The Lady(Bug) of the Household: January 2017

Remember The Dream

"I HAVE A DREAM"
Dr. Martin Luther King
Lincoln Memorial
Washington, DC
August 28, 1963

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"I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.

Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity.

But one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro is still languished in the corners of American society and finds himself an exile in his own land. And so we've come here today to dramatize a shameful condition.

In a sense we've come to our nation's capital to cash a check. When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would be guaranteed the 'unalienable Rights' of 'Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.' It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note, insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has given the Negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked "insufficient funds."

But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation. And so, we've come to cash this check, a check that will give us upon demand the riches of freedom and the security of justice.

We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of Now. This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism. Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children.

It would be fatal for the nation to overlook the urgency of the moment. This sweltering summer of the Negro's legitimate discontent will not pass until there is an invigorating autumn of freedom and equality. Nineteen sixty-three is not an end, but a beginning. And those who hope that the Negro needed to blow off steam and will now be content will have a rude awakening if the nation returns to business as usual. And there will be neither rest nor tranquility in America until the Negro is granted his citizenship rights. The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges.

But there is something that I must say to my people, who stand on the warm threshold which leads into the palace of justice: In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence. Again and again, we must rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force.

The marvelous new militancy which has engulfed the Negro community must not lead us to a distrust of all white people, for many of our white brothers, as evidenced by their presence here today, have come to realize that their destiny is tied up with our destiny. And they have come to realize that their freedom is inextricably bound to our freedom. We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back.

There are those who are asking the devotees of civil rights, 'When will you be satisfied?' We can never be satisfied as long as the Negro is the victim of the unspeakable horrors of police brutality. We can never be satisfied as long as our bodies, heavy with the fatigue of travel, cannot gain lodging in the motels of the highways and the hotels of the cities. We cannot be satisfied as long as the negro's basic mobility is from a smaller ghetto to a larger one. We can never be satisfied as long as our children are stripped of their self-hood and robbed of their dignity by signs stating: 'For Whites Only.' We cannot be satisfied as long as a Negro in Mississippi cannot vote and a Negro in New York believes he has nothing for which to vote. No, no, we are not satisfied, and we will not be satisfied until 'justice rolls down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream.'

I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations. Some of you have come fresh from narrow jail cells. And some of you have come from areas where your quest -- quest for freedom left you battered by the storms of persecution and staggered by the winds of police brutality. You have been the veterans of creative suffering. Continue to work with the faith that unearned suffering is redemptive. Go back to Mississippi, go back to Alabama, go back to South Carolina, go back to Georgia, go back to Louisiana, go back to the slums and ghettos of our northern cities, knowing that somehow this situation can and will be changed.

Let us not wallow in the valley of despair, I say to you today, my friends. And so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."

I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.

I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.

I have a dream that my four little 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. I have a dream today!

I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of "interposition" and 'nullification' -- one day right there in Alabama little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers. I have a dream today!

I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, and every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight; 'and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together.'

This is our hope, and this is the faith that I go back to the South with. With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope. With this faith, we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. With this faith, we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day.

And this will be the day -- this will be the day when all of God's children will be able to sing with new meaning:

My country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the Pilgrim's pride, From every mountainside, let freedom ring!

And if America is to be a great nation, this must become true. And so let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania. Let freedom ring from the snow-capped Rockies of Colorado. Let freedom ring from the curvaceous slopes of California. But not only that: Let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia. Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee. Let freedom ring from every hill and molehill of Mississippi. From every mountainside, let freedom ring. And when this happens, when we allow freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual:

Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we're free at last!"

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08/29/1958 – 06/25/2009

The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called The Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to The Rainbow Bridge. There are hills and meadows for all of our special friends so they can play and run together. There is plenty of food, water, and sunshine where our friends are comfortable and warm.

All of the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made strong and whole again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are content and happy, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all play and run together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. Their bright eyes are intent; their eager body quivers. Suddenly they begin to run from the group, flying over the green grass, their legs carrying them faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress their beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then, you can cross The Rainbow Bridge together...

