#Misquided Intentions

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We are TIRED OF BEING TIRED

We are TIRED OF BEING TIRED

From Hamp’s Corner of America  August 27, 2020                                      by Codis Hampton II

There is a stranger in our midst. Who is that protester committing unauthorized acts under the guise of our organization?

You would think that sooner or later, we would learn all is not always what it looks like at the outset. Let me explain; there is a…

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HRO Admin. and the Current Presidency

HRO Admin. and the Current Presidency

Most have heard of the Gabrielle Union dispute and ultimate firing from the voice. A smaller number of people may have heard that Afton Williamson quit ABC’s “The Rookie” series back in July. She noted the reason was after her complaints during the first season of racial bullying and sexual harassment simply ignored by the powers that be. The complaint covered behavior as far back as the spring…

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My, My, My, What a Mess

My, My, My, What a Mess

“My, my, my, what a mess” is one of those phrases from African America lore. In this usage, mess meaning the equivalent of excretion. One can surmise the situation untenable, making no sense. I love these kinds of phrases as they remind me of conversations I’ve had with members of the older generation of black folk. A phrase often uttered after discovering a major problem. It doesn’t matter what…

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They, Themselves, and Them

They, Themselves, and Them

What happened to Duty, Honor, Integrity, Justice, and Precedent in Government service employment? Unlike my past career environment, I retired from the US Government Employment. I find more than a few highly visible, politically placed current employees have lost their way. No longer are those words seen as a barometer of efficiency inside those public serviced workspaces. Often the mantra seems…

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Tis The 2018 Holiday Season

Tis The 2018 Holiday Season

Tis the season, so on and so on. I love the Thanksgiving-Christmas-New Year holiday season. I, like all, are reminded of our childhood seasons. Our young adult seasons come to mind. We think of those who have passed on as well as those who are still here with us. Out thoughts shift to old friends. We muse about new friends.People we would love to meet, greet, spend time in conversation.

We…