Wrestling Wednesday
Focus is the word of the day. Of course staying focus takes accountability and action. You can tell yourself all day to stay focus but you have to first accept that you are not focused and you must take 'actual' steps to regain that focus. That means don’t go to places; deal with people or make decisions that you know will not keep you unfocused. It is not a coincidence that I picked my subject before my scripture, which is “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life.” (Psalm 138:7 NIV). How’s that for confirmation.
Smooches!
I Can’t Believe It - Jennifer Hudson ☎
According to US Magazine, Jennifer Hudson is getting hitched. The Oscar winner is engaged to I Love New York 2 star David "Punk" Otunga, her rep tells Usmagazine.com. Otunga, a Harvard Law grad who has worked with Rev. Jesse Jackson's Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, popped the question on her 27th birthday. The two have been dating for less than a year. "I am very happy," Hudson told Usmagazine.com last month at a Dove event. "I don't think I have ever been happier."
She returns to the big screen in the October drama The Secret Life of Bees, co-starring Dakota Fanning. Her next album is due 9/30th.
Oh My Gosh - Terrence Howard Sings! ♥♥♥
Terrence Howard is singing in a video yall and he plays the guitar. I think this man is awesome. There is so much mystery to him. They haven’t defined a word for his good looks and those eyes - WOW! Check him out on www.yahoo.com (link below). Click “music” on the sidebar at the left of the page.
Tyler Perry’s New Movie
(www.familythatpreysmovie.com)
In case you are the last person on earth that does not know about this movie, click on the link above to see the trailer for it and also click for a sneak peek at the upcoming movie - Madea Goes To Jail. The Family That Preys has so far made $17,381,218.00 at the U.S. Box Office. (http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810003170/info)
Hillary Clinton - Palin Hype Not Enough
"Palin has generated a great deal of interest", Clinton acknowledged, but added, "That's not a good enough reason to vote for that ticket. There's a lot of talk in the country about who are you for in this election, but that's not the right question. The right question is, who is for you?” (read more click/paste http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/5050/story?id=5813133&page=1)
Barack Obama
There is a lot of junk being circulated that is negative, racist and insulting to Barack Obama. We are counter productive when we help circulate via Emails the graphic images that filters through the web. Evil is always present, but we don't have to assist it!
Fast Back To School Quick Meal (Fast, quick, nutritionist meals for the working parent)
1 tsp. oil
1 lb. pork tenderloin, cut into thin slices (or chicken/shrimp)
3 carrots, sliced
1/3 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
2 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Make It
HEAT oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat and carrots; cook and stir 5 min.
STIR in dressing and hoisin sauce; stir-fry 7 min. or until carrots are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. ADD onions; cook 1 min. You can choose, pasta or rice for this meal.
Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 25 min Makes: 4 servings, 1 cup each
Calories (per serving) 240 Total fat 9 g Saturated fat 2 g
Peace ♥
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Love Is Neglected!
I've been listening to Alicia Keys, Like You Never See Me Again. The song focuses on embracing each moment with the one you love (in this case a romantic love)as if they will never see you again. Some would see it as a passionate, romantic song with a lot of sex appeal. But, she says one thing that is so very powerful to me, probably b/c I'm single right now! :)
"I don't want to take for granted the time you may have hear with me, Lord only knows another day is not really guaranteed, so everytime you hold me, hold me like this is the last time, everytime you kiss me, kiss me like you'll never see me again...etc.
Just think, someone woke up on 9/11/2001, today, yesterday or last week and rushed out the door heading for whereever and never came back. Someone may have had a fight with a loved one, fussed at their child b/c they were moving too slow in getting ready for school or maybe they haven't been talking to their sister, mother, brother, friend b/c of an argument too long ago to even still be a wedge between you and them or; putting off things until you returned home later. Only never to return again.
We should wake up and thank God for every single day we are given. It is a gift just to be here. The only time that is guranteed is the time you have right now. No other minute, hour or day is promised to us. Settle your issues with people, enjoy your children and make memories for them. Love your spouse like it is your wedding night every night. Put away the small stuff. Don't focus on those things that at the end of the day will not make you live longer, give you peace and will not bring joy to your day.
Trust when I say, if you are not here tommorrow, those moments in time will speak volumes to those left to mourn you when you are gone. It will be comforting to know without a shadow of doubt that you loved them like you'll never see each other again. (video Link) http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/AliciaKeys/Like-Youll-Never-See-Me-Again--51691752
1st Peter 5:7 (NLT) - Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you.
Peace ♥
"I don't want to take for granted the time you may have hear with me, Lord only knows another day is not really guaranteed, so everytime you hold me, hold me like this is the last time, everytime you kiss me, kiss me like you'll never see me again...etc.
Just think, someone woke up on 9/11/2001, today, yesterday or last week and rushed out the door heading for whereever and never came back. Someone may have had a fight with a loved one, fussed at their child b/c they were moving too slow in getting ready for school or maybe they haven't been talking to their sister, mother, brother, friend b/c of an argument too long ago to even still be a wedge between you and them or; putting off things until you returned home later. Only never to return again.
We should wake up and thank God for every single day we are given. It is a gift just to be here. The only time that is guranteed is the time you have right now. No other minute, hour or day is promised to us. Settle your issues with people, enjoy your children and make memories for them. Love your spouse like it is your wedding night every night. Put away the small stuff. Don't focus on those things that at the end of the day will not make you live longer, give you peace and will not bring joy to your day.
Trust when I say, if you are not here tommorrow, those moments in time will speak volumes to those left to mourn you when you are gone. It will be comforting to know without a shadow of doubt that you loved them like you'll never see each other again. (video Link) http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/AliciaKeys/Like-Youll-Never-See-Me-Again--51691752
1st Peter 5:7 (NLT) - Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you.
Peace ♥
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Obama vs McCain
What in the world is going on? It is a real shame when a man of Obama's caliber and status can't get any respect. What will it take? After listening to Governor Palin last night it is becoming more and more clear that we are still so very divided.
Barack Obama is not the grocery store clerk who is fighting for fair pay and equal treatment. He has worked really hard to achieve his accomplishments and he earned his seat in the Senate. I am certain he received and receives much opposition, yet and still he does not reduce himself to the standards of those who look down on him, but instead maintains every fruit of the spirit (Galations 5 - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control). No matter what verbal attacks they put upon his name, he never loses his composure nor compromises his integrity.
Now, you have to ask the question. If he is so unqualified, what is all the fuss about? You can't declare him un-equipped and then find a VP as un-equipped {based on McCain's definition} as Senator Obama.
If he is so un-equipped to handle the position as President of the United States, why did the republican party focus on insulting Obama (some down right belittling him) during the entire convention. Each and every speaker attempted to insult and belittle Senator Obama. Unfortunately, for them, it really showed how small minded they all are.
