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December 30, 2010
December 29, 2010
BEST ADVICE I MAY HAVE HEARD IN 2010....
“Begin to see yourself as a soul with a body rather than a body with a soul.”
December 27, 2010
HAPPY EARLY VALENTINE'S DAY....(YOU MAY USE THIS POEM)
When I look at you,
I can’t help but remember
the first time I saw you.
When you looked at me,
I felt a tingle overtake my body.
I felt a warming to your boyish grin,
walking away from you,
wishing that I had said more.
As time past by,
I got to know you better.
I knew that there would be magic between us.
When I close my eyes I see your face,
and calmness takes over my body.
What I feel inside scares me to death.
My heart has never stirred like this before.
So many times I wanted to ask you
if you have ever been adored,
given a woman’s heart and soul,
and unconditional love.
But I didn’t.
My feelings for you are sacred.
It’s your mind and compassion
that has captivated my heart,
not your physical being.
I want to be the one that gives you true happiness.
I want to spin your world,
showing you that life is so precious,
worth living every moment of it in the present.
I truly believe that we have to live for today,
because tomorrow may never come.
I can’t help but remember
the first time I saw you.
When you looked at me,
I felt a tingle overtake my body.
I felt a warming to your boyish grin,
walking away from you,
wishing that I had said more.
As time past by,
I got to know you better.
I knew that there would be magic between us.
When I close my eyes I see your face,
and calmness takes over my body.
What I feel inside scares me to death.
My heart has never stirred like this before.
So many times I wanted to ask you
if you have ever been adored,
given a woman’s heart and soul,
and unconditional love.
But I didn’t.
My feelings for you are sacred.
It’s your mind and compassion
that has captivated my heart,
not your physical being.
I want to be the one that gives you true happiness.
I want to spin your world,
showing you that life is so precious,
worth living every moment of it in the present.
I truly believe that we have to live for today,
because tomorrow may never come.
THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER....R.I.P. TEENA MARIE....
Lipstick on your collar
And the color isn't mine
White lines on the dresser
And you even drank my wine
Babe your face is flushed
It's more than just a hunch
Tell me what's this fear
Maybe she's still here
December 21, 2010
BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE EARN MORE MONEY....
New research suggests that active, tall, attractive people have better job prospects, says Malcolm Wheatley. But is it a load of old tosh?
Times are tough: you've ditched the gym, and told your bank balance that the new business suit and shoes will have to wait. But hang on. Have you also kissed goodbye to that long-awaited promotion -- or even the job security that seemed so assured?
For those of us no longer as slim as we once were -- not to mention sadly lacking in classic good looks -- the link between physical appearance and our pay packet (or lack of it, if we've just been laid off) is worrying. Ditching the gym, in short, may have been a case of 'penny wise, pounds foolish'.
For the workplace, it turns out, is one area where appearances do matter. Research suggests that unattractive women earn about 5% less than other women, while unattractive men earn about 10% less than other men. Another piece of research, meanwhile, reckons that carrying an extra 65 pounds -- that's around four and a half stones -- typically rewards women with a pay packet that's 7% lower.
What's going on?
"Aesthetically, there's a natural cultural bias towards people who are athletic-looking and in shape: they are more likely to be perceived as a winner, and as a go-getter," reckons Tim Bean, a physique specialist who counts heiress and society figure Jemima Khan among his clients.
Make yourself look younger, get fitter, livelier and more energetic and evidence suggests this will have a significant impact on your promotion prospects and pay packets.
"Most of the things that we associate with age are really nothing to do with getting older, but are more to do with how we look after ourselves -- and a lot of that is down to exercise and nutrition," sums up Tim.
If in doubt, cheat
But not all of it, thank goodness. While inner well-being is important, good clothes can help disguise shortcomings while we take remedial action on the lifestyle front.
Consult your style guide of choice -- from TV programmes to magazines, none of us are short of advice on what the experts think we could do to present ourselves better. And to present ourselves, more to the point, every bit as well as those with whom we're competing in the workplace.
But the best investment may be a well-chosen pair of shoes. In the workplace, each inch above average may be worth $789 more per year, according to an American study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology (Vol. 89, No. 3). According to the researchers carrying out the study, someone who is 6 feet tall earns, on average, nearly $166,000 more during a 30-year career than someone who is 5 feet 5 inches -- even when controlling for gender, age and weight.
