Way Back Wed. - Milira - The Rain

This chic has a powerful voice. What ever happened to her?

7 year old wanna-be hoodrat steals grandmother's SUV for a joyride!

http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/us/2008/04/26/pkg.seven.stolen.car.wpbf
My crazy, 'bout to be broke ass would've been all over youtube...in handcuffs! I would've beat the bacon off of his lil rotund ass!

Once I got done beating the dogsled shit outta him, his ass wouldn't see another snack for as long as he lived!

*see why I don't like kids??*

Update - Crash kills girl on bike, injures brother

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/326BF2BEEF0C071B8625743A0012367C?OpenDocument
After watching the news & listening to the eyewitness reports (mostly minor children playing nearby), my heart is broken.

I thank you all for the support & prayers!! It means a lot!

Prayers Needed

http://www.kmov.com/topstories/stories/kmov_localnews_080428_ax.ac44f877.html
I need all the praying people to send up one for this family. I've known the 14 year old boy all his life (he's my BFFs {former} stepson). I didn't really know the little girl, but I do know the pain of burying a child.

Police: Man confined daughter, sired her 7 kids - Europe - MSNBC.com

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24337573/
Got your handbaskets ready? This world is going to hell!

Unemployment Compensation

This only applies to those who work in the State of Missouri. I have no knowledge of the practices of other states.

There has always been a huge misconception in the black community about this topic. Allow me a few minutes to clue you in.

People please, do not quit your job with the hopes of chilling at the crib for a few weeks collecting unemployment! 9 times out of 10, it's not going down like that.

Unemployment compensation funds are reserved for those who involuntarily lose their job due to being laid-off or fired. The system is not designed to compensate folks who just don't feel like working anymore.

I can only speak for my agency, but we will contest any claim filed by a person who voluntarily quits their job.

Of course I don't advise anyone stay at a job where laws are being broken, one that makes you unhappy, offers less than pleasant working conditions, etc., etc. Just keep in mind, if and when you quit your only source of income, you better have a Plan B.

As always, if you have any questions, let me know.

A Helping Hand

~A 360 Repost~

I did a little shopping.  Made some returns, exchanges & picked up a few gifts for nephews & nieces.

I had to stop in the grocery store for milk & bread.  Milk & bread?  Right!  Why do we even lie to ourselves like that?   I have never, ever been able to go in, get those items & check-out...seemed impossible (thanks to Muda). 

So I get to the checkout line with an estimated $60-$70 worth of stuff & there's a middle-age woman in line with a young child who appeared to be about 5 or 6.   She really did have milk & bread along with a box fish sticks & a bag of potatoes.  The little girl had a bunch of grapes in her hand.  As the cashier checks her out, she realizes she didn't have enough money for everything, so she told the cashier to remove the fish sticks & the grapes.  The little girl started to cry.  The woman told her she was sorry she couldn't get her grapes this time because they just didn't have enough money.  My heart broke.  (Due to personal tragedies, I'm likely to be an emotional mess at anytime during the holidays.) 

I told the cashier to add the fish sticks & grapes to my bill.  The lady looked at me & said, "God bless you child."  I told her that I didn't mean to offended her, I just wanted to help.  The woman told the little girl to thank the young lady for the grapes.  The little girl looked at me & said, "Thanks for the grapes young lady." .......the waterworks kicked in!   Now I'm standing in the checkout line with tears rolling down my face.

I know how we always say we are blessed & so forth & so on, but it may have been at that particular moment, I realized just how blessed I really am! 

Lord knows, I've seen some truly dark days, but I am still blessed! 

The purpose of sharing this story is not for accolades or recognition.  I just wanted you to how it felt for me to make the day of absolute strangers, especially the little girl.

PS  I know I've done plenty of wrong in my life & my ticket to heaven isn't guaranteed, but today, I think He smiled and said, "That's my girl."

El Nino Cocktail

Description:
Made from Havana Club White Rum, Cointreau, Strawberry syrup, Lemon juice and Fresh strawberries.

Ingredients:
1 oz White rum - Havana Club Silver Dry
1 oz Cointreau
2/3 oz Strawberry syrup
1-1/3 oz Lemon juice
2-4 Strawberries - fresh


Directions:
Mash the strawberries in the bottom of a highball glass.
Add ice, then the remainder
Garnish with a strawberry

Housing Resources for Several US States

http://www.socialserve.com/index.html
Affordable Housing, Rental Housing, Section 8 Housing, Accessible Housing and For Sale Housing

How Much did Your Baby(ies) Weigh?

This is another one for Starrdustt.  Her MiniMe (fetus) is a little less than 7 lbs and Mama thinks she's a little porky already. 

My mother was diagnosed diabetic after having me.  Diabetic women tend to have larger babies.  I was 9 lbs & 1.5 oz.  My middle sister was 9 lbs & 10.5 oz.  My baby sister was 11 lbs & 1 oz!  My mother was induced several weeks early with her because she was still growing.  My grandmother was convinced that she was carrying more than one baby.

