Double Portion Inspiration

One of my favorite movies is "Why Did I Get Married?"  Even though it came out seven years ago, I still watch it every chance I get.  I can recite most of the lines in the movie so you know I was thrilled to see it playing numerous times this weekend on the BET network.    In the movie, there's friction between the couples and they are forced to think about, "Why did I get married?"  During one of the conversations between the husbands, they make reference to an "80/20" rule.  There's a thought that you will only receive 80% of what you need from your marriage.  When someone comes along offering the 20% you're not receiving, it's easy to think that the grass is greener on the other side.  Some will find it easy to leave the 80% even though they will only receive 20% of what they need in the new relationship.  Watching the movie's reruns this weekend sparked a conversation between me and my husband.  ...

If you are reading this it means that you are alive.  If you are alive that means that you are faced with choices .  Just like the air we breath, we get the opportunity daily to make choices in our life.  In fact: You are the sum total of the choices made yesterday! What will you choose today? clarity vs confusion late vs being prompt sickness vs healing sadness vs happiness building vs destruction frustration vs fortune victim vs victorious life vs death "See, I set before you today life  and prosperity,  death  and destruction".   ~Deuteronomy 30:15 Knowing that you have choices should cause us to stop and live life with intention.  Spend time daily figuring out what you "intend" or plan to accomplish everyday.  If you have no plan or vision, you perish.  In other words, when you don't set goals for yourself you exist in this life instead of bursting forth towards purpose and fulfillment.   Making ...

In some parts of the country, school has ended and the official Summer fun has begun (June 21st is the official kick off to Summer ).  What is it that you crave about Summer ?   I celebrate Summer as the most stress free time of the year.  Winter brings Christmas spending and snow.  Fall brings back to school and the monotony of routine and schedules.  Spring brings rain showers and cancelled outdoor plans.  But Summer brings the HEAT with long days and spontaneity. Here are a few reasons I crave Summer : Longer days & more sunlight HOT temperatures Beaches Sunsets Family reunions Late nights playing with the boys Spontaneous plans No school No schedules July 4th - Independence Day Outdoor grilling Sleeping in late Road trips Sports - World Cup/Summer Olympics Bright colors & white pants Send us a comment and let us know why you crave Summer ! (Posted by Roslyn)

What a woman of elegance During the past week we learned of Maya Angelou's passing.  On our Facebook page, we posted a photo from the 90's with her.  It was such a pleasure to meet her.  She was truly a living legend.  She is a poet, writer, performer, teacher and director.  To say we love her is an understatement.  She was full of grace, beauty and wisdom.  God blessed her life tremendously and she shared that fact in so many of her appearances.  We couldn't let this week pass without honoring her in our blog.  A few of my book collection authored Maya Angelou I've read her books, recited her poems, and listened intently when she read "On the Pulse of Morning", at the inauguration of President William Jefferson Clinton.  This was a memorable election for me because it was the first time I was of voting age.  To honor her I decided to share a few of her quotes from "Words of Hope & Courage".  Enjoy! ...