Inside the mind of cree

September 1, 2014

James Scott Fountain……….. (((((Blog)))))

Today was a great day. It was one of those quiet days. Last night I went to bed early just then 2 Guns came on with Denzel Washington. I had never seen it at the movies.. it was good too. I was dosing off, so I recorded it and finished watching it today. I did wash my hair, I have to put my lashes on in the morning. I guess my family isn’t doing anything tomorrow. Wednesday is Neisha and I Birthday, so my family have something going on for us… we shall see what it is.

I kinda wanted to go to Belle Isle today.. that island is so peaceful. I try to go at least 3-4 times a week. The area I go to is the James Scott Fountain. When I got home last night, I googled him.. because I wanted to know more about him. This is what I found.. plus photos.

The James Scott Memorial Fountain is a monument located in Belle Isle Park, in Detroit, Michigan. The fountain honors the controversial James Scott, who left $200,000 to the City of Detroit for a fountain in tribute to himself.

Scott was left a sizable fortune by his father who invested in Detroit real estate. According to contemporaries, Scott gambled and told off-color stories. He was described by twentieth-century author W. Hawkins Ferry as vindictive and a misanthrope who attempted to intimidate his business competitors and when this was unsuccessful, he filed suit. Perhaps for these reasons, Scott died in 1910 with no heirs or colleagues and he bequeathed his estate to the City of Detroit with the condition that the fountain include a life-sized statue of him. Some accounts state that the will required that the statue be at the fountain’s pinnacle.

^[1]Several community and religious leaders spoke against accepting the bequest saying that a person with Scott’s reputation should not be immortalized in the city. Mayor Philip Breitmeyer and City Council President David Heineman urged accepting the gift saying that the city shouldn’t insult any of its citizens by refusing such a generous offer.^[2]

While the debate raged, Scott’s fortune continued to grow and by the time construction commenced it topped $1 million.^[2] The final design placed Scott’s statue in an inconspicuous spot behind the fountain.

The Scott Memorial Fountain is the jewel of Belle Isle – and a monument to a womanizing scoundrel.

Socialite James Scott was said to have been lazy, eccentric, a prankster and a real rapscallion. He had inherited his money from his father — a successful real estate tycoon — and spent his days not working like the rest of his fellow Detroiters, but often gambling it away and being an all around man about town. He also made shrewd real estate investments that only added to his fortune. But he was a perpetual bachelor and frequently entertained women of “less moral fiber.” In his “The Buildings of Detroit: A History,” William Hawkins Ferry writes that Scott “had the reputation for being a vindictive, scurrilous misanthrope. … His enemies were legion, for he seemed to delight in feuds, lawsuits and practical jokes.”

When he died in 1910, his vast estate was left to the city to build a monument for the people. Of course, his gift came with a catch: The city also had to erect a life-size statue of himself. The issue would be locked in bitter debate for years.

August 31, 2014August 31, 2014

Had a great time with MOM AND DAD/Ramblings (((BLOG))))

Today was good day… my dad took me, Nesha and my momma to lunch at their favorite restaurant. They go all the time, today was my first time. The food was so good….I finally got to see what all the talk was about. After wards we went to Belle Isle to sit at the fountain and to take in the beautiful sun and breeze. I have a tan out of this world… on one side of my body. LOL We sat there for at least 3 hours. The ice cream truck came we sat and at ice cream and had a very good time. Life is about living and enjoying your family and friends. Afterwards we went riding Downtown. Many of the streets were blocked off, because of the Jazz Festival . Parking is $20.00 on up…. yes…. they’re making a killin too.

We had a good time together. My dad use to always get mad at me , but since my mom moved into his building on another floor, he says he’s happy because he gets to be around his family more. He was so mean and it was hard being around him, but for the last few months, its been a pleasure to be around him. I come to the conclusion concerning people that…. they are who they are…. you can either ask God to help you “understand” their ways so that you can best get along with them, or not be bother with that person. I get along with people, because I understand that we’re all different. I respect the differences and I love everyone. Things I’m not feeling about a person… I don’t deal with. I don’t want to argue fuss or fight with anyone… I just want to have nice conversations and that’s it. God knows my heart.

