⚖️ State of Minnesota Vs. Derek Chauvin

#BlackLivesMatter

You Go, Girl!

Avatar Basketball! Perfect for all 60+ 

ankles, backs, hips, knees, and shoulders!

Justice For All...

#9Mins29Secs

The long-awaited murder trial of Derek Chauvin started today and as far as I'm concerned, America is on trial right along with him. We have been waiting a long time for change and justice to come from all of the brutality and lives lost over the decades at the hands of police.

From The Late Rodney King, who was the first to have his savage beating recorded on video for the world to see on March 3, 1991, to The Late George Floyd and beyond, because more have been beaten and murdered since his death last year... justice MUST prevail.

And, we can't forget about young black males like Elijah McClain. He was described as "different" and possibly autistic. He was murdered by the police simply because he was misunderstood, and there are others like him who suffered the same fate.

All you need to know is how long Chauvin kneeled on Floyd, and the paramedics had to physically remove him when they arrived on the scene because he continued to kneel on him after they got there. Chauvin made a conscious decision to end Floyd's life and he did... period!

Weather Report

Spring has sprung and April is near, 

but make no mistake, March is still here!

My Granddauhters Got Skills

My youngest granddaughter likes to help mom cook.
Yesterday, she peeled the potatoes for mashed potatoes!

My oldest granddaughter learned how to make a keychain out
of gimp/lanyard from mom, like she did when she was young.

📺 The Ten Commandments

20 Things You Didn't Know About The Hollywood Classic

This year marks the 65th anniversary of the 1956 epic film by Cecil B. DeMille. It will air Saturday, April 3rd @ 7:00pm (ET) on ABC. "So let it be written. So let it be done!"

Have A Blessed Palm Sunday!

#PalmSunday2016

Even though my heart is heavy today because this is the second year that I couldn't attend Sunday Morning Worship Service in person to get my palms like I've done ever since I was a little girl, I'm still praising GOD for another year of life and the lives of my loved ones in the midst of this Coronavirus pandemic. I know HE is still in control and worthy to be praised! #HolyWeek

🍎 Spring Break

A well-deserved time of renewal for parents,

students, and teachers. Be safe, relax, and enjoy your week!

The Road Back to Normal

After my grandson's karate class today, we decided to have brunch @ Cracker Barrel (Plymouth Meeting). It is such a beautiful day and it feels really good to sit on the front porch and 'rock-a-spell' while we wait for our table. It's been a long time and sometimes, it felt like we wouldn't be able to enjoy this simple pleasure ever again. TGBTG!

😂 ME-TV Toonyment!

Vote For Your Favorite Cartoon Character!

As a brief distraction from all of the negativity going on in our day-to-day lives right now, I've been voting online in this ongoing week-by-week battle of classic cartoon characters. I also decided to do this post indicating my favorites (in parentheses), and I will update going forward until it's over!

⭐ Round 1 - Wednesday, March 17th 

Fred Flintstone vs. Jane Jetson (FF)

Marvin Martian vs. The Great Gazoo (GG)

Elmer Fudd vs. Popeye (EF)

Betty Rubble vs. Betty Boop (BR)

George Jetson vs. Olive Oyl (GJ)

Yosemite Sam vs. Bluto (YS)

Wilma vs. Pebbles Flintstone (WF)

Barney Rubble vs. Rosey (BR)

Bugs Bunny vs. Pepe Le Pew (BB)

Dino vs. Astro (D)

Sylvester vs. Tweety (T)

Tom vs. Jerry (J)

Wile E. Coyote vs. Road Runner (RR)

Taz vs. Spike (T)

Foghorn Leghorn vs. Porky Pig (FL)

Daffy Duck vs. Droppy Dog (DD)

⭐ Round 2 - Saturday, March 20th 

Fred Flintstone vs. Marvin Martian (FF)

Elmer Fudd vs. Betty Rubble (BR)

George Jetson vs. Yosemite Sam (YS)

Wilma Flintstone vs. Barney Rubble (WF)

Bugs Bunny vs. Dino (BB)

Sylvester vs. Jerry (S)

