tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30013194264749373742012-02-16T08:57:47.186-05:00I'm not talking about war, but blessings! Living, loving, laughing, & learning...in beauty, abundance, and strength with ease and gracejillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.comBlogger721100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-1755479816547177942008-09-16T22:22:00.005-04:002008-09-16T22:48:36.222-04:00

Last week, Princess and Juicy Boy were finishing up their lunch of hot dogs and applesauce. This lunch, although not appealing to me (I do not like hot dogs. Never have. Never will...and I really don't care for applesauce), was what Princess asked for and Juicy Boy likes. Juicy Boy was enjoying his meal and so was Princess. That is until she heard her show come on television. The theme song

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-35546059920246749692008-09-06T17:40:00.006-04:002008-09-09T22:54:42.925-04:00

On Tuesday, September 2, 2008 my big girl started kindergarten at my school! Princess was sooo excited to get school supplies, select her own backpack and lunch bag for the first time. She woke up the ready to go to school on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Each day we had to tell Princess that she had to wait until Tuesday to go to school. She couldn't wait!Tuesday morning arrived and she woke up

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-18307792233229680942008-09-06T17:16:00.004-04:002008-09-06T17:39:54.430-04:00

I started back to school two weeks ago. The relaxing, hazy days of summer were over and I was getting into the swing of things at work. I came home happy to see my family and eager to spend quality time with them. On Thursday, while playing with Juicy Boy after work, I noticed that something wasn't quite right with his hair. I looked and rubbed and looked and rubbed. I told Bear that Juicy Boy's

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-57953647100922392992008-09-06T16:43:00.003-04:002008-09-06T16:55:04.449-04:00

Juicy Boy's newest "thing" is his excitement about planes. Whenever he hears a plane he looks up to see where it is. Then he squeals with delight, "ooooh! wow! plane!!" We love to see his enthusiasm. Bear thought it would be a good idea to for us to hang out on the Potomac River near National Airport and watch the planes land. So, off we went...Juicy Boy loved it...and so did Princess.

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-92153033536177976252008-08-26T22:00:00.002-04:002008-08-26T22:08:55.142-04:00

Just dynamic...What an inspiration..."my piece of the American dream is a blessing hard won by those who came before me!"Our ancestors must have had a party up in heaven last night. I'm so proud!

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I began this week by taking a road trip to Kent, Ohio. I took my Goddaughter, Apple, to Kent State University (go Flashes) with her mom. We drove up and down the mountains of PA and OH for 5 hours and 45 minutes on a bright, sunny day with little humidity. We had a move in team of six. We laughed, reminisced, carried boxes and containers of clothes, clothes, and more clothes:) We arranged and

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-76613625130129830502008-08-07T20:26:00.003-04:002008-08-07T20:53:17.074-04:00

Yesterday Princess, my mom and I had a wonderful day. We traveled to New York by train for the pre-birthday celebration for Princess. Princess is turning five on Sunday. My parents treated her (us) to Lion King on Broadway. What an awesome performance visually, musically, and lyrically! I was moved to tears during the opening "Circle of Life" and "He Lives in You (Reprise)." Take a look at

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Did you hear, Disney has finally decided to make an animated movie featuring an African American princess? Yes, African Americans are finally worthy enough to have a fairy tale told about them that includes a Black Princess! I was so excited when I heard the movie would be out in 2009. The movie is entitled The Princess and the Frog and is based on the fairy tale The Frog Princess and is supposed

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-919978702605489642008-08-01T20:52:00.006-04:002008-08-01T21:16:00.937-04:00

I think I've figured out a new way to post YouTube videos in my postings. I promised to share about our trip to the beach awhile ago, but I'm just getting around to it. We had a WONDERFUL time!I loved spending quality time with my mom, aunt, grandmother, great aunt, and cousin. I love that my children got to spend time with family on a relaxed and relaxing vacation. I'm glad that my children will

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-79690691984117745832008-08-01T11:50:00.006-04:002008-08-01T21:45:02.626-04:00

As much as I like YouTube.com, it has been messing up my blog posts for the past couple days. I had some really good music lined up to go along with my posts, but they wouldn't show up. I'm a little bit frustrated, but I'm going to try again today. I hope it works.Earlier this week the family was having it's evening dance session. It was even more fun because one of my goddaughter's joined us.

