Sweetie Pie's: Ma'ri Has To Go

What does Mari know about the restaurant business? She's not in banking, so her mgmt. style doesn't work at the restaurant. #SweetiePies

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) March 1, 2015

Ever since Tim hired Ma'ri as District Manager of Sweetie Pie's, Ma'ri has gotten into it with the ENTIRE staff, and no one likes her. Honestly, I can't say I blame the staff for disliking Ma'ri because of her attitude. She rolls her eyes, which is unprofessional, tries to throw her weight around, and has a horrible attitude, which is why the employees push back. You can't talk crazy to anyone without them pushing back. I've been watching Sweetie Pie's since Day 1, and the atmosphere is real down-to-earth & family-oriented. The employees clown, but they work well together. Here comes Hurricane Ma'ri bringing destruction, and the employees don't like it. Two things are going to happen: 1. The employees are going to quit en masse or 2. Ma'ri is going to be terminated for creating a hostile work environment. When a new boss comes to a company, (s)he can't bring her old style to a new company; it doesn't work that way.

What does Ma'ri know about the restaurant business anyway? Her background is banking, so that's an issue already. Her corporate background doesn't mesh well with the family atmosphere at Sweetie Pie's, which is why she's getting so much resistance from the employees. Tim should've hired a District Manager with a restaurant background. The crazy thing is that there are bosses just like Ma'ri: Horrible attitudes, unprofessional, etc. and as much as employees may not like it, they have to deal with it UNTIL...they can find another job. At the same time, if a boss or employee is creating a hostile environment, it's only a matter of time before management drops the hammer on him/her. Senior management will NOT let anyone get in the way of their money train, even if it's lower or middle management. Maybe if Ma'ri came correct, the employees would be more receptive to her. She's gotten into it with the managers, Danielle, but she didn't try Ms. Robbie because Ms.Robbie's like: There's only ONE manager, and that's me. Ms. Robbie don't play that. 

You Weren't With Me Shooting In The Gym

Pay attention to the people that help you when you're low, so you know who to ignore when you're at your high.

— Life is Good! (@rulesolife) March 1, 2015

 I hate when people say "Success Means Nothing If You Have No One To Share It With". That's the problem, nobody was with her or him when they were trying to come up, but all of a sudden some people feel entitled to share in someone's victory. Most successful people keep their circle small and with good reason: They don't trust everyone that comes into their inner circle. The people that successful folks have with them are their childhood friends; those who were with them when they were struggling.. The reality is that people have agendas for coming into your life. Some people come into your life because they're opportunists; those who see something you have and want it, then they leave without warning; other people come into your life because they genuinely care about you. I'm working on becoming successful, and when I get to where I want to be in life, my humility will remain intact; I'll never get too high & mighty because I know where I've came from. I look at former football star Terrell Owens. Owens was doing very well for himself financially until those around him started taking advantage of him & cleaned him out. Now, Terrell Owens is struggling to get back to where he was financially & professionally. I feel bad for Terrell because he should've done a better job of watching the company he keeps. Everyone that's in your corner, is NOT in your corner. Some people see you doing well in life, and want to come along for the ride. You find out who's really got your back when you're low.  

Trouble In Paradise

RHOA's Kandi Burruss wants marriage counselling with Todd Tucker http://t.co/nMil7jLhUH via @DailyMailCeleb

