Sunday Soul Food

It's hard to believe that this is the last Sunday Soul Food for the year. Today's helping is "Biggest Part of Me" by Take 6. Many of us take this time to reflect on the passing year as well as make plans for improvement for the coming year. This song reminds us that we all can easily "begin anew" at anytime.

Peace and Blessings for the New Year.

Biggest Part Of Me
By Take 6

Happy Kwanzaa!

Merry Christmas

"What Child Is This"

Sounds of Blackness - Soul Holiday

Every Year Every Christmas

Santa Baby

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What Tarot Card Are You?

You are The High Priestess

Science, Wisdom, Knowledge, Education.

The High Priestess is the card of knowledge, instinctual, supernatural, secret knowledge. She holds scrolls of arcane information that she might, or might not reveal to you. The moon crown on her head as well as the crescent by her foot indicates her willingness to illuminate what you otherwise might not see, reveal the secrets you need to know. The High Priestess is also associated with the moon however and can also indicate change or fluxuation, particularily when it comes to your moods.

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"We Three Kings"

"Christmas In Hollis"

Boy I'm glad I wasn't in Clinton Yesterday

Since I'm always talking about setting someone on fire with Lysol and a lighter or foaming bathroom cleaner, I had to post this.

This morning the Laurens radio station reported an armed robbery in Clinton yesterday. A woman held up a check loan place using a can of Raid bug spray and a lighter. She threatened to blow the clerk up with the Raid if the clerk didn't give her $400+ (She had a specific amount but I didn't catch the exact amount). The suspect was captured at her home after a city-wide search.

Must Be Something in the Water

David Allen Rodgers was arrested for driving drunk during the Anderson Christmas parade last week. He led the police on a three mile chase with 18 people on the float. He's since been charged with 18 counts kidnapping, assault, and open container.

A few days later, a woman shot herself in the hand after attempting to light her cigarette with a pistol. She thought the gun was a lighter.

"Let It Snow"

Let It Snow

Since I'm not going to any Strip Clubs

Happy Birthday to ME

Somebody Cue the Music

Happy Birthday
By Stevie Wonder

Sunday Soul Food

In The Garden
By Kirk Whalum

Already Missing You

Just when we finally get over the loss of "Luther" this happens.

We will miss you Gerald!

Already Missing You
By Gerald LeVert

My Thoughts on the Elections...

Everybody Rejoice

How the Heck Did I Miss This?

2nd Clinton Officer Resigns Over MySpace.com Page

I'd be lying if I said that I'm surprised. Well, I am in a way. I can't believe that this wasn't swept under the rug as usual. Racism is a huge drawback in the South. Don't be fooled by the lack of hype.

Video Update

I had to play 2 videos this week since they fit my Sista Big Bone music theme. "Sista Big Bone" and "Daydreamin" are my video selections.

Hump Day Hunk

Moment of Karma

Sunday Soul Food

This week's Soul food serving is "When the Chariot Comes" by Brian McKnight. I would like to take the moment to extend my condolences to the Marler family. My prayers are with you during this trying time.

When The Chariot Comes
By Brian McKnight

Robin Thicke

I'm really feeling Robin Thicke right now. His latest video "Lost Without You" is my Video of the Week. I am also featuring some of his older work (When he was using the name Thicke) on the jukebox.

Hump Day Hunk

How Logical Are You?

You Are Incredibly Logical

Move over Spock - you're the new master of logic You think rationally, clearly, and quickly. A seasoned problem solver, your mind is like a computer!

How Logical Are You?

Hump Day Hunk!

Quiz Day - Does Your English Cut the Mustard?

Your English Skills:

Grammar: 100% Vocabulary: 100% Punctuation: 80% Spelling: 80%

Does Your English Cut the Mustard?

Happy Labor Day!

Sunday Soul Food

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

To celebrate Labor Day, I have an "old skool" music theme this week. I'm serving up a Macaroni and Collard Greens Double Play. Kicking it off is Ms. Patti Labelle with "When You Are Blessed (Feels Like Heaven)" followed by the Commodores "Jesus is Love".

Sunday Soul Food

Since I'm in a jazzy kind of mood, I will be serving a Soulful helping of Kirk--Whalum. Today's Sunday Soul Food is "Christ is All" .

Christ Is All
By Kirk Whalum

What's Your Flower Color?

You Are a Blue Flower

A blue flower tends to represent peace, openness, and balance. At times, you are very delicate like a cornflower. And at other times, you are wise like an iris. And more than you wish, you're a little cold, like a blue hydrangea.

