To: YOU
Date: TODAY
From: GOD
Subject: YOURSELF
Reference: LIFE

This is God. Today I will be handling All of your problems for you. I do Not need your help. So, have a nice day.
I love you.
P.S. And, remember...
If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do Not attempt to resolve it yourself! Kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for God to do) box. I will get to it in MY TIME. All situations will be resolved, but in My time, not yours.
Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it by worrying about it. Instead, focus on all the wonderful things that are present in your life now.
If you find yourself stuck in traffic, don't despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege.
Should you have a bad day at work; think of the man who has been out of work for years.
Should you despair over a relationship gone bad; think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.
Should you grieve the passing of another weekend; think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children. Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance; think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.
Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror; think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.
Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking what is my purpose? Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity.
Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities; remember, things could be worse. You could be one of them!

Now, you have a nice day.
God

Let's make history and let this be the BEST seller for Newsweek magazine. Pass it on.
This week make sure you purchase a copy of Newsweek Magazine with Ms. Michelle Obama on the cover. I am VERY proud to see this beautiful, intelligent, African American woman on the cover of this internationally renowned magazine. GO TODAY, TOMORROW, or by THURSDAY and PURCHASE a copy of this publication. Make your voice and dollar count by making the newsstand sales of this issue surpass, not only their projected sales but make history. We have to continue to tell the media that WE DO PURCHASE and READ magazines featuring People of Color on their covers and this is a POSITIVE thing to do, not only for the 'political correctness' of it, but because our presence 'Moves the proverbial needle' and sells product ( and not just CD's, Movies, Liquor, and Clothes).

Every day we are bombarded with images of African American women NAKED and DEGRADED.. We have sent images around the world that shows Black Women as objects and mindless subjects for men's pleasure. So it's a GREAT balance of TRUTH to have Ms. Obama standing Strong, powerful, and WITH A SMILE on the COVER of NEWSWEEK. Support this issue with your DOLLARS and let this media company know...GOOD JOB!!!!!
Thanks.

SMOKEY ON DEF POETRY JAM

MY BIRTHDAY

I HOPE EVERYONE ACTUALLY LISTENS TO THE WORDS OF THIS SONG. SO MANY TIMES WE DON'T TAKE THAT EXTRA TIME TO LET EACH OTHER KNOW THAT YOU LOVE THEM. SINCE IT'S MY BIRTHDAY, MY WISH IS THAT ALL MY FAMILY, AND FRIENDS KNOW THAT I LOVE THEM. AND YOU EACH KNOW THAT IT COMES FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART...

MALCOLM

OBAMA

Another state for the records.....

ONLY A WOMAN OF COLOR

ONLY A WOMAN OF COLOR

Can work full time while finishing school, raising respectful and intelligent children, be active in the PTA and a make it all seem effortless


ONLY A WOMAN OF COLOR

Can make a $100 out of 15 Cents

ONLY A WOMAN OF COLOR

Can go from the boardroom to the 'hood and "keep it real" in both places.




ONLY A WOMAN OF COLOR

Can slap the taste out of your mouth.


ONLY A WOMAN OF COLOR

Can live below poverty level and yet set fashion trends.

ONLY A WOMAN OF COLOR

Can fight two struggles everyday and make it look easy.



ONLY A WOMAN OF COLOR

Can be 75 years old and look 45!

ONLY A WOMAN OF COLOR
Can make other women want to pay plastic surgeons top $$$ for physical features she was already born with.



ONLY A WOMAN OF COLOR
Can be the mother of civilization.

Tell someone they're beautiful today

YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL!!!

O B A M A

SOME ONE SENT THIS TO ME AND I THINK ITS BEAUTIFUL! I'm not going to change her message below the photo for I agree with her. LET'S BLOW THIS ELECTION OUT OF THE WATER LET'S MAKE HISTORY BY BEING A PART OF IT. IF NOT NOW WHEN?


I realize that some folks are supporting Hillary Clinton and if you are you need to read this.

The attached photo inspired me to turn off my tv and sit down and write this to you. To me this photo is a picture of a strong black man who, in the face of a setback, is cherishing a moment with the support of a strong black woman who is 100% behind him. Together they are making history. This is the America I want to live in. This is what our families should be like and can be like.

If this photo moved you the way it moved me, forward it to every black person you know.

