Monday

Magic Cities


The magic of a city exists in the soil, the structures
and within the spirit of the people
that dwell therein
R. Sander Fitzgeral 2007


There is nothing like the feeling that comes over you when you enter a city that holds the power of place. It can immediately transform.

Two cities do that for me. Atlanta and Chicago.
It's something about those streets, the way the buildings
look down upon you, greeting you with open arms.
Cities like those make you feel like you are a part of them,
make you want to belong to them, make you miss them,
make you want to get back to them. I hear them calling my spirit.
Can't wait to feel at home again. Can't wait to get back to a city
that speaks my language, can't wait to get back to feeling like me.


What city speaks to you and why?



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Day Nine - Prosperity Game


Start getting all the basics out the way, cause the real money is coming.
What ya' gonna do with it.

Money isn't your problem, in real life. So what's holding you back?



Day 1: THE RULES ON HOW TO PLAY
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Friday

Friday's Thang

You know how we do on Friday. It's potluck baby.
You bound to get anything. So eat this up.


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Day Eight - Prosperity Game


It should start get interesting now. Here's your first big jump. The first seven days were warmup.

I just dropped $2500 on you. How are you going to spend it?

I hope this doesn't become a quagmire for you.
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Thursday

Day Seven - Prosperity Game

The makers of this game say most people usually drop out by day seven,
so give yourself a hand if you are still in the game.

They drop out because it causes too many problems for them emotionally.
They realize that they really have an aversion to wealth.
Well, I'm going all the way this time.
Who's with me?




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Tuesday

Day Six - Prosperity Game


How's everybody doing. The game doesn't seem as intense as the last time I played it, but that just means my tolerance is rising. How do you all feel about your experience so far?



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Monday

Good to the last drop

Thanks to Jewels for turning me on to this. I won't tell you what it is, it must be experienced. However, I will say I knew a guy who had a seven year old that was still participating in this activity.


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Day Five - Prosperity Game


You always wanted a thousand dollar day. Well, here goes. How would you spend it.

Remember, if you don't want to sign into the actual game, you can just play here. Tell us how you'd spend your money. Don't worry about tomorrow, it will take care of itself.



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Friday

Just for you...

I was on someone else's blog and one of the regulars said they didn't really like Gospel. Not that anything is wrong with that, but I just figure you haven't heard the right musicians. Here are a couple of guys who do it bit unconventional.

Tonex (pronounce Toe-nay)


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Tonex - Trust Theory


Tonex - Personal Jesus

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Canton Jones - The Password

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Day #4 prosperity game

It's Friday, so take the weekend to improve on your list. Next week the numbers start to climb, and you have to spend your money everyday.


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Thursday

Laying in the cut

Yesterday my cousin called to say he heard I had some pictures posted on my blog. I paused for a moment and then said,
"How'd you know I had a site? Hmm."

It seems like old Rich can't hide from his peeps in Florida, so since they are watching and not leaving comments. I'm going to start digging up some old pics and throwing them up.

Take this one for starters.

Grad Nite 1985 - In Florida all the seniors from around the state head to Disney World for a night of fun. I'm not sure if they still do it, but I sure had a blast that night.


Picture: From left to right, we have Kim (I hear she has twins now, congrats!), Catina (the class Valedictorian - 500+ students from all backgrounds), Bernard (everybody called him Booty) and Keisha (she's still the same size she was in high school). Anyway, these three young ladies tortured me throughout High School. We all had a lot of the same classes (honors classes) and we were in Upward Bound together.

What's also interesting is that I went through my slam book (a book you leave memorabilia and comments in) and I read something Catina wrote me some 22 years ago. She said, paraphrased, that I was a pretty nice guy and that I should stop being lazy and live up to my potential.

Well Catina, if you are out there, I'm trying (more on that later). Thanks for the memories ladies.



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Day #3 - Prosperity Game


Here we go. How many of you have thrown $500 to the wind in one day and not regretted it. Well, if you haven't done it yet here goes your chance.

The amount goes up everyday, so you better get ready. Lucky for you guys, the weekend is near.



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Wednesday

Day #2 - Prosperity Game

Today's Amount - $250



Each day the amount goes up, so I hope you are ready to spend your money. Don't forget, spend it on yourself, and track your feelings.

One other thing. As we get up in the high dollar amounts, you may want to create a Vision Board for yourself and find pictures of the things you want and paste them on there. Write something that speaks to you across the top. A mantra or a scripture. Something to help your belief that those items are coming to you.

Have fun, this is going to get interesting.


