Praline's Lock Passage

2011-12-06T21:25:00.000-08:00

Chapter 1 -: Basically in The first chapter of the book: art and physics is about how every thing began, and how it developed over the years, and how people who are in the present has learned from what they know from the people before them, no matter it be Christian theologians, natural philosophers, pagan priests and Paleolithic shamans, There is an origin to everything that has to do with knowledge and life. But mostly about Chemistry and how it had its beginning in the attempt to identify and separate the elements, and it came to be fused to the laws. He also talked about Astronomy and how it began as a fascination with heavenly movements and advanced yet was a very questioned convo because it had so much to do with the solar system. Today. He talked about studying the galaxies, astrophysicists address the laws that govern forces and matter. From it's origins in Aristotelian taxonomy, he also expressed that biology has evolved to the study of the physical interaction of atoms in molecular biology. Physics, formerly one branch among many, so basically the people who came up with this biology, astronomy were the most Top thinkers to Leonard.

CHAPTER 2-: Basically in the 2^nd chapter of the book is how he is relating the mathematics of motion to the lifestyle of Men and Women, mostly the social demeanor of how women struggled in the past to get where they are today, and how the alphabet altered the balance of power of women’s detriment, so basically the alphabet has so much to do with every sexes life throughout the course of history.

CHAPTER 3: argues that profound alterations in female sexuality hold the key to this mystery.Long ago, due to the narrowness of her bipedal pelvis and the increasing size of her infants’ heads, the human female began to experience high childbirth death rates, precipitating a crisis for the species. Natural selection adapted her to this unique environmental stress by drastically reconfiguring her hormonal reproductive cycle. Her estrus disappeared and menses mysteriously entrained with the periodicity of the moon. Women formulated the concept of a month, which in turn allowed them to make the connection between sex and pregnancy. Upon learning the majestic secret of time these ancestral females then gained the power to refuse sex when they were ovulating. Men were forced to confront women who possessed a mind of their own. Women taught men about time and the men used this knowledge to become the planet’s most fearsome predator. Unfortunately, they also discovered that they were mortal. Men, then invented religions to soften the certainty of death. Subsequently, they belatedly grasped the function of sex. The possibility of achieving a kind of immortality through heirs drove men to construct patriarchal cultures whose purpose was to control women’s reproductive choices by Leonard Shlain explores how these archaic insights about sex, time and power dramatically altered all subsequent human cultures, from the nature of courtship to the institution of marriage to the evolution of language. Along the way, the author also offers innovative and provocative theories concerning the human origins of menstrual harmony among closeknit women, homosexuality, superstition, masturbation, early menopause, circumcision, left-handedness, baldness, color blindness, sadism, and orgasms. His book also addresses the reasons why humans have the deepest capacity to love each other over the longest periods of time compared to any other animal. Sex, Time & Power is a compelling book that challenges accepted views of human sexuality and is sure to stimulate new thinking about old matters.

2009 ESSENCE Festival

2009-07-02T08:33:00.000-07:00

I know it's been a long time since my last post so I'm back for an update. Me singing at the 2009 ESSENCE Festival for the "Youth Empowerment" Session. I love New Orleans and my locks were noticed by many people. The freedom of traveling and not having to do my hair is so much fun!

After singing the National Anthem, I was invited to the Russ Parr Morning Show live at ESSENCE. Mr. Parr interviewed me then I sang a song from my CD.

This was such a fun trip!!!

My family and brother (far right) at ESSENCE Festival. Why are guys always trying to be cool when taking pictures, smile guys!

Me & the New York Crew

2008-05-18T19:32:00.000-07:00

This was at the 2008 America's Got Talent in Las Vegas. I made it to Vegas from Dallas placing in the top 25 of 11,000 auditions singing gospel song "I Know I've Been Changed"

Locks in a Play!

2008-02-21T21:03:00.000-08:00

I was invited to sing in a short story play by Ms. Dona Gassaway Mitchell, who is a Artistic Playwright, Poet, Actress, Artist & Songwriter and Ms. Irma P. Hall was in the play too.