What Color Flower Are You?

Darn I Miss Tupac

Sunday Soul Food

Today is a helping of BeBe Winans and Friends in "Coming Back Home"

Coming Back Home
By BeBe Winans

Are You More Dog or Cat?

You Are: 0% Dog, 100% Cat

You are are almost exactly like a cat. You're intelligent, independent, and set on getting your way. And there's no way you're going to fetch a paper for anyone!

Are You More Cat or Dog?

Book Pimpage: Unified Souls

Cyborgs do not show emotion. Cyborgs are more machine than actual humanoid. By all intent and purpose they are perfect.

Then a viral anomaly appears in their programming, and the cyborgs wipe each other out. Surviving by sheer accident, Jasmine Storm escapes the civil war and is propelled into the humanoid world. She spends her days as a security officer on Webster's Casino, observing humanoids and trying to understand their bizarre, emotional behavior.

Then she starts having emotions as well; feeling and memories that are not hers, or are they? They come not from her neural implants, but from some mysterious source – a source that Storm doesn't understand.

Devin Cartell, a rebel in the Uprising against the oppressive, war-bent Regime, came to Webster's to buy a splitter card to help him in the rebels' newest offensive; instead, he meets Jasmine Storm, and everything he knows is turned upside down.

Cartell is binded to his Kerabal, Mashlia Mayd, as was determined when they both were children. Yet he feels more emotion, more fire in the spiritual plane with cyborg Jasmine. Trapped between what he wants to do and what he should do, Cartell learns that Storm may
very well hold the key to defeating the Regime.

Can Jasmine Storm's past be the key to their future?

Excerpt can be found here.

Sunday Soul Food

Today's helping is "The Lord is Real (Time Will Reveal)" by Blackstreet

The Lord Is Real (Time Will Reveal)
By Blackstreet

No It's Not a Booty Mix

This week I actually had a theme in mind when I picked my music. Did you figure it out yet? No, it's not love songs. The theme is R&B Teddy Bears. I guess I could have thrown Ruben Studdard in for good measure, but he ain't Donny.

Sunday Soul Food

I went ol' skool this week. I never realized just how little bass is in the song...but then what can you expect from the '80s? Today's helping is "Tomorrow" by the Winans.

Tomorrow
By The Winans

Which of the Four Elements represents you best?

Which of the Four Elements represents you best?

You are Fire!Fire is associated with light, energy, and warmth, however it is most associated with sex and passion. Animals of Fire include all cats, like Lions and Panthers, as well as snakes, lizards, and scorpians.Fire's mythical creature is the Pheonix.Fire is traditionally placed in the South which represents Summer. Summer represents Adolecense in our lives when we are young and begin looking for that special someone. Fire's time of day is Noon, when the sun is at its highest.Astrological signs associated with Fire are Leo, Aries, and Sagittarius.The planets are the Sun and Mars.Tarot cards that go with this element are the Emperor, Strength, the Devil, the Tower, and the Sun.The Fire element's Archangel is Michael, the chief of Archangels, the Warrior of God. His flaming sword dispenses justice, balance, and protection to all the children of the One. He is often depicted in armor, like the ideal chevalier of the Middle Ages, protector of the weak and helpless. Like a true warrior, he would rather settle disputes peaceably than with violence. He is dressed in red and scarlet, the colours of Fire, courage, and honour. Gems associated with the Fire element are Bloodstone, Garnet, Sunstone, Amber, and Ruby.Balanced people of Fire hold Courage, Creativity, Independence, Loyalty, and Passion.Fire bound people are very social and strong willed individual who are also leaders. They are also very outgoing and powerful. Take this quiz!






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Sunday Soul Food

This is one of my favorite "religiously inclined" songs. It never fails to make me smile on bad days. Here's a heaping helping of "Sonshine" by Take 6.

Sonshine
By Take 6

What Gemstone are You?

Your Gemstone is Amber

Creative, happy, and logical. You shine in any intellectual endeavor

What Gemstone Are You?

Happy Independence Day!

Sunday Soul Food

While we celebrate America's battle for Independence, it is important to remember that we do not have face our battles alone. This song reminds us whom the battle really belongs to. Today's helping is "The Battle is the Lord's" by Yolanda Adams.

The Battle Is The Lord's
By Yolanda Adams

Where does Your Beauty Lie?

Where Does Your Beauty Lie?

