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- Being a mommy, blogger, and a business owner can be quite a challenge. Maintaining a work/life balance remains a constant goal. 1 day ago
- This day is so necessary! Treat is with the respect it requires as time refuses to wait for you. 1 day ago
- Hatred and judgment! RT @tjholmes: What should ALL of us give up for Lent? 1 day ago
- Special thanks to @soulcialize for energizing my ears and shouting out Aesthetic Elevation. #humbled 1 day ago
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Get Up, Get Out, and Do Something: Good Deeds. Great Needs.
We are only two months into 2012, but so many are being crushed under rising expenses. Be it rent or mortgage, groceries, or utilities, simply trying to maintain food, clothing, and shelter can be a day-to-day struggle. Now try taking … Continue reading
Dim The Lights – Whitney Houston
You already know. The impact is endless. Another legend gone. We send our condolences to the family of iconic singer Whitney Houston, who died suddenly in Beverly Hills on Saturday, prior to Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party. Houston was 48 years … Continue reading
Tell Me Where To Go: Ear Candy 2012 – Bianca Racquel and Dunson
One of my favorite events to attend as a blogger (and music lover) is Ear Candy. Obviously, I am glad the wait is over. A new year equals a new installment of Gypsy Soul’s popular music showcase. Now in … Continue reading
Posted in Tell Me Where to Go
Tagged Bianca Racquel, DJ Harvey Dent, Dunson, Ear Candy, Gypsy Soul, RiaRob, Teavolve, Tell Me Where To Go
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Dim the Lights – David Peaston
Unfortunately, when the death train starts rolling, it seems never-ending. In addition, to the deaths of Soul Train creator Don Cornelius and boxing icon Angelo Dundee, singer David Peaston died on Wednesday. Peaston was best known for his multiple-win run … Continue reading
Posted in Dim the Lights
Tagged Apollo, David Peaston, Dim The Lights, Fontella Bass, God Bless the Child
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Dim the Lights: Angelo Dundee
As we continue to deal with the death of Don Cornelius, boxing training legend Angelo Dundee also died on Wednesday of a heart attack. Dundee was best known as the legendary trainer for boxing greats Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray … Continue reading
Posted in Dim the Lights, Uncategorized
Tagged Angelo Dundee, boxing, Dim The Lights, heart attack, muhammad ali, Sugar Ray Leonard
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Dim the Lights: Don Cornelius
As we all know by now, the world is dealing with the loss of Don Cornelius, creator and host of the iconic, Soul Train, from an apparent suicide. Authorities responded to a call reporting hearing gunfire and discovered Cornelius dead … Continue reading
Posted in Dim the Lights, Opinion
Tagged Dim The Lights, Don Cornelius, RiaRob, Soul Train
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When Humans Attack: Pets, You Better Watch Out
This post is for Sparky, Fluffy, Taffy, and all other household pets. Specifically, if you are a dog or cat, you better run for cover. Apparently some of us humans have gone off the deep end and when they … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday Michelle Obama!
Sending well wishes and godspeed to the flyest FLOTUS ever. Happy Birthday Michelle Obama!
Happy Birthday Muhammad Ali!
Image by Sven Simon Wishing the greatest of all time, Muhammad Ali, a happy 70th birthday. You will always be THE CHAMP. Rise above…
Posted in Man Made
Tagged 70th birthday, champ, greatest of all time, happy birthday, muhammad ali
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Idris Elba Wins Golden Globe
Congrats are in order to the extremely talented (and ultra fine) Idris Elba on snagging the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Miniseries for Luther, which airs on the BBC. Check out his acceptance speech and post-win go ’round … Continue reading
Posted in Man Made
Tagged 2012 Golden Globes, acceptance speech, BBC, BBC America, best actor, golden globe, Idris Elba, Luther, stringer bell character
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