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Etta James Song You Probably Forgot About
Back in the 70s, I went to West Athens ES with her son Donto and he was one of many little boys who thought my weight was
funny, so I had to take care of business as a member of Team Chunk. LOL Anyway, Ms. James was always friendly to us kids and I'm glad that she is finally at peace.
Around the time my mother and grandmother tried ...
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Around the time my mother and grandmother tried ...
Mad, Mad Mama: Honorable Mention
In age when parents are scared of their toddlers (and I have a cousin who turned out to be be a "very lovely person to deal with" as
a result of BOTH parents, despite having advanced education and affluence were too damn scared to put her place...well, she now works for LAPD).
Anyway, I tip my hat to Dynesha Lax who has taken time with her teen son to show him how dealing, stealing and ... << MORE >>
Anyway, I tip my hat to Dynesha Lax who has taken time with her teen son to show him how dealing, stealing and ... << MORE >>
Giving a Practical Gift
Over the holidays, people I know were a little more considerate about their money. Though the media may have shown people sleeping overnight
to get the best discount, those is my circle chose to buy hampers as a way to show people that they
appreciate them.
I know some people that do this for a living and they say that since the economy is on a rebound, business picked ... << MORE >>
I know some people that do this for a living and they say that since the economy is on a rebound, business picked ... << MORE >>
Sh-t Lil' Eva Says
Yeah, 2011 was some year and I'm here to cut through the BS that has kept some women on edge and let you know that it's okay,
just carry on with YOUR life.1. If you stop paying attention to the Kardashians, they will go away. Really. I hate reading mindless gossip blogs where commenters write 3-4 long ... << MORE >>
Important Information For Anyone Who Has an Active Prescriptionh
This post brought to you by Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine.
You work hard to get life's basic necessities but then comes a monkey wrench to turn your world upside down. Until late last year, Walgreens and Express Scripts partnered to bring customers discounts on name-brand and generic prescriptions. This has ended due to a contract dispute that did not request that more money be paid to Walgreens, despite Express Scripts having an increase in sales over the past couple of years.
This has placed ...
<< MORE >>A Whole New You...with a click of a mouse!
Happy New Year again. If I see another CL ad asking for a head shot to answer phones and file for $10/hour, I will scream. Well, if you want
to have some fun with these superficial @ssholes that judge by appearance, check out this new app below
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Fotoshop by Adobé from Jesse Rosten on Vimeo.
A Reality Wives Show That Will Not See the Light of Day...Finally
If you're like me and waiting for
that extra-loud, beweaved, violent GF that calls themselves a spouse on Equestrian, Rugby or Soccer Wives, your dreams may not come to fruition.Not because your idea wasn't original but one network allegedly decided that enough was enough.
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Not the best listeners
This guest post from Lewis Beck
MY kids aren’t exactly the best listeners, and they never were. When I brought both boys home from the hospital they just screamed and screamed, never really calming down no matter how long we held them or sung to them or caressed them. Now that they’re a little bit older and able to move around on their own at night, we’re having just as many issues with them not listening to the instructions we give them. When we caught Michael trying to ...
<< MORE >>We're Sorry...So Sorry
Yeah, we promised you holiday recipes and we reneged.For those of you getting to know us for the first time, we used to have beef about which recipe was better - the healthier one or the one that ... << MORE >>
The Younger You Know...?
I guess this is my time to reminisce about toys I had growing up. LEGOs were one of the few things that were gender-free. Did this genderless, race-less,
colorless world I knew best (you could be fat but look forward to getting taunted once in a while, especially when a new kid moves to the block) possibly set me up
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Getting the Right Team
When it came to getting my business off the ground, a lot of people had their own ideas for generating new
contacts. Some were okay but after turning down a partnership with a weight loss company, I tried an Advertising
Agency.
Yeah, sometimes upfront money looks good and can be enticing but nothing gives a better feeling than knowing that you have connected to real audience that ... << MORE >>
Yeah, sometimes upfront money looks good and can be enticing but nothing gives a better feeling than knowing that you have connected to real audience that ... << MORE >>
What Would You Do?
If a three-legged being were in a dressing room next to you? Courtesy of Sandra Rose
Truthfully, I never gave it any thought. Though I have gay male relatives (including my cross-dressing cousin, Jazzmun) I figured that those with something to tuck would go to a shop that is unisex or deal with the dark men's section.
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Truthfully, I never gave it any thought. Though I have gay male relatives (including my cross-dressing cousin, Jazzmun) I figured that those with something to tuck would go to a shop that is unisex or deal with the dark men's section.
Probably having plus-size gay male friends would give me a ... << MORE >>
Get Them a Gift They Can Use
Times are still tough for many and some are looking to shop wisely. For some, it's not about price but what recipient will actually
appreciate. With the Tea Collection, you get quality clothes at a reasonable price.