Many black folks in America talk hesitantly about voting for Barack Obama in the primaries and caucuses. That is certainly understandable. But here are a few things to consider:

Sports among other things, is a microcosm of the mentality of society. Recently, the NFL has mandated teams to interview at least one qualified minority candidate for each opening. Every NFL owner signed off on it. "Qualified" head coaches are plucked from the ranks of offensive and defensive coordinators. Look around, no one is promoting black offensive or defensive coordinators...in pros or college. In effect it nullifies the opportunity altogether.

When Kareem dominated the game, the college basketball leaders outlawed dunking. Yes, it's true.
As Tiger Woods blazed the trail, the golf governors sought to "Tiger-proof" courses.
Obama's big bre ak came during his Democratic National Convention speech. Rest assured, he will be the last black person to get that kind of national stage if it follows the same pattern as sports. Not my child, not my grandchild, not yours either.

Many of us, me included, say America isn't ready to vote him in yet. I wonder, is he the best guy for the job or am I interested in him only because he's black? His opponent being a woman is suddenly enough, so is being black any less dignifying? Maybe, maybe not.

However, 20-30 years from now, we'll have to tell our grandkids why we v oted the way we did. How will we justify it then when sports have taught us that the field will be changed almost immediately as soon as black person rises to the pinnacle? So if not now, it's not a question of when. The answer may be NEVER.

Twenty or thirty years from now some of us will answer to Emmitt Till, Medgar Evers, Martin, Malcolm and GOD himself in heaven as to why we passed up this opportunity. GOD will remind us that HE gave us the story of Joshua and Caleb and the lack of self-determination and self-worth that lead to 40 years of wilderness when the promised land was a hill away.
GOD may ask us: Didn't your great grandfathers die for this chance? Didn't your grandparents pray for this chance? Didn't you hope and dream of this chance? I heard your prayers, sorrows, and cries. Didn't I give you the chance? Why after 400 years of bondage, would you reason with yourself to pass it up? Did you not understand it was less about you and more about ME?

"EXERCISE" AND HISTORY

YOU KNOW HOW GOD SENDS PEOPLE INTO YOUR LIFE AT THE RIGHT TIME. WELL, THIS YOUNG MAN HAS BEEN MY EXERCISE COACH. OR SHOULD I SAY THE ONE WHO HAS BEEN BUGGING ME ABOUT THAT E---- STUFF. MICKEY HAS BEING KEEPING UP WITH ME & MY EXERCISES.
IF YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ME KNOW THAT I HATE, DETEST, DESPISE THE WORD EXERCISE. I'VE NEVER LIKE ANYTHING ABOUT IT. WHEN I WAS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL I WAS THE PHAT GIRL SO I ONLY PLAYED DODGE BALL. I ONLY PLAYED THAT SO I COULD LIGHT UP THOSE LITTLE SKINNY CHICKS WHO MADE FUN OF ME. AND I WAS REAL GOOD AT IT. THEN IN HIGH SCHOOL I LOST THE WEIGHT AND FROM THAT POINT ON ....
NOW THAT I'VE MATURED SOMEWHAT AND CAME INTO MY FULLNESS, I'M SUPPOSE TO EXERCISE. AWWWWWWWWWW DAMN

I'M TRYING BUT I JUST DON'T FEEL IT.
THERE HAVE BEEN PEOPLE THAT DIE FROM DOING THIS STUFF...ATHLETES THAT WERE IN GREAT SHAPE , GREAT BODS ....


Florence Griffith Joyner celebrates her Olympic victory. Flo-Jo dies at 38.
Florence Griffith Joyner, triple gold medalist at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, has died at the age of 38. The American sprinter apparently suffered a heart seizure at her home in Mission Viejo, California.

Griffith Joyner, known by her fans as Flo-Jo, captivated the world with her phenomenal speed and flamboyant style but her rapid improvement and her tremendous physique .Famous fingernails. Known for her self-designed running uniforms and six-inch painted fingernails, she also won a 1984 Olympic silver medal in the heptathlon and 1992 bronze medal in the long jump.
She was the wife of 1984 Olympic triple-jump gold medalist Al Joyner and the sister-in-law of Jackie Joyner-Kersee, the six-time Olympic medalist and world heptathlon record-holder.
Griffith Joyner set women's 100 and 200-metre world records in 1988.

Florence Griffith Joyner in action
Griffith Joyner first captured the headlines with an amazing series of runs in the US Olympic trials in 1988 and became the first woman to run the 100m in 10.49 seconds.