Wile E. Coyote vs. Taz (WEC)

Foghorn Leghorn vs. Daffy Duck (DD)

⭐ Round 3 - Wednesday, March 24th

Fred Flintstone vs. Elmer Fudd (FF)

Yosemite Sam vs. Barney Rubble (YS)

Bugs Bunny vs. Sylvester (BB)

Wile E. Coyote vs. Daffy Duck (WEC)

⭐ Semi-Final - Saturday, March 27th

Fred Flintstone vs. Yosemite Sam (YS)

Bugs Bunny vs. Daffy Duck (BB)

⭐ Final - Wednesday, March 31st

Yosemite Sam vs. Bugs Bunny (BB)

It's down to these two cartoon characters.

Stay tuned, ME-TV to announce winner!

⭐ It's Over - Saturday, April 3rd

THE WINNER IS BUGS BUNNY!

💯 Women's History Month Special Event

Hi There!

As we near the end of Women’s History Month, there’s no better time to celebrate the power that lies inside every girl and pay it forward to the next generation of inspiring young women. That’s why I’m so thrilled that tonight POPSUGAR is hosting "Girl Talk: Knowledge Is Our Superpower", a virtual event dedicated to girls’ education and empowerment and featuring the stories of the Girls Opportunity Alliance.

You’ll get to meet girls all over the world, hear a musical performance from Kelly Clarkson, and get advice about how to pursue your goals and support each other. Auli’i Cravalho will share why it’s so important for girls to dream big. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan will discuss how girls can carve out their own paths, even when they’re the first or the only person to try something new. And Marsai Martin will teach a new course: Stepping Into Your Power 101. Along the way we’ll be joined by many other special guests, all in support of adolescent girls’ education around the world and our work with the Girls Opportunity Alliance.

I also can’t wait to introduce you to two remarkable students during the special: Sonali Pathak from India and Turipamue Kazohua from Namibia, who are both 15 years old and who joined me and Lilly Singh for a conversation about what their education has been like during the pandemic. Of course, these young women faced challenges to getting an education even before COVID-19, but organizations in the Girls Opportunity Alliance community have helped them to keep learning while remaining healthy and safe. Tonight you’ll learn about their challenges and their dreams, from Turipamue’s love for the debate club at her school to Sonali’s favorite karate lessons in her community.

These young women are going to inspire you as much as they inspire me—I know it. And the truth is, there are girls like them in every corner of the globe, who are eager to learn and absolutely determined to get an education worthy of their promise. So join us tonight, and then do your part to pay it forward to the next generation of young women. We’ve made it easy to do just that by releasing a new fundraising toolkit on the Girls Opportunity Alliance website that will help you to take action, from hosting a virtual trivia night to leading a solo fun run—and if you’re a parent, you can do this with your kids and show them what it means to give back.

You can watch the special tonight at 9:00pm ET at PopSugar and TLC, or catch an encore presentation at 10:00pm ET on OWN. So, I hope you’ll spread the word and tune in to join us in celebration of all of the women and girls in your life and all around the world.

I hope this special hour of girl power motivates and inspires you to help us ensure the world knows that, as Sonali says, "girls are magic."

Michelle Obama

Aries The Ram

Today my hubby is celebrating 63 years, or 756 months, or 3,287 weeks, or 23,013 days, or 552,264 hours, or 33,135,840 minutes, or 1,988,150,400 seconds of life and God's blessings. I love you and He loves you so enjoy your born day, and keep counting all the blessings that are coming your way!

Keep The Change!

The birthday man is enjoying his FREE stack of pancakes, compliments of IHOP (Ardmore), and $0 is his favorite price! We went back home after brunch because it was raining "cats and dogs" outside. What a bummer, but the celebration will continue at other times during the week...

🥋 #2ndKyuBrownBeltBound

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

Here are a few pics of the #BrownBelt graduation ritual my grandson participated in on Saturday after karate class. We discovered from the certificate that goes along with it the official title is "3rd Kyu Brown Belt". Thanks to Sensei Connor for everything he has done to get him to this level and Madison for taking these pics!