Love Needs Us & I need Luv/Prayer

2010 is a Monumental B'EarthDay Year for me. I plan & pray to reach the following Goals in 3 months - by my birthday on January 22, 2010:

• Weigh no more than 150 lbs., wear size 10 pants with ease & have toned muscles - all over, but especially in my arms!
• Complete & publish my first novel (to publish with Harlem Writer's Guild:-)

Thanks in advance for the prayer & Luv sent my way. Now - please enjoy this compilation video project:

2009 I'm Reclaiming what's mine: Swagga!!

Last Saturday I joined several seasoned sistah friends to provide comfort & healing for one who had just cleaned her home of a relationship. As the elders say - when you do good for others you get good in return. One of the sistahs READ me & I know that I needed to hear it. Some of you may be surprised to learn that my swagga has been teetering on stagga. But, I am thankful for new beginnings and opportunities to reclaim my swagga!

When I moved to NYC in 2001 The Creator had this amazing Sistah take me in until I could find my own place. She gently shared that I was hiding - although she used different terminology. As I posted on Sunday, three years ago I talked to this Brother Andrew Morrison at my church and he also gently shared his observation that I seemed to be hiding even though I am out in plain sight. In hindsight, Brother R. Fitzgerald said similar regarding why I'm a challenge for brothers - but I wasn't getting it. Well, the sistah who read me stated exactly how she observed me hiding out in the open - cuz I haven't been hearing the gentle nudgings of those before her. She stated: 1) that she could tell I had been hurt in past relationships and that it's time to let that go (I thought I had - but apparently not!;-). 2) Despite my training that good sistahs "don't" - it's okay to get to know more than one man at a time (just play safe!;-). And 3) She gave me specific actions for coming out of hiding (Thanx - I NEEDED that!)! Then I stopped by Clnmike's blog on Sunday and he's posted a Deal Breaker list that speaks loud & clear!

Ok, Creator - I GET it! I need to step out on faith in a different way than I have been. All of my cocky rantings have not been reflected in my actions toward myself. So, my mantra (& my actions) for 2009: Time to Step INTO the light that is MINE (no more shadow boxing)!!

I love the words to this song that reiterate my actions for 2009:

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2009 Really IZ my year to SHINE!

The Creator has been speaking to yelling at me through some key folks since I was sent from DC on this quest here in NY. This Brother Andrew Morrison grabbed my attention three years ago at a seminar he offered at my NYC Home Church. Since The Creator brought Andrew into my life I have been stepping more & more into my light!

Thanx Andrew for all of your help, support & for mentioning me in this 11th Episode of your 16 Week Challenge Reality Show:


One of the best parts of Andrew's 16 Week Challenge reality show is his ability to bring people together! It's not too late to participate in more episodes while they are live. It's my year to shine - it can be yours, too!
Click on the link below & enjoy the connections!
www.16weekchallenge.com

Once Again I've Been Blessed!

No matter how many miracles I experience & witness I don't think I'll evah cease being in AWE of the greatness of The Creator! "Ask and it shall be given unto U." "U take one step & The Lawd will take two." Those are just a couple of quotes that have been drilled into my head by my elders, so I know it's true. However, I must share my latest amazement.
I've been reconnecting with folk on Facebook - primarily friends who I've lost touch with over the years & life's travels. One brother I knew back in high school who I've reconnected with: Chuck Byrd. He's an actor who has taken on the job of being my virtual fitness trainer! On Saturday the 6th, we hooked up because he was in NYC for a few hours to rehearse for a play he'll be in next Sunday the 14th. During his short time here he took me with him to meet Royale Watkins. They are part of a Facebook community who are all about positivity & self improvement. I ran my reality show idea by them and thanx to Chuck, Royale & his buddy, Lou I have begun my own fitness reality show which you can follow by subscribing to my YouTube Channel!

Also, if you're in NYC next Sunday and you're looking for great FREE entertainment - join me at Chuck's play/reading!
About the Play:

This family is set in contemporary Queens, NY at the home of Korina Davis. Her three adult children are visiting to celebrate their eldest brother release from prison. During the visit the family is challenged with a life and death situation which only the power of the mother’s love can resolve. Through good times and bad nothing is more powerful than a mother’s love. Most times you can feel it, chances are you can touch it, hopefully you can see it, you definitely can hear it but sometimes it is so strong you can smell it. SMELL THE POWER!

For further information call 212 353-1176 or visit newfederaltheatre.org

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

... A 'Musing Myself...