A girlfriend of mine who was expecting her first child a couple of years ago, received a gift certificate from a co-worker. At first, she thought nothing of it since the name threw her off. When she visited ... << MORE >>
A girlfriend of mine who was expecting her first child a couple of years ago, received a gift certificate from a co-worker. At first, she thought nothing of it since the name threw her off. When she visited ... << MORE >>
Riding a Plane Will Never Be the Same Again
When I flew back to LAX from DFW a couple of years ago, I had an Alec Baldwin situation and it was not fun. I'm already
claustrophobic and feeling the wrath of too-tight seating and the flight was delayed due to some ass with a skateboard. Go figure.
Anyway, three women travelers found themselves in a peculiar situation involving one of those overzealous stewards. Courtesy of MSNBC.com.
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Anyway, three women travelers found themselves in a peculiar situation involving one of those overzealous stewards. Courtesy of MSNBC.com.
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Helping My Kids Out With their Christmas Pageant
Guest post written by Dana Morrison
There are all kinds of things that I help out with at my kids' school. Just one of the ones that I've recently started helping out with is the Christmas pageant. Well, it might be a little more like a Christmas play, actually. This is the first time that I've helped out with something like this. I'm already learning a whole lot about it.
I was online looking up some ideas about how to make costumes, when I ran across some info on Miracle Ear. After I looked ...
<< MORE >>My Doll Minaj - 70's Style
Sorry even though the Nicki Minaj
doll is being auctioned off for a good cause, I go back to a simpler time when dolls were synonymous with the boys' action figures. Growing up as a kid in Inglewood, my "friends" not only
got along but there was no real ego-tripping since they were all great women in their own way. Especially since ALL ...
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Treat the Family
Soon your kids are going to be on winter break and you probably deserve one yourself. Instead of calling around trying to get the best travel
package for you and your family, be a kid again with disney vacation specials.
That's right! Hang out with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and all the others during your time off from it all. By staying at the resort, you can enjoy all kinds of benefits such golfing and my ... << MORE >>
That's right! Hang out with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and all the others during your time off from it all. By staying at the resort, you can enjoy all kinds of benefits such golfing and my ... << MORE >>
Why I Hate This Time of Year
Love dry turkey w/cranberry sauce. Hate Black Friday.
Unfortunately, the latter is becoming more the norm as opposed to spending time with Nana/Big Mama/Madear/your "other" mothers.
I'm really tired of hearing about Black Friday sales that start Thursday evening minutes after your food has settled.
Anyway, the Asswipe of the Year Award goes to lady who decided to pepper spray her way ... << MORE >>
Making Positive Change
There are many ways that we can make a difference in our communities without ruffling any feathers. The first time I saw those Susan Komen
breast cancer awareness pins over 25 years ago , I just thought it was a cool design. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined
that the movement to promote this would be stronger than ever!
I had a friend who was trying ... << MORE >>
I had a friend who was trying ... << MORE >>
Holiday Reading/Writing Opportunity
If you're like me, you need a good book to make you forget about pigging out. Yep, I'm somewhere
between wanting to stuff my face until I pass out and not cooking a damn thing. Problem is I don't make the rounds like I used to so there are fewer folks giving away food.This is a << MORE >>
Rest in Peace
If you've ever wanted to know the exact history of the breast cancer awareness pink ribbon logo, here is the woman behind it.
You will be missed.
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You will be missed.
Worksuits That Suit You
One thing I used to hate when I was punching a clock was getting dressed. You know what I mean. You could either come in your Sunday best or
"rough it".
Now, give me a nice blouse or silk tee with a couple of plus size suits and I was happy.
No ironing, no stress. I used to find all kinds of bridges to my eclectic personality and corporate America. During this time I found that a ... << MORE >>
Now, give me a nice blouse or silk tee with a couple of plus size suits and I was happy.
No ironing, no stress. I used to find all kinds of bridges to my eclectic personality and corporate America. During this time I found that a ... << MORE >>
Mad, Mad Mama...10 Finger Discount
by Cheryl T. CrosbyOk, I used to be one of those chicks that felt whipping or beating a child should be illegal and just talking with them would solve all that could go wrong in a mother-child relationship.
Here's my story.
Back in the late 80s, I was a serious career woman with no time ... << MORE >>
Moving On With a Smile
When the stock market began to plummet, many here went into a panic (myself included though my shares of Krispy Kreme are only a
handful....mmm, donuts). Instead of getting crazy, my girlfriend looked into houses for rent in Edmonton.
Why, you ask?
Well, since leaving her job a few years ago, telecommuting has been pretty nice. And since taking her vacation to Vancouver last year, she kind of fell in love ... << MORE >>
Why, you ask?
Well, since leaving her job a few years ago, telecommuting has been pretty nice. And since taking her vacation to Vancouver last year, she kind of fell in love ... << MORE >>
The Ghost of Emily Post is Hot Right Now
Psuedo-celeb Kim K. has refused to return the wedding gifts that I'm sure some of her guests couldn't afford to begin with. People with
old or real money probably didn't want to be bothered. Anyway, it's not that I care that hoes stay winning but found it remarkable that she refuses to return the gifts to guests.
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