Paul C. Dahm

🕊 In loving memory of all my family pets, 6 dogs and 1 cat! Chaka, Champ, Duchess, Duke, King, Pebbles, and Queenie!

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Quote of the Day

Monday, January 30, 2017

U.S. Senators of the 115th Congress

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Sunday, January 29, 2017

Our First Amendment Rights Are Under Attack

WINNING DEMOCRATS

Republicans Proposing Bills to Strip Your First Amendment Rights

If there is ever a time that we need to 'STAY WOKE' and pay attention to what's going on, it is now. This article is a must-read. If President Trump and the GOP get their way, the right to 'peaceful protest' could become illegal and in particular, this appears to be aimed at 'people of color'. As you know, they hate the Black Lives Matter movement because it is viewed as being 'anti-police' (no matter how many times we try to explain otherwise), and they are equally tired of Native Americans protesting the Dakota Pipeline. This article will also give you an idea of just how far some of our fellow citizens are willing to go to rid themselves of these situations. Don't just read the headline... read the article. Click on the image of text link underneath to get there!

Saturday, January 28, 2017

This Is Why A Liar Cannot Tarry In God's Sight (Part 1)

NYT: Woman Linked to 1955 Emmett Till
Murder Tells Historian Her Claims Were False

I'm sorry, but this information is W-A-Y too late to do anyone any good at this point, and it just makes me angry that this young boy lost his life for nothing. The accuser, Carolyn Bryant, didn't even have the decency to come forward with this information while Emmett's mother, Mamie Till, was still alive. But, for the sake of historical truth, the article is worth a read if you've got the time.

Carolyn, her husband, and her brother-in-law didn't fare too well after Emmett's death, but that was a little 'God don't like ugly' mixed with a good old fashioned dose of Karma. The husband and brother-in-law were found not guilty, so absolutely no one was held accountable for the 14 year old boy's murder. And, to add insult to injury, the husband and brother-in-law were actually stupid enough to sell their story to Look Magazine after they were acquitted, in which both of them admitted they did, in fact, murder Emmett. The magazine paid them $4,000.00 for the confession and exclusive story.

Now, 62 years after Emmett's death in 1955 and 13 years after his mother's death in 2003, the liar who caused this horrific chain of events by falsely accusing Emmett of making inappropriate advances at her, has finally decided to come forward and admit she lied. Well, all I can say is, I'm not impressed. As far as I'm concerned, this is all about Carolyn again. Whether she is trying to clear her conscious, preparing to meet her maker, or whatever the case maybe--it's still all about her. It wasn't about Emmett when she lied at his murders' trial, and it's not about him now. For all the good this information can do at this point, which is nothing, perhaps she should have taken the lie with her to the grave.

NOTE: Here's the link for my follow-up blog post,
This Is Why A Liar Cannot Tarry In God's Sight (Part 2)

Congrats BET On Success Of New Edition Story!

LEE BAILEY'S EURWEB

New Edition Story Is Smash Success; Multiple Encore Dates Announced

If you missed the three-part premiere on January 24th, 25th, and 26th, you can catch the encore presentations on the following days and times: Saturday, 1/28 from 11am-5pm; Saturday, 1/28 from 5pm-11pm; Monday, 1/30 from 8pm-2am; Monday, 2/20 from 6pm-12am. BET will air Parts 1-3 consecutively (6 hours). Click on the image or text link underneath to read all about it. When they first hit the scene as little boys in the early '80s, New Edition was the 'Jackson 5' of my daughter's generation, and I sat along side her as she watched them growing up--just like my parents did with The Jacksons.

