Caught up in the Boogie Woogie World

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This book is dedicated to the clients, damn fools at heart, brave and risk- takers, and the smartest of the ghetto to understanding right from wrong, good from evil, and the elite ones knowledgeable to survive during turbulent times following the Great Recession of2008; the greatest financial disaster since the Great Depression.

Like any endeavor undertaken, it is the eye on the prize mentality that is a must and needed to survive. No guts — no glory! To the victor go the spoils… If you are engaged in the boogie woogie — be careful because the boogie woogie may catch up with you.

Whether business smart or commonly dumb, it is not always the book smart individuals that win; or should I say no longer, but the common folks with nothing to lose except their freedom and if freedom is not worth fighting for — then what good is living.

Even my brother, Paul, was caught up in the boogie woogie regarding his health, but has his act together.

Have a good time — but don’t let a good time have you. Understand the glass being half empty versus half full — just know he difference!

Again, sit back and enjoy being caught up in the Boogie Woogie World!

Merit Recognition

Dr. Shea E. Speights

Ms. Ghea L. Foxx

Mrs. Leila Aldridge

Dr. Shirley A. Speights

Mr. Arlington Paul Foxx

Mr. John K. Foxx

Mrs. Mary L. Hair

Ms. Hilda I. Foxx

Mrs. Thelma D. Nichols

Ms. Patricia A. Banwo

Mr. Bodunrin Banwo

Mrs. Lavora & Carlton Edwards

Ms. Iris Holton & Sentinel Family

Ms. Mary T. Cooper, Family, & Cotillion

Mr. & Mrs. Herman Telfair

Mr. Calvin J. & Felicia Lewis, Sr.

Mr. Isaac M. Sebadduka

Mr. & Mrs. Jesus & Vivian Mejia

Ms. Ariel Ferrell & Family

Pastor Darien J. Pease, Sr.

All of the Clients, Family, and Friends not mentioned Boogie Woogie: Ready, Set, Go!

I know you have experienced yourself or know someone who has been caught up in the boogie woogie, but here is just sample of the boogie woogie that will amuse you.

The boogie woogie is defined in liberal terms as not being in compliance, normal, or should I say contrary to good and decent. Otherwise a bunch of bull!

Imagine you are tired and sleepy after a long day at work in which your supervisor gave you a hard time about tasks that were not your responsibility or in your job description, but had to be done and the responsible person took the day off to go to the beach with their family. How did you know, they called on the job and talked with their cubicle buddy would told you. Nevertheless, you are tired after working three hours overtime to complete your work and theirs too. Now here comes the kicker! The neighbors’ kids who were bored decided to bounce a basketball up against your bedroom wall — making loud noises. After being asleep for twenty minutes, they noises became too unbearable and you asked them to please no make the noise because you were trying to get some sleep. After going back to sleep, the telephone rang repeatedly from some damn tele-marketers asking if you wanted to buy some pre-paid burial plan. You get back to sleep and five minutes later there is this bam-bam-bam extra ordinary bam-bam and ringing the door bell repeatedly (you get the point). When you get up in a pissed off mood to cuss them out, it is the wrong door. Then the kids again start bouncing the basketball — one smart-ass kid says, "Why are you sleeping anyway, it is not sleeping time (not knowing you worked the extra shift and you are tired) and they are out on spring break which they would normally be in school. Then, you get another telephone call from the police department stating someone is trying to use your credit card at the mall charging up $2,698.78 buying some furniture. You go crazy! Don’t worry the boogie woogie is just beginning! Can you relate?

