Hiram Revels

In 1870, Hiram R. Revels became the 1st African American US Senator (which also made him the first African American in the US Congress). He is one of only six African Americans to have served in the Senate.

Hiram Revels

(Google Image)

Facts about Hiram:

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  He was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina in 1822 to a dad of white and black ancestry, and a mom of Scottish heritage.
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  He was ordained as a minister in 1845 and was imprisoned in 1854 for "preaching the gospel to Negroes".
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  He established private schools in Maryland and Mississippi.
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  His election was met with opposition by the Southern Conservative Democrats; they argued that no black man was a citizen, but Revels supporters refuted the argument stating that only applied to blacks who were of pure African blood and since he was of mixed ancestry that did not apply. Revels was elected by a vote of 48 to 8 (the 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868 granting citizenship to ALL persons born or naturalized in the US)
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  His term lasted one year during which he fervently fought for equality.
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  He died in January 1901 while attending a church conference.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiram_Rhodes_Revels

Broken Dreams

As children bring their broken toys with tears for us to mend

I brought my broken dreams to God because He was my Friend.

But instead of leaving him in peace to work alone

I hung around and tried to help with ways that were my own

At last I snatched them back and cried "How can You be so slow?"

"My child," He said "what could I do? You never let them go"

~ Author unknown

One of the hardest things to do is let go. We hold on so tightly to things that are meaningful to us: our careers, our children, relationships, anything that we consider valuable. It's scary to let go of the familiar, of the things we want to protect so dearly...but as the old addage goes 'the tighter you hold on to something...' well, you know the rest.
It's like sand, when you grab it, it slips right through your fingers, but watch the difference when you cradle it gently in your hands.
So DO your absolute best of course, but have Faith in God too. Have faith in yourself that at that very moment you are giving it your all. When you give it everything you have, there is no room for regret....but remember to let God do His thang too.
Have a Blessed day people!



I heart Green Day...everytime my son heard this song he would be so focused and sing along to it...he just LOVED this song...and he was only about 4 or 5 years old.

Granny stop hollering out mih name!

Granny

It's the 2yr anniversary of my granny's passing. We didn't have the typical grandmother/ granddaughter relationship but of course I miss her.
I was (and in some ways still am) a rebel lol. She was SOOOOOO old-school! I mean STRICT! When I went to the movies, if the movie ended at 6pm, THAT'S the time she wanted me home...6 PM!! I was like "Could you give me time to take a taxi home at least?!" (smh). There were no sleepovers, no male friends visiting (much less a boyfriend), no NADA! I didn't understand her and she didn't understand me, so there was a LOT of friction!
I wasn't into half the mischief she thought I was but I didn't go out of my way to ease her mind either. I didn't drink or do drugs (I stole my grandfather's cigarettes occassionally because I thought smoking was too cool) but all I wanted to do was hang out with friends and do things that teenagers do. When she wouldn't let me hangout, I did it anyway. I excelled in school, so my thought process was 'hey I'm doing well academically so get off my back, I just wanna hang out sometimes'...of course in hindsight, I understand WHY she was that way.
Later on in life I started realizing just how much she DID love me... in her own way e.g. she would cook a meal for the family, and if it was something she knew I didn't like, she would cook something else for me. I imagine it must have been hard for her, seeing her daughter in me (my mom, who passed away when I was 3 yrs old), or having to raise a fiesty granddaughter with her own ideals and arrogant ways (what do you really know in your teens? lol)...and I was always the "Why?" child. You couldn't just tell me the sky was blue and I would accept it...no, if I saw a hint of gray in there I wanted to know 'why?' lol. THAT is considered being rude in my family. You listen to the adults - no matter WHAT they say -  end of story! lol

It wasn't until I told her I was pregnant (already an adult and out of the house) that we had a breakthrough in our relationship. It was THEN that she told me that all she ever wanted was for me to get my education and graduate from school. Since I'd done that and was working and supporting myself, she felt that I would be alright. It was the first time that my grandmother and I didn't have an awkward conversation. As a matter of fact, she told me about how SHE felt each time she got pregnant (she had 9 children - God Bless her!) and how my grandfather always wanted 'dis ting' (sex)... at that point in the convo I didn't want to bond anymore, it was just TOO much info!! lol

