tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173069442011-11-27T19:27:04.070-05:00My ultimate life goal is basically to be Weezie Jefferson. I hope to have a business(es) that creates passive income enough to the point that I can choose to work or go to the "Help Center" and volunteer to help others. I want to be able to live comfortably and use my knowledge and skill to teach, help, or just make someone else's life better in some way. But until then, this is what I see, hear and feel in my soul. My thoughts, my truthiness, my stories, my testiment.Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.comBlogger581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-65649957916940745512008-11-05T16:10:00.005-05:002008-11-05T16:18:28.424-05:00

He told us "YES WE CAN" and I'm happy to say "YES, WE DID!" I am speechless... almost. I don't know how to truly express what i am feeling today. Last night was emotionally draining but one of the most exciting nights of my life. I haven't been so nervous since my wedding day. I am overwhelmed with joy and pride and excitement and relief.The photos and videos of people celebrating Obama all over

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-11128407929145330042008-11-04T14:29:00.002-05:002008-11-04T14:31:38.028-05:00

November 4, 2008 - Election Day.Tomorrow, Barrack Obama could be the first black President Elect of the United States. I'm thinking about how awesome it would be for a young African American or child “of color” to grow up in an era when the president looks like him or her. What a testament it will be to Black boys and girls everywhere that they can truly grow up to be anything they want to be!

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-33525092954701223912008-10-17T13:38:00.002-05:002008-10-17T15:09:44.681-05:00

I feel like I've been in a bit of a rut lately. I don't know if it's just being on the edge of depression from all the issues I've been having: having a house for sale for 1.5+ years, health and hormone problems, family issues, work pressures, having a husband who is perpetually traveling therefore making me feel alone a lot of the time, and just the general stresses of dealing with daily life. I

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-45150113024800741672008-07-01T20:27:00.003-05:002008-07-01T20:56:26.677-05:00

SIGH. Some days I want to have kids. Some days I'm not so sure. I turn 35 this month: the age at which you become "at risk" for problems with giving birth according to the GYN's. We haven't even been married for a year but everyone's bugging us about having babies. I guess I have a combination of issues that make me unsure about having kids.I wonder if I'm too selfish because I so enjoy having "

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-84902940844039540422008-05-19T16:06:00.008-05:002008-07-01T20:58:54.562-05:00

I JUST watched Janet Jackson perform "Rhythm Nation" on the Ellen Degeneres show. Three words: Fab. Yoo. Lis!At 40+ years old, Janet is an inspiration. While cosmetically enhanced, she still looks gorgeous. But even more than that, she's still got the moves. The precision of each step and motion of every finger and toe amazes me. Add that to the fact that she still can breathe enough to sing

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-76622365556022917022008-05-19T08:12:00.004-05:002008-07-01T20:27:34.935-05:00

Destiny Metropolitan Worship Church in Marrietta, GA, is where I've been attending service for about 8 months now. I have to thank "Leon" who suggested it to me on this blog. It's non-denominational but reminds me in many ways of my Baptist church back home in Virginia. The church is fairly young - a lot of 20- and 30-somethings. You can dress as you want (within reason) from jeans to suits. It's

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-25520609742483192962008-05-15T08:03:00.002-05:002008-05-15T08:03:00.821-05:00

... when there is a terrible storm?With all the tornados we've had lately in the Southeast, I wonder where all the birds seek shelter? They come right back out after the storm has passed, just as they were chirping loudly enough to wake me up this morning. I picture them finding abandoned buildings and huddling together to stay warm, perhaps even singing around a fire. But seriously, where do the

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-13331649093911825862008-05-13T09:53:00.003-05:002008-05-13T10:03:40.777-05:00

Yeah, I know I spoke on how happy I was that Hoda Kotb joined the Today Show's weekly crew but this 10am (EST) hour with she and Kathy Lee are tearing me apart. My schedule is all messed up now. From 7 to 9am, BBC gives me the world news. And normally I'd get all my local weather, style and beauty news, and learn some new stuff from my peeples on Today Show. But the emptiness that fills this