My son was 8 lbs. & 6 oz.  My mother was in the delivery room with me & when they said his weight, she yelled, "Ha Mercy!  We don't do tiny babies."  The doc & the nurses got a kick out of that one.  I delivered without the aid of drugs.  I'm a soldier dammit, but the boy will remain an only child...on his mama's side!

My sister's 3 boys were all over 8 lbs & the twins were a little over 5 lbs each - which is great for twins.

I also need to add that all of the aforementioned deliveries were vaginal.  No C-Sections for this clan!

Now, how much did your baby(ies) weigh & how were they delivered? 

Fellas, even tho you ain't birthed ahn baby, feel free to tell us about your offspring.

Why'd He Make Me Big?

"Dear God" I began, with my face hung down
He answered back "Why the frown?"

"Why, may I ask did you make me this way?"
"What way is that? What are you trying to say?"

My body, Dear Lord, My face, it's too square
They are the wrong color, My eyes and my hair.

My hips are too wide, My belly too round.
When I look at my feet, I can't see the ground.

My thighs are so thick, My feet, they stick out.
My fingers, my toes, they are as big as a trout.

My eyes are too close, they're in the wrong place.

I'm loud sometimes, and bossy to boot,
Sometimes I wish I was just born a mute.

The Lord, he just chuckled, as if it was funny,
"Dear Child, you will learn, that's more than plenty."

Your hair and your eyes, those things don't matter.
It's the size of your heart, and not if you get fatter.

You have the gifts that I've given to you.
To cheer up your friends when they're feeling blue.

You make people laugh and forget all their sorrows.
Those are the things that make more tomorrows.

Your children and family, I put in your care.
Those are the reasons I put you there.

You're smart and you're witty, people love you.
Why can't you seem to love yourself too?

I thought a minute not sure what to say,
Then into my mind popped events of the day.

"They laugh at me, you know, people who see me
they think it's funny, but it hurts, cant they see?"

I've tried everything, to be as they say
small and thin, in a petite way.

The Lord looked at me, with a curious grin.
He said with a smirk "Who said thin was in?"

I made you perfect the way that you are.
Those magazines and models, they take it too far.

I made you bigger, because that's who you are.
There's nothing small about you my child.

You are too grande to fit those things they call "in".
To say you are grande is still putting it mild.

You have a big heart, so full of love.
You have deep emotions, no one can deny.

You do things largely, everything with pride,
your thoughts, your ideas, even the tears you cry.

I made you big.
That is a fact.
I made you like me.
Don't forget that.

You are too special to define
and even harder to confine.

~ Author Unknown ~

Can He Do it in Your Butt? - **Adult Content**

This ish is hilarious! Redneck comedy at it's finest.

First Juanita Now Gary Coleman

http://www.divorcecourt.com/episode/index.asp#e909?category_id=52
Episode 9DC143
Thursday, May 01, 2008 :

GARY VS SHANNON – PART I
Today on a special two-part session of Divorce Court, 80’s child star Gary Coleman and his new wife Shannon have come to Divorce Court seeking Judge Toler’s advice on their troubled marriage before it’s too late. Gary says he met Shannon on a movie set and was glad to know Shannon did not know who he was when they first met. Shannon proposed a year later after an argument. Gary is in love with Shannon and calls her his “star protector”. Shannon says she is tired of Gary’s anger issues and blames her for anything that goes wrong and is sick of playing the “blame game.” Do not miss pat one of a special two-part session of Divorce Court. (Show #1753)

Episode 9DC144
Friday, May 02, 2008 :
GARY VS SHANNON – PART II
On the conclusion of a two part session of Divorce Court, both Gary Coleman and his wife Shannon Price agreed to come on Divorce Court because they wanted Judge Toler’s marital advice. Shannon says she is tired of Gary’s outbursts and head banging against the wall episodes. Shannon wants Gary to start going out with her instead of staying indoors playing video games and playing with his train sets. Shannon also says she wants to have kids but Gary is not fond of them. Gary says he does not like going out and would rather spend his tine with his train set. Gary also says he does not want to have kids because he does not like them. Do not miss the conclusion of a two-part session of Divorce Court. (Show #1761)

Lay Offs - The ONE thing that completely sucks about my job.

Rating:	★
Category:	Other

You know I really enjoy what I do & I'm damn good at it (if I must say so myself.)

Lay-offs/RIFs (Reduction in Force) are the worst part of HR and management.

Today, I had 3 lay offs and I have 1 firing (poor performance) this afternoon.

The last time we had layoffs was in 2004 and 10 people (2 friends included) lost their jobs. Gladly all landed on their feet.

Who's buying? I need a drink!

Window or Aisle Seat?

Rating:	★
Category:	Other

The news just reported that the airlines may starting charging an additional $5 for preferred (subject line) seating!!! Ain't that a bitch?!?!

This is getting ridiculous! Not only am I a plus-sized chic, I have long limbs. I've been confined to the middle seat twice & both times I got sick. I've flown countless times and that's the only time it happened.

I guess I betta get serious about my weight loss plan & sharpen my claws for the battle with the insurance company to cover some kind of weight loss assistance!