I took a quick trip 'round blog-land (left no comments: just lookin' thanx;-). Came back to my blog-home inspired to list a few Random Musings (ok, most inspired by 12Kyle, but there are others;-):

• Last weekend while hanging out we met Haywood Nelson (who's famous for his character Dwayne on What's Happening:-). He was really cool. Despite the drinks, I proudly refrained from saying: Hey Hey Hey Hey!

• Now that we have a Black President-elect with two young children: will more Black folk educate their kids in private schools? Will attitudes about education change much for Black folk?

• It's funny to me to hear different regions' & different cultures' opinions on the roles for men & women. Why do some men still think women need to cook & do all sorts of sexual favors to "hold onto" their man now-a-days? How many of those men who think that way are continuing in their roles as: the pursuer, fix-it man & protector of his domain?

• Someone asked what my specialty was and I responded: "I make a mean phone call!" LMAO!! Whew, I crax me UPP!
  

• Considering all the statistics about Blacks having the highest rate of preventable diseases that have been proven to be caused by foods we eat: Why are Black folk STILL EATING PORK, fried foods & putting sugar in & on everything from greens to rice to black-eyed peas? JESUS Help us learn from the error of our ways!!

• Would you rather be wanted or needed by your significant other?

• If your family decided to skip a Holiday due to the economy - which would U prefer to skip? Or how would U celebrate it differently to reduce expenses?

• I'm excited to connect with so many of my long "lost" friends & former students (now fellow alumni;-) via facebook. I'm proud of and happy for one of my former students/fellow alum: Demetrius Gross who is acting & appearing on Heroes. I've never watched it before, but I watched his episode. Check him out!

Happy ThanxGiving 2 ya!

Testing, Testing .... (& a bit of W-healthBound Wednesday;-)

**Quick announcement: NYers check out Eb the Celeb's Happy Hour tonight***

Back to my regularly schedule Musings:

... Who's gonna be next up on the stage of CapLife? Who can handle all this woman that I am & all that I continue to grow into ... open to growing with me, not wallowing in complacency?

I've heard many relationship wisdoms:

• If u love someone let them go - if they return it was meant to be....
• Don't look for love - love will find u...
• Women control the outcome of relationships...
• Men who want to be mated will find a fitting woman when he's ready...
• If u can't be with the one u love, love the one u with (THAT has GOT to be the COLDEST, most F'ed UP lyric/advice of all time)...
  
• etc., etc., etc.

Who knows what the "secret" to a good, loving, sound relationship is? From what I've observed VERY few folk live the loving, spiritual, ideal connectedness that I pray for in a soul mate. I've had women suggest that I write a letter & a specific list of my desired mate and tuck it away into my Bible. I did it because I figured it can't hurt. So, in that 'vein' - of it can't hurt - I'm putting it out here, too. By this time next year I would love to be happily married (at least engaged) to my soul mate. Can U really put out a call for a soul-mate online? Isn't The Creator supposed to be preparing my soul mate for me? Yea, I know He don't always come when U call & He's always on time, but I'm ensuring that He'll know I'm still interested in this soul mate who's being prepared. They also say Ask & it shall be given unto U. Yes, I'll continue going about my daily ... living a fulfilling life - but, I've still got my eye-peeled with interest for a good Brother who fits me;-). Yes, I need a Brother who can stimulate my intellect, as well as, all those other earthly, God-given areas of my womanliness. At this point in life, I think he needs to have a few kids (possibly a widower - NO baby mama Drama, please Lord & only ONE woman [ideally, wife] birthed his child [ren]). If I am blessed to bear another of his children he'll be elated - if I am unable to bear children he'll continue to love me to no end (maybe all that goes without saying since He's my soul mate - but I'm stating it for clarity;-)! Don't worry Brother Lance - just cuz I'm puttin' it out here in Blog Land doesn't mean I'm easy prey. Trust me, a Brother's got to be sharp & PATIENT to really work with me;-). All Shysters will be found out sooner than they know cuz I'll test the patience of The Lawd himSE'F! No matter how long it's been between potential mates -- desperate I've nevah been;-). As Brother 12Kyle says: "Belee DAT!" So, the next Brother who steps up on to my life stage has to be able to handle the loving & the heckling;-).


Now - for my W-healthy Wednesday Link! I continue to work toward my ideal physical being while The Creator prepares my Soul-Mate.

Here's wishing us all Love, W-health & Happiness;-).