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-72544752890025055702008-05-05T08:16:00.009-05:002008-05-13T09:51:51.259-05:00

My husband and I just returned from a glorious trip to Europe. We spent 10 days between London, England, and Mallorca, Spain. I'd been to London several times and it is still raining and gloomy but we had fun visiting tourist sites via "The BIG Bus Company." We visited the London Dungeons, a haunted house of sorts; The London Eye, the largest ferris wheel in the world that lets you view the

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-15011252044935021762008-02-12T10:09:00.000-05:002008-02-12T10:32:41.260-05:00

WOW! Another year has passed on. I have mixed feelings when I look back on 2007. It was the best of times, and it was the worst of times. I went through some CHANGES, man! SO much has happened in just the last year of my life: getting engaged, moving to another state (UGH), having major surgery (Thank you, Jesus!), putting 2 houses up for sale (Lord, please let them sell soon!), getting married (

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-21162390475626965282007-12-05T15:43:00.000-05:002007-12-05T16:03:18.866-05:00

I's married now! Yup, it's been 3 full months. "How does it feel?" people ask me. Honestly, not much different than before. We "shacked up" for a couple months before the wedding. I knew most of his habits, so I was prepared. We're good at accepting each other the way we are.. ok, HE is good at it. I think I need more patience and work. But I'm getting there and learning to choose my battles. But

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-26104943695477926832007-11-11T20:46:00.000-05:002007-11-20T10:13:26.510-05:00

A wonderful thing happened to me the other day. I gave someone $10. I pretty much never tell anyone when I give to charity. It just makes me feel better when I give in private -- I believe there's something about that in the Bible, too, about giving when no one sees you. I've given to many a homeless person on the street -- sometimes when I've been walking or sometimes at an intersection when

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-29212359097698558752007-11-08T16:45:00.000-05:002007-11-11T20:45:05.314-05:00

Tag I am it! My girl, Butta, has tagged me, so here are the rules... A). Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog. B). Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself. C). Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs. D). Let each person know that they've been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.Seven Random UAin'tNevaLied Facts: 1.

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-54542000246066174162007-10-23T09:48:00.000-05:002007-10-23T09:55:20.724-05:00

OK, does anyone out there have a good church they can suggest to me in Atlanta? Hubby and I are searching so it's been a different one every other week since I've moved. I'm Baptist and need some good foot-patting, hand-clapping, gospel music. I also need a convicting, tell-it-like-it-chis, bible-based, Holy-Ghost-filled, preach-up-a-storm, pastor. The other thing is I'm not big on mega churches,

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-18433607658243171262007-10-16T09:05:00.000-05:002007-10-16T09:59:58.724-05:00

I'm frugal. Not cheap - frugal. I believe even if you have money, why spend it if you don't have to? There are many ways to achieve the same affect or get what you need without spending top dollar. I think this comes from growing up without a lot of money and learning to stretch the funds and still have fun with what we had. My parents believed in saving and never living beyond your means, and

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-5334471074293330322007-10-12T07:45:00.000-05:002007-10-16T09:02:09.004-05:00

Y'all know I loves me some Tyler Perry. The man is truly a talent of this decade. Me 'n Madea go way back -- like bucket seats.Well, with all the new hype surrounding Tyler Perry's latest motion picture production, Why Did I get Married? (in theatres this weekend) and after watching the Oprah show promoting it, I thought I'd share my own personal thoughts and at the same time give some insight

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-56724529204672353412007-10-12T07:11:00.000-05:002007-10-12T07:42:12.522-05:00

I just have to say that I'm loving that NBC's Today Show has made Hoda Kotb (what kinda name is that anyway?) a regular news anchor on the weekday show (formerly a weekend anchor).Along with Matt and Meredith, they've got the black (Al and Lester), Asian (Ann), and Latino (Natalie) demographics all covered. And I must say I'm loving Tiki Barber's becoming a national correspondent as well. Adding

