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THE INAUGURATION; WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS?
What was your most memorable moment during the inauguration? Mine was the prayer and I enjoyed Aretha Franklin singing and seeing all those people!
A LITTLE SOUTHERN NEWS: WE IS OVERCOME! YO Chull'en is sanging OBAMA!
A LITTLE SOUTHERN NEWS January 16, 2009 ISSUE 17 EVENTS! PERFORMANCES! PEOPLE, AND MILD HUMOR ABOUT MEMPHIS AND THE SOUTH!. Friday Weekly News Page Written by: Ms. Winnie Shields also known a
HOMETOWN MEMPHIS: A WEDDING BAILOUT! AND.. THE TRIAL DEATH OF WIFE
HOMETOWN MEMPHIS January 13, 2009 written by: Miisrael Shields A WEDDING BAILOUT! 01.13.2009 Olive Branch, MS A local couple in nearby Olive Branch, Mississippi recently planned what they t
MUSIC OF THE MORNING
SIRE: When I read of your love book, it was the music of the morning. In your holy mountain I find escapes. No wonder it's beautiful here. I get to love you in a secret place. A place I am with
MILLIONS HAVE LOST EMPLOYMENT...WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR ME?
I am very thankful I have work at least for the time being--and if you are still employed you are among the thankful. What does it this mean when I hear that millions are out of work. The polictica
A LITTLE SOUTHERN NEWS: ZING! ZANG! ZOOM! BOOM! ...AND SCREAM!
A LITTLE SOUTHERN NEWS January 09, 2009 ISSUE 16 EVENTS! PERFORMANCES! PEOPLE, AND MILD HUMOR ABOUT MEMPHIS AND THE SOUTH!. Friday Weekly News Page Written by: Ms. Winnie Shields also known as
Phony Professionalism is...Just that
I'm not one to put on masks although I admit that I have met many who wear them quite often. It has to do with the attitude one is displaying. I'm not writing about any one of you personally,or pr
HOMETOWN MEMPHIS: KENTUCKY WINS LIBERTY BOWL!... AND TWIN MOTHER'S SURPRISES
KENTUCKY WINS LIBERTY BOWL GAME! Photo features: Kentucky safety Marcus McClinton (2) and Darryl Freeney(81) Written by Miisrael Shields 01.02.2009--Memphis, TN Kentucky vs. Carolina in the Libe
LET'S LOOK AT SOMETHING ELSE
Not pointing fingers, not accusing each other, not forming opinions of what's being written by each individual. Let's look at something else where we become enclosed in growing from something someone
HERE ARE TWO WORDS TO GET YOU STARTED THIS NEW YEAR..
SLOW DOWN...Ahhh... Keep trying More prayer Be optimistic Think positive Encourage others Give Thanks
BE HONEST, DO YOU MAKE, BREAK, OR KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS?
I'm being honest, I DO NOT make New Year's Resolutions. Why? Just so I wont have to say I broke and didn't keep them! I feel guilty when I don't keep promises, even to myself. I strive at setting a
HOMETOWN MEMPHIS: FIRST GUITAR DROP! Plus 3 More News Stories of Interest
HAPPY NEW YEAR! FIRST GUITAR DROP! Written by: Miisrael Shields Beale Street--MEMPHIS TN 01.01.2009--MIDNIGHT Thousands of Memphians were downtown on the famous Beale Street last night to
Benjamin Hooks Retires From Ministry
Native born Memphian, Benjamin Hooks will speak his last sermon on Sunday, January 04, 2008. After many years of his most rewarding and prodigious career. Mr. Hooks noted that the reason for his retirement was due to illness. He has touched hearts of
59 Seconds..... to 2009
Most of us are looking to approach 2009 with a new change in our whole living conditions. Changes we'll help make will take our total commitment. We will have our new president and a new and fresh outlook for better things. Social, economic, jobs, and better living conditions we may all are
HOMETOWN MEMPHIS--A DRIVE BY THAT SAVED A BOY'S LIFE
A DRIVE BY THAT SAVED A BOY'S LIFE Written by Miisrael Shields December 28, 2008 Saturday morning, December 27, 2008 may have seemed like any other day for one Memphis citizen, except on her driv
A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS IN THE SOUTH
Christmas Day is here and many of us celebrate it in ways and manners. Families have developed traditions they have kept for many years from generation to generation. Allow me to tell you of the tra
HOMETOWN MEMPHIS: O' CHRISTMAS TREES!
MERRY CHRISTMAS: O' CHRISTMAS TREES: Written by Miisrael Shields One of Memphis home town residents goes a little farther with Christmas trees...How? She has one in every room of her house!
THIS IS A HOLIDAY CARD ANYONE CAN SIGN ...HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ALL US!
Please sign this blog card. It's for anyone who want to send well Holiday Wishes. To your family your friends or your love ones. Let's also remember to wish Seasons Greetings to our great sponsors
I'M FINISHED CHRISTMAS SHOPPING! ARE YOU?
Many are waiting for the last few seconds to jump in the stores and dash for the sales! Are you one of the many? Even those who are finished may be in that crowd...do you feel the ecomony will keep
HOMETOWN MEMPHIS: MEMPHIS CITY SCHOOLS HELPS ITS HOMELESS STUDENTS
12.22.2008--Memphis, Tennessee HELP FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS: written by Miisrael Shields Memphis City School Students who are homeless have been given a much needed helping hand. Students who a
I'M SO TIRED OF YOU SHOOTING ME!
I’M SO TIRED OF YOU SHOOTING ME! I am including all of you to sending a shout out to our communities. Everyday, every hour, and in almost every city of town we are hacked up to our neck with the
WINNIESPOETRY: A LEAF ON THE SNOW
WINNIESPOETRY PRESENTS: A LEAF ON THE SNOW Now I have loved you flowed from my breath.. I am as a leaf on the snow The wind will carry me And No more crying in brown pupils stain. I cover yo
WINNIESPOETRY: TURN AROUND THAT I MAY LOVE YOU
WINNIESPOETRY PRESENTS: TURN AROUND THAT I MAY LOVE YOU Lover, sweet, tender. Blameless Love. Calls to me arms that echoes in voices of silent places. A boomerang whisps away. Turn around t
WINNIESPOETRY: MY CUP RUNNETH OVER
WINNIESPOETRY PRESENTS: MY CUP RUNNETH OVER Hearing the drippings from the table... I listened to the fall onto the floor. The tablecloth was soaked and could not contain the rains. And.. on
WINNIESPOETRY: WHERE?
WINNIESPOETRY PRESENTS: WHERE? When I sought a love among the fields... where? I wandered in a garden of songs. A dove landed on my hands. I felt it's beating heart I love it's purity. Whe