What's more, height even affects leadership success: in his 2005 bestselling book 'Blink', Malcolm Gladwell noted that 58% of Fortune 500 CEOs were over 6 feet tall -- an over-representation of 400% when compared with the overall population of American men.
And while diet and exercise can't help you grow, height-enhancing shoes can -- by cunningly making you look taller than you are.
"White-collar unemployment has been particularly badly hit during the recession, especially in the banking sector," says James Silverstone, chief executive of Altitude Shoes, a seller of such shoes. "With the job market so competitive, executives are doing everything they can to stay one step ahead and keep their jobs."
Times are tough: you've ditched the gym, and told your bank balance that the new business suit and shoes will have to wait. But hang on. Have you also kissed goodbye to that long-awaited promotion -- or even the job security that seemed so assured?
For those of us no longer as slim as we once were -- not to mention sadly lacking in classic good looks -- the link between physical appearance and our pay packet (or lack of it, if we've just been laid off) is worrying. Ditching the gym, in short, may have been a case of 'penny wise, pounds foolish'.
For the workplace, it turns out, is one area where appearances do matter. Research suggests that unattractive women earn about 5% less than other women, while unattractive men earn about 10% less than other men. Another piece of research, meanwhile, reckons that carrying an extra 65 pounds -- that's around four and a half stones -- typically rewards women with a pay packet that's 7% lower.
What's going on?
"Aesthetically, there's a natural cultural bias towards people who are athletic-looking and in shape: they are more likely to be perceived as a winner, and as a go-getter," reckons Tim Bean, a physique specialist who counts heiress and society figure Jemima Khan among his clients.
Make yourself look younger, get fitter, livelier and more energetic and evidence suggests this will have a significant impact on your promotion prospects and pay packets.
"Most of the things that we associate with age are really nothing to do with getting older, but are more to do with how we look after ourselves -- and a lot of that is down to exercise and nutrition," sums up Tim.
If in doubt, cheat
But not all of it, thank goodness. While inner well-being is important, good clothes can help disguise shortcomings while we take remedial action on the lifestyle front.
Consult your style guide of choice -- from TV programmes to magazines, none of us are short of advice on what the experts think we could do to present ourselves better. And to present ourselves, more to the point, every bit as well as those with whom we're competing in the workplace.
But the best investment may be a well-chosen pair of shoes. In the workplace, each inch above average may be worth $789 more per year, according to an American study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology (Vol. 89, No. 3). According to the researchers carrying out the study, someone who is 6 feet tall earns, on average, nearly $166,000 more during a 30-year career than someone who is 5 feet 5 inches -- even when controlling for gender, age and weight.
What's more, height even affects leadership success: in his 2005 bestselling book 'Blink', Malcolm Gladwell noted that 58% of Fortune 500 CEOs were over 6 feet tall -- an over-representation of 400% when compared with the overall population of American men.
And while diet and exercise can't help you grow, height-enhancing shoes can -- by cunningly making you look taller than you are.
"White-collar unemployment has been particularly badly hit during the recession, especially in the banking sector," says James Silverstone, chief executive of Altitude Shoes, a seller of such shoes. "With the job market so competitive, executives are doing everything they can to stay one step ahead and keep their jobs."
IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW....BLACK BOUR GEOISIE...
he American Black Upper Class consists of African American professionals in fields such as law, medicine, business and entertainment that have incomes that amount to $100,000 or more. This class, sometimes referred to as the black upper-middle-class or the black elite, represents less than 1 percent of the total black population in the United States.
This group of African Americans has a history of organizations and activities that distinguish it from other classes within the black community as well as from the white upper class. Many of these traditions, which have persisted for several generations, are discussed in Lawrence Otis Graham’s 2000 book, Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class.
This group of African Americans has a history of organizations and activities that distinguish it from other classes within the black community as well as from the white upper class. Many of these traditions, which have persisted for several generations, are discussed in Lawrence Otis Graham’s 2000 book, Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class.
December 20, 2010
12 THINGS EVERYTHING MAN SHOULD KNOW BEFORE 30....
1. Good Credit Is A Pathway To Success
Just as I mentioned with the ladies, having good credit can open doors and in some cases make life easier. Do not do the fool and accept all of the many credit card offers you will be receiving as soon as the clock hits midnight on your 18th birthday. You will regret charging those sneakers later.