George Michael - One More Try

Y'all know what time it is. This is my fav GM song. I'm in one of those moods so just roll with me.

Gas For 35 Cents A Gallon!

http://www.witntv.com/home/headlines/17550704.html
Talk about a big ass oops!

Intimidation seems to have role off the court, as well.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/columnists.nsf/sylvesterbrownjr/story/934CA960B113359886257433000EF51B?OpenDocument
This is a MUST read!

I Ain't Naked! LMAO

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

In response to the questions, comments & PMs received regarding my tiny profile pic, let the record reflect, I am not naked. I was wearing this tube top looking thing that I wear when doing my hair & makeup.

Sistas, you can exhale, I am not an on-line freak! LOL

Brothas, the above statement may or may not be true. I'll leave it to your imagination. *giggles*

Test your Earthquake Knowledge

http://www.nwcn.com/sharedcontent/features/flash/quake/during.html
This is a great reminder of what to do in the event of an earthquake. We (insurance industry pros) encourage you to take the quiz and discuss with your family at home.

Prom Night - May 12, 1990

My senior prom was a night I'll never forget.  I had a blast.  My date was the infamous baby daddy.

I had a part-time clerical job during my senior year.  I was determined to get the dress and accessories I wanted. Mind you they are in my basement somewhere.  I'm sure they're probably dry-rotted by now.

I still have the receipt from that dress.  It was on layaway for a month.  When I made my last payment, all I had left was bus fare home.

I didn't let anyone see it before that day.  I went and got my hair done, came home & got dressed.  My mother was just a boo-hooing when I came down the stairs. My then toddler son, goes, "Ooooooooo mama!"  He ran towards me & my mother snatched him back really quick.  She shook her finger at him & said, "Don't you mess up my baby's dress!"

His dad came to pick me up & it started raining!  I was so upset but determined not to let it get the best of me.  We made our obligatory rounds & headed to the downtown Sheraton. 

The food sucked, but the music was jamming!  We all had a fabulous time.

The whole hotel room afterwards thing was moot as far as I was concerned.  I already had a baby!  I went home, snuggled up with my bambino & called it a night.

Back in the day, Six Flags the day after prom was customary.  The donor's car broke down that morning so we didn't go.

Later on that day (Mother's Day), one of my classmates was gunned down & killed as she stood on her front porch.  She was leaving the house & headed for Six Flags.  {RIP Chelle}  That was a Mother's Day I'll never forget.

The few weeks we had left as high school seniors were not very happy ones, but we did what we could to make the best of it.

A White Folks Wedding

Yesterday, I attended my 1st white folks wedding.  One of my best work friends got married & I was there to witness. 

The bride & groom are both 47 years old.  She was absolutely radiant.  He was looking pretty dapper himself.  Neither one has children. This is hubby #3 for her & wifey #2 for him.

It was a garden ceremony & despite the less than favorable temp (about 55 degrees) & my 3.5 inch heels sinking into the ground (it rained the night before), it was a lovely event. 

Once the booze started flowing, it was on!  I get a kick outta watching white folks getting their drink on then trying to dance....hilarious!

My faith in finding & marrying my one true love has once again been restored.  Ya'll know I tend to lose it every so often.

Congrats to Mr. & Mrs. Key!

PS When (notice how I've gone from if to when?) I do marry, I'll give you all plenty of notice to save your nickels & dimes for my destination wedding!  

Child Support Drama

One of my cybersistas is going thru it right now, so I figured I'd dig up my 360 post on the subject...just for S&Gs (Red, that's shits & giggles).

Blog I - December 2006

Since I think my little shopping sprees may have gotten outta hand, I figured I needed log on & pay some bills & possibly juggle some funds.

I log onto my banking website & pull up my checking account & see the following:

Electronic Deposit Fam Supp Pay Cen

$15.59

10 years ago, I would've been fussing & cussing about that amount of alleged child support. Hell, my boy eats more than $15.00 worth of groceries a day.

Keep in mind I can't even remember the last time I received a child support payment, oh wait it was about 2 years ago & was for $23 & some change. However, I gave up that battle over a decade ago. As you can see it wasn't worth my time, energy or blood pressure. I figured I got myself into the situation, so I just need to do what's necessary to work it out...and with the help of Mama, Muda & Papa & by the Grace of God, I did.

To all of the dead beat moms & dads, Happy Freakin' Holidays!

Blog II - January 2007

The Deadbeat got a Job..... and health insurance!!!

 

Today, I received a letter from the Missouri Dept. of Social Service-Family Support Division. I haven't heard anything from the department since I got that whopping payment of $15.59!  I gave up the money battle with the donor over a decade ago. Sometimes, you just have to know when to say fuck it & move on.

 

Mind you, I barely communicate with the donor because I refuse to put up with anybody's bullshit, especially his.

 

Way back when, he was ordered to pay support & also ordered to maintain health insurance. Sometimes he did, sometimes he didn't. I didn't trip, I made sure my child stayed covered under my health plan.