Man meets this fine chick at the mall, she likes him and he likes her back. After several exchanges and meeting they hook up and start a real live relationship. After several sexual encounters using condoms, they discuss other birth control methods in order to get the natural feel — know what I mean! Well after three more sexual sessions, she tells him that she missed her period. What! Not what? Meaning, gentle. But you told me that you were taking the pill. Well, guess what she forgot — and now the boogie woogie has grabbed him, child support is garnishing his paycheck and taking the whole income tax refund, and yes, she has gone one to someone else. Every time there is time for child visitation, there are always some damn excuses. But one day when you make a surprise visit to see the child; the child’s hair is not combed, dirty, hungry, and the heifer is dressed up ready to go to the club. Well, you get into an argument regarding the child’s well being and she calls the cops. You are hauled off to jail for suspicion of domestic abuse and violence. You lose your job behind this mess. Now you can’t pay child support and they (system) takes your license. You are trying to make it — you are trying to hustle, so you get into the car (which you were not supposed to be driving) and the cops pull you over for faulty tail and discover your license is suspended. Guess what! Yes, you are hauled off to jail against — and so it begins — the boogie woogie got you! You know what can tick you off, and that is people getting over on the system. You are working your butt off day in and day out scuffling trying to make ends meet. Then there are these heifers working and making more money than you got more than you, and then have the nerve to be getting food stamps! When you go and ask for help, they tell you that you don’t qualify. Just ask Tracie because she is pissed off and claims the boogie woogie is not for her.

Can you relate to this one? You work your butt off all week long and you have plans for the upcoming weekend. Plus, the car not is due on Monday, and your mother’s birthday is Sunday in which you all have plans to take your mother out for dinner. Not happening! Why? Because when you went to cash your check the damn check bounced! The payroll company did not have the funds transferred in time, and now you wrote four checks that are being returned for insufficient funds. You can’t make you mother’s engagement because the funds are just not available and your boyfriend is tripping with his money because child support took his money and his prior baby mama drama. When you go to work on Monday to get things straighten out, there is a sign on the door that reads, Out of Business! Call our attorneys; we have just filed for bankruptcy. Wow! The boogie woogie has jumped on your back and all you can do is get pissed off.

You get your hair done and looking nice for your birthday. You are waiting for your man to pick you up since you both were traveling together and were supposed to be going to dinner after your hair appointment. You told him to pick you up at 4:00 p.m. He agreed. When 4:00 p.m. came and you were excited to be going to dinner to celebrate your 25th birthday — looking fine, nails and toes done, new outfit, and just got paid — Friday afternoon (worked half-day). Then, the boogie woogie grabs you. As you are waiting for him, it starts to rain — the rain wets you up, your make-up begins to run and you are getting concerned as to where he is in your car. You call him and text, but there are no responses. It is now, two hours later. Yes, 6:00 p.m. and now you are pissed. Guess what! Come guess what, the boogie woogie got him. What happened? While you were waiting on him to pick you up, he was caught up with boogie woogie of his own. Yes, he went to jail and your car was impounded. What! Are you serious — yes! An uncover officer (vice) scooped him and asked him, What he wanted while waiting for the red light to change. His manished-ass not knowing it was vice, and pulled over at the next intersection. He offered her $10 for a quickie, and on tape they have his voice and the $10 as evidence. His butt goes to jail and your care is $402 to get out of impound. Needless to say — yes, you are pissed. But all he says is that he has set up and trapped. You don’t want to hear his foolishness — but the boogie woogie caught up with him and you had to suffer too.

As a businessman, me like others like good paying clients, but when clients are engulfed in the boogie woogie it makes things difficult. But is more disturbing is when they come into the office with boogie woogie on their minds from the get go. Know they don’t have the proper documentation, money, etc. But two things that tick me off is when I am owed for services rendered and the clients get a refund and spends the money and forget about me. Next, one had the nerve to claim that I prepared a return for her and she did not even come to me that year. Oh well, there is nothing better than a good paying client!

You go to the doctor’s office and have to wait for 30 to 40 minutes after your appointment time. Not is a go mood, and then when he finally come in, he apologizes for running a little behind — a little, it is now 45 minutes after your appointment time! After poking and poking your stomach and giving you a test; you are then given some damn bad news or some unexpected news — yes, you are pregnant! Depending on how your situation is it could be good or bad. But when the boogie woogie hits your butt, I don’t think it is nice. Why, because you are pregnant from your best friend’s boyfriend who is already married to someone else. Wow! The boogie woogie has just jumped on your back. To make matters worse, he has just moved to Chicago and you are here in Florida. To boogie woogie just don’t quit!

