Old Skool TV Tuesday

Rating:
Category:	Other

Which old TV shows would you like to see have a reunion show?

Which ones never should?

*posting my reply in the comment section*

Quote of the Day 12/24/09

Rating:
Category:	Other

"If you stay outta my house, I'll stay outta your business"

Me & "Mr. Brown"

Take Full Advantage of the Saver’s Tax Credit

If you elected to save for your retirement in our 401(k) plan, you may be eligible to claim a special tax credit of up to $1,000.  In order to qualify for the Saver’s Credit you must be:

 

§  18 year of age or older

§  Not a full-time student

§  Not claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return

 

In addition, you must meet one of the following financial criteria:

§  File your taxes singly with an income of $27,750 or less.

§  File your taxes as head of household and have an income of $41,625 or less.

§  File your taxes jointly with an income of $55,500 or less.

 

The tax credit ranges from 10 to 50 percent of each $1.00 you contribute, up to the first $2,000 you put in your 401(k).  That’s between $200 and $1,000 directly off the income taxes you pay.  If you and your spouse both contribute to a 401(k) plan, you may combine your contributions as joint filers, or report separately as single filers.  The amount of your tax credit depends on the amount of your adjusted gross income.  The income limits and applicable credit rate allowance are given in the table below.

 

The tax credit is in addition to other favorable tax treatments for your 401(k) participation, such as the deferral of income tax on your contributions.  Please note that this credit applies only as a reduction to your income tax liability, not as cash in hand via a refund.

 

To take advantage of the Saver’s Credit, you or your tax preparer will need to include Form 8880, Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions, when you file your tax return.  The government has established this program because it wants to reward low- and moderate-income workers who save for retirement. 

 

Tax Credit for Different Income Levels

	Adjusted Gross Income
Credit	Single Filers	Head of Household	Joint Filers
50% of Contribution	0 - $16,750	0 - $25,125	0 - $33,500
20% of Contribution	$16,751 - $18,000	$25,126 - $27,000	$33,501 - $36,000
10% of Contribution	$18,001 - $27,750	$27,001 - $41,625	$36,001 - $55,550
Credit not available	More than $27,750	More than $41,625	More than $55,500

This is for general information only.  Please consult your tax advisor for more information.

 

My manager just announced Casual Days permitted until Jan 4! Whoooo hoooo!

Wow...."Dexter" ended with a bang! Next season will HAVE to be off the chain!

Just test posting from my iPod Touch.

Santa Claus Is A Black Man

He sho' was...at least in Muda's house! LOL

I need y'all to say a little prayer for my sister's housing situation. I took her to a very promising appointment this morning. She needs something better than what she has & and there is no room at the inn! Love y'all!

I'm loving my new iPod Touch! Merry Christmas to me!

Ladies, Dr. Oz said, "If you don't use "it" you'll lose "it'."

Insider's Recipes

If anybody tries one or 4, let me know how they turn out (see attached PDF).

Attachment: Insiders Recipes.pdf

Any "Hoarders" fans over here?

...is suggesting that people who schedule Monday meetings, before the lunch hour, be tarred & feathered!

Precious

Rating:	★★★★
Category:	Movies
Genre:	Drama

..."Precious" made me laugh & cry...evoking feelings of anger, disgust & empathy. I won't say much more as not to spoil it, but it was definitely worth the $$.

Now I gotta read the book.

FREE Microsoft Office and Adobe Classes

http://h30187.www3.hp.com/campus/p/campusId/11263/Microsoft_Office_and_Adobe.htm?webPageId=1000000&hplcpsession.id=030674f424ab47d6d01ed10e26a8

MySpace page closed. BlackPlanet page closed. BlackPeopleMeet page closed. Online BootyCall page closed (nah..j/k! never had an account there). Just too many to maintain. Did I miss any?

Booty Pop Panties Official Website - The Panties That Make Your Booty Pop

http://www.buybootypop.com/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=bootypop/story.html
It's 3 am & I should be asleep, but I'm channel surfing. This BootyPop commercial has me CTFU!!!

I'll be so glad when football (and any other sport for that matter) season is over! Got my DVR recordings all screwed up because of overtime & such...Hmph!

The "B-Sides" - Way Back Wednesday

I get my appreciation for good R&B and Soul music from my mother.  We never had more than two (2) TVs in the house but there's was a radio of some sort in every room...including the bathroom.

Our local music store was called SoundTown & in walking distance from our house.  I remember when "When Doves Cry" was released & she sent me to buy the 45.  Imagine the shock when I saw a purple record!  I couldn't wait to play it...like it was gonna sound differently or something. LOL

She had Peaches crates & milk crates of records on top of records.  She would always play her new purchases from beginning to end - A-Side & B-Side.  There was a lot of good music on the B-sides that never got radio play & unless you (or someone you knew) owned & played the 45 or LP in it's entirety, you would never hear these songs.

I posted my all time fav B-side song yesterday - If I Could Feel That Old Feeling Again by Anita Ward.

What are some of your favorite, never got radio play B-side songs?

 

Brining Secrets : Food Network

http://www.foodnetwork.com/altons-brining-secrets/video/index.html
Keeps ya kinfolks from drying out the Thanksgiving bird.

TheCleveland Show - Play With Cleveland Jr

From the creator of Family Guy & DEFINITELY an adult cartoon!

Let's Say Thanks to Our Troops!

http://www.letssaythanks.com/Home1280.html
Send a free card to et them know we love & support them 150%!