 

The mail I received today, indicated that "Child is enrolled in NCP (non-custodial parent) medical insurance". Well I'll be damned!! He not only found gainful employment & didn't bother to tell me, he found employment with benefits! I just might take the chance & drop the boy from my plan. If I do, it will save me almost $200 a month in premium! Wow....

Oh, by the way, the boy was only covered for a few months & I had to pick him back up and am still covering him to this day.

Envy

Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz. Don Eduardo Silver Tequila
- Pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz. Blue Curacao
- Garnish: cherry

Directions:
Pour tequila into a glass and fill with ice. Add pineapple juice and stir well.Top with Blue Curacao and stir lightly. Garnish with a cherry.

The Comfort of a Man

Ladies, I don't know about you all, but after all the shake, rattle & rolling that happened during the wee hours of the morn, I realized I need the comfort of a man more than I thought I did.

Now, don't get me wrong or think this is an act of desperation, because it's not.  That would be the case if I settled for any old yahoo who comes my way & that ain't even happening.  Now more than ever, I want the comfort my father gave my mother & my grandfather gave my grandmother.

I want not just any man, not somebody else's man, not a "too many women-not enough time" man, not a lazy, shiftless, self-absorbed man, not "another man's" man (we know they're out there), not a good-for-nothing, (well maybe a good screw) man.  An honest man, a strong man, a faithful man, a loving, caring & passionate man, a self-sufficient man, a providing & protective man, a satisfying man, a man who complements me, hell, a handy man....a manly man, a real man.

Fellas please don't take this as a rant from another bitter bitch, because it's not.  I know you are out there, maybe not in my 100 mile radius, but out there nonetheless.

Just something that was on my mind.

Stephanie said it best.  Click here for a listen.

5.4 Earthquake Rattles Saint Louis!!

http://www.kmov.com/justposted/stories//kmov_localnews_080418_quake.7604b4d3.html
I felt this & it scared the bejeezus outta me!

It was about 4 am, when I felt the earth move....and not it a good way! My bed was vibrating like somebody dropped 4 quarters in the slot & my other furniture was shaking too.

I closed my eyes and prayed. I didn't know what was happening. Tornado is what came to mind first. I was kinda paralyzed.

The last time I can remember something like happening I was in elementary school.

*exhaling and thank Him, that I'm able to send this message*

My Doggone Car

http://www.chevrolet.com/uplander/
Yesterday, one of my coworkers noticed a large amount of fluid leaking from my car. We figured out it was radiator fluid. She followed me over to the dealer (so I wouldn't end up stranded on the side of the road). I had to leave the car & we go to Enterprise Rental. My extended warranty will only cover rentals on GM cars. This is the only one they had left. I feel violated! LOL My nieces & nephews however, love it. *eyeroll* I hate minivans, station wagons & anything remotely close.

Remember These Rhymes?

Miss Lucy had a steam boat
The steamboat had a bell,
Miss Lucy went to heaven and the
Steamboat went to...

Hello operator
Please give me number nine
And if you disconnect me
I will chop off your...

Behind the 'fridgerator
There was a piece of glass
Miss Lucy sat upon it
And she cut her big fat...

Ask me no more questions
I'll tell you no more lies
The boys are in the bathroom
Pulling down their...

Flies are in the meadow
The bees are in the park
Miss Lucy and her boyfriend
Are kissing in the...

Dark is like a movie
A movie's like a show
A show is like a tv set
And that is all I know.

********************************************************

Miss Mary Mack, Mack, Mack
all dressed in black, black, black.
Silver buttons, buttons, buttons
down her back, back, back
She asked her mother, mother, mother
for fifty cents, cents, cents
to see the elephant, elephant, elephant
jump the fence, fence, fence.
He jumped so high, high, high
he touched the sky, sky, sky.
And he never came back, back, back
till the fourth of July.

Way Back Wed. - Cry No More - II D Extreme

Ahhhh...the 90s! Love this song!

Remember these?

Waterbeds!

My parents & grandparents hated waterbeds. Never had anything good to say about them, so naturally being my curious & sometimes rebellious self, I wanted one when I got my 1st apartment. However, since my bedroom was on the 3rd floor & I had a toddler son, common sense kicked in & the waterbed idea was on hold.

Several years later, one of my ex's had one and I hated it! We could never find our "groove" properly in that damn bed.

I'm sure they've made technological improvements since my ex inherited his bed from his mother 2 decades ago, but I think I'll stick with what I have.

Now let me ask you:

1. Who had one? Why did you get rid of it?
2. Who still has one? Why do you keep it?
3. Who wants one? What's the appeal?

Tell me about it.

No charges for man who killed wife in TV mishap

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/missouristatenews/story/9A89796AB2D16A9C86257426004E47CD?OpenDocument
Can we PLEASE leave the manual & technical labor to the pros?!

Girlfriends - Getting Past the Hurt

This short segment will always bring me to tears. I had some issues with my BFFs and this spoke to my soul.

