Quote of the Day

"Spring and summer are hectic times for people in their lives, but then comes autumn and winter. You can't help but think back to the year that was, and then look forward to the year that is approaching. - Enya"

🙏🏾 Prayer Request

Because everyone needs prayer and

everyone knows prayer changes things!

⏰ Quality Time w/ The Grands

Karate class is over and it's time for lunch @ Chubby's!

💙 1-in-59

Autism Speaks Applauds the Passage of Autism CARES Act of 2019

UPDATE: President Trump finally signed the Autism Care Act of 2019 into law on Monday, September 30, 2019. For the sake of giving credit when credit is due for the many lives this will impact, thank God it was done!

Still In Full Bloom

Well, It's About Time!

What took you so long, Nancy?

A Greeting From My Mom...

A son is a son until he takes a wife, a daughter is a daughter all of her life!

A Greeting For My Daughter

A daughter is a little girl who will grow up and become your best friend!

Quote of the Day

AmeriKick is Moving!

"A BLACK BELT IS A WHITE BELT THAT NEVER QUITS"

This is the last day AmeriKick will have classes in this studio. The Andorra Shopping Center is in the process of renovations and several businesses are relocating to other available spaces within the complex, while others are going elsewhere. AmeriKick will be moving into the space that was once occupied by Radio Shack before they went out of business a few years ago. The space is smaller, so adjustments will be made to the current schedule of classes. They will begin moving their equipment, etc. tomorrow in the hopes of resuming classes by the middle of next week. My grandson said he will miss being here, but he's also looking forward to having class in the new studio next Saturday!

Last Days of Summer

Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia, PA

I'm 61 and That's Okay!

I was young once and to all of my female friends 50 years old and up, most of us are grandparents and going through the next phase of our lives now. We're at that age when we see wrinkles, gray hair, and extra pounds. We see the cute 25-30 and even 40 year olds and reminisce. But, we were also 25, and they will be our age one day. We aren't the "girls in their summer clothes" anymore. What they can bring to the table with their youth and zest, we can bring with our experience and wisdom. We have paid bills, raised families, ran households, survived diseases, endured sadness, cared for aging parents, and dealt with everything else life has assigned us. Some of us have lost loved ones who were near and dear to us. We are survivors... we are warriors...we are women... like a classic car or a fine wine. Even if our bodies are not what they once were, they carry our souls, our courage, and our strength. We entered this chapter of our lives with grace, humility, and pride over everything we have been through and should never feel bad about getting older. It is a privilege that is denied to so many. Ladies, I encourage you to copy and proudly paste this post with your picture and age.

Have You Ever?

I got $60.00 that can be used for lunch money! 😂

😇 Meme of the Day

From The Lady (Bug) of the Household

Stripe Day @ AmeriKick

My grandson and classmate got Excellent Kicks stripes on their

#PurpleBelts from Sensei Kyle in karate class yesterday, so they're

another step closer to the next belt level!" 🥋 #BlueBeltBound

My grandson w/ Sensei Kyle and my granddaughters!

🎓 Back to School!

Think about your SENIOR year in high school and answer the questions below. The further back it was, the more fun the answers will be...

CLASS OF 1976!

1. Did you know your current love? Sadly, no...

2. What type of car did you have? Didn't drive then, don't drive now!

3. What kind of job did you have? None (not even during the summer), my parents wanted me to focus on school.

4. Where did you live? SW Philly!

5. Were you popular? Middle-of-the-road, the people I wanted to know me, knew me.

6. Were you in choir/band? No, completely burned out from doing both during my elementary through junior high school years.

7. Did you ever get suspended? Once for being involved in a fight, self-defense.

8. If you could, would you go back? Yes, just for the sake of reliving that care-free year one more time!

9. Do you still talk to the person you went to the prom with? No, haven't seen him in about 20 years.

10. Did you skip school? Once and that was enough for me.

11. Did you go to all the football games? Just a few to be sociable, but I really didn't care about the game because I preferred basketball.

12. What was your favorite class/subject? Typing, hands down!

13. Do you still have your yearbook? Yes, the JBHS Trailmarker!

14. Did you follow your "original" career path? Yes!

15. Do you still have your ring? Yes, and it can still fit my finger!

16. Who was your favorite teacher? Mr. Gilmore, may he R.I.P.

17. What was your style? Everything '70s all day, every day!

18. What were your favorite shoes? Anything with crepe soles (casual) and platforms (dress)!

19. What was your favorite thing to eat in the cafeteria? Nothing, went to the hoagie and steak shop across the street.

20. What was your favorite band? The Elements of the Universe... Earth, Wind & Fire!

21. What was your high school hairstyle? Afro to Curly Afro via Dippity-do, my own version of a jheri curl before anyone knew what a jheri curl was! LOL!