Anita Ward - If I Could Feel That Old Feeling Again

This is the B-side of the Ring My Bell 45. I have searched high & low for this one & finally found it on iTunes, now youtube. I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SONG. It never got radio play but mama always played both side of her 45s & LPs so I heard it all. :)

Third World - Now That We Found Love

This was (if I recall correctly) my 1st exposure to reggae & I love this song!

If you had $1 for every sex partner you've had, what could you buy?

Quote of the Day 11/15/2009

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

Words of Wisdom for the Fellas: "Listen to the whispers so you don't have to hear the screams." ~Rev. Run~

Zune? Creative Zen? iPod? It's time to upgrade & I just don't know which one I want....

LivingScapes - Edible Art (NOT KID OR OFFICE SAFE)

http://www.steviefamulari.net/popups/B4k.html
by Stevie Famulari

My Very Biased Opinion on an HR/Insurance Matter

Here's the situation - my main responsibility at work is benefits administration for the staff.  I also serve as the same for a few clients.  One client has a domestic partner rider on their health plans.  The plan covers the partner & dependent children of said partner. 

Even tho, I can't do anything about it, I have a problem with this.

We all know (whether anyone publicly admits or not) the domestic partner provision came about to recognize long-term homosexual couples who cannot, by law, be married.   This I do understand & don't have a problem with.  I do, however, have a problem with people who can, by law, be married, but refuse do so (for whatever reason) but want to partake in the privileges of lawful heterosexual union, such as employer benefits.

Don't be fooled into thinking the provision will allow you to show up in HR and add your long-term partner to your benefits simply by signing on the dotted line.  It's a little more difficult than that.

Considering you have to prove your long-term partnership - proof of co-habitation (shacking up) for at least 5 years, joint financial responsibilities (i.e., bank accounts, debts, property ownership, etc.), would it not be easier head down to the courthouse & get married?!  

Again, the same sex couples have no other option so I have no problem assisting them, but the hetero couples are pissing me off.   Just get married already, damn. 

Again, I'm biased, so I might be in the minority.

V: Watch Full Episodes on TheWB.com

http://www.thewb.com/shows/v/secret-underground/0c088967-927e-441f-9473-54f8216a19bb
These are the original episodes from the 80s...in case you missed the SyFy Channel re-runs.

Man held in killing of 3 women in East St. Louis - STLtoday.com

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/laworder/story/2620D2153C48EFE08625766900130A32?OpenDocument
This angers, saddens & sickens me all at the same time!

Apply for Clean House Show

http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/shows/cleanhouse/beontv/index.jsp
Even tho I'm a clutter-bug (my granny would keel over if she could see my basement & closets), I'm not nasty, but would love nothing more than to have the crew help me sell the crap I *think* I can't part with & let Mark give my little abode a makeover.

Be sure to read the rules & regs - like no outstanding warrants, no restraining orders, etc.

How to Eat a Chicken Wing - An Eating Chicken Wings Breakthough!

http://video.yahoo.com/network/100000089?v=6343611&l=100022574
'Cause we all needed to know! LMAO

Windows 7 ROCKS!!!!

No Health Insurance?

http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/
Federally-funded health centers care for you, even if you have no health insurance. You pay what you can afford, based on your income.

Many moons ago, before being blessed with full-time employment & benefits, I used a health center & had no issue. All you need to do is provide proof of income...or the lack thereof & you can see health professionals & get prescriptions at a price that won't have you skipping meals.

I *HATE* Phone Tag!

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

Phone tag is in the top 10 list of things that tap-dance on my nerves!

I absolutely loathe, "Call me."; "I have a question for you, call me back."; "Hey, I need a favor, call me." So forth & so on.

WTF???? Why can't you just say what you want/need and if (and that's a big ass if) I decide to call you back, I can more than likely have an answer for you.

Now I understand there are times when this can't be avoided or when leaving a detailed message might not be a good idea, but 9 times out of 10 it would eliminate the damn phone tag game.

Unless I can tell (thru your voice) there are tears in your eyes, chances are I won't be calling you back.

I'm done!

I was watching "Scream Blacula Scream" (1973) and wondering if black people really held wakes/funeral with the dearly departed laid/stretched out at home (like Italians..or do I watch too much TV?").

Quote of the Day 10/29/2009

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

Quote of the Day: "The reason grandparents and grandchildren get along so well is that they have a common enemy." ~Sam Levenson, (1911 - 1980) ~

Lord knows me & Muda could attest to this one when it came to my mother/her daughter! LOL

Black Atlas - Your Passport to the Black Experience

http://www.blackatlas.com/
This American Airlines site is causing quite a controversy. Take a look & leave your thoughts.

Somebody spotted a coyote in Forest Park (urban area)! Guess who won't be powerwalking over there anytime soon? No sir, not me! The possum in my backyard was enough. I *thought* I lived in the 'hood, not the backwoods...geez.

After 26 years, ABCs "V" is back!!

http://abc.go.com/shows/v/
I absolutely loved this show! Rat eating aliens disguised as humans in an effort to steal Earth's water supply. They even procreated with us once. OMG! Gotta love it!

SciFi Channel will also run the original show.

Quote of the Day 10/20/2009

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.

~Bob Marley, Jamaican reggae musician & singer (1945 - 1981) ~

Mom Faces Trial After Daughter Found in Storage

http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/the_black_diaspora_news/13452
Wow......

Quote of the Day

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

"A woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself. " ~Susan B. Anthony~

You STILL a Baby Mama!