2. Have Some Grown Man Gear
The latest sneakers are cool but nothing makes a man more sexier than seeing him in a nice suit. Even a nice button down and slacks can be a good look. Throw on some Kenneth Cole shoes or something similar in style and yummy. Jeans and sneakers can be your everyday apparel but know when to dress for the occasion and invest in having that gear on hand for said occasion. Fellas, you have no idea what the ability to dress for the occasion does to a woman. Trust me, it is a good thing. You must be able to switch your “swag” for every instance that life throws at you.
3. You Cannot live in your Moma/Auntie’s Basement Forever
Nothing turns me off more than a big grown a** man still living at home. Why are you 32 still living in your Auntie’s basement? Unless you ran into a financial trouble such as loosing your job, there is no excuse as to why you should not have your own space. Get off the nipple and step out into the world. Sure it can be “big and scary” at times but at some point everyone has to (or at least should have to) do it. Everyone had to get over the fear of leaving the nest and being on their own. I say this especially to the men because in my experience, I have come across more men living at home than women. Sad but true.
4. Making A Baby Is A Joint Responsibility, So Is Caring For One
I am tired of seeing men who make babies and are fortunate enough to be fancy free and footloose because they know that the mother will ultimately handle all of the responsibilities of caring for the child. So they get to live their lives as weekend or every other weekend Daddies and think that they are a part of their child’s lives. Uh no sir. What you are doing is equivalent to babysitting. You do not babysit your own children. I understand that some people are not fortunate enough to bring a child into this world and maintain a stable relationship with their significant other so split parenting has to happen. I’m not hating on that. I am hating on the half- a** Daddies of the world. Seeing your baby one weekend a month does not earn you a cookie. Learn the true responsibility of bringing a child into the world before you do.
5. Learn The Difference Between Quality And Quantity
I noticed that a lot of the younger guys get stuck on this. They think that having various women at their beck and call is what’s up. They think that somehow this makes them “the man” or solidifies their acceptance into pimping. No dear. First of all their is a clear difference in Quantity vs Quality when dealing with women. Just because you are dealing with 6 women does not mean they are Quality women. So, sure you have plenty of numbers to zoom through on your cell phone but most of the numbers are from women who are not worth two nickels. So in actuality, you are the one playing yourself by wasting your time with all of these various women. If you are attempting to prove that you are cool by engaging in this I have to tell you that you certainly do not look it speaking from a women who possesses a quality point of view. It infact open you up to more diseases and other crusties. Especially if you are sleeping with all of these different women. Quality always prevails over quantity in almost everything in life. Learn this soon!
6. You Are Your Responsibility
This generation of younger men seem to be under the illusion that their success in life, their happiness, their well-being is someone else’s responsibility other than their own. Wrong! You are responsible to yourself first and foremost. It is no one else’s responsibility to assure that you eat, are clothed, have money, etc other than your own once you turn 18. It is not your Aunt’s, your Mom’s, Big sister’s, baby moma’s, girlfriends, etc.. Only yours..
7. Learn When To Walk Away And When To Let Go
Too many times I hear guys complaining about their girlfriends’ being a waste yet they stay with them to only continue to complain about them. Then they become bitter and give hell to all other women after her due to some sick grudge against women they have acquired. When all of that could have been avoided had he learned what it was he desired in a woman and stuck with that. When he came across someone who seemed as if she did not have those qualities, he should WALK AWAY. For instance, if you argue with her constantly and the arguing brings you to the point where you consistently put your hands on her, at what point does it become your responsibility to get out of the situation as much as hers? From the beginning dear.
8. Your Boys Only Know What Is Right For Them
Younger men often find comfort in the acceptance of their decision making from their peers. Even if their peers have nothing going for themselves and have no clue as to what you want out of life. Learn to think for yourself at a young age. I have seen situations time and time again, where a good kid gets involved with not so good kids and they drag him down in life. This could be due to peer pressure, a desire to fit in, etc. Learn at an early age that there is nothing wrong with standing alone in your decisions and maybe sometimes looking like a chump, lame, sucker etc for doing so.
9. Open Yourself To More Than Just Your Block
Step outside of your neighborhood before you turn 30. I am originally from Chicago’s westside and my problem when dating young urban guys in Chicago was that they were afraid of leaving their neighborhoods. I could not open them up to taking trips, or even going to the southside versus the westside because they feared leaving their comfort zone. Thinking like this at such a young age is what leads to stagnant lifestyles and experiences. You never truly know what you could offer the world and what the world could offer you if you never leave from Madison and Pulaski. I’m just sayin…
10. Being Well Endowed Or Great At Sex Does Not Make You A Man
Just because you can swang that thang like nobodies business does not mean you are a man. Nor does it mean that you are ready for the consequences of that behavior. Do not let your penis be the only thing that makes you special. Have more to offer a women than that alone. You have to step it up because there is plenty of penis to go around. Also, you may not be aware of this but women get penis thrown at them daily so you are not the first to offer it up. Which is why you should have something more than your long stroke to bring to the table when dating or pursuing a woman.
