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Meet your webmaster for MCSYD
Say hello to Mr. James K. McLaurin
May, the fifth month of the year, represents a pivotal transition of growth, fertility, and renewal, marking the height of spring in the Northern Hemisphere (and autumn in the Southern). Named after the Greek goddess Maia, it symbolizes the blossoming of nature, warmth, and new beginnings. It is often associated with themes of luck, abundance, and the joy of warmer weather
I was born on Long Island to the parents of John W McLaurin Jr. and Elizabeth M Sydnor McLaurin in the hamlet of Bay Shore, Long Island, N.Y. in 1952. My dad, a single parent, was lost early in my life due to a drunk driver. His brothers and sisters took care of me, my twin brother John and sister Karen until my mother returned. My aunts and uncles taught all their nieces and nephews the value of an education and to this day I thank them dearly.
Although sports occupied most of my time growing up as a boy, and having family members who loved them too, I was blessed to obtain a full four-year scholarship to attend college and learn more things about life and myself.
Having obtained computer skills at an advance level, it was very easy for me to take those skills and give back something to my family in the form of this FAMILY WEBSITE.
FYI - For those of you that wish to know more about the fight we are currently in against Trump and his loyal band of criminals running our country, please click the link below. Only the truth can make us free!
Enjoy! Stay Blessed!
James Kevin McLaurin
Family Trivia
Trivia Rules
- First correct answer gets a $10.00 cash reward for a free lunch compliments of MCSYD.
- Family member has only one try.
- Names have to be correctly spelled.
- Dates have to be exact.
- If the question has multi-parts, you must answer all parts correctly.
- You must have an active cash app account in order to receive your free lunch immediately!
- Email your answer to James K McLaurin: smartmouse@comcast.net or text me: 281-352-9702
- If your answer is correct and you were the first one, I will need your email address, or text message phone number, and your $cashtag to reply to you.
BONUS QUESTION RULES: If you answer the bonus question correctly, MCSYD will throw you $5.00 more dollars for your tip for lunch, or maybe you want to buy an extra side.
G O O D L U C K !!!
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Answers to April's trivia questions
April Family Trivia Questions
Follow all game rules listed in the above section.
Do you know all of the answers to this month family trivia questions?
1. Who are the family members shown in the picture?
answers: from the left; Justice, Mea, Chance, and Quayshaun
2. Who is the parent shown in the picture?
Answer: Mea Forte
3. Who is the family member that graduated in this picture?
Answer: Chance
4. Where did he graduate from?
Answer: Houston, TX
5. Where does the parent shown live?
Answer: Mea lives in Houston, Texas
BONUS QUESTION: Who is the mother of the young lady shown in the picture?
Answer: Joy McLaurin
Remember: All of the questions must be answered correctly. Good Luck MCSYD family! Do come back next month to learn about these family members.
May Family trivia questions
May Family Trivia Questions
Follow all game rules listed in the above section.
Do you know all of the answers to this month family trivia questions?
1. Who are the family members shown in the picture?
2. Are they related to McLaurin's or Sydnor's?
3. How are they related to each other?
4. When are their birthdays?
5. Where do they live?
BONUS QUESTION: Who are the grandparents on the maternal side?
Remember: All of the questions must be answered correctly. Good Luck MCSYD family! Do come back next month to learn about these family members.
Mystery Images
Mystery Image For April
If you said "Sterling Sharpe, then you know one of the all time greats at wide receiver for the Greenbay Packers. Sterling was inducted ito the NFL Hall of Fame in 2025.
Mystery Image For May 2026
Okay MCSYD family and friends. Who is this month's mystery image? For some this one is easy, and for others it's hard.
Matriarch "Dora M McLaurin" 95 years young
Little-Known Facts About Our Matriarch:
This month Dora M (Bambi) McLaurin will turn 95. What a blessing to all that have had the pleasure to be in her company. There is so much history in her years that many of us do not know. Listed below are some things you may or may not know about this extraordinary human being.
- 1931: Born lucky number 7 of 9 children. She was born during the great depression. She was destined to live near one of the greatest cities in the world, New York. Her birth year brought us the National Anthem of the United States, "The Star-Spangled Banner". Although her birth came during the great depression, Las Vegas, Nevada was created to help offset the depression. Her accomplishments in life are as tall as the tallest building in the world created in 1931, the Empire State Building.
- Education: She dropped out of high school after grade 11 and her extraordinary education to follow is history. (See her 90th birthday celebration here on our site.)
- She loves humor: Outstanding comedians become such because of their intellligence. She's got plenty of that and is a very witty funny lady.
- Things she enjoys doing/hobbies: In her younger days, she enjoyed professional sports in ny, fishing, traveling, Vegas, volunteer work, and crusing in her Pontiac G6 convertible wi/top down. She still enjloys crossword puzzles, planting, and reading.
- Religion: Her entire life has been grounded with religion. She attends her son's church every Sunday and had been active as an usher.
- Communication w/her: She thoroughly enjoys communicating with her family and friends. By all means reach out to her and wish her the best ever birthday wishes. She will cherish it all!
