I don't do anything special for Saint Patrick's Day. I wear green on that day.

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When I was in elementary school, I played the recorder. As an adult, I love the sound of the violin. I've considered taking lessons. Violin is a versatile instruement that has expanded beyong the classical genre. I've enjoyed R&B, Jazz and Hip Hop, if you can believe it, violin. I may drive me neighbors crazy with screeching before I get it right. During the summer I like to learn/try something new. I may try violin this year,

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The Eyes of Black Cat

I used to be superstitious about black cats and walking under ladders. Other things that I would bow down to were: If your right hand is itching, you'll get money. If your left hand itches than you'll have to pay a bill. If your eye is jumping than you're going to get mad. If you're ears are ringing than someone is talking about you. I don't pay attention to any of that anymore. I focus on the positive and speak life, abundance and prosperity into all situations around me. I generally don't like cats. I have a black cat that roams my neighborhood. I am not scared when I see it. I look at it and say, "Hello".

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My first job was a waitress at a nice restaurant in Petersburg, VA. I made below minimum wage plus tips. I was in college and wasn't looking to get rich. My goal was to have living money while I was in school. I remember the tips being pretty good. I took extra shifts when I could. They could depend on me to work when someone called in. I liked the people that I worked with. The Customer’s were nice. The job ended when the semester was over and I went home for the summer. I don't remember why I didn't go back. The food was delicious. I used one of their recipes to wow people at dinner parties. And, I discovered my love for garlic-mashed potatoes from there.

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This is cute.

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Hello Good People,

This was a great weekend. I ate so much food. I should be on a liquid diet for two for all the food I ate. On Friday evening, I went to Linwoods. I didn’t start out going to Linwoods but we got to the intended restaurant, it wasn’t what I expected. We didn’t go in. I had calamari for an appetizer. They serve a crab cake over a fried tomato with corn pudding and green beans. It was delicious. I’m definitely going back. I’ve told two people about it already. On Saturday, I went to a great cook out. It was fun to hang out with friends and meet new people. On Sunday, I went to the National Harbor for brunch at the Pienza Italian Market at the Gaylord Hotel. I ate enough food to feed a small country. They ambience is great, the food is fantastic, it is something that you would want to experience if you are in the DC area. We walked around the harbor afterwards. A Beetle’s cover band was giving an outdoor concert. It was a beautiful day. I went into the Peeps store for the first time. I didn’t realize that people liked peeps like that. Obviously they do because the store was packed. Lastly, I saw Takers today. I had some expectation before going to the movie. I would recommend it to anyone. It was good to see on the big screen. You will also enjoy it on the small screen.

I am feeling this song:

She is sanging this song.

Have a blessed week,
K.M. Abney

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Hello Good People,
This was my birthday weekend. I spent a lot of time with daughter. I went to the movies, browsed the bookstore and picked up a new journal. I got my eyebrows waxed. I pretty much did what I wanted to do this weekend. I relaxed and recharged my battery. I got many birthday wishes and great surprises. Some of the surprises were good and others not so. I am still blinking and breathing so it is fine.

This birthday feels different. Usually, it feels like the same old thing on a different day. I have a different energy surrounding me this time. I don’t know if it is because I’ve been meditating and praying but I feel different this year.

Hope you had nice weekend,
Kenya A.

I’m feeling this song right now.

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Love Triangle!! पती पत्नी और वो

Rachel and Leah are best friends. Leah’s boyfriend is Ryan. The three of them are inseparable. Leah has an opportunity to work and live across the country for six months. She decides to take advantage of the opportunity. Rachel and Ryan don’t want her to leave. Ryan and Leah do all the things that couples do when they are in long distance relationships. In the meanwhile, Ryan and Rachel are doing things together like Leah is with them. Secretly, Ryan had a crush on Rachel but ended up with Leah. He is getting what he always wanted, to be with Rachel. Rachel is looking at Ryan with fresh eyes but she feels bad about that since Leah is her best friend. Leah is enjoying her new life on her own without a best friend joined at her hip and male company without the pressure of a relationship. No one wants to say how they feel.

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I blame it on Mary. She could always resolve herself to any situation. She didn’t acknowledge disappointment or sadness. She knew how to keep things inside. She knew how to save herself for herself. She could see a picture and never notice the details. Her attention was always on everything and nothing at the same time. I am the opposite.