11. Require More Than Just A Good Looking Woman. Dig Deeper.
There is nothing wrong with wanting a bad chick on your arm. However, you cannot let that be the only deciding factor in dating. So she is gorgeous with a big booty and….. If that is all she has to offer you then you might want to keep looking because ultimately you will bore of her. Why waste your time and hers? Determine what qualities you want in a woman outside of the beautiful face and her measurements. It is not difficult to find someone you are attracted to. Don’t be so simple. Remember, beauty is temporary, but stupid is forever. Real talk.
12. Learn Manners
By a certain age, a man should know how to open doors, pull chairs out, not walk five feet ahead of their girlfriends when walking down the street etc.. Social manners are included. No woman wants to go out to dinner with a man that is leaning all over the table with his elbows like he is about to nap. If your mother does not teach you these things then invest in someone else who will. There is someone around you who knows. Perhaps an older man. Trust me.
Just as I mentioned with the ladies, having good credit can open doors and in some cases make life easier. Do not do the fool and accept all of the many credit card offers you will be receiving as soon as the clock hits midnight on your 18th birthday. You will regret charging those sneakers later.
2. Have Some Grown Man Gear
The latest sneakers are cool but nothing makes a man more sexier than seeing him in a nice suit. Even a nice button down and slacks can be a good look. Throw on some Kenneth Cole shoes or something similar in style and yummy. Jeans and sneakers can be your everyday apparel but know when to dress for the occasion and invest in having that gear on hand for said occasion. Fellas, you have no idea what the ability to dress for the occasion does to a woman. Trust me, it is a good thing. You must be able to switch your “swag” for every instance that life throws at you.
3. You Cannot live in your Moma/Auntie’s Basement Forever
Nothing turns me off more than a big grown a** man still living at home. Why are you 32 still living in your Auntie’s basement? Unless you ran into a financial trouble such as loosing your job, there is no excuse as to why you should not have your own space. Get off the nipple and step out into the world. Sure it can be “big and scary” at times but at some point everyone has to (or at least should have to) do it. Everyone had to get over the fear of leaving the nest and being on their own. I say this especially to the men because in my experience, I have come across more men living at home than women. Sad but true.
4. Making A Baby Is A Joint Responsibility, So Is Caring For One
I am tired of seeing men who make babies and are fortunate enough to be fancy free and footloose because they know that the mother will ultimately handle all of the responsibilities of caring for the child. So they get to live their lives as weekend or every other weekend Daddies and think that they are a part of their child’s lives. Uh no sir. What you are doing is equivalent to babysitting. You do not babysit your own children. I understand that some people are not fortunate enough to bring a child into this world and maintain a stable relationship with their significant other so split parenting has to happen. I’m not hating on that. I am hating on the half- a** Daddies of the world. Seeing your baby one weekend a month does not earn you a cookie. Learn the true responsibility of bringing a child into the world before you do.
5. Learn The Difference Between Quality And Quantity
I noticed that a lot of the younger guys get stuck on this. They think that having various women at their beck and call is what’s up. They think that somehow this makes them “the man” or solidifies their acceptance into pimping. No dear. First of all their is a clear difference in Quantity vs Quality when dealing with women. Just because you are dealing with 6 women does not mean they are Quality women. So, sure you have plenty of numbers to zoom through on your cell phone but most of the numbers are from women who are not worth two nickels. So in actuality, you are the one playing yourself by wasting your time with all of these various women. If you are attempting to prove that you are cool by engaging in this I have to tell you that you certainly do not look it speaking from a women who possesses a quality point of view. It infact open you up to more diseases and other crusties. Especially if you are sleeping with all of these different women. Quality always prevails over quantity in almost everything in life. Learn this soon!
6. You Are Your Responsibility
This generation of younger men seem to be under the illusion that their success in life, their happiness, their well-being is someone else’s responsibility other than their own. Wrong! You are responsible to yourself first and foremost. It is no one else’s responsibility to assure that you eat, are clothed, have money, etc other than your own once you turn 18. It is not your Aunt’s, your Mom’s, Big sister’s, baby moma’s, girlfriends, etc.. Only yours..
