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The Queen's Chair: Who Cooks In Your House?
I'm asking this question for several reasons. It appears to me that many people will place a takeout order or stop and grab a bucket of KFC before they will take out a pot or pan and whip up a quick m
The Queen's Chair: UNCF Tribute To Lionel Richie
I'm finally catching up on my DVR-recorded programs. I had the chance to watch UNCF's Tribute to Lionel Richie. I'm so glad I recorded this. For starters, Lionel Richie looks WONDERFUL at 60 and I
The Queen's Chair: Why I LOVE Birthdays
I'm celebrating my birthday today. I woke up to find funny messages and songs from friends on Facebook. My family is throwing a surprise party for me tomorrow, but I haven't let on that I know. My dau
The Queen's Chair: Dispelling Diabetes Myths
Some 24 million people in this country have diabetes. Yet myths surrounding the condition abound. Read on for the truth: Myth: People who have diabetes should eat diabetic foods. Truth: People
The Queen's Chair: The Rosa Parks Story
I've been playing catch up with my DVR lately. One film I finally got to see was The Rosa Parks Story with Angela Bassett, Cicely Tyson and Dexter Scott King. Bassett was a producer on this film.
The Queen's Chair: Did You Know?
* Every 34 seconds or so, someone in this country has a heart attack. * A typical fatty fast-food lunch contains 1,660 calories and costs $6.79. A brown- bag healthy lunch has 530 calories and co
The Queen's Chair: Aspirin For Heart Attacks: Chew or Swallow?
Doctors recommend that people who are having a heart attack take an aspirin to stop blood clots from forming in the arteries. But should you take a chewable aspirin? A tablet? Something else? In a sma
The Queen's Chair: It Doesn't Show On My Face
It's been nearly two years since my stroke. The recovery process was a hard one for me. I've seen more doctors in two years than I've seen my whole life. I've had to re-learn how to do a few things. I
The Queen's Chair: RIP Teddy Pendergrass
We lost another great singer today. Singer Teddy Pendergrass died yesterday after a battle with cancer. He was only 59. What hurts me most about this news...his potential. He was a strong man, tal
The Queen's Chair: Pat Robertson's Insensitive Remarks About Haiti Will Send Him Straight To Hell
Pat Robertson opened up his mouth again, but this time his comments have upset many others. Robertson actually believes that Haiti's earthquake is a blessing in disguise. He believes that Haiti is bei
The Queen's Chair: Sending Out Love and Prayers To the People of Haiti
The news of the earthquake that rocked Haiti has left me feeling helpless. I've seen images on my television set of the destruction and hopelessness. Buildings have collapsed, people have survived 12
The Queen's Chair: Just Because The I Do's Were Said, You Still Need To Date Your Spouse
When two people become one in holy matrimony, that's when they have to "up" their game...so to speak. That's when the real work begins. All the things that made your spouse the one you wanted to spend
The Queen's Chair: Derek Jeter Getting Married
There's a rumor floating around that the Yankees captain Derek Jeter is getting married in November.. Don't know how true this is. All I know is a lot of women aren't happy about it. He's 35 and one o
The Queen's Chair: Your Daughter Plays Lacrosse?
It's a question I hear constantly this time of year: I hear it from black and white people. Both of my daughters play lacrosse and they are good at it. Their pre-season started yesterday. I serve as o
The Queen's Chair: The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Next Monday, most federal, state, and local governments will be closed. As well as post offices and schools. Some people will have the day off. What concerns me is that most people know why, but some
The Queen's Chair: If You're Not Getting Married...Buy A House
I made a promise to myself when I turned 30. I decided if I wasn't married by age 35, I would buy a house. I had been saving for a house for about three years thinking that I needed a lot of money for
The Queen's Chair: Watching TV With Your Eyes Closed
I know people fall asleep watching the tube. My husband was the biggest offender of this in our home. One day, I came home from work and saw him sleeping on the couch. The TV was on and he was in
The Queen's Chair: There's Nothing Worse Than...
How would you finish this sentence? In my house that sentence would have one answer. There's nothing worse than going into your refrigerator or cupboard and you have a taste for something, you pull ou
The Queen's Chair: Baby, It's Cold Outside
Enough with the snow already. At least I know I'm getting my money's worth this year with my snowplower. It's been a while since the East Coast has seen this much snow. And more is on the way. I u
The Queen's Chair: A Woman Called Moses
People my age and older are familiar with this phrase and know who I am talking about. This blog is for people who want to learn something special about this woman. My church Memorial AME Zion has
The Queen's Chair: It's So Hard To Say Good-bye to Principal Gorman
I got a letter from my daughter school in the mail. It was a letter announcing that Dr. Gorman had accepted a new position in Central Office and would be working on a special project and that an inter
The Queen's Chair: Making New Year's Resolutions
When I was younger, I used to make resolutions. This year is THE FIRST year, I didn't. Instead, I made some lifestyle changes and set three goals. My goals: 1) Not to lend significant amounts
The Queen's Chair: Happy New Year: Is it 20-10 or 2000 and 10?
Welcome to a new decade. 2010. It's January 1st and we made it. Are you calling this new decade 20-10 or 2000 and 10? Do you even care? Share your thoughts. I hope you have a safe, happy and prospero
The Queen's Chair: 2009 Thank You's
Just a few people I want to acknowledge as the New Year approaches. I want to thank: * President Barack Obama: I don't care what people say, he has handled his first year in office with such grace
The Queen's Chair: The Blind Side
I LOVED this movie. I admit I'm a football fan, but even if you don't like football, you'll love this story and it's message about sharing and helping someone exceed. The is based off of Baltimore Rav