain there until July 22nd. Happy Birthday to all the Cancers born in July! Cancer is a water sign ruled by the moon, and like every sign, cancer has its influences. On the darker side, cancers can be moody and a little self-absorbed, but on the brighter side they can be quite tenacious and imaginative. As always, it’s up to the native to find a balance and properly blend these energies.

⭐Hint: If you believe in astrology, it will work for you.

🌙Ms. Shiny Moon: Tonight’s moon is in the Astrological sign of Aquarius. The moon will remain in Aquarius until the 11th, and then it will enter Pisces.

I don’t know if you were aware, but the first full moon this month was on the 5th. There was also a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on the same evening. On Monday, July 20th, we get a brand new moon, which always brings fresh vibes and new opportunities. If you’re looking to start something new, July 20th might be the day to do it. The Astronomy Calendar on seasky.org, is calling for meteor showers at the month’s end. They say if you grab yourself a nice dark spot just after midnight, you might be able to see something. I suggest bringing a cuddle buddy just in case, this way, if the sparks aren’t flying in the sky, maybe they’ll be somewhere else. You know what I’m saying! 💛💜

Alright Everyone, Have a Good Night

A Happy Wednesday Tomorrow!

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Bad Man Steals Good Book!

The 1615 edition of the Geneva Bible was stolen from the Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh two decades ago, but it was finally recovered in April, 2019, from a Dutch museum.

Who was the culprit?

The archivist!

That’s right, a 62-year-old man named Gregory Priore, who was hired to look after the library’s expensive collection of books, maps, and other items, stole over $8 million dollars worth of stuff. He was an employee at the library for 20 years.

Just when you think you know a guy.

Turmeric

You can always count on Table Seven to provide you with the latest and most up to date information about nutrition and supplements.

In addition, I’ll never talk about or promote a product unless I’m taking it, or I took it.

Sometimes I talk about my old glory days of college football on here, but I never mention the intense weight training programs or the nutritional supplement regimens.

In the early 2000’s, I was taking almost 30 pills per day (mostly amino acids and vitamins), but when I stopped lifting, I also stopped supplementing. Recently, I decided to take back control of my body. The glory days of football are long gone, but I can still take care of my health, and so can you.

When I went to the food store a few days ago I picked up a bottle of Turmeric 450 mg because I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about it.

According to Webmd.com in an article titled, “Health Benefits of Turmeric,” Turmeric is said to be a relative of ginger that’s common in Indian, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern Cooking. India has been using Turmeric for centuries to treat breathing problems.

Reviewscout.org lists joint health, memory and focus, heart health, and digestive health as the top four benefits of taking a Turmeric Supplement.

Never before have I taken a Turmeric supplement so I’m really excited. Right now, I’m taking one 450 mg tablet once daily, and hopefully in a couple of weeks I’ll start seeing and feeling some positive results. I will definitely update y’all.

Alright everyone, I hope you’re is doing well and staying healthy. I appreciate you guys and girls. I really do. Thank you.

Have A Wonderful Night!

💜💪✌

Happy Father’s Day

Table Seven would like to wish all you Fathers out there a very happy and relaxing Father’s Day.

In Response

I was just reading through the Morning Call’s Letters and Opinion sections today as I usually do, because I think it’s really interesting to hear what people in and around the community have to say.

Sometimes it’s humorous, but I know people are upset.

I wanted to reply to the article titled, Institutional Racism Exists Today.

Jack W. Paul (We don’t even know if that’s his real name) wrote:

Blacks have been economically handicapped by being precluded from accumulating capital until fairly recently and have been denied comparable educational opportunities, initially due to “separate but equal,” and now school funding arrangements.

In addition:

If racism is to be defeated, whites need to acknowledge their complicity in this evil practice and begin meaningful reform.

I graduated from William Paterson University in 2003, and I also attended Kean University in 2005.

I think using the phrase “denied comparable educational opportunities” is not only inaccurate, but demeaning to the wonderful job that both of those schools and others like them have done to ensure people of all races and ethnic backgrounds get an education.

Also, I don’t know why you say “whites need to acknowledge.” You say it as if only white people are prejudice, and that was offensive. I’m not.

Yes, our country does have its fair share of racist and prejudice people, but I think we’ve made some real progress. The NFL as of 2020 was 70% black. The NBA as of 2015 was 74% black.

Let’s not forget real change and real progress doesn’t happen overnight, and running to the government is never the answer. In times like we’re in right now, I think everyone needs to look within.

Courts Open, Allentown Returning

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Last month I went to small park in Allentown to shoot some hoops, but someone had screwed two pieces of wood together on the basketball rims to stop people from playing.

I knew or at least I heard, they were closing parks in town because of the Coronavirus, but I had no idea they were going to stop people from shooting around. That seemed a little extreme.

I wasn’t too angry, but I thought it was messed up that the golf courses were open and not the courts. Before I got to the courts I passed a golf course, and I saw people having a great time. They were laughing, slapping each other five, and calling shotgun for passenger golf cart rides. At a time when everyone was in panic because of the virus, it appeared like everything was back to normal. Then I arrived at the park, and I’m like what the heck is this! Lock down!

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I was told the small park and the attached courts were finally reopened last week, but I went there today to see for myself. Sometimes you just have to see things for yourself, but sure enough, the park was open and the crucifix was removed from the basketball rim. There was even some young man shooting around and children playing on the swings. It was a normal day at the park, and it appears Allentown is finally returning.

Here’s something really cool I haven’t seen before. In the park there’s a little green house containing books. So if you’re ever at the park and you would like to just have a seat on the bench and read a book, there are several on hand.

20200620_115742 If you want to bring your kids to the park and have a story time, you can do that also. I’m like really promoting this park for some reason, lol, but in all seriousness, it’s a pretty cool low key place, and it’s right in town!

Alright Everyone, Have a Wonderful Day!