7. Learn When To Walk Away And When To Let Go
Too many times I hear guys complaining about their girlfriends’ being a waste yet they stay with them to only continue to complain about them. Then they become bitter and give hell to all other women after her due to some sick grudge against women they have acquired. When all of that could have been avoided had he learned what it was he desired in a woman and stuck with that. When he came across someone who seemed as if she did not have those qualities, he should WALK AWAY. For instance, if you argue with her constantly and the arguing brings you to the point where you consistently put your hands on her, at what point does it become your responsibility to get out of the situation as much as hers? From the beginning dear.
8. Your Boys Only Know What Is Right For Them
Younger men often find comfort in the acceptance of their decision making from their peers. Even if their peers have nothing going for themselves and have no clue as to what you want out of life. Learn to think for yourself at a young age. I have seen situations time and time again, where a good kid gets involved with not so good kids and they drag him down in life. This could be due to peer pressure, a desire to fit in, etc. Learn at an early age that there is nothing wrong with standing alone in your decisions and maybe sometimes looking like a chump, lame, sucker etc for doing so.
9. Open Yourself To More Than Just Your Block
Step outside of your neighborhood before you turn 30. I am originally from Chicago’s westside and my problem when dating young urban guys in Chicago was that they were afraid of leaving their neighborhoods. I could not open them up to taking trips, or even going to the southside versus the westside because they feared leaving their comfort zone. Thinking like this at such a young age is what leads to stagnant lifestyles and experiences. You never truly know what you could offer the world and what the world could offer you if you never leave from Madison and Pulaski. I’m just sayin…
10. Being Well Endowed Or Great At Sex Does Not Make You A Man
Just because you can swang that thang like nobodies business does not mean you are a man. Nor does it mean that you are ready for the consequences of that behavior. Do not let your penis be the only thing that makes you special. Have more to offer a women than that alone. You have to step it up because there is plenty of penis to go around. Also, you may not be aware of this but women get penis thrown at them daily so you are not the first to offer it up. Which is why you should have something more than your long stroke to bring to the table when dating or pursuing a woman.
11. Require More Than Just A Good Looking Woman. Dig Deeper.
There is nothing wrong with wanting a bad chick on your arm. However, you cannot let that be the only deciding factor in dating. So she is gorgeous with a big booty and….. If that is all she has to offer you then you might want to keep looking because ultimately you will bore of her. Why waste your time and hers? Determine what qualities you want in a woman outside of the beautiful face and her measurements. It is not difficult to find someone you are attracted to. Don’t be so simple. Remember, beauty is temporary, but stupid is forever. Real talk.
12. Learn Manners
By a certain age, a man should know how to open doors, pull chairs out, not walk five feet ahead of their girlfriends when walking down the street etc.. Social manners are included. No woman wants to go out to dinner with a man that is leaning all over the table with his elbows like he is about to nap. If your mother does not teach you these things then invest in someone else who will. There is someone around you who knows. Perhaps an older man. Trust me.
December 17, 2010
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December 14, 2010
FORTY WAYS TO LIVE BETTER IN 2011....
01 - Walk for 10 to 30 min. every day. As you walk, smile.
02 - Stay silent at least 10 min. each day. If necessary alone.
03 - Listen to good music all day, is an authentic food for the spirit.
04 - Getting up in the morning say this: My purpose today is ...
05 - Live with the 3 E's ... Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy.
06 - Have more fun than last year.
07 - Read more books than last year.
08 - Look at the sky at least once a day, consider the majesty of the world around you.
09 - Dream more while awake.
10 - Eat more natural foods like fruits and vegetables and less processed foods and those that require sacrifice.
11 - Eat nuts and walnuts. Drink plenty of water and one cup at least of grape juice every day.
12 - Try and treat at least three people a day.
13 - Eliminate the clutter in your house, car, office and let new energy flow into your life.
14 - Don't spend your precious time in gossip, stuff? Past, negative thoughts and things beyond your control. Better to invest your energy into positive things.
15 - Note that life is a school and you're there to learn. The problems are lessons that come and go. What you learn is better to invest in present needs.
16 - At breakfast eat like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
17 - Smile more.
18 - Don't let pass the opportunity to embrace those who appreciate.
19 - Life's too short to waste time hating anyone.
20 - Don't cover much. Not good.