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-35409460560975151312007-10-09T12:34:00.000-05:002007-10-16T09:04:08.626-05:00

Now that The "A" is my new home, I just thought I'd share some of my new discoveries with you...Seasons 52 Restaurant at Perimeter Mall. Awesome, fresh food, the don't deep fry and keep everything healthy and transfat-free. The pork loin and the scallops are to die for. Love the mini-deserts because they allow you to get a taste of everything! Thanks to cuz'n Lori for sharing this place! And if

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-28926976882638775712007-10-09T11:40:00.000-05:002007-10-09T12:03:08.740-05:00

I've been gone for a long time... I'm just not realizing HOW long -- almost 5 months. Forgive me! Life has been wonderful and tumultuous these last months and I have so much in me to share and get out of me... I fear my carpal tunnel will go into code red. Time had become such a commodity this summer, so blogging was one of those things (along with pleasure reading and working out) which had to

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-88695173684798495022007-05-15T07:41:00.000-05:002007-05-15T08:01:04.376-05:00

As I'm still on this theme of friendships and rationalizing how selfish people can be, my sister has asked me for a guest list for our engagement/farewell/bridal shower party she's throwing me and Mr. Hi-Fi before the migration to ATL. So, I'm going through my contacts list and come across those few people who I feel I don't really want to invite but it's kinda political and would be awkward if I

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-37878871272682021222007-05-10T16:52:00.000-05:002007-05-10T17:34:36.215-05:00

I've always believed that people are inherently good. I've always tried to give people the benefit of the doubt. I've made excuses for people who've done me wrong. I treat people the way I would want to be treated. AND I've been taken advantage of.This should be the happiest time of my life. I'm engaged to be married, I have new adventures with Hi-Fi and the fun of designing a new home in a new

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-55995554838752634842007-05-01T08:49:00.000-05:002007-05-01T09:09:59.579-05:00

ahhh glorious spring has sprungand like the birds, I'm soaringhigh on anti-allergy drugs that make me groggy and feel blah.my eyes itch as i take in your splendor of budding flowers and treesand i want to nap and be lazy. oh wonderful springtime!i'm floating like the tiny pollen molecules that stick to my clothes and inner sinusesand coat my car and kitchen counters in a chartreuse haze.should i

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-35852732638440484712007-04-24T08:37:00.000-05:002007-04-25T08:26:06.501-05:00

Good morning, Blogworld! In a depressing time of world war, random killings on college campuses (see previous entry), George Bush, a possible pending recession, global warming, and natural disasters, one may ask, "When will things get better?" In my own little microcosm, I am plagued with lack of motivation, frustration of stupid people who don't do what they're supposed to or say they're going

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-49633224221669153592007-04-19T07:41:00.000-05:002007-04-19T08:26:21.369-05:00

Is it me or does it seem like we're in the midst of a chapter in Revelations (The Holy Bible)? Crazy natural disasters like Katrina and tidal waves, freezing wind storms in the middle of Spring, mass killings here at home and in an unjustified war... what's next? Locust swarms and blood red oceans?Life is overwhelming sometimes. Just living from day to day can put insurmountable pressure on a

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-52087067297200366852007-02-27T10:07:00.000-05:002007-02-27T10:35:06.249-05:00

I just had to get this out and since I'm alone at home and no one would hear me scream other than my two cats who would just look at me with nonchalance. It's not good to hold things in, and my pressure's already up. So, I yellingly ask....WHY THE HELL IS MY PEPCO ELECTRICITY BILL $738?????This is abso-freakin-rediculous, is it not? It has doubled since the last bill. I admit, I figured it would

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-41831851886100923272007-02-23T13:41:00.000-05:002007-02-23T14:11:34.941-05:00