“That is a pretty dress that Rita is wearing.” Mary said casually as she gazed out the window. “She sure has changed since we were kids. I hardly recognized her.”



I thought that I was better than Rita. Always did. What did I care about her dress? Or, how different she is? I didn’t comment. I kept slicing grapes for the chicken salad I was working on for our book club meeting that afternoon. “I thought she would be a nice addition to our group. At the very least, we can all get reacquainted with her.”



“Mary, you know that I was never acquainted with her in the first place.”



“Leon didn’t make it seem that way. I invited her to join the club after we all bumped into each other at the grocery store. “ Mary scrunched up her forehead as if trying to recall something. “Actually, I bumped into the two of them talking.”

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Hello Good People,

This is some kind of summer. I think that I’m having a crisis. Or, I want to press the reset button and overhaul my entire life. My birthday is in a couple of weeks. I’m not feeling this way because of that. I’m feeling this way because I’m feeling like I’ve been mismanaging my life and I don’t know what to do to stop it. I’m scared of going another way. I’m used to being lost, unappreciated and hiding from my true feelings. I’m used to not knowing what I want and being fine with going with the flow even when it drifts me far from the shore that I think I want to be on. This summer, I thought that I was going to loose my job. At first, I was crippled with fear. I thought about all the debt that I’m in. I thought about my mortgage and the day-to-day expenses that are getting over my head with a regular paycheck. I started running scared. I was applying for any job I heard about it an the Assistant field in the event that someone tapped me on the shoulder. Than I thought to myself, if I leave before they offer me a package than I won’t be getting what I deserve and I could pay down some debt and live off of that money until the summer ends. I began to fantasize about my days of blogging, doing e-interviews with people that I admire and find interesting, selling t-shirts and bags through café press, writing a screenplay, finally putting my stories together and publishing. Lastly, I want to devise a plan to build my network. I don’t have business success because no one knows me. I’m not meeting eligible bachelors that can lead to the relationship of my dreams because I’m not in the position to meet anyone. I’m not planting the seeds of the fruits that I want in my life. I was going to take two weeks to do nothing and do temp work three days a week. I had my mind wrapped around leaving. Now, I’m not going anywhere. Things have happened that I don’t want to go into over the last couple of months that has changed my attitude about work and my life. I’m taking graduate courses that are showing me that I’m smarter than I thought I was. I can make smart business decisions and my opinion does count. I’m scared because just enough isn’t good enough for me anymore. The picture of what I want my life to be is becoming clearer. I have a lot of work ahead of me. My finances are a mess and I’ve been hiding from them. They are in my e-mail, on my phone and in my face saying pay attention. One of my goals for today is to review the main areas of life: relationships, work, finances, health and spiritual. I’m becoming a new person. This time next week, I will be closer to the shore of my new life.

Stay blessed,
K.M. Abney


This song sums up how I feel right now. What do I want from myself? What do I want for myself? It is an internal battle that only I can fight within myself.

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This is a blast from the past.

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Good morning,

I'm feeling this song.



Have a great day,
Kenya

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Hello Good People,

Long time, no hear from me. I hope that all is well with you. Today is Independence Day. Tomorrow, I don’t have to work. I’m in a happy place. Since the last time I posted, I got an “A” in my class. That is taking me one step closer to my Graduate Degree. My next class is accounting. Recently, I’ve had awake up call concerning my lack of financial skills; this class is right on time. I need the knowledge so I’m looking forward to taking the class. Recently, I read two books, The 10 Laws of Enduring Success by Maria Bartiromo with Catherine Whitney and Queen of Your Own Life: The Grown-Up Woman’s Guide To Claiming Happiness and Getting The Life You Deserve by Kathy Kinney and Cindy Ratzlaff.

I picked up the 10 Laws of Enduring Success because Maria Bartiromo comes across as a very intelligent woman to me. She always seems to have something worth listening to say. The book is full antidotes and great advice for any stage of success. It is timely for the world that we live in. I recommend it.