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) February 28, 2015

From the moment Todd & Kandi got married, they've been having trouble in marriage, and it boils down to Kandi. Why do I point the finger at Kandi? It's simple. She lets Mama Joyce meddle in their love life. All she has to do is tell Mama Joyce to but out of their love life, and everything will be fine between them. Just like a woman expects her fiancee to check his mom for disrespecting her, men expect the same in return. Todd is better than myself and a lot of men because most men wouldn't go for that. Either an ultimatum would be given to a woman to check her disrespectful parents, or he's gone. I truly believe much of the reason why some women can't find a quality man is because she lets her mother meddle in her love life. Mama Joyce is a member of the Disciples Of The Angry Black Sisterhood, and if she's not happy; she doesn't want her daughter Kandi happy either. Kandi isn't slick; we know what's good. Todd's not giving Kandi any action because he still feels slighted by how Kandi refuses to check Mama Joyce. Whenever Todd brings up Mama Joyce's disrespectful nature, Kandi shrugs it off like it doesn't matter. When that's done repeatedly, you have the nerve to ask your spouse for some action. Sorry, but the answer would be negative. I don't blame Todd for turning down loving because they have TOO many issues to fix. If any area in the relationship is fractured, chances are the love department is as well. Let some of these couples tell it, sex can solve all problems in a marriage because you forget what you were upset about. Todd could be using Kandi's desire for a baby to get back at Kandi for not standing up for him during Mama Joyce's tirade. That's Todd's way of controlling the situation. Todd's like: "I'm gonna fix her. She wants a baby, but I've got the sperm." Here's a few comments regarding Kandi/Todd's marriage issues from a Facebook friend's thread: 

Geoff Barlow-You need more than sexual attraction for a long lasting marriage. You can't live your whole life in the bedroom!

Thelma Chong-Kandi would have a better relationship with her husband if she wasn't so controlling. Right now, I feel that Todd was impressed by her ambition but he probably feels that she need to focus more on their relationship rather than her mother. Her mother put ideas in her head so now she wants counseling? I'm gonna tell you by her not standing up for him while she constantly belittling him left him with a bad feeling towards her. He knows she wants to have a baby so this is his way of getting back some control.

Richard Hudson (myself)-I feel for Todd, but at the same time, I don't because he should've bounced the first time Kandi didn't have his back when Mama Joyce went in on Todd. If I'm good to a woman, and her parent(s) still don't think I'm good enough for her, I'm gone. Women let their moms meddle in their love lives too much, but would expect a man to check his mom if she meddled. Yeah, single is continuing to look good for me. 

One more thing, counseling won't always fix things in a marriage.

Richard Hudson-The biggest mistake married couples make is thinking a baby can fix their problems. 

Paying Rent To Ex Husband

Strawberry Letter | Steve Harvey in the Morning on WDAS

This strawberry letter is crazy for the simple fact that a 12-year old is on the streets selling drugs (he's got to be slinging drugs if his mother refers to his money as "street" money). The mother is setting her son up for two places: Jail or death. When you're selling drugs, you have to know what you're faced with. You have to contend with police and rival dealers trying to take over your spot. If your trap is really hot (meaning, it's generating major revenue), then expect fierce competition. The bigger question is why this boy's mother is allowing her son to stay out until 2:45 a.m. on a school night. 12-year olds aren't cognizant of the dangers of being on the streets after dark. If a man takes a single mother and her children into his home, they have to abide by his rules. If the husband wants to charge his ex-wife rent, he's within his right. I see why a lot of men don't take on single mothers because the minute a man tries to exercise authority, the mom has a problem with it. Sorry to say, but someone failed that boy along the way if he's getting street money. I don't see this ending well at all for that 12-year old, especially if he's getting street money. I would've divorced her too if she put her son's street money over my income that's keeping the household in tact. In my opinion, the husband wasn't wrong at all for asking his ex-wife to pay rent. When you're living under someone's roof, you're subject to their rules & regulations, no matter how unfair they may seem.

