Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Monday, July 30, 2018
Sunday, July 29, 2018
ð Meme of the Day
"Enjoy the little things in life because one day, you may look back and realize they were actually the big things." - Robert Brault
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Belt Graduation Day @ AmeriKick!
My grandson received a red stripe on his #YellowBelt before karate class ended today and was told to return at 1:00pm for the graduation to receive his #OrangeBelt
It's official! My grandson received a #OrangeBelt in karate today! We are proud of you and keep up the good work as you continue to go onward and upward. He also received a certificate for Student of the Month. Next level #PurpleBelt, so stay tuned. Congratulations to all of the graduates!
Friday, July 27, 2018
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Daily Challenge (MeYouHealth)
Daily Challenge is a social media site that promotes improved well-being. Receive a challenge every day based on a variety of self-improvement topics. Do the challenge and mark it done, then share it with family and friends. Simple! Use your desktop computer (click on the image to get to the website) or get the app for mobile devices from Google Play and iTunes!
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Monday, July 23, 2018
Sunday, July 22, 2018
A Black Belt is a White Belt that Never Quits
For the past 14 months, our grandson has been committed to his Saturday morning karate classes, and his continued determination, focus, hard work, and memory skills have paid off again. Today, he passed the test to receive his #OrangeBelt and the graduation is next Saturday (stay tuned, because you know there will be pics). As you can see from the wall hanging at AmeriKick, there are several levels to go before he reaches Black Belt status. But, he has shown us in many ways that he can master whatever challenge is put before him and with God's help, we know he will do the same with karate. YGB! ð #NoLimits ðĨ #ProudGMom ❤️ #ProudGPop
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Duck Boat Tragedy: The Coleman Family
Words cannot express the sadness I feel for the surviving members of this family, and others who lost their lives in the Duck Boat tragedy yesterday. It is beyond devastating that 9 members of a family could lose their lives at the same time and yet, a similar tragedy occurred last week with the Trinidad family. The father and 4 daughters died in a terrible car accident and only the mother survived. All of the families are in need of massive prayers and the "peace beyond all understanding" that can only come from God... ðĒ #PrayersUp
Friday, July 20, 2018
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Compliments of Mickey D's Today!
My favorite character in 'The Incredibles', and she still reigns supreme with
me in 'The Incredibles 2'. Click on the image to see 22 moments when she was
the real star of the movies. Words are useless... unless they come from Edna!
#EdnaMarieEMode ð #NoCapes
me in 'The Incredibles 2'. Click on the image to see 22 moments when she was
the real star of the movies. Words are useless... unless they come from Edna!
#EdnaMarieEMode ð #NoCapes
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Monday, July 16, 2018
Sunday @ UCMCA
The grands blessed us with 2 songs during worship service today!
The message and service was very nice, and there was a
birthday celebration for one of the church members afterward.
birthday celebration for one of the church members afterward.
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Saturday, July 14, 2018
#Resist In London
Trump's US Presidential Inauguration 01-20-17 (left)
Trump's UK Visit Protest 07-13-18 (right)
Thank you for coming out in full force London!