D:

Your Beauty lies in Intelligence. Logical, wise and a book-worm. You have a mature beauty and look that shows how smart you are. You rely solely on your logic to solve all your or anyone else's problems, which is a bit of a two-sided coin. The fact makes you seem rather emotionless and cold to some people. Not everything can be solved with logic. Despite it, many come to you for advice and love how smart you are, wondering if there is anything you don't know. You probably don't wear much make-up as it distracts you from your studies, but you may wear a pair of glasses just because you like how you look in them, whether you need them or not. For the most part, your looks mean little to you, which makes all the more attractive, especially when you're concentrated on something. Good for you. Now go get your next A .

Some Things That Represent You:

Element: Water, Light Animal: Owl Color: Black, White, Blues Song:Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata Expression: Concentrated Stare

Gemstone: Topaz Mythological Creature: Centaur Planet: UranusHair Color: Dusty Blonde Eye Color: Gray-Blue

Quote:"Knowledge is power."

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Keeping it Real Moment: BET Awards and Gasoline Drawers

I normally don't bother to watch the BET Awards because I can't stand watching ghetto behind people patting themselves on the back for 2 hours. Oh, I don't like some of the celebrities either. I made an exception this year since Prince was going to perform and Chaka Khan was receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award (sing it with me I'm Every Woman). I was dismayed to discover that they had now added a red carpet show, 2 more hours of Negroes with no talent patting themselves on the back while kissing up to the so-called talents. Here's my take of the award show:

Chaka Khan - Her set was great with Prince (that purple outfit was hot) on guitar and Stevie [Wonder] on keyboard. India Arie and Yolanda sang some. Umm, I can't remember which song Yolanda did (which tells you just how great it was), but she should just stick with the gospel.

Prince - The Purple Wonder's performance at the end was hot, although he could have done without tossing the mic to Will.I. Aint uhh, I mean Am. Will.I. Am. (Gag). I don't know why but he just doesn't set well with my spirit. Hopefully, Prince won't make that mistake twice.

Highlight of the Night - Kirk Franklin won the Best Gospel Award. He failed to start his speech with the "I'd like to thank/give honor to God routine." Instead he, thanked his wife, kids, labels, singers, musicians (wait for it...) then ends with "Jesus, I thank you not with my words but by the way I live". For those of you missing the punchline, Franklin admitted he was addicted to porn last November on Oprah. First thing I said after hearing that speech was "What, does that mean he was thanking God while he was whacking off in the hotel room?"

Yeah, I know. I'm going to hell with gasoline soaked drawers.

Update: Gah, now there's an hour long back patting show, Black Carpet Lounge. See this is what happens when you let a bunch of ghetto behind people have their own channel.

Sunday Soul Food

Today's helping is "Silver and Gold" by Kirk Franklin and the Family.

You never know who God uses as a messenger or the manner in which you receive the message. I was outraged by a person's behavior last week. This person repeatedly expressed his/herself in a manner that made me question their sanity at best and fear [demonic] possession at worst. Throughout their tirade, they constantly referred to their bank account. During this time I realized that even with all that so-called wealth s/he was still spiritually derelict.

Thank you for reminding me that even with my empty bank account, I am still a very wealthy woman.

Where was Your Soul Born

Where was your soul born?[pics + detailed answers]

Your soul was born in the Shadows.Your soul was born in the shadows of the moon at night. You're all mystery and enigma and your element is the Moon. No one really knows who you are, but they might think they know you. You only tell people fragments of who you are and never show your true personality. That doesn't have to mean that youre being someone you're not though. You're always yourself and you never do something just because someone else does. Some might think you're a little cold or dull, but you're just hiding your true self for some reason. Maybe only a couple of selected people have ever seen the true you. You are loyal to these people and it will take time if anyone else wants to gain your trust. You let people think that they know you and that you trust them. But sooner or later they will realize that they never really knew you. Be careful. Someday you might need someone who knows what you need. Trust people. You prefer silence and tranquillity. You're calm and collected and a nice person most of the time.
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What's Your Hidden Talent

Your Hidden Talent

You have the natural talent of rocking the boat, thwarting the system.And while this may not seem big, it can be.It's people like you who serve as the catalysts to major cultural changes.You're just a bit behind the scenes, so no one really notices.

What's" Your Hidden Talent?

Unfunny, Uncouth, and Unread

"Ain't it funny, the way people act when they make a little money?"

