😇 When GOD Calls Your Name

🕊 R.I.P. William Felton Russell aka Bill Russell
(February 12, 1934 – July 31, 2022)

🕊 R.I.P. Grace Dell Nichols aka Nichelle Nichols
(December 28, 1932 – July 30, 2022)

Bill & Nichelle, we are grateful for the trails you blazed, for boldly going where no one went before, and the legacies that both of you left behind. Well done.

😇 Thank God It's Sunday

🎉 Celebrating Our Bishop

Our Senior Pastor & Teacher of Sharon Baptist Church in Philadelphia is celebrating a birthday today. And, in September, he will be celebrating 40 years in that position as well. Thank you for your continued dedication and service to all of us. May GOD continue to bless with many more celebrations in the years to come!

📽 At The Movies

First clue for me was that I am not a fan of weird sci-fi bcuz I find it confusing. Nothing against Jordan Peele, but #SMH

😊 Meme of the Day

📣 August Community Events

😇 #ThankfulThursday

😂 I Don't Think So

Since I do NOT drive, I was curious to see what car would suit me. You can't be serious. I don't even know what this is... it looks like a green M&M on wheels!

👀 #WordlessWednesday

🙏🏾 Prayer Changes Things

A Prayer Walk was held in Wynnefield this evening from 54th & Montgomery Avenue to 54th & Arlington Street. The event was sponsored by the 19th Police District, 19th Clergy District, and hosted by WCNA.

😇 It's National Aunts & Uncles Day

A big shout out to all of my aunts and uncles today. I am blessed that a few are still here, but most are with the Lord now.

😇 Meme of the Day

Thanking GOD for the drop in humidity and temperature in Philly this morning. Be blessed, happy, healthy, safe, and enjoy it!

🎬 DC League of Super-Pets Sneak Preview

United Artists IMAX Theater in King of Prussia w/ Mom

🥵 Philly Weather Update

🧵 It's National Thread The Needle Day

Who still has needle and thread in their sewing arsenal and
who can still put that thread through that needle? Count me in!

😍 Amazon is Amazing

I'm sure most of you already know this, but Amazon never ceases to amaze. My lip color of choice is Black Radiance Midnight Glow 5033 and I've only been wearing it for at least 25 years. And yes, I'm guilty of being a creature of habit too!

When COVID hit, it didn't make sense to wear it behind masks so I didn't consider using it again until after I got my 2nd booster shot in May of this year and I felt more comfortable not wearing masks. But, there was one problem... my supply had dwindled down to one tube with next to nothing in it, so I had to go on a frantic search to find more. 

Well, I couldn't find it anywhere I bought it in the past and not only that, the cosmetic aisles in all the stores looked like they hadn't been restocked since the pandemic started and they were merely selling off what they had leftover. I couldn't get it from Black Radiance either because it was out of stock.

It was beginning to feel like I would never wear lipstick again when the little I had ran out because wearing another brand or shade was out of the question. Then, it hit me... see if you can get it from Amazon and as you can see, this story has a happy ending. I placed the order Friday and they arrived today via standard delivery!

🥵 Sunday Funday

Beating the heat for a few hours @ Kelly Pool
in Fairmount Park with our daughter and the grands!

🤔 Things That Make You Go Hmmm...

I love Jordan Peele, but I've never been a big fan of movie trailers that are so "out there," you don't know up from down as to what the movie is about and I'm growing weary of the gimmick. So, I'm considering saying nope to NOPE and if I do go to see it, this will definitely be the last time until the trailers start making more sense. I need a clue about what I'm going to see and I don't think that's too much to ask. Enough already. #IJS

🥵 Stick A Fork In Me I'm Done

Well, it's official and the heat advisory is in full
effect. Philly is set on broil today and tomorrow!

🥋 #RedBeltBound

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

On our way to AmeriKick after a quick pitstop @ Dunkin Donuts!

😂 Just 2 Funny

My oldest granddaughter & Charlie having a movie night!

📣 Center For Disease Control

No thanks. Don't want this either!
Click on image to visit CDC website for details.

🌞 Meme of the Day

⚖ Insurrection Hearings

Sista Girl, my alter ego, presided and watched The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol yesterday evening.

📣 UC Dining Days Are Back!

Save The Dates July 21st - 31st!

😇 Meme of the Day

🥱 Things That Make You Go Hmmm...

Why is it that whenever I start yawning
in succession, my eyes start watering too?

📺 Insurrection Hearings

🤩 #WoohooWednesday

Express exuberant approval or delight!

🕊 Message For Mom

At this time, two years ago today, it was discovered that you quietly slipped away and left this world behind. There is never one day that goes by when you do not cross my mind, and you will live on in my heart forever. Rest in peace.

🕊 Happy Heavenly 65th Anniversary

Today marks the 2nd anniversary of mom's passing. Although it still seems like only yesterday at times, I believe the Lord also called her home on this special day to be with dad because it was their 63rd anniversary. He was called home 18 years before her, so I know that he was missing her presence. I'm sure it was not a coincidence and the Lord decided to reunite them in His perfect timing. Both of you will always be in my heart, it goes without saying that I miss you, and I love you very much. Until we meet again, rest peacefully in paradise with the One who originally joined you together in 1957, and again for all eternity in 2020... 

