ANOTHER RELATIONSHIP

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I was just sitting at home watching, Will & Grace and got to thinking about Mel & the Professor's Blogradio show that airs tomorrow at 9/8 est on the topic of "Cheating"...I was also listening to Syleena Johnson's, "Another Relationship" cut and thought of the lasting affects infidelity could have on a person...It never feels good when it's you, so why do people continue to engage in more than one relationship at a time? HOWEVER, I was thinking while listening (her lyrics I will type in Red), to the song and what I came up with was while you might think you were being slick or making a pimp move could really mess with someone's head.. And, it could give them abandonment issues, contribute to them having low self-esteem and give them the sense that they are not worthy to be loved..(but we know in the final analysis they are in control of their self worth)...but I'm just saying if you are not part of the solution, then you are most definitely part of the problem... humm

I gave you my expectations of the relationship, and if we both chose why are you still playing games... I'm sitting at home waiting on you to come so we can spend a nice quiet night together and I have the house all cleaned, smelling good, I smell wonderful with your favorite fragrance, negligee and my Zsa Zsa Gabor slippers with the fur on them....Syleena Johnson is piping through the speakers singing her heart out,

I could just hear the anxiety in her voice, because she has not a clue why she is being cheated on....She totally feels at a lost because she felt that she had invested her time and energy into this nigga and he has renegged on the agreement. What does the other woman have that she doesn't, she is begging for some answers to her questions because she still loves him and wants so terribly for this thing to work.....

But, on a personal tip I feel that I am a prize so therefore I will not spend my time and energy on a relationship that is not going anywhere...You cannot make someone love you, so you have to pick your self up and keep it moving.. Because, at the end of the day all you have is yourself, and if you continue to let someone else control your thoughts and put the value on your self-worth, then you are putting your faith in the wrong counsel. You are something to somebody, and if you have to spend time alone getting to know you more intimately, then so be it....

"Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation. For tis better to be alone than in bad company"…George Washington

"Soloist" subject won't watch movie

'Soloist' subject won't watch movie
Published: April 21, 2009 at 6:03 PM


The schizophrenic musician whose life is portrayed in "The Soloist," won't watch the new Hollywood film because it is too disturbing for him, his friend said.

The movie is based on actual events and stars Jamie Foxx as homeless musical prodigy Nathaniel Ayers and Robert Downey Jr. as Steve Lopez, the Los Angeles Times columnist who befriends Ayers and brings attention to his talent.

The real-life Lopez told the New York Post Ayers attended the premiere of the movie about his life, but kept his eyes shut the entire time.

"He's frightened by things on TV screens or movie screens," Lopez said. "Nathaniel hears things and sees things we don't. ... His days are spent trying to figure out what's real and what's not. It doesn't help that, in this case, some of the images are representations of him, and that the movie includes some fairly dramatic scenes of his breakdown."

Director Joe Wright told the Post he hired hundreds of Ayers' friends and acquaintances from the Lamp homeless community center in Los Angeles to work on the movie.

"I felt far safer there than in the offices of Hollywood and Beverly Hills, where you're very likely to be stabbed in the back," Wright joked. "Downtown, I found the community to be very open and trusting. And with proper laughter. In Hollywood, if you say something funny, people kind of say: 'Ha. That's funny.' But they don't actually laugh, which I find slightly disconcerting. Whereas the members of Lamp, we had proper laughter. And tears."

I cannot wait to see this on Friday.

http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2009/04/21/Soloist-subject-wont-watch-movie/UPI-75501240351418/

OFFICIALLY MISSING YOU

Tamia - Officially Missing You -



The teenage clerk at the grocery store kept looking at me really funny, because I came through his line with all these plastic produce bags. In all of these bags I had my goodies for tonights sexy. I had about a handful of white grapes, one jalepeno pepper, one peach, 5 strawberries, one lemon and I had to buy the whole jar of pickles and I had caramel sauce and some Cool Whip. Wow, I was getting moist in the store just thinking about what I had planned for tonight...