Doesn't matter if you're 16 or 36, if you were married for 20 years, or if you don't even know his last name.  If you have any of the following problems, you my dear are still a baby mama.

• Child support had/has to governed by the state/court
• You have a visitation schedule
• Donor considers taking of his children babysitting
• Donor dodges your calls on payday and on weekends
• You have to play detective to find out if and/or where he works
• He wants you to explain every dollar he provides outside of a regular support payment

 

 

She Would've Been 21 Today...

http://msmo72.multiply.com/video/item/131/Missing_You_-_Happy_Birthday_Tyra
My baby sister would've been legal today. I miss her so much.

Cake Wrecks

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/10/13/dining/20091014-CAKE_index.html
Some of these are hilarious...especially the "Nothing" one!

Piercings, Tattoos and Mohawks at Work - Career Advice Article

http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-2065-Workplace-Issues-Piercings-Tattoos-and-Mohawks-at-Work/?sc_extcmp=JS_2065_home1&SiteId=cbmsnhp42065&ArticleID=2065>1=23000&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=635fa5c640744e09bed82789a474a421-308835533-JE-5
I'm sure most of you don't need this so, feel free to pass this info along to the youngsters entering the workforce.

Survey Reveals a Majority of Companies Prohibit Social Networking on the Job

Workers who want to share the latest news with Facebook friends and Twitter followers will need to wait until after hours or risk violating company policy, a new survey suggests. More than half (54 percent) of chief information officers (CIOs) interviewed recently said their firms do not allow employees to visit social networking sites for any reason while at work.

The survey was developed by Robert Half Technology, a leading provider of information technology (IT) professionals on a project and full-time basis, and conducted by an independent research firm. It was based on telephone interviews with more than 1,400 CIOs from companies across the United States with 100 or more employees.

CIOs were asked, "Which of the following most closely describes your company's policy on visiting social networking sites, such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, while at work?" Their responses include: Prohibited completely (54 percent); Permitted for business purposes only (19 percent); Permitted for limited personal use (16 percent); and Permitted for any type of personal use (10 percent).

"Using social networking sites may divert employees' attention away from more pressing priorities, so it's understandable that some companies limit access," said Dave Willmer, executive director of Robert Half Technology. "For some professions, however, these sites can be leveraged as effective business tools, which may be why about one in five companies allows their use for work-related purposes."

Willmer cautioned that employees should always exercise good judgment, no matter how lenient their company's policy. "Professionals should let common sense prevail when using Facebook and similar sites -- even outside of business hours," he said. "Regrettable posts can be a career liability."

Robert Half Technology offers the following tips for employees looking to protect their professional reputation when using social networking sites:

1. Know what's allowed. Make sure you understand and adhere to your company's social networking policy.

2. Use caution. Be familiar with each site's privacy settings to ensure personal details or photos you post can be viewed only by people you choose.

3. Keep it professional. Use social networking sites while at work to make connections with others in your field or follow industry news -- not to catch up with family or friends.

4. Stay positive. Avoid complaining about your manager and coworkers. Once you've hit submit or send, you can't always take back your words -- and there's a chance they could be read by the very people you're criticizing.

5. Polish your image. Tweet or blog about a topic related to your profession. You'll build a reputation as a subject matter expert, which could help you advance in your career.

6. Monitor yourself. Even if your employer has a liberal policy about social networking, limit the time you spend checking your Facebook page or reading other people's tweets to avoid a productivity drain.

Mike Epps: Under Rated...Never Faded & X-Rated (Showtime)

Rating:	★★★★
Category:	Movies
Genre:	Comedy

...is sooo much better than his last cable comedy hour. I was in a pretty janky mood yesterday, but when he started talking about black mothers & sassy teenage girls, it took me back to that time (my momma & me) & had me CTFU!

Black Travel Guides, Photos, Deals, Maps, Events - SoulOfAmerica

http://www.soulofamerica.com/

Facing & Forgiving

As I sit here watching an episode of Lockup, my mind start to go in a 1000 different directions.  The fact that my sister would've 21 years old this week didn't help.

This particular episode features a meeting of a convicted murderer and the victim's (part of a drug deal gone bad) mother & wife.  Apparently, it's part of a program some prison system offers.  The mother read a letter that she had written before she arrived to the meeting & gave the offender a chance to respond.  In the end, he said he'd never ask her forgiveness & she interrupted, stating she already had.  She didn't forgive the act but she forgave the man who made a terrible decision.

It really made me wonder if I could ever face & forgive the lousy bastard who maliciously & senselessly murdered my mother & 10 year old sister - two very innocent individuals. 

I did, along with several family members, have the chance & took full advantage to address this coward during his court sentencing.  The court gave us the time we needed to speak what was on our minds & hearts.  The emotions were extremely high.  While addressing the offender, my aunt & sister's father let their rage get the best of them.  I was sure they'd both be detained if not arrested, but it didn't go that far.

Even when we questioned their killer all he did was shake his head - almost in shame, but I wasn't buying it.  He never even looked up (which, in hindsight, was probably best and on the advice on the public defender).

Over decade later this whole ordeal still haunts me & probably always will. 

I had to pick out a headstone for my mother, while this bastard can still pick up the phone to call his. 

Forgiveness? I'm just not there yet.

"Don't trip, He ain't thru with me yet." ~Steve Harvey~

 

Throwback Thurs. ~ After 12, Before 6 ~

Sam Salter ~ 1997

Remember this one?