So there's this dog. Been on lots of TV talk shows (I've seen her on Oprah and Ellen and I'm sure she's been elsewhere) and video clips of her have been sent all over the world. What's so special about this dog named "Faith"? She only has two legs. This dog stands upright and walks like a human! And is just as happy and tail-waggin' as can be! Amazing! Right?History and science has shown us that

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-74367585040942971482007-02-23T12:10:00.000-05:002007-02-23T13:36:09.540-05:00

All I can say is YOU GO, GIRL! Fantasia had me in tears last night on American Idol as she sang "I'm Here," a signature song from the score of the Broadway stage play, Oprah's The Color Purple, where Fantasia will soon be taking on the role of Miss Celie. They had chu'ch up in there last night, and even Simon joined in with the standing ovation which is a rarity. Fantasia worked that song like a

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-6339684736762363412007-02-20T16:06:00.000-05:002007-02-20T17:09:03.394-05:00

By now, unless you live in a cave and have never heard of Oprah Winfrey, you've heard about "The Secret: The Law of Attraction". I watched it with my fiancee and we've been talking about it ever since.The basic principle in "The Secret" is that whatever you give your energy to, that is what you will attract - whether negative or positive. If you're visualizing and saying "I'm broke" then you

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-25656193672454840472007-02-15T13:43:00.000-05:002007-02-15T13:54:04.023-05:00

Happy Belated Valentimes Day to my Blogging Family! (Yes, I said ValenTIMES)I hope you all had an enjoyable, peaceful, fun and/or romantical day yesterday. I also hope that you felt very loved and cherished by someone or many, just as everyone should. And if you didn't have a "Valentine" to call your own, know that you have your Self to love and treat better than anyone ever could.I apologize for

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-60630832722843013452007-02-08T09:28:00.000-05:002007-02-08T11:02:33.592-05:00

Good morning, peeps and peepettes. I was inspired by a fellow blogger to write about my first crush. Again in the theme of leaving the old behind and starting anew, I thought I would write about it to symbolically "let it go." So here’s how it all went down…In kindergarten, I met a little dark brown boy... Jarrod*. Jarrod had the smoothest skin I'd ever seen and the brightest smile south of the

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-60972696368946957692007-02-07T12:51:00.000-05:002007-02-07T13:28:59.937-05:00

This whole Tyra Banks controversy is getting ridiculous (just like the Isaiah Washington getting gay therapy two weeks ago but I digress...). I just have to "weigh in" on this one though. These two radio DJ's Opie & Anthony have now shown the difference between having a big ass and being a big ass. How childish is it that they've now put a big banner outside of CBS Studios that says "Tyra Banks

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-21874081937513514472007-02-07T10:58:00.000-05:002007-02-07T11:38:29.771-05:00

Well, now that my love has been claimed by Mr. Hi-Fi (he doesn't have a blog yet) with this purty new rock on my finger, I realize it's time to leave the old things behind as we embark on a new life together. When true love exists in any space in time, I believe it's virtually impossible for it ever to be erased or eliminated. Love is love - then, now and always. So, while I know I must prepare

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-37747677152417076382007-02-05T11:52:00.000-05:002007-02-05T12:32:11.025-05:00

Happy Monday, Everyone. I hope you all enjoyed the Superbowl yesterday. Big Thanks to Butta for a lovely time and the yummy chilli. Although I was looking for an Anti-Superbowl Party to go to, I ended up at Butta's Superbowl Potluck Set and I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed watching the game. I didn't realize how much I actually knew about the game until I was right-on with the refs as I called

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-50823503700980382562007-02-02T12:25:00.000-05:002007-02-02T12:49:09.725-05:00

So today is National Wear Red Day in support of awareness for Women and Heart Disease - our #1 killer (of men, too). So, I might put on some red this afternoon when I have to go out... it happens to be one of my favorite colors and I look pretty good in it, too. I've done the "wear black in support of...." this or "wear white in support of..." that, but I must come out of the color clothing