😇 Peace Be Still

Give it to GOD and rest!

🤔 Things That Make You Go Hmmm...

🤷🏾‍♀️ #MotivationMonday

Did you know it's National Get Out of the Dog House Day? Who remembers when this cute retro family of 5 dogs was hanging on the wall in just about every home you were in and possibly your own? When they disappeared, I thought that meant everybody got out, but I guess I was wrong. So, who's still in there? It's OK to come out now!

📣 Yo, Philly! #FYI

🥰 Just 2 Cute

My youngest granddaughter got her
hair did and look @ that pretty smile!

🥋 Congratulations to My Grandson!

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

He passed the belt test with Sensei Connor and received his red stripe from Sensei Cory to advance to the next belt level during karate class this morning. The AmeriKick Graduation for all of the students advancing to various belt levels and returning to a normal in-person group ceremony and photos with family present without masks was really nice. We unknowingly took all of those simple things for granted, but my grandson is now a 2nd KYU Brown Belt and he is Red Belt Bound!

🌞 Summer in Full Bloom

Suburban Square in Ardmore, PA

🥡 2 Hot 2 Cook

It's Friday and we're having Asian cuisine @ DanDan-Ardmore!

😇 Friday Inspiration

Someone once said, "It doesn't matter whether you're retired or working, Monday thru Friday can be challenging days. It is the nature of the beast, but GOD is Good!"

⏳ #TBT Circa 1975

On your mark. Get set. Go! Me and dad preparing to do our race to the ocean @ AC. By the next summer, I felt like I was getting too old and tired (lol) to do it anymore. I can confess now I didn't really know what tired was yet, but this was my last race with him. Mom took the pic and chilled on the beach!

😇 #ThankfulThursday

📺 Inflation Soars

For anyone who missed it, my hubby was interviewed in the parking lot of the Acme Shopping Center in Bala Cynwyd, PA by Jillian Mele during the report "Inflation Soars" earlier this evening. For now, click on the image and you can still catch it on their website. The report starts @ 5:41 (5 mins and 41 secs) into the video...

🎨 Good Night Philly

Philadelphia Skyline w/ Van Gogh's Starry Night. Perfect Together!

😂 Things About Me

▪️ First Job? Teen Babysitter
▪️ Current Job? Retired
▪️ Dream Job? Lawyer
▪ Astrological Sign? Virgo
▪️ Favorite Food? Chicken
▪️ Favorite Footwear? Sketchers
▪️ Favorite Snack? Raisinets
▪️ Favorite Ice Cream? Chocolate
▪️ Favorite Holiday? Christmas
▪️ Night Owl or Early Bird? Night Owl
▪️ Favorite Day of the Week? Everyday
▪️ Tattoos? No
▪️ Like to Cook? Sometimes
▪️ Can You Drive A Stick Shift? N/A
▪️ Favorite Color? Black
▪️ Like Vegetables? Yes
▪️ Wear Glasses? Yes
▪️ Favorite Season? Spring/Fall
▪️ Favorite Environment? Home
▪️ Paper Towels Over or Under? Under

📺 Insurrection Hearings

😂 Things I Will Not Eat

Sista Girl will NOT eat 20 out of 60 items listed and used 🤢 to mark what she will not eat. It was fun! Now, it's your turn!

01. Miracle Whip
02. Mayo
03. Pickles
04. Black Jelly Beans 🤢
05. Pineapple Pizza 🤢
06. Sardines
07. Oysters 🤢
08. Sushi
09. Candy Corn 🤢
10. Vienna Sausages
11. Brussel Sprouts 🤢
12. Mushrooms
13. Liver
14. Circus Peanuts 🤢
15. Bologna
16. Black Olives
17. Green Olives
18. Blue Cheese
19. Fruit Cake
20. Spam
21. Cabbage
22. Potato Salad
23. Eggnog
24. Black Coffee 🤢
25. Anchovies
26. Grits
27. Sauerkraut
28. Chicken Gizzards
29. Okra
30. Coleslaw
31. Hot Dogs
32. Fish
33. Yogurt
34. Broccoli
35. Hominy 🤢
36. Asparagus
37. Licorice 🤢
38. Eggplant 🤢
39. Cottage Cheese 🤢
40. Tofu 🤢
41. Onions
42. Cilantro
43. Raw Tomato
44. Beets 🤢
45. Capers
46. Canned Tuna
47. Bean Sprouts 🤢
48. Cantaloupe
49. Baked Beans
50. Rice Pudding 🤢
51. Avocado 🤢
52. Coconut 🤢
53. Eggs
54. Nutella
55. Peas 🤢
56. Marshmallows
57. Green Bean Casserole
58. Kimchi
59. Frog Legs 🤢
60. Artichokes 🤢

🤩 National Days

Wow! This could be a very busy day for some of us. If you have a pet, post a pic! Then, go to 7-11 and get a blueberry muffin; stop by the market and pick-up some Rainier cherries; make someone smile who lives alone; and relax with a Mojito. Make sure you put a few of those Rainier cherries in it. Sounds good to me!