Look at the Porgy's eye. His last sight was "Bambi" stringing him up!
Webmaster receives some history of his own from classmate
One's history may be forgotten by some and treasured by others
Sunday, April 26, 2026, I was walking into the homeplate entrance at Daikin Stadium in Houston, Texas when the above news article showed up on my phone. It stopped me in my tracks for a moment. I put it away and continued to my seat in the stadium. We were early, so festivities before the game were still in progress and we were there to see 6'7'" allstar Aaron Judge and the MLB American East league leading Yankees. The Yankees beat the Astros Friday and Saturday nights to gain a 2-0 series lead.
So I took some time to just see who had sent me this memory. It was sent to me by Stan Wondoloski who graduated from Bay Shore High School in 1969. If memory serves, he was a senior on the varsity boys basketball team, my sophomore year that I not only became the first boy to make the varsity squad as a sophomore, but the first sophomore to start on the team. I remember it took a lot of time for many of the seniors to get used to that idea, but my talent was what it was, so they just had to get used to the idea.
We played Southampton the next game and were taken out by Clarence Walker's cousins. I only had 12 point that night. They were all over me and we did not have an answer to their full court pressure.
Of course I sent Stan a message thanking him for the memory.
That Game!
I remember most things that happened in that game. Everything I threw up went in, even a shot off the glass from the top of the key.
However, most of the statements the reporter said that I said were not said by me. I have always been very shy with remarks about my play, even to this day when I make good shots on the tennis court.
The lay up that he said I missed, I remembered. I was flat out tired and couldn't jump.
Bottom line, it's all good because this article took me way back in time to the best performance I have ever had as a high school athlete which earned me a full four year scholarship to college.
Thank you Stan, and most of all thank you Jesus for giving me that moment.
Lord and Yvonne Adimola Vacation in Ghana
Accra capital of Ghana
In this video I show you some of the brightest views you will find traveling across West Africa. Accra, the capital city of Ghana, stands out as a one of the brightest cities in Africa.
Light holds profound cultural significance in Ghanaian society. Beyond its practical utility, In many Ghanaian traditions, gatherings and celebrations are often accompanied by the illumination of lights, creating a festive and inviting atmosphere.
Whether it's during festivals, weddings, or religious ceremonies, the presence of light is central to the cultural fabric of Ghana.
Lord and Yvonne Adimola May 7, 2026
If anyone deserves a vacation, these two certainly do.
These two family members left Long Island a few days ago and will be spending a month on the African continent in Ghana. Lord's family are natural citizens of Ghana, so they will spend some time with them. They are currently in the process of building their vacation home next door to Lord's step-mother's home.
We wish them safe travels and a happy fun filled well deserved vacation.
Ghana Police Service
Ghana Police Service
Shown in the picture from left to right:
mother-in-law, brother-in-law, Lord, chief inspector, Yvonne, and Yaa (family friend)
At the police station to meet the chief inspector. He's now looking after our property to make sure there's no theft.
Of course I reminded Bonnie to check out the inspector!
Kimmel is under Trump's skin!
These actions have led to a significant escalation in their feud, with Trump calling Kimmel a "lowli
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution (1791) guarantees five fundamental freedoms: religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. It prohibits government establishment of religion (Establishment Clause) and protects religious exercise (Free Exercise Clause), while securing freedom of expression against government restriction. Key limitations include speech that causes direct harm, such as obscenity, defamation, fighting words, and true threats.
Key Freedoms Guaranteed:
Speech: Protects individual expression, including symbolic acts and written words, generally forbidding government censorship.
Trump wants Kimmel gone forever. He can't stand his truthful jokes!
As of May 2026, Jimmy Kimmel has continued to draw the ire of President Donald Trump by delivering sharp, often personal monologues, including jokes about the President's age, physical appearance, and family, which have prompted intense backlash and calls for his termination.Key actions by Kimmel that have particularly angered Donald Trump include:
The "Expectant Widow" Joke
In April 2026, Kimmel joked that First Lady Melania Trump had "a glow like an expectant widow," which he described as a "light roast" regarding the 23-year age gap between the couple. Trump called this a "despicable call to violence" and demanded ABC fire Kimmel.
Mocking Physical Appearance and Health
Kimmel has mocked Trump's health, health rumors, and physical appearance, including making jokes about his "big fat elephant ankles" and describing him as a "pumpkin left in a hatchback"
Targeting Truth Social Posts
Kimmel has frequently highlighted and poked fun at Donald Trump's social media posts on Truth Social, including an instance where he mocked a photo Trump shared of his wife, Melania.
"Small Crowd" and "Poor Rating" Jokes
Kimmel often jokes about the popularity of Trump's events and the ratings of his television appearances, directly challenging the President’s own narratives about his popularity.
Criticism of Negotiation Tactics:
Kimmel has compared Trump's negotiation skills to a "short," "bad" sexual experience.
Refusal to Apologize
Kimmel has largely refused to apologize for his jokes, framing them as free speech and arguing that Trump "can't take a joke"
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People our source of information these days are very flawed and untrustworthy. The news you choose or the social media you follow comes from men and women, not GOD. Therefore it is flawed. With the case of poitics in America today, your best bet may be you taking the time to watch the politicians in our political system you voted for LIVE, at the congressional hearings that are open for you to view live when they happen. Our country is a mess because voters have no clue what actually goes on in Washington.