This is the second play Ms. Gassaway has invited me too and I loved working with her family. They are very nice people.

The play was called "AIDS in the Hood" and it was to make people aware of AIDS in our community. We did it at the African American Arts Museum in Dallas.

My closing song was Yolanda Adams, The Battle is Not Yours It's the Lords and Ms. Hall shared a story with me and my Mom about how that song helped her through the death of a family member.

Ms. Hall was so nice and gave me lots of hugs she has beautiful braids too!

Bye Bye Bermuda

2008-01-08T22:25:00.000-08:00

We took this picture after taking off to go back home to boring Texas....oh well at least my school gave me time off to go this and i had fun!

I will miss Bermuda and all the nice people I met.

After the Concert

2008-01-07T18:33:00.000-08:00

Everyone made me feel like a star, they actually wanted my autograph! What?

A Local Ride

2007-12-04T22:13:00.000-08:00

One of the students gave me a ride, everybody had their own scooter. I wish I could get one they were fun to ride!

My friend is standing in the back laughing at me.

Concert Backstage

2007-12-03T22:04:00.000-08:00

This is me and my new friends, they are not shy and I am not either so we became good friends.

In between performances we would hang out and talk until it was time to go on.

I had so much fun

Bermuda Fun

2007-12-02T21:56:00.000-08:00

I got to have just a little free time and when I did climbed these rocks on the beach

Me before the concert on stage.

Locks in the Atlantic

2007-12-01T09:50:00.000-08:00

After singing at one of the local churchs on Sabbath we went to lunch at one of the sponsors house. I was standing on their lower balcony and it felt like I was right in the middle of the Atlantic ocean.

Bermuda Arrival

2007-11-29T10:15:00.000-08:00

These are my friends from Bermuda and they said that I had an accent, and it really seemed like they did. They were very nice people, and they loved to talk, they are kind of like me (I'm the one in red)!!

They welcomed me with open arms.

Shout out to my girls from Bermuda!!!

New York

2007-11-28T22:00:00.000-08:00

I was invited to sing in Bermuda the first weekend in December and on the way there my Mom took me to NY for one day. We took Manhattan by storm and I was amazed with how big everything is there. I'm here in one of my favorite stores...the MM store!

Santa at Macy's

2007-11-28T09:51:00.000-08:00

I just had to take a picture with Mr. Santa at Macy's!

New York City

2007-11-27T22:54:00.000-08:00

Macys on 34th Street, Manhattan, Times Square, Rockafella Plaza..it was all of that and more. When I grow up wit will be NY or Cali..I think I am this this of City girl.

Locked Cousins!

2007-11-25T23:44:00.000-08:00

Me and my cousin Twinky had a great time over Thanksgiving.

She got locked and now we are not only cousins but locked cousins!!!

Locks in the Studio

2007-11-18T23:53:00.000-08:00

This was one of the greatest experiences I've had in my life. I'm working on a cd project with some very cool people and once we have the songs and music protected I will share.

Things are Happening!!!!

2007-09-04T21:37:00.000-07:00

I'll explain later what this picture is all about another day. Who would have ever known I would have ever met a real GRAMMY WINNER!.

Just a little hint though, this is a "REAL GRAMMY" that I am holding in my hands and the winner is standing right next to me. I could not belive I had the real thing in my little hands. It's the same one that is in the homes of Cee Cee Winans, Beyonce, Yolanda Adams.....and ohhhhhhhhhh so many more!

I'll keep you posted!

Snippet of "How I Made it Over"

2007-08-21T07:54:00.000-07:00

New Orleans Visit!

2007-08-05T22:10:00.000-07:00

My mom and dad took us New Orleans this summer for our first visit since Katrina. The city looks pretty good in the French Quarters. We tried to catch my favorite candy store before they closed but we missed them.

I had to take this picture because it has me and my mom's blog name on it! These are the best tasting pralines...but my grandma makes really good ones too.