Please Don't Say it's our last Dayz 2 Enjoy Outdoor ... furniture. LOL!

It's after July 15th. Is it just ME or does that seem to be the Half-way point of Summer: Warm/Hot dayz, breezes, AC blasting so hard at work u gotta keep a jacket handy, outdoor cafes after work with a nice glass of something to help warm ya up & mellow U out? Yea, that half-way point! Please don't throw tomatoes at me for reminding U ( instead, put them on your garden salad while you're at that outdoor cafe;-).

I don't mean to harp on the dwindling dayz of this beautiful summer. I'm just thinking of the remaining possibilities! When I go to visit friends with yards, balconies &/or patios (yes, Babz - this means U;-) - I love the newer, fancier varieties of outdoor furniture available. I know ... U would think my focus would be what's on the grill or filling my cup;-). LOL! But, how many of u can recall the outdoor furniture options that our parents had? I am so glad the days are done of sitting on ... or rather balancing on & hoping u don't fall THRU the mesh woven lounge chaises (similar to the one pictured, but with mesh weaving instead of full coverage)! My favorite was the hammocks or swinging chairs, but somehow those were never anchored correctly & someone always took a spin/spill before the night was thru!

Okay, I have to share this with U. Sistah Miz is such a sweet woman & gracious host that she dared not reveal to U my outdoor furniture faux pax. When I was in the ATL in June I didn't want to put the sistah out of her way: I was already drinking all of her wine & bugging her for rides everywhere. So, I figured there was no need for her to dig through her storage for a few "pillows". See? I wasn't used to real patio furniture - I was used to sitting on "slats". LOL! Our first night on her lovely new patio set we sat there without the pillows & I was fine - cuz I "byop";-). The next night Miz insisted that we enjoy her set fully & it made a WORLD of a difference! I could've slept on that patio set with it's lush pillows! That was a lesson to me "boys & girls" - invest in a good set of pillows with your patio furniture (it's not what our parents used to sit on;-)! All of our parents outdoor furniture just seemed disposable, when U look back on it. Bless their hearts for giving us the best years of their income! LOL! Considering this economy I really and truly appreciate the sacrifices my parents made for us, now!

Here's wishing EVERYone a FABULOUS remainder to their summer!

Thankful Thursday (condensed version)

I've said it many times since I signed my contract this past May:

I am THANKFUL for my new full time employment. That being said: I am re-learning this balance of life OFF & ONLINE. Please blame my lack of time & not my heart for my inability to respond to all your heart-felt comments to my blog-posts! I read them all & smile BIG TIME as I think to myself : "I'm going to reply soon." Then another day rolls around & I still haven't replied! Sistah Babz called to check on me & reminded me: "You can't be up at the crack of dawn prepared for work, if u blog deep into the night." She is sooooo right!!!

How do u full time working folk with families DO THIS?

I am thankful for my COMFY Bed which I look forward to pouncing on after posting this (getting into bed before 10:30pm = YAY! ;-). I'm "scheduling" this post to appear on Thursday, July 17th. Don't U love that feature of Blogger? This weekend I'll complete & schedule next week's full list of twenty things I'm thankful for;-). Last weekend I was too busy having so much fun! Although, this coming weekend promises to be a full FunTabulous weekend, too -- with The Harlem Book Fair & several sistahs visiting NYC from BevLand!! Lord, Give me strength to balance all these blessings of abundance!

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Thankful Thursday (special edition): I've Recovered & Got Stories 2 Tell!

(Click image to see more over at The Rich House)

First, I gotta say: ALL eyez on Sistah Miz!
She certainly deserves the spot light cuz
Sis put it DOWN this past weekend
& showed us how it's done in da Durty!

My "party" started in the NYC's LaGuardia airport when my flight was delayed an hour and I headed to the bar;-). Seems I woke the sullen patrons when I asked the bartender: "Any Happy Hour specials?" One blond woman in a suit whose flight must've been really delayed said: "No ones happy at airport bars." I corrected her: "Everyone's happy, we're all escaping!" She wasn't buying it, but the Hispanic lookin' Sistah next to her glanced at me with a quiet grin. Anyway, I was happy as I stood there a moment trying to decide how much more happy I was trying to get & simply chose a frosty brew buzz. Sat down and the blond dude next to me introduced himself then proceeded to share some of his career & life story, which was genuinely interesting. I've never met a genetic engineer/chemist before. He shared fascinatingly frightening tidbits about scientific possibilities. Watching I AM LEGEND after meeting him gave the movie a new, ummm, reality. Bonus: he bought the second round;-).