Peach Margarita

Ingredients:
- 3/4 oz peach schnapps
- Splash reposado tequila
- 1 oz tangerine juice
- 2 oz Ballatore Gran Spumante
Garnish: Peach wedge

Directions:
In a mixing glass, combine the peach schnapps, tequila and tangerine juice with ice. Shake well and strain the mixture into a margarita glass. Top off with chilled Ballatore Gran Spumante. Garnish with a fresh peach wedge

Cocaine is a hellava drug

My mother's cousin did some stupid shit like this. Broke into someone's home looking for small items he could boost for his fix & the jackass fell asleep! He did keep his clothes on tho...*smh*

Wanted! Runaway Slaves

Wanted

Runaway Slaves

 

We have it on good authority that on May 24th from St. Louis several slaves with the aid of abolitionists will try to escape.  Will they make it?

 

We are staging the first ever Urban Slave Escape on May 24th this year tracing the path that 9 slaves escaping from their St. Louis masters could have taken to their flight to freedom. This escape will feature wagons with a secret compartment, a posse and dogs. Will they make it?  Would you have the courage to run?

 

Grace Hill Settlement House, Trailnet and the National Black Tourism Network invite you to participate and attend this historic occasion.  During this one day event, culture and history will converge on the river.

 

CAN YOU MAKE IT?  DO YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO TRY?

 

PARTICIPANTS...

We are looking for volunteers who are in good health and not claustrophobic and who are willing to experience the event of a lifetime. The course is 2.7 miles and some of it on foot, some by wagon. But every foot of the way will be made to feel and experience what those who attempted escape felt. This escape will be authentic as possible. Contact us for audition schedule.

 

This takes place at the 7th Annual Mary Meachum event on Saturday, May 24th.  

 

FOOD SELLERS and OTHER VENDORS....

We are looking for groups and organizations who want the opportunity to sell food and other items.  Booth fee is $50.00.

 

STORYTELLERS, POETS, SPOKEN WORD ARTISTS ...

We are looking for you!!!  We are looking for performers who can relate stories of courage, pride and adventure to families. If you have a performance that is geared to our community, we want to hear from you. We would like to have performances throughout the day. Stories should reflect the African American cultural and historical experience.

 

SINGERS, MUSICIANS, CHOIRS and DANCERS....

Are you looking for an audience and want to share your talent? 

We are looking for church choirs to provide gospel singing before the annual re-enactment.

 Call Angela or Ashley at  (314) 865-0708 or NBTN@earthlink.net

 

 

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Parents Fight Over Which Gang Toddler Should Join - Denver News Story - KMGH Denver

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/15851207/detail.html

Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! (Springer, that is)

How do you think you would feel/react if you found out the man/woman you were dating was really the opposite sex of what they portrayed themselves to be?

Me, myself, personally, I seriously doubt that any woman could totally deceive me into  believing that she was really a he.  No matter how well they can seemingly disguise the truth, there's always tell-tale signs.  I'm also a touchy-feely, lemme see kinda girl, even if all I do is look.  I have no problem asking "bro" to drop his drawers so I can perform a thorough inspection of the goods.   Most men will do it & if there's a hint of reservation about doing so.....nevermind!  See ya!

Throwback Thurs - Party Ain't A Party - Queen Pen

This is another one of my party jams.

Top Ten Thurs. - Cyber Friends I'd Like to Meet

I've already met quite a few cyber friends & some I keep regular contact with (check the photos for Sunshine, Deedles, Play, San & 'nem).

Here are the top ten cyber friends I'd like to meet & the reason why:

1. Blkbttrfly - This is my twin and I've never met her.  We clicked when our paths crossed & have been like family every since.  She's a Taurus (extra points) and a single mom holding it down, and she likes to sip on lil something er' now then.  We have those things in "Common" (inside joke) and I haven't even scratched the surface.
   
   
2. Shancole - She sounds like a 5 year old and sometimes makes my skin crawl, but I love her like the lil sister I never wanted.
   
   
3. Divam1107 - This is my lil sis.  We connected a long time ago in a Yahoo group & have always stayed in touch.  This child made a move that not many would've dared & I so admire her for that.
   
   
4. Bhinddagroove - I've know T for several years.  She's one of the most thoughtful people I've ever met on-line & there's a chance I might be related to her son.
   
   
5. Texasshoney - We have so much in common it's kinda scary - we love old school music, traveling, The Muppets & are recovering pyromaniacs!   How's that for things in common?
   
   
6. Silkee - One of the realest, rawest chics I've encountered in while.  Plus, she agreed to teach me a few things about sewing.  (Muda is smiling down on her as we speak.)
   
   
7. Magic/Mister/Doctor Mike - I'd pay good money to see him twirl & faint just once!
   
   
8. Ncognegra - The little I know about Kels tells me we'd get along just  fine and I can show this woman how to care for that hair & cook a meal (and I ain't all that great myself!).
   
   
9. TNPATL - We could kick back & have a reality TV marathoning good time!
   
   
10. Udigginme - Man stealing wench! I just really wanna size up the competition up close!   Diggs, the new hair color is cute, but I still don't trust ya!
    
    
11. Redeyewire - Lawd this chile...I don't even know what to say.  Oh yeah, give me one weekend with her & she'll be strutting 3 inch heels & a mini skirt like a 1st time hooker!
    
