About me . . . . .

For the few of you that actually read this lol, lets do something different. I always talk about things i see, other people I see and what I think. Lets change it up and see what every one sees and thinks about Me. Sound off on something about me , something you know something you think feel remember whatever. I am not one of those easily offended people so speak your mind good or bad. . . . . . .Id like to know who people think Mervin Ford is.

something to think about . . . . .

I find it funny how so many people are so upset about the whole building a mosque near ground zero situation. And why ? because "they" are terrible people "they" are terrorists lol have any of you ever read researched or spent any time educating yourself on this religion ??? what if i said we should shun all black people because a few of the beat me up or robbed me ? this happens everyday and people say its wrong, what if i say white people are monsters because "they" are racists what if i said all latin people should be sent back to their countries because "they" come to the u.s. and commit crimes or all catholics are child molesting freaks,what would everyone say to that, if we are going to go by those standards the earth would have no one left. people are so quick to judge others because of the extremists that claim to be apart of a particular group, what religion or race are you ? think about the things people accuse you of because of some things a small portion or your brethren have done do we all now have the right to judge you and shun you from the world ??? think before you speak know what you are talking about before you open your mouth education is the key, remember you are here because someone decided not to judge you and punish you for the actions of your brothers and sisters. so that being said know what it is and who it is you are talking about before you open your mouth and let hatred and ignorance spew out against an entire people for the acts of a small few. thank yall for coming out god bless and goodnight !!!

Unusual suspects ?

Ok so I was just in the supermarket and I saw the sweetest looking little old granny stealing granola bars lol. She was walking down one of the isle trying to be inconspicuous took a box of the shelf looked around then stuffed it in her purse, how hilarious is that. Is this an isolated incident or are grannies all across the country or world pulling unsuspected Jack moves lol ......

Highway rest stops !!!

Ok a few of you have notices ive been talking about highway rest stops lately and this is why .......

a few weeks ago my puppy and i were driving home to miami from michigan. and of course there were a few stops along the way at various highway rest areas. One rest area in particular located in Tennessee is where this all started. So i had pulled over to feed and walk boomer (my pup), and as i was sitting in the cargo area of my car a small framed somewhat fragile man with pale skin and glasses flowered collard shirt tucked into his khaki slacks approaches me and asks "excuse me sure would you happen to know how far it is to Knoxville " (in a soft southern accent) and i reply "sorry no i dont i am not familiar with these parts" hes says thank you and walks off. i think to myself i could just look it up on my gps so i did and upon his return i call him over and tell him. he approaches me and complements me on the pup and begins to go on about a friend of his who had an english bulldog as well and how sweet they were. then as i am about to walk away he says to me "can i ask you something with out you taking offense" being in this part of the country i figure it would be something pertaining to race i figure how bad could this be so i say " sure go for it" and this is what he says "i have to be honest with you i approached you for another reason not really about the distance, i saw you and i think you are a very handsome man and i was wondering if you have ever ......" then he smiles and winks, i say "have i ever what !, listen little man you are barking up the wrong tree and you should probably turn around and walk away from me right now!" ok now think about this i dont agree with that lifestyle how ever neither am i judgmental or homophobic, but what if i was i could have easily led him into a secluded area and beat the snot out of this guy and no one would be the wiser is this risk really worth hiding your secret lifestyle or is there some thrill in knowing that this could happen ? lets face it the south does not have a terribly great reputation for tolerance whether it be race or alternative lifestyles. . . . . . what do you guys think about this, as funny as it is what about the major issue here , i mean this happens all the time all across the country in parks airports rest areas i mean hey your life choices are yours but is this dangerous lurking behavior something that is worth the risk ? ? ?

"TIME"

ok people i have something to say about TIME. what do most of think of it? we think we have an endless amount of it. "ill do it later" "tomorrow" "next time" "new years resolution". we neglect the fact that time is of the essence and it stops for no one, we need to value the time we have every second that tics on a clock is a second that could be spent doing something meaningful, life and time are to precious to be spent dreaming and wondering. go out and do people, i used to think i was cursed because .....of my in-ability to sleep tuns like most people do but i have come to realize that it is a blessing and it is my mind refusing to waste valuable time. i get up early and stay up late most days to pack as much into a day as i can and most people think its crazy, but you know what it is something that i am used to doing me and all of my former teammates are no stranger to this. and people say we are crazy all of the time but think about this, bill gates, micheal jordan, tiger woods, donald trump some of the worlds most successful people. and guess what before they were famous they were crazy ! countless hours spent perfecting their craft not wasting a second to idleness or dreaming, so id say we are in pretty good company. and it doesnt have to be to reach super stardom but also to join life in its simplest form do something youve never done before, love those around you, expand your knowledge, help someone teach someone its that simple time has more value than anything in the world people it is "of the essence" what will you do with it ? ? ? ? on that note show some support for my old teammate Olympian Spenser Mango competing at world championships today !!!