Governor Palin spent the ENTIRE night giving a well versed,structured speech full of sarcastic comments? She spoke nothing about the american people and the economy. Why focus on someone who is an unqualified opponent? Would and unqualified person pose a threat to you?
In this day and time, with our economy suffering so bad, I want to hear something that tells me you are going to do SOMETHING to protect my tax dollars, my child's future in education, my social security and job security; or help eliminate crime and gang violence, terroism, drug distribution and health care coverage. In a word, I guess an unqualified man is a THREAT!
Barack Obama is not the grocery store clerk who is fighting for fair pay and equal treatment. He has worked really hard to achieve his accomplishments and he earned his seat in the Senate. I am certain he received and receives much opposition, yet and still he does not reduce himself to the standards of those who look down on him, but instead maintains every fruit of the spirit (Galations 5 - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control). No matter what verbal attacks they put upon his name, he never loses his composure nor compromises his integrity.
Now, you have to ask the question. If he is so unqualified, what is all the fuss about? You can't declare him un-equipped and then find a VP as un-equipped {based on McCain's definition} as Senator Obama.
If he is so un-equipped to handle the position as President of the United States, why did the republican party focus on insulting Obama (some down right belittling him) during the entire convention. Each and every speaker attempted to insult and belittle Senator Obama. Unfortunately, for them, it really showed how small minded they all are.
Governor Palin spent the ENTIRE night giving a well versed,structured speech full of sarcastic comments? She spoke nothing about the american people and the economy. Why focus on someone who is an unqualified opponent? Would and unqualified person pose a threat to you?
In this day and time, with our economy suffering so bad, I want to hear something that tells me you are going to do SOMETHING to protect my tax dollars, my child's future in education, my social security and job security; or help eliminate crime and gang violence, terroism, drug distribution and health care coverage. In a word, I guess an unqualified man is a THREAT!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Bernie Mac
Bernard Jeffrey McCullough (October 5, 1957 – August 9, 2008), better known by the stage name Bernie Mac, was an American actor and comedian. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Mac gained popularity as a stand-up comedian. He joined comedians Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer and D.L. Hughley as The Original Kings of Comedy.
After briefly hosting the HBO show Midnight Mac, Mac appeared in several movies in smaller roles. His most notable movie role was as Frank Catton in the remake of Ocean's Eleven and its two sequels. Mac also starred in several movies, including Mr. 3000. He was the star of The Bernie Mac Show, which ran from 2001-2006, earning two Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
Early life
Mac was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was raised by a single mother, Mary. She died of cancer when he was 16 years old.[2] Mac attended Chicago Vocational Career Academy and started his comedy career during high school. He put on shows for neighborhood kids on Chicago's South Side, until moving to Tampa, Florida. During his 20s he worked in a variety of jobs, including furniture mover, UPS agent and bread delivery sales rep.[3]
Career
Mac started as a stand-up comedian in Chicago's Cotton Pickin' Club. He won the Miller Lite Comedy Search at the age of 32, at which point his popularity as a comedian began to grow. A performance on HBO's Def Comedy Jam thrust him into the spotlight. He opened for Dionne Warwick, Redd Foxx and Natalie Cole. He also had a short-lived talk show on HBO titled Midnight Mac. Later, Mac also began acting in minor roles and received his big break as "Pastor Clever" in Ice Cube's 1995 film Friday. Following that role, Mac also worked in many other movies and had some television appearances in titles including, Booty Call, How to Be a Player, Life and What's the Worst That Could Happen?. Mac was one of the few African American comedic actors to be able to break out of the traditional "black comedy" genre, having roles in the 2001 remake of Ocean's Eleven and becoming the new Bosley for the Charlie's Angels sequel, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle.
In 2003, he also turned in an impressive performance in a small but important role as "Gin, The Store Dick" in, Bad Santa. He also starred in, Guess Who?, a comedic remake of the film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. He also made an appearance in the 2007 movie, Transformers, as the car salesman, "Bobby Bolivia."
In 2000, Mac returned to his stand-up comedy roots, touring the country as one of The Original Kings of Comedy, along with Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer and D.L. Hughley. The comedy act was filmed by Spike Lee and was included later in the movie, The Original Kings of Comedy.
In 2001, Fox gave Mac his own sitcom called, The Bernie Mac Show, somewhat based on his own life. In the show, he suddenly becomes custodian over his sister's three children after she enters rehab. It was a success, in part because it allows Mac to stay true to his stand-up comedy roots, breaking the fourth wall to communicate his thoughts to the audience. The show contained many parodies of events in Bernie's actual life. However, the show was not renewed after the 2006 season. Viewers were left without a conclusion for the series, and no ending to the storyline where Bernie and Wanda were trying to have a baby. The show won an Emmy Award for ‘Outstanding Writing’, the Peabody Award for excellence in broadcasting, the Humanitas Prize for television writing that promotes human dignity, and several other prestigious accolades. [4] His character on The Bernie Mac Show was ranked #47 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time."[5]
In 2004, Mac had his first starring role as a retired baseball player in the movie Mr. 3000. In the 2003 National League Championship Series, Mac sang "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" at Wrigley Field with the Chicago Cubs leading the Florida Marlins in the series 3-2 and in Game 6 by a 3-0 score. Instead of saying "root, root, root for the Cubbies" Mac said, "root, root, root for the champions!" The Cubs went on to lose the game and the series, with some fans claiming that Mac helped to jinx the Cubs. Mac later admitted that he had hated the North Side's Cubs his whole life, being a die-hard fan of the South Side's White Sox, and was seen during the White Sox' 2005 World Series victory at U.S. Cellular Field.
Mac was number 72 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 greatest standups of all time. On March 19, 2007, Mac told David Letterman on the CBS Late Show that he would retire from his 30-year career after he finished shooting the comedy film, The Whole Truth, Nothing but the Truth, So Help Me Mac. "I'm going to still do my producing, my films, but I want to enjoy my life a little bit," Mac told Letterman. "I missed a lot of things, you know. I was a street performer for two years. I went into clubs in 1977."[6]
Personal life
Mac married Rhonda McCullough in 1977. They had one daughter, Je'Niece (born 1978), who attended Xavier University of Louisiana, where she received both her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. She is married with one daughter, Jasmine.
Death
Mac suffered from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that produces tiny lumps of cells in the body's organs, but had said the condition went into remission in 2005.
On July 24, 2008, Mac was hospitalized with an infection, that later turned out to be pneumonia. The news of his hospitalization would not be announced for over a week, when his publicist claimed that Mac had pneumonia. The next day, responding to rumors that the actor was in "very, very critical condition," his publicist said that he was responding well to treatment, and should be released soon. On August 9, his publicist announced that Mac had died from complications of pneumonia unrelated to sarcoidosis.
