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Live From The Inauguration In Washington DC | January 20, 2009

Electrifying is the feeling in the air today.  We stood under the obelisk at the Washington Monument watching Barack Obama take his oath of office and redefine history.

It was cold.  Really cold.  I had to use foot warmers to protect my toes.

There were millions of people around us and we watched all of the events on a jumbotron.  There was a unity like I have never seen.  As I looked around, I saw many faces, many nationalities.  Most caucasian.  From my vantage there were not many African American faces.  The faces, nor color matter.  They all represented hope and joy … Read More »


 

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Let’s Lose The Weight Together Week 3 | January 20, 2009

So is anyone else sick of their “stop voice”?  I heard mine a lot last week as I faced many challenges.  I had 3 nights where I was out with friends and man I had to talk too myself a lot during those times.  My goal was to drink NO alcohol!  Kinda like Lay’s potato chips–Carrie won’t drink just one!  Thankfully I listened which help me go down another 3.4 lbs–wooo hoo!  I did however hear myself telling that voice to shut it a lot, but alas I did listen—darn voice. Decaf coffee and I are best friends now btw.

Now … Read More »


 

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Blog Author Smitten By Shoes | January 20, 2009

Anna Bassham is the creator of Shoe Smitten, writes articles that display the latest fashions, combined with her personal taste.  She informs her readers of the latest news in the shoe fashion industry.  “With no professional experience in fashion, I am learning right along with my readers,” says Anna.

“I just graduated from The University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, so I have a background in writing.  My interest in fashion started a little over a year ago, when I came to the realization that my wardrobe centered around my shoes.  I had always had a passion for … Read More »


 

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Beth Anderson
 
 
 
 

Sharing Some Soapy Love | January 20, 2009

As a long time customer of Debbie Chialtas, owner of Soapy Love, I’m always excited to see her latest creations. These darling soaps are the same size as a real popsicle. They have wood sticks, which make very nice handles when you have slippery hands. Soapsicles are as easy to use as a regular bar of soap and fit on most any soap dish.

Debbie is a former apparel industry professional that suddenly discovered soap making when she was pregnant with my her son, who is now 3 1/2 years old.  “I got completely obsessed with it and began selling them … Read More »


 

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Terry Carter
 
 
 
 

An African American Male’s Journey to History | January 20, 2009

I decided a few days ago that I wanted to see the inauguration of Barack Obama.  I booked a flight, left the 85 degree January temperatures of Southern California and arrived in Washington.

I am an African American male.

This inauguration is history that I needed to see.

I hear the statistics that there are more black men in prison than in college.  I hear murder rates. I hear crime stories.  None of those fit my life.  They do not resemble the life of our new President.

I went to law school in Washington DC.  My friends worked at the Supreme Court, have advanced … Read More »


 

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The Red Leather Diary | January 19, 2009

For more than half a century, the red leather diary lay silent, languishing inside a steamer trunk, its worn cover crumbling into little flakes, until it was recovered in 2003 by Lily Koppel, a Styles and City sections writer at the New York Times. Compelled by the hopes and heartaches captured in the pages, Koppel set out to find the diary’s owner. Hear Koppel’s incredible story and get a sneak preview of her theatrical adaptation of the diary and its secrets, as we kickoff the paperback release of The Red Leather Diary, a book that brings to life the … Read More »


 

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Martha Collins
 
 
 
 

Positive Changes | January 19, 2009

Every January I resolve to try to live better.  I try to make positive changes in my everyday choices that are healthier.  I try to eat better, exercise more, and make myself healthier.  This year I am trying to achieve this sensibly and not do anything too drastic.  (I did give up caffeine this year, which was pretty drastic!)  My goal this year, though, is to make small changes that are going to stick a little longer than a week. Changes I can live with.

I can change recipes a bit to be healthier so that my family can still enjoy … Read More »


 

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Christine Spencer
 
 
 
 

OUR SENSE OF SELF! | January 19, 2009

“What really matters is not what function you fulfill in this world, but whether you identify with your function to such an extent that it takes you over and becomes a role that you play. When you play roles you are unconscious. When you catch yourself playing a role, that recognition creates a space between you and the role”.

“So people who are out of touch with the power within or the place where all power resides, the aliveness itself, consciousness itself, then they feel a sense of lack. Why are they not in touch with it? Because they are not … Read More »