If you ever go to New Orleans you have to go to Aunt Sally's

After we didn't catch my favorite candy store my dad took us to Cafe Du Monde for Beignets...that really made up for missing the candy. He always likes embarassing me in public and so he tried to smack me on my cheeks.....in front of everyone in the cafe here!

My Pony Tail

2007-06-05T20:05:00.000-07:00

I just washed my hair on this picture and pulled it back without my moms help. I like this style and I'm going to wear it to drama class tomororw.

Just showing my locks from the side.

More End of Year Parties!

2007-05-20T20:46:00.000-07:00

Our Dean of Academics (red hat) gave us a party too, she was so much fun and I didn't know I could have that much fun with my Dean. She is also the leader of our over our Girls to Women club, and we played Tabu , ate good food and won prizes.

Graduation Day I

2007-05-18T20:15:00.000-07:00

Marching in!
Me and my Language, Science and Math teachers!
More friends!
Me and my Principal! I will miss my school!

Me and my Best Friends!

2007-05-18T20:12:00.000-07:00

I'll miss my best friends because we will all go to different schools next year!

Now to the Bowling Party!

2007-05-18T13:30:00.000-07:00

Party with classmates for pizza & bowling after graduation.

Graduation Day II

2007-05-18T11:05:00.000-07:00

I graduated from Elementary school and it was a big deal because next year I'll be at a new school. Al Lipscomb and a couple of others spoke at my graduation that took place at the Hilton.

This is me and my Dad during the brunch graduation ceremony.

I won't get another graduation until 12th grade.

Pre-Graduation Party

2007-05-16T20:10:00.000-07:00

Special limo for me and special friends on our way to the movie to see Spiderman! After graduation, we will have to go our separate ways.

One Year Lock Birthday!

2007-04-28T19:58:00.000-07:00

I'm very happy with my locks. In this picture I have curls and my locks are a little more thicker since my first lock day.

My Friend Zim

2007-04-22T14:26:00.000-07:00

This is my friend "Zim," I met her at church and her mom told me she has Sisterlocks. She is 4 years old and her locks will be one year old next month.

Zim is from Zimbabwe, Africa I was so happy to see another little girl at church with locks.

America's got Talent

2007-04-16T18:32:00.000-07:00

Two weeks ago, my school choir director asked my mom if I could go to the America's got Talent auditions, she said yes and took me.

We were there for 1 1/2 hours and I went in a room with four other people. Their ages were 12 to 52 and I was the youngest. We all sang our songs and at the end of my song the judge clapped for me, she told the group they would call us if we are chosen and they asked me and my mom to stay back.

The judge told me I had a really strong voice and that I should add more expressions to my words then she told me to sing the song again so they could do second taping. I did and then the judge said "that was better" she told my mom some things to do to help me get even better.

I was not sure if that was good or bad but my mom says it is good because if the judge did not think I was talented she would not have held us back. My mom said the judge saw talent and if my time is not now, maybe later. I was glad I went because I now have a personal voice coach and I'm learning new things about singing.

It would be nice if AGT calls me but if not I still had a good time watching all the other people.

Oh, my mom wanted me to wear a cool hat for the audition but I wanted them to see my locks!

Hannah Montana

2007-04-15T20:12:00.000-07:00

Several months ago, I got a to meet the Cheetah Girls & Hannah Montana at their concert. Me and my friend went backstage to meet the girls and it was cool.

Hannah was so nice, she hugged and told me I was soooo cute. Anyway, my dad always tell me that but I thought it was very nice of her to take time and talk to me.

Photo of Praline

2007-04-13T19:40:00.000-07:00

I like this picture because it shows my facial expression up close and my locks. I had a lot of fun cause I felt like a model taking over 300 pictures....

Dream Girls at My School

2007-04-12T20:24:00.000-07:00

I had a great time doing the opening act for "Dream Girls" in my school play. I sang the song "Move" that was sung by Jennifer Hudson in the Movie Dream Girls.

This is me (in the middle) and my frends, the two on the ends were really good dancers and the two in the back were very good back up singers.

