The Episodic Thoughts of Hamp

Codis Hampton

Description

Some of you may have or may not be familiar with Codis Hampton II Blogs, Articles, or Books. His readers can attest to the unique style, grace in which he phrases his description of life in general. This book details a series of down-home humor yet realistic opinions on various subjects, including Race, Politics, Health, Black History, Current Events, Love, and Friendship. After reading his works, you will know Hamp, up close and personal. And by all means, be glad you met him.

Sujets

• Philosophie
• Éthique et morale
• Santé et bien-être
• Confiance en soi et estime de soi
• Vie de famille
• Parentalité et Éducation des Enfants
• Moral Philosophy
• Philosophie et théologie
• Philosophy
• Ethics
• Ethique et morale

Informations

• Publié par: Outskirts Press
• Date de parution: 25 octobre 2021
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781977249388
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

The Episodic Thoughts of Hamp Vol II All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2022 Codis Hampton II v1.0
This is a work of fiction. The events and characters described herein are imaginary and are not intended to refer to specific places or living persons. The opinions expressed in this manuscript are solely the opinions of the author and do not represent the opinions or thoughts of the publisher. The author has represented and warranted full ownership and/or legal right to publish all the materials in this book.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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Mr. Hampton’s website for this book developed and sponsored by the Books Publisher; Outskirts Press is at,



Follow Mr. Hampton daily, weekly, or monthly postings at "Hamp’s Corner of America" Place the following web addresses in your browser.
http://hcofa.net/ or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hamps-Corner-of America/207387462631457 .
Catch him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/codis-hampton-ii-524646a/

Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HampTwo
Or listen to him live at Hamp’s Corner of America Blog Talk Radio Show.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hampscornerofamerica
If you can’t catch a live show, you can visit the website above; listen to the lineup of shows already broadcast at your leisure. Follow the show to get notifications of a future broadcast.

Mr. Hampton’s mailing address, business, and retail outlet

CHIIA Group PO Box 668 Pittsburg, CA. 94565 http://hcofa.net/

CHIIA Group Retail Outlet: Frosty LTD, PO Box 668, Pittsburg, CA. 94565. http://frostyltd.com/frosty-ltd-com
OTHER BOOKS/WORKS FROM AUTHOR, CODIS HAMPTON II Unchon-ni Gracie Hall-Hampton, (the Arkansas Years 1917-1953) The Episodic Thoughts of Hamp (Or a Blogger’s 1999-2014 Perspective) Remembering Moz, (Gracie & John Hampton’s First Born) Misguided Intentions Unchon-ni, (I Remember South Korea 1962-63)

Short Stories & Multi-part Articles Black Legends of the Wild, Wild West …released as a four-part blog/article at http://hcofa.net during Feb of 2014 to honor the Black History month.

Books due for release in 2022 Short Stories and Blogs: Follow our social media sites for news on Short Stories and Blogs. Lil Big Papa (publication scheduled for the spring of 2022) The Extremist Allying Administration (Publication planned for the fall of 2022)
AUTHORS PERSONAL NOTE
For Vol 2
I finally succeeded in becoming the person my father expected as a grown man.
I wanted to be the man my father thought I could become one day. However, events and incidents facilitated growth beyond my wildest dreams. Yet, I still wonder what he would think of me now. Of course, I know that he would be proud of my accomplishments. But then, knowing daddy, he would also wonder what if I had a college degree. In other words, I may have become a man, but I’ve left a lot on the table of life. Oh, what I could have achieved, as all of you can relate to in your lives.
After hearing my complaints, time and time again attempting to get a good job, he witnessed my happiness at opening Katara-Rhythm, our little gift and record shop. He also felt my pain in closing it. Unable to secure an expansion loan to compete in our market because I did not have the collateral to secure such a loan. So close, yet so far from a success, I choose to leave for greener pastures. Daddy knew I had a government position waiting for me. When I left Milwaukee in the fall of 1978, moving to California, he only had one piece of advice for me. His words of advice were thoughtful and deliberate. A deep concern for my wife, two kids, and a newborn baby echoed in his warning, "Boy, don’t get out there and forget your family. You send for them as soon as you can, you hear?" Three or four days after the birth of my youngest son, I drove to San Francisco-Oakland Bay Area, arriving around September 19th. My wife and kids flew into Oakland International Airport the second week in December.
In remembrance of who he was and what he stood for, this book is dedicated to my father and wife of over fifty years. It has been a wild ride; this thing is called life. But it is not over yet. God has allowed me to survive. I hope I am making him proud of me too.
I hear you too, naysayers. Commentary Articles, you say? He wrote blogs for public consumption. Who is Hamp? What makes him think he has the mental capacity to articulate an accurate supposition about any subject? This book is the second volume, you say. Who is his publisher? Was the first book well received, was it received at all? What college, what kind of training, who mentored, who are his parents, again? Nobody has ever heard of this guy. Who does he think he is? Are you folks kidding me? What kind of booze is he drinking, what kind of weed is he smoking? What sort of amateurish project do you expect me to read?
Naysayers, here are my qualifications. First, a great friend/co-worker shared emails with me commenting on people, places, things, specifically sportswriters’ commentaries about their observations. G Brown told me he enjoyed reading my thoughts on the subject matter better than those who wrote articles on the sports page or newspaper. Then again, my mother, father, and grandmother told me several times, "Boy, you’ve got good common sense. You need to use it sometimes."
Finally, I’ve always been anti-authority, especially if I believe they do not know what they are doing or are faking it. Add that to the fact; I have no problem telling anybody who will listen what I think about any issue. By the way, it’s a practice that’s kept me in hot water more than usual. That pretty much sums it up for me. I put all that energy into my commentaries. The reward is I feel better after getting it off my chest. That’s my secret naysayers, but then you be the judge.
Overall, this book’s written for you, the public. Some of you know me or of me; most people do not. I believe God gave me the ability to write as a gift. My thoughts are to share it with you. The articles describe a way of looking at life from my perspective. I hope you reflect on your own lives, family, politics, religion, etc. The words are meant to give you pause and reflection. Then, you can take it from there. As for me, like the Rhythm & Bluesman, Johnny Taylor song says, hey world, I am still kicking it, and … "I’m doing my own thing."
Peace, stay vigilant, make it a day that Jesus Christ would be proud of,
Codis Hampton II
Author’s Great Grandmother Sallie (Davis), and Great Grandfather David ‘Sambo’ Hampton. "Never forget those who came before you," CHII. The family originated in Gravel Ridge County, Banks, Arkansas.

