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GEOGRAPHY OF A WOMAN
Between 18 and 22, a woman is like Africa . Half discovered, half wild,
fertile, and naturally beautiful!
Between 23 and 30, a woman is like Europe . Well developed and open to
trade, especially for someone of real value.
Between 31 and 35, a woman is like Spain , very hot, relaxed and convinced
of her own beauty.
Between 36 and 40, a woman is like Greece , gently aging but still a warm
and desirable place to visit.
Between 41 and 50, a woman is like Great Britain , with a glorious and
all-conquering past.
Between 51 and 60, a woman is like Israel , has been through war, doesn’t
make the same mistakes twice, takes care of business.
Between 61 and 70, a woman is like Canada , self-preserving, but open to
meeting new people.
After 70, she becomes Tibet . Wildly beautiful, with a mysterious past
and the wisdom of the ages. An adventurous spirit and a thirst for
spiritual knowledge.
THE GEOGRAPHY OF A MAN
Between 1 and 80+, a man is like Iran , ruled by nuts.
Poet Maya Angelou threw a party in the backyard of her Winston-Salem, N.C. home on Thursday to celebrate her 82nd birthday, which included tributes from such celebrity attendees as filmmaker Lee Daniels and rapper-turned-actor Common. According to the Associated Press, about 100 guests gathered in her newly refurbished backyard garden to mark the occasion (her birthday was April 4) and to express what Angelou has meant to them personally. “She inspires me to tell the truth,” said Daniels, the Oscar-nominated director of “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Lee Sapphire.” “Her voice can’t be any more powerful. And she inspires me to do better work, to dig deeper in my soul and do better work.” Common, currently starring in the film “Just Wright,” said he first discovered Angelou’s poetry in the fifth grade on the South Side of Chicago, when her poem “Still I Rise” touched his soul. “It was always something that I could reference to at times when I was feeling down or doubting myself,” he told AP. “I just thought of that phrase, ‘Still I Rise.’ And it still resonates with me.” The party was sponsored by Lowe’s, the North Carolina-based home improvement store chain, and Harpo Radio, where Angelou has a radio show. Guests gathered under a tent with yellow and white drapes covering the tables. Sporting a pink pantsuit, a printed top and a mauve hat, along with fuzzy socks that helped her walk, Angelou Country stars Naomi Judd and Martina McBride sang “Happy Birthday to You.” Angelou’s next project, a cookbook titled “Great Food All Day Long,” is scheduled to be published later this year. The recipes are based on the idea of eating small amounts of food during the day, a way of eating that she said helped her lose 40 pounds over the last two years.
Courage to stand up for what you believe to be right
“YOU CAN DO THIS”
Courage to believe in change
When there is a lot to blame
“YOU CAN DO THIS”
Courage to hold on when all is gone
“YOU CAN DO THIS”
Courage to believe by faith not sight
That everything no matter what will turn out all right
“YOU CAN DO THIS”
by Lennis; excerpt from the book “Are YOU Ready?”
She is the epithet of selfless love, in all ways
She is victory of any walkway
Her skills are numerous
She is the gateway to a glass house
She is the recorder of human correspondence
So much evidence to her providence
She is the scripture to a mans love
All blessings come from above
She is the Tribunal in families
The chess game of finesse
She is the book yet to be finish
Reconcile to her domicile
Woman to Woman
She is the window of spontaneous profane
Who remain in name
WOMAN
By Lennis excerpt from the book “Are YOU Ready?”
Man Dies On Street While New Yorkers Walk By. Either this is yet another case of our society’s numbness to tragedy or this is yet another day of New Yorkers passing by their homeless…or what they THOUGHT was a homeless man sleeping on the street. But it was really a man who had just helped a woman who was being mugged keep her purse. The mugger turned to him and stabbed him several times before running off. And even after the man was stabbed, he continued in his Superman role by pursuing the man in a high speed foot chase back down the street. Unfortunately, the unidentified superhero collapsed on the street in front of an apartment building where a surveillance camera picked up the entire incident. MSNBC show the chilling video along with other incidents throughout the country that have lead psychiatrists to come up with the term “Bystander Effect” to rationalize the stupidity and pure heartlessness of our society. The man layed on the sidewalk for over an hour with people walking by and offering no assistance. He later died. Unusual or Normal? What do you think? Are we becoming more and more heartless? I have to admit, I was watching a commercial where a girl showed up for BET’s American Idol for gospel, Sunday Best, and her voice started to quiver as she told the camera, “I came here in these house shoes because I lost my home. I’ve lost everything and this is all that I have” and I didn’t feel the sympathy that I thought her story should’ve summoned. My feeling immediately went to, not again! How about you? Are you getting numb as the Extreme Home Makeovers and American Idols pile up?
Herschel Walker Wants Another MMA Fight. With one win under his belt, former NFL star Herschel Walker is hoping to continue his mixed martial arts career with a second match in the near future – but he has yet to find an opponent. “My last fight I never showed any standup,” Walker told the AP regarding his third round win against Greg Nagy in his January MMA debut. “Greg wanted to go to the ground, and I still thank Greg for giving me an opportunity to fight.” Speaking at the Strikeforce card at Bridgestone Arena over the weekend, Walker admitted that most MMA heavyweights don’t view a fight against him as a good career move. “Most of these guys in this sport have nothing to gain by fighting me. Greg did step up and give me an opportunity,” Walker said. “My next opponent, we don’t know who that is. Whoever gives me an opportunity to fight then, I’m going to thank them as well.” Walker was the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner while at Georgia and played professionally for Dallas, Philadelphia, Minnesota, the New York Giants and the USFL’s New Jersey Generals.