    
12. Nae905 - We haven't been connected long but this chic keeps me laughing & I know she'd do the same personally.
    
    
13. BigdaddyT - my play cousin for real.  Period.
    
    
14. Starrdustt - She's about give birth to a little girl who'll be Taurean (keeping my fingers crossed for May 3) and when she's cutting up Mama will call her Lil Mo'.  Gotta love it!
    

OK so that's more than 10 but you know where I'm coming from.  To those in my circle, I failed to mention, charge it my head & not my heart. 

Luv all y'all!

New Obama Ad Makes Pitch to Women Voters - The Caucus - Politics - New York Times Blog

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/04/08/obama-is-ladys-man-in-new-ad/

The Best Sex Toys

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/files/the-best-sex-toys/index.html
What's your fav?

Serious Aches and Pains | Women's Health Magazine

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Is Beauty Really Her Name?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder & the eyes are the windows to the soul.

Webster's defines beauty as: Click here

 

I've noticed a lot of women {and even some men} are under the false assumption that lighter skin, hair weaves, colored-contacts lenses, false eyelashes, excessive make-up, designer clothing/accessories & bling-bling defines beauty.  How can it be when you wouldn't be caught dead without your "face" on, let alone empty the garbage?

 

While there is nothing wrong with the aforementioned enhancements, but if that's how you define/see beauty, {IMHO} you are wrong.

 

 

There is vanity in us all, plain & simple. If there wasn't, the beauty salons, make-up manufacturers, plastic & weight loss surgeons, tanning salons, etc., wouldn't be the successful entities they are today.

 

Now, before you think I'm just hating & blasting on those who utilize the above, I'm not. Keep in mind, I used wear {clear} contact lenses, {Lasik is the bomb and pure vanity}.  I also use make-up on occasion & sport designer clothing/handbags. However, that's not how I define beauty & certainly don't think other women are envious of me because of these things.

 

In this day & age, anyone who so desires, can enhance their outer appearance. If you happen to have a lil more loot and/or better group health benefits than the Average Joe, you can become whomever in the sam hell you choose to be. Be it lenses by Bausch & Lomb, Lasik by Crown Optical (they are fantastic!), make-up by M.A.C, lashes from KimSoo (local beauty supply house) jeans by Baby Phat or a lil nip/tuck by Dr. Soyouwannabeslim or Dr. Nowyoureallyfine.

 

The bottom line is - if you think a person of substance (notice the term "substance") would be jealous/envious of you because of said temporary enhancements, you're sadly mistaken.

 

Remember the old adage - Beauty may only be skin deep, but ugly is to the bone!

 

As always, feel free to comment.

MIDORI melon liqueur

http://www.midori-world.com/recipe/varieties/recipe003.html
This is one of my favorite dranks! Yum!

Sunday Smooth Groove - A Love Of Your Own

AWB in concert. I love this song!

Harvey Wallbanger Cocktail - Sunday Nitecap

Description:
Serve in: Highball Glass
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Ingredients:
1 ounce Vodka
1/2 ounce Galliano
4 ounces Orange juice

Directions:
Pour vodka and orange juice into a highball or collins glass over ice cubes and stir.

Float Galliano on top and serve.

Where are Child Protective Services (CPS) when you need them?

http://blessedhighlyfavored.multiply.com/journal/item/94/A_Question_for_Kim_._._._or_anyone_else.?replies_read=36

Feeling Bitchy (...but it's almost over.)

I swear to you PMS has to be the punishment we get thanks to Eve and that apple!  Whomever coined this mess "the curse" was on the money!

One of the good things about being knocked up is - no periods for 9 whole months!

I'll be 36 years old in a month & have been dealing with this crap since I was 12.  Damn near a quarter of a century is enough, don't cha think?  I don't know how much more I & those around me can take.

My ex & former roomie resorted to bunking on the couch during "period week".   First, I wanted to be booed up with him and 30 minutes later I'm yelling for him to get away from & not to touch me.  He said he couldn't deal with that much "crazy".  {See, now I'm LOL remembering the stupid ass look on his face when he said that.}

Every time I hear Regina King say, "Always. Have a happy period." I cringe.  I love Regina, but if I ever meet her I might be inclined to shake the shit outta her on GP.

Some of my episodes are better than others, but lately this has been driving me mad!  The attitude, the mood swings, the cramps & the insatiable appetite (hence the background) - simultaneously are enough to drive a dead man insane. 

Just the other night, hunger pains woke me around midnight.  Cramps {I take pain killers as the very last resort} & hunger pains do not a good combination make.  Since I'm trying to work on losing a few pounds, I knew I shouldn't be eating but dammit, when fat people get too hungry, we get angry.  

I get out of bed & go to the kitchen.  I devoured a can of pineapple.  Not enough.  I grabbed a box of my Strawberry Whoppers. Still not enough.  I sat, crack & ate an entire big bag of David's sunflower seeds.  You guessed it...still hungry as a mutha.  However, I decided I needed to stop before I damn OD'd or something.

The exact same happened the following night.  This time I had a bowl of oatmeal, chased that with a can of Mandarin oranges & chased that with a Chocolate Payday I had hidden in the freezer.  You would think those combos would've make me sick.  Nope.