The 2008 Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago, on the day he died, was dedicated to his memory. At the time of his death, Bernie Mac was working on the movie Soul Men with Isaac Hayes who, coincidentally, died the day after him.
Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1992 Mo' Money Club doorman
1993 Who's the Man? G-George
1994 Above the Rim Flip
House Party 3 Uncle Vester
1995 Friday Pastor Clever
1996 Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood Officer Self Hatred
Get on the Bus Jay
1997 B*A*P*S Mr. Johnson
Booty Call Judge Peabody
How to Be a Player Buster
1998 The Players Club Dollar Bill
1999 Life Jangle Leg
2000 The Original Kings of Comedy
2001 Head of State Mitch Gilliam
Ocean's Eleven Frank Catton
What's the Worst That Could Happen? Uncle Jack
2003 Bad Santa Gin
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle Jimmy Bosley
2004 Mr. 3000 Stan Ross
Ocean's Twelve Frank Catton
2005 Guess Who Percy Jones
2007 Ocean's Thirteen Frank Catton
Pride Elston
Transformers Bobby Bolivia
2008 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Zuba
Soul Men Floyd
2009 Old Dogs Jimmy Lunchbox
Awards and nominations
Emmy Awards
Year Category Show Result
2003 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series The Bernie Mac Show Nominated
2002 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series The Bernie Mac Show Nominated
Golden Globe Awards
Year Category Show Result
2004 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy/Musical Series The Bernie Mac Show Nominated
2003 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy/Musical Series The Bernie Mac Show Nominated
NAACP Image Awards
Year Category Show Result
2007 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series The Bernie Mac Show Nominated
2006 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series The Bernie Mac Show Winner
2005 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series The Bernie Mac Show Winner
2004 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series The Bernie Mac Show Winner
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Head of State Nominated
2002 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series The Bernie Mac Show Winner
2001 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series The Bernie Mac Show Nominated
After briefly hosting the HBO show Midnight Mac, Mac appeared in several movies in smaller roles. His most notable movie role was as Frank Catton in the remake of Ocean's Eleven and its two sequels. Mac also starred in several movies, including Mr. 3000. He was the star of The Bernie Mac Show, which ran from 2001-2006, earning two Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
Early life
Mac was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was raised by a single mother, Mary. She died of cancer when he was 16 years old.[2] Mac attended Chicago Vocational Career Academy and started his comedy career during high school. He put on shows for neighborhood kids on Chicago's South Side, until moving to Tampa, Florida. During his 20s he worked in a variety of jobs, including furniture mover, UPS agent and bread delivery sales rep.[3]
Career
Mac started as a stand-up comedian in Chicago's Cotton Pickin' Club. He won the Miller Lite Comedy Search at the age of 32, at which point his popularity as a comedian began to grow. A performance on HBO's Def Comedy Jam thrust him into the spotlight. He opened for Dionne Warwick, Redd Foxx and Natalie Cole. He also had a short-lived talk show on HBO titled Midnight Mac. Later, Mac also began acting in minor roles and received his big break as "Pastor Clever" in Ice Cube's 1995 film Friday. Following that role, Mac also worked in many other movies and had some television appearances in titles including, Booty Call, How to Be a Player, Life and What's the Worst That Could Happen?. Mac was one of the few African American comedic actors to be able to break out of the traditional "black comedy" genre, having roles in the 2001 remake of Ocean's Eleven and becoming the new Bosley for the Charlie's Angels sequel, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle.
In 2003, he also turned in an impressive performance in a small but important role as "Gin, The Store Dick" in, Bad Santa. He also starred in, Guess Who?, a comedic remake of the film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. He also made an appearance in the 2007 movie, Transformers, as the car salesman, "Bobby Bolivia."
In 2000, Mac returned to his stand-up comedy roots, touring the country as one of The Original Kings of Comedy, along with Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer and D.L. Hughley. The comedy act was filmed by Spike Lee and was included later in the movie, The Original Kings of Comedy.
In 2001, Fox gave Mac his own sitcom called, The Bernie Mac Show, somewhat based on his own life. In the show, he suddenly becomes custodian over his sister's three children after she enters rehab. It was a success, in part because it allows Mac to stay true to his stand-up comedy roots, breaking the fourth wall to communicate his thoughts to the audience. The show contained many parodies of events in Bernie's actual life. However, the show was not renewed after the 2006 season. Viewers were left without a conclusion for the series, and no ending to the storyline where Bernie and Wanda were trying to have a baby. The show won an Emmy Award for ‘Outstanding Writing’, the Peabody Award for excellence in broadcasting, the Humanitas Prize for television writing that promotes human dignity, and several other prestigious accolades. [4] His character on The Bernie Mac Show was ranked #47 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time."[5]
In 2004, Mac had his first starring role as a retired baseball player in the movie Mr. 3000. In the 2003 National League Championship Series, Mac sang "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" at Wrigley Field with the Chicago Cubs leading the Florida Marlins in the series 3-2 and in Game 6 by a 3-0 score. Instead of saying "root, root, root for the Cubbies" Mac said, "root, root, root for the champions!" The Cubs went on to lose the game and the series, with some fans claiming that Mac helped to jinx the Cubs. Mac later admitted that he had hated the North Side's Cubs his whole life, being a die-hard fan of the South Side's White Sox, and was seen during the White Sox' 2005 World Series victory at U.S. Cellular Field.
Mac was number 72 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 greatest standups of all time. On March 19, 2007, Mac told David Letterman on the CBS Late Show that he would retire from his 30-year career after he finished shooting the comedy film, The Whole Truth, Nothing but the Truth, So Help Me Mac. "I'm going to still do my producing, my films, but I want to enjoy my life a little bit," Mac told Letterman. "I missed a lot of things, you know. I was a street performer for two years. I went into clubs in 1977."[6]
Personal life
Mac married Rhonda McCullough in 1977. They had one daughter, Je'Niece (born 1978), who attended Xavier University of Louisiana, where she received both her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. She is married with one daughter, Jasmine.
Death
Mac suffered from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that produces tiny lumps of cells in the body's organs, but had said the condition went into remission in 2005.
On July 24, 2008, Mac was hospitalized with an infection, that later turned out to be pneumonia. The news of his hospitalization would not be announced for over a week, when his publicist claimed that Mac had pneumonia. The next day, responding to rumors that the actor was in "very, very critical condition," his publicist said that he was responding well to treatment, and should be released soon. On August 9, his publicist announced that Mac had died from complications of pneumonia unrelated to sarcoidosis.
The 2008 Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago, on the day he died, was dedicated to his memory. At the time of his death, Bernie Mac was working on the movie Soul Men with Isaac Hayes who, coincidentally, died the day after him.
Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1992 Mo' Money Club doorman
1993 Who's the Man? G-George
1994 Above the Rim Flip
House Party 3 Uncle Vester
1995 Friday Pastor Clever
1996 Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood Officer Self Hatred
Get on the Bus Jay
1997 B*A*P*S Mr. Johnson
Booty Call Judge Peabody
How to Be a Player Buster
1998 The Players Club Dollar Bill
1999 Life Jangle Leg
2000 The Original Kings of Comedy
2001 Head of State Mitch Gilliam
Ocean's Eleven Frank Catton
What's the Worst That Could Happen? Uncle Jack
2003 Bad Santa Gin
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle Jimmy Bosley
2004 Mr. 3000 Stan Ross
Ocean's Twelve Frank Catton
2005 Guess Who Percy Jones
2007 Ocean's Thirteen Frank Catton
Pride Elston
Transformers Bobby Bolivia
2008 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Zuba
Soul Men Floyd
2009 Old Dogs Jimmy Lunchbox
Awards and nominations
Emmy Awards
Year Category Show Result
2003 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series The Bernie Mac Show Nominated
2002 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series The Bernie Mac Show Nominated
Golden Globe Awards
Year Category Show Result
2004 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy/Musical Series The Bernie Mac Show Nominated
2003 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy/Musical Series The Bernie Mac Show Nominated
NAACP Image Awards
Year Category Show Result
2007 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series The Bernie Mac Show Nominated
2006 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series The Bernie Mac Show Winner
2005 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series The Bernie Mac Show Winner
2004 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series The Bernie Mac Show Winner
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Head of State Nominated
2002 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series The Bernie Mac Show Winner
2001 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series The Bernie Mac Show Nominated
Monday, August 4, 2008
Focus Monday - August 4th
Scripture: "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." (Phillipians 4:13)
Don’t let doubt, fear, worry or circumstances keep you from achieving your dreams. Anything that hinders you is not of God so don’t let it influence you. Even if it feels good or looks good you have to ask in the long run can it hinder me or help me. If it hinders you, you have to let it go, because God has something much better just for you.
School ! School ! School!
Don’t wait. Don’t delay. School will be back in stride before you know it. If your like me and wait until the last minute, it can be stressful. Let me help you, decide each week to purchase school supplies, book bag, clothes and shoes. Go online or contact the schools for those bus schedules. Start getting the kids back on their routine 8:30 pm bedtime schedule. All this month they should have a homework assignment, writing, math, reading a book, problem solving you name it. Get all the information, write it down or type it up and put it on your refrigerator, so you’ll always know where to find what you need. Start now, so when it’s time to go back, the transition will be smooth (we hope).
New In News:
Morgan Freeman (http://www.yahoo.com)/)
Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman was injured in a car accident late Sunday night and is in a hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Regional Medical Center spokeswoman Kathy Stringer said Freeman, 71, is in serious condition. McFerrin said it appeared that Freeman's car went airborne when it left the highway and landed in a ditch. "They had to use the jaws of life to extract him from the vehicle," McFerrin said. "He was lucid, conscious. He was talking, joking with some of the rescue workers at one point."
Michelle Obama (http://www.abcnews.com)/)
Was interviewed on Good Morning America. (ROBERTS): So what if Senator Clinton defeats her husband, becoming the first woman nominee. Could you see yourself working to support the first woman nomination? (OBAMA): I'd have to think about that. I'd have to think about that, her policies, her approach, her tone. (ROBERTS): That's not a given? (OBAMA): You know, everyone in this party is going to work hard for whoever the nominee is. I think that we're all working for the same thing. and, you know, I think our goal is to make sure that the person in the White House is going to take this country in a different direction. I happen to believe that Barack is the only person who can really do that.
Michelle Obama (www.hamptonroads.com) will campaign for her husband, Sen. Barack Obama, next Wednesday (8/13th) in Norfolk, the campaign said. Michelle Obama will appear Wednesday night at a fundraiser hosted by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine and First Lady Anne Holton. The fundraiser will be at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk and will feature a performance by singer Bruce Hornsby. Tickets are $100 per person, $50 for military and $25 for students. VIP tickets cost $2,500, and a $10,000 donation qualifies a donor to be a host. Michelle Obama will also host a roundtable discussion with the spouses in Norfolk discussing the challenges they face, according to a news release from the Obama campaign.
Bill Clinton (http://www.abcnews.com)/)
In his first broadcast interview since his wife dropped out of the Democratic presidential race, former President Bill Clinton said he still has regrets, and insisted he's "not a racist," despite controversies surrounding his comments about Sen. Barack Obama's win in the South Carolina Democratic primary. I've never made a racist comment and I never attacked him [Obama] personally." Clinton was referring to an uproar surrounding some of his comments in the South Carolina Democratic primary that prompted anger among some in the African-American community. After Obama, D-Ill., defeated his wife there, Clinton seemed to downplay the significance of the victory by noting Jesse Jackson had won South Carolina in 1984 and 1988, which some observers found offensive.
Good Music
John Legend - New CD, Evolver on October 28th. The first single will be "Greenlight."
Robin Thicke - New CD, "Something Else" on September 9th. The first single is "Magic". He will also be at the amphitheater opening for Mary J. Blige in September.
Bishop George Searight - If you want a real worship experience, you must get this CD. It is beautifully arranged and is an awesome tribute to Christ from true worshippers. The CD is entitled "Make Your Presence Known." Bishop Searight does a heavenly rendition of "You Are So Beautiful" by Ray Charles and Joe Cocker.
Don’t let doubt, fear, worry or circumstances keep you from achieving your dreams. Anything that hinders you is not of God so don’t let it influence you. Even if it feels good or looks good you have to ask in the long run can it hinder me or help me. If it hinders you, you have to let it go, because God has something much better just for you.
School ! School ! School!
Don’t wait. Don’t delay. School will be back in stride before you know it. If your like me and wait until the last minute, it can be stressful. Let me help you, decide each week to purchase school supplies, book bag, clothes and shoes. Go online or contact the schools for those bus schedules. Start getting the kids back on their routine 8:30 pm bedtime schedule. All this month they should have a homework assignment, writing, math, reading a book, problem solving you name it. Get all the information, write it down or type it up and put it on your refrigerator, so you’ll always know where to find what you need. Start now, so when it’s time to go back, the transition will be smooth (we hope).
New In News:
Morgan Freeman (http://www.yahoo.com)/)
Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman was injured in a car accident late Sunday night and is in a hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Regional Medical Center spokeswoman Kathy Stringer said Freeman, 71, is in serious condition. McFerrin said it appeared that Freeman's car went airborne when it left the highway and landed in a ditch. "They had to use the jaws of life to extract him from the vehicle," McFerrin said. "He was lucid, conscious. He was talking, joking with some of the rescue workers at one point."