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-49453458835257602782008-07-30T21:15:00.006-04:002008-08-01T21:47:57.562-04:00

I am really getting into working out as a part of my lifestyle. In order to reach my next big goal of walking 500 miles, I set a personal challenge for myself. I have challenged myself to walk 75 miles in the next four weeks. Take a look at my widget on the side to follow my progress. You can cheer me on if I'm doing well or let me know if I'm slackin'. Can't wait for your feedback. I'm like

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When I came back from walking this morning with some of my crew, Team Mind, Body, and Soul, I logged in my workout on the Nike+ system and I was pleased to see a banner across my page celebrating that I HAVE WALKED 100 MILES since I started walking in March!!!!! I was sooo excited. I have a virtual milestone badge in my Nike+ profile. I printed out the certificate and posted it on my computer for

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This post isn't about me this time. It's about Princess. Last week, Princess and Bear went out to "get us some lunch." They were going before my girlfriend came over with her son to play with us at the pool. My friend arrives and we get ready to go to the pool. I figure that Bear will bring Princess to the pool when they return because they've been gone for quite awhile. As we gather our stuff

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-8174051799071397282008-07-17T09:55:00.002-04:002008-08-01T22:27:56.923-04:00

While I was at the beach (we had a ball!- another post a little later on) Bear and I celebrated our Eighth Wedding Anniversary. On July 8, 2000 we said, "I Do" before our God, our family, and, our friends. I love my husband! I am so blessed to have in him my life as my partner, best friend, confidant, personal comedian (oh, he has JOKES!), support, personal cheering section, sound board, and

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-48099161883108055442008-07-03T22:12:00.001-04:002008-07-03T22:12:23.560-04:00

As you know, I am a mother of two children under five. Because of Princess and Juicy Boy, I watch a lot of Noggin television. I love the channel for the commercial free pre-school shows that promote early reading skills, early math skills, sharing, friendship, honesty, and other positive social behaviors. Instead of commercials, Noggin plays music videos for children. I know quite a few hits

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-56662461924937704252008-07-01T14:14:00.004-04:002008-07-01T14:32:38.805-04:00

It happened on Sunday, although Bear and I tried to hold out as long as possible. Juicy Boy got his one year old hair cut. We followed the African American tradition of not cutting Juicy Boy's hair during his first year of life. He rocked little curly ringlets...his own natural style for 14 months. He looked so cute (mother's love ooh, mother's love). But now he is officially a big boy. He's

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-51672365132276705362008-07-01T11:41:00.001-04:002008-07-01T11:41:50.190-04:00

I had the best soul food this weekend! Ya'll know I love a good meal of greens, macaroni and cheese, fried chicken, corn bread, and sweet tea, but that is not the soul food that I'm speaking of this time.The soul food I'm speaking of was an outdoor concert at the Carter Baron in DC on Saturday night featuring Kindred the Family Soul and Rahsaan Patterson. I went to the concert with my line

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-19263249777671917072008-06-27T20:48:00.001-04:002008-06-27T20:49:46.448-04:00

Last summer Bear bought me some cool sneakers. He said that he bought them because I had started losing weight and he wanted to support my efforts (he always does thoughtful things like this!). I told him thank you and never put them on...that is until this spring.This spring, I took another look at those cool sneakers and I am sooo glad that Bear bought them for me. Bear bought me a pair of

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One of my fondest memories of summer as a child is participating in the summer reading program at the Chestnut Hill Library. Every summer my mom would sign up my brother and I for the summer reading program. The program is a little different than the library programs of today where the goal is to get children to read more. This program was focused on getting children to read different genres.