Here are the 10 Laws:
1. Self-knowledge: Listen to your heart
2. Vision: Plant your dreams on solid ground
3. Initiative: Keep rattling the cage
4. Courage: Be bold, smart and fair
5. Integrity: Do the right thing
6. Adaptability: Stay open to change
7. Humility: Hold on to your humanity
8. Endurance: Build your stamina
9. Purpose: Know what matters most
10. Resilience: Get up and move on

Redbook magazine did a review of Queen of Your Own Life. Since I saw in the library, I decided to pick it up. It was an easy read with a friendly tone. The advice was doable and realistic. The authors shared stories about themselves in this book as well. One of the Author’s, Kathy Kinney, is best known as Mimi Bobeck from the Drew Carey Show. If you feel underappreciated and need a to feel good about yourself this is a good read for you.

Did I mention that I went with my daughter to see Pam Greer at a book signing? We didn’t get my book signed because there were too many people. It was after work and I didn’t feel like waiting in line forever. She was everything I expected: beautiful physically and spiritually. I was glad that we went.

I am thankful for all the men and women that put their lives on the line so I can live my life. I enjoy the freedom to pursue my personal happiness. I hope you feel the same.

Stay blessed,
Kenya

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Hello,

Today I watched Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. It has been many years since I have watched it. I remembered liking it. I didn't remember the details. It was pretty entertaining. Jane Russell dropped it like it was hot in the court room scene. And, Marilyn Monroe was her usual. The only annoying thing is Marilyn's whispering but that is how she made her name. Here is a hot scene. I understand why Madonna channeled her for the Material Girl video.





You know what they say, there is nothing new under the sun. Hope you had an opportunity to get out of the house and enjoy the sunshine. I did.

Have a good one,
Kenya

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Hello People,

Every life is precious and unique. We all leave something that affects someone in a positive way. Dr. Dorothy Height is someone that I admired. The world is experiencing a great loss. Thankfully her legacy will live on. Please read what others had to say about her below.

Have a great evening,
Kenya


The following statement from Attorney General Eric Holder on the passing of Dr. Dorothy Height was released today by the U.S. Department of Justice:

"Today we mourn the loss of Dr. Dorothy Height, a preeminent leader in our nation's civil rights movement. Whether representing African-American women during the 1963 March on Washington, organizing 'Wednesdays in Mississippi' at Freedom Schools, or mentoring women's organizations across the country and abroad, Dr. Height's commitment to the cause of justice and equality helped to 'open wide the freedom gates' for countless Americans.

"As we reflect on and celebrate her many contributions in defiance of injustice, our thoughts and prayers are with the Height family. As Dr. Height once said, 'Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals.' By that measure, Dorothy Height embodied greatness. Although she will be dearly missed, Dr. Height's leadership and her enduring optimism will continue to inspire our nation's work to ensure justice for all."

The following is a statement from the National Medical Association:

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Dorothy Height. She was an endearing friend to many of us, a great civil rights icon on the stage of history, and a national treasure of immense dignity. Her lifelong fight for civil rights and equality changed forever the vistas of hope and opportunity for both African Americans and women. Dr. Height's influence on America and indeed the world will not be forgotten. Her life is an example of the type of servant leadership we should all aspire to emulate."

AJC mourns the passing of Dorothy I. Height, a remarkable leader and friend of the Jewish community, who courageously pressed for racial equality in the civil rights era. Ms. Height was 98 years old.

"Dorothy Height's leadership in the fight for civil rights exemplified the moral courage that was so necessary to end segregation in the United States," said AJC Executive Director David Harris. "Her tireless efforts resulted in extraordinary gains for African Americans."

Height served 41 years as President of the National Council of Negro Women. Called the "Queen Mother" of the civil rights movement, Height is credited with convincing the YWCA's chapters to implement local interracial charters in the face of segregation. Her initiatives trained thousands of women to become activists in their communities.

"We valued our close working relationship with her as emblematic of the cooperative ties between the African-American and Jewish communities throughout the civil rights struggle," said Harris. "She was an inspiring and cherished friend of the Jewish people and we will miss her voice of principle and passion. Her death marks the passing of a unique era in American history."
Height was a regular guest at AJC Annual Meetings and also a participant in an AJC-sponsored study mission to Israel in 1967.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the passing of civil rights leader Dr. Dorothy I. Height:

"Men and women of every race and faith are heirs to the work, passion, and legacy of Dr. Dorothy I. Height. From her earliest days as an activist, she fought for equality under the law for every American -- recognizing that the battle for civil rights extended to African Americans, women, the disabled and anyone denied the chance to succeed because of who they are. For four decades, she stood at the helm of the National Council of Negro Women, continuing the struggle for an America that lived up to its ideals of liberty and opportunity, regardless of race or gender.

"In every fight, Dr. Height turned the tides of history toward progress. Today, we live in an America that Dorothy Height helped to shape -- a nation defined by equality, shaped by civil rights, and driven by the pursuit of justice for all.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and loved ones of Dorothy Height -- the mother of the civil rights movement and a champion for social justice. Her loss is felt by all who knew her, who respected her, and who followed in her footsteps. The nation mourns the passing of this giant of American history. We will all deeply miss her commitment, compassion, and devotion to a better future."

Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), Chair of the Congressional Urban Caucus issues the following statement on the death of Dr. Dorothy Height, maven of the civil rights movement:

"I join the nation as we mourn the death of a gentle yet powerful leader, Dr. Dorothy Height. A woman of vision, her pioneering spirit and extraordinary sphere of influence was the catalyst that catapulted those from only dreaming of a better world to actually experiencing a better world.

"Dignified, diligent and distinctive in her leadership skills, Dr. Height was an impressive leader in the struggle for equality for all people. Her life was the epitome of compassion and commitment for a society where people are respected for their individuality, recognized for their labor and honored for their humanity.

"While her voice has been silenced, her works will echo throughout history as a woman who understood the need for change and tirelessly labored to make that change. Today, millions can bear witness to the influence her legacy has had on their lives."

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Hello Good People,

This was the perfect weekend for me. The weather was perfect. Spoke with my niece about her birthday party. I was able to relax, recharge and complete my paper that is due tomorrow. Praise the Lord. I'm going through a transformation. I made a change to my appearance. I have highlights and a lighter shade of brown. I really like it. It fits the person that I am becoming. Usually, I go darker, jet black to be exact. This is a lighter breezy color. I am becoming lighter and less intense as I get older. Sometimes, I feel like I am 15 years older than I am. I want to enjoy my life. I want to be full of joy and happiness. I want to feel like a young woman, not an old lady.

I saw Our Family Wedding yesterday. It was what I expected, funny. I enjoyed the story line. I will probably buy it and pull it out to watch when my family comes to visit. I hope that they have bonus footage on the DVD. I am sure that they had very funny scenes that didn't make the movie. If you don't know what it is about, here is the trailer. I hope you get a chance to see it.



Common has a new movie coming out with Queen Latifah. I am going to see it. Common is sexy. I don't mind watching him for 90 minutes. Here is the trailer.



It wouldn't be Sunday night if I didn't post a video. I know that people at upset with Chris Brown for what happened between him and Rhianna. I am not one of those people. They are both young. We all make mistakes. This is a good song.



Have a great week,
Kenya

PS I am glad that the healthcare bill passed. There is nothing worse than being sick and not able to go to the doctor. I think that everyone should be allowed to see a doctor and get decent healthcare regardless of their economic status. As everyone knows, you are nothing without your health.

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Good Times
This show takes me back to my childhood. After school, or on a Saturday morning, throughout my life I have watched the show. Do I know what will happen after watching the first five minutes? Yes. Do I keep watching? Yes. I can always depend on a good laugh, life lesson or the grateful feeling of knowing that isn't my life.

Sex in the City
For many years, I had an appointment every Sunday night with Charlotte, Samantha, Miranda and Carrie. I had an instant connection with those ladies. I am an adult woman that has never been married. I would like to be in a healthy and prosperous relationship with a man that leads to a successful and happy marriage. I have issues with navigating relationships. During the run of that show, I was single, fell in love, lived with someone, fell out of love, and was single again. Every Sunday night, regardless of the phase I was in, those ladies were there to make me laugh at life.

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I believe that there is a conspiracy to make black women look bad in the minds of the general public. Michelle Obama is the opposite of every stereotype you can think of. Since she has been introduced to the general public, it seems like more and more negative statistics come out about black women. Black women are: most likely to never get married, have a net worth of $5.00 and genital herpes. Not to mention the statistics about abortion. Now, commercials about abortion are targeted to young black women. If I hear one more negative statistic about black women, I am going to stop watching the news. Could be just me.

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ESSENCE Announces Retirement of Esteemed Beauty & Cover Director Mikki Taylor -- NEW YORK, March 17 /PRNewswire/ --

Hi Good People,

I have been reading Essence magazine since I was a kid. I still read it to this day. I enjoyed Mikki Taylor's spirit. I wish her the best of luck.

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