Man, If only My last Name was Obama…

Barbara Walters Interviews the Obamas for a Thanksgiving special

I was just sitting here thinking how cool it would be if my last name was Obama–legally.  Not sure I could have survived it when it was being rhymed with ‘Osama’ but certainly now it would be cool as hell.  Just think, when calling in and making [...]

Black Friday: Is this the Best Possible Name for this Day?

Why is the day after Thanksgiving called “Black Friday” ? Is this the best possible name for this frenzied shopping day?

Confidence in Obama–Associated Poll Results

 

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According to the AP poll released Tuesday, November 11, 2008, people are taking Obama up on his promise of ‘hope’ and ‘change’. The majority expressed confidence in Obama’s plans to revive the economy.
72% believe Obama will make good on his promise to improve the economy.
84% said strengthening econmy is his number one priority.
80% [...]

“Queen of Africa” Silenced: Miriam Makeba Dies

Makeba was the first African woman to win the prestigious Grammy Award and also earned the affectionate title of the “Queen of African Song.”

Happy Birthday, Whoopi Gee!

I am a huge Whoopi Goldberg fan.  From the first time I saw her perform her one-woman act which included a charcter named Fontaine–I was hooked.  She is a preacher’s kid–who knew? These days, thanks to Barbara Walters and her show “The View” I can see Whoopi G. everyday before I head off to work. [...]

Barack and Michele Check Out new Diggs in DC

The Bushes welcomed the Obamas to the White House on Monday, visiting for nearly two hours and offering the nation a glimpse of a new first family at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. President-elect Obama and President Bush met in the Oval Office, their first substantive one-on-one session, while first lady Laura Bush and Obama’s wife, Michelle, [...]

Obama inspires French to say, “Oui, nous pouvons!” Yes, We Can!

French say ‘Yes, we can!’ too, to ending racism
PARIS – Inspired by Barack Obama, the French first lady and other leading figures say it’s high time for France to stamp out racism and shake up a white political and social elite that smacks of colonial times.

Yes We Can! Yes, We Did!

Happy Miraculous Monday!
Every Monday I receive an inspiring meditation in my email. Today’s was so powerful i wanted to share with my readership. This is Jamal Subert–my new friend I have yet to meet. Enjoy and be encouraged! “The Churchlady”
Last Tuesday, as I sat watching the polls close and the numbers come in, CNN declared [...]