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"No more pencils, no more books. No more teachers' dirty looks." I am finally finished with school! Today was my first official day of summer vacation and it was all I wanted and more. After a long year of school, I always look forward to the summer. I look forward to not having to be up by a certain time to get to school. I look forward to spending more time with my children than I do

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-72037633898053719002008-06-15T00:22:00.001-04:002008-06-15T00:22:23.849-04:00

Tomorrow is Father's Day, and as I said in my earlier post, I AM BLESSED!! I am blessed not only because I have a wonderful daddy, but I am blessed because my husband, Bear, is a fabulous daddy to our children.Bear is nicknamed Bear for many reasons. He is big like a bear. He is protective of his family like a bear. He is intelligent like a bear. He is ferocious when outsiders invade his

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Tomorrow is Father's Day and I just want to say that I AM BLESSED! I have a wonderful Daddy who I love very much! There are many fathers out there donating sperm and making babies, but Daddies are something special!My daddy means so much to me. I love him! My daddy taught me something extremely special. He shared his love of music and taught me to dance. He taught me how to really feel the

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I was reading through my daily blogs and saw this meme on Tender Thoughts and she's so flyy and HAD to do it because its about music.MEME Rules:1. Put your itunes/music player on shuffle.2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER WHATAfter you’ve answered all of the questions, tag 5 other people and then let them know they’ve

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Last night I made a batch of brownies. My family loves brownies. I made brownies all of the time last summer. It got so bad that Bear told me not to make any more brownies because we were killing a batch every night...yeah, they were that good. He didn't want us walking around looking like the Klumps.I made the brownies last night also because I needed to take dessert for my lunch bunch at

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We have witnessed and lived through a poignant moment in history. Barack Obama will be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States. If I could speak to Senator Obama, I would share these words that Glinda the Good Witch (Lena Horne) said best...If you believeWithin your heart you'll knowThat no one can changeThe path that you must goBelieve what you feelAnd know you're right,

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No, that's not Juicy Boy and Princess, that's my brother and I. I look at my kids and see us. Isn't it interesting the way our genes combine...

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I've lost weight and I feel wonderful! I feel much lighter without the weight, physically and mentally. I didn't go on any particular diet to lose the weight, although I did increase my daily water intake. I didn't begin a special exercise regiment, although I have begun to walk around my neighborhood since the temperature has warmed up. These things combined with the most powerful factor to my

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-67845287203060237502008-04-11T22:42:00.001-04:002008-04-11T22:42:05.489-04:00

So...I went home and tried to get my hair trimmed because my ends were a little split. I was telling my dad that I wanted to try to go to my mom's stylist to see if she could cut my hair and he suggested that I let her "do" it. I said, okay, if she can squeeze me in, I would let her "do" it. She said she could take me! Immediately I got excited! I haven't been to a hair dresser since 1991. Yes,

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-29899509959523739132008-04-11T21:43:00.001-04:002008-04-11T21:43:51.179-04:00

Last weekend, my linesister Miz Dazey celebrated her 40th Birthday party with a Monte Carlo night event. When we heard about the party, I immediately called on the best babysitters out there, my Goddaughters, the S Girls. The oldest S Girl couldn't come because she had a dance audition at one of the universities she was accepted to for fall '08 (I Feel Like Chicken Tonight!). The youngest S

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Have you ever had a JAM that you feel down in your bones every time you hear it? Well, Hot Music by Soho is mine. This song takes me back to my days at University of Maryland, College Park sweatin' in Prinkert Gym for a party. I tried to put it on my iPod, but iTunes doesn't have it yet. I jammed to it last weekend at my linesister Miz Dazey's 40th Birthday Celebration! It makes me want to

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-38733376645251517602008-04-11T21:09:00.001-04:002008-04-11T21:09:14.272-04:00

On March 31st, my beautiful baby boy turned one year old! I thanked God, I cried, and I shouted at the miracle that I was blessed to receive. Who knew at 21 weeks, that this juicy bundle of joy would change my life in the way he has. Juicy Boy is healthy, intelligent, active (running away with a spin move that always makes me laugh), inquisitive (yeah ya'll, he's nosy), and always processing

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-5998316944228701112008-04-11T20:10:00.001-04:002008-04-11T20:10:14.693-04:00

It's been a long time...since I've blogged. I thought I was just taking a "spring break," but life seemed to think I needed a little more time away from the blogging. I miss sharing my thoughts and updates on my life happenings. So, it's good to be back!I'm going to write a few diffrent entries to share what's been happening in my life. I hope that you enjoy and we get caught up. Thanks for

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-555820423335099782008-03-14T20:56:00.001-04:002008-03-14T20:56:22.650-04:00

I was reading a post on Afrobella today that made me breathe a sigh of relief. I finally heard someone with sense addressing the negative, racist campaign that Hillary Clinton is running. Keith Olbermann sums it up best. Please listen...