My baby was cuming home and I had a terrible itch that needed to be scratched. So, I had already taken a trip to the salon and got the hair did, nails done and my body waxed. I don't like hair on my body so I always have it waxed off. At first I started doing it just for me, but then my baby got excited with the way that it felt too so I knew it was all good. I had everything together, I had rubbed down the house and had it smelling all good. I brought new sheets for the bed, because he is very attentive and notices everything. He would like thfact that I had purchased some new linen for his homecoming. Everything was set so I ran me a bubble bath and soaked my body to make it all silky for my man. I want him to know he is HOME!!


After my bath I didn't fully dry off because the body oil that I like goes on better with damp skin. It gets into my pores and premeates all night, I don't want to leave any stones unturned. I walk through the living room and light some candles and I go into the kitchen for a last minute check on my surprise. I hear his key in the door and I get a tingle in my belly, because my baby is here and I am SO READY TO FEEL HIM, my breast stand at attention and my senses are heightened. He comes in the semi-lit kitchen where I am standing at the sink and lightly kisses my neck. WHEW WEEEE, I have missed him...HUMM I moan while he takes me around my waist and lets me know he has missed me as well...Then he says, BABY I HAVE MISSED ME SOME YOU!!!! He then starts rubbing my breast through my silk robe, that's all I have on because I don't have time to wait on him to undress me... I tell him to go get in the shower because I have to do something and I will be finished about time he gets out....He agrees and says, "what done got into you, I love coming home", you know you are a freaky little sumthin, sumthin....But, I'm only freaky for you baby, I assure him...


I have produced a great mixed cd for his homecoming also, and the song by Tamia, "Officially Missing You", is the first 3 songs. I have some Gerald Levert, "Feel Real", several Luther Vandross, The O'Jays, Donell Jones, Manhattans and LTD....I am getting my freak on tonight, and I mean it....Jonathan comes out of the bath with that big monster standing straight up and I just get torn up by just looking at it. He is packing 11 inches, (I measured so don't play) and it is as round as a can of Vienna sausage, I'm just saying....I then instruct him to lie on the bed and I blindfold him, he was kinda hesitate but he knew I had something wonderful for him. I then started feeding him my purchases from the store and he had to guess what it was that I was giving him. Of course he knew everything, and then I told him there was one more thing that I needed for him to guess. I got up on the bed and ever so slowly lowered my pelvis down to his face, lick this baby OOOHHHH, that shit feel too damn good.......Jonathan started sucking my honey like it was honey from a bee, ARGGHHH,


DAYUUUMMM BABY...


UUMMM....


"I MISSED YOU DADDY", I was so weak after that I had to lay down to get my self together.


Jonathan then started at my toes and worked his way up, when he got to Ms. Kitty he said he wanted me to turn around to the foot of the bed. Of course, I knew what that meant, so I had no problem obeying his commands. He turned around and started kissing me on my forehead and sucked my lips and would suck them semi-hard and then quickly release them so they would sorta pop...DAGGG BABY, I like it when he do that shit there... Jonathan then goes to my breast and gave them a wonderful workout, cuz he know I love that....but, I was really waiting on him to get to my pie because I knew that was cumming....Before he got there, I couldnt wait I grabbed his monster and started taking care of some serious bidness...I love this man and wanted him to KNOW THAT I WAS HIS WOMAN FA LIFE...I sucked him like my ice cream was melting on a 110 degree day in Texas, I would have sucked the skin off that mofo (If that's what he needed)... I didn't want to leave not one drop.....Because, remember I just bought these new SHEETS!!!

I AM SOOOOO CONFUSED, JUST TELL ME WHY...

I had been seeing on several websites about the Momma of the Year Award for stripping with kids in the room but, this is tooooo much. What really could be going through this girls head while she was dancing around shaking her ass to the camera with those lil bitty kids walking around? This is a crying shame, and the other people in the room who let it happen are just as much to blame...We are going to have to get it together people.