Michelle Obama (http://www.abcnews.com)/)
Was interviewed on Good Morning America. (ROBERTS): So what if Senator Clinton defeats her husband, becoming the first woman nominee. Could you see yourself working to support the first woman nomination? (OBAMA): I'd have to think about that. I'd have to think about that, her policies, her approach, her tone. (ROBERTS): That's not a given? (OBAMA): You know, everyone in this party is going to work hard for whoever the nominee is. I think that we're all working for the same thing. and, you know, I think our goal is to make sure that the person in the White House is going to take this country in a different direction. I happen to believe that Barack is the only person who can really do that.
Michelle Obama (www.hamptonroads.com) will campaign for her husband, Sen. Barack Obama, next Wednesday (8/13th) in Norfolk, the campaign said. Michelle Obama will appear Wednesday night at a fundraiser hosted by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine and First Lady Anne Holton. The fundraiser will be at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk and will feature a performance by singer Bruce Hornsby. Tickets are $100 per person, $50 for military and $25 for students. VIP tickets cost $2,500, and a $10,000 donation qualifies a donor to be a host. Michelle Obama will also host a roundtable discussion with the spouses in Norfolk discussing the challenges they face, according to a news release from the Obama campaign.
Bill Clinton (http://www.abcnews.com)/)
In his first broadcast interview since his wife dropped out of the Democratic presidential race, former President Bill Clinton said he still has regrets, and insisted he's "not a racist," despite controversies surrounding his comments about Sen. Barack Obama's win in the South Carolina Democratic primary. I've never made a racist comment and I never attacked him [Obama] personally." Clinton was referring to an uproar surrounding some of his comments in the South Carolina Democratic primary that prompted anger among some in the African-American community. After Obama, D-Ill., defeated his wife there, Clinton seemed to downplay the significance of the victory by noting Jesse Jackson had won South Carolina in 1984 and 1988, which some observers found offensive.
Good Music
John Legend - New CD, Evolver on October 28th. The first single will be "Greenlight."
Robin Thicke - New CD, "Something Else" on September 9th. The first single is "Magic". He will also be at the amphitheater opening for Mary J. Blige in September.
Bishop George Searight - If you want a real worship experience, you must get this CD. It is beautifully arranged and is an awesome tribute to Christ from true worshippers. The CD is entitled "Make Your Presence Known." Bishop Searight does a heavenly rendition of "You Are So Beautiful" by Ray Charles and Joe Cocker.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Revelation Tuesday
Have you ever just realized one day that everything you thought you knew, you didn't know at all, or how about, the one thing you've been fighting not to do b/c you didn't want to accept you actually wanted to do it and come to find out when you did it you were so glad you did. Well that is what revelation Tuesday is about, but it is my revelation so enough of that b/c you wouldn't understand except it is a great day!!!!!!!! I got to work at 12:30 (Kaiya's with me) and I only have a few hours to work then I'm off to do absolutely nothing. Sometimes you just have to do that to be revived, besides, in just a little over 30 days school will re-open!
Scripture Today: The Lord says "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you." (Psalm 32:8 NLT).
New Release (www.fandango.com)
The Mummy - Brendan Fraser returns as explorer Rick O’Connell to combat the resurrected Han Emperor (Jet Li) in an epic that races from the catacombs of ancient China high into the frigid Himalayas. Rick is joined in this all-new adventure by son Alex.
Upcoming Event (www.ticketmaster.com)
Playhouse Disney Live! - Celebrate with your Playhouse Disney pals when Playhouse Disney Live! comes to Norfolk! In this brand new live show, you're invited to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse as Mickey plans a spectacular music party for all his friends. The Little Einsteins set off on a musical mission around the world to find a song for the party - with the help of Rocket, of course! Pooh, Tigger and Darby spring into action to search for music in the Hundred Acre Wood, and Handy Manny and his team of tools find the perfect party beat. Laugh, sing and play along, 'cause your favorite Playhouse Disney pals are live on stage, and you're invited to join the party! Tickets on sale now.
Mary J. Blige - Heart of the City Tour to the Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater on Friday, Sept. 19. The Bronx-born artist who made her first demo at a shopping mall studio karaoke studio. Pop and R&B singer/songwriter Robin Thicke will open for Mary J. Blige. He has written and produced songs for artists like Jordan Knight, Usher And Christina Aguilera.
Tickets will be on sale Friday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. For more information, call 757-671-8100 Hampton Roads, 757-872-8100 in Williamsburg and on the Peninsula or visit livenation.com
Summer Cool Down (www.kraftfoods.com)
Rasberry Orange Sangria
8 (1-cup) servings
1 tub CRYSTAL LIGHT Raspberry Ice Flavor Low Calorie Soft Drink Mix
1 qt. (4 cups) cold reduced calorie cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup cold orange juice
1 cup cold white grape juice
2 cups cold club soda
PLACE drink mix in large plastic or glass pitcher. Add juices; stir until drink mix is dissolved. Refrigerate until ready to serve. POUR into punch bowl just before serving. Stir in club soda. Serve over ice cubes.
Scripture Today: The Lord says "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you." (Psalm 32:8 NLT).
New Release (www.fandango.com)
The Mummy - Brendan Fraser returns as explorer Rick O’Connell to combat the resurrected Han Emperor (Jet Li) in an epic that races from the catacombs of ancient China high into the frigid Himalayas. Rick is joined in this all-new adventure by son Alex.
Upcoming Event (www.ticketmaster.com)
Playhouse Disney Live! - Celebrate with your Playhouse Disney pals when Playhouse Disney Live! comes to Norfolk! In this brand new live show, you're invited to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse as Mickey plans a spectacular music party for all his friends. The Little Einsteins set off on a musical mission around the world to find a song for the party - with the help of Rocket, of course! Pooh, Tigger and Darby spring into action to search for music in the Hundred Acre Wood, and Handy Manny and his team of tools find the perfect party beat. Laugh, sing and play along, 'cause your favorite Playhouse Disney pals are live on stage, and you're invited to join the party! Tickets on sale now.
Mary J. Blige - Heart of the City Tour to the Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater on Friday, Sept. 19. The Bronx-born artist who made her first demo at a shopping mall studio karaoke studio. Pop and R&B singer/songwriter Robin Thicke will open for Mary J. Blige. He has written and produced songs for artists like Jordan Knight, Usher And Christina Aguilera.
Tickets will be on sale Friday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. For more information, call 757-671-8100 Hampton Roads, 757-872-8100 in Williamsburg and on the Peninsula or visit livenation.com
Summer Cool Down (www.kraftfoods.com)
Rasberry Orange Sangria
8 (1-cup) servings
1 tub CRYSTAL LIGHT Raspberry Ice Flavor Low Calorie Soft Drink Mix
1 qt. (4 cups) cold reduced calorie cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup cold orange juice
1 cup cold white grape juice
2 cups cold club soda
PLACE drink mix in large plastic or glass pitcher. Add juices; stir until drink mix is dissolved. Refrigerate until ready to serve. POUR into punch bowl just before serving. Stir in club soda. Serve over ice cubes.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Happy Friday!!!