At Seoul she won the 100m in a wind-assisted 10.54, then set two world records at the 200m, running the semi-final in 21.56 and the final in 21.34.
White acknowledges the crowd when the Packers retired his number in 1999 -- then he unretired and played for Carolina in 2000.

Reggie White, a fearsome defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers who was one of the great players in NFL history, has died. White turned 43 on Dec. 19. White had a respiratory ailment for several years that affected his sleep.
A two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and ordained minister who was known as the "Minister of Defense," White played a total of 15 years with Philadelphia (1985-92), Green Bay (1993-98) and Carolina (2000). He retired after the 2000 season as the NFL's all-time leader in sacks with 198. The mark has since been passed by Bruce Smith.
A member of the NFL's 75th anniversary team, White was elected to the Pro Bowl a record 13 straight times 1986-98. He was the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year in 1987 and 1998.
"He was just a wonderful player, first of all, as a player," said Seattle coach Mike Holmgren, who coached White at Green Bay. "Then as a person, he was just the best. He was one of the leaders, along with Brett Favre, of our football team in Green Bay. I'm a better person for having been around Reggie White."
White earned Favre's respect on and off the field.
"He may have been best player I've ever seen and certainly was the best I've ever played with or against," the Green Bay quarterback said Sunday. "Off the field, he did so much for so many people. He really reached a lot of people. ... He was a great friend on and off the field. We'll all miss him."
After an All-American senior season at Tennessee, White began his pro career with the Memphis Showboats of the USFL in 1984. He joined the Philadelphia Eagles, who held his NFL rights, after the USFL folded in 1985. For eight years, he was as an integral piece in Philadelphia's "Gang Green Defense."
White played a key role in free agency -- he was one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit that led to the current system.
White signed as a free agent with Green Bay in 1993 for $17 million over four years. The Packers made consecutive Super Bowl appearances, including a win over New England in 1997, when White set a Super Bowl record with three sacks.
Fame player and possibly the best defensive lineman ever to play the game."

SO WHY IT'S SO GREAT TO BE IN SHAPE AGAIN....

HISTORY: Irene Morgan

A young Irene Morgan

Eleven years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama, a young woman named Irene Morgan rejected that same demand on an interstate bus headed to Maryland from Gloucester, Virginia. Recovering from a miscarriage and already sitting far in the back, she defied the driver's order to surrender her seat to a white couple. Like Parks, Morgan was arrested and jailed. But her action caught the attention of lawyers from the NAACP, led by Thurgood Marshall, and in two years her case reached the Supreme Court.
Though the lawyers fervently believed that Jim Crow - the curious pseudonym for racial segregation - was unjust, they recognized the practice was still the law of the land, upheld by the 1896 Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson. Instead of seeking a judgment on humanitarian grounds or the equal protection provisions of the Fourteenth Amendment, they made the seemingly arcane argument that segregation in interstate travel violated the Constitution's Interstate Commerce Clause.

On June 3, 1946, that strategy paid off. In Irene Morgan v. Virginia, the court ruled that segregation in interstate travel was indeed unconstitutional as "an undue burden on commerce." But though that the decision was now law, the southern states refused to enforce it, and Jim Crow continued as the way of life in the South. Yet there were those determined to do something about it.
In the spring of 1946, Irene Morgan, a black woman, boarded a bus in Virginia to go to Baltimore, Maryland. She was ordered to sit in the back of the bus, as Virginia state law required. She objected, saying that since the bus was an interstate bus, the Virginia law did not apply. Morgan was arrested and fined ten dollars. Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP took on the case. They argued that since an 1877 Supreme Court decision ruled that it was illegal for a state to forbid segregation, then it was likewise illegal for a state to require it. The United States Supreme Court agreed:

"As no state law can reach beyond its own border nor bar transportation of passengers across its boundaries, diverse seating requirements for the races in interstate journeys result. As there is no federal act dealing with the separation of races in interstate transportation, we must decide the validity of this Virginia statute on the challenge that it interferes with commerce, as a matter of balance between the exercise of the local police power and the need for national uniformity in the regulations for interstate travel. It seems clear to us that seating arrangements for the different races in interstate motor travel require a single, uniform rule to promote and protect national travel. Consequently, we hold the Virginia statute in controversy invalid."

The court did not rule that segregated transportation within the state was unconstitutional. The ruling, while another defeat for segregation in law, did not have an immediate impact. Buses still segregated its passengers until the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s put an end to the practice once and for all.