SO MUCH LOVE

Okay ya'll yesterday was about being the OTHER WOMAN, SIDELINE HO, SIDE PIECE, ETC...Today is about being the WIFE, MAIN, the Mama to Yo Kids...

Ya'll know I listen to music about 11 hours a day so errythang always comes back to music lyrics with me....My Ex Orlando used to always tell me that women put too much in to music, I beg to differ my little Young Buck...Maybe if these new artist would quit making so much bubble gum music people would have a better understanding on life....Back in the day even if yo Momma'nem didnt tell you something, some artist was singing about it and that helped a gurl to know how to deal with certain thangs, I'm just sayin...

Orlando once told me a story about him having a problem in his past relationship because he had a phone friend that his folks didnt know about....WRONG ANSWER, Cheating starts in the convo whether you want to believe it not....Thanks, SmokeNLove Doc, if you havent checked out his blog today, you should he is spittin much game ova there....Ladies when your man is not telling you what you need to hear, or giving you compliments, another mofo in your ear telling you that he wouldn't do you like that, you are a dime piece in his eyes (even though you were a size 20...He likes big boneded WOMEN!!!! See that's how you end up johnny wide on somebody's couch wondering HOW IN THE HELL DID I GET HERE?

But, back to my regularly scheduled programming...Men do you know how devastating it is for a GOOD WOMAN, (Meaning Me) feels when the man she has chosen, given her heart to, SEXED YOU HOW YOU WANTED IT, (even though some of that shit, skurred the hell out of me and plus it HURTED REAL BAD) been there for him through whatever he was going through, i.e. financial setbacks, problems @ work, baby mama drama, yo Mammy acting a fool an plotting shit behind my back and just BEING THAT SHOULDER FOR YOU TO LEAN ON... And you turn your stopid ass around and do me DIRTY.....This is not a male bashing blog, I LOVE ME SOME BALD HEADED BLACK NIGGA....DONT EVER GET THAT TWISTED PUHLEEZE...But, that shit does not feel good when it is YOU, EVER...

So, B ANGIE B'S question is , "Why do you have to look for LOVE out there, when there's so much LOVE HERE? As my Philosophy Professor, Dr. Hardy, at Tennessee State University says, "That's one of those endearing questions"...Something to make you go, HUM...GOOD QUESTION, FELLA'S WWWWHHHHYYY????

The Open Toed Shoe Pledge

----- Alright ladies, it's that time of year once again!!! I think we need to be reminded of a few things. So my sisters, PLEASE, raise your big toes and repeat after me below...

The Open Toed Shoe Pledge As a member of the Cute Girl Sisterhood, I pledge to follow the Rules when wearing sandals and other open-toe shoes:




I promise to always wear sandals that fit. My toes will not hang over and touch the ground, nor will my heels spill over the backs. And the sides and tops of my feet will not pudge out between the straps.


I will go polish-free or vow to keep the polish fresh, intact and chip-free. I will not cheat and just touch up my big toe.

I will sand down any mounds of skin before they turn hard and yellow. I will shave the hairs off my big toe.

I won't wear pantyhose even if my misinformed girlfriend, coworker, mother, sister tells me the toe seam really will stay under my toes if I tuck it there.

If a strap breaks, I won't duct-tape, pin, glue or tuck it back into place hoping it will stay put. I will get my shoe fixed or toss it.

I will not live in corn denial; rather I will lean on my good friend Dr. S choll's if my feet need him.

I will resist the urge to buy jelly shoes at Payless for the low, low price of $4.99 even if my feet are small enough to fit into the kids' sizes.

This is out of concern for my safety, and the safety of others. No one can walk properly when standing in a pool of sweat and I would hate to take someone down with me as I fall and break my ankle.

I will take my toe ring off toward the end of the day if my toes swell and begin to look like Vienna sausages.

I will be brutally honest with my girlfriend/sister/coworker when she asks me if her feet are too ugly to wear sandals. Someone has to tell her that her toes are as long as my fingers and no sandal makes creepy feet look good.

