Flip It and Reverse It

Okay I have been having some crazy moments lately and I am really trying to hold it together. As I have looked back over some previous relationships I have been asking God some questions. One being what am I doing wrong here? I really don't want to keep making the same mistakes with the same people.

Everyday on the radio I am hearing Justified by Smokie Norful and It Ain't Over by Maurette Brown Clark and I hear God speaking to me. One day He said, "For all you have been through what if I blessed you with a man that honored you would you still worship me the same? Will you still thirst after the things of God?" I answered yes, but after thinking about it more. I believe I am in an awesome place to be able to do amazing things for Him while I am single.

My prayer is that if God wants me to remain single then I will be single and if He happens to send a man into our lives that man is a Godly man. It is no longer enough to date just to date. My future mate has to already know the Word of God for himself and he must hunger and thirst after the things of God.

Just trying to figure it out

Lindar

If i.......by Kenneth Carter

If i dont send aromatic botanicals will you still love me... If while getting hair set rumor state i'm biological will you still love me... If i forget to secure dog and Jimmy Choo's are chewed up will you still love me...If i come in after respectable couples curfew will you still love me...If after stressful workday i ran warm bubble bath for you will you still love me...If i remember your birthday, sweeties day and our first date will you still love me...If i nibbled and touched you there while making love will you still love me...

Brian Wilson

What a beautiful song? What a beautiful voice?

Bachelor's Resume by Kenneth Carter

Favorite color is royal blue
Garments of earth tones will do
Adore and invite women sagacious
Don't subscribe to overly salacious
Dinner for two with waterfront skyline view
Casino, spades, sporting event, even chili dogs will do

Spoken words by a favorite poet, hit the bar for a glass of Moet
Spiritual and affectionate are prerequisites
Never lie and consistently exquisite

Spoon-Mingle by Kenneth Carter

Is reflecting on spoon-mingle

Whispers entice soothing tingle

Soft light, eyes still pretty

Scent of a woman, Gucci

Laying on my strong back

She, top, questioning-talking smack

Answer, i shall not foretell...Gentlemen never kiss and tell

You see, my ego is tame...Just know excitedly, she called out my name!

Secrets and Lies

...old memories and new enemies set on revenge.

Faith Morgan is struggling with her faith. Years of poor communication and neglect leave her doubting that God will ever fix her marriage. When a coworker accuses her husband, Jonah, of the unthinkable, Faith begins to wonder if she really knows him at all, and if it’s truly in God’s will for them to stay married.

Pediatric cardiologist Jonah Morgan is obsessed with one thing: his work. A childhood incident cemented his desire to heal children at any cost, even his family, but now he finds himself at a crossroads in his life. Will he continue to allow the past to haunt him, or find healing and peace in a God he shut out long ago?

Can Jonah and Faith Morgan keep their marriage together or will secrets and lies tear the family apart?

Secrets and Lies will make it's debut in November 24, 2009 and will be available at wherever books are sold.

Until then you may learn more about me at http://www.rhondamcknight.net/

A Woman Scorned by Ericka Williams

Ericka Williams is a determined woman. She never takes no for an answer. When she sets her mind on a goal, she doesn't stop until it is reached. She is a graduate of Teaneck High School, in Teaneck New Jersey. She attended Howard University and graduated from Rutgers University. She is a teacher. Ericka has always had a yearning for knowledge, expression, and creativity.

A Woman Scorned

Meet Brielle, a woman who had been mistreated by men from birth. She thought she'd finally found the man of her dreams Dante, until she realized he was also no good. Unfortunately, Brielle snaps and gets revenge, not only on Dante but on any man who crosses her path. Without warning, she becomes sadistic and puts every man she meets into a deathtrap.

From one incident to the next, Brielle's life begins to spiral out of control, especially when she begins hanging out with her promiscuous cousin from Atlanta, Janay. Not only is Janay shady, but her goal in life is to bask in the fast life and the money that it brings, while Brielle's is to settle down with a man who will say, he loves her.