To my Sleek & Straight, Wonderfully Waved, Cute & Curly, Nice, Natural & Nappy, UnbeWeavable, Wigged-Out, Beautifully Braided, Bald & Bold, Loc'd & Lovely sisters, You Are Beautiful! We are not our hair. :)

"The Wire" Fans & B-More Residents

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Q0OrjKzQoRths29eWsrwGg_3d_3d
I took the survey (as a die hard fan) and it didn't take long.

Taste of St. Louis this Weekend

http://www.tastestl.com/
This is how we do it!

I'm elated! As of this morning, 3 poeple have asked, "Are you losing weight?" Now I'm feeling "finer" than I already am. "princess waving*

Children Who Get Spanked Have Lower IQs - Yahoo! News

http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20090925/sc_livescience/childrenwhogetspankedhaveloweriqs
I cannot co-sign with this & wonders who can.

So my know-it-all son who has always been afraid of needles (like me) is at the tattoo parlor. Y'all know the next time he needs blood drawn & he flinches, I'm gonna slap his ass to sleep!

Family First?

What would you do?

Stay out of it & keep your mouth shut. After all, Family First!

 

 2

Address your loved one & let it go.

 

 4

Address your loved one & give an ultimatum, i.e. dropping a dime to new boo.

 

 0

Tell new boo your loved one isn't worth it & to move on.

 

 0

Tell the ex he/she has been replaced & to move on.

 

 0

Arrange a meeting between the 3 and let them duke it out.

 

 0

Arrange a meeting between new boo & the ex & let them duke it out.

 

 0

Other - please leave a comment.

 

 1

Here's a scenario for your comments/feedback.

Your loved one meets someone, a good someone, probably too good for your loved one (you know your people & you know who & what kinda of people they deserve..don't play). 

The new couple seems to hit it off OK  & you're actually relieved he/she has found someone new.  However, unbeknownst to new boo, your loved one is still involved with his/her alleged ex.   New boo & the ex know about each other, but that's about all. 

You/your family really likes new boo & actually prefers him/her over the ex, but give the situation time to play out. 

After a period time, you realize your loved one is either playing games, can't decide between the two or just being greedy/selfish in regards to the non-conventional 3-some.  Even tho your loved one has developed feelings for new boo & he/she just can't/won't let the ex go. 

Considering the history with the ex is less than desirable & there are no other ties (property, kids, etc.), would you (see poll)....?

Feel free to comment as you like.

 

School Bus Fight - Racially motivated or not?

This happened in Belleville, IL (a stone's throw from STL) yesterday.  It's been on the news & is being discussed on many radio shows.

http://www.kmov.com/topstories/stories/kmov-stlouis-news-090914-schoonl-bus-fight.17dc4b476.html

What punishment should the aggressors receive? 

What punishment, if any, should the driver receive?

Should anything be said/done to the on-lookers, photo & video takers?

Let's talk about it!

Marvin Gaye sings the National Anthem

Sadly, he was probably high as a test pilot, but he still SANG this song!

RIP Marvin. I'm sure my mama, your #1 fan, has front row seats at every concert. :)

The Isley Brothers "Work To Do (Live Ver.)"

Sending this one out to Mr. President and those of us who don't have the luxury of a wealthy spouse or trust fund! :)

My Thoughts on the 2009 Tom Joyner Family Reunion

This was my 1st time attending this event.  My cousin made arrangements back in March to attend solo & since I still hadn't taken a vacation, I decided at the last minute to tag along.

We arrived the evening before in an effort to avoid the mass of arrivals.  My direct flight on Southwest was smooth sailing, but my cousin had an issue with Airtran & has vowed to never fly them again.  She was due to arrive in FL at 10:40 pm but didn't touch down until damn near 1:00 am.  Apparently there were about 10 people from her flight on the same connection & Airtran didn't bother to call & hold the flight for them.  They were put on standby & couldn't even get the next flight because it was booked solid.  Needless to say she was pissed.

Anywho, the next day was registration & it was a mad house.  People - young, old, big & small were everywhere.  Recession my ass!  This event was sold out!

Anybody ever use the "name your own price" feature for airfare on Priceline.com? I read the rules & regs and I'd bet my next paycheck they'll have you arriving & departing at Zero o'clock in the am.

I'm finally all caught up on Dexter! Can't wait for the new season!!

Melanie Fiona - Give It To Me Right

This is my new turn it up loud & sing along JAM!

Anybody going to the Tom Joyner Family Reunion next month?

Did anyone besides me think the new Raphael Saadiq song (Girl I'll Never Give You Up) was actually Ray Parker, Jr.? I swear I did!

Guess what was delivered to me...

Rating:	★★★
Category:	Other

just moments ago & by whom?

Strictly for Laughs..Don't try this at home! :P

 

AMAZING SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES

 

1. IF YOU'RE CHOKING ON AN ICE CUBE,

SIMPLY POUR A CUP OF BOILING WATER DOWN YOUR THROAT.

PRESTO! THE BLOCKAGE WILL INSTANTLY REMOVE ITSELF.

 

2. AVOID CUTTING YOURSELF WHEN SLICING VEGETABLES.

GET SOMEONE ELSE TO HOLD THE VEGETABLES WHILE YOU CHOP.

 

3. AVOID ARGUMENTS WITH THE FEMALES ABOUT LIFTING THE TOILET SEAT

  USE THE SINK.

 

4. FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SUFFERERS

SIMPLY CUT YOURSELF AND BLEED FOR A FEW MINUTES,

THUS REDUCING THE PRESSURE ON YOUR VEINS.