I need to start my walking back up.. OMG. I gained a few pounds and I don’t like that at all. So after the Holiday…. its back on and poppin. I love to walk, so that will be a breeze. Okay.. I’m rambling… I’ll be back tomorrow.

BE BLESSED

August 29, 2014

Elevator Conversations……….((((BLOG))))

Hey Yall!!!

Sitting here listening to Anita Baker… Caught up in the Rapture ( extended version) ahh it sounds so good. The music at the end takes me outta here to blue water and clear skies. If I could live the life I sing about. Yess.

A few days ago, I shared that this guy who was in the elevator with me walked me to my car ( because he was leaving the building as well) and telling me about the KEM concert on Third and Mack on Sunday. Well this evening I guess we pulled up at the same time, but I didn’t see him. As I got out of the car and was walking through the parking lot, he was walking behind me. …..making noises. So, at first I was just going to keep walking, because so many people live here. But something told me to turn around and when I did, it was him. LOL looking back on it… he made those noises on purpose. HE was carrying some heavy equipment and had on a work vest. As he CAUGHT up with me, I said to him… I thought you worked here* I’m so honest sometimes… I have to catch myself*.. he said a lot of people think I do… but I’m an engineer.. I’m just getting off work. He said even the staff thinks I work here too since they’re doing a lot of work in the building. As we are walking….. I’m like OH OKAY. We walked in the building together and got on the elevator * I promise its something about the elevator and myself*. Seeing that his hands were full, I asked him his floor, and after telling me he turns to me and start talking… don’t even remember what he was saying, because I REALIZE HOW FIONE HE WAS. Its funny because all the time I’ve seen and talked with him, I never paid it any attention. He always strikes up a conversation with me, and just like the others…. I KEEP IT MOVING… I’m starting to think… that’s what men like. They love/like women who keeps it moving .

Sooooooo…. my floor comes first… as the door opens, he says.. so now you know I LIVE IN THIS BUILDING ON THE 21 ST FLOOR….not work in it. We laughed. I get out.. ….turns around just before the door closes * they love that* and says to him… Okay you take care. He stops the elevator from closing and steps out. He held his hands out and says.. I’m Will.. and I say.. I’m Lacrease. As the door closes…. he says… I’ll see you around. And I said to myself * you sure will boo* lol Its always nice to meet new people. He wasn’t trying to push up on me or anything, he was cool… and I hope to see him soon.

I have a loooooong day tomorrow…. I may come back to post on MARRIAGE… I’m so on this subject deep.

Be Blessed!

August 27, 2014August 27, 2014

My Funny Parents/DIVORCE/LOVE

This morning I took my parents to run some errands. I love riding with them.. they have debates and lil scraps that are sooooooo funny. My momma be tearing my daddy up. LOL LOL But baby when he’s had enough, he come back on her. LOL Funny thing, when I’m with them its like having precious cargo with me. I have to be very careful of driving, even though I’m a careful driver anyway… its still something about having them in the car. When I’m with them.. we hit about 40 stores… because everybody likes to shop at their own personal favorites. LOL We had a bad storm yesterday and 2 of the stores were closed because they had no power. We always end the day with KFC…. I LOVE IT….. the memories we are creating without even REALIZING.