Now that I have a son, I would probably choke the crap out of him if he went hanging out after school and I had no clue where he went...but I'm also learning to nurture our relationship. He could talk to me about anything and he's allowed to ask 'why?' if he genuinely wants to know something (not if he's being fresh...trust me, parents know the difference! lol).
As always is the case, I sometimes find myself saying to him SOME of the stuff my grandmother said to me, and I CRINGE because those are the lines that I HATED when I was growing up. I guess she had some clue about what she was talking about after all! :)


General Degree - Granny song! lol

So Beyonce DID make it to Trinidad after all

Beyonce spotted in Trinidad

(Google Images)

They fussed, hooted and hollered that Beyonce would take away from their revenue in the aftermath of Carnival, but the R&B D-D-DIVA made it to Trinidad after all to perform yesterday.

Some of my friends who attended the concert said that she KILLED IT (as usual) and so did local performers Machel Montano and Destra.

I wish I was there (even at $1600TT a pop! Yes that's how much they paid for tickets, VIP I think...about $260 US)

I heart Beyonce. I think she's a phenomenal entertainer and if you listen to her "I AM...YOURS" cd live in Vegas, that girl's got some pipes on her! (My friend, Michelle, is probably rolling her eyes and fussing as she reads this but that's ok! We agree to disagree sometimes lol)

As for those of you who may not know what Carnival is, it is a FUN parade throughout the streets of Trinidad. Actually it is a VERY big event in Trinidad and Tobago and the partying starts RIGHT AFTER Christmas (yes, we Trinis party any and every chance we get lol). It is an entire production: the parties, the steelpan competitions, soca (a.k.a. calypso) competitions and of course the parade. The parade last for 2 days, usually the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday...yes it's so nice, they do it twice lol. The costumes are gorgeous (and sometimes rather skimpy - so you fellas will have plenty eye candy! :)  but it is something you should experience at least once in your lifetime (so put it on your "bucket list" now! lol)

Here is my darling friend, Jo, sexy as ever in her costume!

Feeling stuck in a rut? Listen...

...well read actually :)
This is my own mini infomercial, just for US!

Sometimes in life we feel stuck. We may have access to everything in the world that we possibly need, and yet we feel like we're driving in mud. The wheels keep spinning but we're just NOT GOING ANYWHERE.
Well I think it is a great indication that we need to reflect and re-evaluate. Sure as human beings, we tend to sulk, depression creeps in and we feel absolutely hopeless. It's natural for us to feel that way at times. HOWEVER, we have to remember that we CAN decide if we are going to attend our own pity party OR if we are going to live our BEST life TODAY!!!
So cry, scream, yell, bawl, talk to yourself (and hope noone calls the white-coat people to have you escorted away), and when you feel you've had your moment to get it all out of your system, ask yourself "What am I going to do TODAY to live my BEST life?". You woke up this morning, so you've been given another opportunity to LIVE TODAY.
One of my favorite Maya Angelou quotes is "Each of us has the right and the responsibility to assess the roads which lie ahead, and those over which we have travelled, and if the future looms ominous, or unpromising, and the roads back uninviting, then we need to gather our resolve and carrying only the necessary baggage, step off that road into another direction. If the new choice is also unpalatable, without embarrassment, we must be ready to change that as well".

So I send my LOVE out to each and every one of you!
HAVE A FANTASTIC DAY !

MY Winter Wonderland Lyrics

Here's the thing, are you listening?
Right now outside, it is snowing,
A beautiful sight, but I won't be happy tonight
When I'm shovelling in this Winter Wonderland

Gone away, are my supers
And I'm left, in this stupor
To clean up these files
Will be here for a while
Working in this Winter Wonderland

In the driveway I could build a snowman
Just the thought of that sure gets me down
He'll say: are you on vacation?
I'll say: No man!!
Then I'll get pissed off & kick him down!

Later on, I'll conspire
As I thaw out, by the fire
I'll sit there and hate
on all those who went away
And left me in this Winter Wonderland

Cause in Trini right now there's no snowman
I'm sure they're having fun acting like clowns
drinking, partying and chilling at the beach...man oh man
the beach sure would turn my frown upside down

When it snows, it aint' thrilling
And my butt, sure is freezing
I'd frolic and play, if only I went away
Far away from this Winter Wonderland....

on an islaaaaaaaaaaaand,
far from thiiiiiiiis
Winter WOOOOOONNNNDERLAAAAAND  !

How much wood...

...could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? WHO CARES?????? All I know is that little rodent saw his shadow and that means six more weeks of WINTER?????!!!!! Ok first of all, whose idea was it to NAME the groundhog? (sideways glance)...WILLIE and PHIL???? smh ('shaking my head' for those of you who are not hip (....is it even hip to still say 'hip'? my son told me I'm so 2009! lol). Secondly, who made the groundhog the weather man/pet? The world is a sad place when we rely on a rat to tell us how much longer we need to bundle up.

Anywhooo, as for THE GRAMMYS.

My best friend and I had a serious discussion about the Grammys. She thought it was 'the worst ever'...but I beg to differ! I LOVED it! I thought they were all amazing performances! Where do I begin? Lady Gaga? Phenomenal! I love her..she zones out when she plays and is totally engrossed in her performance...ok so I might not wanna sit directly behind one of her head pieces at a show but I'd still love her. (My bff loves her too btw).
Jamie Foxx - funny and so talented. Love the Opera bit of his performance.
Pink - my new hero, did her trapeze act WHILE singing... wet... and in heels?! That deserves applause!
And Beyonce? Moved across the stage on her knees while twirling her head around and around and around, got up, continued singing, never missed a beat or a note (and did not stagger either)? Well I went home and tried to re-enact Bey's performance. I decided 'how hard could THAT be'! It didn't matter that I had no music, no knee pads and about 2 (or was it 3?) glasses of wine at the Grammy party...at that moment I said to myself "I could be Beyonce". I got down on my knees and...they started buckling from the pressure of my weight! Did I stop there? Nope! I tried to swish across my living room, on my knees of course, while humming Alanis Morrissette "You Oughta Know" to myself. Well my knees now look like the prototype for a grater and as for the twirling of the head, I almost gave myself a damn concussion! I heard crick-crack and that was it...I was down for the count! So you know what? Beyonce gets two thumbs up from me JUST for that!

Here I am proud that I finally was able to get off the floor!

At the Grammy Party with Daniela, Regi and Galia

And could I just say how much I LUV Rihanna?!

Rihanna - Essence Pics

Here she is looking gorgeous at the Grammy Awards and I LUV this dress!

Quick sidenotes: 1. Happy Bday to my niece Leilani and my friend's daughter Mai.

2. Today, 140 years ago, the 15th amendment was passed allowing ALL citizens to vote despite race or color.

"Dealing" by Eric Roberson & Lalah Hathaway

Someone told me about this song today. I heart it so I'm sharing with you...(and by the way it took me a hot minute to figure out how to post this video OK... lol... but I did it! ;)

GRAMMY WKEND..and the winner is...

Oprah? Well uhm no, she's not nominated for a Grammy but today is the mega-mogul's bday! SO? HBO! (Happy Birthday Oprah...lol...by the way, her company Harpo Films has an exclusive contract with?...yup, HBO).

Guess who? (Oprah images lol)

Oprah is known for her philanthrophy, her talk-show, being just about the RICHEST AFRICAN AMERICAN on...the...planet, her stellar performance in The Color Purple...and did you know she was Eudora, the voice of Princess Tiana's mom in The Princess and the Frog?!
Her childhood was certainly no walk in the park but she has become one of the most influential women of our time, PROVING yet again that it CAN be done!

And once again the Grammys are here! For as long as I could remember, this Award show has been one of my absolute favorite. I plant myself firmly in front of the tv, noone is allowed to speak to me, not even my child, ok MAYBE during commercial breaks lol, and I soak it all in.

My girl Lady Gaga, Bey, and Taylor Swift are all due to perform

(Billboard Image)

No word yet whether my girl AKeys will perform or not but trust to know I'll be firmly planted in front of a tv somewhere!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YA! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YA! HAPPY BIIIIIRTHDAAAY!

Today is my aunt Sherry's bday. Y'all already know she can cook her butt off (read my previous blog entries if you didn't), she is cool, well sometimes (she's a bit of a firecracker a.k.a. hot mouth but don't tell her I said that lol), she is funny, stylish, we share a passion for eating and travelling, and I heart her!

My Sherry Amour

I am also gonna shout-out my Aunt Pat and Uncle Ricky, both of whom have had birthdays earlier this month (16th & 17th)...and today is also Shauny's bday (Lalita's sister) and Shaena from NARAS.

HAPPY birthday peeps and God's Speed for many more wonderful birthdays!

Run Jesse! Run like the wind!

Jesse Owens - American track and field athlete

(Sept 12, 1913 - March 31, 1980)

(Wikipedia Images)

Interesting facts about Jesse Owens:

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  He was actually born James Cleveland Owens, but when a teacher asked him his name, she misunderstood his southern accent when he said "J.C." and thought he said "Jesse". (Born in Alabama, moved to Ohio) Ever since he's been known as Jesse Owens.
  
• He set THREE World Records in 1935 (one being the long jump; a record that lasted 25 years!).
  
• He achieved international fame by winning 4 gold medals in 1936 for the 100m, 200m, long jump and 4x100m relay team.
  
• Owens received the first sponsorship for a male African American athlete from Adidas (shoes).
  
• President Eisenhower named him the "Ambassador of Sports" (prior to that both Presidents Roosevelt and Truman failed to acknowledge him).
  
• He "was allowed to travel with and stay in the same hotels as whites" in Berlin, but back in the States he "had to ride the freight elevator to attend his own reception at the Waldorf-Astoria".
  

"The only bond worth anything between human beings is their humanness" ~ Jesse Owens

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Owens

Within 3 decades on the same date...

On January 26th 1934, Huey "Piano" Smith was born in 'Nawlins' (New Orleans) Louisiana. He is "a rhythm and blues pianist whose sound was influential in rock and roll".

Huey "Piano" Smith

(Google Images)

Some of his famous hits are "Rockin Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu", "Don't You Just Know It" and "High Blood Pressure".

On January 26th 1944, Angela Davis was born.

Angela Davis was "a vocal activist during the Civil Rights Movement and a former Black Panther". Supposedly she joined the organization after the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King Jr in 1968. She

has been "an activist and writer promoting women's rights and racial justice while pursuing her career as a philosopher and teacher".

Angela Davis

(Google Images)

On January 26th 1958, Ms Anita Baker was born in Toledo, Ohio. The Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter is one of the first voices in which I fell in love.

Anita Baker

(Google Images)

I remember visiting my aunt in Long Island one Summer vacation, and she had Anita blasting in the house. I was waaaaaaay too young to know what love is, (ok I'm STILL too young to know what love is lol) but I remember being so touched by her music that I played her cds over and over and over and over.... "No One In The World", "My Funny Valentine"....Lord knows I searched high and low until I finally found her cd with "Fairy Tales" lol.

Some songs just take you back in time...everytime I hear "Giving You The Best That I've Got" I'm taken back to a wedding I attended when I was younger (you know when you're young your family always volunteers you to be the friggin flower girl at SOMEBODY's wedding!) Well I remember the bride's sister singing this song to her and I thought 'THIS is going to be my wedding song!'

...of course years later I've changed 'my wedding song' ....millions of times lol

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALICIA!!!!

Today's my girl's b/day so special shout-out to Ms Alicia Keys!!! Y'all KNOW how much I luv Alicia right?
Singer, songwriter, producer, author, news correspondent, award winner, philanthropist, actress and just plain ol' badass on the piano!!

Alicia Keys

 (Google images)

And here's another phenomenal person to celebrate: my girl Ana!
HERRRRR bday was yesterday and we already started the celebrations since last week but that's ok...she could do that!  lol
She's crazy, fun, candid, she's one of the few people who share my sometimes crude sense of humor and I absolutely luv her to bits.

Ana and I

Here's to another year ladies!

If you're like me...

...and didn't know why Black History Month was consigned to February, here's a little insight...

Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) "launched Negro History Week as an initiative to bring national attention to the contributions of black people throughout American history". Prior to that many black Americans were not being recognized for their valuable contributions to society and history.
Dr. Woodson chose the 2nd week in February as an homage to Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, not only because both their birthdays were in February but also because of their influence on African-American history. The week was later extended to the entire month of February.

Dr. Carter G Woodson

(Pic from Wikipedia)

There are innumerous African-Americans whom have all made considerable contributions to our history so I've decided why wait until February?

I did not know that William Potts should be thanked for the traffic light. This policeman from Detroit "rigged it from parts from three colors of railroad lights and some wire and switches". Later in 1923, Garrett Morgan was credited for it because he patented the invention and sold it to General Electric. (He also invented a hair-straightening prep & a respiratory protective hood, similar to a gas mask). He was also the 1st African-American in Cleveland to own an automobile.

Garrett Morgan 1877-1963

(Pic from Wikipedia)

As I learn more, I will share with you.

http://www.infoplease.com/spot/bhmintro1.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carter_G._Woodson

http://transportationhistory.suite101.com/article.cfm/who_invented_the_traffic_light

Somewhere around the world...

(souvenir from "HAIR")

Somewhere around the world...people are joining forces to help Haiti (sidenote: Trinidadians are donating their Carnival 'party money'.....next time Beyonce)
Somewhere around the world...Pat Robertson and others (who believe Haiti is "cursed" because of "Voodoo") publicly announced their ignorance
Somewhere around the world...I was stunned to meet people who weren't affected by the plight in Haiti
Somewhere around the universe...their Mothership is on the way to pick them up!

Somewhere around the world...families were broken (images and people's wails clenched your soul)
Somewhere around the world...families were re-uniting (my nieces, from Ethiopia, are coming home ~~ Congrats J&C! Luv u guys!)

Somewhere around the world...I finally saw "HAIR" on Broadway. (If the music or the n u d i t y doesn't interest you, perhaps Will Swenson will...drooooool !)
Somewhere around the world...a cutie told me I looked 25 and totally made my day! (who cares if he's lying?) lol
Somewhere around the world...I was introducing myself to raisin spice oatmeal - yummmmmm
Somewhere around the world...I was watching my son sleep peacefully.....and my heart ached for those mothers who couldn't do the same
Somewhere around the world...I became even more thankful for alllll my blessings

Somewhere around the world...THE Teddy Pendergrass passed away (I'll "Turn Off The Lights" and 'light a candle' for you Teddy)
Somewhere around the world...a co-worker thought Teddy was her boyfriend's uncle (sighing and shaking my head!)

Somewhere around the world...a cab driver in NY would rather have me use my credit card for a $6 cab ride than to short change himself ONE DOLLAR because HE didn't have change
Somewhere around the world...that cab driver should be thankful that God is working on me!

("HAIR" finale - audience invited onstage)

(pictured 'hair' with Krystal Joy Brown and Darius Nichols of "HAIR")

Special Thanks: to Elizabeth Healy, Candace Jones and the entire NARAS staff who made the event a memorable one

                        Also to Darius Nichols, Krystal Joy Brown, Jackie Burns, Allison Quinn, Hannah Shankman and Will Swenson (castmates of Hair) whom I met and were all uber-friendly!
http://www.hairbroadway.com/

Please help Haiti...

When I woke up this morning, there it was all over the news: The devastating effects of the 7.0+ Earthquake that hit Haiti yesterday afternoon.
It is still too early for them to tell exactly how many people have been injured, or sadly died, but millions have been affected.
My prayers go out to comedian Wil Sylvince who has family and friends there, as well as "neighbor Cathy" in Brooklyn who found out that her grandmother is okay but they are still searching for her dad.

You can help by texting "Yele" to 501501 and $5 will automatically be donated to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund, (the $5 will be charged to your cell phone bill) or you can visit http://www.yele.org/ and click on Donate Now. Yele is established by musician Wyclef Jean http://www.wyclef.com/

You can read more at http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/cb_haiti_earthquake

Shhh...Men are like Victoria's Secret ;)