However, as the members of New Edition became young men, the relationship struggles within the group began to resemble another infamous Motown group, The Temptations. NE definitely had their share of ups, downs, drama, and all out brawls--and, the persona of Bobby Brown mirrors The Late Great David Ruffin. But, just like The Jacksons and The Temptations, we're all proud of their career, which has spanned some 30+ years in spite of all that, and BET did a fantastic job of presenting a 'no holds barred' biopic of their musical journey from boys to men. So, I give it 5 stars and 2TU with a snap and a twist!

Friday, January 27, 2017

Alright, WTH Are Alternate Facts?

Okay, I Don't Need Alternate Facts...

Just Give Me Some Jesus Facts!

Amen. Hallelujah. Praise Him!

Thursday, January 26, 2017

"You're Gonna Make It After All..."

R.I.P. Mary Tyler Moore
(December 29, 1936 – January 25, 2017)

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

The Obama Foundation

ROLLING STONE

Barack & Michelle Obama Announce New Endeavor

In case you missed it, check out the next phase for The Obamas as private citizens. They are inviting everyone to join them as they embark upon their first major project after the White House by signing up at The Obama Foundation website. Click on the image or text link underneath to read the article and watch the video about the project, then visit the website. And, make sure you watch 'Pass The Mic' when you get to the site. You can also like the foundation page on Facebook and follow it on Twitter. Sign up, share, and spread the word today!

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

My Grandson Is 11 Years Old Today!

Grammy Loves You & God Bless!

Monday, January 23, 2017

'To Sir With Love' SNL Tribute To Barack Obama

This aired at the end of the show on 01/21/17.
I loved this tribute and lyrically, the song is perfect!

Ladies, get some tissues before you watch it.

Sunday, January 22, 2017

We Need To Pray For Our Enemies...

The looks on the faces of Fred, Lamont, Grady, and Aunt Esther says it all.

Perhaps, all of us good Christians should skip today's worship service! LOL!

Saturday, January 21, 2017

Take Note Republicans: U Give As Good As U Get!

"I listened as they called my President a Muslim (as if it were a bad thing). I listened as they called him a monkey. I listened as they said he wasn't born here. I watched as they blocked every single path to progress that they could. I saw the pictures of him as Hitler. I listened as they openly said that they will oppose him at every turn. I watched as they did just that. I listened and I watched and I paid attention. Now, I'm being called on to be tolerant. To move forward. To 'get over it'. To accept this... I will not.

I will do my part to make sure this great American mistake becomes the embarrassing footnote of our history that it deserves to be, as quickly as possible. I will do my part to limit the damage that this man can do to my country. I will vote. I will watch his every move and point out every single mistake and misdeed in a loud and proud voice. Do not call for my tolerance. I've tolerated all I can. Now, it's their turn to tolerate ridicule. Be aware, make no mistake about it, every single thing that goes wrong in our country from this day forward is now Trump's fault just as much as they thought it was Obama's. I find it unreasonable for them to expect from me what they were entirely unwilling to give. They will find no shelter here.

Yes, if it helps anyone, anywhere, please share."

Footnote: A few days after the presidential election, this comment was posted by Jeremy Mitchell on November 10, 2016 @ 9:14pm in response to a status on The Rachel Maddow Show Facebook page. The comment received 10,500+ likes and 1,000+ comments as of this writing. It has been altered, copied, and shared many times by others, but it appears on this blog the way Jeremy originally wrote it and links to it to prove it. I understand how he feels, so I'm sharing his comment as well. Now that the inauguration is over and Donald Trump is actually the president, Jeremy's comment is even more relevant than the day it was written. Apparently, President Trump and 'his' America have very short memories. Watch this video and revisit how they behaved after Obama won his second term of office in 2012. Two wrongs don't make a right, but the people in this video are in no position to tell anyone else how to behave now!

Friday, January 20, 2017

Joy & Pain...

I would like to say 'Thank You' to President Obama for having the audacity to dream, hope, and overcome. I also want to thank the American people who had enough belief in his abilities to give him a chance to serve for the last eight years. Because of you, I had the opportunity to witness something that I was told would never happen for most of my life. I am grateful that I lived to see his presidency and it was an experience I will never forget. He is the first and only president my three grandchildren have known, and I thank God they saw him early enough in life to know it's possible.