Today - I am in one of the best moods. It has been a long time since I have felt this good. So I am going to simply appreciate the day and the fact that I am here. Here's the scripture for today "For whatever things were written before were written for our learning that we through the patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope." (Romans 15:4 NKJV) God's word is your mapquest through life. Some people can't understand how that can be but it is true. Basically, you have to have the right material to study with. A good study bible that gives more than the scripture. One that gives an intro of each book, an account of the time so to speak to help you understand why it was being written. One that gives explanation of the character or author; one that gives an explanation of how you can apply what your reading to present day. You'll also need a commentary to help expand the understanding of each book, also a concordance to help you search for a specific scripture. With the right resources you'll have better understanding of what your reading and the Holy Spirit will do the rest.
New Movies (http://www.fandango.com/)
X-File "I Believe" - Today the X Files are re-opened with Fox Moulder and Dana Scully looking for proof of alien existence, sci-fi for sure.
Space Chimps - Something for the little biddies. Three NASA chimps are sent to a galaxy far, far away. Two chimps have 'The Right Stuff,' and the other, a good natured goofball, has 'The Wrong Stuff.' Together all three find themselves on a strange, uncharted planet (it must be earth).
Wall-E - It's still playing if you haven't checked it out. After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, WALL-E (short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) discovers a new purpose in life (besides collecting knick-knacks) when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. I can only tell you the words of my 6 year old......"mommy Wall -E was really good, I loved it." There! Now go.
A Family That Preys - This is Tyler Perry's upcoming feature. Wow it is going to be good. Check out the trailer http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810003170/video/8772344
What I Found In The News
Who Will They Serve, an interesting point regarding the church and same sex marriages and how the laws being passed making them legal in certain states will jeopardize the church's position of being exempt if it refuses to marry same sex couples and or deny them membership. Who Will They Serve? Go to http://www.breatheagainmagazine.com/news.htm to read more.
Adultery - The Crack-Cocaine Of Marriage, According to DavidSon, adultery is the crack-cocaine of the spousal relationship. "It is so addictive, deceitful, and devastating to the marriage-union few people can walk-away from these relationship-of-death. Understand, when a person is trapped in sex-sin, it dulls their memory and sensitivity, and particularly their fellowship with God." Is your marriage suffering from this type of addiction, to read more, go to http://www.breatheagainmagazine.com/news.htm
Cheesecake Factory - Every slice $1.50 - On July 31st the Cheesecake Factory celebrates 30 years of successfully making all of us cheesecake lovers a few pounds more lovely :). You must dine in for the discount but it is definitely worth the sit down!
Tip Of The Day
Love your hater today. Canton Jones has a song entitled Hater Day. The beat is so catchy that you just can't help but feel the point he's making. After I heard it, I wanted to love my hater that day!
I don't wanna be fake today ? so all my hater's gonna have to take a hater break today
I'ma bake a hater cake today, buy 'em a shake today get 'em a T-Bone steak today
We gone go and play some ball today and I'ma make sure that I don't ball hog today
Take you to the mall today doin it all today ? We gone ball til we fall today
I'ma share my world today and I'ma introduce you to my wife and baby girl today
And share my God today and how He made a way and how He made my troubles fade away
This is Hater Day and instead of wishing that all my haters were laid away
I'ma be like a teacher I'ma give a A today and take the other failing grade away!
SMOOCHES!!!
New Movies (http://www.fandango.com/)
X-File "I Believe" - Today the X Files are re-opened with Fox Moulder and Dana Scully looking for proof of alien existence, sci-fi for sure.
Space Chimps - Something for the little biddies. Three NASA chimps are sent to a galaxy far, far away. Two chimps have 'The Right Stuff,' and the other, a good natured goofball, has 'The Wrong Stuff.' Together all three find themselves on a strange, uncharted planet (it must be earth).
Wall-E - It's still playing if you haven't checked it out. After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, WALL-E (short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) discovers a new purpose in life (besides collecting knick-knacks) when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. I can only tell you the words of my 6 year old......"mommy Wall -E was really good, I loved it." There! Now go.
A Family That Preys - This is Tyler Perry's upcoming feature. Wow it is going to be good. Check out the trailer http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810003170/video/8772344
What I Found In The News
Who Will They Serve, an interesting point regarding the church and same sex marriages and how the laws being passed making them legal in certain states will jeopardize the church's position of being exempt if it refuses to marry same sex couples and or deny them membership. Who Will They Serve? Go to http://www.breatheagainmagazine.com/news.htm to read more.
Adultery - The Crack-Cocaine Of Marriage, According to DavidSon, adultery is the crack-cocaine of the spousal relationship. "It is so addictive, deceitful, and devastating to the marriage-union few people can walk-away from these relationship-of-death. Understand, when a person is trapped in sex-sin, it dulls their memory and sensitivity, and particularly their fellowship with God." Is your marriage suffering from this type of addiction, to read more, go to http://www.breatheagainmagazine.com/news.htm
Cheesecake Factory - Every slice $1.50 - On July 31st the Cheesecake Factory celebrates 30 years of successfully making all of us cheesecake lovers a few pounds more lovely :). You must dine in for the discount but it is definitely worth the sit down!
Tip Of The Day
Love your hater today. Canton Jones has a song entitled Hater Day. The beat is so catchy that you just can't help but feel the point he's making. After I heard it, I wanted to love my hater that day!
I don't wanna be fake today ? so all my hater's gonna have to take a hater break today
I'ma bake a hater cake today, buy 'em a shake today get 'em a T-Bone steak today
We gone go and play some ball today and I'ma make sure that I don't ball hog today
Take you to the mall today doin it all today ? We gone ball til we fall today
I'ma share my world today and I'ma introduce you to my wife and baby girl today
And share my God today and how He made a way and how He made my troubles fade away
This is Hater Day and instead of wishing that all my haters were laid away
I'ma be like a teacher I'ma give a A today and take the other failing grade away!
SMOOCHES!!!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
It's A Great Day
It is a great day b/c the entire office has gone on a picnic to play golf in 90 degree heat. The few of us left are having a great day w/snacks and all. It is all good.
Scripture Today: Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called the children of God. (1 John 3:1 NKJV). I consider it a privilege and a honor to be a child of God. No one can love me like he does!
News Of The Day: The media buzz is back on the so called (as they call it) "first pregnant man" to deliver a baby. Excuse me, what is on the outside doesn't characterize what is on the inside. It is irresponsible of the media and anyone that entertains it to say this woman is a man and that he had a baby. Please! She wanted to be a man except when it came to having a baby. She wanted the best of both worlds. So in the process of her transgendering - she decided to keep her female organs. Well if it walks like a duck and clucks like a duck, it is a duck. This person is not a man, she is a woman trying to look like a man and that woman had a baby. The devil is a liar!!!!
