A Mother's White Priviledge

Manic Pixie Dream Mama

This blog post actually links to another that was originally written by Manic Pixie Dream Mama on her blog of the same name. Finally, this is someone who actually sees the race problem for what it is in America. It is an excellent read, I applaud this mother for having the courage to write about it, and I recommend that EVERYONE take a few minutes to read it. It restores my faith that there are still some people out there who would like to put all of this behind us once and for all, and work toward truly becoming the "United" States of America. Click on the image or the text link underneath to visit her blog and read the post, as well as the comments that follow it. You'll be glad you took the time to do it. Thank you for your honesty, MPDM!

SHAME ON YOU AMERICA!!!

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This is absolutely outrageous!!! A police officer is fired after fatally shooting a dog!!! A dog??? But, nothing is done when a police officer shoots an unarmed human being??? And, a Facebook page called 'Justice For Apollo' has even been started for this dog!!! And again, I ask--for a dog??? Are you really serious??? WTH is going on???

Hands Up in NYC!

#HandsUp #DontShoot #MikeBrown #Ferguson

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#HandsUp #DontShoot #MikeBrown #Ferguson

The Shooting of Michael Brown

Photo release by the students of Howard University in solidarity over the recent shooting of unarmed black teen Michael Brown and the subsequent turmoil going on in Ferguson, MO. This is a definite 'frame and hang' on my blog and anywhere else I can put it. It's 2014! WTH America?

R.I.P. Robin Williams

MSN BREAKING NEWS: Gone too soon, legendary actor and comedian Robin Williams died on Monday. The Marin County coroner said in a statement today that the death was suspected "to be a suicide due to asphyxia." He was 63 years old...

Old School Greek Picnic 2014

We had a great time with the grands yesterday in Fairmount Park at this year's OSGP. The kids wore red t-shirts to show their support for Pop-Pop's fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi, and they had a chance to run and play for several hours. They were pretty worn out and fell asleep in the car by the time we got back to our house. Our youngest granddaughter was only with us for a few more hours and Daddy came to pick her up. My grandson and oldest granddaughter stayed for a sleepover and went to church with us this morning. We ended our weekend together with a mid-afternoon meal @ Perkins and then, we took them back home.

Think Twice Before Using New Facebook Messenger App

Facebook is crossing the line with its new Messenger App. I'm posting this information on Blogger and linking to the related article because many of you have Facebook accounts too. Take heed, my friends, and let a word to the wise be sufficient. Make sure you click on the Facebook image above and read the article if you downloaded the FB Messenger app to your phone. After that, you really need to share the article link with anyone else you care about who has done the same...

Autism Awareness & Resources

This is my Pinterest pinboard and it's dedicated to all those who have been touched by autism and the family members and care givers who love and support them. I've been maintaining it for quite a while and it has 1,000+ pins of autism awareness and resources for your information. Feel free to check it out and share the link with others who you feel might find it encouraging and helpful. If you have a Pinterest account too, feel free to follow it. Thank you!

Free Summer Reading Program!

Yo, Philly! The Free Library of Philadelphia, in partnership with the Office of Senator Vincent Hughes, is offering a FREE summer reading program for students in 1st through 5th grade. The program entitled ‘S.O.S – Save-Our-Skills’ is designed to help students retain and strengthen vital reading proficiency during the summer vacation break. They are reaching out with this flyer so people can help spread the word about this great program for youth by sharing it with members of their churches, communities, networks, etc. So, pass it on…

⏰ Quality Time w/ The Grands

We had our two oldest grands with us today, but our youngest was a little under the weather so she stayed at home with Mommy and Daddy. We stopped for ice cream and water ice at the Trolley Car Diner, then on to the Plymouth Meeting Mall for a carousel ride and some fun at Dave & Busters, then on to AMC-Plymouth Meeting to see the movie "Earth to Echo", and then on to McDonald's for a lite dinner before going home.

Our grandson seemed to enjoy the movie, but I'm not too sure about our granddaughter. And, after seeing it myself, I really don't get the promotional comparison to 'E.T.’ at all. Personally, I hate this documentary-style trend that was started some years ago by the 'Blair Witch Project' in which the movie looks like it's filmed by the people in it. Most of them are hard to follow, which gives me a headache, and this one was no exception. Pop-Pop fell asleep several times and our grandson had to keep waking him up. (Bad Grandpa! LOL!) But, if the kids like it, that’s all that matters... and, we did have a fun day with them, in spite of the movie!

Thank You MI Autism Wonders on Facebook!

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School's Out, Summer Day Camp!

My 2 oldest grands are all ready for camp!

R.I.P. Bobby Womack

I just found out that Bobby Womack passed away today. Also known as "The Preacher" and "The Poet", we just lost another great soul man of R&B--who, ironically, often times referred to himself as "The Last Soul Man". Across 110th Street, Facts Of Life/He’ll Be There When The Sun Goes Down, Harry Hippie, I Can Understand It, If You Think You’re Lonely Now, Inherit The Wind (w/ The Crusaders), Lookin’ For A Love, Love Has Finally Come At Last (w/ Patti LaBelle), Nobody Wants You When You’re Down & Out, Sweet Caroline, That’s The Way I Feel About Cha, Woman’s Gotta Have It, and You’re Welcome-Stop On By are just some of my favorite songs by him. There will never be another voice like his and he will be missed...