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-6575308876830876202007-02-02T11:14:00.000-05:002007-02-02T12:23:23.873-05:00

Well, it's the same thing every year. It's Superbowl season and I feel like the pigeon-toed, lazy-eyed step child of the Western World. I'm not into football (baseball either but that's another story). Never have been. Doubt I ever will be. Been to several pro games... Washington Redskins (of course), B'more Ravens, ATL Braves, and the Houston... umm... what are they called? The fun of it only

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-8878218691530101982007-02-02T10:40:00.000-05:002007-02-02T10:59:25.737-05:00

Why should you never steal cheese from a Mexican restaurant?....Obviously, it's Na-Cho cheese!(ok, i made this one up when i was 8 years old. feelin' kinda corny today.)

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-79583297419962444962007-02-02T10:35:00.000-05:002007-02-02T10:39:20.997-05:00

Perfect gift for your single male buddies who love to nap (or female buddies, if they go that way).

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-21360265671489124982007-02-01T11:46:00.000-05:002007-02-01T13:46:53.353-05:00

Club Nouveau - Situation #9. Click to play clip

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-68201982374689357732007-02-01T10:16:00.000-05:002007-02-01T11:23:10.576-05:00

OK, well technically I could live without them, so this is really more of a review of my most cherished blessings - the things I'm most thankful for. I suggest you make a similar list of yours. When you're feeling alittle funky (like I am today with this gloomy, cold weather), go back to your list and reflect on how blessed you are. Continue to add to it whenever you think of something new.Music,

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-20420652011660207442007-01-31T18:43:00.000-05:002007-01-31T18:47:18.450-05:00

My boyfriend's cousin gave me this great idea. It seems that one of her girlfriends who's single was burgled once while she was home alone. It was dark and as soon as she realized an intruder was in the house, she yelled at the top of her lungs, "{Insert manly name here], COME QUICK AND BRING THE GUN!" And the intruder actually ran off! Hopefully, I'll never have reason to use it but I just

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-16811850149091077552007-01-31T15:53:00.000-05:002007-02-01T11:46:37.929-05:00

Sitting here listening to whatever's on my HD and an oldie but goodie comes on and takes me back. Way back --"Sukiyaki" by Grammy Award Winners, A Taste of Honey. The disco group started in 1970 and released their first album in '78. The girl duo of Hazel Payne and bassist Janice Johnson (originally there were 2 dudes in the group too) made music that today has been sampled on countless TV shows

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-77893776004645818612007-01-31T13:32:00.000-05:002007-01-31T14:00:18.256-05:00

I love this song not only for it's lyrical beauty and simplicity but it just soothes me when I hear it. It makes me think about how blessed I am and that no matter what I go through, Love is always there waiting for me. I think Fred Hammond is one of the greatest lyricists of our time. Hope this inspires you today.When Love Calls You Home1997, Matters of the HeartLyrics by Fred Hammond, Performed

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-40412825989224412002007-01-30T16:16:00.000-05:002007-01-30T16:18:46.483-05:00

Check out this game on Ellen's site that gives you song phrases. You have to tell whether they are from "Hip Hop" songs (Hint: It really should be called "Hip Hop/R&B or Not") or not. Kinda fun. I'm sad to say I missed a few. Enjoy!http://ellen.warnerbros.com/game/hiphop/

Meilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038804759981146006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17306944.post-35824199842569651202007-01-30T16:07:00.000-05:002007-01-30T17:17:11.479-05:00

Just got my yoga on and showered, so I'm feeling really relaxed. When I do yoga, by the end of the routine, my mind gets super focused. I start to hear the voices inside. It hit me that tomorrow's the end of the month, the last day of January 2007. That number rings in my head - 2007. Seven is the number of perfection, completion (as is discovered in the Bible and other historical texts), and