REMEMBER TO USE A TIMER.

 

5. A MOUSE TRAP PLACED ON TOP OF YOUR ALARM CLOCK

WILL PREVENT YOU FROM ROLLING OVER AND GOING BACK TO SLEEP

AFTER YOU HIT THE SNOOZE BUTTON.

 

6. IF YOU HAVE A BAD COUGH,TAKE A LARGE DOSE OF LAXATIVES.

THEN YOU'LL BE AFRAID TO COUGH.

 

7. YOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS IN LIFEWD-40 AND DUCT TAPE.

IF IT DOESN'T MOVE AND SHOULD,USE THE WD-40.

IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES,USE THE DUCT TAPE.

 

8. IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER,

YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.

 

DAILY THOUGHT:

 

SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES.NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING

BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE

WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.

I just realized CBS cancelled "Swingtown". That was one of my fav shows!

White folks have "wooonderful" weekends...yo' black @$$ just gotta couple of days off. ~ Steve Harvey~

I Can Do Bad All By Myself - In Theaters September 11

http://icandobadmovie.com/
Say what you will, but IMHO TP gets better each time.

SYTYCD - Powerful Breast Cancer Tribute

This is a very powerful & emotional dance piece dedicated to breast cancer.

I cried. I haven't been effected personally (thank God), but I surely felt the pain.

Your 1st Job

My very first W-2 wage paying job was Peer Tutor.  In 1986,  I just started freshman year in high school & made a whole $3.76 per hour for 1 to maybe 1.5 hours per day, after school.  Ahhhh...the good ole days.

That's yours truly in the v-neck, sleeveless sweater & the bling in the ears (in front of the teacher/monitor).

Tell me about your 1st job.

 

Adult Q&A (Not FB Friendly...LOL)

(1) Is there anyone on your friends list you would have sex with? 
I already have.

(2) Sex in the morning, afternoon or night?
Anytime is the right time.

(3) Have you ever had to pull over on the side of the road to puke?
Yep, when I was prego.  The smell of gasoline always made me sick.

(4) Have you ever taken your clothes off for money.
Not in a stripper/whore sort of way.

(5) Shower or bath while having sex?
Shower

(6) Do you want someone aggressive or passive in bed?
He needs to be aggressive as I'm pretty passive most times.

(7) Do you love someone in your friends list?
All of my sista & brother friends.

(8) Love or Money?
Money - man it's a recession.  Love can come later.

(9) Credit cards or cash?
Cash

(10) Have you ever wanted a best friend? 
I've had one all my life.

(11) Camping or a 5 star hotel
5 star Hotel

(12) Where is the weirdest place you have had sex?? 
Hospital room bathroom

(13) Would you shave your entire body (including your head)?
For money I would.  It's only hair.

(14) Have you ever been to a strip club?
Club? No.  I've been to several private parties tho.

(15) Ever been to a bar?
Yes

(16) Ever been kicked out of a bar or a club?
No

(17) Ever been so drunk someone else had to carry you?
No

(18) Had sex in a movie theater?
No

(19) Had sex in a bathroom? 
Yep.

(20) Have you ever had sex at work?
Hell naw.  Never get your honey where you make your money.

(21) Ever been to an adult store?
Yep.

(22) Bought something from an adult store?
Yep.

(23) Have you been caught having sex ?
Once - my BFF walked in on me & my ex.  You have to hear her tell the story for a good laugh.

(24) Does anyone have naughty pics of you?
Negative, chief!

(25) Ever had sex with someone and called them by the wrong name?
No.  I make it a rule not to call names.

(26) Who do you think has the guts to re-post this?
Several folks.

OK, COPY AND REPOST AS
Adult Questions

Who watched Hell's Kitchen tonight?

Save Flexible Spending Plans Now!!!!

http://www.savemyflexplan.org/
Eliminating FSA plans would put a TERRIBLE strain on many hardworking Americans!

War Wounds & Battle Scars

I was watching Lake Placid 2 (yeah, I know ) this past weekend & it got me to thinking, "What if something horrific happened to me & I couldn't be identified via facial recognition or fingerprints??" How would they [or even I, if my memory was lost] figure out who I am/was?

 

Tattoos were the 1st thing that came to mind, but since I have none [chickened out 5 years ago & never looked back], my permanent scars came to mind.

 

Trust & believe, I have many & can tell you how I got each & every one.

• The 20+ year old thigh scar (pictured above), courtesy of my mother, due to her short fuse & my smart mouth (this one deserves it's own blog).
• The 20+ year old burn mark on knee, courtesy of my laziness & a hot iron.
• The 35+ year old foot scar, courtesy of my mother in an effort to remove my infant ID anklet (luckily, I don't recall this incident).
• The 25+ year old German Shepard bite on the front of my leg (I'll have to blog about this too because I was bitten once & but he got my sister about 8 times).

I could go on, but I'm sure you get the picture. With that being said, I'm gonna photograph (and maybe even video) & journal all of my war wounds & battle scars & be sure that those who would be contacted I.C.E. have it.

 

Am I nuts? Hmph! Don't answer that or .

 

Bored?  Occasionally, but there's a method to my madness!

I'm kinda bored as I do laundry so I'm perusing y'alls photo albums.

We need to get the Ply popping again! FB is cool but due to the family connections (including my 1st & only born) I just can't be me...or freaking blog.

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I'm convinced that common sense really ain't all that common these days....*sigh*

Houston! I have a problem! I just signed up for a weekly exercise bootcamp with a few co-workers. (Lord be with me.) Reason being - my loose clothes now "fit" and my fitting clothes are a lil "snug".