Floated off the bar and headed to the gate in time for my smooth flight which landed at about 10:30pm. The flight attendants announced as we were landing: "Welcome to Atlanta. The temperature here is NINETY-FIVE DEGREEZ." Good lawd! Miz pulled up soon after I arrived and I noticed she was lookin' all cute - but I figured she'd come from somewhere else. She informed me that we'd at least stop at one of the local spots for a drink. Cool. Then she pulls up into the parking lot of Arizona's where ALL the Pretty People seemed to be hanging out! Brothers were in linen and Sistahs were sporting summery dresses or jeans & fly azz shoes! Oh HAYL nawl! I was wearing comfy travel gear: gym pants & sneakers. Yes, I did pull the quick change into jeans & heels in Miz's front seat! We laughed about charging anyone for a peek! Heyyyy, gon' make a li'l change while I'm her'! We chilled at the bar long enough to have a drink and appetizer then we moved outdoors to enjoy the live band! It felt good to be around fly Black Folk! The band even hit that Go-Go beat one time as if they knew I was in da house!

Miz & I were far from sleepy when we got to her beautiful home. She gave me the tour & it was imperative that we "christen" her new patio set! We changed into comfy gear & met at the kitchen where we poured wine and headed to the patio. I knew we had plenty to catch up on - but I didn't realize we'd pull an all nighter! It was 4am before we decided to call it "a night". I can't thank Miz enough for being the most gracious hostess. Not sure if I'd give up my bed and put my kids out for a weekend guest (I didn't feel too bad 'bout the kids, since she sent 'em to their Daddy's ... but to give up her bed!;-).

The next afternoon when I awoke it was so quiet I thought that Miz had gone out. After taking a shower I took my slightly grape-smashedness in to her kitchen to raid her fridge (u gotta feed da grape;-). I heard "her" coming from another room and hollered out, "Hey Girl!" not wanting her to shoot my azz leaning into her fridge. Around the corner comes Miz's daughter who jumped at the sight of me. I introduced myself and she calmed down but still seemed wary of the stranger in her moma's kitchen. Miz stumbled in and I let her know I was ready to raid her fridge. She too was hungry, so we got ourselves together and went to hang-over heaven: Waffle House - cheaper & less crowded than IHOP;-).

We had the Waffle House & it's staff all to ourselves since we'd just missed the brunch rush. The gentlemen were friendly and chatting it up which led the manager/franchise owner, Terence to purchase a copy of Bloggers Delight, vol. 1 and 52 Broad Street! Tha's the breakfast of champions;-)! Feeling much bettah with our bellies full, egos stroked & books sold - we rolled out of there knowing we needed to get it in gear since we had to load up the car and intended to stop by T-Dawg's New Shop: BrainCell before arriving early enough to set up for the book celebration. Unfortunately, Miz & I were talking so much we missed T-Dawg's exit and things in da ATL aren't "right around the corner", so we just had to keep it moving & hope that T-Dawg knew to blame our heads/ motor mouths & not our hearts;-).

When we got to The Grounds Coffee House another party was leaving out. Rather than sit in the car until they were done and use up Miz's gas to keep cool, I suggested we check out the lovely li'l boutique next door to the coffee shoppe! I asked if they had hair jewelry, dude at the counter said no, but my creativity kicked in and I asked to look closer at a bracelet which could double as a fly "scrunchy" and it did quite nicely. As clerk-dude searched for the price in a box of jewelry my nosiness paid off as I discovered the cutest SHOE necklace in the box he rifled through. With bracelet/hair jewelry & shoe necklace (see photo below;-) -- I was ready!

(Click on above image to get to Tony Oh's spot
for even more great shots)

I assisted Miz in setting up the tables & chairs as she desired while the musician/singer set up his equipment. I even enlisted the muscles of a coffee house patron to unload a box of books from Miz's trunk. As we were unloading and setting up Sistah Jali rolled up on us. We whooped, hugged & hollered like old friends who hadn't seen each other in years! Her energy is soooo cool & laid back! Soon after her arrival The Rich House came through with an entourage of wife & parents! All of them sweethearts - though Daddy Rich has devilment sparkling in his eyes;-). T-Dawg and Tony Ohhh slid up into the place just as smooth as only country men can be like a hug waiting to happen and I got my fill!