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Tuesday

Day One - Prosperity Game

STOP SEEKING PROSPERITY AND START CHOOSING IT INSTEAD


Today we will embark on a new path. A path that leads to greater financial prosperity. We will do this by playing the Prosperity Game. I was first introduced to this by my friend Lolita Files.

She has played this game on a number of occasions with great results. I attempted to play the first time and while I learned a great deal about myself, I was unable to complete the game. Believe it or not, I found great difficulty performing the outlined task.

So how is the game played?

First you will create a userid and signon at the official site. Once there, you will return everyday to that site to spend money given to you by the Universe (God, Jesus, The Holy Spirit, The Creator, whatever you are comfortable with). During this process of spending your gift from the Universe, you are supposed to track your feeling surrounding the purchase and your resistance to spending the money. There is a place for that on the site BUT I would like to use The Rich House as your forum of discussion where we will share whatever you want to share regarding the experience. In this manner, you go through the process with a group of friends as opposed to alone. We will support each other.


The Rules:


1. You must spend your entire check on that day

2. You are encouraged not to give your money away, if you can help it. This is not about being charitable. This process is designed to raise your Financial Set Point. A set point is the level at which you are comfortable with money. In other words, as much as we think we want more money, most of us wouldn't be comfortable with lots of money, that's why we don't have a lot. If we get it, we usually find a way to get back to our comfort zone.

For instance, let's say your set point is $50K. If by some stroke of luck you made $70k one year, the next year you would somehow find a way to come by less, even if it meant you lost it somehow to a bad event, just so you could be back in your comfort zone. I know you don't believe me, but play the game and see for yourself.

3. Don't loan money to anyone (if you can help it - we'll talk about this in the coming days)

4. Don't save any money for the next day -- the point to this is that there will ALWAYS be enough for what you want to do, if you draw it to you.

5. HAVE FUN

6. MY RULE - If you can't be positive during this expereince or if you don't believe it will work, then don't play and don't poison anyone else with your negativity.


In the event you don't want to play on the official site, I will give you the amount for the day.
Since it is day ONE, all of you have just been granted $100 to spend however you like. Write down what you will buy with that $100 and make a note how it makes you feel and if you have any resistance to spending it.



*By the way, as the days move forward, you will find that you may have to do some research, because you may not know how much your "something" costs.




Prosperity Game: Home


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Monday

Do me a favor

I have an excercise that we will engage in. That is, if you are up to it. It's fun but it will stretch you. The first time I tried it, I couldn't even make it all the way through. So maybe with a little help from some friends, I'll make it this time, and so will you.

Unfortunately, I can't explain it today, but there is something you can do to prepare for it. Make a list, up to 100 things that you want. These things could be totally material in nature. They can be things that you wanted as a kid, but never got. They can be places you want to go or just things you want to do before dying. Whatever. The sky is the limit. Money is not an object. It can be something minute or something grand, just make the list and I'll see you back here on tomorrow.

Normally, I don't post everyday, but during this excercise I will post Mon thru Fri. It will be fun. Trust me. Now, go make that list. And get ready to broaden your horizons.

If you know the game, don't give it away. Just play with us.



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Friday

Friday Feature

You know how we do on Friday, I bring whatever I'm feeling. I ran up on something very interesting yesterday. I hope you enjoy it. It's educational, entertaining and spiritual.


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A little inspiration

Since I know everyone who hits my site doesn't follow my travels, I thought I'd hook you into a little post I did today on a friends site. This is for any of you that might be feeling the pinch.


Have a great weekend, and be sure and come back next week. I'm starting something new that I think you will enjoy. We are moving to higher heights.


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Wednesday

Yearbook Challenge

I decided to take the challenge and post my yearbook picture. I also found a few other old pictures that I haven't seen in years. At the end of this, I have a little surprise.

C/O 1985



I realized from this picture, that I smile way too much.
This is me in the army, Summer 1987, San Antonio,TX.


This is an AKA line in either Greensboro, NC or Chapel Hill, NC.
I have the slightest idea who these girls are, but I was sort of digging
an AKA at the time, so I took the picture. This was March 1987.


Me, present day, a few extra pounds, a wife and a house full of kids.
Glad to be blessed to keep smiling.



This picture is of one of The Rich House regulars, who just celebrated a birthday on March 29th. Happy Belated Birthday, California Dove (don't kill me for posting). Don't ask how I got the picture, because I don't remember. I have a page full of bathing suit photo's of various young ladies that I went to college with, none of which I have any romantic stories to tell about. I guess I've always been a good guy. At least that's the story I'm sticking to.