You catch your old man coming out of the motel wit your best friend and spending 3 V hours in the room. When they come out there is lipstick on his collar and they both tell you that they were playing cards and dominos. To make matters even worse — she owes you $225.00 you loaned her two weeks ago. Now, you and she has gotten into an argument and fight and the boogie woogie grabs you because both of you go to jail for disturbing the peace. When you ask her why she did what she did — that is when you find out they have had a sexual relationship for four months before borrowing your $225.00. Wow! Go figure!

The traffic light with camera is too much! The cops said I ran the red light and sent me a ticket in the mail. I know that I had not even been at the intersection recorded in the photo sent along with the ticket in the mail. When I investigated on my own to check into why I was issued the ticket, they showed the license plate belonging to me; but it was not me in the vehicle. Interestingly, there were two individuals in the car in the photo. Guess what! Come on guess what. It was him and his bitch driving in my car. I am pissed to say the least. When I confronted him, he said it was trick photography and that you cannot trust the cops as it was so conspiracy theory. Yeah right! The boogie woogie just don’t quit! Since you refused to pay the ticket (not being you) an arrest warrant was issued for your arrest! You were unaware. You were taken to jail, booked and released, but now your mug-shot is on the internet and your innocent. The boogie woogie knows does not care who you are — if you are in its way you will get caught.

Payments were made on time as you have the proof. The credit card company says that you were late and charges you a late fee. You are upset. But the boogie woogie has gotten to you. You know that you were on time, but you hear on the news that the same company has been busted for holding all payments received on the last day — not processed — until the next day generating a late fee payment. Wow! The boogie woogie just don’t quit!

You loan your neighbor $1,500 because your trust him for a three-week payback. Now it has been 22 months and he avoids you. You show restraint and class about not harassing him to give back the overdue debt. Now, it has gotten to be a bit much, in fact, it has gotten out of hand. He avoids me. Every time I manage to catch up with him, he says that he is expecting some money three weeks away. You have had it, but it is the economy and the boogie woogie is alive and well. If you beat him up — you have a problem. As long as he owes you — you have the problem. Next time do not loan! Since it has been so long, now he thinks it is a gift — what he thinks it is a gift — well it’s the boogie woogie!

So far — so good, if you have knowledge of any of these don’t feel alone, there is more to come.

Best Analysis:

Avoid the boogie woogie at all cost — if you don’t, you get caught up

Notes:

BOOGIE WOOGIE: IDENTITY THIEVES

Identity thieves come in many forms. They might be a working professional or a homeless drug addict. They can be young or old. They could live a million miles away or they could live next door.

As a matter of fact, a lot of identity thieves choose friends, family or acquaintances as their victims. The reason appears to be due to easy access to personal information.

Fitting the Profile

Experts suggest being aware of certain types of people in your life that could be more likely to steal from you can help prevent such crimes. For example, beware of a drug abuser, compulsive gambler or alcoholic who turns to identity theft to feed her habit. Also, be leery of the nosy friend who asks detailed questions about your finances, and wants to know information that’s clearly none of her business.

Also, beware of a vengeful ex-spouse, ex-lover, and ex-friend. They likely know everything needed to open new accounts in your name — the most expensive kind of identity theft and the kind that tends to go on the longest. If you’re separating, you’ll want to take special care of your credit even if the split is amicable.

Strangers with access can also become criminals. Keep in mind that your housekeeper might be sweet, but her husband could be a con artist; or your dear daughter may bring home a friend who’s dishonest. It’s a good idea to stay alert when you throw a party or have work done on your home as well.