Tip Of The Day: With all the convenience and advantages online, we are all very supceptible to foul play when it comes to using your credit card online. So, I thought, why not take advantage of the prepaid visa gift cards you can get from your local bank and maintain an Entertainment Only Card. You can have funds deducted from you bank account and credited to a pre-paid visa card. Any amount you like. Now when you shop online, rent movies (especially from Red Box - no live bodies), purchases tickets or whatever your entertainment occassion is, you can swipe with your entertainment only visa card! You are free to shop until you drop b/c if anyone tries to steal your card, your credit /identity is not compromised.
Reminder: Tune into CNN at 9pm tonight to catch Black In America - "The Black Woman and Family". Soledad O'Brien has researched America for 18 months to provide an in depth look into black men, women and children.
Peace! Time to eat some chicken. Have a great day - SMOOCHES!
Scripture Today: Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called the children of God. (1 John 3:1 NKJV). I consider it a privilege and a honor to be a child of God. No one can love me like he does!
News Of The Day: The media buzz is back on the so called (as they call it) "first pregnant man" to deliver a baby. Excuse me, what is on the outside doesn't characterize what is on the inside. It is irresponsible of the media and anyone that entertains it to say this woman is a man and that he had a baby. Please! She wanted to be a man except when it came to having a baby. She wanted the best of both worlds. So in the process of her transgendering - she decided to keep her female organs. Well if it walks like a duck and clucks like a duck, it is a duck. This person is not a man, she is a woman trying to look like a man and that woman had a baby. The devil is a liar!!!!
Tip Of The Day: With all the convenience and advantages online, we are all very supceptible to foul play when it comes to using your credit card online. So, I thought, why not take advantage of the prepaid visa gift cards you can get from your local bank and maintain an Entertainment Only Card. You can have funds deducted from you bank account and credited to a pre-paid visa card. Any amount you like. Now when you shop online, rent movies (especially from Red Box - no live bodies), purchases tickets or whatever your entertainment occassion is, you can swipe with your entertainment only visa card! You are free to shop until you drop b/c if anyone tries to steal your card, your credit /identity is not compromised.
Reminder: Tune into CNN at 9pm tonight to catch Black In America - "The Black Woman and Family". Soledad O'Brien has researched America for 18 months to provide an in depth look into black men, women and children.
Peace! Time to eat some chicken. Have a great day - SMOOCHES!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
My Thoughts Today
Happy Tuesday, today is a day of decisions. I don't know about anyone else but it is stressful to be faced with life changing decisions and worse when one choice is not any better than the other. I have choices to make and change is challenging. No one has ever said life is fair. Nonetheless, the scripture for the day is "For the Lord delights in his people; he crowns the humble with victory." (Psalm 149:4). No drama except I think I am going to have to stop talking with "my buddy". I'm not ready. He is more ready than I am and becoming a little too available and then I found out he knows a past friend. What in the world, I guess I lied there is a little drama.
Anyway, I was listening to the Yolanda Adams morning show and comedian Marcus Wiley was talking about a news article he read. "Someone had left his toddler child in the car w/the windows rolled up - nothing to drink or eat - and 94o outside, while he went to go and see the movie The Dark Knight." Well thank God, the child started to cry and someone called 911 and now this person is facing 15 years for child neglect & abuse. It wasn't the issue, that was terrible within itself. Ms Adams proceeded to say, "you know who needs Jesus", I thought she was going to say the child b/c it was the real victim, but she said "the mother - and went further to say "why did she let him take her child to the movies". Her co-host did say "maybe there is no mother" and Marcus did say "we can't blame the mom" and Ms. Adams repeatedly blamed this mom. I was disappointed in her. She was making judgmental comments about a woman she has never met and didn't even know her name and that ain't right. (Yes I said aint). Don't forget to go to the Breathe Again (link below) website and click on "blog" to hear the Nicole & Jerry discuss his infedility and how it has changed their life.
Mark your calendars for July 25-27th (7pm & 3pm) - The TCC Ropers School of Performing Arts will be featuring the stage version of High School Musical, tickets are $12 - $24. Also, October 1st - 4th, Disney on Ice - World Of Fantasy is coming to Hampton Coliseum, tickets go on sale August 1st for $20 - $45.
Anyway, I was listening to the Yolanda Adams morning show and comedian Marcus Wiley was talking about a news article he read. "Someone had left his toddler child in the car w/the windows rolled up - nothing to drink or eat - and 94o outside, while he went to go and see the movie The Dark Knight." Well thank God, the child started to cry and someone called 911 and now this person is facing 15 years for child neglect & abuse. It wasn't the issue, that was terrible within itself. Ms Adams proceeded to say, "you know who needs Jesus", I thought she was going to say the child b/c it was the real victim, but she said "the mother - and went further to say "why did she let him take her child to the movies". Her co-host did say "maybe there is no mother" and Marcus did say "we can't blame the mom" and Ms. Adams repeatedly blamed this mom. I was disappointed in her. She was making judgmental comments about a woman she has never met and didn't even know her name and that ain't right. (Yes I said aint). Don't forget to go to the Breathe Again (link below) website and click on "blog" to hear the Nicole & Jerry discuss his infedility and how it has changed their life.
Mark your calendars for July 25-27th (7pm & 3pm) - The TCC Ropers School of Performing Arts will be featuring the stage version of High School Musical, tickets are $12 - $24. Also, October 1st - 4th, Disney on Ice - World Of Fantasy is coming to Hampton Coliseum, tickets go on sale August 1st for $20 - $45.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Happy Friday
It is Friday and "I can never be more happier on Friday than any other day"... what in the world? Why do we feel so much better on Friday than any other day? Most of the time it is because many of us don't work weekends, but nonetheless, everyday is a gift from God. Everyday we are given should be appreciated b/c whether you know it or not, you are only here by his divine will, abundant grace and abundant mercy. If he didn't want you here, YOU WOULDN'T BE HERE! Think about that for a minute. Lets start with these things - if you left this earth today, are you certain where your final resting place will be? Have you done any kingdom work (told someone about Christ, gave witness of his works in your life, forgiven those who hurt your, are you a branch that can be cut off, or a vine that bears fruit etc...); have you lived life or is time passing you by, have you lived out any of your dreams, have your children grown up to be incredible gentlemen and virtuous women yet? Maybe you have elderly parents that depend on you each day to help with their affairs or does someone depend on you financially; or when was the last time you confessed and repented for your sins? Today is a gift from God. There is sooooo much to appreciate when God allows us to be here for another day. Don't take it for granted. You have another day to draw closer to Him, another day to work out your affairs with family, another day to see a sunset, another day to see your child or children smile, another day to encourage someone lost, another day to let your feet get wet on the beach, another day to sing your favorite song, watch your favorite movie, or give someone a reason to smile, another day to simply enjoy all the wonderful things God has blessed you with. I have decided to end each blog with a scripture. Each day I will pull one from my cards, today's - "I am with you and I will protect you wherever you go." (Genesis 28:15)
Smooches!
Smooches!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Summer Is Moving Fast
If you haven't done much then you need to get movin. There are so many things to do. Did you know there is a Black Wax Museum in Maryland. There is also the Baltimore Aquarium and according to my 6 year old. The zoo is cool (aunt Brina took her). She loved it and wants me to take her and Kaleb. Nonetheless, if you are looking for some things to do w/your kids, the City of Norfolk on tomorrow 7/18th will be showing Flushed Away on the soccer field at the Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center; and on 7/26th is the Annual Play Day w/poney rides, arts and crafts, soccer championship game etcc...... and of course the 2nd Annual African American Family Reunion at the Hampton Roads Convention Center also on 7/26th. Get out there and live. Don't forget to check out my articles on www.breatheagainmagazine.com.
Smooches!
Smooches!
Wow
I'm a little late and I missed a day. I've been busy. Doesn't it seem like sometimes you switch from having nothing to do - to having something to do all the time everyday. Well, after 11 1/2 years of relationship and marriage with the same man and now being single for a year and 4 months....oh my gosh get ready. I went on a date (with a buddy). I call him a buddy. I was all twisted in knots and nervous but I insisted that we just talk and have conversation at first before anything else. I told him he must take the journey walk in getting to know who I am. I have been talking w/him for weeks now and finally agreed to meet up at Ruby Tuesday. I had a wonderful time and walked away realizing that I have been denied a few things. He knows that I am completely off limits w/regard to any intimacy (I told him to step now and don't waste mine or his time) and that getting to know me does not involve that. For the most part, its just adult conversation (b/c I am always w/my 6 yr old). Nothing more. However, I know my place and position in Christ and I will not violate that but I had a nice time.
Smooches!
Smooches!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
A Little Drama
Hey, I have something to get off my chest today, people who talk down to you. Don't you find it completely rude and disrespectful for someone to speak to you with no respect of whatsoever? I mean literally insulting you to your face. Well I do have a problem with that. But I also have a problem with addressing the issue. I was addressing someone and apparently I took too long (okay for those of you who know me -- honestly I was only talking for about 2 minutes) to make my point and they clapped their hands at me like I was fido the circus pup and said "bottom line". What in the world! I realize because you don't know the person, you can't really appreciate what I'm getting at, nonetheless, you certainly have experienced the issue. I was pretty ticked off and you know what I did. Nothing! I slightly acknowledged her and kept right on going. My question is why do we allow it? Is it really because we just don't care? Obviously not for me or I wouldn't be writing this in my blog. I chose not to say anything because it was not worth the drama that will come out behind it. I agree you must speak up for yourself or people will walk all over you, but you have to figure out which issue is necessary to battle. The best question to ask is this going to affect/hurt me longterm or is this an isolated issue and no real harm has been done to me? In the end, no real harm was done to me but I let it bother me too much. I don't know, how do you deal with it (hint: please comment on my blog). However, I refuse not to leave each blog without a positive message. I think each of us should live a full day today. You don't have tomorrow because it is not here yet and you don't know what tomorrow holds for you. But you have been given today and really today is all you have. With that being said, acknowledge Jesus, tell your family you love them, do something nice for yourself and something nicer for someone else and don't waste today.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Break Free-Do What You Are Gifted To Do
I don't know about anyone else, but the weekends are getting shorter. It was a fruitful weekend nonetheless. I was challenged to sit on an audition committee for K&K Productions (CEO - Kevin Sessoms Sr). Kevin writes, directs and produces all of his plays. He has been very successful in the Hampton Roads, VA area. He is currently putting together a production for November 2008 and trust, he will be global! You can believe that. I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. For one, I was blown away by the passion Kevin has for his craft. I also felt really good to be asked to be a part of the interviewing process. So often, in this life we pass the baton to someone else (like in a relay race) and miss the opportunities connected to running the race. Which brings me to my point. When someone sees something special in you or a special characteristic or quality about you, don't talk it down or reject the compliment. Afterall, you have to realize God has allowed this person to see something in you that will enhance their vision. Half the battle of success is getting connected with the right people. If that person believes in you enough to trust you with their vision or business idea, don't miss out on the window of opportunities or the the chance to shine in your craft. We have no idea where it will lead to. But, if you don't accept the challenge you'll never break free and do the things God has gifted you to do.
Happy Monday - Annointed With Issues!
Happy Monday - Annointed With Issues!
Friday, July 11, 2008
Adam's Rib
Hey, happy Friday! Okay, I was talking with friends. We were talking about the relationship between a husband and wife. One person’s opinion was that when God took Adam’s rib it weakened him, and man lost some of his strength. Her reasoning was because they fail to live up to the standards God set for man in the home as the head of the house. She pointed out that men tend to disregard everything the wife does for the home and freely surrenders the responsibilities to her with very little concern or assistance. I disagreed. I did not disagree that it is very much true in many cases. I disagreed that man became weak when God created woman from Adam’s rib. I did some thinking , firstly, there is nothing new under the sun. Just as sure as He knew me before I was conceived in my mother’s womb, He also knew Adam and Eve. I often say, there is a beginning before Genesis (1st Book in the Bible) and an after, after Revelations (last Book in the Bible). You’ll have to get to heaven to find out if there is. Secondly, the gifts of God are without sorrow. Eve was a gift for Adam and she was created without sin. Sin entered in after she bit the apple. Thirdly, a man cannot rule his home if God is not the head of his life. Our inability to be effective in certain areas in our lives is largely due to the matters of our heart, our social, economical and emotional state of mind (this is not Psychology; it is “Kimchology”). Basically, just as the word says “for as he thinks in his heart, so is he”. Even before we began to travel through our mother’s womb we were already destined to fail in some areas and face adversity due to generational curses and we spend a lifetime trying to overcome them. It is the failures and adversities that make us and break us. I think to imply Adam was weakened during surgery because his rib was removed, leaves a door wide open to somehow suggest God created the problem of mans (some men) failures and I don't believe that. I believe Adam’s rib is symbolic to say, appreciate her, nurture her, consider her and keep her well just as you take care your very own body. Don’t get it twisted, this is spiritual not domestic chores. A man should appreciate a woman who adds to and increases him and keeps his home peaceful and because of that appreciation, he should honor her everyday his eyes are able to look upon her! That is my two cents and it aint that serious, we are very much still good friends. Smooches!
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