My advice to my 17yr old high school self would be:

Have more confidence in yourself. You are better than you think.




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Monday

The bomb comics

Everyone (all my blogging buddies) has been posting stuff about who they are and all that, but I'm not sure if I want to cross that bridge yet. In the meantime, I will share some stuff with you.

One of those things is that I like comics. I used to read them a lot when I was a kid, I even drew a few superheroes in my day (I used to draw also), but somewhere along the way, I got too serious for comics. However, I still love this brother's comics.

The Boondocks by Aaron McGruder

In case you can't read that, here is a link to The Boondocks

Believe it or not my favorite comics back in the day were Archie Comics (Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica). Superhero's were over rated. I got enough of them on Saturday morning cartoons. Since they didn't have Fat Albert Comic books I was stuck like chuck to read the white comic strips, but I enjoyed them. Why do I feel compelled to explain that? Hmm.




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Wonderfully Cinematic

This writing thing has really gotten a hold of me. I can't think without a story, scene or other literary idea coming to me. When I watch movies these days I really notice the language that is used. It's something that occurs without effort. It's such a wonderful sensation.

This past weekend I watched two movies that contained some element of the craft, one more so than the other. The first was the movie "The Holiday". It is a romantic comedy and I love those. No, I'm not a guy whose into action flicks or science fiction. Love is what crowds my space primarily.

The second film was "Stranger than fiction". It is probably a bit wierd or slow for someone who doesn't like writing, but I found it to be entertaining, educating, and endearing. I'm sure of that response considering I watched it with my in-laws and during some scenes I was the only one laughing, but that is because I got it. All of you writer types might want to check it out. For those of you who like a good Romantic Comedy, check out "The Holiday".



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Friday

Friday Funny

A co-worker sent this to me and I thought it was pretty funny. Hopefully you haven't seen it. The last part is the best. I'll try and kick it up a notch soon. I've been busy working on a couple of hot projects. In the meantime, happy Friday and I'll get at y'all next week.


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Wednesday

Death Blow


Not even a week has passed since Jesse Jackson gave his support to Barack Obama and the press has already started ignoring him.

I was watching the CBS Morning Show on Saturday and they were doing their political recap of candidates and they didn't once mention Obama. They did however mention Hilary, John Edwards, Rudy Guiliana, and John McCain. Sounds like Obama is finally getting treated like a black man in this campaign, and for what?

Having a friend named Jesse.

If Reverend Al comes out for him, he may as well cancel Christmas.



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It's coming!!!!


It’s coming! This month!

I have to admit, I have NEVER read Eric Jerome Dickey until recently (well, I attempted to read an earlier work, but never finished it – sorry Eric).

A friend of mine (probably not who you think) allowed me to borrow their pre-release copy and I couldn't put the book down. Don't let the cover fool you (I wouldn't have chosen that cover for this story, but it's not my book.) Anyway, the characters were well developed and portrayed, the plot had a lot of nice twists and suprises, and you won't believe the ending. The writing was probably some of his best. I can’t wait to get a copy of my own. I'm telling you, Eric put it down on this one!

If you’ve never read him, this is the book to start with, if you already love him, this will be a bright spot in your collection of his books. Look for it, run out and buy it. It’s a good read. I was thoroughly entertained and I'm sure you will be as well.




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Monday

Somebody's feeling pretty sick

Sometimes it's not good to talk a lot of smack!!
Especially when it's against....

D'EM GATOR BOY'S


HOW BOUT D'EM GATORS



Hey DC

How do you like your CROW served??


IT'S ALL LOVE UP IN HERE!

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Ask the Rich House

It's been a minute since I did this, so I thought I'd bring it back for another spin.



Dear Rich House Reader,

I'm a 34-year-old woman currently going through a divorce, not finalized yet. The problem is I married 'til death do us part. However, He moved in with my neighbor and her daughter three weeks after I moved out. They now share a different house together, and he claims he's not sexually active with her. He has been texting me lately that he would like to be with me, sexually. I responded to him in a sarcastic way saying that our neighbor must not be all that good.

I then wrote him that I missed him and would like to go to marriage counseling together. He didn't respond to that. We were married for 13 years and have two beautiful children. I don't want to end up a statistic, but he's leaving us no choice.

What should I say to him the next time he writes me a sexual text message? I am going to counseling and divorce class through our church. I am trying to move on, which is why I moved 1,000 miles away to start over. I'm so confused. I feel played over . . . again.


If you were in their shoes what would you do? What advice do you have for them?


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