I will promise if I wear flip flops that I will ensure that they ac tually flip and flop, making the correct noise while walking and I will swear NOT to slide or drag my feet while wearing them.

I will promise to go to my local nail salon at least once per season and have a real pedicure (they are about $35 and worth EVERY penny).

I will promise to throw away any white/off-white sandals that show signs of wear... nothing is tackier than dirty white sandals.

Don't keep this to yourself - pass it on to other sisters

THE FIRST DOG'S WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE

Bo Obama has moved into 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and the nation has been watching and waiting for his arrival. Bo, a Portuguese Water Dog was chosen because of Malia's allergies. Everyone has their panties in a bunch because he didn't get the dog from a shelter. But, breeded dogs rarely show up at your round the mill shelter, so the Obama's gave monies to the Humane Society in D.C.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090412/ap_on_go_pr_wh/obama_promised_puppy

POWERFUL, NATURALLY

The breed: Portuguese water dog

Appearance: Robust, with a rectangular outline, and strong shoulders. A hard, penetrating and attentive expression. Coat can be black, white, brown, or combination of those colours
Temperament: Loyal and obedient to owners. Their pleasant disposition makes them good companions

Characteristics: Intelligent, brave and energetic. Exceptional swimming and diving ability, assisted by developed muscles and powerful tail, used as a rudder

History: The breed is traced back to the Portuguese Algarve coast, where fishermen taught them to retrieve tackle and drive fish into nets. The first written reference, by a monk in 1297, relates how one dog pulled a dying sailor from the sea. Introduced to America in 1968, with the arrival of a bitch named Chenze

Sources: http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/ , the Portuguese Water Dog club of America

JAMIE FOXX APOLOGIZES TO MILEY ON LENO

My boy Jamie Foxx has overstepped his boundaries on his Satellite radio show with some terrible remarks about 16 year old, Miley Cyrus. I usually take up for Jamie, but he did too alittle too much this time and had to come clean on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. I am happy that he did the right thing, cuz his new movie, "The Soloist" is coming out on April 24th and I will definitely be there.

NAACP CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

The NAACP and The Crisis Publishing Company have joined with Gibbs Smith to bring you a visually stunning and groundbreaking new book that captures the 100 years of the NAACP and The Crisis, NAACP: Celebrating a Century, 100 Years in Pictures ($40.00; 1-4236-0527-6; HC; 600 Color and B&W Photos; 472 Pages; February 2009). The NAACP is built on the collective courage of thousands of people of all races, nationalities and faiths united in one premise: that all men and women are created equal. From the ballot box to the boardroom, the NAACP has led the fight for civil rights and social justice.

NAACP: Celebrating a Century, 100 Years in Pictures covers the founding of the organization by Ida Wells-Barnett, W. E. B. Du Bois, Henry Moscowitz, Mary White Ovington, Oswald Garrison Villiard, and William English Walling, and follows it through to its widespread influence today. Featuring over 600 photos from the NAACP and Library of Congress archives, some of them published for the first time, NAACP: Celebrating a Century, 100 Years in Pictures is a must-have!

Copies of this groundbreaking book are available for sale directly at www.NAACP.org as well as all major book retailers, independent bookstores and online retailers. Buy your copy today!

JESSE JACKSON COOPERATING WITH PROBE

Poor Jesse Jackson, Jr., is still in hot water after talking to former Governor Rod Blagojevich. He stated in back in December that he had not done anything wrong in the alleged selling of the senate seat in Illinois, but it seems that Blago is trying to take everyone down with him.

Jackson is cooperating with an Illinois review board on the indictment of the King of Comb-over's but, it doesn't look to good for career at this point. Blago was indicted last week on several charges from corruption to attempting to sell a senate seat. He is a piece of work, to say the least and while being indicted was with the family at the Disney World Resort.

