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The Southern Belle in Black (via Sheria’s Place)

GRACE — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:59:52 +0000

“I too Sing America!” And I too love everything Southern! In fact I am a proud card carrying Southerner, with a card that reads: ” Southerners always return home…even if it’s in a box” A phrase coined by Truman Capote just in case y’all were unaware.

For a little over a year, I've been engaging in something new for me, I've been writing a book. It has gone much more slowly than I had planned but I have a lot more to say than I initially thought. Following is an excerpt from chapter one of my manuscript. I figure that it's about time to try my words out on the public. If you are a regular reader of my blog, then you have read these some of these lines before, incorporated into other blog entri … Read More

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It’s Not That Hard To Say Good-Bye Oprah!

GRACE — Wed, 25 May 2011 23:13:37 +0000

While not a fan, I am sad that the one of the last decent and tolerable show on TV is leaving us. While the Oprah show was often news worthy, hard hitting and informative. There were those shows that were just about common sense. I often found myself amazed at what she was teaching her audience on a daily basis, and found myself saying “you’ve got to be kidding me” while talking to the TV. In short it is time for her to wrap it up. Her last few seasons were a reach in an attempt to stay current and it looked like she was trying too hard, much like the King of Pop Michael Jackson before he left us 2 years ago.

She had an awesome run and is loved by millions. Best of luck to her and the new network. I am certain We will be seeing her again.

Parent Hood!!!!!

GRACE — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:36:31 +0000

WHUP There It Is!

Attention All Gentleman!!!

GRACE — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:44:08 +0000

“Yo yo yo yo yo!!!” is neither my name nor an acceptable greeting. Yeesh!

What happened to, “Hello, how are you?” Can we get some MANNERS here please?

Whoopi Does It Again!!!

GRACE — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:20:58 +0000

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/39459063/ns/today-books/

If I’ve said it once…I’ve said it a thousand times. In fact, it is the one mantra that I live by in my life: “Make it easy for everybody!” While my boyfriend may tend to disagree, I could not have been happier when I heard my Scorpio sister Ms. Goldberg say it! I became my own Amen Corner with jubilation that …It wasn’t just me!

Ms. Goldberg will be signing her book at Borders Books in New York and New Jersey this weekend!

How Do You Change A Culture of Bad Behavior?

GRACE — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:45:51 +0000

The loss of basic manners and respect toward others has gone too far. Simply being nice, respectful and courteous and greeting the person on the other side of the counter, microphone, cellphone, etc., with a smile, a “please” and a “thank you,” will benefit you far greater than being rude and disrespectful.
Remember the Michael Jackson “Man in the Mirror” test. You know the words. Put ‘em into action and let’s play nice. You’ll go a lot farther in the long run.

http://thesportscommentary.com/2010/05/18/how-do-you-change-a-culture-of-bad-behavior-hold-everyone-accountable/

Blizzard Party Etiquette

GRACE — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:35:55 +0000

Oh yes….it does exist. If by chance you are throwing a gathering or party during inclimate weather, please people, please, please, PLEASE know that it is ultimatly irresponsible to offer alcohol to your guest and then send them out into the icy roads and snow.

I was at a party over the weekend in Virginia where they have just recieved a record amount of snow and ice. The host of the party did NOT want to honor a snow date and therefore kept the party going. She surprisingly had a house full of people. Mostly folks with cabin fever who just had to get out of the house. There was food and alcohol and a lot of what I call “collegiate drinking”. Shots of tequila and so on. When the cake was cut the food ran out and the liquor ran low the guest of honor (husband of the host) proceeded to kick folks out all at once. Fine…not a problem. But not once did I hear a question of concern for the folks who braved the elements and committed to coming out in celebration of this dear soul. I have but one word for behavior like that…..RUDE!

If you just have to throw a party because snow days slow you down and make you bored, be prepared to have people spending the night at your home. It is highly irresponsible to invite people over during inclimate weather have them drinking only to send them out into the night on thin ice. As a host you should insist on designated drivers for your guests and while everyone is of legal drinking age you may have to do a little babysitting to make sure that the designated driver is sticking to his or her limitations. It sounds like a pain in the butt, however as hostess with the mostess the safety of your guests come first. After all they came out for you as well as because of you.

Until next time…behave, be polite and lets be careful out there!

J.D. Salinger (1919-2010)

GRACE — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:41:30 +0000

“There is a marvelous peace in not publishing. It’s peaceful. Still. Publishing is a terrible invasion of my privacy. I like to write. I love to write. But I write just for myself and my own pleasure.” J.D. Salinger

We Say Good-bye To Teddy

GRACE — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:48:02 +0000

As a little girl he didn’t mean much to me. He was just another brohter on the Soul Train stage that made my mother and her sisters scream with excitement as they slapped each other five (on the black-hand side). Being so green to the ways of life and human nature, I simply could not relate and I therefore resulted to the fact that the female members of my family were just foolish and crazy. But the moment that I knew I had become a woman… was when Teddy shouted at me to “Turn Out the Lights!” … and I did!

Rest In Peace Teddy Bear. You have influenced the world with your music and your masculinity. I think I can honestly say that because of you I have a strong affinity for men with beards. You will forever be an all time favorite of mine.

Sade’s Back!

GRACE — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:00:55 +0000

For years we’ve been saying it almost wistfully, knowing it to be just a fanciful wish,”if Sade were to come back, she’d kill the game!” Well, I guess the game is about to be slain because it’s official – Sade is BACK!!!

Epic Records announced yesterday that Sade will release her new project Soldier Of Love on February 8, 2010 – just in time to be a very popular soundtrack to a lot of Valentine’s Day lovemaking!

Sade’s last project was 2000′s Lover’s Rock and it would be more technically correct to refer to Sade as they rather than she because the band Sade includes not only the sultry singer for whom it’s named, but also the smoking backing band Sweetback who are a tour de force in their own right. In fact, they – Stuart Matthewman and Paul Spencer Denman, in particular – might truthfully be the massive, purring engine behind the machine. However, just like a BMW, a great engine topped with a great body and nice throaty voice is an alchemy guaranteed to produce gold. For Sade’s sake, I hope this time it can also, once again, produce platinum because the game has undergone fundamental change over the decade she’s been out of it. No matter how much the change the world needs Sade, but more importantly…I need Sade in my world!