MALCOLM X

Back during slavery, when Black people like me talked to the slaves, they didn't kill 'em, they sent some old house Negro along behind him to undo what he said. You have to read the history of slavery to understand this. There were two kinds of Negroes. There was that old house Negro and the field Negro. And the house Negro always looked out for his master. When the field Negroes got too much out of line, he held them back in check. He put 'em back on the plantation. The house Negro could afford to do that because he lived better than the field Negro. He ate better, he dressed better, and he lived in a better house. He lived right up next to his master - in the attic or the basement. He ate the same food his master ate and wore his same clothes. And he could talk just like his master - good diction. And he loved his master more than his master loved himself. That's why he didn't want his master hurt. If the master got sick, he'd say, "What's the matter, boss, we sick?" [Laughter] When the master's house caught afire, he'd try and put the fire out. He didn't want his master's house burned. He never wanted his master's property threatened. And he was more defensive of it than the master was. That was the house Negro. But then you had some field Negroes, who lived in huts, had nothing to lose. They wore the worst kind of clothes. They ate the worst food. And they caught hell. They felt the sting of the lash. They hated their master. Oh yes, they did. If the master got sick, they'd pray that the master died. If the master's house caught afire, they'd pray for a strong wind to come along. This was the difference between the two. And today you still have house Negroes and field Negroes. I'm a field Negro."

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IT'S ONE OF THE DAYS WHERE I NEEDED AN EXTRA PUSH. NOTHING REALLY WRONG. I JUST DIDN'T FEEL LIKE HITTING THE FLOOR THIS MORNING. SOMEDAYS I JUST WANT LAY THERE NICE IN COZY IN MY BED. AND JUST CHILL...
IT SEEMS LIKE WE NEVER HAVE TIME TO RELAX, CHILL , SLOW DOWN ANYMORE. I ALWAYS HAVE TO RUN SOMEWHERE, PLAY TAXI OR GET TO A MEETING.
WE ALL NEED ENCOURAGEMENT THAT EXTRA LIKE PUSH TO SAY COME ON YOU CAN DO IT. I THOUGHT THAT THIS WAS SO BEAUTIFUL... THANX AGAIN MR BELL.

YES WE CAN

HISTORY

THANX, MR. BELL

WHERE ARE OUR KINGS AND QUEENS ??????

OUR HISTORY: M L K

1. King was born Michael King Jr., Jan. 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Ga. Five years later, King's father changed both their names to Martin Luther, after the Reformation leader.

2. King skipped the ninth and 12th grades and entered Morehouse College at age 15.

3. When King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, he was the youngest man ever to receive the honor. At 35, King was also only the second American and the third black man to receive the award. Ralph Bunche was the first (1950), and Albert Luthuli (1960) was the second.

4. King had originally planned to become a doctor. Instead, he majored in sociology, graduated from Morehouse College with a B.A., then entered Crozer Theological Seminary. Both King's father and maternal grandfather were ministers. King was ordained a Baptist minister in 1948.

5. King went by the nickname M.L.

6. King was successful in getting the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 passed in Congress. These rights were pivotal in reversing discrimination perpetrated through Jim Crow laws and grandfather clauses. The Civil Rights Act prohibited discrimination in public places, called for the integration of public schools and public facilities and made discrimination in employment practices illegal. The Voting Rights Act outlawed literacy tests and poll taxes that had prevented African Americans from having a voice in the voting process.

7. King authored six books. The titles include 'Stride Toward Freedom,' a story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott; 'The Measure of a Man' and 'Strength to Love,' selected sermons; 'Why We Can't Wait,' the story of the Birmingham campaign; 'Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?' and reflections on the nuclear arms race and other contemporary world issues.

8. King and his wife Coretta Scott had four children. From oldest to youngest, they are: Yolanda Denise, Martin Luther III, Dexter Scott and Bernice Albertine.

9. King was assassinated April 4, 1968. James Earl Ray was convicted of the killing and sentenced to 99 years in jail. Ray, an escaped convict, pleaded guilty to the crime in March 1969. He died in 1998.

10. Coretta Scott King passed away Jan. 30, 2006. Mrs. King championed her husband's causes and was an important and influential leader in her own right. Her body lay in the rotunda of the Georgia Capitol, becoming the first woman and the first African American to receive that honor. George W. Bush and three former Presidents attended her funeral, praising her lifetime of dedication to the civil rights movement.

