Some Great Words To Live By...

It is graduation season in the USA.  A time to honor and celebrate success for the hard work put in by the graduates over time. 

Denzel Washington, internationally renowned actor and director, delivered the address at the University of Pennsylvania's 255th Commencement on Monday, May 16, 2011.  Just brilliant!!   Some great words to live by and much needed for graduates and non-graduates!

Quotable Quotes

While one person hesitates because they feel inferior, the other is busy making mistakes and becoming superior.

Happy Mother's Day!

Another Mother's Day is here,
Bringing joy and pleasures new,
On this special day, Mother dear,
I want to remember you.
I cannot give you costly gifts,
And I've told you this before,
No matter what I give to you,
You give back much, much more.
I'm giving you a pure, sweet rose,  

This rose you planted in my heart,
The day that I was born.
In kindly, loving thoughts of you,
And with the faith you still impart,
The rose I give to you today,
Is the love that's in my heart.

Great moms/mums raise great kids! I salute you wonderful mothers for having a tough job that is often unappreciated but makes a BIG impact. Thank you for the gift of life mum! I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for me: the nurturing, the sacrifices made, the prayers, the encouragement given etc etc... You deserve more than a day to be celebrated! 
I love you!

Quotable Quotes - Music makes me high!!!

Can you imagine a world without music?  What a dull place earth would be!  To many people in many cultures music is an important part of their way of life. I love all kinds of music and it's hard to put me in a box.  I appreciate all music genres some more than others. My mood heavily influences what I listen to.  Today, I happen to be homesick and some of the music below evokes some great childhood memories worth re-living. Enjoy my choices below; 

Mbilia Bel - Nakei Nairobi


Clearly, the language barrier doesn't bother me:)

Mbilia Bel - Nadina

Yvonne Chaka Chaka- Mamaland

Them Mushrooms

Blog Interrupted - Down But Not Out

Due to the massive public demand (I kid! I kid!), I return to the blogosphere! It has been unusually quite around here but I finally found my mojo thank goodness!!  I update this blog because i love sharing my opinion on different matters.  It has never felt like a chore.   There is always a topic to give my perspective on.  News get old pretty fast as new events take over the last ones! It's almost hard to keep up at times but it's great to have the ever changing events as they keep my adrenaline pumping!!

I especially LOVE  it when out of concern/encouragement, my followers - some of whom remain anonymous, will remind me why I do this if i happen to make a disappearing act.  To you fans, I thank you sincerely and do commit to keeping the updates interesting and consistent unlike the Atlanta Hawks!

While I was on hiatus, lots happened: gas prices are at an all time high with no relief in sight, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were wed in a spectacular event and the main headline catcher, public enemy number one, Osama Bin Laden was killed!!  All this in one weekend! 
Looks like this blog will continue to be alive and well.
It does Take A Village...

African Pride - Designer Spotlight

I saw the pieces below on the BHF Network and couldn't help but fall in love with them!! Anyone who knows me will tell you that I love unique and very creative jewelry. This here is it!! The pieces are bold, colorful and contemporary in design. For more info on this designer from Mozambique or to purchase the pieces click here.  More styles and designs are available on the website.  To follow the designer's Facebook group click here.

Find more photos like this on THE BHF NETWORK

Music Minute - HOT! HOT! HOT!!

The video below needs no description!! Enjoy the song/view:)

"Til The End of Time"