Here in Gravel Ridge County, Banks, Arkansas, relatives played baseball in their spare time. From left to right top row, Monroe Hampton & John Hampton (Sallie & Sambo’s sons with John being the author’s grandfather), Willie Davis, Gus Hall, Elvin Davis, Joel Johnson (Cousins, including the bottom row guys). Bottom row, Mansfield Davis, and Frank Johnson.

At the bottom-right corner in Banks AR (Gravel Ridge County): The author’s grandmother, Gracie Hall-Hampton. To her left and seated, her sister Lena Hall-Strong. Standing is Gracie’s daughter Lacireen Hampton-Tatum

A late Milwaukee, WI Fifties family picture. From left to right: Authors Stepsister, Johnny Mae Miller, Codis II, Fathers second wife, Rosalie Miller-Hampton, baby sister Delores Ann, and Codis I.

Picture of the author’s mother, Doreatha (Childs) Hampton-Cole.

An early Seventies picture. Left to right, Codis II, my wife, Sandra Hampton, Ruth Moseby (Sandra’s mom), and my father, Codis, out and about in a Milwaukee tavern.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contact Information
Mr. Hampton’s mailing address, business, and retail outlet
Other books/works from Author, Codis Hampton II
Short Stories & Multi-part Articles
Books due for release in 2022
Authors Personal Note

I: Thoughts from Back in The Day
Maturity comes with a Price and Responsibility
To My Homies of the Sixties through the Nineties and the girls & ladies I’ve known
Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say
Who am I? (Update from 7/4/04)
Third Floor Flat to the present Single-Story House included into the aging Process
God, why do you? (Update from 10/1/01)
Hot Young Girl
My Arrival/Introduction to living in Oakland, California, 1978
Ida M Brown, My West Coast Mother
Doretha Childs, Banks (Bradley County) Arkansas Native, my Mama
A Train Ride & Auto Trip to Remember

II: Blogs pertinent up through today
Those whose Path’s I’ve Crossed
We’ve always had our Music
Jay Z and LL Cool J, really? Come on, Man.
Defenseless Government Civilian Employees
Communication, A Problem for too many People
Without Formation, Structure, and Organizational Purpose, there is Chaos
Don’t take our Kindness for Weakness, or Heaven forbid, Stupidity
Remembering Moz, the Book
The Aging of Sporty Odie Cody calls for an Aortic Valve Replacement, Part 1.
The Aging of Sporty Odie Cody calls for an Aortic Valve Replacement, Part 2.
Another Year, Another Birthday in 2021, at my age…Another Milestone
The Lawyers, Professors of Current Events, Hustlers in front of the Neighborhood Store.
Social Media is getting a Bad Reputation
Still, don’t overlook the importance of computers in whatever format
Lil Big Papa, the Book (Schedule for publication i