It is the weekend!!! My big plan for the day: clean my house. I am for real this time. The sound went out on my tv in the kitchen. I have a tv upstairs that refuses to turn to channel 3 so I can ‘t hook it up to the cable. The only working tv is in the basement. So, I’m starting at the top and working my way down. Watching television is going to be my reward for cleaning. Well, watching tv while doing laundry. It is a rainy dreary day in Baltimore. I was originally going to hang with some friends but that got cancelled. So, I’m going to do chores.

Check out this list of The 25 Funniest Women in Hollywood. It has Wanda Sykes on it, of course. And a lot of others that you would expect like: Tina Fey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Maya Rudolph and Nicole Sullivan.

Some of the women that I am glad are getting some shine are Mindy Kaling, Rashida Jones and Octavia Spencer. I love Octavia Spencer’s work. I never knew her name. Check it out. Let me know what you think.

Kenya Abney

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What is Easter? What do Christians Celebrate on Easter?
By Mary Fairchild, About.com

On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ. It is typically the most well-attended Sunday service of the year for Christian churches.

Christians believe according to Scripture, that Jesus came back to life, or was raised from the dead, three days after his death on the cross. As part of the Easter season, the death of Jesus Christ by crucifixion, is commemorated on Good Friday, always the Friday just before Easter. Through his death, burial and resurrection, Jesus paid the penalty for sin, thus purchasing for all who believe in him, eternal life in Christ Jesus.

In Western Christianity, Easter marks the ending of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline in preparation for Easter. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday. Eastern Orthodox churches observe Lent or Great Lent, during the 6 weeks or 40 days preceding Palm Sunday with fasting continuing during the Holy Week of Easter. Lent for Eastern Orthodox churches begins on Monday and Ash Wednesday is not observed.

Because of Easter's pagan origins, and also because of the commercialization of Easter, many Christian churches have begun to refer to it as Resurrection Day.

The biblical account of Jesus' death on the cross, or crucifixion, his burial and his resurrection, or raising from the dead, can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Matthew 27:27-28:8; Mark 15:16-16:19; Luke 23:26-24:35; and John 19:16-20:30.

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KODAK Gallery Launches First Ever Mom-a-Thon by Giving Away One Million Free Photo Cards* for Mother's Day

File this under: It's free and why not? Maybe your Mom will be presently surprised.

Kenya Abney

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Web Site Opens Teach Children to Save Campaign to Everyone

This is a good resource for teaching children to manage money. Even if you don't have kids, this is good for you to learn. We all need help in these unsure times.

Kenya Abney

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Enter for a chance to Win the Ultimate Family Reunion Vacation at ESSENCE Music Festival(R), New Orleans

File this one under, "You Never Know". This may be your opportunity to reconnect and renew family ties. At the very least, you can enjoy the Music Festival.

Kenya Abney

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Unemployed to Entrepreneur - 5 Businesses You Can Start for Under $5,000

The business ideas are fresh. Click the link, you may discover a way to make your first million. When you do, I want you to take me to dinner. Who doesn't want to eat with a millionaire?

Kenya Abney

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Jackson Hewitt Outlines Important Tips for Last-Minute Tax Return Filers

You have a few days to get it together. Hopefully, these tips will make the process easier for you.

Kenya Abney

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Right now, I have a slight headache. I'm tired and ready for bed. I have a lot on my mind. The words running through my mind won't let me settle into an easy slumber. I don't want to take melatonin. I don't want to put on the tv or radio so my mind could be occupied by something other than my thoughts. I do it almost every night. Sometimes I read to relax, other times I'll write about things that bothered me during the day. Mostly, I lay awake. A big part of me doesn't want to let my feelings out. A slightly smaller part of myself feels that I don't deserve to sleep. I am grateful for tomorrow. It is my Friday. I have a dentist appointment on Friday. Not looking forward to that. I am looking forward to tomorrow morning. I anticipate waking up without a headache; feeling refreshed and ready for the day.

Kenya Abney

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Did you know that tomorrow is the American Heart Association's National Start! Walking Day? Me either. It is a day when people decide to walk for 30 minutes on paths that cities across the country deem "walker friendly." The American Heart Association has made it easy for you to participate. You can sign up for their free program at The Start! Walking Program. At the site, you'll find downloadable walking plans and a supportive community.

Start! is sponsored nationally by SUBWAY® Restaurants, Healthy Choice® and AstraZeneca. For more information, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit startwalkingnow.org.

Let me know how it works out,
Kenya Abney

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Who couldn't use tips? I'm all for saving money and being healthy. Click on the link to read the article. TIPS FOR LIVING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ON A BUDGET

Kenya Abney

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Laid Off? Tell American Laser Centers Your Story for a Chance to Win a Pink Slip 'Pick-Me-Up'

The funny thing about life is, you never know when you are going to reach a turning point. This could be a corner that helps someone turn their bad luck around. So, if you fit the bill, get to writing. You could be the winner.
Kenya Abney

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Hello Good People,

I had a great weekend. I had good company, good food and good times. I couldn't ask for much more. I wish it didn't end.

Before I slide into another work week, I read about Motown celebrating Marvin Gaye's 70th birthday. I am a huge fan of Marvin Gaye. I can never get enough of his voice. Check out this video:



Speaking of great male singers, I am watching Unsung. It is about Donnie Hathaway. I like his music. It is not Christmas time, if I don't hear his version of This Christmas. I didn't know much about him as a person. This show is revealing a lot of interesting facts about him. If you get an opportunity, you should watch it.

By the way, I assembled a vanity and stool all by myself. I am truly proud. I am definitely not a DIY Diva but I'm on my way to being a Diva in training. Hope you had a great weekend.

Post later,
Kenya Abney

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I can cook. I just don't like to. I am actually a good cook. I never tried to create a recipe but I can follow one like nobodies business. With that said, like everyone else in the country, I am looking to cut corners. Buying lunch and sometimes breakfast can be a big cash waster. The free Betty Crocker® online cooking club at www.BettyCrocker.com/TheMixer is now open for registration. At the very least, I'll try something new. At the most, I'll have new recipes and cash in my pocket. You should try it too.

Check out the promo video:

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On-the-Job Training: Recession-Proof Your Mindset

You should read this, especailly if you're sitting at your desk humming, "Y'all going to make me loose my mind, up in here, up in here".

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New Twitter Phenomenon Debuts at SXSWi - TwitterJobSearch Goes Where Google Doesn't and Makes Sense of Social Media with Semantic Search

Whether you love your job, hate your job or looking for a job, every resource is valuable. You can search by location as well as job title. I hope this helps.

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On Discovery Teens and Kids Cruise Free & Stay Free in the Bahamas This Summer

I have never been on a cruise but I would love to go. This sounds like a great deal for anyone out there that is interested.

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VIRTUOSO LIFE(R)'S Third Annual 'Travel Dreams Sweepstakes' Lets Consumers Explore Their Travel Ambitions: "http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-03-2009/0004982142&EDATE="

You can file this one under: You never know. You could be the lucky winner. Take a chance.

Have a good rest,
Kenya

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New Big Brothers Big Sisters Campaign Calls for More Men to Mentor

My daughter is a part of this program. I recommend it to anyone. You never know what kind of difference you can make in someone's life.

Kenya Abney

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Whole Foods Market(R) Partners With Teens Turning Green to Launch Project Green Prom and Nationwide Contest

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UM Experts Offer Tips to Make it Easier to 'Spring Forward'

I look forward to spring time. I can't wait for consistent warm weather.

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