Saturday, November 19, 2016

NOT MY PRESIDENT

"I listened as they called my President a Muslim terrorist sympathizer .
I listened as they called him and his family a pack of monkeys.
I listened as they said he wasn't born here.
I watched as they blocked every single path to progress that they could.
I saw the pictures of him as Hitler.
I watched them shut down the government and hurt the entire nation twice.
I watched them turn their backs on every opportunity to open worthwhile dialog.
I watched them say that they would not even listen to any choice for Supreme Court no matter who the nominee was.
I listened as they openly said that they will oppose him at every turn.
I watched as they did just that.
I listened.
I watched.
I paid attention.
Now, I'm being called on to be tolerant.
To move forward.
To denounce protesters.
To "Get over it."
To accept this...
I will not.
I will do my part to make sure this great American mistake becomes the embarrassing footnote of our history that it deserves to be.
I will do this as quickly as possible every chance I get.
I will do my part to limit the damage that this man can do to my country.
I will watch his every move and point out every single mistake and misdeed in a loud and proud voice.
I will let you know in a loud voice every time this man backs away from a promise he made to them.
Them. The people who voted for him.
The ones who sold their souls and prayed for him to win.
I will do this so that they never forget.
And they will hear me.
They will see it in my eyes when I look at them.
They will hear it in my voice when I talk to them.
They will know that I know who they are.
They will know that I know what they are.
Do not call for my tolerance. I've tolerated all I can.
Now it's their turn to tolerate ridicule.
Be aware, make no mistake about it, every single thing that goes wrong in our country from this day
forward is now Trump's fault just as much as they thought it was Obama's.
I find it unreasonable for them to expect from me what they were entirely unwilling to give."

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Sunday, October 30, 2016

Fire Stick

The new fire will now be able to navigate through all the contents and apps .You will be able to preview the new movies and apps. you will get a moving image instead of a still photo. You will be able to see what is is paid and what is free to watch on any service you subscribe to Hulu and Netflix .Alexa will be connected to let you command to skip or find a particle movie. It will tell you if you own or have seen something before you spend money on it again. By the end of the year all Amazon fire will be updated. Amazon fully loaded is a good buy .I know people think it is better than cable. Forty dollars is not bad but you can find it on Ebay cheaper a few dollars.


Saturday, October 15, 2016

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Saturday, October 1, 2016

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Thursday, May 12, 2016

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Favoris du moi d'Avril et de Mai ! + Playlist du moment


Hey Hey Hey Tout le Monde ! Aujourd'hui j'ai décider de vous faire part de mes articles chouchou du moment. Comme je pouvais pas attendre jusqu'à la fin du moi de mai j'ai préférer faire deux moi en même temps comme ça je le posterais plus vite car en...

Lemon Pound Cake: Secret Family Recipe


Old Fashioned Lemon Pound Cake Easy recipe lemon pound cake – Do you have a favorite homemade lemon pound cake recipe? Uncle Wen’s Lemon Pound Cake is not for the faint of heart and no friend of the waistline but once you’ve had a bite...

Use Your Words To Your Advantage. (Vlog)


A little while after I had my last baby, I started to bleed profusely. It was later discovered that I had a tear in my pelvic area. While the doctor was on his way to see me, I started to lose strength. I began hearing the voices in the room very faintly...

9 of my favourite logie looks


The annual Australian logies were on last night and I enjoyed watching the red carpet as always! There were so many stunning dresses and there seemed to be a lot of skin shown! Some I liked, some not so much, and this year there seemed to be a lot...

Dresses That Flatter + Cabi Spring Collection


*This post highlights spring dresses that flatter and features an item from Cabi that was gifted to me for a product review Hey Everyone! Talk about a gorgeous weekend! I don't think the temperatures could have gotten any better here in Atlanta. I hope...

$250 Cash GIVEAWAY

Enter for a chance to win $250 Cash. Fancy winning $250 cash? Anywhere in the world, you can enter this giveaway. With the crisis, some extra money would be a blessing...to pay some bills or to make a gift for ourselves or someone special. The giveaway...

My Thoughts On Spousal Abuse.

Last week I read of how a man beat his wife to death, this is one out of so many others I have read of between last year and now. I also read, I think some months ago, that a woman stabbed her husband to death, these things have me wondering. How can...