So, whether or not I see this again in the time I have left, I won't fret because I've seen the best. Job well done, go in peace, and may God continue to bless you and your family in the days ahead. We love you and we will miss you... but, it's time for you to find out what else God has in store for you!

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Obamacare Is The Affordable Care Act, Duh!

This is a note for Trump supporters and anyone else who didn't or still doesn't know Obamacare and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are one in the same. But, you actually had a little help with that misconception without realizing it. By nicknaming the ACA 'Obamacare', the GOP led you straight to the hole of believing they were two different things and you fell right into it.

Also, if your kids have CHIP, they may loose their healthcare too because you didn't want to vote for the woman who played a major role in putting CHIP in place for your kids during the time her husband was president. That's right, you have Hillary Clinton to thank for CHIP. But, let me quess... you didn't know that either, right?

President Obama tried to help you with the ACA and Hillary tried to help you with CHIP. Face it, your vote for President-Elect Donald J. Trump went against your own best interests. And, yes... that's exactly what the Republicans knew and expected you to do--thus, the rationale behind nicknaming the ACA 'Obamacare'. So, the joke's on you now and you have to deal with it. "I didn't know" isn't going to save you this time. The damage is already done.

So, let a word to the wise be sufficient. You better start thinking about a healthcare contingency plan for yourself and your children. If Obamacare aka the ACA is repealed, it will be just one of many things your president-elect is going to do to 'Make America Great Again' over the next four years. The only problem is (and, I've asked this before), great for WHO? You? Me? Anyone we know? I don't think so... God help us!

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Alec Baldwin Nailed It Again!

SNL skit aired Saturday 01/14/17 after the first

press conference with President-Elect Donald Trump.

Hmmm... Something to consider for future elections? Perhaps! LOL!

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

#GirlsWithPearls

HAPPY BIRTHDAY & GOD BLESS THE FLOTUS!

Posted in honor of First Lady Michelle Obama's last birthday in
the White House on January 17, 2017. We love you and we will miss you!

Monday, January 16, 2017

Happy Heavenly Birthday & In Memory of MLK

Come out and join the celebration!

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Sunday, January 15, 2017

Quote of the Day

Saturday, January 14, 2017

Philly To Celebrate Obama's 8 Years As President

Pathfinders Travel Magazine For People of Color

You are invited to the "Thank You Mr. President, No Drama Obama Party" on Friday, January 20th, 6:00-10:00pm, at the African American Museum, 7th & Arch Streets in Philadelphia. This event is sponsored by Pathfinders Travel Magazine For People of Color. It is open to the public and tickets are $25.00. Use the text link under the image to visit the website for more details and ticket information. There will be food, dancing, music, etc. and ALL are welcome. Please share this with others you know who might want to attend. It's just what we need to take our minds off of what could be the worst presidential inauguration in history. Come and enjoy this event instead!

Friday, January 13, 2017

Quote of the Day

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Are You Experiencing Signs of Trumpitis? LOL!

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Quote of the Day

And, in the words of another great president, whose life and term of office was tragically cut short by an assassin's bullet...

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Hail To The Chief! Farewell & Thank You!

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
will deliver his farewell address to the nation
on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 @ 9:00pm (ET)

Monday, January 9, 2017

Congrats Viola Davis & Tracee Ellis Ross!

GOLDEN GLOBE WINNERS LIST

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ARE YOU SERIOUS?
It's not that difficult. One movie is called
'Hidden Figures' and the other movie is called 'Fences'.
WTH? Get it together people! Just SMH...

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Congrats & Two Thumps Up Meryl Streep!

If you're like me and sometimes refrain from watching awards shows because they're not inclusive enough, there are too many of them, or just whatever the case maybe, we sometimes miss an important moment in which someone chooses to 'stand up' and say something powerful that needs to be said. Such a moment occurred this evening at the Golden Globe Awards when Meryl Streep accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award.