Recently I met with some of my girlfriends for drinks and while we were catching up, the age-old topic of MEN came up. Now we've all heard a million times (or more) that Men are from Mars...well I am beginning to think that it's just all about perspective.
As I chat with my friends, I had an Ally McBeal moment (you know, where she steps outta her body and watches the scene unfold?) well that's what happened to me. As I watched these beautiful, independent women and heard their HORROR stories I thought, what.... da..... heck???? I mean you hear countless stories of men doing some craaaaaazy stunts and the men just seem to be getting more and more creative...or dare I say BOLD!
But this is my spin on things ladies; I look at it like this. Men are like items from Victoria's Secret. They're attainable, sexy, they feel good on you, you feel good with them. It's soooooo hard to choose sometimes because you want them alllllll. They smell good, you wanna sleep with them, you can lounge with them.....BUT one thing we tend to forget is that we have CHOICES!!
Do you really wanna wear the saaaaaame pair of panties allllllll the time? (I know I don't!) There are days when there's nothing more comfortable than a pair of granny panties, or you feel sexy with that lace thong on even though you KNOW any moment it's gonna clone you... literally! Sometimes a push-up bra is just what you need: support! But other days you don't even want to see a bra because there's nothing in the world like FREEDOM! There are some that you play sports with, some that are "cheeky" and some that have absolutely NO LINES (of communication!).
And we all know we put men into categories. There's the Very Sexy one, the BODY, the Angel, the Multi-ways (one of my personal faves) and the Sexy (or not-so-sexy) Little (chuckle) Thing! I mean, I'm like a kid in a candy store sometimes...well lingerie store.
They come in all colors and sizes and you could wear them all to your heart's content until you find that "Perfect One"!
So ladies, please keep your options open and remember, this is OUR little secret ;) lol

Please note: If you are married/committed and planning to be unfaithful, please do not tell your spouse THIS blog was the reason you cheated. I am in no way liable for yo' ass-whoopn!
Also, I am not promoting promiscuity (unless that's what you do for a living...hey, the bills gotta get paid right? ;)

Happy Bday Mimi !

She's 2 years old today!

I remember when Lala and I met (we used to work together) and our friendship just grew over the years. We would laugh, eat, talk, eat...lol
Time certainly waits for noone...and today, her baby girl is 2.......already!!!!

Here we are at our first Yankees game!

Lala (right) was pre-Mimi then :)

This was at her baby shower (still no idea who that little boy is lol)

Happy birthday Mimi and Blessings for many many years to come!

HAPPY 2010!!!!

My New Year started off BEAUTIFULLY!!! I am sooooo looking forward to the prospects of this year.

I found a new love too...SCATTERGORIES!

I first played it on Boxing Day (the day after Christmas) when I visited some friends. They introduced me to Scattergories and Taboo. I had so much fun that I was hoarse for a few days :) Well we played Scattergories again on New Yrs Day...fun, fun, fun, especially when you're with a bunch of crazy fun people! (Shout out to Charlene, Mindy, Donna, Tasha, all their peeps as well as mine.)

As for New Year resolutions, I don't make any. When I wake up every morning, I look at it as another chance to live my best life; to keep in touch a little bit more, hug a little tighter, love a lot harder and have wild rambunctious sex with every cute man I meet! (KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!)

So HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Dream big & go for it!

Why?...........Why not?!

Much luv,
Mandy

As 2009 comes to an end...

...I smile to myself. This year has been great to me. Life has so many unexpected twists and turns but it's all about how you handle whatever comes your way. There've been times when my spirit was so broken that the ONLY thing that made any sense in my life was to pray. (By the way, from that experience I wrote the song "Your love is enough" and it is one of my favorites!)

I smile, in hindsight, because I am watching life unfold. God knows EXACTLY what He's doing, even when things are not going according to OUR plan. I am a firm believer in "everything happens for a reason!"

I have met quite a few wonderful people this year and even re-connected with so many others (thanks to Facebook! lol) and another highlight of this year is meeting Clydene Jackson. She is an incredible singer/songwriter with a long list of credits (everything from commercials to movies); most recently Avatar! She is really sweet with a great spirit and it was so worth being stuck in 2 hr traffic into the city, not to mention the risk of getting a ticket for parking by a hydrant...lol.

Clydene Jackson (center)

And what I'm about to tell you is CLASSIC so I had to share...

A friend of mine isn't speaking to his mother (they haven't spoken in a little over a year)..anyway, his wife tries to reach out to her so they send her a postcard for Christmas. She mails the postcard back to them with this note at the back of it...(pictured below)

(it reads: "Shove it!!! You call that a Christmas card? Get lost!!!

Even my apt # was wrong

Smoking pot again?")

I thought it was the funniest thing...the kinda joke you'd read only in e-mails, but this is for real!!  Hahahahaha...he's considering writing her back to ask "Does this mean you don't love me anymore?" lolol

Anyhoo...

I extend all the best wishes from my heart and my family to yours.

HAVE A HAPPY, BLESSED, SAFE, FUN, PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR !

Cheers to 2010!
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