Jesse Louis Jackson, Jr. (born March 11, 1965) is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives in the Illinois 2nd congressional district, which includes Southland southeast suburbs and the Chicago Southside. He is the son of activist and former presidential candidate Jesse Jackson, Sr., and has served in his current post since winning a special election on December 12, 1995. His wife, Sandi Jackson, serves on Chicago City Council. Jackson also served as National co-chairman of President Barack Obama's presidential campaign.

I personally like the things that Jackson has done for Chicago and hope he can continue serving in the House after all this mess is over. Why is it that people get caught and start snitching all the time?

DAVID "POP" WINANS DIES IN NASHVILLE

Father of the Winans, BeBe and CeCe has passed away in Hospice of Nashville on April 8, 2009. He apparently suffered a heart attack and stroke in October of 2008 and was moved to hospice care in January.

Pop and Mom, "Delores" met while in the Lucille Lemon Choir conducted by James Cleveland. They have ten children together and are signed to their daughter CeCe's label PureSprings Gospel. They organized yearly Christmas concerts at Mercy Hall in which their ten children participated.

A statement from the Winans family indicated that Mr. Winans passed away quietly in Nashville with wife Delores, with whom he long made music under the name Mom and Pop Winans, at his bedside.

"The Winans Family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers and continued support, but would appreciate privacy at this time," the family's statement said.


Information on services for Mr. Winans is yet unavailable.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARCEDES

We celebrated Marcedes' birthday last night and had a great time. Bridgette was on time and that was shocking, but she had her new friend Randall with her and it all made sense. Randall was a good sport cuz you know we gave him the business and asked one thousand questions but, he held his own. He is definitely a nice person and a keeper.

In attendance was Marci, Tobias (her folks), Cilla, Tee Tee, Niece, friend, Michelle, Bridgette, Randall and of course, Me. We had good food and great fun. I hadn't been around most of them in a very long time, so it was nice to play catch up. It is so important to stay in touch with friends cuz life changes so fast. I meet this group of ladies while attending Tennessee State University, GO TIGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The next big event coming up is Marcedes receiving a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from Middle Tennessee State University in May of this year. Happy Birthday Marci and Congratulations.

Michelle Obama and Mom grace cover of Essence

Now, Mommy Robinson is being recognized as a key figure in the White House. Marian Shields Robinson, Michelle Obama's mom is sharing the April cover of Essence magazine with daughter, Michelle. They both look stunning and show that the Mom keeps herself up and supports her daughter and son in law, President Barack H. Obama. Mrs. Robinson, now 72 , retired from her job as a bank secretary to assist Michelle and Barack with the girls while he was on the campaign trail. She has since moved into the White House to help get the girls settled but, will be moving back into her own home some time in the future.

Robinson, now a widow, married Michelle and Craig's father, Frasier Robinson in 1960. She is the first live-in grandmother in the White House since Elivera Doud, in the Eisenhower administration. She has been dubbed, "the First Granny."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/07/marian-robinson-michelle_n_183970.html

TIGER GEARING UP FOR THE MASTERS

April 6th thru the 12th is the Masters Tournament in Augusta, GA. Amatuer golfer, Bobby Jones dominated the game in the 1920's and 30's. He made the game of golf exciting and fun to watch. One of my favorite movies is "The Legend of Bagger Vance." It also starred Matt Damon and Joel Gretsch as Bobby Jones.

The famous "Green Jacket" is presented to the winners and historically it was worn to identify past winners so that Club Members could easily spot them if they had questions. Tiger Woods won his first jacket in 1997 @ age, 21. But, on August 12, 2009, he is going for his fifth jacket win. Tiger Woods is a powerhouse and after that invigorating win at Bay Hill on March 29, 2009, I wait in much anticipation for the Masters Tournament.

Everyone is not happy about Tiger having a great swing at golf, in 2005, when he took the Masters title, fellow golfer Fuzzy Zoeller made some pretty racist remarks about Tiger. Although, Tiger didn't address these remarks, his caddy Steve Williams was called under fire recently about remarks he made about Phil Mikelson's "man boobs." Williams evidently doesn't like some of the attitude that is shown to Tiger and he lashed out.

Golf appears to be a very boring game, and it is at times, since he covers four days of tv time. But, things can get pretty intence too. I love the game and can't wait to sit back with some beef stew, cornbread and some ice cold lemonade.

Michelle Obama @ Madame Tussauds

WASHINGTON (CNN) — First lady Michelle Obama joins an elite group Tuesday.
She is to become the third U.S. presidential spouse with a lifelike wax figure on display at Madame Tussauds, a museum and tourist attraction.

Figures of Jacqueline Kennedy and Hillary Clinton stand in the museum alongside lookalikes of Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan, George Washington and Martin Luther King Jr. as well as Angelina Jolie and Will Smith.

Madame Tussauds touts its new addition as an "incredibly lifelike" figure in a sleeveless red dress based on the purple dress she wore when her husband claimed the Democratic nomination for president.

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NORTH CAROLINA TAKES NCAA TITLE

The North Carolina Tarheels won against Michigan last night for their 5th NCAA title.

In an article on the "Associated Press" by Aaron Beard:

"A lot of outside people were saying we have to win it all or it's going to be a failure," Hansbrough said. "Well, you know what? It's not a failure. We came back to win a championship. We did, and we got the job done. There was a lot of pressure, but no one's disappointed in this locker room."

The horn had barely sounded when the Tar Heels (34-4) ran to midcourt, mobbed each other and jumped around on the Final Four logo. Some fought back tears, others couldn't wait to grab those championship T-shirts. This was a title a year in the making, starting the day those four players came back and made the team everybody's preseason pick to win it all.

The Tar Heels were just too much for the Spartans, who were playing in front of a home-state crowd and hoping to be a diversion from the economic woes that plague the city.

It turned out the Tar Heels had plenty to play for, too.

"Having the cause for Detroit is one thing, giving up millions of dollars to come back to win a championship is a pretty good cause, too," Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said. "That makes me feel good for them and our game."

Hansbrough finished with 18 points, the final game of a career in which he set the Atlantic Coast Conference's scoring record and the school's rebounding mark.

Lawson had 21 points and a championship game-record eight steals, while fellow junior Ellington scored 17 of his 19 points in the first half to help the Tar Heels take a commanding lead. Green, a senior, had just six points before fouling out with 1:41 to play.

Still, the stats didn't matter. Not to a group that had carried the Tar Heels to a regional championship game in 2007 and a Final Four last season, only to fall short each time.

Not this year.

They roared out of the gate to take a double-digit lead in the first 4 minutes and made enough plays near the end to thwart the Spartans' desperate, but ultimately futile, comeback attempts.

"No one tried to play over their head and try to do things they weren't able to do," junior Deon Thompson said.

The moment was particularly sweet for Hansbrough, who talked openly about how badly he wanted to win a championship from the moment he arrived in Chapel Hill in 2005. He became one of the few four-year stars seemingly left in the college game and the first returning AP national player of the year since Shaquille O'Neal in 1991.

Lawson, Ellington and Green all opted to enter the NBA draft so they could work out for teams. But coach Roy Williams said none had the guaranteed draft position they wanted — Ellington and Green didn't figure to be first-round picks — so they opted to come back for another push.

With their top six scorers back, the Tar Heels started the year as the unanimous pick to win the championship. They played through injuries and under the weight of impossibly high expectations, including questions of whether they would go unbeaten. Hansbrough — praised for his determination and gritty work ethic — was even criticized for his game not being what it was last season.

But it all paid off Monday night, when they completed a dominating run through the NCAA tournament in which they won every game by at least 12 points. They were the first team to win every game by double figures on the way to the title since Duke in 2001.

"We came back to accomplish something," Green said. "We had to make some sacrifices. We had to give up a lot of individual things to make this work. There were some times where we had some slip-ups, but for the most part, I think we did a great job of working with each other and leaning on each other — especially in March."

Congrats to North Carolina on their victory.