21 - You don't have to win every argument. Demonstrate that doesn't conform and learn from others.
22 - Make peace with your past so not to ruin your present.
23 - Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea of the way they walked.
24 - No one is responsible for your happiness but yourself.
25 - Remember that you have no control over what happens to you, but what will make your life.
26 - Learn something new every day.
27 - What do others think of you matters.
28 - Enjoy your body and enjoy it.
29 - No matter how good or bad is the situation, change it if necessary.
30 - Your job will not worry if you're sick. His friends did. Stay in touch with them.
31 - Discard anything that isn't useful, beautiful and fun.
32 - Envy is a waste of time. You already have everything you need.
33 - The best is yet to happen
34 - No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and participate.
35 - Long live the fullness of your being.
36 - Communicate with your family regularly, sending them messages like: I'm thinking of you!
37 - Every night before bed say the following: I give thanks for __________. "Today I got _____________________.
38 - Remember that you're too blessed to be stressed.
39 - Enjoy the journey. You only get one chance to take the best advantage.
40 - Please send these sentiments to whom you deem important.
02 - Stay silent at least 10 min. each day. If necessary alone.
03 - Listen to good music all day, is an authentic food for the spirit.
04 - Getting up in the morning say this: My purpose today is ...
05 - Live with the 3 E's ... Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy.
06 - Have more fun than last year.
07 - Read more books than last year.
08 - Look at the sky at least once a day, consider the majesty of the world around you.
09 - Dream more while awake.
10 - Eat more natural foods like fruits and vegetables and less processed foods and those that require sacrifice.
11 - Eat nuts and walnuts. Drink plenty of water and one cup at least of grape juice every day.
12 - Try and treat at least three people a day.
13 - Eliminate the clutter in your house, car, office and let new energy flow into your life.
14 - Don't spend your precious time in gossip, stuff? Past, negative thoughts and things beyond your control. Better to invest your energy into positive things.
15 - Note that life is a school and you're there to learn. The problems are lessons that come and go. What you learn is better to invest in present needs.
16 - At breakfast eat like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
17 - Smile more.
18 - Don't let pass the opportunity to embrace those who appreciate.
19 - Life's too short to waste time hating anyone.
20 - Don't cover much. Not good.
21 - You don't have to win every argument. Demonstrate that doesn't conform and learn from others.
22 - Make peace with your past so not to ruin your present.
23 - Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea of the way they walked.
24 - No one is responsible for your happiness but yourself.
25 - Remember that you have no control over what happens to you, but what will make your life.
26 - Learn something new every day.
27 - What do others think of you matters.
28 - Enjoy your body and enjoy it.
29 - No matter how good or bad is the situation, change it if necessary.
30 - Your job will not worry if you're sick. His friends did. Stay in touch with them.
31 - Discard anything that isn't useful, beautiful and fun.
32 - Envy is a waste of time. You already have everything you need.
33 - The best is yet to happen
34 - No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and participate.
35 - Long live the fullness of your being.
36 - Communicate with your family regularly, sending them messages like: I'm thinking of you!
37 - Every night before bed say the following: I give thanks for __________. "Today I got _____________________.
38 - Remember that you're too blessed to be stressed.
39 - Enjoy the journey. You only get one chance to take the best advantage.
40 - Please send these sentiments to whom you deem important.
December 13, 2010
IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW....
When Moore recorded her 1999 single "Chanté's Got a Man", the man she was singing about was her then-husband Kadeem Hardison
IT'S THAT DEEP.....
