The Labor Day Holiday weekend is here ~~~ the last big holiday of the summer!!!  However, this holiday has a more significant meaning: It is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American Workers.  An annual national tribute [and celebration] to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of this country.

Gosh, this Labor Day weekend signifies the end of summer for most of us, and in our communities here on the East Coast quite a number of us take the summer out with a huge bang; as we celebrate at the exciting New York Labor Day Caribbean Carnival/Festival presented by the West Indian American Day Carnival Association. 

I must point out though, for many of us this last holiday weekend is normally spent with family and close friends at barbecues, parties, picnics, beaches, and just trying to have lots and lots of fun. 

We however are happy to share with you Mr. Hollis “Flash” Lashley's “FlashPoint”.  Mr. Lashley salutes Trinidad and Tobago on its 48^th Independence.  Please read this lovely piece/tribute to his homeland [below.]  Additionally, remember you can purchase a copy of Mr. Hollis Lashley motivating book of poetry entitled "Gifts From The Heart" log on to: http://www.xlibris.com or http://www.holislashley.com.

We wish you an enjoyable and lovely Labor Day Holiday Weekend, filled with family, fun, barbecues and even mas and revelry.  Most importantly may you have a safe holiday, and please don’t drink and drive.

Scroll down to learn all the details on this weekend's "Honorable Council member Marion Barry's 3rd Annual Ward 8 Family Day".  As well as some exciting upcoming events.  

Don't forget to put on your calendar "Andy's Sunday Lime" celebrating Andy's Day."  This exciting event will take place on September 12, 2010, at The Crossroads Outdoor Patio, as they continue presenting their "Cool out Sundays" Summer Series.  This event will take place from 4:00-10:00pm, and will feature exciting performances by the popular "Oasis Band;" and most importantly it is Free ~~~ Free ~~~ Free!  Please note there will be 2 for 1 drink specials until 8:00 pm.  Andy is looking forward to seeing all of you in the place, and so are we.

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HAPPY LABOR DAY!    

Be inspired and Motivated to increase your Spiritual Energy

Presented by Mr. Hollis “Flash” Lashley.  Read Mr. Lashley's inspiring and motivating "Flashpoint".  To purchase a copy of Mr. Hollis Lashley motivating book of poetry entitled "Gifts From The Heart" log on to: http://www.xlibris.com or http://www.holislashley.com.

Hello Arious Family, hope you had a wonderful Independence celebration. This is my take for the occasion.

"Letter To Mother Trinbago"

To:        Mother Trinbago.

From:    Your Son and Daughter Abroad.

Hello Ma,

I hope that these few lines find you in good health, and that you are taking something for the headaches that those children at home causing  you to have. I know you would say that not all of them are 'nogood', but I mean well.

Well Ma, we just left the interfaith service, and I feel proud to see the family get together to pray for you and those at home. It had the Hindu, the Moslem. the Baptist and the Christian singing and praying together. I sure it had some unbelievers too, but at least they stay quiet.

I notice that some people I expected did not show up, but I should not burden you with old talk. So Ma girl what going on, and how things going since the change of Government? You think that things looking up, that we have more hope for change now? I read the Prime Minister's speech, and I really do not know what to think. It sound hopeful, but still a little frightening as I cannot see any clear plan in how the changes we need could come about.

Ma, look at the school children and their disrespect for authority, how are we handling that? Look at the crime and the lack of conscience that criminals are displaying, what causing that?

My sister saying that I should focus on the good things we doing, and that is true, but I can't forget the Trinbago I know growing up in the village. Joan, Elmo, Fox, Baker, Larry; all of us used to walk in the moonlight and feel safe

We could walk home from the community center at three o'clock in the morning without fear. What happen to the country Ma?

Now I know that many of us here will not want to associate with this letter, as they have made it professionally. In fact sometimes we treat each other worse because we have a lil more cacada, and we could show off. We forget how to care for each other. We go to church on Sundays or Saturdays, but the rest of the week is Thunder. We have a million Associations with a thousand people in all of them put together. We competing and bad talking each other when we could get together and be more powerful, but like the politics at home, we prefer to be a chief in a lil tribe, than to be a force in a large movement.

But wait Ma. I do not mean to preach doom and gloom, or to put down our positive contributions to the world. We have plenty good people in our society, and one thing I know. The Trinbago Spirit is a powerful Spirit for good, and when it bite you, you could stand up against any and all odds, because you come from the roots of a blend of world civilizations, creolized in the sun with the universalized Spirit of the Creator.

Ma I glory in our Scholars, our Musicians, our Artistes, our Mystics who see beyond stupidity, our people who are able to transcend the narrow divisions of class and embrace the family of mankind. Ma, I open my arms to the possibility that our children can move on the world stage and transform the planet into one of empowerment for good.

Ma, thanks for raising me to know compassion and love for my family.

Ma, I feel that Trinidad and Tobago should be officially known as  Big and Little "Trinbago"

I believe we should focus on Nationality rather than Ethnicity as we interact.  And I also believe that we should have One Trinbago Association with branches wherever we find ourselves residing.

I believe that the impossible comes to be accepted at last as very doable.

Ma, thanks for all you sacrificed for me, and I will love you to the death.

Say hello to mih brothers and sisters at home, and I can't wait to come home again. I have to go now but I will write again soon with more news.

Much Love, your son and daughter abroad.

 

Hollis "Flash" Lashley (c).

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Again, have an enjoyable and fantastic weekend, and we will certainly vibe some more with you next week.

We welcome your input, so if you have any comment or feedback on the commentary or events - please feel free to send an e-mail to me Susan Mangatal at my e-mail address: susan@ariousentertainment.us or you can also reach me at ariousentertainment@earthlink.net.

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