Archive for October, 2008
History! Progress! Change! VOTE!
The Last "First" Vote In 1866, the 14th Amendment to the federal Constitution was passed, guaranteeing citizenship to the former slaves and changing them in the eyes of the law from 3/5 of a person to whole persons. Then, in 1869, the 15th Amendment guaranteed the right to vote to black men, with most women of all races still unable to [...]
May God Be With Her!
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has offered his support to Jennifer Hudson after the Oscar-winning actress and singer's mother and brother were shot dead on Friday. Obama, who like Hudson is from Chicago where the murders occurred, took time out from campaigning on Saturday to send his condolences. "Michelle and I were [...]
Our Condolences To Miss Jennifer Hudson…
Friday October 25, 2008, the mother and brother of Jennifer Hudson were found shot dead Friday at a South Side home, and police were seeking a missing child who is the nephew of the singer and Oscar-winning actress. "We can confirm that there is an ongoing investigation concerning the deaths of Jennifer Hudson's mother, Darnell Donerson, and her [...]
To Fellow Parents Of The World
The time has come to let go. My first born daughter is 17 years old now, so you know what that means. Yep you guessed it, Graduation year! This will be a very trying time for me as a mother and I'd hate to even imagine what what her Dad is going through right now. He'll alway see her as his little girl. As for me, well she's [...]
LOSING IS NOT A WORD!
Okay, things are not working out as planned and goals seem to be trampled on daily. Every time I think I've finally hit the perfect niche, things crumble right in my face! Hitting me with the force of a mack truck on a speed lane. What must I do? Perfect answer...GET UP, DUST OFF, LOOK FORWARD, MOVE ON! Things are not as they seem. You [...]
For My Sis On Her Birthday (Sept 28th)
Happy B-Day Sis!!! Yep, we sure are getting up there huh? I will not add your age on here. Hell, we’re 2 years apart so your age will tell mines way too damned easy!!! LOL! Anyway, I had fun at the party. Moms cooking sure brings back so many memories. I remember when we were younger mom would dress us up like twins all the time. [...]
A New Slice Of Life
I’m sure you all remember the slogan, “Can’t Have Your Cake and Eat It Too” right? What does that mean and who made that up? If I personally have slaved over making a cake, smelling all the sweetness that was slaved to create it, I’m sure I am not alone when I say, “Ya dang on right I want a slice”!!! As women… *Why do we [...]