I have a PROFOUND respect for those who can speak and/or sing at memorials, funerals, etc., especially at services for loved ones. I tried to speak a few times & Lord, I just don't have the strength...or emotional stability.

Happy Birthday Glenda aka sxysugarlips!!!

I think we all should wear floods, white socks & penny loafers on Mike's birthday. What cha'll think? :) Sha'mone!

Monni-ology

FOOD-OLOGY

What is your salad dressing of choice?
Creamy Italian

What is your favorite sit-down restaurant?
Landry's Seafood

What food could you eat for 2 weeks straight and not get sick of it?
Creamy Chicken Alfredo

What are your pizza toppings of choice?
Sausage & pepperoni

What do you like to put on your toast?
Butter & grape or strawberry jelly/preserves

TECHNOLOGY

How many televisions are in your house?
5

What color cell phone do you have?
Silver

What does the first text message in your inbox say and who sent it.
I luv u & only u - Ex-Boyfriend 2.0

Who was the last person to call you?
Somebody in this office

BIOLOGY

Are you right-handed or left-handed?
Right

Have you ever had anything removed from your body?
Yes - I had some sort of growth on my hand as a child & a 8.6 lbs baby boy

What is the last heavy item you lifted?
One of the many loads of laundry I have waiting for me

BULLCRAPOLOGY

If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die?
Yes! 

If you could change your name, what would you change it to?
Savannah (was gonna be the boy's name until I found out he had a winky woo)

Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000?
Hell yeah!  I could pay a few bills with that loot.

DUMBOLOGY

How many pairs of flip flops do you own?
A few

Last time you had a run-in with the cops?
About a year ago, but he let me go with a warning

Last person you talked to in person:
Somebody else in this office

Favorite Month?
May

CURRENTOLOGY

Missing someone?
So much that I can't begin describe it

Mood?
Flirty

What are you listening to?
The radio

Watching?
The PC screen

Worrying about?
My blood relatives & the messes they get themselves into

RANDOMOLOGY

What’s the last movie you watched?
Taken (and it was pretty damn good....RedBox rocks!)

Do you smile often?
Have we met?

Do you always answer your phone?
Hell naw.  Thanks goodness for caller ID & ringtones

It’s four in the morning and you get a text message, who is it?
Ex-Boyfriend 2.0

If you could change your eye color what would it be?
I'm happy with dark brown

What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic?
Strawberry to the Limeade

Do you own a digital camera?
Of course

Have you ever had a pet fish?
No

Favorite Christmas song?
Be Thankful by Nate Dogg

What’s on your wish list for your birthday?
Undecided

Can you do pushups?
Uh, no

Can you do chin ups?
Uh, no again.

Does the future make you nervous or excited?
Nervous

Do you have any saved texts?
Yep, might have to take a ninja to court

Ever been in a car wreck?
No - thank GOD

Do you have an accent?
Non-St. Louisians say I do - Country Grammar I suppose

What is the last song to make you cry?
Missing You by Tamia, Brandy, Gladys & Chaka

Plans tonight?
Laundry & TV

Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom?
Lord yes.

Name 3 things you bought yesterday?
Piroxicam (for my heel spur), diet 7-Up & gasoline

Have you ever been given roses?
Yes

Current worry?
My child getting himself together

Current hate right now?
Inability to focus & complete a task before bouncing to something else

Met someone who changed your life? When?
Yep...July 2003

What song represents you?
Grown Woman - Mary J. Blige

Name three people who might complete this?
Since they're all FB addicts now, I don't have a clue (The Ply is still my home)

What were you doing 12 AM last night?
Crying (was watching Madea Goes to Jail () and when Madea told Uncle Joe to "shut up bastard" the tears started to flow.  Their sibling interaction reminds me of that of my mother & uncle.)

What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up?
Why the fuck is he at my door?

I'm hoping to shed some lbs, inches, water-weight, thigh-fat or whatever when the heat index reaches 108 today!

Jury rules against Minn. woman in download case - Yahoo! News

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$80,000 per song!!! These folks are not playing!

I'm recommending you watch the "Shaq & Cedric the Entertainer All-Star Weekend Comedy Jam" on SHO. Feat. Ced, Tommy Davidson, Aries Spears, DeRay Davis & Kevin Hart. It was FUNNY!!!

Hell's Kitchen Returns!!

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

All new season starting Tues. July 21!!!

I can't wait!!! ...and remember, I don't answer doors, phones, texts or cries for help during this show. Your cooperation is appreciated! *haha*

Anybody been to the US Virgin Islands lately? Feedback is appreciated.

Buy 2 get 2 Free Bra Sale at LB!

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Thanks to Silkee & Starrdustt for cluing a sista in on the Balconette!

PS You don't have to be a fat girl to fit their lingerie.

Health Talk - Allergies

Let's talk about something that effects almost all of us, either directly or indirectly - Allergies!

As happy as I am when winter is finally over, I dread what the summer holds in store for me.  Other than my allergy to pregnancy (yes I am allergic to it - my belly swells up & my face breaks out! *lol*), I have no other known allergies.

We found out my mother's other daughter was allergic to penicillin after we had a fight with a German Shepard & the dog won.  That girl was looking like the Elephant Man within a matter of moments.  It didn't effect me.

My BFF found out she was allergic to sulfur after she was given the drug during some course of treatment.  Her throat closed up & she had to be rushed to the ER.  Luckily she was only 10 blocks from the hospital.

