Why I Dabble in Genealogy

Editorials

by christianparker - December 3, 2016February 26, 20170

A lot of us have heard the wise tale “we are derived from such and such tribe, nation”, and always thought that what we were told was the absolute truth. Then as you tell others the same story that you were told as a child, the listeners would respond with “are you sure about that?”…

Seriously not even a Pen

Rambles

by christianparker - October 8, 20160

Here we are with another ramble for you guys. This one is about all the students I see/saw in college who seemed to never have a book, book bag and as the title says not even a pen in their possession. My first thought was to think maybe these individuals just were that gifted intellectually…

College Days

Spoken Word

by christianparker - September 5, 20160

Wake up as the alarm goes off Roll over, ask do I want to get up Been up all night studying Another day of class ahead Do I want to get out of bed Swing the legs over the edge Head to the bathroom to get cleaned up Open the closet to get the hot…

The Olympics… Rep Your Country

Street Sports

by christianparker - August 11, 20160

Every four years at this time of year I become an even larger consumer of sports. It’s this time frame that all nations of the world gather together to get it on in sports. As a guy that loves to learn about other cultures, besides traveling to each of these countries the Olympics are the…

Knowledge is Power

Spoken Word

by christianparker - August 1, 20160

To know where you stand is key The power in your mind is what you need To be able to speak in any venue A worldly outlook is the window Learn and absorb all you can To be dangerous in any convo is the plan Be it understanding of arts & literature Discussion and communication…

My Passion

Spoken Word

by christianparker - July 10, 20160

These are the things that I love to do I love to write and be creative to I sat back and thought of them all Stories written large and small Reminisce about the drawings and poems Talent needs to be used or lose them I have been renewed with a purpose Creative thoughts are numerous…

Ramble #6 Are Stop Signs Optional??

Rambles

by christianparker - July 1, 2016July 1, 20160

Seems as if I can’t go a day driving without someone deciding that a stop sign is an option rather than a mandatory stop. Are we in such a hurry that for 2.79 seconds you can fully stop, and wait to proceed on with your journey? I say this as a driver who has driven…

The Drink

Spoken Word

by christianparker - June 6, 2016June 8, 20162

The times I get home from work Head to the kitchen to pop the cork Don’t grab dinner, no knife, no fork Open the fridge to take out a beer Sit in the chair and think of this year Beer number 1 is gone in 5 minutes Beer number 2 haven’t reached the limit Beer…

The Solution Is???

Editorials

by christianparker - June 4, 2016June 4, 20160

“You are nothing but a thug and a criminal”. “You are just a racist cop or you don’t care for me because I’m black”. Over the last couple years, we have heard these familiar quotes uttered from both sides of this struggle. It’s caused a huge divide amongst people in this country. The conversation never…

DIVERSITY……. JUST CORRECT NOTHING POLITICAL

Editorials

by christianparker - June 4, 2016June 4, 20160

At Random Ramblings, all of our writers come from diverse backgrounds, be it suburban or inner city. We pride ourselves mostly, that through our diversity none of it came from a politically correct view or stand point. Everyone from Christian to myself came together because we are friends with a common purpose to do what we love and…