Colorful Gauze Cover-Ups + Cabi

*This post highlights colorful gauze cover-ups and features an item that was gifted to me for a product review Hey Everyone! The beach is calling my name! Seriously. It's gotten to the point now that when I go to bed at night, I dream about laying out...

Thrifted Coat + Upcoming Teen Vogue x Parsons Program

It's been forever since I blogged and I'm so glad I finally have time to blog again! Now that I've finished freshman year of college, I can devote the summer to getting my blog up and running once again. Thank you for being patient! But, as you can tell...

in the navy...

Navy and grey have been big favourites of mine of late. I seem to be drawn toward them and building up a collection of clothes in those tones. When thinking of what to wear, I thought what better autumn look than putting an all navy look together. Plus...

Denim head to toe!

One of my favorite trends this season is wearing denim on denim. The key to this trend is to vary the shades of denim or layer in colored denim. I love the fun print of this skirt mixed with a solid top, bag, and shoes. Go ahead and mix it up,  create...

Monday, May 9, 2016

Order In The House: Attorney Jerry Ashford and Evangelist Sharon Ashford Sharon Ashford

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Monday, May 2, 2016

Tax time, an uncertain time for the homeless


By Jeremy Reynalds Senior Correspondent, ASSIST News Service ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - With tax season and filing time being upon us, I wondered how our Joy Junction guests felt about taxes. After all, while you can never escape from the long arm of the Internal...

Oneness Part 2


Today have an appreciation for Oneness, I Am Human. (pt. 2) Oneness has been the center of my personal journey for the past year of my being. You can read the previous entries to follow my journey. The core belief of Oneness is No Separation, all is...

Huawei's P9 Launches With Two Leica Cameras


Huawei has unveiled the P9 and P9 Plus, a couple of sharp all-metal smartphones. Following on the success of last year's P8-not to mention Mate S and Nexus 6P smartphones, the P9 sports a relatively compact 5.2-inch 1080p edge-to-edge display, while...

Email Disclaimers in Exchange 2016

Email is a vital business communication tool "today" and organizations use disclaimers for a variety of reasons. For example, without a proper disclaimer a company may open themselves to legal threats. Adding a disclaimer to outgoing emails sent from...

HTC 10 - Loaded with Features

The HTC 10 is here, and it's packing Ultrapixels, Hi-Res Audio, a heap of customization and of course, a premium all metal design. The HTC 10 is another premium, all metal handset which certainly looks and feels the part. It may not be an entirely fresh...

Exchange server Distribution Group Expansion Server

As we all know, if we need to send an email to multiple users/people, we will use a distribution group. Distribution groups are mail-enabled groups that can contain number of e-mail recipients. When an email sends to a distribution group, the server...

Configure Exchange 2016 - mail flow and client access

Once we have installed Exchange Server 2016 in the organization, it requires configuring mail flow and client access in order to send to Internet and external clients such as Microsoft Office Outlook, and Exchange ActiveSync. In my example I have taken...

How to configure Accepted domains in Exchange 2016

An accepted domain is a SMTP namespace for which a Microsoft Exchange Server sends or receives emails. Accepted domains comprise the domains that the Exchange organization is authoritative. When exchange handles mail delivery for recipients in the accepted...

The Avanti Group Inc - Ultimate Travel Guide Tokyo Hong kong Malaysia Gift Certificate

Always the perfect gift! Send someone special a travel gift certificate . Our certificates look beautiful and can be personalized with a note from you. Perfect for any occasion, here are a few of our ideas: -       Birthdays...

SMTP Relay connectors in Exchange 2016

As we all know A Receive connector is responsible for all SMTP inbound connections from an external source, client/partner or another Exchange server. Receive connector accepts the inbound connections as per the configuration and each Receive connector...

WALK AWAY

" C ome on" He said with a smirk on his face. "This letter should not distraught you at all." I looked down at my feet so he wouldn't see the tears. Tears of regret not really pain. He went on to tell me how the marriage was just a plan to...

Thursday, April 28, 2016

My Dresslink Clothing Review

Hello girls! I received my order from Dresslink! I talked about this company on this post: My Dresslink Wishlist , stating some of my favorites in black. Dresslink is a chinese company that provides very cheap clothing for women, where the shipping...

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

The cold shoulder trend...


One of the hottest trends from the Spring 2016 runways was the "cold shoulder" trend…it is sexy and effortless and really fun.  This 80's style made a big comeback this year and can look great at the office or on the red carpet. For this outfit...

Eco-friendly activewear BELOFORTE


This season, eco-friendly contemporary activewear line BELOFORTE is providing you with on-trend, athleisure pieces that will surely have you feeling and looking strong, stylish, comfortable and confident throughout the Spring and into the Summer, no...

Thursday, April 7, 2016

JCPenney Spring Look - Military Green


Hi loves. So I recently teamed up with JCPenney to create spring looks that won't break the bank. I was super excited to take on the challenge and actually found some amazing products that are super on trend right now.  I created two looks,...

"Spring Trends"


 

Skin Care Routine with Seventh Generation Firming Serum


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A surprising work of art…


I'm a blazer-n-jeans kind of girl, but I'm also someone who loves the element of surprise and this baroque inspired jacket turns the average blazer into a work of art! The hook and eye closure allows you to maintain that hourglass silhouette that we...

autumn is upon us


Autumn is upon us, summer has passed for another few months and boy am I going to miss it! Hopefully the weather still stays alright for a little while so I can still head out for walks with little miss. But the cold is now in the air. Days usually...

Fringe Dresses for Festival Season + Tobi


*This post highlights fringe dresses for festival season and features items that were gifted to me for a product review Hey Everyone! Miami's Ultra Music Festival officially kicked off festival season on March 18th. Now is when you'll start seeing a...

Leather and Lace


Since opposites attract why not express that in your outfit? Here is my version of opposites, leather and lace. Both pieces make a great statement on their own, but put together they compliment each other beautifully! Balancing out the hard and soft...

Off The Shoulder Rompers + Tobi


*This post highlights Off The Shoulder Rompers and features an item that was gifted to me for a product review Hey Everyone! The weekend is here and I'm going out with a bang! Off the Shoulder Rompers like the one I'm wearing today from Tobi are beyond...

SHOPPE561 Soap Making Class


  SHOPPE561 Soap Making Class I had no idea about this amazing shop called Shoppe561 in my own county. Thanks to Dawn who showed up her visit post to this lovely shop. I am so thankful to Dawn, Sahily and Shopp561 for inviting me to this class of...

How To Measure Progress In Marriage.


Everything God has created is a good thing; including marriage. Everything going wrong in marriage is a result of disobedience and carelessness. We ought to have bliss in marriage, but it hardly ever comes easy. Growth or progress in marriage must be...

The Royal Affair


After full four days of wedding extravaganza, the Big Night finally came. Being the groom's sister, it's really important to look the best from the rest. ;)  This being the last outfit for the wedding, I chose a Lehngha that was elegant as well...

The True Art Shop: Society6 by ErikArt


I've always loved art for all my life, since I was little. I went to an art school and in my free time I enjoy drawing. Photography is also a passion of mine, and one of my goals is to finally buy a Reflex camera to take more professional and beautiful...

Bohemian Chic Outfits + Denim Midi Dresses


Hey Everyone! I leave for Coachella next week! Wow, that came SO fast! Believe it or not I don't have all of my Bohemian Chic outfits picked out just yet. For some reason I've been procrastinating in the worst way this year. I think the year is moving...

A Light At The Ranch.


Justin stumbled through the hallway, kicking into the lamps which held no lightbulbs, they were more decorative than functional now. His sigh of relief was cut short by the pain that shot through his chest as he bumped into the stool that held his grandma's...

*$38 Shira Melody Sophia Necklace Giveaway!* CLOSED


*This post provides information on how to enter the $38 Shira Melody Sophia Necklace Giveaway and features an item that was gifted to me for a product review Hey Everyone! I hope you all enjoyed the preview of my Patois T-Shirts last week! I was both...

Mintycoco Teeth Detoxifying Review

Hello my beautiful friends, Mintycoco is a natural oral detoxifying product, only with two ingredients: cold pressed virgin coconut oil  from Sri Lanka and peppermint essence . Gluten-free, Wheat-free and Dairy-free with nothing artificial. Its...

Diadora Make It Bright! Lo sport secondo me

Make It Bright : un nuovo modo di vivere la vita, lo sport, lo stile. Un invito a trasformare tutto ciò che è ordinario in qualcosa di straordinario. Questo l'intento di Diadora , il noto brand sportivo italiano, che ha organizzato qualcosa di speciale:...

How To Treat Your Spouse.

I know it is common knowledge now that a sizeable number of marriages are collapsing. It is even sadder to note that Christian couples are not excluded, not because God does not have the power to keep them together, but because they simply would not...

Bohemian Blouses + Tolani


*This post highlights bohemian blouses and features an item that was gifted to me for a product review Hey Everyone! One thing I love the most about Bohemian style clothing is the patterns that are used. They're usually complex, geometric patterns in...

Chatty Feet, The Socks With A Face


Socks don't have to be boring! Meet La Diva and Kate Middle-Toe , these Chatty Feet funny socks. They don't always agree with each other, especially when it comes to make up. La Diva wants to be the center of attention, with her bright red lipstick and...

JCPenney Spring Look - Boho Blues


Hi loves! So here's my second look from the collaboration I did with JCPenney. How incredibly adorable is this top!? And how super trendy is this denim jean skirt!? I literally gravitated towards that denim jean skirt in .2 seconds. I...

king of the castle


When I go out to a cafe or restaurant I look for three things: Food selection Coffee (yes now that I drink it!) Is it pram friendly? Now yes this third point isn't something I have always looked for, it has become a new one on my list. However I...

Jaune...


Jaune; the word for yellow in french sounds fancy and pretty… perfect for this ootd!  Nothing says "meet me for tea and macarons" more than a yellow lace dress paired with gold sandals, sunglasses, and a lion head pouch…. La vie est belle!

Haute Review: Crabbie's Ginger Beer


In the realm of alcoholic beverages, I have to confess that I drink anything and everything, except beer. I do love a good Moscow Mule, so when I was approached by the people at Crabbie's to try their line of alcoholic Ginger Beer, I had to put my apathy...

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Why I Joined Plexus


Why join Plexus? Many folks have come alongside me in my Plexus healthy journey. I have mentioned that previously I got in to help my daughter in her pursuit of the business. So when I looked at the business and the products I wanted to purchased I looked...

Your Prayer Life

OPPOSITION SHOWS UP TO TEST YOUR PRAYER LIFE! Get  a Free Written Prophecy, Get Your Prayer Life in order. "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall  abide under the shadow of the Almighty." (Psalm 91:1) Is there something...

Classic starters and succulent steaks at the Cattle Baron

There's been a lot of fine dining going on recently. Have you noticed? So today it's time to step away from the gourmet and try out a new addition to the Cattle Baron franchise for some delicious, hearty, simple food. Their motto is "The finest...

Healthy Mexican Breakfast

I think tempeh is kind of unfairly stigmatized. Tofu is mainstream now but its' lumpy, rugged brother, Tempeh, hasn't had his moment yet. I prefer tempeh actually, it's a much more interesting (some would say toothesome) texture and it takes on the flavor...

Cabbage with Dates, Capers and Salami

I got this huge head of cabbage at the farmers market last week because it was $1 (basically free). Cabbage is pretty awesome, especially for college students with sporadic schedules and limited funds because it lasts and it's very cheap. While it's...

Potato Salad w/ Lots of Garlic, Dill and Mustard

I love all kinds of potato salad. This is a vinegar-y, herby one that I let marinate overnight. I was planning on having it as a cold salad but I had some lemon-infused cheese that was calling out to be used and melted cheese makes everything more exciting...

Easy Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe

Looking for an easy grilled chicken thighs recipe ?  The idea was to take on a Rachel Ray recipe for grilled chicken thighs. Chicken thighs marinated in olive oil, garlic and rosemary ; drizzled with balsamic vinegar and grilled wrapped in...

Pâté de Campagne Recipe


This is our pâté de campagne recipe ! At your next dinner party, serve country style Pâté De Campagne . You'll really impress your guests. It is often referred to as Pâté Maison for the simple reason that you can vary the recipe in so many ways and make...

Pretty Floral Spring Dresses


Hey Everyone! Spring is in the air! If the pollen floating around wasn't any indication then the temperatures certainly are. I guess you have to take the good with the bad, right? I'm glad that I finally have a chance to break out my pretty floral spring...

Beauty Products GIVEAWAY {CLOSED}

Win these awesome goodies: Lip Tar Matte by OCC Eyeliner by theBalm Smashbox Lip Gloss in Limitless OCC Creme Color Concentrate (Beholder) EOS Lip Balm False Eyelashes by Salon Perfect CROWN Studio GlamShadow Stick (Blue Steel) Bella Pierre Mineral Blush...

Red alert!


The color RED is energizing. It excites our emotions and motivates us to take action. It also signifies leadership qualities, promoting ambition and determination…. The perfect color to wear to a business meeting! This is my version of a "power suit."...

all happening in gtown


Of late, I've been asked a lot about my blog and what makes me different from other blogs. Yes, it started as a fashion blog, but I also want to reflect on the goings on in my often underrated home town of Geelong (also known as Gtown!) I get...

Bring Bright Colors into the Office + J. Jill


*This post highlights ways to bring bright colors into the office and features items that were gifted to me for a product review Hey Everyone! When you're in the office do you ever notice how everyone dresses the same? The colors people choose to wear...

A Tragedy Too Close.


Two Sundays ago I had to do something that I dread doing all the time. Something I can never get used to doing even though my job often demands it. We were in a planning meeting for an upcoming program in Church and I stepped out with a pastor, we were...

Rust and Gold


Hi loves. How amazing is this rust color? I'm just so in love with it! It's so classy and glamours - I love it! This jumpsuit was such a great find from ASOS, and I'm so happy I bought it. It's the perfect look for an event or a fancy dinner night out....

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Competition: Win a Microplane® Garlic cutter


I do love a kitchen gadget. Anything that makes preparing food and cooking more fuss-free has to be a good thing. Chopping garlic is definitely one of the more time consuming and fussy tasks I have to do in the kitchen. It's something that has to be...

The Best of Milan Fashion Week AW16


The Italian fashion capital put on a spectacular show as designers showed a diverse range of influences for the autumn winter season. Like London, floral embellishments and adornments were evident at many of the fashion houses while the opposites of...

Healthy Banana Ice Cake – Pastel Helado de Plátano Saludable


I have very bad luck when matching my recipes with the weather. A week ago it was extremely hot in Mexico City, so I bought all the ingredients to make this ice cream dessert. And just the day I prepared it, the cold weather started. Tengo muy mala suerte...

Fissler Pressure Cooker Set


Fissler Pressure Cooker This Fissler pressure cooker basically sold itself on versatility alone! Over the years, I've had several different makes and sizes of pressure cookers. I started with a 4 quart avocado colored Presto (that little detail should...

Recipe: Chunky minestrone soup


It's been way too long since I posted a recipe, something I promise to remedy in the coming months. Starting today with a really simple, healthy one for a substantial soup. Minestrone is an easy way to get a good helping of vegetables into your diet....

Apricot & Nuts Granola Bars – Barras de Granola con Nueces y Chabacanos


On Saturday was my husband's 30 th birthday, so I prepared a Kit Kat cake, one of his favorite chocolates. It was delicious, but I know that it isn't the world's healthiest dessert. So after a weekend of great food, and many desserts, I decided to prepare...

On Tech Leadership

I've written a piece over on NewCo that I wanted to also post it here. See below… If your business focus is in technology or the Internet, as mine has been for nearly three decades, it's quite possible you've never heard of the GLOBE Series , a global...

Metaservices FTW!

Way back when - well, a few years back anyway- I wrote a series of posts around the idea of " metaservices ." As I mused, I engaged in a bit of derision around the current state (at that point) of the mobile ecosystem, calling it " chiclet-ized " - silos...

Off mode

Olá a todos! Como correu o fim-de-semana? Eu descuidei-me e o post vem com um dia de atraso (sorry!) mas ultimamente tenho tido tanto trabalho e vir de todas as direcções que sinto que as vezes nem sei para onde me virar! Assim que tiro os fim-de-semanas...

Inspiring Change Through Fashion + Accept Me


*This post talks about inspiring change through fashion and features an item that was gifted to me for a product review Hey Everyone! I'm so glad it's Friday! I know I say that every week but it never gets old. I've been blogging for a few years now....

12 Weeks Meal Plan | Week 5


Bell pepper egg-in-a-hole (source) 1 red bell pepper 4-5 large eggs Salt Pepper ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp Olive oil In a large, non-stick skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium/high heat. Cut peppers into ½" rings and remove the seeds and...

3 Ways To Confound The Enemy.


I would sure love to have the enemy perpetually confused about me. I would love to for him to be completely unable to understand me, for him be stupefied, and knock him senseless regarding anything that concerns me. You know, the devil is constantly...

International Women's Day