I heard about it on the 11:00pm news, and then searched for her speech on YouTube so I could hear it for myself. Kudos to Meryl for having the courage to 'call out' President-Elect Donald Trump for his 'bully' behavior, speech, etc. I'm sure he will start retaliating with Tweets before the night is over (he needs to grow up), but given the strength of character Meryl has, I'm sure she is sitting back, waiting, and saying, "Bring it on, Donald!" Standing up and applauding! YGG!

#StandWithStreep

Friday, January 6, 2017

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Thursday, January 5, 2017

A Must-Watch YouTube Video!

Yes We Can, Yes We Did, Job Well Done!

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Tuesday, January 3, 2017

#BoycottInaugurationDay

NOT MY PRESIDENT
I definitely won't be watching!

Monday, January 2, 2017

#RepublicanCorruption

OCCUPY DEMOCRATS
What's not right with these numbers? Numbers don't lie!

Sunday, January 1, 2017

From This Household To Yours...

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I guard my online relationships.
I am careful to visit websites that do not compromise my life in Christ.
I take care that my written communications reflect Christ in my life.
I guard my time to assure that my time online is kept in proper balance with the rest of my life.

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A Chosen Exile: A History of Racial Passing in American Life

A Chosen Exile: A History of Racial Passing in American Life

by Allyson Hobbs

The ABC Movie of the Week: Big Movies for the Small Screen

The ABC Movie of the Week: Big Movies for the Small Screen

by Michael McKenna

Race, Riots, and Roller Coasters: The Struggle over Segregated Recreation in America

Race, Riots, and Roller Coasters: The Struggle over Segregated Recreation in America

by Victoria W. Wolcott

A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present

A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present

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Deviant Art: "Cho & The Ladybug" By Cypherx

Virgo Rules in This Household!

The Lady of Bugs

Many people are fond of ladybugs because of their colorful, spotted appearance. But farmers love them for their appetite. Most ladybugs voraciously consume plant-eating insects, such as aphids, and in doing so they help to protect crops. Ladybugs lay hundreds of eggs in the colonies of aphids and other plant-eating pests. When they hatch, the ladybug larvae immediately begin to feed. By the end of its three-to-six-week life, a ladybug may eat some 5,000 aphids. Ladybugs are also called lady beetles or, in Europe, ladybird beetles. There are about 5,000 different species of these insects, and not all of them have the same appetites. A few ladybugs prey not on plant-eaters but on plants. The Mexican bean beetle and the squash beetle are destructive pests that prey upon the crops mentioned in their names. Ladybugs appear as half-spheres, tiny, spotted, round or oval-shaped domes. They have short legs and antennae. Their distinctive spots and attractive colors are meant to make them unappealing to predators. Ladybugs can secrete a fluid from joints in their legs which gives them a foul taste. Their coloring is likely a reminder to any animals that have tried to eat their kind before: "I taste awful." A threatened ladybug may both play dead and secrete the unappetizing substance to protect itself.

The Virgoan One

Virgos are analytical people, especially when they are in love. This isn't necessarily a bad thing unless you become overly analytical, which will not only drive you crazy, but irritate your partner as well. In a relationship, Virgos have the tendency to be critical and a little demanding. If you find that you always seem to drive your mate away, your critical and controlling nature is probably one of the problems. Always needing to be in control, Virgos have a difficult time letting go emotionally and intimately; this is why their perfect companions are people who are strong and liberated. That's not to say that Virgos don't have any redeeming love qualities, because they do… and plenty! When Virgo men and women are in love, they pledge themselves entirely and completely to their partners. They can be counted on to be monogamous and loyal. Unlike other more impulsive signs of the zodiac, Virgo's do not fall in love easily but slowly, and when they do, they fall hard. Once Virgos have completed their slow and steady path to love, they aim to please. They are perfectionists after all, and this strive toward perfection applies to every area of the their lives.

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