One minute I'm jammin a song & smiling remembering the last time I was in love, 2 minutes later I'm crying my eyes out remembering how that sapsucker broke my heart. 

One minute I'm watching Deserving Design & smiling at the outcome.  The next minute I'm in tears thinking about all the never started, half-assed or much needed home improvement projects at my house.

What gives?!  I've always had PMS but never like the last year or so.  Hell, am I bi-polar & just don't know it.  I surely hope not.

For those who don't believe, i.e., men, this shit gets so bad MJB & Angie Stone wrote a song about it!

Ladies, how do you deal with the blues?  I've already purchased the Bacardi.

Coming Where I Come From

Fellas, may I have your attention for a moment?

Fellas, have you had or would you consider a boyzilian wax (definition below)?

 

If not, would you consider it if your partner requested it? Talk to me boys!

 

Ladies, feel free to comment as well.

 

Boyzilian is cosmetology jargon for a male version of the Brazilian waxing.  Full body waxing, including genital and buttock waxing, has been popular in the gay community for some time, and has recently spread to heterosexual males as well.

 

 

Many men, especially in the body building and fitness community especially cyclists, are doing some form of genital waxing.

 

 

Some cyclists have observed that the removal of hair between the legs reduces saddle irritation on long bike rides. Cyclists and swimmers have long removed the hair on the legs to reduce wind resistance and drag underwater.

 

 

In the male version of the Brazilian wax, men will sometimes leave a triangle-shaped patch or runway above the penis untouched (since this area can be exceptionally sensitive to irritation) and a few will sometimes also leave the hair surrounding the anus intact (while removing that found on the buttocks). Many have it all removed out of fastidiousness.

E.L.F. Makeup Clearance Sale!

http://www.eyeslipsface.com/shop.asp
Apparently the make-up line E.L.F. ( Eyes, Lips, and Face) has been bought out by Nordstrom and will be re-packaged with the Nordstrom name on it. They are getting rid of all the make-up in ELF packaging.

I hear it's pretty good make-up. They are selling most everything for $1. Yes - one dollar. You do have to pay shipping, however, even with that charge its cheaper than buying make-up anywhere else and it is fun to try things when you don't have to worry about the cost!

They have powder, mascara, brushes, nail polish, you name it.

Also, if you use the coupon code: CAROLINA you will get $7.50 off your first $15 of your purchase.

And if you spend $53 before tax, you get free shipping with coupon code: SHIP45

Quote of the Day

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

We could learn a lot from a box crayons - some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors....but they all exist very nicely in the same box.

Top Ten Thurs. - Chaps My @$$

Normally, I try not to sweat the small stuff, but there are some things that just chap my ass, like:

1. Muthafuckas who thump lit cigarettes/butts from moving vehicles.  Damn!  The least you could do is put that shit out in your car before thumping it out.  Hell, you smoked it in your car didn't you?
   
2. Dumb asses who call your phone with that "Did somebody call here?" bullshit.  Negro/bitch please. Ain't nobody looking for your raggedy ass.  If I wanted you, I would've left a message.
   
3. Folks who walk in my cubicle & eyeball my monitors (I have 2).  Get outta my damn business!
   
4. Muthafuckas who forward stupid ass/chain text messages.  Stop it already!  Some of us have to pay for that bullshit.   Matter of fact, if you are not a Verizon customer keep all that to a minimum with me.
5. Busted ass weaves - if you must weave it, weave it right.
   
6. 4 year olds in Pampers!  Come on now, if he/she can form complete sentences it's time (unless, of course the child has special needs).
   
7. Menstrual Cramps - After 25 years this shit still makes me sick.  I think there needs to be an expiration date.....way before age 50....may 30-35. 
   
8. Folks who dog out other folks for any number of things & turn around & do the exact same.
   
9. Pants that shrink in the wash.  I bought tall & I expect them to stay that way.  Is that too much for long-legged sista to ask?!
   
10. DirecTv going out when it rains!  That's when I wanna be inside chilling with the remote.

Whew!  Thanks for listening y'all and as always feel free to comment & share.

4 Year Old may have Accidentally Killed His 2 year Old Brother with a WWE Move

http://www.kmov.com/video/index.html?nvid=232535&shu=1
My heart is breaking for this young mother.

Remains of Missing Teen & Preschool Cousin Found

http://www.kmov.com/news/asseenonnews4/stories/kmov_localnews_080330_cousins.17cf9d84.html
God rest their souls.

Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Live in Montreux)

I often heard this one on weekends during the Friday night fish fry/card party. It's my fav Marvin Gaye jam & definitely brings back good memories. This one is for my Mama! I just know Marvin is in concert right now & she has special reserved seating.

Thank you mama for introducing me to real music!

RIP Marvin

Way Back Wed. - LeVert - Good Ole Days

A definite old skool party jam!

RIP Sean

Jill Scott Speaks about Butterfly Bras by Ashley Stewart

http://ashleystewart.com/AS/butterfly/home.html
To my fellow ample bosomed sistas: I have my 25% off coupon & I'm gonna try one. If any does before I do, please report on it.

