It's Friday and the weekend is here!! So let's do what we do best...Enjoy the music!!
Today's Old School Friday Theme is:

"When I Get Married...Again"

I was married once before. Yes I was married in another life and it lasted for 11 years. Nah, not gonna talk about it, I'll leave that in the past!! But I decided that when I do remarry (and YES I do plan to remarry!!) and do it up right I want these songs to be played!

Ms Grapevine and MsMarvalus have teamed up to create a meme titled Old School Friday. To join in the Old School Friday Fun go HERE for guidelines. Here are the other OSF Participants:

- Electronic Village -Pam - pprscribe -

- Ms Grapevine - Pirouette -Quick - Vérité Parlant

- - Kevin - iriegal -Mahogany -Hagar's Daughter - Lisa C

-Chocl8t - DP - Dallassouth - - The Connoisseur -

- Regina - MsMarvalus - Clnmike - Vivrant Thing

-AJ - Sharon - RevvyRev - Prof. PC - Invisible Woman

-- Cooper - SJP -Bria - BklynQueen 86 - Hey Shae -

- From the Battlefield - Thembi - D Spot - Malcolm -

-Pop Art Diva - Pjazzypar - MsLadyDeborah -

If you are an OSF participant and I do not have your link or I have an incorrect link please let me know!

Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This - Rachell Ferrell & Will Downing


You - Jesse Powell


And of course this will be my first dance song...
At Last - Etta James

Happy Old School Friday!!



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Tomorrow May Be Too Late...

While looking for a movie clip of the movie "Crash" for a final project that I am working on I came across this commercial clip. The clip is very moving and a reminder that TOMORROW is NOT promised to us.
You have right now, this very minute, this very second to get something right! Don't waste it! Tell someone you're sorry, tell someone you care, tell someone that you love them. Tomorrow may be to late...


Tomorrow may be too late...




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Happy 4th Of July!!

I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE

TO THE
FLAG,
OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA ,

AND TO THE REPUBLIC,

FOR WHICH IT STANDS,

ONE NATION

UNDER GOD,

INDIVISIBLE,

WITH

LIBERTY AND JUSTICE

FOR ALL!

Happy 4th of July (Independence Day) to you all!!
BE SAFE!!!

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Old School Friday #71 "From Band to Solo..."

It's Friday and what a week this has been... But we got through it and the weekend is here!! So let's do what we do best...Enjoy the music!!
Todays Old School Friday Theme is:

"From Band To Solo"

Ms Grapevine and MsMarvalus have teamed up to create a meme titled Old School Friday. To join in the Old School Friday Fun go HERE for guidelines. Here are the other OSF Participants:

- Electronic Village -Pam - pprscribe -

- Ms Grapevine - Pirouette -Quick - Vérité Parlant

- - Kevin - iriegal -Mahogany -Hagar's Daughter - Lisa C

-Chocl8t - DP - Dallassouth - - The Connoisseur -

- Regina - MsMarvalus - Clnmike - Vivrant Thing

-AJ - Sharon - RevvyRev - Prof. PC - Invisible Woman

-- Cooper - SJP -Bria - BklynQueen 86 - Hey Shae -

- From the Battlefield - Thembi - D Spot - Malcolm -

-Pop Art Diva - Pjazzypar - MsLadyDeborah -

If you are an OSF participant and I do not have your link or I have an incorrect link please let me know!

Ain't To Proud To Beg - The Temptations


I Did It All For You - Eddie Kendricks


Walk Away From Love - David Ruffin





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Sunday Inspiration - Lisa McClendon "You Are Holy"

This is what I'm feeling today!!
Lisa McClendon... WOW, what a beautiful, powerful and anointed voice! When I first bought this CD years ago, I played it non stop! But you know how you get newer and better stuff and leave the older stuff on the shelf for a while? Well, while doing my homework (yep homework on Sunday...) I have my gospel playlist on and Lisa McClendon blasted into my ears! Lord, Lord, Lord... I had to stop what I was doing and play this song 3 times before I could resume doing my homework and then I decided to quickly blog about it and share this Spirit-filled song... Be Blessed!