Never seen a sunshine like this
Never seen the moon glow like this
Never seen the waterfalls like this
Never seen the lights off like this
Never dug anyone like this
Never had tasty lips to kiss
Never had someone to miss
Never heard a song quite like this
Fortunate to have you girl
I'm so glad you're in my world
Just as sure as the sky is blue
I bless the day that I found you
Never had room service all night
Never took a trip first class flight
Never had a love affair so tight
Never felt a feeling so right
Never seen a winter so white
Never had words to recite
Never had a flame to ignite
And I never sang a song with all my might
Fortunate to have you girl
I'm so glad to have you in my world
Just as sure as the sky is blue
I bless the day that I found you
Fortunate to have you girl
I'm so glad you're in my world
Just as sure the sky is blue
I bless the day that I found you
Can you hear the silent shouts
I hope you hear
I'm calling out to your body
Baby you know just what to do
Close the door
No interviews
Fortunate to have you girl
I'm so glad you're in my world
Just as sure as the sky is blue
I bless the day that I found you
Never seen the moon glow like this
Never seen the waterfalls like this
Never seen the lights off like this
Never dug anyone like this
Never had tasty lips to kiss
Never had someone to miss
Never heard a song quite like this
Fortunate to have you girl
I'm so glad you're in my world
Just as sure as the sky is blue
I bless the day that I found you
Never had room service all night
Never took a trip first class flight
Never had a love affair so tight
Never felt a feeling so right
Never seen a winter so white
Never had words to recite
Never had a flame to ignite
And I never sang a song with all my might
Fortunate to have you girl
I'm so glad to have you in my world
Just as sure as the sky is blue
I bless the day that I found you
Fortunate to have you girl
I'm so glad you're in my world
Just as sure the sky is blue
I bless the day that I found you
Can you hear the silent shouts
I hope you hear
I'm calling out to your body
Baby you know just what to do
Close the door
No interviews
Fortunate to have you girl
I'm so glad you're in my world
Just as sure as the sky is blue
I bless the day that I found you
THIS IS HOW YOU KNOW HE'S HOT.....
Dallas Cowboys running back Tashard Choice accomplished one goal Sunday night: He got Michael Vick’s autograph. Choice approached Vick after the Eagles’ 30-27 win at Cowboys Stadium and asked him to sign a glove. Philadelphia’s MVP candidate granted the request.
“That’s probably the first time that’s ever happened to me,” Vick said of an opposing player’s request after a game. “But [Choice] is a great guy. It doesn’t surprise me.” Choice, who rushed for 16 yards on seven carries and had a 17-yard reception in the loss, said he has known Vick for years. They became acquainted when Choice attended Georgia Tech and Vick played for the Atlanta Falcons.
The autograph, according to Choice, was for a young family member who is a big fan of Vick. “My little nephew says he’s his brother,” Choice said. “My little nephew is 2 years old, so I had to get one for him. I just admire somebody who comes from those circumstances and comes back and proves everybody wrong. I’ve got nothing but respect for him.”
December 10, 2010
December 9, 2010
LIFE IMITATING ART....HOT SHIT...
Life imitates art for Victoria’s Secret beauty Selita Ebanks and handsome Calvin Klein hunk Mehcad Brooks.The duo, who appear as boyfriend and girlfriend in a commercial for State Farm, were spotted at Whiskey Blue at the W Atlanta Buckhead getting cozy over a bottle of Hennessy and strawberries. They later hit the floor, where a witness said, “They were dancing very close and seemed to be enjoying each other’s company.” Their reps didn’t get back to us.
If they are truly getting it in, that’s one sexy ass couple.
December 7, 2010
December 6, 2010
LESSONS LEARNED WITH AGE.....
You have no control over how someone feels about you in any capacity. Whether its love or hate or admiration or jealous/envy, YOU do have control over how YOU react to finding out and knowing.
Matters of the heart of often sensitive so handle others the way you want yours to be handled. (Love, hate, jealousy, anger, rage, etc. are all matters of the heart)
Matters of the heart of often sensitive so handle others the way you want yours to be handled. (Love, hate, jealousy, anger, rage, etc. are all matters of the heart)
WORDS OF WISDOM TO LIVE BY....
"Never Make Someone a Priority, When all you are to them is an Option."
December 5, 2010
December 3, 2010
LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT....GOOD TIMES....(IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW)
Good Times is based on Eric Monte's childhood—although one of the main characters' name is "Michael Evans", which was the real name of co-creator Mike Evans, who portrayed Lionel Jefferson on the Norman Lear-produced series All in the Family and The Jeffersons.
The series stars Esther Rolle as Florida Evans and John Amos as her husband, James Evans, Sr. The characters originated on the sitcom Maude as Florida and Henry Evans, with Florida employed as Maude Findlay's housekeeper in Tuckahoe, New York and Henry employed as a firefighter. When producers decided to feature the Florida character in her own show, they applied retroactive changes to the characters' history. Henry's name became James, there was no mention of Maude, and the couple now lived in Chicago.
