Philly Stand Up!

This annual city-wide clean up effort will take place at hundreds of locations across Philadelphia on Saturday, April 10th, 9:00am-12:00pm. Click on the image for more information regarding what you can do to participate and/or organize your own neighborhood clean-up.

❤️ Till Death Us Do Part

He is 85 years old and insists on taking his wife hand in hand wherever they go. When I asked why is your wife distracted like she isn't following anyone, he replied, "She has Alzheimer's." So, I said, "Will your wife worry if you let her go?" He replied, "She doesn't remember. She doesn't know who I am anymore. She hasn't recognized me for several years." Surprised, I said, ′′And you still continue to guide her every day, even though she doesn't recognize you?" The elderly man smiled, looked into my eyes, and said, "She doesn't know who I am, but I know who she is... She is the love of my life!"️

COVID-19: Vax-A-Nation 2

Mission accomplished! I got my 2nd Moderna shot today, so I took a few more pics this time because I'm done. I want to give a shout out and thanks to Penn Medicine, who operated the vax clinics I attended (TLA, South Philly) and the hubby (SHC, SW Philly). Also, kudos to the Black Doctors Consortium for all they're doing to get our communities vaccinated ASAP, including home visits.

Now, you'll have to excuse me because my arm is killing me and the bed is calling my name. The hubby is suffering with a sore arm, etc. but other than that, I think we will survive the shots. So, as for me and my house, we are fully vaccinated and putting our trust in GOD. HE is still in control!

COVID-19: Vax-A-Nation 2

The hubby received his 2nd shot of the Moderna vaccine

yesterday morning. It will be my turn later this afternoon!

Meme of the Day

🌞 Hope you had a blessed, happy, and safe weekend!

Black Voters Matter

Tamika Washington is running for Judge of Common Pleas Court. Please remember her name and click on the image to visit her website. Every election is important, so make sure you get out there and VOTE!

😇 Happy Easter & Resurrection Sunday!

From The Lady (Bug) of the Household 

An Old School Event

UPDATE: 💯 The Earth, Wind & Fire and Isley Brothers Verzuz was awesome! They performed for just under 4 hours, 25 songs each. I think this is going to be a tie, both are winners. If you missed it, you missed a treat and this one is going to be hard to beat. Good music lives forever! 🎶 #Classics

A Special Tribute For Autism Moms

When The Good Lord was creating mothers, He was into his sixth day of "overtime" when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one."

And the Lord said, "Have you read the specs on this order? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic, have 180 moveable parts – all replaceable, run on black coffee and leftovers, have a lap that disappears when she stands up, a kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair, six pairs of hands, ears that will hear things she doesn't want to hear, a mouth that can gently kiss away scrapes and bruises and yet, tear the hide right off of those who try anything against the best interests of her child."

"Yes, this model will have to be able to sit patiently and listen to outlandish reports about her child without flinching. She will have to hear how hopeless it all is and know that it isn't so. She will have to have those kinds of eyes which don't tear when she hears other mothers talk about how well things are going for their children," said the Lord.

The angel shook its head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands? No way!" "It's not the hands that are causing the problems. It's the three pairs of eyes this mother has to have," said the Lord. "That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.

The Lord nodded and said, "One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, 'What are you kids doing in there?' when she already knows. Another pair here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn't but what she has to know and, of course, the ones here in front that can look at a child when he goofs up for the 99th time and say, 'I understand and I love you anyway' without so much as uttering a word."

"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve gently, "come to bed. Finish her tomorrow." "I can't," answered the Lord, "I'm very close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick, feeds a family of six on one pound of hamburger, and gets her 9 year old to stand under a shower." The angel circled the model of the mother very slowly. "It's too soft," the angel sighed.

"But tough!" said the Lord excitedly. "You cannot imagine what this mother can do or endure." "Can she think?" asked the angel. "Not only can she think," said the Lord, "she can reason and compromise."

Finally, the angel bent over and ran a finger across the cheek of the mother. "There is a leak," the angel pronounced, "I told you that you are trying to put too much into this model." "That's not a leak," said the Lord, "it's a tear." "What's it for?" asked the angel.

"Tears are for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness, and pride… this mother will know a lot about all of that," answered the Lord. "But you know," He continued, "I don't even remember putting that tear there." "By the way," asked the angel, "what will you call this model?" The Lord replied, "I will call this one simply, the mother of an autistic child."

By Erma Bombeck

America, This MUST Stop!

#BlackLivesMatter

What if the knee was on the other neck? Frightening thought, isn't it? Stop pretending that Derek Chauvin didn't "murder" George Floyd! You know what he did was wrong, so stand up for police reform before YOU are the one under the knee!

✝️ Good Friday

The Crucifixion By Anthony Armstrong
"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do..." (Luke 23:34)

💙 It's World Autism Awareness Day

#LIUB #WAAD

Since 2010, we have been lighting it up blue for
World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd @ 12:00am!

💙 It's World Autism Awareness Month

#1in54 #WAAM

Remember to "Light It Up Blue" on Friday, April 2nd for World Autism Awareness Day, and please make a donation to the autism organization of your choice during the month. Any and all contributions are ALWAYS appreciated!

🙏🏽 Rest Peacefully in Paradise

This first day of World Autism Awareness Month is also set aside to remember all of the autistic children who have lost their lives after wandering since last year. Please burn a candle and say a prayer for their families.