Page 1 of Peggy Butler's writing

1. Face It, You Can’t Send Me to Heaven or Hell Regardless of how sanctimonious some church folks claim to be, they don’t have the power to put anyone into heaven or hell. So, put a lid on it! It is a scene re-enacted in churches every Sunday, unjustified criticism heaped upon... (posted by Peggy 1 year 206 days ago.)

2. A Halloween Tale: They Only Come Out At Dusk! This Halloween tale is totally fictitious, and any resemblance to any person living or dead is purely coincidental, or is it? It was an event so riveting, I can still recall it scene for scene decades after it happened. But just how it began... (posted by Peggy 1 year 209 days ago.)

3. What Price Beauty? True beauty doesn't come from a jar or surgeon's scalpel. It comes from within, and is absolutely free. Women are constantly subjecting themselves to torture--- in their pursuit of beauty and perfection. Thus, they endure the discomfort of... (posted by Peggy 2 years 82 days ago.)

4. Later Homie! Will the hip-hop culture be in existence 50 years from now? That depends on whether the homies or homeboyz choose to remain in their current state, or make dramatic changes, not only to ensure their survival, but transform themselves into men... (posted by Peggy 2 years 203 days ago.)

5. Show Me the Hair! Contrary to what has been said and written, Black women can grow long hair. Now hair this! I was recently engaged in a scholarly review of the new Chris Rock documentary "Good Hair," and when it was over, I was, appalled by the idea that some... (posted by Peggy 2 years 234 days ago.)

6. The 80's: The Decade of Greed, Sleaze and Boredom! With the exception of big hair, great music, and the dismantling of the Berlin Wall, the 80's were hardly memorable. However, for those who reveled in the Reagan presidency, it was a great time to be an American. For others, it was a disastrous... (posted by Peggy 2 years 319 days ago.)

7. Rush Limbaugh Just Shut Up! "You're like a dull knife Just ain't cutting You're just talking loud And saying nothing." -From the song "Talking Loud and Saying Nothing" by James Brown- Generally, I try to steer clear of radio pundits, who shove conservatism down... (posted by Peggy 3 years 105 days ago.)

8. Eat To Beat A Virus! With winter rapidly approaching, it's time to protect yourself from the flu and other viruses associated with plunging temperatures. It is interesting to note that your body has the ability to fight viral infections all by itself. According... (posted by Peggy 3 years 178 days ago.)

9. 20 Things You Didn't Know About Barack Obama! But Now You Do! What does Chili, Muhummad Ali and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest have in common with Barack Obama? Not sure what the answer is? Read on for more details! Okay, we know that Barack Obama is smart, handsome and the political equivalent of a... (posted by Peggy 3 years 206 days ago.)

10. Dropping Babies Like Crazy: It's Time To Pay Up Son! Young men, young men, to be so open with your sexuality is child's play. But oh to pay, for creating a child, is one responsibility, you refuse to acknowledge. What a pity! In my travels Down America's Mean Streets, I've met many... (posted by Peggy 3 years 237 days ago.)

11. The Echo Delray: Haven of Drugs, Disarray and Discontent A controversial expose that makes you think, react and say, "Why would anyone be content with this lifestyle?" It begins with a disturbing premise, and culminates in an unusual twist you have to read to believe! Foreword: Since the mid 1980s... (posted by Peggy 3 years 246 days ago.)

12. Fashion Flash: The Return of the Bootay! AUTHOR'S WARNING: The following commentary is a humorous look at a topic we are all familiar with, and is not intended to ridicule those individuals whose hips are a tad beefier than the norm. So relax, exhale and let the shenanigans begin ! As... (posted by Peggy 3 years 253 days ago.)

13. Uncovering the truth about AIDS, Black America and the Government! For the umpteenth time, the AIDS virus was not invented by the government to kill African-Americans. So snap out of it! Rev. Jeremiah Wright Three hours ago I received devastating news. Not tragic news-no one died, thank God. But millions of... (posted by Peggy 4 years 30 days ago.)