22. What kind of cologne/perfume did you wear? Charlie!

23. How old were you when you graduated? 17!

Now, it's your turn. Copy + paste, change the answers + photo, then post it!

🕊 We Will Never Forget

A PROCLAMATION

By The President of The United States

Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance

Through the twisted steel of the twin towers of the World Trade Center, the scarred walls of the Pentagon, and the smoky wreckage in a field in southwest Pennsylvania, the patriotism and resiliency of the American people shone brightly on September 11, 2001. We stood as one people, united in our common humanity and shared sorrow. We grieved for those who perished and remembered what brought us together as Americans.

Today, we honor the lives we lost 9 years ago. On a bright September day, innocent men, women, and children boarded planes and set off for work as they had so many times before. Unthinkable acts of terrorism brought tragedy, destruction, pain, and loss for people across our Nation and the world.

As we pay tribute to loved ones, friends, fellow citizens, and all who died, we reaffirm our commitment to the ideas and ideals that united Americans in the aftermath of the attacks. We must apprehend all those who perpetrated these heinous crimes, seek justice for those who were killed, and defend against all threats to our national security. We must also recommit ourselves to our founding principles. September 11 reminds us that our fate as individuals is tied to that of our Nation. Our democracy is strengthened when we uphold the freedoms upon which our Nation was built: equality, justice, liberty, and democracy. These values exemplify the patriotism and sacrifice we commemorate today.

In that same spirit of patriotism, I call upon all Americans to join in service and honor the lives we lost, the heroes who responded in our hour of need, and the brave men and women in uniform who continue to protect our country at home and abroad. In April, I was proud to sign the bipartisan Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, which recognizes September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Originated by the family members of those who lost loved ones on 9/11, the National Day of Service and Remembrance is an opportunity to salute the heroes of 9/11, recapture the spirit of unity and compassion that inspired our Nation following the attacks, and rededicate ourselves to sustained service to our communities.

Throughout the summer, people of all ages and backgrounds came together to lend a helping hand in their communities through United We Serve. As this summer of service draws to an end, we renew the call to engage in meaningful service activities and stay engaged with those projects throughout the year. Working together, we can usher in a new era in which volunteering and more service is a way of life for all Americans. Deriving strength from tragedy, we can write the next great chapter in our Nation's history and ensure that future generations continue to enjoy the promise of America.

By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as Patriot Day, and by Public Law 111-13, approved April 21, 2009, has requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. I call upon all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States to display the flag of the United States at half-staff on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001. I invite the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and interested organizations and individuals to join in this observance. I call upon the people of the United States to participate in community service in honor of those our Nation lost, to observe this day with other ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46am eastern daylight time to honor the innocent victims who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.

Barack Obama

Prayer of the Day

Meme of the Day

I hate dental work of any kind and I found out Sunday morning that I've got to say goodbye to one of my upper 'choppers' on Thursday and it's a BIG ONE too! The dentist described what they need to do to remove it and fill in the 'pothole' (their words, not mine) it will leave behind. All I can say is, keep me in prayer. So, I decided to jump on the SpongeBob SquarePants bandwagon with this meme. If I don't try to find some humor in the situation, I won't have the nerve to show up! 😬 #Ouch

❤️ Happy Grandparents Day!

🙏🏾 #PrayForTheBahamas...

But they need assistance and support too!

Birthday Dinner @ Chickie's & Pete's

Meme of the Day

"Ain't it the truth! Ain't it the truth!"
The Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz

Today Is The Day I Was Born!

Thank you Lord for 61 years of blessings, cover, favor, grace, guidance, love, mercy, patience, and protection. I am grateful for each day You have given me and will continue to trust in You always! 😇 #BabyBoomer 🍼 #VirgosRule ♏️

Back to School 2019!

MY GRANDSON
Just look at that handsome smile!

May God bless you to have the best year yet!

Quote of the Day

Have a blessed, happy, and safe Labor Day!
From The Lady (Bug) of the Household & Family

Last Hoorah For The Summer

Pics from Mom, Dad & The Grands