You Are Holy - Lisa McClendon


You Are Holy - Lisa McClendon (Lyrics)

[Verse 1:]
You Are Holy, O So Holy
You Are Holy, O So Holy
What Privilege And An Honor
To Worship At Your Thrown
To Be Called Into Your Presence
As Your Own

[Verse 2:]
You Are Worthy, O So Worthy
You Are Worthy, O So Worthy
What Privilege And An Honor
To Worship At Your Thrown
To Be Called Into Your Presence
As Your Own

[Verse 3:]
You Are Faithful, O So Faithful
You Are Faithful, O So Faithful
What Privilege And An Honor
To Worship At Your Thrown
To Be Called Into Your Presence
As Your Own

[Bridge:]
I Can Search The Heavens High
I Can Search The Earth Below
But There's No One
There Is No One, No One

I Can Search The Heavens High
I Can Search The Earth Below
But There's No One
There Is No One, No One

No One So Holy,
No One So Worthy,
No One So Faithful
There Is No One, No One

No One So Holy,
No One So Worthy,
No One So Faithful
There Is No One, No One

I Can Search The Heavens High
I Can Search The Earth Below
But There's No One
There Is No One, No One

I Can Search The Heavens High
I Can Search The Earth Below
But There's No One
There Is No One, No One...




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Old School Friday #70 "In Remembrance, Michael Jackson..."

Today's Old School Friday is dedicated to Michael Joseph Jackson (8/29/58 - 6/25/09).
So without preamble or pretext: Today's theme is

MICHAEL JACKSON : IN REMEMBRANCE

Ms Grapevine and MsMarvalus have teamed up to create a meme titled Old School Friday. To join in the Old School Friday Fun go HERE for guidelines. Here are the other OSF Participants:

- Electronic Village -Pam - pprscribe -

- Ms Grapevine - Pirouette -Quick - Vérité Parlant

- - Kevin - iriegal -Mahogany -Hagar's Daughter - Lisa C

-Chocl8t - DP - Dallassouth - - The Connoisseur -

- Regina - MsMarvalus - Clnmike - Vivrant Thing

-AJ - Sharon - RevvyRev - Prof. PC - Invisible Woman

-- Cooper - SJP -Bria - BklynQueen 86 - Hey Shae -

- From the Battlefield - Thembi - D Spot - Malcolm -

-Pop Art Diva - Pjazzypar - MsLadyDeborah -

My 2 favorite solo songs from "young" Michael are off his debut solo album, Got To Be There released in 1972 (Yes, I did have a copy!)

Got To Be There - Michael Jackson


I Wanna Be Where You Are - Michael Jackson (1972)


My favorite "grown" Michael jam from the "Off The Wall" album (Yes, I had that one also!):

Rock With You - Michael Jackson (1979)

Michael Jackson was an awesome talent and a pop music icon and he will be missed. My condolences go out to the Jackson family.
Rest In Peace, Michael Joseph Jackson (1958-2009)

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This Day In History... 24 Years Ago!!

On this day in history 24 years ago a 18 year old learned one of the most important lessons in life...
That no matter how stupid, how confused, how wild, how rebellious, how sad, or how lonely a person is they can receive the BEST GIFTS from GOD!!!
Today is the 24th birthday of my first born child! She has been a joy, she has been a pain, she has angered me, she has made me laugh, she has made me cry, she has frustrated me, she has made me proud but most importantly she has made be a BELIEVER! She has made me believe in miracles! To see how far she has come, the battles she has endured, the failures and the victories she has come through and to see her striving to reach her goals, I am amazed at the power of God! When I look at her I can truly and honestly say, " I Am Blessed & Highly Favored!!"

Happy Birthday Lady T!!!

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Old School Friday #69 "Let's Dance!..."

Friday!!
Friday is synonymous with starting off the weekend! Tons of people sit at work and watch the clock on Friday waiting for it to slowly count down to quitting time. These people are deep into their own brains, already planning out what the night will look like! What they will wear, where they will go, who they will go with, what they will eat, what they will drink, etc!!! Weekend planning is a job in and of itself!!
Today's theme falls right in line with the weekend! Because a big part of the weekend for some people revolves around music and dancing!!
So whether you do it slow, or fast, country in a line, on a stage or even on a pole...