Whether a potential perpetrator is an acquaintance or complete stranger — stay alert and be aware because if you don’t — you could become a victim of the boogie woogie.

Best Analysis:

With all of the theft and fraud involving people of all sectors ranging from small actions to tax improprieties using deceased, family, friends, and the scam using the homeless and those desperate seeking work to apply and leave their personal information enough to be a victim of identity theft.

Hard times and difficulties during the economic recession has caused even the best of good citizens to revert to theft and engage in activity that they would not ordinarily think of engaging. Thus, they have become a member of the boogie woogie club. Go figure!

Notes:

BOOGIE WOOGIE: RAPE AT AIRPORT

The boogie woogie is even at places you would not normally expect, but this happened in Denver:The rape of a woman at Denver International Airport has left family members raising questions about the late-night attack and officials defended the security measures at the Rocky Mountain hub, which serves millions of travelers each year.

Police said that violent crime is rare at the airport, and that they knows of only one other alleged sexual assault there, which they said involved an airport worker attacking another employee in an area not accessible to the public.

An airport spokeswoman commented by stating:

» Something like this is terrible, but it’s also very rare.

» We have many, many layers of security.

» We believe the airport is absolutely safe.

The suspect named, Noel, 26, appeared in district court after his arrest on suspicion of sexual assault a day earlier, and was held in lieu of $50,000 bond.

The family of the woman who was raped raised questions about whether some employees witnessed the attack about 12:30 a.m. in Concourse A area without even intervening. Family members said the woman told them three people she believed to be airport employees walked by without helping.

How could this happen? The victim’s family members said she had missed a connecting flight in the evening and had to spend the night at the airport. She said her assailant had struck up a conversation with her in a restaurant, and then followed her out of the eatery, sat down beside her and tried to kiss her, according to a family member; thus, she encountered the boogie woogie. Later stating it was the best time he ever had.

Best Analysis:

Why is anyone surprised that airport workers would walk by and not give a crap? That’s their attitudes towards almost everything.

You mean to tell me someone isn’t watching on security camera’s somewhere in that stupid airport. As for the people who walked by when this assault was happening you should be ashamed of yourselves, and I hope that anyone close in your family needs help when a violent crime is be committed on them and someone turns their back on them. Hope the rapist rots in hell! Sick pig!

You people forget one simple fact of life - Human beings are not perfect therefore their policies can never be perfect - no matter how much we dream, wish, fantasize, and are promised a perfect world it is not going to happen - never - ever. So when we complain about unfortunate events remember that the more perfection that we expect, the higher the costs go trying to provide it and the higher the prices go to the consumers, and then we complain that everything costs too much - unfortunately you can’t have it both ways.

Notes:

BOOGIE WOOGIE: DUI WITHOUT DRIVING?

Can you get a DUI without driving? Though it seems an oxymoron, the answer is yes. You’d be surprised how many drivers don’t realize it could happen; Earl was charged and his license suspended for a year, he said it was boogie woogie.

Consider the Florida man whose roommate objected to his choice of late-night music, so he took his tunes outside to listen to in his car. That turned out to be a big mistake. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI after deputies knocked at his window and decided to conduct a field sobriety test, which he failed.

How about the case of a North Carolina woman who was arrested at a fast-food joint after she was found asleep behind the wheel with the engine running? Or the New Jersey camper who was found passed out in the back of his pickup at a campsite and charged with DUI. Or farther absurd, the Alaska man who was stuck in a snowdrift and found to have a blood-alcohol ratio more than four times the legal limit or the Canadian man who was seen pushing his vehicle by deputies and subsequently failed a field sobriety test.

Tales abound across America of drivers who were found asleep in their vehicles, usually incapacitated, and were stunned to find a sheriff’s deputy or patrol officer knocking at their door. Usually when confronted with a dazed driver who may quickly become belligerent, a field sobriety test is pretty much automatic. And then, often, it’s into handcuffs and a trip to the calaboose. Some drivers, even then, don’t realize why