While waiting on the arrival of other folk - I made myself useful by pulling jokahs off the street. LOL! No, seriously - I was looking out into the heat for Sistah Jali when I noticed a brother walk toward the door with puzzlement on his face as if he couldn't believe his favorite coffee shop was closed to the public. I stepped out, invited him in, told him what we were doing and he bought a book! I even got all of the authors in attendance to sign it for him - which was a challenge because it was like interrupting mini reunions. Thanx Bruthah Alton for supporting our first volume of Bloggers' Delight.

After that it was like a wonderful whirlwind which brought in all sorts of family, friends and more blog-family!! It's a funny thing -- this learning to "perform" in the midst of having family reunions - cuz that's what these celebrations have all been! When Miz called me up to read, I was in the back of the shoppe and you would've thought she called me to be the next contestant on The Price is Right the way I ran up to the mic! LOL! Thankfully, I pulled it together enough to find my reading segment - even if I did ramble a bit while flipping through the book. Although, I get a bit nervous while reading - when I look out at the faces listening attentively - it's all LOVE and it feels so good!

After the readings and photo ops, I began to burn Go- Go music from my laptop for 12Kyle & Rich who had requested it. Since 12Kyle brought extra disks I kept burning for others who were interested in that DC sound;-). Of course, we couldn't let the party stop at the coffee house! This was da ATL - the party capital of da Durty! 12Kyle had to change into his Daddy-Cape, so he couldn't cut a rug with me - but I've got a rain check for next time! Several others also had to call it a night, so a few of us die-hards took it onto the Atlantic Center for a li'l eye candy, dranks & appetizers. It was only appropriate that we end our night in the nation's "shoe modeling" capital at a spot called: STRIP! LOL! I must add that the sistahs DO rock some serious shoes in da ATL!

U would've thought that after such a full day, Miz & I would hit our pillows as soon as we got back to her spot. But, u KNOW we had to end my stay with one more night on her lovely patio with the remainder of that wine we popped the night before. Yes, folk - I had a wonderful time in da ATL! My natural high couldn't even be brought down by the major delayed return to NYC! My delay was caused by expensive hair products which I refused to trash and checking my luggage caused me to miss my flight. Storms in the NYC area delayed the flight I boarded. God is still in the blessing business because my dear friend's fiancé had to work late and he works near La Guardia, so he was able to scoop me and drop me at my door on his way home! I know next time I go to the ATL that their baggage checkers don't play;-).

Blog Talk Radio Showwww! C U in ATL on Sat., June 7th

Sunday past I enjoyed my 5th segment of Blog Talk Radio! This is such a fun & funny phenomena! Sistah LoveBabz made an appearance this week & I luved it! She's so much fun to talk to! I shouted out all of the Bloggers I'm expecting to meet while I'm in da ATL this coming weekend: June 7th. Check it out by clicking on the arrow/triangle below. Enjoy!



Looking forward to meeting all my Durty Souf Blog Fam this weekend!!

If you're in da ATL C U here from 7-10pm:

The Grounds Coffeehouse @SkyLofts
898 Oak Street, Atlanta, GA.

If you're in Ft. Lauderdale, FL show luv to Brother Zay here:

Location:
African Research American Library and Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 US

When:
Saturday, June 7, 12:00PM

Phone:
866-230-5692

Email:
xavierpjr@gmail.com

When I'm so blessed...

To be mated and bring child(ren) into this world I want my husband to photograph my progress - maybe not as slick as Anne Geddes (but then - who knows? I may be blessed with a photographer husband;-). I am inspired by her images!

Click Woman & Baby image to see more of Anne Geddes' work. I LUV it!

It may even be fun to photograph our intimate interactions as Ali's Zay does! Not yet sure if I'm that brave - but it's fun to consider;-). Click image (one of my faves of theirs) below to get to his site & read/see more of his work! I LUV it, also!

Thankful Thursdays [1 of 50]

Sistah LoveBabz is working on her list of 1000 things she wants to do before she dies. That inspired me to do a spin on that list! I tend to be quite hard on myself if I don't reach goals that I've set. Now, I'm going to try listing 1000 things I'm thankful I have experienced in this Life of CAP!

The numbers are only there for accounting sake. The Blessings are not listed in any particular order. I just want to list ten each week for .... um, help me with the math, y'all ... 100 weeks...on second thought maybe I'll do twenty each week - yea, I think I can stick with this for about a year...we'll see. Here goes ...