Friday, July 13, 2018
The Truth About Love & Relationships
For couples so eager to call it quits ð and throw in the towel on your relationships because everything isn’t “perfect” ðĪ, here is some food for thought ðĪ. Lifelong commitment is not what most people think it is ðŊ. It's not waking up every morning to make breakfast and eat together ðģðĨð―. It's not cuddling in bed until both of you fall asleep, peacefully, at night ð. It's not a clean home filled with laughter and lovemaking everyday ð. It's someone who steals all the covers and snores! ðģðī It's slammed doors ðŠ and a few harsh words ðĪŽðĪŽ, at times. It’s stubbornly disagreeing ðĄð and giving each other the silent treatment ðķ until your hearts heal ðð... and then, FORGIVENESS! ð❤️ It’s coming home ð to the same person ð, everyday, that you know LOVES ð and CARES about you in spite of (and because of) who you are. It's laughing ðĪŠðĪŠ about the one time you accidentally did something stupid ð. It's about dirty laundry ð and unmade beds ð WITHOUT finger pointing ððūðð―. It's about helping each other with the hard work of life! ðĪ It's about swallowing the nagging words instead of saying them out loud ðĪŪðĪĒ. It's about eating the cheapest and easiest meal you can make, and sitting down together at a late hour ð to eat because you both had a crazy day ðŦ. It's when you have an emotional breakdown ðŦ and your Love ❤️ð lays with you, holds you, and tells you everything is going to be okay ð... and, you BELIEVE them ðð. It's about still loving someone even though sometimes, they make you absolutely insane ðŦ. Loving someone is not easy ðŦ... sometimes, it's extremely hard ðŦ; but it's amazing, comforting, and one of the BEST things you'll ever experience. ð If you are ððū BLESSED ððū to have a wonderful partner ð in your life, copy, paste, and share this along with a photo of the two ðð of you. ððð It might inspire another couple on the verge of giving up to save their relationship! ð❤️ - Author Unknown
Thursday, July 12, 2018
93 Years Old & Still Going Strong!
YES! Congratulations to @IAmCicelyTyson for her Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress on #HTGAWM! ððð #EmmyNoms pic.twitter.com/QGv6WyAsh3— How To Get Away ABC (@HowToGetAwayABC) July 12, 2018
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Monday, July 9, 2018
Here & There
Breakfast Boutique
8630 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 (215-621-7796)
The atmosphere and decor is nice, the food is delicious,
and reservations are definitely recommended to avoid the wait!
Sunday, July 8, 2018
Put Racists On Blast!
White People Who Called the Cops on Black People for Living
The List is Still Growing! Who's Next? Last Update 06/29/20
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Truth Crushed to Earth Will Rise Again
Did you know at one time, Black people were not allowed to be buried anywhere within the Philadelphia city limits? Also, when burials were finally permitted in one central location later on, no grave markers or headstones were allowed. As a result, 5,000 of our people are namelessly buried only 18 inches below the surface of Weccacoe Playground in Queen Village. It's also possible there are many more because the bodies were stacked in three layers. Lord, have mercy. As painful as it is, this is an important part of Philly history that we should know.
If you've got a few minutes to spare, please click on the image or text link underneath and check out the article because it's worth the read. Then, spread the word so others can join in the effort along with the city and Queen Village to make this long overdue memorial happen. Now that this forgotten burial ground has our attention, that is the least we can do to honor our ancestors who deserved so much more respect than what they received at the time of their deaths. Further, the article might be helpful to anyone who may have a relative buried there.
So, the next time you're engaged in a conversation with someone about race relations in America and you are asked, "Why can't you forget about these things and move on?", don't hesitate to share this story and all of the other horror stories of indignities and injustices our people have endured. Then, ask them, "If these things happened to your ancestors, would you forget?"
We, as descendants, are due apologies and concessions from America for any wrongs that can be made right--such as the memorial for this forgotten burial ground. The real tragedy is, we were robbed of knowing the names of these thousands of lost souls because they were not allowed to have grave markers or headstones. But, God knows the names of each and every one of them.
We, as descendants, are due apologies and concessions from America for any wrongs that can be made right--such as the memorial for this forgotten burial ground. The real tragedy is, we were robbed of knowing the names of these thousands of lost souls because they were not allowed to have grave markers or headstones. But, God knows the names of each and every one of them.
R.I.P. to all of our brothers and sisters beneath Weccacoe Playground. Through no fault of our own, the length of time it took for this to come to light is inexcuseable, but now we know you are there!
Friday, July 6, 2018
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Monday, July 2, 2018
Sunday, July 1, 2018
OMG, It's July!
Can you believe it's July already and all this heat that came with it? 2018 is really on the move, but let the countdown to the July 4th celebrations begin!