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It's no secret that I love food. I love to entertain and I love to cook for others. Living alone gives me the chance to experiment and indulge in guilty pleasures so I just thought I'd share. I was just inspired by my yummy lunch to share a few of my favorite food concoctions that I've kept secret for many years. I try to find creative ways to eat/snack that are healthy/low cal, too. Some, you

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As you know, Mahatma Gandhi, the great spiritual leader was much of his life barefoot as he seeked self-sufficiency and made his own clothing. This lead to many a corn on his feet, as he was known for his long marches and protests in his search for non-violence and truth. He also had a thin, frail body and was plagued with bad breath because of his minimalist diet and fasting and was know to even

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I may be late to this but it cracked me up so i had to post. Thanks, Sarge.

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...and while you're at it, take my dignity, too!Unless you're strung out and "Feenin'" like Jodeci, most people wouldn't give all that up -- especially for some joker you're not even married to and hasn't at least shown you in some way that he'd give you the same in return. I'm speaking as a female here, but I'm sure this goes for both men and women, gay or straight.Today, I am beside myself with

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For alla y'all out there from Alabama or deep in the "dirty", this won't seem odd to you. I grew up singing the jingles from many a country-fried commercial like this one. This one was particularly catchy and made me feel nostalgic, so I had to share. I must say bruh man is light on his feet.... Enjoy!

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Is it just me or does Serena Williams look a whole lot like Sandy "Pepa" Denton of the great 80's rap group, Salt 'N Pepa? Just saw Pepa on TV while channel surfing... i think she made an appearance on VH1's The Surreal Life and for a second I thought it was Serena. Check it out...

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TV One had an "All About the Andersons" (AAA) marathon this weekend. I feel guilty for watching almost all of the episodes (I was cleaning house simultaneously, so that's my excuse), but I must say this is a really good sitcom. Much like My Wife and Kids in that I never watched the first run during prime time, I'm really digging the synicated re-runs of the sitcoms. They are wholesome shows that

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What exactly does a wink really mean these days?wink: Pronunciation: 'wi[ng]k. verb1 : to shut one eye briefly as a signal or in teasingSignal for what though? Say somebody winked at you, like, ummmm, ohhh... let's just say.... your girl's man. Ok, here's the sichy-ay-shun. Picture it... Sicily... 1948. OK, fa real doh... We were at a little cocktail party. This was only the second time I'd ever

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My friends know I've been saying this for years. It's been one of my major goals life - "to be a woman of leisure." That’s my American Dream. It doesn't mean I want to marry rich (though I have nothing against it!) or that I need to win the lottery (would love to!). It means that I am not working or paying bills for my health or because I really love it. Being self-employed or owning businesses

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What do you call a blind deer?I-have-no-eye-deer.What do you call a blind deer with no legs?I-still-have-no-eye-deer.

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This topic has been on my mind for a while. I spent the holidays surrounded by family including 7 nieces and nephews - all 5 and under. Some of them are bad. I mean not bad like evil-bad, but they are so spoiled rotten that I couldn't stand to be around them for more than a short time. There were a few times I had to go into a bedroom to get away from the screaming, crying, and temper tantrums.My

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Dear LOVE, You spoke to me just now while I was in the shower. And I'm so grateful for being able to hear You. How wondrous it feels to hear Your voice and know You are with me."I'm not done yet," You said. I thought, "Say what?" Lately, I've been hurting, stressing, being down about turning older and still being single -- having relationship after relationship and having them not work out…

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As you move into a new year and think about all you've done and all you wish to do, consider your passion. Think about and write down the thing(s) you love to do most. How can you move closer to realizing your passion and making it something you can do all the time? Perhaps you have a passion that you can turn into a career. Perhaps you have a passion that you've done nothing with in years. I

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I just came across a GREAT saying that i really liked so I thought I'd share along with my thoughts. Read on if you have time..."Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional."WOW! Think about that. It really had me thinking back on so many times in my life when I've experienced pain and suffering. A death of a loved one, Losing something I cared about. having my heart broken. We tend to think Pain

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