SHE DONE BEEN

She Done Been - Gerald Levert

Why you keep doing this, Eugene? Huh, I'm tired of playing games with you, when are you coming clean? This is the conversation I have had with him every week, it seems, lately. I am sick of him, I am trying to stay with him for the kids sake. But, my patience is getting very thin. And, I know he has a jump off chick on Crenshaw, he swear I don't know about her. I was going over Auntie's house and saw him leaning up against my damn car, all up in her grill. WHAT THE PHUCK? He got me messed up, I'm just waiting on my raise next month and I'm OUT OF HERE, PIMPIN!!! I would love to stay here, but I don't really want him to know where I live.
See, he didn't start off like that, he was all good. But, I guess its part of my fault, because I married him when I was preggo's with our first baby. Listening to him, telling me he wasn't gone cheat no more after I caught him with his other BABY MAMA... I have forgiven him time after time, trying to be a good wife to him. But, of course, he is taking my kindness for weakness. That's what I get for taking the challenge of being with him and thinking I could walk away from that Monster he was packing...Not He was the FREAK OF THE CENTURY, NOW I KNEW I WASN'T GONE BE ABLE TO JUST WALK AWAY FROM THAT... Didn't look for the other qualities my Mama taught me...See, again, my fault...Letting my "little girl", THINK for me...WRONG ANSWER!!!! See, he got sexing on lock boy...Cuz, that's all his simple bringing to the table right now, because he is definitely living above his means. He a pretty good Daddy, sometimes...He will take the boys to the football field for practice for me when I have to work late. Now, don't get me wrong, he ain't paid for the opportunity for them to play or the uniforms. I even have to give him gas money to take them, NOW WHAT KINDA MESS IS THAT?
I must have bumped my head hard, when he hit me in the bathroom. I fell on the side of the vanity, in the kids bathroom..See, that's what I'm talking bout, he has started hitting me when the kids are walking around. They haven't seen him yet, but they are going to eventually...He at least used to wait until they were asleep. I don't even have hope that he is going to stop laying his hands on me, anymore. He has promised that shit for the last 5 years. Every time I try to leave, I'm pregnant and hormones all out of wack. But, I love him and don't want to think about raising our kids alone. The kids love their Daddy, so I take all this mess he putting out. I didn't get married to get a divorce. I thought only uneducated women got abused, WRONG...But, he didn't start doing that until we got this big ass mortgage. I didn't want my credit messed up by just leaving, so I thought it would get better. I thought we were living the "American Dream", that our kids would have life better than we did growing up. But, he is just like his father, it seems. And, he has to be in complete control. So, since I make a six figure salary, he can't handle it and hits me.
But, its getting harder to hide the bruises from my family and co-workers. My administrator even called me into his office one day and asked me was anything he could do for me. You know I was too embarrassed to even look him in the face. So, I usually just deal with my clients and don't talk to the co-workers. But, thank God, it didn't keep me from making Partner at the firm. I am blessed that he went on my work ethic and not what I must be going through at home. But, once the judge, even asked to see me in her chambers to ask about my big bruised lip one day....Can you imagine how awful it is for me to have to go in court representing my clients looking all beat up? He used to only hit me where I could cover it up, but now he doesn't care. So, that further lets me know its time to GET OUT OF THIS SITUATION.
I mean, I did it right, I thought. Graduated second in my class from law school at Howard. I was on the fast track to greatness, or so that was the plan. Eugene was doing well too in his computer software company. But, he wants to be ALL FLY in the streets...So, he can't afford to be pushing a CL600 Coupe Mercedes, $3,000 suits and playing golf three times a week. That shit is not cheap, so I have to pay most of the bills at the house. Ain't that some shit, but that's okay, I'm out of here next month. I have to keep telling myself that, because that's the only thing keeping me sane right now. Cuz, if I think about my situation too long, I'm gone hurt that negro. That girl can have him, but I am selling this house we live in. She won't be laying up in MY HOUSE, NAW BABYGIRL...They must got me twisted, I know I haven't shown much spunk lately, but they won't enjoy this house. They will have to live in her section 8 with all them heathens she got ova there. Cuz, once I get my alimony and child support from him, it won't be much left for her and her kids. But, that's not my business, I have to worry about me and mine.
A little disclaimer right here for the noseys. I don't have a man, so no this is not a real story. It is totally fiction, I have never been smacked by a man in my life...

