I did not realize it at the time that 46 years ago God gave me an incredible gift. He gave me Mary. My marriage was on the rocks. We were living in Edgewater apartments in Essex, Maryland. On my way…
Celebrating Our 41st Wedding Anniversary
Tag: Baltimore
God Forbid the Further Oprah-izing of America
The American left’s Oprah-mania about her running for president in 2020 is truly absurd. What on Earth qualifies Oprah to run our country? I do not consider myself White House material. But if Oprah qualifies, I am a far superior candidate. Years ago,…
Old School Parenting at Christmastime
Like millions of lower to middle income American families back in the day, my parents did an awesome job at Christmastime. With little money, they always found a way to give their kids happy Christmases. As the 9 year old…
Locals Address Crime-Plagued Baltimore
I love conversations with my 89-year-old black preacher dad. We chat over the phone. I live in Florida and Dad lives in the Baltimore area of Maryland. Blacks are killing each other in record numbers in Baltimore. Dad said a…
Super Bowl Sunday in Charm City
My 89-year-old black preacher dad’s heart attack had Mary and me rushing from Florida to Baltimore, Maryland. Dad is doing fine. Praise God. While in town, I visited my 60-something-year-old cousin in the hospital suffering with diabetes. They amputated half…
A Baltimore Drug Dealer’s “Ghetto Fabulous” Funeral and My Black Preacher Dad
My 87 year old black preacher dad phoned me from Baltimore Maryland at my home in Florida. Dad spent the day at a conference for Baltimore City Fire Dept chaplains. Dad chuckled that he received a round of applause at…
The Curious Case of Black Advocates and MSM Hatred for Dr. Ben Carson
So why has the mainstream media sacrificed its journalistic principles to help Democrats win black votes? The answer is the media and Democrats are on the same page; socialist/progressive — both desire an America in which the majority is dependent upon and controlled by a tyrannical big government.
A Black Patriot Honors His American Dad
The Bible promises, “Let us not grow weary in well doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest.” Folks, I don’t know about you, but I do grow weary. More pundits are acknowledging that Obama is the worst, most evil, and radical leftist president in U.S. history. My frustration is no one is stopping him from behaving like a lawless banana republic ruler, transforming our once great nation and corrupting the thinking of our youth. God’s promise of reaping a harvest keeps me strong in the battle for the heart and soul of my country.
Baltimore: From Charm City to Deadly City
Baltimore: From Charm City to Deadly City Baltimore’s 40th murder in May set a new record for homicides in one month. My friend wrote… “Lloyd The American Legion National Convention is scheduled for late August through early September, 2015 in…
Obama’s Abuse of Taxpayers to Buy Voters’ Love
Obama’s Abuse of Taxpayers to Buy Voters’ Love Superman was on TV, espousing truth, justice and the American way. There were also the Lone Ranger and John Wayne touting strong character. Being an American meant having courage, standing up for…
Further Insights into My 86 Year Old Black Dad
Further Insights into My 86 Year Old Black Dad It occurred to me that my 86 year old black dad is a man of “firsts” — a born pioneer, boldly going were no other black had gone before. In…
Fondly Remembering Aunt Nee
I thought of my Aunt Nee today. She went to be with the Lord over twenty years ago. Aunt Nee raised my dad. Families have secrets which members keep to their graves. Aunt Nee’s sister Gladys who is my dad’s…
Fathers Day Salute To Black Pioneers
Friday evening in Baltimore, my 84 year old dad was honored at The African-American Fire Fighters Historical Society 3rd Annual Salute Dinner. The event observed the June, 1953 desegregation decision of the Baltimore City Board of Fire Commissioners. This year…
Lloyd’s Life Lessons: Shining Up One’s Self Esteem
A new weekly feature from Lloyd Marcus… Lloyd’s Life Lessons: Shining Up One’s Self Esteem My 84 year old dad told me a great story over the phone which confirms the powerful effect work, personal achievement and earning one’s own…
In the Star Spangled Spirit, Tea Parties Will Prevail
I watched a History channel program about the War of 1812. Folks, I cannot explain why, but the segment about the battle of Baltimore at Fort McHenry and the writing of our national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner moved me to…