Views from Point Breeze

The roller coaster ride that is the Trump presidency is careening towards a startling turn.  It was announced yesterday that his administration is looking at ways to revoke the security clearances of former intelligence directors that have been critical of his policies or actions.  As Sarah Sanders put it during her press briefings, 'some former officials are monetizing their public service.'  Susan Rice, James Clapper and James Comey are two of the six officials on the target list.  James Comey no longer has a clearance because he was fired by the President.  When you are the Emperor though, the optics of crushing someone that is already down are what counts. There was also an all caps Twitter threat directed towards Iran that promised fire and fury that likes of which history has not seen.  He used that same incendiary language six months ago as a threat towards North Korea.  In his mind, a war will be over in two weeks after massive bombings and h...

It is Sunday morning and I am listening to gospel music on App Radio.  My granddaughter will be going back to Coatesville after a two week visit.  I finished up a great vacation week which included two days in Atlantic City, seeing The Incredibles, July 4th activities on the Parkway, a visit to Harrah's Casino, Cooper River Park and finishing three books.  It was a wonderful staycation.  One of the highlights of my week was the House Music Festival that was also in Atlantic City. I was excited about this event anyway because a couple of my good Friends were going to be in town for the event.  Michael Fielder, Darryl Hudson and Lance Chase had all decided to come in town at the behest of Troy Johnson.  I met these Brothers during my undergrad days at Howard University and we have remained Friends for life.  After attending a Homegoing service for Norman Myers this year I have made it a priority to get together with my Homeys to celebrate living. The...