Author: Tahir Ali

Columbus, Ohio

’90’s hip-hop raised me…Part 1

I’m a true ’90’s kid to the bone. As much of a history buff as I am…there’s no other era that I would’ve wanted to come of age in. The ’90s were such a fun time. The fashion, the music, the movies, TV shows…just everything going on spoke fun. Hanging out at Northland and City Center…

By Tahir Ali February 17, 2019 0

Real Talk: How to prepare yourself for bariatric surgery – Step 1

I’ve had so many people ask me how I got prepared for my surgery and how I’m dealing with it now. Did I have to do a pre-op diet? How did I make it through the pre-op diet? How did I mentally and physically prepare? How did I make it through the recovery period? What…

By Tahir Ali December 2, 2018 0

Thank you Mr. President….

Trust and believe, this will be the first and only time that you will hear me address that fool as “President.” The only reason I decided to use that undeserving title is because I truly want to thank him for a few things. I was thinking the other day about all of the great things…

By Tahir Ali November 12, 2018 0

Step 2…Find out what works for you!

Now we’re onto step 2. Hopefully when you get to this point you’ve already identified what you want to improve about yourself and set out a plan of action, or in some cases a plan of attack. Now it’s time to find out what works for you. When you find out what works…it makes it…

By Tahir Ali November 12, 2018 0

Haunted History Columbus:The Old North Graveyard…Columbus, Ohio

October is almost over and I haven’t done one, single local ghost story. I’m slipping! I’m sorry y’all. Better late than never I guess. Maybe I’ll throw a story out there every now and then year round. So what better day to squeeze at least one story in the blog. I’m pretty sure you all…

By Tahir Ali October 31, 2018 0

Your president is a “white nationalist” aka white supremacist

So if you didn’t know, that idiot that occupies the White House currently admitted last week to being a “nationalist.” That’s nothing but a cute word for white-supremacist. Now…before I get more into it…let’s sit back and imagine President Obama saying that he’s a “Black nationalist.” I mean…actually admitted to being one. Do you know…

By Tahir Ali October 28, 2018 0

I didn’t take my meds for FOUR DAYS! Here’s what happened…

Not only a huge mistake, but a terrible one at that. There was no reason for me not to take them; I just didn’t feel like it. If that’s not the most ridiculous thing to say, but I can admit when I F up! Here I am trying to help people learn to live their…

By Tahir Ali October 28, 2018 0

My thoughts on the “opioid epidemic”

First off let me start out by saying that I support help for anybody with any type of disease and/or addiction. They’re all equally a sickness, and those with these addictions need to be not only helped, but saved. I will be talking about my thoughts on many things, including health and mental health. Right…

By Tahir Ali October 28, 2018 0

Let’s Get Healthy: Step 1…Getting started!!!

Let’s say it together…”I’m going to make the rest of my life…the best of my life!” In the first step of our series “Let’s Get Healthy,” (I don’t know what else to call it yet…) I want start out with something that’s truly the hardest part of starting to live a healthier lifestyle is…GETTING STARTED!…

By Tahir Ali October 28, 2018 0

They’re Back!!! Mr. T’s and G.D. Ritzy’s Reviews

In recent years we’ve seen the reemergence of Denny’s, IHOP and Hardee’s back in the city. I did a post a while back showing restaurants and fast food spots that have come and gone in central Ohio. You can check it out here: Columbus History: Restaurants. I know for sure that one of those restaurants in…

By Tahir Ali October 14, 2018 0