Oh my, I feel so insignificant looking at the stars.
But like the Stars, I too am a atom, just waiting to shine.
Is it true soul is infinity, only the temple dies uhmnnnn
How important are emotions, is being a robot so bad.
God knows some countries treat their people as such.
I’m enjoying writing right now, enjoy the ride, I’m in the
mood to express what is, that is what is to me (smile)
Life is a chance and a challenge, that we must balance
This is called “LOVE”, WOW what a revelation
Damn I’m getting even too deep for me, lmao
OK, time to rock the boat, PEACE!
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Like the Moon I illuminate the mighty soul.
Like the waterfall you feel me, but you can’t hold me.
Like the river flowing my love is everlasting
I am, or I AM Not
Damn, I feel good, King Kong ain’t got shyt on me
DNA/Karma/Spirit bring it on, yes I’m ready, truly!
Well back to my cave, just wanted to stop by and open my heart
Three Teachers Mock Black History Month with Rodman, RuPaul and O.J. Black History Month has truly come to a close…and with what three white male teachers would call a “bang.” The school, which is 90% latino, was putting on a Black History Month parade where the children would carry pictures of famous African Americans. Well the bang those teachers were trying to make was in the form of Dennis Rodman (basketball player gone wild), RuPaul (drag queen of all drag queens), and O.J. Simpson (football player done lost his damn mind…acquitted of murdering his wife and her friend, yet still manages to land in jail for armed robbery). It appears that the teachers little jokey joke blew up in their faces. But, the only explosion was their jobs going up in flames. According to the Associated Press, the teachers have been removed from the classroom. But if the NAACP’s Los Angeles chapter president, Leon Jenkins, has anything to say about it, they will be fired. It all happened Friday at Wadsworth Avenue Elementary School in South Los Angeles. One of the parents, Sharon Tinson, told AP she was shocked to see O.J., but she “just laughed.” She has two daughters that attend the school. She also said, “Simpson, like Rodman, was a great athlete before falling from grace. RuPaul simply has an alternative lifestyle, she added.
What I Want In a Man, Original List
1. Handsome
2. Charming
3. Financially successful
4.. A caring listener
5. Witty
6. In good shape
7. Dresses with style
8. Appreciates finer things
9. Full of thoughtful surprises
What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 32)
1. Nice looking
2. Opens car doors, holds chairs
3. Has enough money for a nice dinner
4. Listens more than talks
5. Laughs at my jokes
6. Carries bags of groceries with ease
7. Owns at least one tie
8. Appreciates a good home-cooked meal
9. Remembers birthdays and anniversaries
What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 42)
1. Not too ugly
2. Doesn’t drive off until I’m in the car
3. Works steady – splurges on dinner out occasionally
4. Nods head when I’m talking
5. Usually remembers punch lines of jokes
6. Is in good enough shape to rearrange the furniture
7. Wears a shirt that covers his stomach
8. Knows not to buy champagne with screw-top lids
9. Remembers to put the toilet seat down
10. Shaves most weekends
What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 52)
1. Keeps hair in nose and ears trimmed
2. Doesn’t belch or scratch in public
3. Doesn’t borrow money too often
4. Doesn’t nod off to sleep when I’m venting
5. Doesn’t re-tell the same joke too many times
6. Is in good enough shape to get off the couch on weekends
7. Usually wears matching socks and fresh underwear
8. Appreciates a good TV dinner
9. Remembers your name on occasion
10. Shaves some weekends
What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 62)
1. Doesn’t scare small children
2. Remembers where bathroom is
3. Doesn’t require much money for upkeep
4. Only snores lightly when asleep
5. Remembers why he’s laughing
6. Is in good enough shape to stand up by himself
7. Usually wears some clothes
8. Likes soft foods
9. Remembers where he left his teeth
10. Remembers that it’s the weekend
What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 72)
1. Breathing.
2. Doesn’t miss the toilet.
BEST POEM IN THE WORLD
I was shocked, confused, bewildered
As I entered Heaven’s door,
Not by the beauty of it all,
Nor the lights or its decor.
But it was the folks in Heaven
Who made me sputter and gasp–
The thieves, the liars, the sinners,
The alcoholics and the trash.
There stood the kid from seventh grade
Who swiped my lunch money twice.
Next to him was my old neighbor
Who never said anything nice.
Herb, who I always thought
Was rotting away in hell,
Was sitting pretty on cloud nine,
Looking incredibly well.
I nudged Jesus, ‘What’s the deal?
I would love to hear Your take.
How’d all these sinners get up here?
God must’ve made a mistake.
‘And why is everyone so quiet,
So somber – give me a clue.’
‘Hush, child,’ He said, ‘they’re all in shock.
No one thought they’d be seeing you.’
JUDGE NOT!!
Remember…Just going to church doesn’t make you a
Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car.
Every saint has a PAST…
Every sinner has a FUTURE!
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