In His Own Words

''I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.''
From a Speech delivered at the March on Washington, Aug. 28, 1963

HAS THE TIMES REALLY CHANGED?????

CAN YOU HONESTLY TELL ME THAT YOU DON'T LOOK AT ANOTHERS COLOR AND NOT PASS JUDGEMENT? OR SAY SOMETHING INAPPROPRIATE???

WHAT SEE U WHEN U LOOK AT ME ....

LESSON FOR TODAY

FROM THE LIBRARY OF MR. BELL

SISTA FRIENDS

I HAVE A HABIT OF SAYING EXACTLY WHAT'S ON MY MIND. I CAN BE KINDA MEAN WHEN I THINK YOU'RE WRONG. I WILL CALL YOU ON YOUR "BS". I HAVE A PROBLEM WHEN I SEE SOMEONE USING OR ABUSING A FRIEND OF MINE. I WILL SPEAK UP FOR THEM. I DON'T HAVE THE PATIENCE FOR STUPIDITY AND IGNORANCE.
"JUICE" LET ME KNOW THAT SOMETIMES PEOPLE DON'T NEED TO KNOW WHAT I REALLY THINK. "IT'S NOT WHAT U SAY BUT HOW U SAY IT". I DON'T HAVE THE PATIENCE FOR STUPIDITY AND IGNORANCE. WE'RE STILL WORKING ON THAT "PATIENCE" THING.
ALL I CAN SAY IS GOD IS STILL MOLDING ME, HE'S NOT FINISH WITH ME YET.
I RECIEVED THIS ONE FROM "JUICE" MY FRIEND,SISTA, & MOMMA #2. THIS WAS REALLY COOL. OK THERE IS STILL SOME SISTA THAT CAN SHOW EACH OTHER LOVE.

A BLACK WOMAN'S SMILE

THIS IS A SPOKEN WORD BY TY GRAY

WHAT'S WRONG WITH BEING BLACK????

CELEBRATING OUR HISTORY AND CONFRONTING OUR CHALLENGES...
THAT WAS OUR TOPIC AT CHURCH http://unionbaptistchurch.com/ THIS MORNING. IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEBUARY BEING "BLACK HISTORY MONTH" WE GOING TO DISCUSSION BLACK HISTORY.

THE QUESTION IS "WHAT'S WRONG WITH BEING BLACK"?
SINCE WE'RE MADE IN GOD'S IMAGE GEN. 1:27 THERE CAN'T BE ANYTHING WRONG WITH BEING BLACK.

I PERSONALLY LOVE BEING A BLACK WOMAN...
PHYSICALLY...
I DON'T HAVE TO SPEND TIME & MONEY TRYING TO BE A BEAUTIFUL BRONZE SKIN TONE. MY FAMILY SKIN TONES RANGES FROM COFFEE WITH EXTRA CREAM TO BLACK COFFE. I DON'T HAVE TO SPEND MONEY FOR NICE FULL SENSUAL LIPS AND EXTRA ROUND DERRIERE.

SO WHAT IS WRONG WITH BEING BLACK? HMMMMMMMMMMM

WE DON'T HELP EACH OTHER. WE HAVE PEOPLE THAT COME OVER FROM OTHER COUNTRIES, THEY SHARE ROOMS UNTIL THEY CAN GET ON THEIR FEET. THEY SEND MONEY TO THEIR FAMILIES. WE
CAN'T GET ALONE WITH EACH OTHER. BLACK WOMEN DON'T LIKE EACH OTHER. TWEETY SAID A GIRL DIDN'T LIKE HER BECAUSE SHE THINKS SHE'S CUTE.
I TAUGHT TWEETY TO HOLD HER HEAD UP. MY DAD TAUGHT ME "THAT NOBODY IS BETTER THAN ME AND I'M NO BETTER THAN ANYBODY ELSE. I MIGHT BE BETTER AT CROSSING MY T'S AND
SOMEBODY ELSE IS BETTER AT DOTING THEIR I'S. EVERYONE HAS A GIFT. YOU JUST HAVE TO LEARN WHICH ONE IS YOURS. MY BABY GIRL HAS A "MONIQUE
ATTITUDE". SO YES SHE DOES THINK THAT SHE GOT IT GOING ON. MY POINT IS
THAT IT STARTS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, IN WHICH WE AS BLACK WOMEN CAN'T GET ALONG. THAT'S ONE OF MY MAJOR ISSUES I HAVE WITH US AS A PEOPLE. WE DO NOT GIVE EACH OTHER
OUR PROPS. DOES IT HURT TO LOVE EACH OTHER WITHOUT WANTING SOMETHING?

WHAT WRONG WITH BEING BLACK?????

"MAYA ANGELOU'S EVERY WOMAN

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own,
even if she never wants to or needs to...


A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....
something perfect to wear if the employer,
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...


A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..
a youth she's content to leave behind....

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age....


A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .....
a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...


A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...


A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....
a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...


A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,
and a recipe for a meal,
that will make her guests feel honored...


A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
a feeling of control over her destiny...


EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW..
how to fall in love without losing herself..


EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to quit a job,
break up with a lover,
and confront a friend without; ruining the friendship...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that she can't change the length of her calves,
the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..


EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
what she would and wouldn't do for love or more...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.. .
whom she can trust,
whom she can't,
and why she shouldn't take it personally...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
where to go...
be it to her best friend's kitchen table...
or a charming inn in the woods...
when her soul needs soothing...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
what she can and can't accomplish in a day...
a month..and a year...

T G F F

Thank God For Friends:

I'm a coffee drinker... One of my vices that I have left. Living in NY , I grew up on White Castles and Chock full of Nuts Coffee. I now live in the corn fields which is 2 hrs to the closest White Castles. I was able to buy White Castle at Krogers but then they stopped selling it. I tried that overpriced , too strong $$ coffee starbucks.com but I didn't care for it. I've tried www.aspencoffee.com which was cool . I do like the Icing on the Cake flavored coffee but not for everyday.
My friend/momma #2 Juice found White Castle House of Crave which will send my coffee by the case to my door. I'm in coffee heaven. I can't wait to see the UPS truck pull up in 5 days.