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I haven't written lately because I was blindsided a couple of weeks ago. I wasn't in an accident or anything, but I was completely knocked off guard by something that happened to a friend. She had a life change...the solid ground that she thought existed gave way. When I heard about what happened, I felt off balance. I felt like I was one of the pretty little gems stones in a kaleidoscope being

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-78069187904201822292008-02-25T22:21:00.001-05:002008-02-25T22:21:35.564-05:00

The past two years have been years of transition. I've moved, had another child, changed jobs, grown hair(!!!), grown spiritually, and emotionally. (Thank goodness I haven't grown physically;) During my transition some of my friendships have become closer. I have gained so much from my angelfriends (yeah, I'm talking about you!). You enhance my life, my family, my spirit. You keep me

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-69016275397962772012008-02-23T00:31:00.003-05:002008-02-23T00:46:20.051-05:00

Not to be outdone by her baby brother, Princess gave us a show too. She just has sooo many moves. The hair thing really cracks me up! She is such a girly girl.

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-15105002189723007512008-02-22T20:48:00.005-05:002008-02-23T00:29:28.078-05:00

We here at the Rhythm Nation were having some fun on our SNOW DAY! Juicy Boy can't help but feel the beat! Go Juicy...Get Busy!

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Happy Valentine's Day BEAR! I love you more today than yesterday...but not half as much as tomorrow! I hope everyone who reads this enjoys a day filled with positive energy and love from family and friends.

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Today was a special day for Princess. It was the annual school concert. She, her classmates, and peers sang for their adoring photo and video frenzied parents. They recited an opening Peace Poem and followed up with two songs about working together. Then they sang two songs about content they've learned, "Tell me the Oceans" and "Tell Me the Continents." After those big hits...(The songs

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I received an email earlier this week asking me to visit The Breast Cancer site. This is a wonderful site that provides information on breast cancer, shares survivor stories, as well as informs the reader about projects. The best thing about this site is everytime someone visits the site, and clicks the pink button on the home page, sponsors in turn pay for a free mammogram for a woman. It's very

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-83606668114635394832008-02-09T17:09:00.000-05:002008-02-09T18:08:30.397-05:00

What are you reading? Although my time has been filled with extra Juiciness since Juicy Boy was born, I still try to read good books. Well, let me rephrase that. I try to read good literature. I like to read books by some mainstream authors like Jane Smiley, Michael Crichton, Amy Tan, and Wally Lamb, but I really enjoy reading good African American literature. Now, let me be clear, I am not

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-84498838818531988852008-02-07T21:34:00.001-05:002008-02-07T21:34:40.820-05:00

I have been feeling like I'm going under. I can see the water rising from my hips to my stomach...my stomach to my shoulders...my shoulders to the top of my neck. The water is rising and I'm standing still. Have you ever had that feeling?That feeling lets me know that I am becoming overwhelmed. I have had at least six major deadlines at work within the past month and a half. I have had team

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-90478978554888000692008-02-01T18:14:00.000-05:002008-02-01T20:08:10.097-05:00

It's my birthday today! Yup, 38 years ago, Glo and Nick birthed this baby girl. I am blessed. I am healthy. I am happy. I am loved and in love. I have wonderful children. I am exploring me...and enjoying the journey while living, loving, laughing, & learning...in beauty, abundance, and strength with ease and grace. I have decided that this is my year to live my life like it's GOLDEN, as my fellow

jillybeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501793583688098057noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001319426474937374.post-37778150497188431342008-01-29T22:27:00.001-05:002008-01-29T22:27:18.849-05:00

I was just going through my blogroll (don't you love my lingo?!--I was looking at some blogs I like to read) and saw a post on Honey Soul Music about Droppin' Science, Greatest Samples from the Blue Note label. They did such a thorough job in their posting that I'm going to share it with you...On February 12, Blue Note Records will release Droppin’ Science, a unique collection of the legendary