Mary Janice Davidson, Authors Behaving Badly repeat offender, is at it again. This time she attacked Indida. I am posting highlights of the comment but follow the link to see it in its entirety.

MJD writes:

Stop writing? Oh my dear, not even if you stuck a gun in my ear. Which,
given the frequency and venom of your cyber-tantrums, wouldn't surprise me.
Anyone who works herself into a slavering rage so easily probably has felony
assault on her to-do list

She follows with:

As someone mildly concerned for your health (your blood pressure must be on
the moon! do have your local G.P. give it a check; I fear you might stroke out
if we queen bitches don't burst into flames at your command) I tried to quell
the giggles as I read your tantrum du jour.

These comments offended me. Implying that someone has criminal tendencies, hoping someone experiences personal injury and poor health. What kind of person is this? Normal people don't behave in such a fashion. Sane people don't spew maliciousness to the point of being downright evil. As my mother would say, "There has to be a demon in her".

I wasn't going to say anything at first since this isn't my fight. I felt pointing out this behavior would just give MJD the attention she so obviously craves. But then I realized that by not speaking my mind, I was allowing myself to become subjugated by these writers. We need to let these individuals know that this type of behavior is not ACCEPTABLE. It's not cute, it's not funny. It's just WRONG.

MJD has repeatedly made reference to her blue collar roots. She seems to have confused blue collar with trash. Blue collar folk are simple, hard working people who may not have a lot, but are grateful for what they have. Blue collar people may not have a lot of formal education, but they do have a deeply ingrained sense of right and wrong--qualities MJD obviously lacks. While I am hesitant to cast aspersion on the rest of MJD's family, I will say that her comments have led me to the conclusion that SHE is pure filth.

Her final statement:

I'm the Queen Bitch over here in the corner, the one saying "Ha. Ha. HA." while she reads her bank statement.

That may be true for now, but how long will that last? How long before readers become disenchanted with MJD's personality? Every time she runs off at the mouth, more and more readers vow to never buy her books. How long before it begins to reflect on her bank statement? Karma is a strange thing. You never know how or when your past transgressions will come back to bite you in the butt.

Changing Outfits and Sunday Soul Food

For some insane reason, I felt the need to change my blog layout. I don't know what I was thinking. I've lost a lot of my limited religion during this process. Please bear with me while I complete this update... Hey at least I'm posting again.

I've decided to add a music feature to my "New and Improved" blog. Today debuts what I call "Sunday Soul Food". Today's helping is "Lord, How I Need You" by Ann Nesby. Heaven knows I need him right now.

Trying to be cute

I thought I would be cute and add sound to my Blog. I found a song that was (I thought) reasonably short and not too offensive. Bad Idea! I was sick of it by the third round. I've discovered it's not a good idea to tack the song in the template. TRUST ME on this one. Anywho, It's tacked into the post now. Which hopefully won't be too painful. I think I will have to make a few adjustments if I remain consistent (Ha!) in this method. Oh well.

Moment of Silence

No Justice, No Peace!

They reduced the bond for Wendie A. Schweikert! Can you believe it? Bond was $125,000 and they reduced it to $50,000 so all she needs is 10% to get out. Thank goodness her family isn't in a hurry to get her out (at least someone has some sense in SC).

Hey Laurens, WAKE UP! You are making it easier for a child molester to return to the streets. Oh I'm sorry, it doesn't count since she's a woman (looking hard at that race card). This woman would still be having her jollies with the victim if the victim's mother hadn't brought it to the attention of the police (since the principal was looking the other way).

I knew they never cleaned those classrooms in school!

Just when I though Wendie Schweikert's 15 minutes of infamy were up; I spotted this article DNA in teacher's classroom matches a student. Those poor children. Those poor parents who are now wondering where all that DNA was located in the classroom.

Easter: The Good, the Bad, and the crap that will have you seeing a therapist 20 years later

GOOD
Candy - That's a given. To be more specific I think of Cadbury Creme Eggs (I haven't bought any this year, yet), Cadbury Mini Eggs, and Mother's crazed quest to buy as many Black Jellybeans (Yuck!) as she can find.

BAD
Easter Egg Hunts - I don't know who the genius was that started this tradition, but let me give you a little Public Service Announcement.

It's not a good idea to hide perishable items such as, BOILED EGGS outside for several hours, then send innocent children looking for them. Especially if you live in warm areas, like say, South Carolina. Trust me on this. Those of you using plastic eggs, please, please, please, for the love of all things chocolate, stop putting foil wrapped chocolates in the eggs. In case you haven't noticed, chocolate melts, and isn't fun trying to suck chocolate off of foil.