14. Meet Juvenile Violence's Greatest Salesman! What happens when a writer comes face-to-face with a young criminal, who loves boasting about his illicit antics? Plenty, as two people from different backgrounds, try to reach an understanding, with interesting results. Slamming his brother's... (posted by Peggy 4 years 104 days ago.)

15. The Charleston: Rooted in Blackness and Intrigue Ah yes, the Charleston, the dance where women shimmy, men swing their arms and everyone has a great time. So roll up the rug, shake a leg and take a stroll down Dance Boulevard, Black History Style . *Katherine Hewitt-Clarke speaks blissfully of... (posted by Peggy 4 years 112 days ago.)

16. Remembering Christmas's Past Christmas 1969 was a magical time, one that represented the holidays clearly and without fanfare. How nostalgic! With the stars glowing brightly in their shimmering armor, and Nat King Cole's The Christmas Song, softly playing in the... (posted by Peggy 4 years 156 days ago.)

17. Don't Let Santa Break Up Your Home! Watch it Big Guy, you're not going to break up my home. No how! No way! Ah Christmas. Time to put on the festive armor and open up those wallets and purses. And let's not forget those plastic delights known as credit cards. But this year, instead... (posted by Peggy 4 years 169 days ago.)

18. Who’s the Real Enemy? Black-on-Black Crime "If there is no enemy within, the enemy outside cannot hurt you." -African Proverb- Picture this fictional scenario, if you dare: Rev. Al Sharpton is addressing a huge crowd, on the state of Blacks in America. Among the people in attendance are... (posted by Peggy 4 years 194 days ago.)

19. Bulimia and the Modeling Industry! What role does the modeling industry play in this killer disease? Plenty, according to those who are dying to be thin. Her hands are snarled, the teeth decayed, her face lined and wrinkled, and she weighs an emaciated 70 pounds. The woman... (posted by Peggy 4 years 254 days ago.)

20. As It Happened: Remembering 9/11 To the people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, no ethnic identifiers are required. They were simply, Americans. As daybreak loomed over the terrain; a volley of fire and smoke shattered the serenity of the United States, and when it was... (posted by Peggy 4 years 263 days ago.)

21. Say It Ain't So, Michael Vick! What the heck is this man thinking? Oh, I forgot he wasn't thinking at all. Why would anyone, who earns $10 million a year, allegedly participate in a heinous crime like dog fighting? Michael Vick, the charismatic quarterback for the Atlanta... (posted by Peggy 4 years 303 days ago.)

22. Academics vs. Athletics: Black Parents Dilemma Making the Honor Roll or Scoring a Touchdown? Ah, That Is the Question. NBA superstar Le Bron James In 1988, Dr. Harry Edwards, Professor of Sociology at UC- Berkley, boldly affirmed, "The single-minded pursuit of sports, fame, and... (posted by Peggy 4 years 322 days ago.)

23. Predict Your Future 365 Days A Year! "He who asks fortune-tellers the future, unwittingly forfeits an inner intimation of coming events that is a thousand times more exact than anything they may say." -Walter Benjamin- A funny thing happened to me just as I was about to type this... (posted by Peggy 4 years 326 days ago.)

24. An Inmate's Prayer: Candidly But Decently Exposed WARNING: The following is a fictitious scenario, depicting what happens when you combine crime with religious ideology. Please note: The writer, Peggy Butler, has NEVER been in jail, prison, arrested, or committed a crime. The article is merely a... (posted by Peggy 4 years 342 days ago.)

25. Don’t Want Nothing - Don’t Expect Nothing! A special message to people who hang out at convenience stores and makeshift retreats, doing nothing, but holding up the wall. This commentary is for entertainment purposes only, and is not meant to degrade, embarrass or ridicule anyone. ... (posted by Peggy 4 years 359 days ago.)