What, if anything, are you allergic to & how did you find out?

Top Ten "Regrets" Thurs. 6/11/09

I've been thinking about a lot of things in the last few weeks & as usual, the regrets come to mind.

Now I've heard several people say they have none.  I find that extremely hard to believe, but hey. 

I have a few regrets about quite a few things & since y'all are my people I can share it with you.  {Can't do FB for reason mentioned in another discussion.}

1. Having sex way too soon & getting knocked up shortly after.  No before you burn me at the stake, I don't regret giving life, I do regret indulging in the process long before I should have...if that makes sense.

2. Letting my grandfather take most of his 88 years of knowledge & wisdom to the grave because I was too busy doing me to stop & listen.

3. Not being a tad bit more patient with my long-distance love before giving up.  I truly believe he is my soul-mate.

4. Being too busy trying to further career to give my son whatever it was he was missing.  I hate that I had to work & couldn't be there for him like my mom & grandparents were for me - 24/7.  Funny how now he says, he understands & doesn't blame me.   Wow......

5.  Not making my BFF go home instead of letting her convince me to attend a party were she was raped (when we were teens).

6.  Not telling my mother how sorry I was if my funky attitude towards her male friends caused her any form of loneliness/unhappiness.  Ma, I now know better.

7.  Not sitting in that kitchen with Muda to learn her trade kitchen secrets.  She kept her info in her head, not a book.

8.  Hmmmm...guess I don't have 10...and that could be a good thing!

Feel free to comment and/or share.

Toodles!

Island Paradises in America

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Why did I not know this? I guess I didn't do my homework huh?

I'm connected to way too many family members (including my 1st & only born) on FB, so I'll keep my debauchery on The Ply! *snickers*

Quote of the Day 6/10/2009

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

Human beings are the only creatures that allow their children to come back home.

~Bill Cosby - US comedian & actor (1937 - )~

She's Got the Look | Model Reality TV Show | TV Land

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It's back! The show for the not-so average models over age 30.

To Que or Not to Que....

that is the question!

Am I the only grown azz woman in the USA who has never learned to utilize the above contraption?

I admit it! I don't know how to BBQ!

I do own a grill, have BBQ utensils & er'thing, just never learned how or had the desire to learn to use them.

I thought I would've had a husband by now & that would be his job. (Boyfriend 2.0 is history.)

As of now, I'm taking applications for a BBQ tutor....preferably of the tall, dark & handsome persuasion....but hey, I'll take what I can get!

Just checking to see what this "Quick Note" feature does...... :)

Senior Year 1990

As the youngins are graduating, it brings back memories.  I dug this up & thought I'd share. The only rule is you have to post a picture directly related to your senior year along with your blog. Enjoy!

 

1. Who was your best friend? Sharonda Tandy

2. What sports did you play? Heartstrings

3. What kind of car did you drive? Nahn...I had a bus pass until I was 25.

4. It's Friday night, where were you? Probably in a club with an older friends ID.

5. Were you considered a flirt? Who me?

6. What was your GPA upon graduation? 3.2 & I ranked 6th in the class.

 

7. Ever skip school? Once

8. Were you a nerd? ..and a lil cute one at that! National Honor Society & Math Team for 4 years

10. Did you get suspended/expelled? Not during senior year .

11. Can you sing the fight song? I did then. Our school was/is nationally known for the basketball team so this was a must at the games.

12. Who was your favorite teacher? Mr. Donald Bright, taught Algebra & Calculus

 

13. Favorite class? See #12 & Journalism. I was the Editor-in-Chief of the school paper my senior year. {I was "Bossy" when Kelis was still playing hopscotch. }

14. What was your school's full name? Vashon Senior High School

15. School mascot? The Wolverine

16. Did you go to Prom? Yes

17. If you could go back and do it over, would you? Yep! I loved HS {despite the whole meeting the baby daddy & getting knocked up thing}.

18. What do you remember most about graduation? My mother & grandmother crying when they called my name. Also a friend's mother accepting her diploma (see #19).

19. Favorite memory of your Senior Year? Hell, I don't know, but the worst was when Yolanda Rochelle Walters (Chelle), a friend & classmate was murdered the day after prom.

20. Where were you on senior skip day? At home in the bed.

21.Did you have a job your senior year? Yes. I was in the Co-Op program (work study) at school & got a job as a personnel clerk at the USDA office. {This is where my HR career began.}

22. Where did you go most often for lunch? Church's Chicken (it was across the street)

23. Have you gained weight since then? Uh...yeah!

24. What did you do after graduation? Worked the summer & enrolled in UMSL

25. When did you graduate? 1990

26. Who was your Senior prom date? The donor

27. Are you going to your 10/20/30 year reunion? 10th year was in 2000 but I was in Orlando & missed it.   I won't miss the 20th.

28. Who was your home room teacher? I don't remember.

Lie to Me

This has easily become one of my favorite shows (when I manage to catch it). 

It got me to thinking about the lies I've told, most I was caught in (just like my Mama said I would).

 

Ding Dong! Coach is Dead! (for Survivor Fans)

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

...well not dead, but voted of the island! I don't know about my other Survivor fans but that man made my @$$ itch & I'm so glad his chance of winning is gone. He will go down as the most annoying contestant in Survivor history.

If all goes as he plans, I can see JT winning it. I'm also proud of my girl Taj for lasting as long as she has.

Hell's Kitchen Finale

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

I love, love, this show! I loves me some foul-mouthed Chef Ramsey too!