Things your child will be discussing in therapy 20 years later
Easter Plays - I can't even begin to touch on the horror that is the annual Easter Play. I was in several church productions, but the one that stands out the most is His Fleece was White as Snow. I had the lead role of "Dinky the Donkey" (You can't make this stuff up) for 2 years. I still cringe whenever I see donkeys, mules, and hear the word "dinky".

What "wonderful" memories do you have of Easter?

*Picture found at strangecosmos.com

That's Just Wrong

Someone was directed to my blog by searching "Ginny having sex". Is that some kind of new fetish going around? Videos of women named Ginny engaging in sex? How jacked up does your life have to be to get your jollies from the name Ginny? Seriously!

Ok, maybe I wouldn't be so disturbed if I didn't have a celibate lifestyle. Or maybe it's just plain creepy. Now I am going to have to nightmares of perverts visiting my blog. Eww, Eww, Eww.

Scandal in Laurens (Act II)

Outraged parents are now petitioning for the resignation of the E.B. Morse Principal. This is a result of the arrest of Wendie Ann Schweikert in late February for allegedly molesting an 11-year old student at E.B. Morse.

There are mixed feelings in the community. Some people believe that the villain has already been dealt with and feel the principal should not be held accountable. Others believe this situation could have been prevented had the principal followed up on complaints about the teacher.

Before you make up your mind let's review some of the facts reported by various news resources.

1. The mother contacted the school principal prior to arrest complaining about the teacher's contact with her son. She had the boy transferred to another class.
   
2. The teacher engaged in sexual acts at least twice in the school following the transfer.
   
3. The teacher had an encounter with other students present in the room at the time.

You make the call.

Sometimes I have to wonder about my town

In the last post I mentioned the big uproar in Laurens. Friday morning, Wendie Ann Schweikert was arrested for two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Her bond was set at $100,000 ($50,000/charge) at her bond hearing on Saturday. Now this morning I heard on the radio that a man posted a bond over the weekend for $136,000 for animal cruelty. Can you believe that animal cruelty seems to be a bigger crime than engaging in criminal sexual activity with a minor in Laurens? Greenville had the right idea, they have already issued a warrant for her act with the victim in Greenville County.

Somebody tell me what's goin' on

This morning the local radio station reported a house fire overnight. 2 bodies had been found and it looked to be a murder/suicide. That makes the 7th murder in Laurens in 2 months.

I found out this afternoon that an elementary teacher had been arrested for having sex with a 5th grade student. WHAT!! While watching the news they reported a 2nd grade student stabbed another student with a dart at another school in Laurens County. WTF!! There was also a segment about the house fire. It seems the sister of the (deceased) alleged murderer wanted everyone to know that her brother was a good man. Huh? Just when I thought it couldn't get any weirder, they reported that 2 people had been attacked by a rabid cat and that a rabid raccoon was found in the area. You don't say.

I don't know what the heck is going on around here. But I tell you what, I won't be drinking the water .

Tell Me Something I didn't already know!

Your Linguistic Profile:

50% General American English

30% Dixie

20% Yankee

0% Midwestern

0% Upper Midwestern

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?

Not As Easy As It Looks

When I first began my blog I thought it would be easy. I mean how difficult is it to just post 8random thoughts? Hah! I haven't posted in a month, even longer on another blog. It's not that I don't have anything to say. Lord knows I have plenty to say. It's just that I haven't found an acceptable way to articulate it.

It's easy to just enter anything when you don't know anyone that may venture to your blog. But once people began to advertise your personal space (thanks a lot MOTHER!) then you have to begin to worry. Well at least I do. I constantly ask Does this make me sound ghetto? Is this too militant? Will someone perceive this as racist? By the time I finished censoring myself, I couldn't remember what I was originally writing about. Or better yet, I get an idea and begin writing about it. It seems like a good topic mentally but somehow by the time it appears on screen, I have to ask myself what the heck was I thinking. There really should be a warning label for newbie bloggers.

CAUTION: This isn't as easy as it looks.

Whatever Happened to...

Brenda Ritchie. For those of you that don't know/remember the story. Brenda Ritchie was married to Lionel Ritchie. Lionel was cheating on her and she went to the other woman's apartment and whipped both the "Other Woman" and Lionel's azz.

Is she still around? Is she still planting her foot up people's behinds?