They won't be available until May tho.

Mary J. Blige PMS

~MJB ain't neva lied!~

I wanna talk to the ladies tonight
About situation I'm pretty sure y'all be able to relate to
Trust me

Today I'm not feelin pretty
See I'm feeling quite ugly
Havin one of those days
When I cant make up my mind
So don't even look at me

See I don't wanna hear your problem
Cause I'm having some of my own
I know it's not your fault
That I'm feelin down
I just wanna be left alone

Down and out in depression (way down)
I think the worst of everything
My lower back is aching
And my clothes don't fit (oh shit)
Now ain't that a bitch

Got an attitude and I ain't talkin to you
Only if the shoe fit
I don't care what you think about me
I don't need you crowdin' 'round me (don't need your sympathy)
I don't need it, no no
I don't need it
PMS

Go through something tonight
Something in the day
Y'all don't even understand
Where I'm coming from tonight
See I'm PMSing
Told you, you would be able to relate tonight
lower back is aching
PMS

And I don't know what I'm gonna do
I'm full of stress
I want y'all to hear what I'm sayin
PMS, PMS, PMS

Understand what I'm sayin tonight
Understand where I'm comin from
Feelin really bitchy yeah
And I don't feel like being nice to nobody
Don't feel like smilin no
Don't feel like smilin no no
See I already know that I'm fucked up
PMS

And I don't need you to remind me
See cause PMS
Is takin over right now
if you understand, understand where I'm comin from
Sing along, PMS
This is the worst part of everything
The worst part of being a woman is PMS
Give me a break, give me a break
Cause I don't wanna have to set it off tonight
Get away, get away, get away, get away
Cause I'm PMSing

Jill Scott & Raheem Devaughn in Concert

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

Despite a red (and I mean Superman cape red) headed woman acting a fool & being escorted from the theatre in handcuffs, by the police, this concert was worth every red cent!

Raheem opened of course, with his lil cute self. Sistas, you know we hit the floor when he sang "Grown Woman". *looking for the ringtone now*

Jill is an awesome performer! The sista is bad! She's really humble, down to earth and spoke the truth.

I know my fellow 'Plyers, Deedles, Play, Sunshine & Simply were in attendance. If y'all could've seen Play....Lawd this man was in another universe! I think he stood for most of the show! LOL

All in all, it was great & if you're a fan, you won't be disappointed!

PS They were also giving out coupons to Ashley Stewart - carrier of Jill's Butterfly bra. I gots (yes gots) to get me one, because she did a lil bouncing around & her dawgs never left the yard!

Black Folks & Getting Fired

Have you ever been fired? (Do not include true lay-offs.)

Yes. Once or twice

 

 5

Yes. More times than I care to count.

 

 1

No.

 

 10

I've been doing the HR thing since 1989 (the start of my senior year in high school)....dang, that's almost 20 years!

One thing I've noticed over the years is, as Steve Harvey said, "Black folks & White folks take getting fired differently."

Personally, I have never (thank you Jesus) been fired from a job. I've only worked in 3 places in the last 19 years & I was laid-off once (in 1995) due to corporate buy-out.

Keep in mind, as you read along, Missouri is an "at-will" state. This means that both the employee and employer can end the employment relationship at any time and for any reason, as long as it is not discrimination under the Civil Rights Act.

I've been in my present position almost 10 years (12 years total with the company) & I think I've {almost} seen it all.

What perplexes me most is, that while there are only 12 Black people (myself & 2 directors included); 2 Hispanics & 1 Asian out of 200+ staff members, when "we" get fired it's a conspiracy. When the white folks are fired, they ask why, shed tears & they leave, most times peacefully.

Our company policy dictates that we allow an employee to collect their personal belongings while we wait. In the process, we also retrieve any company property, i.e., keys, electronics, etc.

I must state that I've never had an issue with anyone: black, white, blue or green. We on the other hand, act like we didn't see it coming. I'm talking total shock & awe. Let's be honest here. How many times do you think you have to be warned, put on probation, etc., before you get the axe?

When we tell our sides of the story, {and y'all know there's more than one-side to the story} we have a tendency to appear as total & complete victims of "the man". While I am fully aware that blatant prejudice, racism, classism, etc., exists, this is not always the case.

What about the poor work performance? What about management & clientele who refuse to work with you? What about the negative & sometimes outright rude attitude? What about the attendance & tardiness? What about you thinking they won't fire you because they are afraid of a lawsuit? What about the fully documented files kept?

These days, most employers are smart enough to have their ducks in a row before firing anyone. So before you side with KeeKee or Man-Man about allegedly getting fired over being late once or twice, ask her/him a few of the questions posed above. I can almost guarantee the reply will start something like, "See, what had happened was......"

Bottom line is - have your shit in order before you cry foul. If you really believe your being fired was unjust, there's a whole sea of sue-happy attorneys who are more than willing to listen to you. 9 times out of 10 the alleged victims will not pursue legal action simply because they already know why they are out of a job.

Any questions?