My money is on Paula for the win.

PS I do not answer the phone, door, emails, alarms or cries for help during this show. Consider yourself warned. *LOL*

Best & Worst Mother's Day

For all the Mommies, Step-mommies, Grand-mommies, Big Mamas, Madea, Nanas, etc.

Tell us about your best & worst Mother's Day.

The Best - My son (about age 5 at the time) brought home a card he made at school.  I swear to you that card looked as if it had been stepped on, chewed on & cried on, but he gave it to me as if it were the Hope Diamond.  I'm sure the poor card struggled from school on Friday to giving it to me that Sunday.  My Mother's Day breakfast consisted of 2 cold hot dogs & a bowl of Trix...oh & some dandelions he picked from the yard (lol).  I ate my breakfast it like it came from a 4 star establishment & displayed my dandelions on the etagere because my baby did it all by himself.  A day I'll never, ever forget.

The Worst - Mother's Day 1999 - the 1st without my mother.  No one to buy a card & gifts for & no one to call.  The absolute worst.

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Making "Home" Affordable

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Government help for homeowners.

Has Facebook Replaced Multiply?

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Category:	Other

I originally joined FB to spy on the boy, my God-daughter & other youngins I care about. Then I noticed a lot a people I already some kind of relationship on there. I'm also connected to several of you in both spots & notice much more activity on FB. I'm still learning FB but will stay in Plyville, if only for the blogging.

I created a FB rule for myself - only connect to current connections ('Ply, 360, Myspace), friends, family & classmates. I'm not in the business of collecting friends. I can't keep up with the people in my house, let alone 889 web-connects. LOL

Now back to the original question - Has Facebook replaced Multiply? What say you?

Happy Birthday to Me! One Mo' 'Gin!

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Workplace Vent Day

Gotta gripe about your gig or the people at said gig?  Let's hear it.

#1 - I got this chic in my ear who went thru hell & high water with fertility treatments & such, only to have this damn brat and now all she does is bitch about the costs of family health care, daycare, etc. *record scratch*  We (high ass premium paying folks) paid good damn money for the treatments she needed since she couldn't get it done naturally & now she wants to complain?!  Girl bye!

#2 - One of the directors dumped an apparel project on my desk, like I don't have anything else to do!  Doesn't he know this cut into my 9 to 5 online time?! *lol*

 

Anywho, the purpose of the apparel, with the company logo is to advertise, right?  Well maybe, since the jackass who had the bright idea wants the logo on the sleeve. *record scratch*  Now correct me if I'm wrong, but when you normally meet folks it's not sleeve 1st. Boy bye!

 

Even tho these folks tick me off damn near daily, I'm still ever thankful I have a J-O-B to come to & bitch about.

 

Your turn!

My Days as a Peer Tutor

See anybody you know in this pic? Check out the chic with the bling!

Thanks to Ning.com, I've been able to connect with my high school peers & friends...most I haven't talked to or seen in almost 20 years.

Enlightened Perspective courtesy of Andy Rooney

They're written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words.  Enjoy....... 
 
I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. 
 
I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows. 
 
I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day. 
 
I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world. 
 
I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right. 
 
I've learned.... That you should never say no to a gift from a child. 
 
I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way. 
 
I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with. 
 
I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand. 
 
I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult. 
 
I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. 
 
I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for. 
 
I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class. 
 
I've learned..... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular 
 
I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved. 
 
I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts. 
 
I've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you. 
 
I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds. 
 
I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am. 
 
I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile. 
 
I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them. 
 
I've learned... That life is tough, but I'm tougher. 
 
I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost, someone will take the ones you miss. 
 
I've learned .... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere. 
 
I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Mom and Dad that I loved them one more time before they passed away. 
 
I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them. 

 

I've learned..... That life is best spent with your family.
 
I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. 
 
I've learned.... That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life. 
 
I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it. 
 
I've learned.... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done. 
 
To all of you.... Make sure you read all the way down to the last sentence. 
 
HAPPY FRIENDSHIP WEEK TO YOU!!!!!! 

YOU ARE MY FRIEND AND I AM HONORED!

Happy Easter Everyone!

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Quote of the Day 4/10/09

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

Why is it drug addicts and computer afficionados are both called users?

~Clifford Stoll~

Quote of the Day 4/9/09

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"The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose."

William Shakespeare, "The Merchant of Venice", Act 1 scene 3
Greatest English dramatist & poet (1564 - 1616)

Missouri House Endorses Drug Tests for Welfare Benefits

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Bout damn time!

Country Boys

Not really "way back" like my usual Wednesday posts, but a certain country boy was on my mind & I decided to share this with y'all.

Happy Birthday Marvin!

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Fantasy Fulfilled...almost

This may come as a shock to you, being the normally innocent creature that I am, but I've fantasized about being a stripper since I was 18. Not just stripping for my man...but doing it for the $$$. In this day & age, there's something to be said about tax-free income.

 

I did a little research & found a very reasonable stripper pole & platform (like the one picture above). I have plenty of room in my basement & that's where the set up will be. Hopefully with the $$$ I make, this thing will pay for itself.

 

I'll be 37 next month & I think I'm gonna plan a birthday party and invite a few choice male friends over to celebrate & to see how this works.

 

I also ordered a few "how-to strip" DVDs (Silkee said eBay was a treasure trove!) so I don't make a complete fool of myself. I already have the lingerie & clear heels. I think I want a wig too. One of those long curly ones.

 

So, who's coming to my birthday party?