Nancy Green: Aunt Jemima icon

The A.B. Frost painting of Aunt Jemima, as she was in the early days.

Nancy Green (November 17, 1834 – September 23, 1923) was a storyteller, cook, activist, and the first African-American model hired to promote a corporate trademark as "Aunt Jemima".

She was not only one of the greatest advertising icons of all time, but Aunt Jemima was also the advertising world's first living trademark. And, as with any such icon, she's had her fair share of controversy. But did you know who the real Aunt Jemima was? Born into slavery in 1834, the woman who would become known to millions as Aunt Jemima was really named Nancy Green. She was a warm, friendly woman who also happened to be an excellent cook (though, interestingly enough, the famous Aunt Jemima pancake recipe wasn't hers. It belonged to a company called the Pearl Milling Company). And it was in 1893 that she was discovered in Chicago, at the age of 59, by one R.T. Davis.

Head of the R.T. Davis Milling Company, Davis bought the pancake formula from Chris Rutt and Charles Underwood when the Pearl Milling Company went bankrupt. And though it was Rutt and Underwood who came up with the name "Aunt Jemima," it was Davis who decided to use a living person to endorse it.

History was made that year at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, the very first time Nancy Green went public. It was there that she, with her charming and animated personality, engaged the crowds and supplied them with thousands of pancakes. In fact, she was such a sensation that police had to be assigned to keep the crowds moving!The rest of the story made marketing history. Soon, Nancy Green signed a lifetime contract with Davis, and her image was on billboards and advertisements all over the world. Davis was up to his eyeballs in pancake orders, and flour sales skyrocketed. Even after the Davis Company had to sell years later, Nancy Green remained the "pancake queen." It wasn't until 1923 when her legacy as a living trademark ended - when she was tragically struck and killed by a car in downtown Chicago. Two years later, the Aunt Jemima Mills were purchased by the Quaker Oats Company.

The famous image of Aunt Jemima was based on the real image of Nancy Green, an original painting of which recently sold for $9,030 at MastroNet. This painting was rendered by A.B. Frost, now regarded as one of the great illustrators of the Golden Age of American Illustration.

Aunt Jemima's image, however, has been modified since the days of Nancy Green and A.B. Frost. As social climates started to change and the 20th century wore on, many became offended by Aunt Jemima's image and felt that it was an outdated and negative portrayal of an African-American woman. If you take a look at today's Aunt Jemima, you'll notice that her kerchief is gone and her hair is styled. She wears earrings, and appears slimmer and younger. She does, however, have the same warm and inviting smile that she's always had.

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TENNESSEE TITANS STILL ON TRACK

According, to Gary Estwick of the Tennessean newspaper, the Tennessee Titans are still holding their own with 90% renewal ratings of season ticket holders. That is a very good thing to hear at this time in our economy, because so many people are losing their houses and jobs. But, I say if you have to wiggle something else for what you love, go for it. As long as your kids and financial obligations are taken care of. We have to have some normalcy in our lives or we are going to explode.

I want to remember all the people who felt there was no way out and took their own lives or lives of loved one's. We need a big revival in America, and with Easter coming up is a good time to write down what you are thankful for. Sometimes when you put things on paper you get a better prospective.

May God Bless you and your families.

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090401/SPORTS01/904010403

THIS IS WHAT THE ANGELS SOUNDED LIKE...

I had the pleasure to see Lacresia Campbell once a long time ago, and she came down the aisle and tore that church up...I love her voice, and had to just post this video of her with the Soul Children of Chicago. The choir is under the direction of Walt Whitman and he does an great job with their harmony.