Sooooooooooooo………my Sister’s DIVORCE is final and she encourages me to write about it. Especially my feelings about it. I loved my brother n law. I just hate they couldn’t work it out. Its funny how you could start off together on the same page… then end up on different sides of the street. He was driven by money and “stuff”…. she was driven by LOVE and spending time together. She has a MASTERS working for the city and they built 2 companies and 14-15 properties together. This has really taught me a lot. I will NEVER EVER marry a man who works day in and day out. I’m not driven by money…. “aha’s” and “look what I bought “, “look what I”m doing now”… and all that needing APPROVAL stuff. I just want to LOVE and be LOVED. I’ve always worked since I was 14… and yesss my HUSBAND will too. But doing too much will mess up a marriage because it can’t grow. Yes…. I’m afraid of that. While one person is doing one thing, another is doing something else. I don’t like that. Now, if me and my HUSBAND worked together side by side or in the same building…. that could work. But me working someplace, while he works another from 6 am-10pm … NOT GONE HAPPEN WITH MS CREE. Working too many hours apart in a marriage while one is driven on LOVE.. and the other on STUFF, topped with oo’s and ah’s won’t work for me. Then they end up “tolerating” each other because its “business” and too much to lose… to DIVORCE. MY PERSONALITY doesn’t have time for that. Meeee… for the sake of the PEACE that I demand…. will walk away from EVERYTHING. He can have it ALL… its the ONLY THING THAT CAME MAKE HIM HAPPY ANYWAY. Here… go be happy with your “STUFF”.

Growing up in our household, we knew nothing but LOVE. We learned how to share, how to look out for each other. we weren’t allowed to fight. I find it amazing how having so much LOVE in the home from both parents….. that ALL 3 OF MY SIBLINGS just want to be LOVED. My sister was wearing a $13,000 ring * and it was NICE too* she said if she ever gets married again… she only wants a matching wedding band. She didn’t have a wedding… this time she wants one. She didn’t go on a honey moon, this time she wants to go. I understand her because we grew up together. I understand her mentality. I watched her live her life.. because we are close. I see the type of people that me and my siblings are. We want God in our lives, we want a PEACEFUL home, we want to work come home and spend time as a family, have friend time, movie and dinner time, trips… and of course do our own things separately with our friends. We don’t like arguing and nick picking. I can’t do that.

I want to be showered/ and to SHOWER HIM… with LOVE… KISSES, HUGS, TOUCHING, LOVE MAKING… AND FAMILY GATHERINGS…This is LIFE… if we’re going to LIVE it… LETS GET IT!!! I can go all over the place on this topic… later I will. But for now…. ITS ALL ABOUT LOVE.

BE BLESSED

August 27, 2014August 27, 2014

A Situation/My Birthday…….. (((((BLOG)))))

Whew!!!

Have you ever just sat and thought about a situation that you FOUND yourself in… and you just look at that person totally different? You just feel some type of way about them?

In other news……its VIRGO season and my Birthday is next Wednesday. I’ll be 47… I may even have a drink. Sounds good.

I saw my boo today. Made me smile.

On my way to bed…. I have a long day tomorrow.

Be Blessed

August 26, 2014August 26, 2014

Had a conversation with him….finally/One day at at time….. ((((BLOG)))))

This morning I went to Belle Isle just to sit in front of the fountain to think and spend time with God. After a while it got hot… LOL. So many things go through my mind.

I was talking to someone about this guy I like, and she asked me have we talked to find out if he was a Christian and had a good work ethics. After finally talking to him today for a long time.. He is single!!! I really really like him, we have so much in common. We learned a lot about each other, and when he told me that 4 of his employees liked me… I KNEW IT.. but I didn’t know he knew. LOL I don’t like those guys, we speak chat a little and that’s it. I think they like the way I carry myself. I don’t have attitudes, and I’m always speaking and have nice things to say.

This morning, I was in the elevator with one of the guys who works in the building, so happen he walked me to my car… because he was going to his. We talked about the free KEM concert last night. He had a great time and asked me did I go. I don’t even know this guy name… the other ones either. They are really nice guys, but I was very happy to have several hours of great conversation with my new friend. I’m so glad my friend told me that I should have a talk with him. Can’t wait to see how this goes. You know I’m thinking about him, because its 1:50 am, and we just got off the phone.