Soon, things heat up when Brielle meets Shawn, a suave lover-boy who seems to have a past of his own. His sex appeal is strong and has Brielle ready to seek counseling, and change up her whole lifestyle. Problem is, she can't help it. Reports confirm, she's mental and has been for years, due to her past. Just when Brielle thinks she's on the road to recovery, an ex-lover of her dead husband re-surfaces, sues Brielle for all she's got, and sends Brielle on a violent path of revenge.

www.lifechangingbooks.net to order

ISBN-10: 1934230715 ISBN-13: 978-1934230718

Author Website: http://www.erickaw.com/

Email: erickawilliamsinfo@yahoo.com

Solitude

Well today is finally here and I am so happy. My weekend was so weird. I had plans for the entire weekend. There were only three things, that were a part of the original plan, that actually came to pass. At first I began to get a little frustrated but I could hear God clearly speak to me. He said "See it all the way through."

Many months ago I began a journey, one of self-reflection and one that I had to take on my own. It was hard distancing myself from people who were close to me but it was something I had to do. I had to workout somethings within myself. I didn't want this day to come and I take what I was dealing with into that moment. Actually after today there are going to be some major changes in how I operate.

For me to go forward I have to not only cut off the dead parts but I have to throw them away so that they can never be revisited. With those experiences I will see if a similar experience is trying to appear in my life and get rid of it before it begins to grow in my life. I am covering it all, finances, spirituality, relationships, friendships, you name it.

So for many months I have been quiet so that I can receive clear direction for Him. During this time our women's bible study has been studying Esther...It's Tough Being a Woman. That study has been one of the greatest things to happen to me this year. Did you know you were created for such a time as this? I now know that.

Today He took me to familiar scripture. Forgetting those things that are behind me.... I am now looking for what is ahead. I know to expect and want the best life has to offer.

That has not always been the case with me but during these many months of solitude I have realized that I am beautiful and blessed beyond measure. As my mother said to me recently, "I am so glad things are as well as they are with you." You know what mommy? Me too.

Listening to Him More


Lindar

Happy Birthday Sesame Street...Everything's A Okay

For days now, when I Googled, I have seen different Sesame Street characters on the site and I didn't think much about it until this morning. When I Googled I was tickled, like a little girl. I saw all of the Sesame Street characters surrounding the Google logo. So I clicked on the logo and discovered that today marks the 40th birthday of Sesame Street.

Then my mind raced to the fact that 6 days before my mother gave birth to me the stage had been set for my media learning. I remember being at home and watching Sesame Street, Zoom, The Electric Company and Mr. Rogers. Those shows were important to us and existed long before you had too many channels to name for children to sift through. It is pleasant to know that I share the age of a show that was so important to my childhood.

I can't remember the exact episode, but one of my favorite shows to watch was when Bert and Ernie were trying to measure out the same amount of soda and slice of pizza for each other. I used to love how they would get bothered when they realized one had more than the other. Don't we still do that today? lol

Both of my sons have been exposed to the show and now my youngest has many more to grow on. Each day our family is watching Sesame Street, Sid the Science Kid, WordGirl, Make A Word, and my favorite channel Noggin, which is now Nick Jr. We liked Noggin better. ;) Hint? Hint?

At school today we shared our Sesame Street experiences. My students found it funny and amazing that I was still excited about Sesame Street. I am still a kid at heart. I was so excited to come home and blog because all day I have waited to say Happy Birthday to Sesame Street!

Wait! Wait! Why did I find the link to my favorite episode.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to1QTsDMMxI&feature=PlayList&p=8E7AF32C387E33C1&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=28

6 day til 40 and I am loving every minute of it.

Lindar

Love T.K.O. by Pamela Yaye

I literally just finished reading Love T.K.O. and I so enjoyed it. It is the romantic story of two people for very different backgrounds who come together and share a love that neither knew existed.

Yasmin is a well educated therapist and Rashawn is boxer looking to become the World Champ. Falling in love is not easy for Yasmin since she lost her fiance a couple of years ago and Rashawn is tired of dealing with gold diggers. What they are not prepared for is the sacrifices it takes to take the relationship to the next level. Yasmin has to learn to relinquish her need to be in control and Rashawn has to be willing to let go of some of his independence.

By the end of the book I didn't mind that Yasmin was dating someone no one expected her to be with. She had found love. She had found her soulmate. I believe this love story speaks volumes to relationships today where women are often more established than the men they fall in love with. Love T.K.O shows that lasting love and relationships are capable of existing not matter the differences of the partners.

You will enjoy reading this novel.

8 days til 40

Lindar

I Told Him No

See what had happened was.....lol

I just love to say that. At any rate this past week I was asked to do someone a huge favor. A favor that would put my name and credibility on the line. A favor that could forever effect the life of another person. No, it was not life or death. But it was still important.