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The other day, my girl's brand new car got keyed...at work. She was upset. I couldn't blame her at all. I was surprised that it happened at work. She told me that I'd be surprised at how much people hate on her. They hate so much that they tried to take away her joy by scratching up her car. She's not the only person who has people "hating" on her. It happens all around us. I'm with Mary

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Bear and I saw this guy at a basketball game with a dyed beard and cut. Bear was a few seats down and shouted that he was "feelin' some sort of way." I shouted back that "that jawn was corny and fake." He laughed. I told him there was no rounded nape and the guy was an impostor. That is an impostor for someone from Philly! Philly...my hometown has some wonderful things about it, as well as

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The radio has been pumping songs from "Graduation," Kanye West's latest album. Bear bought the album so I decided to check out the rest of the album. I'm one of those people who find a favorite song on the album that never gets airplay, but becomes my jam. Well, I listened to a few bars from the first cut and moved on. Then the second cut TOOK OVER right out of the gate! So, true to form, I

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Let's work to keep Dr. King's dream alive...WE ARE ONE (Maze, featuring Frankie Beverly)Can't understandwhy we treat each other in this wayTaking up timeWith the silly silly games we playWe've got our loveAnd no matter how it's said or doneWe are one no matter what we doWe are one love will see us throughWe are one and that's the way it isSometimes I feelThat we try and make each other sadThe

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My Bear is many things... He is a wonderful husband. He loves me, as I am, the way I need to be loved. He is my best friend. He is a wonderful father. You should see Bear and his cubs!! He loves them and protects them with the same ferocity. My Bear is a good friend to many. Everywhere we go, someone knows him...really, that is no exaggeration! We've known each other for almost ten years

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I was taking some time tonight to look at other blogs when I saw that one of the bloggers http://mesdeaucents.blogspot.com posted a video of one of my favorite songs. I got so excited because, although this song came out in the 80's, I have never seen the video. Well, I start watching the video and I'm still feeling the song, but the video is distracting me. It has nothing to do with the song!

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I just finished watching Grey's Anatomy, well, I should say, finished crying through Grey's Anatomy and was struck by the theme of the show. The program was all about faith. Faith in one's abilities. Faith in the sanctity of relationships. Faith in the strength of love. Faith in friendships. Faith in the honesty of others. Faith in the abilities of others. Faith that dreams do come true.

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Bear and I were just talking about how we used to say, "The first Black president...will be assassinated." As the possibility of Barack Obama becoming the first Black president moves closer to a reality, I pray that that is not the case. America is tired of old "W" and his nonsense, irresponsible actions, and detrimental behavior. America is ready for change. Now, we'll have to wait and see

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I am an educator. I graduated summa cum laude from Temple University with a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. I graduated from Peabody College of Education at Vanderbilt University with a M.Ed. in Reading Education. Many of my colleagues have similar educational backgrounds. So, why is it that some parents think that they can tell us how to do our job?!There has been

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2007 was a year of celebrating lives. It was the year that my family and I celebrated the birth of Juicy Boy and the life that God had given us/him. It was also a year that a few of my good friends celebrated the lives of their fathers, mothers, and other family members in home goings. Although my friends and their loved ones morned the physical loss of their parent, they also smiled, shared

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On the eve of the new year, I am reflecting, giving thanks and becoming excited about the possibilities. 2007 is coming to a close, and it has been a full year! A year full of trials (trials that we made it through!), blessings (especially the birth of my healthy, Juicy Boy one day after his due date, in spite of his premature intro), and growth (my hair(style)--thanks Omi, mind, and spirit)!