Check out our "oversight hearings" page here,
Mother's Day Sunday May 10, 2026
Key 2026 Mother's Day Details:
Mother's Day 2026 is on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Celebrated annually on the second Sunday in May in the U.S. and many other countries, it is a day dedicated to honoring mothers and mother figures. Expect nationwide promotions on flowers, jewelry, dining, and spa services, with spending expected to reach record highs.
- Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026.
- Significance: A,day to honor the influence of mothers and maternal figures.
- Traditions: Common traditions include brunch, gifts (flowers, jewelry, personalized items), and acts of service to show appreciation.
- Shopping & Deals: Restaurants and retailers, including spots like Publix, often have special hours or deals on, and leading up to, the day.
Take Care Of Mom
Gift Ideas & Trends:
- Experiences: Personalized gifts and experiential, hobby-focused presents are popular in 2026.
- Sentimental Items: Customized jewelry and heartfelt keepsakes.
- Self-Care: Spa days, skincare sets, and pampering products.
- Last-Minute: Options include curated gift baskets from retailers like Harry & David or digital gift cards.
April MCSYD Family Crossword Puzzle Answers
How well did you do?
Most of all I hope you had some fun finding out how much you know about the family. I'm going to try and post a monthly puzzle of some sort for your entertainment and learning experience.
May MCSYD Family Crossword Puzzle
How fast can you complete this puzzle?
This puzzle is titled "Things You Might Know." There are a few family related questions alongside things you might also know. Good Luck!
You can now choose to solve online and submit it or you can print it out on your system.
To solve online go to:
https://crosswords.brightsprout.com/1870332/Things-You-Might-Know
Password is: mcsyd
Submit to James K McLaurin; Email: smartmouse@comcast.net
This Month In History (May 2026)
Mother's Day official in America
1914: Woodrow Wilson issues a presidential proclamation officially establishing the Mother's Day holiday in America.
Five-day, 40-hour work week instituted by Ford Motor Co.
1926: Ford Motor Co. adopts a five-day, 40-hour week for its automotive factory workers. Other companies would follow Ford's lead.
Cincinnati Reds, hosts Major League Baseball's first night game.
Cincinnati Reds, hosts Major League Baseball's first night game.
1935: Under the glow of 600 lights, Crosley Field, the original home of the Cincinnati Reds, hosts Major League Baseball's first night game.
First Gammy Awards
Jim Whittaker 1st American to reach top of Mount Everest
Cincinnati Reds, hosts Major League Baseball's first night game.
1959: Perry Como, Ella Fitzgerald, Henry Mancini and the Kingston Trio are among the winners at the first Grammy Awards ceremony.
Jim Whittaker 1st American to reach top of Mount Everest
Jim Whittaker 1st American to reach top of Mount Everest
Jim Whittaker 1st American to reach top of Mount Everest
1963: Jim Whittaker becomes the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain.
Star Wars Premiers
Jim Whittaker 1st American to reach top of Mount Everest
Jim Whittaker 1st American to reach top of Mount Everest
1977: With the opening words "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away ..." the space odyssey film "Star Wars" premieres in U.S. theaters.
Bill Shoemaker oldest jockey to win Kentucky Derby
Bill Shoemaker oldest jockey to win Kentucky Derby
Bill Shoemaker oldest jockey to win Kentucky Derby
1986: At age 54, Bill Shoemaker crosses the finish line as the oldest jockey to win the Kentucky Derby. He was riding Ferdinand, a colt who was considered a long shot.
76 million viewers watch finale of "Seinfeld"
Bill Shoemaker oldest jockey to win Kentucky Derby
Bill Shoemaker oldest jockey to win Kentucky Derby
1998: An estimated 76 million viewers tune in to watch the finale of the hit TV sitcom "Seinfeld."
Bob Hope celebrates 100th birthday
Bill Shoemaker oldest jockey to win Kentucky Derby
Bob Hope celebrates 100th birthday
2003: Bob Hope Day is declared in
35 states as the man known as "Mr.
Entertainment" celebrates his 100th birthday.
Barbara Walters Retires
Phil Mickelson wins PGA Championship at 50 years old
Bob Hope celebrates 100th birthday
2014: TV journalist and talk show host Barbara Walters retires after more than 50 years in front of the camera.
Phil Mickelson wins PGA Championship at 50 years old
Phil Mickelson wins PGA Championship at 50 years old
Phil Mickelson wins PGA Championship at 50 years old
2021: Pro golfer Phil Mickelson wins the PGA Championship at 50 years old, becoming the oldest golfer to win a major championship
Church with cousin Bruce McLaurin
Although the pandemic has moved on, many people have opted to continue viewing church services at home. Pastor Bruce McLaurin welcomes you to sit in on Sundays at First Baptist Church of South Euclid, Cleveland , Ohio. Yes, he's one of our very own. Sunday 05/10/26
Stir Up The Gift of God