"LET'S DANCE!!"

Ms Grapevine and MsMarvalus have teamed up to create a meme titled Old School Friday. To join in the Old School Friday Fun go HERE for guidelines. Here are the other OSF Participants:

- Electronic Village -Pam - pprscribe -

- Ms Grapevine - Pirouette -Quick - Vérité Parlant

- - Kevin - iriegal -Mahogany -Hagar's Daughter - Lisa C

-Chocl8t - DP - Dallassouth - - The Connoisseur -

- Regina - MsMarvalus - Clnmike - Vivrant Thing

-AJ - Sharon - RevvyRev - Prof. PC - Invisible Woman

-- Cooper - SJP -Bria - BklynQueen 86 - Hey Shae -

- From the Battlefield - Thembi - D Spot - Malcolm -

-Pop Art Diva - Pjazzypar - MsLadyDeborah -

While you are getting dressed, doing your hair and having that "Pre-Club Drink" let this song get you in the mood...
Dance Tonight - Lucy Pearl


I have used this video before but when I think of Old School and Dancing this is the first thing that comes to my mind...

Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire


Well, Lovelys! Enjoy your weekend!!



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The Big Natural Hair Update!!

Hey there blogosphere!!!
Just wanted to give you a quick update. I know that you all have been wondering and waiting with bated breath to know what was going on with me and my journey to natural hair.
Well, wait no more!!!!
You may recall me talking about my hair escapades during this journey HERE. I love, love, love the twist out, it is awesome to be able to just finger through some curls and go. However there is one major problem. As the perm is growing out the permed ends get tangled when I wash and condition my hair and it takes forever to untangle and comb through that mess. I played with the idea of getting Sister Locs so I don't have to be bothered with trying to comb it but decided not to. Being the very impatient person that I am, I decided to stop waiting for it to grow out so I CHOPPED IT ALL OFF!!
That's right I did it, The BIG CHOP! I am also not coloring anymore, so the sides are grey! It is growing in "Naturally Nappy"!! It is so freeing to not have to worry about perming, hot curling, flat ironing, and mostly, trying to keep curls in this heat!
There are some days when I wake up, look in the mirror and say to myself, "What the HELL was I thinking???!!?" But by the time I moisturize it and play with it I remember why I did it!
In about 2-3 weeks I am going to go and get it edged/shaped up but in the mean time, it is what it is!!
I am looking forward to the days when I can do a twist out again, but it will be awhile until my hair grows enough for that. The great part is that IT IS ALL NATURAL BABY!!!!!!!!!!


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Old School Friday #68 "Keep It In The Family..."

FRIDAY!!
You know today is my favorite day of the week!! I get to travel the World Wide Web, view my friends blogs and listen to some good music! It don't get much better than that ... unless I was getting paid for it!
Today's theme is "Keep It In The Family"! Sweet! My first thought was the Winans, but then I thought that one was too easy! We have a lot of musical families in the business so it will be interesting to see what my fellow OSFers post!

Ms Grapevine and MsMarvalus have teamed up to create a meme titled Old School Friday. To join in the Old School Friday Fun go HERE for guidelines. Here are the other OSF Participants:

- Electronic Village -Pam - pprscribe -

- Ms Grapevine - Pirouette -Quick - Vérité Parlant

- - Kevin - iriegal -Mahogany -Hagar's Daughter - Lisa C

-Chocl8t - DP - Dallassouth - - The Connoisseur -

- Regina - MsMarvalus - Clnmike - Vivrant Thing

-AJ - Sharon - RevvyRev - Prof. PC - Invisible Woman

-- Cooper - SJP -Bria - BklynQueen 86 - Hey Shae -

- From the Battlefield - Thembi - D Spot - Malcolm -

-Pop Art Diva - Pjazzypar - MsLadyDeborah -

This is 3 generations of gospel! Enjoy!

You Bought The Sunshine - The Clark Sisters


You Love Me / You Don't Know - Karen Clark Sheard & Kierra Sheard


Dr Mattie Moss Clark - Short History Tribute




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