The Awakening

A time comes in your life when you finally get it...
When in the midst of all your fears and insanity you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out - ENOUGH!! Enough fighting and crying or struggling to hold on. And, like a child quieting down after a blind tantrum, your sobs begin to subside, you shudder once or twice, you blink back your tears and through a mantle of wet lashes you begin to look at the world through new eyes.This is your awakening.You realize that it's time to stop hoping and waiting for something to change or for happiness, safety and security to come galloping over the next horizon. You come to terms with the fact that he is not Prince Charming and you are not Cinderella and that in the real world there aren't always fairy tale endings (or beginnings for that matter) and that any guarantee of "happily ever after" must begin with you and in the process a sense of serenity is born of acceptance.You awaken to the fact that you are not perfect and that not everyone will always love, appreciate, or approve of who or what you are...and that's OK. (They are entitled to their own views and opinions). And you learn the importance of loving and championing yourself and in the process a sense of new found confidence is born of self-approval.You stop bitching and blaming other people for the things they did to you (or didn't do for you) and you learn that the only thing you can really count on is the unexpected. You learn that people don't always say what they mean or mean what they say and that not everyone will always be there for you and that it's not always about you. So you learn to stand on your own and to take care of yourself and in the process a sense of safety & security is born of self-reliance.You stop judging and pointing fingers and you begin to accept people as they are and to overlook their shortcomings and human frailties and in the process a sense of peace & contentment is born of forgiveness.You realize that much of the way you view yourself, and the world around you, is as a result of all the messages and opinions that have been ingrained into your psyche. And you begin to sift through all the crap you've been fed about how you should behave, how you should look and how much you should weigh, what you should wear and where you should shop and what you should drive, how and where you should live and what you should do for a living, who you should marry and what you should expect of a marriage, the importance of having and raising children of what you owe your parents. You learn to open up to new worlds and different points of view. And you begin reassessing and redefining who you are and what you really stand for. You learn the difference between wanting and needing and you begin to discard the doctrines and values you've outgrown, or should never have bought into to begin with and in the process you learn to go with your instincts.You learn that it is truly in giving that we receive. And that there is power and glory in creating and contributing and you stop maneuvering through life merely as a "consumer" looking for your next fix.You learn that principles such as honesty and integrity are not the outdated ideals of a by gone era but the mortar that holds together the foundation upon which you must build a life. You learn that you don't know everything: it's not your job to save the world and that you can't teach a pig to sing. You learn to distinguish between guilt and responsibility and the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say NO. You learn that the only cross to bear is the one you choose to carry and that martyrs get burned at the stake. Then you learn about love. Romantic love and familial love. How to love, how much to give in love, when to stop giving and when to walk away. You learn not to project your needs or your feelings onto a relationship. You learn that you will not be more beautiful, more intelligent, more lovable or important because of the man on your arm or the child that bears your name. You learn to look at relationships as they really are and not as you would have them be. You stop trying to control people, situations and outcomes. You learn that just as people grow and change so it is with love... And you learn that you don't have the right to demand love on your terms...just to make you happy. And, you learn that alone does not mean lonely...And you look in the mirror and come to terms with the fact that you will never be a size 5 or a perfect 10 and you stop trying to compete with the image inside your head and agonizing over how you "stack up". You also stop working so hard at putting your feelings aside, smoothing things over and ignoring your needs. You learn that feelings of entitlement are perfectly OK...and that it is your right to want things and to ask for the things that you want... and that sometimes it is necessary to make demands. You come to the realization that you deserve to be treated with love, kindness, sensitivity and respect and you won't settle for less. And, you allow only the hands of a lover who cherishes you to glorify you with his touch...and in the process you internalize the meaning of self-respect. And you learn that your body really is your temple. And you begin to care for it and treat it with respect. You begin eating a balanced diet, drinking more water and taking more time to exercise. You learn that fatigue diminishes the spirit and can create doubt and fear. So you take more time to rest.And, just as food fuels the body, laughter fuels our soul. So you take more time to laugh and to play.You learn, that for the most part, in life you get what you believe you deserve...and that much of life truly is a self-fulfilling prophecy. You learn that anything worth achieving is worth working for and that wishing for something to happen is different from working toward making it happen.More importantly, you learn that in order to achieve success you need direction, discipline and perseverance. You also learn that no one can do it all alone and that it's OK to risk asking for help. You learn that the only thing you must truly fear is the great robber baron of all time. FEAR itself. You learn to step right into and through your fears because you know that whatever happens you can handle it and to give in to fear is to give away the right to live life on your terms. And you learn to fight for your life and not to squander it living under a cloud of impending doom. You learn that life isn't always fair, you don't always get what you think you deserve and that sometimes bad things happen to unsuspecting, good people. On these occasions you learn not to personalize things. You learn that God isn't punishing you or failing to answer your prayers. It's just life happening. And you learn to deal with evil in its most primal state - the ego. You learn that negative feelings such as anger, envy and resentment must be understood and redirected or they will suffocate the life out of you and poison the universe that surrounds you.You learn to admit when you are wrong and to build bridges instead of walls. You learn to be thankful and to take comfort in many of the simple things we take for granted, things that millions of people upon the earth can only dream about; a full refrigerator, clean running water, a soft warm bed, a long hot shower. Slowly, you begin to take responsibility for yourself by yourself and you make yourself a promise to never betray yourself and to never ever settle for less than your heart's desire. And you hang a wind chime outside your window so you can listen to the wind. And you make it a point to keep smiling, to keep trusting and to stay open to every wonderful possibility.Finally, with courage in your heart and with God by your side you take a stand, you take a deep breath and you begin to design the life you want to live as best as you can.

by: Virginia Swift.Make Today A Wonderful Day

The One Flaw In Women

By the time the Lord made woman,He was into his sixth day of working overtime.An angel appeared and said,'Why are you spending so much time on this one?'And the Lord answered, 'Have you seen my spec sheet on her?She has to be completely washable, but not plastic,have over 200 movable parts, all replaceableand able to run on diet coke and leftovers,have a lap that can hold four children at one time,have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart-and she will do everythingwith only two hands.'The angel was astounded at the requirements.'Only two hands!? No way!And that's just on the standard model?That's too much work for one day.Wait until tomorrow to finish.''But I won't, ' the Lord protested.'I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart.She already heals herself when she is sickAND can work 18 hour days.'The angel moved closer and touched the woman.'But you have made her so soft, Lord.''She is soft,' the Lord agreed,'but I have also made her tough.You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish.''Will she be able to think?', asked the angel.The Lord replied,'Not only will she be able to think,she will be able to reason and negotiate.'The angel then noticed something,and reaching out, touched the woman's cheek.'Oops, it looks like you have a leak in this model.I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one.''That's not a leak,'the Lord corrected,'that's a tear!''What's the tear for?' the angel asked.The Lord said, 'The tear is her way of expressing her joy,her sorrow, her pain, her disappointment, her love,her loneliness, her grief and her pride.'The angel was impressed.'You are a genius, Lord.You thought of everything!Woman is truly amazing.'And she is!Women have strengths that amaze men.They bear hardships and they carry burdens,but they hold happiness,love and joy.They smile when they want to scream.They sing when they want to cry.They cry when they are happyand laugh when they are nervous.They fight for what they believe in.They stand up to injustice.They don't take 'no' for an answerwhen they believe there is a better solution.They go without so their family can have.They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.They love unconditionally.They cry when their children exceland cheer when their friends get awards.They are happy when they hear abouta birth or a wedding.Their hearts break when a friend dies.They grieve at the loss of a family member,yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.They know that a hug and a kisscan heal a broken heart.Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail youto show how much they care about you.The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning.They bring joy, hope and love.They have compassion and ideals.They give moral support to their family and friends.Women have vital things to say and everything to give HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE TINY FLAW IN WOMEN,IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