Christians Walk Out of Public Meeting Because of Atheist Invocation

This blog WILL upset some atheists, but I don't care. It's time that Christians speak out against this nonsense, so let's get into it. Atheists are funny for one reason: They claim to hate a God they don't believe in, yet this jerk opened the convocation with a sarcastic prayer that made reference to Satan being Allah. These attacks are getting bold by the minute, yet some Christians still remain sleep at the wheel. I guess I shouldn't be upset because the Bible speaks of this; the world hated Jesus, so his followers will be persecuted and mocked for their faith. I'm learning how to laugh because their time is running out. The enemy is looking to take as many people to hell with him as possible, so that's why he's got his goons on Earth doing his dirty work. America claims to be about freedom of religion, but really that's not the case. Every other religion is free to worship as they place, but all hell breaks loose if Christians proclaim the name of Jesus. I don't blame these Christians for walking out, I would've done the same thing. I don't stand for anything & anyone mocking my Lord. By the tone of this man's voice, he found it funny to mock Christianity, but it's cool though. People like him will have to account before God for every word they said & every deed committed. I just hope he makes it right with God before he leaves this earth. Attacks on Christianity used to be subtle, but now they're becoming bolder, and this video shows it.

Words Of Wisdom:Tweets, Facebook friends, etc.

Today's blog message will be a collection of quotes from some of my Facebook friends, and some tweets from myself. Here goes:

God has every intention of bringing to pass every dream and every promise He has put in your heart.

— Brenda Edwards (@BEdwards1115) February 26, 2015

What makes you laugh, can make you cry.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) February 26, 2015

There may be areas in your life where you seem disadvantaged but know you're at the advantage because of the blood. #ThickerThanWater

— Jewel Tankard (@Jeweltankard) February 22, 2015

You can't please everyone.

— Life is Good! (@rulesolife) February 23, 2015

When you've seen stuff beyond your years, it shows in your demeanor and your thought process. You have a different mindset than most people.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) February 21, 2015

God uses the willing, man or woman. I have no problem with women in church leadership positions. #PreachersOfDetroit

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) February 21, 2015

Don't ask to play, if you're not ready to pay.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) February 18, 2015

Your character is more important than your talent.

— Joel Osteen (@JoelOsteen) January 27, 2015

These last 4 are from Devin Rispress, who I came through Rickards High with.

If you wait until you can do something for everybody, instead of something for somebody, you'll end up doing nothing for nobody!! ‪#‎HelpSomebodyInNeed‬-Devin Rispress

Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain!!-Devin Rispress

Positive anything is better than negative nothing!!-Devin Rispress

The higher we are placed.. The more humble we should walk!-Devin Rispress 

The worst kind of people are those who deliberately offend someone, and make no apologies for their offensive remarks. #GrowUp.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) February 27, 2015

Burning Bridges: By MiMi Joseph

One of my Facebook friends dropped a powerful message that I'd like to share with you. Read On:

MiMi Joseph

5 mins · Tangelo Park, FL · 

Hey you,

I want you to burn every bridge that has kept you from seeing just how amazing you are. Burn that bridge that brings you back to depression. Burn that bridge that brings you back to the SELF-HATE. Burn that bridge that brings that heaviness to your heart. Burn any bridge that prevents you from seeing just how beautiful your life is. Perhaps it’s that painful situation that happened in your past that’s still manipulating your life to make you feel unimportant today. BURN THAT BRIDGE. Maybe it’s that mistake you made that’s persuaded you to live life in regret instead of living your life in appreciation, BURN THAT BRIDGE. Maybe it’s those moments of abuse that's programmed you to think that you’re useless. BURN THAT BRIDGE. LISTEN TO ME, that bridge can not exist in your life anymore because as long as it's there it will keep injecting your life with low self-esteem, with sadness, with hopelessness. You've got to UNDERSTAND that SOME bridges are meant to be burned because there’s certain things in your life that you can’t afford to go back to. So if that bridge is not leading you to God, then stop crossing it. If that bridge is not leading you to smiles, then stop crossing it. If that bridge is not leading you to peace, then stop crossing it. If that bridge is not leading you to LOVE, then stop crossing it. When we keep bridges in our lives that need to be burned, we only cheat our hearts from the bridges that need to be built.

Love you love bugs, and GOOD MORNINGGGGGG.