Florida and James Evans and their three children live in a rented project apartment, 17C, at 963 N. Gilbert Ave., in a housing project (implicitly the infamous Cabrini–Green projects, shown in the opening and closing credits but never mentioned by name on the show) in a poor, black neighborhood in inner-city Chicago. Florida and James' children were James, Jr., also known as "J.J." (Jimmie Walker), Thelma (Bern Nadette Stanis), and Michael (Ralph Carter). When the series began, J.J. and Thelma were seventeen and sixteen years old, respectively, and Michael, called "the militant midget" by his father due to his passionate activism, was eleven years old. Their exuberant neighbor, and Florida's best friend, was Willona Woods (played by Ja'net Dubois), a recent divorcée. Her adopted daughter Millicent "Penny" Woods (Janet Jackson) joined the show in the fifth season. Willona would affectionately call Michael Evans "Gramps", because of his wisdom.
As was the case on other Norman Lear sitcoms, the characters and subject matter in Good Times were a breakthrough for American television. Working class characters had been featured in sitcoms before (dating back at least to The Life of Riley), but never before had a weekly series featured African American characters living in such impoverished conditions. (Fred and Lamont Sanford of Sanford and Son, though they lived in the poor Watts area of Los Angeles, at least had their own home and business.)
Episodes of Good Times dealt with the characters' attempts to "get by" in a high rise project building in Chicago, despite all the odds stacked against them. When he was not unemployed, James Evans was a man of pride and would often say to his wife or family "I ain't accepting no hand-outs". He usually worked at least two jobs, many of them temporary such as a dishwasher or car washer, and when he had to he would gather his pool stick, much to Florida's disappointment, and sneak out and hustle up a few bucks as he struggled to provide for his family. Being a sitcom, however, the episodes were usually more uplifting and positive than they were depressing, as the Evans family stuck together and persevered.
The series stars Esther Rolle as Florida Evans and John Amos as her husband, James Evans, Sr. The characters originated on the sitcom Maude as Florida and Henry Evans, with Florida employed as Maude Findlay's housekeeper in Tuckahoe, New York and Henry employed as a firefighter. When producers decided to feature the Florida character in her own show, they applied retroactive changes to the characters' history. Henry's name became James, there was no mention of Maude, and the couple now lived in Chicago.
Florida and James Evans and their three children live in a rented project apartment, 17C, at 963 N. Gilbert Ave., in a housing project (implicitly the infamous Cabrini–Green projects, shown in the opening and closing credits but never mentioned by name on the show) in a poor, black neighborhood in inner-city Chicago. Florida and James' children were James, Jr., also known as "J.J." (Jimmie Walker), Thelma (Bern Nadette Stanis), and Michael (Ralph Carter). When the series began, J.J. and Thelma were seventeen and sixteen years old, respectively, and Michael, called "the militant midget" by his father due to his passionate activism, was eleven years old. Their exuberant neighbor, and Florida's best friend, was Willona Woods (played by Ja'net Dubois), a recent divorcée. Her adopted daughter Millicent "Penny" Woods (Janet Jackson) joined the show in the fifth season. Willona would affectionately call Michael Evans "Gramps", because of his wisdom.
As was the case on other Norman Lear sitcoms, the characters and subject matter in Good Times were a breakthrough for American television. Working class characters had been featured in sitcoms before (dating back at least to The Life of Riley), but never before had a weekly series featured African American characters living in such impoverished conditions. (Fred and Lamont Sanford of Sanford and Son, though they lived in the poor Watts area of Los Angeles, at least had their own home and business.)
Episodes of Good Times dealt with the characters' attempts to "get by" in a high rise project building in Chicago, despite all the odds stacked against them. When he was not unemployed, James Evans was a man of pride and would often say to his wife or family "I ain't accepting no hand-outs". He usually worked at least two jobs, many of them temporary such as a dishwasher or car washer, and when he had to he would gather his pool stick, much to Florida's disappointment, and sneak out and hustle up a few bucks as he struggled to provide for his family. Being a sitcom, however, the episodes were usually more uplifting and positive than they were depressing, as the Evans family stuck together and persevered.
THE END HAS FINALLY COME TO ONE OF THE COUNTRIES MOST NOTORIOUS "PROJECTS"...
As the last families are moved out of the Cabrini-Green Housing project, the notorious Chicago public housing complex whose name became synonymous with failures of public housing, will be completely demolished and enter into the annals of history. The end of Cabrini-Green, whose public housing towers were made famous in the 70s sitcom “Good Times” and has often been studied by policy and social welfare experts in the U.S., has evoked mixed emotions from long-time residents, who feel pushed out by developers, and those who are happy to see the end of large complexes that act as a hotbed for violence and poverty.
December 2, 2010
December 1, 2010
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