PHAT....

I'm trying
to make changes in my life for the "better". But its killing me
Let me start from the beginning. I quit smoking tobacco at 2pm on
November 14,2007. Isn't that funny I can remember the time and date but
I can't remember what I had for lunch yesterday.
My wonderful doctor is trying to take all the fun out of my life. I can't
smoke or eat my faves. Did I mention that I'm a Type 2 Diabetic.
So I have to watch what I eat. That EAT,DRINK AND BE MERRY term
doesn't apply anymore. At least not right now.
Since that time I gained about 15 pounds. I've been off work for 3 weeks. Sitting
around the house.... Not doing anything... But eating and drinking. I do have a
new fave wine. Moscato D'Asti. I love it. It's a sweet wine. Real smooth. In expensive. Did I say I Love It.
Back to the weight thing. I can't say its BABY PHAT any more.

My baby (MZ. TWEETY) just turned 12 yrs old. So it's definately not BABY PHAT. MS Tweety said that I can be a cool PHAT GYRL. But I can't handle being a PHAT GYRL , my clothes are too snug. And Momma is not going to buy another size. And I get out of breath going upstairs.
Being healthy is killing me.
So I decided to cut a few pounds before it got any worse .
I went to http://www.sparkpeople.com for help.
It seems helpful and its free. It has recipes and some helpful tips. Did I mention its FREE. it keeps track up your H2o intake. It has menus already made up or u can do your own.

Well, I'm trying....

O B A M A

I rec'd this from friend of mine who obviously didn't read or even check out the info before she sent it

So I'm sending you info just in case you also received false info too.

We checked this out on "snopes.com". Check for yourself.

Who is Barack Obama? Probable U. S. presidential candidate, Barack Hussein Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Barack Hussein Obama, Sr., a black MUSLIM from Nyangoma-Kogel, Kenya and Ann Dunham, a white ATHEIST from Wichita, Kansas. Obama's parents met at the University of Hawaii. When Obama was two years old, his parents divorced. His father returned to Kenya. His mother then married Lolo Soetoro, a RADICAL Muslim from Indonesia. When Obama was 6 years old, the family relocate to Indonesia. Obama attended a MUSLIM school in Jakarta. He also spent two years in a Catholic school. Obama takes great care to conceal the fact that he is a Muslim. He is quick to point out that, "He was once a Muslim, but that he also attended Catholic school." Obama's political handlers are attempting to make it appear that that he is not a radical. Obama's introduction to Islam came via his father, and that this influence was temporary at best. In reality, the senior Obama returned to Kenya soon after the divorce, and never again had any direct influence over his son's education. Lolo Soetoro, the second husband of Obama's mother, Ann Dunham, introduced his stepson to Islam. Obama was enrolled in a Wahabi school in Jakarta. Wahabism is the RADICAL teaching that is followed by the Muslim terrorists who are now waging Jihad against the western world.

Since it is politically expedient to be a CHRISTIAN when seeking major public office in the United States, Barack Hussein Obama has joined the United Church of Christ in an attempt to downplay his Muslim background.

ALSO, keep in mind that when he was sworn into office he DID NOT use the Holy Bible, but instead the Koran. Barack Hussein Obama will NOT recite the Pledge of Allegiance nor will he show any reverence for our flag. While others place their hands over their hearts, Obama turns his back to the flag and slouches. Let us all remain alert concerning Obama's expected presidential candidacy. the Muslims have said they plan on destroying the US from the inside out, what better way to start than at the highest level - through the President of the United States, one of their own!!!!
Come on people look up things yourself before you send it

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Barack Obama - Trinity Church of Christ

YOU can pick up his auto and read for yourself....

Amazon.com: obama: Books