May This Winter 2010-11 Be Bright as this Solstice MOON:

Wishing Everyone a WONDERFULLY Prosperous Winter & an AWESOME 2011!

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!

C U in Da ATL tomorrow!!

The Bloggers Delight Book Release Party III
The Grounds Coffeehouse @SkyLofts
898 Oak Street, Atlanta, GA.
Sat., June 7th: 7-10pm.

If you're in Ft. Lauderdale, FL show luv to Brother Zay here:
Location:African Research American Library and Cultural Center2650 Sistrunk BoulevardFort Lauderdale, FL 33311 US
When:Saturday, June 7, 12:00PM
Phone:866-230-5692
Email:xavierpjr@gmail.com

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.

Hustle-in'...EveryDAY;-)

If U live in the Southbury, CT area there's going to be a great opportunity coming your way the weekend of Feb. 22nd. Because the state of CT is backing the event - the savings to participants is incredible! So, Connecticut residents, if you're NOT in St. Louis that weekend, I suggest U get HERE;-)

Meet Me on the Moon;-)

... cuz we're so great! U true Phyllis Hyman lovers filled in all the real words in-between, I'm sure!

Reminded/Inspired by Brothah Mega Rich who inspired Sistah Sheletha to list 2008's realistic ACTIONS toward GreatNess! Look forward to seeing all my folx on the MOON and meeting their greatest potentials!

Here are my Eight steps toward being Great in the next 365 (Jan. 22, 2009 is My Goal Date):
1. Sit Quietly and give thanx to The Creator Daily.
2. Write 5K words each week - minimum.
3. Move Vigorously & work up a sweat Daily;-).
4. Lose 40 lbs. and gain toned/defined muscles (watch OUT dere now;-).
5. Pay off all debts and get copies of all credit reports.
6. Enjoy: BD book events around nation and completion of 1st Novel.
7. Market and sell educational book to several schools (100+ copies each:-).
8. Schedule at least 2 speaking engagements/educational seminars.

Now, here's just a taste of the late, truly GREAT Phyllis Hyman:

Feel Joy! My kinda "Bling"

Went to Sistah JMW's & got all fired up about my Golden Freedom. So, I'm sharing it here! Today calls for a Double Scoop of the Best Friend I never met;-).




Those who "know" me, know my fave part of the Golden video: kids driving! I.Love. IT!!!!

Classics...to reiterate my girl, Miz:-)

Sistah Miz posted about classics which reminded me of this tune. Enjoy the groove...


And then I found this GEM! I LOVEEEEEE KRS-1 and DougE.Fresshhhh....



I should be back to MeSelf next week;-) - but then I pray that I'll be better than I evah was...

June 25th: Happy Blog-Versary 2 Me:-)

One year ago today this is what I posted:
My Firsts. Tentative, Humble beginnings.
Now look at me! Four Blogs later with a new perspective on Blessings, Abundance & a passel of BlogFamily members!

Good Times: "Ain't we lucky we GOT 'em?"

*click on the cake image for its source. Thanx 2 Miz & Fam for the photo of me with "Thelma".

Help Me 2 Help U:-)

Thanx to Li$a I "met" Kumiko who has a new money making domain and she’s giving US a chance to make money online, too with her new Cash Quest Competition!!
Check it out and Good luck:-)!

*click image for its source.

Praying for Peace, Abundance & Great Fathers for ALL

*Happy Father's Day!
Wishing everyone's Dad is as great as mine!
Here's a good dad: Brother Andrew Morrison, who's helped me better understand abundance.

Wanted to share this inspirational video, too.


I wish Us ALL Peace, Prosperity, Abundance & wonderful Fathers!

Hugz!

Wednesday Wisdoms

Welcome Back for Wednesday Wisdom vol. 7


Look closely, now and see what U dig about:

The human race has had long experience and a fine tradition in surviving adversity. But we now face a task for which we have little experience, the task of surviving prosperity.
~Alan Gregg.