I’m trying to decide I’ll be moving from this apartment. I really LOVE it here, but rent is gone up almost $200.00 YES!!! IKR.. they are doing renovations to all the apartments.. What I do like is… everything is included. I don’t like having to pay water and light bills, so I’ll just have to really think about it. I want to face the Detroit River, but the side I’m on, is so breezy in the daytime… I love that. In the winter time, its freezing on the other side. LOL Anyway…. I have decisions.

There are a few people in my life that are really pushing my buttons. I know how COLD and CUT THROAT.. I can be when I disconnect to people, and LORD JESUS …. I’m trying not to go there. For some people you just can’t be nice too.. They don’t get nice… I pray for myself in this area… not only that… but I’m scared for what I may say…. and how I do it. I’m really scared. I promise myself to take one day at a time. ONE DAY AT A TIME CREE. LOL

ALRIGHT YALL…. feeling good from this conversation…

Be Blessed

Listen to yourself and in that quietude you might hear the voice of God. – Dr. Maya Angelou

August 24, 2014August 24, 2014

Loyalty/ Congratulations…. JONATHAN AND ASHLEY… (((BLOG)))

HEY!!!

Its Saturday night and I want to go to the casino. I love sitting at the bar watching the entertainers. There’s a lot of great singers out there. I just talked to my Sister and we’re going Thursday night. Should be fun. I get in my moods where I want to do some grown folks stuff. I’m not a drinker, but I LOVE music and socializing. There have been lots of concerts this summer. I’ve been slipping on my concerts… I don’t like that one bit. But things will get better for me, and I’ll be back doing the things I enjoy soon enough.

So….. last night I was chatting with someone and they were telling me how LOYAL.. I am….. and how they admire that about me. Even though I was “playing dumb” with her about PRIVATE AND PERSONAL things….she still felt offended by me not sharing. I’ve been down that rode where I trust people with info and it back fired in my face. I have learned over the years… that what I know… I KNOW. I will NEVER share anything about another person again. So, if that’s considered “playing dumb”…. I LIKE THAT GAME… But in a sense … it made me sad…. because the person she is … I LOVE THE MOST.

Today my gurl Ashley got married. I met her at Walmart where we all became ONE BIG FAMILY… we are DEEP . She moved to North Carolina and met her husband. I AM SO SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU.. CONGRATULATIONS JONATHAN AND ASHLEY. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU BOTH!

BE BLESSED!

This song is for you both!

August 21, 2014

My Ramblings…….. (((((BLOG)))))

Hey,

As some of you may know…. when I was a young gurl, my dad told me that he had a daughter before he met my mom and married her. Through the years he would bring her up and it would only make me curious about her. I wanted to know her name, where she lived and many other things. I prayed to God that one day I would meet her and I did!!! Yes, I did. We met at my dad’s apartment…. along with my other 2 Sisters, my mom, daughter and niece. And even though she has her doubts about my dad being her dad, or another one of MY family members being the one as well…… FOR MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE… it was good to meet her face to face God Has Heard my prayers. I Thank him for that, and I’ll never forget that day.

In other news… my niece is having a baby.. and my brother is too!!! Yes, I’m so happy about that. I wish my daughter was having a baby… I would love to be a grandma… but the way she’s talking… I dunno. LOL

There’s this guy who works at my neighborhood store, nice looking. He reminds me of my male BFF Rodney. I see him quite often. As I was walking out of the store, yesterday he stopped me and told me.. how pretty I was and how attracted he was to me from the first time we met. I wasn’t shocked because of the way he looks at me when he sees me. Most times men have a hard time reading me, because of the straight to the point look I have on my face. But yesterday so happened, I saw my neighbor in the store. I sat at the table outside waiting on her to come out, so that I could offer her a ride home, she was walking with a cane. As he began to tell me how he felt…. I stared into his eyes and lips… because that’s the way I discern where he’s coming from. This is what he said…. I really like you, I think you’re beautiful… I’ve been wanting to tell you that for a long time… but I HAVE A GIRLFRIEND. I said what? You have a gurlfriend? He said yes.. but I can’t help the way I feel about you. I said you got me messed up. I don’t TALK TO MEN who have a woman or wife. I said I’m too old to be second…. I want my OWN MAN. Didn’t that negro say…. “WELL AT LEAST I TOLD YOU!!” I said I know you told me…. and my answer is “NO… I WILL NEVER TALK TO YOU”.

Anytime you can tell a woman you like her, but think she’s suppose to say yes to a “relationship/friendship” outside of that….. something is wrong with you. He got me totally messed up. I refuse to share my man knowingly. But you know.. that tells me that he’s use to telling women he has someone, and they’ll still take him. That’s childish to me, and I’m quite grown. Then today when he saw me, he asked me again. Can I just think about it. Then when I put my “business” face on.. with my car in drive.. feet off the brake peddle.. and my lips disfigured…. he got the hint. Women… BOSS UP YOUR STANDARDS…. don’t even speak to a man who think he got it like that with you. Keep it moving. Now, I talk a lot of stuff… but at the end of the day.. a man will have to chase me.. do flips, cartwheels, and no hand back flips for ME. And yes…. I’ll do the same for him.

Be Blessed!

August 20, 2014August 20, 2014

I’m feeling him………..

Have you met someone and they just do it for you? You don’t even want or need to meet anyone else. This guy.. been knowing him for a while. I never really paid any attention to him… I dunno why. But now…..

When I look into his eyes… I promise I get weak. The sound of his voice… I know from anybody… turns me on. My body responds to his voice. I’m so shy… that kills me.. but its okay. I talk a lot of junk on paper…but in person.. IM A PUNK. LOL Yeah.. I said it… A PUNK.

Ahhhh his touch….don’t let me go there.. The POWER in his voice and the strength in his back when he walks….um um um. I can’t stop looking at him….. he knows it too. When we get into a staring match….we don’t care whose around. Then I get shy…. VIRGOS argh! He’s feeling me…. and I’m feeling him too

August 19, 2014

If you are LEAD….. Please Do So (((((Blog)))))

http://www.gofundme.com/gettingminimehome

This post is from a good friend of mines. If you are lead to help her with donations for a Lawyer.. please do so. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!

Hello all!! I am currently raising funds to pay for what may be potentially two lawyers (one in Georgia and one in Illinois) to fight my abusive ex in court who has decided to sue me for full custody of our daughter and refuses to bring her home to Chicago from her summer visitation with him which puts him in contempt of our current custody agreement. Many of you may already know my story, if you don’t, a link will be provided below to my blog detailing my story. (Please excuse my language in the blog because it was written prior to me turning my life over to Christ.) Since we moved to Chicago, he has summoned me to Georgia on what will now be my 5th time. Since I have a permanent restraining order on him, he has abused the courts to file for modifications to our agreement. I have gone so far as to cut off the child support just so I can have some peace and hoping he will leave me alone, but he has not. He has been successful partly because I still had a victim’s mentality and did not want to rock the boat and partly because I could never afford representation so that I could adequately fight him in court. But no more!!! IF I need the lawyer in Georgia because the Illinois lawyer is not successful in transferring venues, that lawyer would be used to get the change of venue and hold him in contempt of the original agreement as well as hold him in contempt for filing our daughter on his taxes. The Illinois lawyer will be used to start my case here in Illinois, establish my custody case as Illinois as my home and file for modifications as well as close up the many loop holes. I was served by the Sheriff’s department on Saturday, August 16th and I have court Tuesday, September 9th in Georgia. Time is of the essence and school starts in Chicago soon. She is in a selective enrollment school and if she is not in attendance, it is possible she will lose her slot. Funds raised will also be used, if necessary, to fly to Georgia and to bring my 11 year old daughter home. I am a survivor, as you will read in the link below, I have survived so much and I will survive this too and God WILL get the Glory anyhow!!! Thank you for reading and being a blessing!! http://www.misfit4lyfe.blogspot.com/2012/12/lisas-story-part-1.html?m=1