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 meal. I hear too many men complain that today's mod ...
Posted Sunday, January 31st 2010 at 10:54AM
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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 laughed when Tom Joyner came out dressed in a HUG ...
Posted Tuesday, January 26th 2010 at 8:44AM
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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 daughters first attempted this last year when I recov ...
Posted Tuesday, January 26th 2010 at 8:40AM
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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 with diabetes should eat the same foods that ever ...
Posted Thursday, January 21st 2010 at 8:52PM
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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.
It was definitely worth the wait. I knew Ms. Parks ...
Posted Thursday, January 21st 2010 at 8:47PM
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* 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 costs $3.61. ...
Posted Tuesday, January 19th 2010 at 10:34AM
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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 small study from the University of California, resear ...
Posted Tuesday, January 19th 2010 at 10:31AM
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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'm proud that during my recovery time: I published ...
Posted Friday, January 15th 2010 at 9:18AM
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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, tall with a dynamic voice. I loved his upbeat tempos. ...
Posted Thursday, January 14th 2010 at 12:00PM
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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 being "punished" for making a pact with the devil --a ...
Posted Thursday, January 14th 2010 at 11:49AM
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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 and 15 hours of being buried under rubble.
Man ...
Posted Thursday, January 14th 2010 at 11:26AM
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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 rest of your life with still needs to keep h ...
Posted Wednesday, January 13th 2010 at 4:03PM
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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 of the most eligible bachelors on the planet.
I ...
Posted Tuesday, January 12th 2010 at 10:00AM
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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 one of the co-commissioners of their league. They p ...
Posted Tuesday, January 12th 2010 at 9:56AM
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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 younger generations don't really "get it."
The ...
Posted Tuesday, January 12th 2010 at 9:53AM
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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 a down payment. I was wrong.
Life is funny. I ...
Posted Saturday, January 9th 2010 at 10:33PM
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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 full snore. The remote was lying next to him. I mu ...
Posted Saturday, January 9th 2010 at 10:30PM
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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 out the container or carton and it's empty.
It's ...
Posted Saturday, January 9th 2010 at 10:26PM
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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 used to love winter as a kid. I enjoyed "snow days" ...
Posted Tuesday, January 5th 2010 at 9:49PM
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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 a Harriet Tubman Ministry. It recently had two fu ...
Posted Sunday, January 3rd 2010 at 5:41PM
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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 interim prncipal had been selected. I was bummed.
I ...
Posted Sunday, January 3rd 2010 at 5:38PM
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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 of money to anyone. (Making my kids hold me to tha ...
Posted Sunday, January 3rd 2010 at 5:33PM
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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 prosperous New Year. :) ...
Posted Friday, January 1st 2010 at 6:05PM
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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 and class. He has basically tackled more issues ( ...
Posted Wednesday, December 30th 2009 at 11:12AM
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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 Raven linebacker Michael Oher's book. Sandra Bullock ...
Posted Wednesday, December 30th 2009 at 11:11AM
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