Twenty of the 1000 Things I'm Thankful I've Experienced in My Lifetime:

1. GREAT laughs with my loved ones (God knows I have some HILARIOUS family)!
2. Long (3+ hour) talks with my Daddy!
3. Peace & a real understanding kinda luv with my Moma!
4. Coming to terms with the relationships I have with my siblings.
5. Hanging out in NYC -- bar hopping with my eldest nephew!!
6. Reuniting with a childhood friend & becoming closer than ever.
7. Great trips to the Caribbean with friends (Jamaica, Bermuda, & Bahamas).
8. Wonderful, life changing massages at Jackie's on The Reef in Negril, Jamaica!!
9. A well-rounded education at an alma mater I've grown to love!!
10. The opportunity to teach at that alma mater for eleven years!
11. Enjoyed staying on the tiny Smith Island in the Chesapeake Bay while teaching & learning;-)
12. Partied in Puerto Rico while attending a teacher's conference;-)
13. Being completely and whole heartedly in love with the few men I've considered boyfriends & I still love them, truth be told.
14. Feeling completely loved by them ... despite our inability to communicate effectively...
15. The thrill of being made love to thoroughly, carefully and lovingly!
16. The rush of making love outdoors with the breezes caressing me simultaneously!
17. The joy of crushes before I knew the full extent of intimate passion.
18. The wonderfully, sweet and hilarious episode when I was a young teen and a BEAUTIFUL Chocolate Brother rendered me senseless by merely standing near me at a convenience store to the point where he had to count out the money in my hand to help me make the purchase.
19. I published several newspaper articles while in grade school.
20. I can say I'm a published fiction author!

Jus' a Coupla Thangs on My Mind....

I've been trying to avoid this Sean Bell & Nicole Paultre-Bell tragedy cuz I don't like being angry about things I can't do anything about. I'm a problem solver & solution seeker. So, I take this lesson from this young couple's tragedy: Get Married legally before the Ceremony. Since there was no license signed by Mr. Bell, Nicole has adopted his last name, but technically is not his wife/widow.

Then I found this video featuring one of my fave rap-artists: Busa' BUS! Now, I don't know the Brother personally, but his music always brangs a giggle to my lips and a wiggle to my hips;-). I have no idea how his new album sounds, so don't run out & buy it on my account - but I do like the title: Blessed ... and I'm digging this collaboration with Linkin Park:

Selling Myself Back Into Slavery...to buy a Life of Freedom!

You may have seen me post about the amazing author Ms. Bev Jenkins before. It was in one of her incredible historical novels where I learned of a free Brother who loved an enslaved Sistah so much, he sold himself into slavery to be with her ... THAT's LOVE!

Since I love ME, I have been putting myself back on the block for employment purposes: smiling my best smile, shining myself up, making sure I present my best for those lookin' me ovah. I think it's payin' off. By next week, Lawd willing -- I'll be singing Halleluyah as I sign an educator's contract for the coming school year. I tell ya, after spending these coupla lean years in this wilderness, I'm looking forward to my new host. I hear they're good folk: allow me to do as I please in the evenings, weekends, and we get holidays, too!

Now, I know some of you freelancers and die-hard entrepreneurs are throwing cyber 'matoes. Just hear me out:

1) I am thankful that The Creator deems me and my skills marketable, still!
2) I am thankful that I can participate in my financial maintenance & upkeep!
3) I am thankful to be able to wear the employee "ruck sack" as I better strategize and save up for the freedom that is bound to come when this Civil War on the Economy ends (that may be awhile, so it's good to have a field to do a li'l work in and raise a few crop$).
4) If thangs work out well, shucks, I'll stay on and continue to work the fields even after the Freedom bell tolls! Maybe purchase me a li'l plot from 'em. Cuz, hayl, to be honest, it's lonely out here hustle-in' all by myself! I could use the company and interaction with others in the education field ... it may get a li'l rough in spots ...but 'least I'll have others to share a few laughs with, too!
5) 'Sides, truth be told ... we're ALL enslaved on some level anyway -- which makes it most important to BE FREE WITHIN ourSELVES! Don't believe me? Check out the wisdoms of our elders compiled in this fantastic must read:

But, if you Freemen still really feel so strongly and want me to continue on this solo journey to publication -- I'll accept your sponsorship. But, I'll tell ya, I don't come cheap;-).

*Click images for more information & excerpts of those wonderful books.

Gittin' ALL Down IN it!

Here's my newest "toy"! Check it out & lemme know whatcha think! I'm new to this, so I welcome ALL feedback ;-).