My two-cents worth and then some. An online journal by LP Brown.

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To Be or Not to be Au Naturel

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 And the winner is . . .

Two things drew more controversy during Sunday’s 84th Academy Awards program than the actual Oscar winners. One was presenter Angelina Jolie’s on-stage leg flash. The other was Viola Davis’ hair. The media attention paid to those issues was as diverse as the two women who garnered the hype.

Jolie’s leg, strategically positioned through the thigh-high split in her black Atelier Versace gown was – and continues to be – fodder for clever talk show hosts, facetious news anchors and sharp-tongued comedians. On the other hand Davis’ decision to wear her au naturel hairstyle to the awards program is the hottest topic among African Americans since Bobby Brown’s sudden departure at Whitney Houston’s funeral.

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A Valentine’s Day Greeting for Lovers and Others

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“When you make loving others the story of your life, there’s never a final chapter, because the legacy continues. You lend your light to one person, and he or she shines it on another and another and another.” ~Oprah Winfrey

Traditionally, Valentine’s Day is the day when many of us acknowledge that very special someone or significant other in our life. But as is evident by the various greeting cards and gifts we exchange with our nearest and dearest of  all ages and relations, Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers.  So, along with this public Happy Valentine’s Day wish to all of my family and friends, I send a Valentine greeting  for

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Reasoning the Why?

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Do you ever feel that life is just one huge medley of question marks? It isn’t only the who, what, when, and where that haunts us, but those everlasting why’s seem to dominate. How often do we wonder why? Why this? Why that?  Trying to learn the underlying reasons for major occurrences in our life make some whys important to us. On the other hand, there are the insignificant whys that simply raise our curiosity. For instance . . . 

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My No New Year’s Resolutions

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The only New Year’s resolution I make is to resolve not to make New Year’s resolutions. I merely strive to make the best of each day.

I know that every day brings challenges, some greater than others. But I meet those trials as I always have, by arming myself with three weapons of choice – a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and trust that my spirituality will guide me to make the best decisions.

Life is too short and too precious to squander time with inconsequential matters or mean-spirited, drama prone people. Better that I look at the bright side, the light side, to help keep negativity at bay.

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Dedicated to Mrs. Sarah S. Pete — my Aunt Sarah

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Without question we are all mortal beings, here for just a moment in time. But we may know people who possess such a tenacious spirit that – in our own wishful thinking – we believe that they will live forever. My Aunt Sarah was one of those people.

You touched so many hearts. Your parents and brothers who preceded you to the other side, your sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, husband, children, grandchildren, and friends – in some way, whether you greeted us with a heartwarming hug, or cheered us up when we were feeling down, or just made us laugh – you touched us all. We will forever remember your beautiful smile and your clever sense of humor; the jokes you always told that made us laugh; your compassion, generosity, kindness, and the unconditional love that you so freely gave. All that you were to each of us individually – was more than we could ever ask for. You had a way of making everyone feel special.

For me, personally, you were not just my Aunt Sarah, but a second mother. You were my close friend and confidant. When I find myself wondering why God called you home on Thanksgiving Day, I think that perhaps it was fitting, because – it’s not like I will ever forget you – but it will be an annual reminder that I am always thankful for the times we shared and the blessing of having had you in my life. And as much as I will miss you, I am also thankful that you will not have to suffer pain anymore. 

God gave our family an angel, and she was YOU, and every time we look at the sun shining brightly in the morning sky or the moon and stars at night, we will remember you, and forever hold you dear in our heart. You were a woman of strength and conviction and were always supportive of your immediate and extended family. You were a teacher in so many ways other than your chosen profession and you have surely left your inscription upon the world.

We will miss you so very much, Aunt Sarah, and we will love you always.

 

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