I’ve always thought that tattooing the body was not something good to do for me. I’ve seen it on a few people, some were really interesting, and some made me wonder what the person was thinking! I didn’t realize that people who got tattoos do it for a particular reason. I’ve always just thought some people were following a trend. I’ve come to learn that some do it because it’s an expression of something they believe, have gone through, are going through or as a testament to someone they...

I’ve been racking my brains trying to find a way to explain to some of you who have asked “what is faith” or wondered “who is God” or even asks the question “why should I believe?” I’ve prayed on it asking God to help me to explain to you that which you seek. I’m not a theologian or a devout scholar of religion who will be able to come up with fancy answers and quotes from the bible, chapter and verse. I can’t quote anything off hand, I would have to look it up to tell you what I’m t...

Right now I'm having a cup of hot Swiss Miss Mocha Chocolate, one of those ready-mix and eating crackers. I'm dunking the crackers and eating it and then I sip....yum...brings me back down memory lane! I've always loved to dunk food into the drink I'm having, especially when the dunking goes very well with what you're eating. As a child when my mom made porridge, that's cornmeal boiled to a thick mixture (like oatmeal), she would add nutmeg and sweetened condensed milk and bay leaf ...

*************************** I’ve learned that I can’t make everyone happy…. That has been a hard thing to face up to because it’s in my nature to try to help others. But there are just times I can’t please others. It’s something that I’ve slowly come to learn over the years. As I get older I realize that others are going to see me and think not too nicely of me. Some people might think that I’m too much of a goody too shoes or that I can’t be real. Just because I care so much....

July 10th is your birthday! HEY LOCA! IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!!! JULY 10, 2006 - ANOTHER YEAR COMETH TO CELEBRATE ALL YEAR IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A GRAND TIME DRINK SOME WINE DANCE A SONG OR TWO JUST HAVE A BLAST AND FORGET ABOUT THE DAILY GRIND CAUSE YOU DESERVE TO CELEBRATE AND HAVE SOME FUN! SO COME ONE, COME ALL LET'S GIVE LOCAMAMA A LOUD CHEER "IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY, IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY WE GONNA PARTY CAUSE IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY" ++++++++...

There I was in the grocery isle frantically searching for ice cream, a flavor I know my oldest girl would love. Cause we were giving her a surprise birthday celebration. I had my two youngest with me but they were ahead of me held captivated by the variety of ice pops in the refrigerator. A group of guys and gals came into the isle, laughing and jostling each other playfully. They were trying busy talking. I noticed them but I didn’t notice them, if you know what I mean. {for the unin...

I honestly do. There is so much injustice in this world of ours. There are so many people out there who could use his help. On my way to the movies with my kids I saw such a bad accident, it was horrific. There was an oversized SUV with a motorcycle stuck under it. You couldn’t see who was on the bike because there was no body or bodies thrown clear. All you could see was a pool of red under the vehicle. I couldn’t even see who was in the vehicle itself. All I saw were cars stop...

If you haven’t seen Superman Returns yet YOU HAVE TO GO SEE IT! Especially if you’ve been a lover of the idea of the man of steel since a child. Locamama’s recent article about it was great. And like her, I won’t give anything away, but seriously, you really, really have to go see it, before it comes out on DVD. Why you wonder? The sheer magnificence of it! It lived up to my expectations of what I know Superman movies to be. The Superman that was Christopher Reeves that is. ...

Happy 4th of July when it gets here you guys! I'm going to be off for a couple of days and hope you will all enjoy whatever it is you plan on doing! I know a lot usually happens over the weekends and I hope there won't be any major episodes. So be safe and enjoy JUsers! HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY AMERICA!

I couldn't log on to Elie's blog site today. I'm not sure what's going on and this is not meant to be an alarmist. But I just wanted to make sure he was ok and since I don't have his email.... So hugs to you Elie. Hope you're doing alright.

I was reminded about this bit of information I heard on the news last night after reading LW's article about America's First Fat Tax Link . All pimps and ladies of the street out there had better watch out because Uncle Sam is coming to collect what he's due! Yep, people who do this for a living will soon have to pay taxes. After all they are working aren't they? Why should they be allowed to keep everything they earn? Why shouldn't Uncle Sam reap some of that benefit? Think of all ...

I was at a crossroads recently, wondering if it makes sense believing what I do, believing in whom I do. My faith has never steered me wrong. But there were times when I wondered about that which I believe in. I know there are people out there who don’t believe in the God that I do. Who perhaps after serving him for a while begins to question themselves and that which they believe, and so they turn their energy to something else. Whether it’s to worshipping and serving another form of...

HEY SALLY, HEY SALLY, JUNE 27TH IS YOUR BIRTHDAY WE’RE IN A PARTY MOOD WE’RE GONNA CELEBRATE THIS YOUR SPECIAL DAY LET’S ALL SING (COME ON EVERYBODY) HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SAAAALLLLLLYYYYYYYY (whew!) HAPPY…BIRTHDAY….TO….YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU! {I think we outdid ourselves there didn’t we JU!}{at least I hope ya’ll sang along with me!} *************************************--- The Crab June 22 to July 22 Tradi...

Unfortunately they weren't able to beat Ghana. I didn't see the game. But I got the report on the Web from the link below. They mentioned that a lot of American fans were there to support them. I think that's great! Too bad they couldn't celebrate by advancing to the quarterfinals. The penalty shot by Ghana was their undoing it seemed. Ah well...better luck next time around guys. Link

JUNE 22ND IS YOUR SPECIAL DAY A VERY SPECIAL DAY INDEED BECAUSE YOU WERE BORN MASO I KNOW YOUR FOLKS WERE VERY PLEASED AS YOU CELEBRATE THIS BIRTHDAY I HOPE AND WISH FOR YOU TO CELEBRATE TO ITS FULLEST WHAT LIFE HAS OFFERED YOU STRUM YOUR GUITAR MR. MUSICMAN PLAY A SWEET MELODY FOR US TO HEAR SO CELEBRATE MY FRIEND ANOTHER YEAR HAS COME FOR YOU TO BE THANKFUL IT’S GREAT TO HAVE YOU AROUND! &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&-- SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT...