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Uncle Luke

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January 27, 2013

Interestingly enough, I was just telling my daughter about 2 Live Crew about a week ago: the music and their landmark court case. A song was playing that used a sample from “Me So Horny” and we were discussing rap music. C’mon Tipper, teens have always listened to music that…
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Girls, Movies, women, worklife balance

Orange Is the New Black

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January 26, 2013

I had never heard of Piper Kerman, a fresh-faced blond, until recently. And why would I? Kerman was arrested for smuggling drug money from Chicago to Brussels, ten years after the fact…ahhhh to be young and stupid. She plea bargained and manuevered only 1 year of prison time. Her memoir,…
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Health, women, worklife balance, Youth

The 25 Best Jobs of 2013

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January 25, 2013

The best of the bunch according to US News & World Report. A graphic presentation of top careers for the coming year. Only three of the top careers is not IT or health-related. Sixteen focused on some aspect of health (one that of animals). 1. Dentist 2. RN 3. Pharmacist…
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Civil Rights, Family, Politics, women

Women Have BEEN In Combat…hellooooo!

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January 24, 2013

Women in the military is an issue which is close to my heart. Although I have philosophical issues with the military, I admire those who bravely serve our country and am passionate about them receiving the treatment and benefits that they have earned. In a previous position, I had the…
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Civil Rights, History, Politics, Race, Reflection, women, Youth

The R Word

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January 22, 2013

My daughter and I attended the public inauguration ceremony yesterday with about one million other people from around the country. Although chilly, it was warmer than 2009 and you had much more personal space…thank goodness. I can recall all the points during the speech that were punctuated by applause and…
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Civil Rights, Education, Entreprenuership, Family, Health, History, Home ownership, Politics, worklife balance

Dear 47 Percent

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January 22, 2013

We do not believe that in this country, freedom is reserved for the lucky, or happiness for the few. We recognize that no matter how responsibly we live our lives, any one of us, at any time, may face a job loss, or a sudden illness, or a home swept…
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Arts, History, Movies, Race, Real Talk, Reflection, violence

Django…the D is Silent

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January 19, 2013

I’ve waited a bit to reflect before this posting. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding Tarantino’s latest film, but it always is with him. This topic touches a tender place for African Americans so there will be some emotional responses. There are some who don’t want to talk…
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Relationships, Sports, Youth

Online Dating Goes Beserk?

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January 18, 2013

Ok. I’m not quite sure what to say about Manti Te’o. Who does that?!?!!! I have never heard such a convoluted tale riddled with so many lies. And to what end? To make a stronger bid for Heisman? To hide a homosexual relationship? This is insane! And the volume of…
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Civil Rights, Family, History, Politics, Race, worklife balance

I Am A Man

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January 17, 2013

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Family, Health, Politics, Rant, Real Talk, violence, Youth

Real Talk: Guns

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January 15, 2013

New York has the right idea. Not enough in my opinion, but a step in the right direction. I can not believe that there are people who still oppose laws to control assault weapons in this country. If I hear about the second amendment one more time, I think my head will…
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Welcome to Mule Of The World. Musings and rants from this Black woman. Zora Neale Hurston called the Black woman “the mule of the world.”

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