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Today is my mommy's birthday. She is a phenominal woman! I love her very much. This is her favorite version of Happy Birthday, so join me in wishing the best mother in the world (in my opinion!!!) a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Go Glo! It's your birthday! We're gonna party like it's your birthday!!!Love, Jillie

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I am feeling the Christmas Spirit, but I know some of you are not. Christmas is a tough time of year for many people. When your feeling you're funk, sing this Heather Headley song from a couple years back, He Is. I know this song was played on the radio and many people thought it was about her man. Well, Rev. Hicks, pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church in Washington DC, broke this song down in a

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This is my favorite time of year! I love the Christmas season! Bear says that I'm like Will Ferrell in ELF, "Santa's Coming!!!!!!!" I get excited the evening of Thanksgiving because WDAS starts playing Christmas carols. My heart feels good singing about and celebrating about the most amazing gift I've ever received...the birth of Christ.This is the time of year when people seem to understand

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Okay, in the past,I've checked out youtube.com when someone told me about a funny video, or when I was trying to share a funny video with someone else. I've also gone to youtube.com to hear a new song, or an old favorite (as you can tell from previous posts), or to check out a new dance. So, when I read about this guy with a frog voice singing about chocolate rain, I went on to check it out. This

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Today was a day of challenge. I had to deal with a challenge at work that got me fired up! I mean so fired up that I had to have some friends talk to me, help me focus, and calm down. I was still a little fired up when I went to pick up Princess from school...and then I saw her. She slowly started putting out the fire as soon as I saw her face and just took her all in...talking 100 miles a minute

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I'm on my break at school and blogging...I can't believe it, but I felt the need to write. I am busy. I know we all are busy with life's schedules...go to work, drop off children at school, complete assignments, make deadlines, go home, bring home the bacon, fry it up in the pan, and never ever let him forget he's my man! ('cause I'm a woman, Enjoli.) I'm sorry, I got caught up in the song. I am

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I am Black. I am unique. Those are six words that my princess knows how to read. They are from the book Shades of Black which are on my Shelfari bookshelf below. I am so glad that my princess knows these words, knows how beautiful her brown skin is, knows how beautiful all the shades of brown of her family and friends are. I am glad that she has a comforter set with black ballerinas on them (i

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My girl Erykah Badu is back with her new single, Honey. Erykah's voice and lyrics take me to another level/place. I'm not claiming that she's so profound and deep, she just enhances my life with her gift from God. Take a listen...

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I was tagged yesterday by my girl and fellow blogger mango mama (check out her blog Living Out LOUD http://livingoutloudnow.blogspot.com/) with a meme. What in the world is a meme? I surely didn't know. She told me it's when you are asked to share things about yourself and then you tag others, so the meme keeps going on. She told me she looked it up on google, so I did the same thing to get a

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I have felt a strong sense of uneasiness today. The uneasiness started yesterday afternoon when I heard that, Redskin football player, Sean Taylor had been critically wounded in his home with his girlfriend and daughter present. I'm not a serious Redskin fan. I know who Sean Taylor is, but I couldn't tell you what position he plays. But the violent invasion of his home and the senseless act that

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I was in the middle of writing my post for today when I got distracted. I was listening to my ipod and searching for some appropriate music when I heard Harvest for the World by the Isley Brothers. That is my serious Thanksgiving song! "Gather every man. Gather every woman. Celebrate your lives. Give thanks for your children. Gather everyone. Gather all together. Overlookin' none. Hoping

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this blog has given me good vibrations... it has allowed me to write for a purpose. it has allowed me to communicate with my friends and family in a different way. it has caused me to look for the good in my life, even if it comes in the form of rough patches, because i know that a blessing is incoming. it has allowed me to share one of my gifts from God.you all have given me positive feedback. i

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i've been hearing the screams of passion so much this weekend, that i think i'm going to join in. as much as i love the soundtrack from girl 6 (yes, it still plays in heavy rotation...just ask Bear, he'll tell you), that's not what i'm talking about. i'm talking about the strong, escalating, ear piercing screams of passion from my juicy boy because he doesn't want to go to sleep. mind you he is

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it seems like puff the magic dragon (the princess),the pea in the pod (juicy boy), and i were just trick-o-treatin' last week, but Thanksgiving is just around the corner. literally. Thanksgiving is a special holiday. Thanksgiving is a spiritual holiday (religious and not religious). it is one when my spirit gets full. my spirit is full because of my love for my family and the gratitude i have for

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i watched the wizard of oz with my princess last friday night (fridays are our movie nights). i thought she should see the other version of the wiz. don'tcha like how in my life the wiz is the "original?" anyway...after looking at both movies on back to back fridays i thought about what draws me to them. i have everybody rejoice (can't you feel a brand new day?!) and if you believe (lena horne

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