My Mom calls this the "Red Carpet" picture even though there was no Red Carpet. She's funny like that.

My Passion

2007-02-12T20:31:00.000-08:00

My prayer is that God will use my talent to bless others. I love singing and acting!

This is my performance at my school Christmas program and I enjoyed doing my song because I like to entertain people.

I got tagged!

2007-02-11T20:03:00.000-08:00

Ms. Valenciajaz sent me a nice note about us being locked the same weekend last year and she tagged me. Here are five things about me.

1. I'm really artistic
2. I like to play sports
3. I love to hang out with my friends & play with my dog
4. I love singing
5. I love to talk and socialize

I had a lot of stuff to do this weekend so I didn't get to do alot of my blog things. I'm getting a lot of emails and I'm learning how to use gmail too, it's lots of fun and I'll be catching up soon!

My Day

2007-02-05T18:39:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone that has visited my blog and left a compliment for me! And a special thanks to Ms.Maryee for sending me 2 pictures. Oh and Mrs. Brenda please tell your daughter to make a blog too, it will also be nice to talk to other kids with blogs.

I've had a wonderful day because I went to school which is so wonderful because you learn there . I also went to PE, it was kind'a fun because I played basketball and it was so fun because my team won, it was very interesting.

Oh, and I met an eight year old boy today that wears locks . The pic at the bottom is my 10 month old locks from the back.

Locks & Basketball II

2007-01-27T19:44:00.000-08:00

All of my natural friends, we love our locks and we love playing basketball!!!!!

Locks & Basketball

2007-01-18T19:00:00.000-08:00

I love playing sports and basketball is one of my favorite. I never have to worry about my hair because my locks run free with every dribble.

Oh my Mom, Creyole, is amazed that I dribble with my left hand and I write with my right. I can't explain it!

Me & Mom

2007-01-07T18:48:00.000-08:00

This is me and my Mom, I like this picture because it shows our locks up close. My mom says my locks will not look exactly like hers because my hair is softer and curlier.

I think I got my hair from my grandparents....

Pony Tails

2006-12-29T13:00:00.000-08:00

When I went to the country last month my cousin gave me a ride on his horse. I did act a little scared because I was not sure if the horse would throw me off but I just had to get on!

As you can see, I really like wearing ponytails too!

Christmas Festival

2006-12-05T11:00:00.000-08:00

My Mom & Dad took me and Roux to the Christmas Festival in Natchitoches, LA. We had a lot of fun and this piture is of me at the Yucca House on a Plantation where Clementine Hunter (she was a artist) used to paint all of her folk art.

Locks & Interviews

2006-11-18T16:07:00.000-08:00

I had a little interview and got the chance to read a script. I like acting and singing and one day I'd like to be in movies.

After reading the script I was invited to return for more training on things I should and should not do.

Retightenings

2006-10-29T15:01:00.000-08:00

I get my hair retightened every 4-5 weeks. My hairs grows fast but it only takes about two hours to tighten all 280 locks.

When it's time, my mom washes my hair and we watch a movie together while she retightens. It goes by fast and it does not hurt. The tool on the left is the SL tool but my mom always use the Nappy Tool because its faster.

Mrs. Brunsli Ponytail Holders

2006-09-06T18:00:00.000-07:00

My mom ordered these pony ties from Mrs. Brunsli and I like them because I can wear my locks in cute ponytails.

My Locked Friends

2006-08-10T18:55:00.000-07:00

When my mom got her locks so did one of her friends. Then, after we saw our moms, we all decided to join in on the fun.

We are all happy with our locks!

Two Months Old

2006-07-04T18:50:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of me and a friend at a family party singing for a crowd of people. I usually wear a headband or hair ties to make my locks look even prettier!

My Locks Were Born

2006-04-28T18:33:00.000-07:00

When my mom finished my locks on April 28, 2006 I was very excited. It took 12 hours and she did them over three days.

My mom put my locks in and she tightened them with the Nappy Tool.

I don't really understand the Consultant thing but my mom plans on taking SL class when it comes Texas.