See last year I thought this same person, asking for the favor, had the best interest of my family and me. Slowly I began to see that it was not all that I thought it to be. I did not mean for that to rhyme. So between the two of us we took on huge responsibilities where our children were concerned over the past year. When the responsibility became to much he discarded those responsibilities he took on and I was still trying to uphold mine. Mainly because I love children so much.

Now many months later, he is in the same situation he was this time last year. At some point we have to allow others to see the results of their decisions and actions. While I could intervene and assist him, I believe it would hinder more than help him. So this time I told him no. Hopefully from this he will grow and learn to not take those who really care for him for granted.

As for his situation, it is in God's hand and I am cool with that.

9 days til 40

Lindar

Breaking Out of My Comfort Zone

It has been a while since I sat and wrote a blog. I check on the site daily though. So here I go.

Tonight was a big night for some of my son's friends. They were playing their first playoff game tonight. I was told about this game well in advance and I thought we would attend the game as a family and hangout with other people we knew. Even my co-worker hyped up the game at work all weeklong. So I was ready to hang out, be cold and cheer the team on. At least until my son told me he had basketball tryouts tonight until 8:30. Well there was my evening of high school football shot down the drain.

My son goes to practice and the rest of us go to sleep. I am sitting at my computer and I get a text on my phone that Kyle had scored a touchdown. My co-worker just had to rub it in. He even offered to pay for all of us to get into the game. What a fan! I would have liked to have seen that too, you know? Then my co-worker tells me the 3rd quarter was just starting. It was about 9p.m. now. My son had come home and I am like, "Do you want to go to the game?" His response was, "Yeah, you can drop me off." I am like, "No, do you want to go the game? I am going too." He gives me this look like "Are you for real?"

See I like to kick it at home. I don't venture far often. Even when my son's AAU team and families get together I seldom come out. It's just how I have been over the years. Tonight though I thought about Kyle and the other players and how important our families have been to each other since the boys were in the 3rd grade. This moment tonight was big for everyone that attended. So I, battling a respiratory infection for days, put on my warm clothes, grabbed a handful of peppermints and headed out to a high school football game with my son. And they won!!!!! Go Cowboys!!!

Tonight I can say that I did something that I don't normally do and I think that I will do that more often. Step out of my comfort zone that is. Life definitely goes on as I sit at home watching t.v. and reading my favorite magazines. It was a little nippy out tonight but I got to see the boys play a good game and I reconnected with families I had not seen since last Christmas. I think I even shocked some people. Believe me I am one of last people that people expect to see out. I had fun and I feel good. Well....... not that good. So now I am going to get my teaspoon of prescription cough medicine and get deep into my comfort zone.

10 days til 40 and I am doing fine!!

Lindar

Intimate Conversations with Pamela Samuels Young

Pamela Samuels Young is the Essence bestselling author of the legal thrillers: Murder on the Down Low, In Firm Pursuit, Every Reasonable Doubt and the newly released Buying Time. The former journalist and Compton native is the fiction writing expert for BizyMoms.com and is on the Board of Directors of the Southern California Chapter of Mystery Writers of America. Pamela served as legal consultant to the Showtime television series Soul Food. She is a frequent speaker on the topics of writing and self-empowerment.

Website: http://www.pamelasamuels-young.com/

Email address: author@pamelasamuelsyoung.com

• Where are you from? What is your favorite book? I grew up in Compton, California, which gave me a very grounded perspective on life. When I mention my hometown, people automatically assume that I dodged bullets on the way to school every day. But it was nothing like that. I had two strong, hard-working parents, who still live in Compton today. The foundation they laid – faith in God, hard work and education – is responsible for who I am and what I have achieved.

I'm an avid reader who enjoys reading both commercial and literary fiction. I enjoy a broad spectrum of writers, so it's impossible for me to pick a favorite book. But if there's one book that impacted me more than any other, it would have to be Claude Brown's Manchild in the Promised Land. I can still remember stumbling across a copy of the book at my aunt's house when I was about twelve. It was the first book I remember reading that had African-American characters and I was thrilled to be reading about people who looked like me. It was also a very gritty and graphic coming of age story. I promptly "borrowed" the book without asking for permission for fear that my aunt would think I was too young to be reading such a sexually graphic book. After that, I developed an insatiable appetite for African-American fiction. That led me to James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, Richard Wright, Toni Morrison and many, many other great writers.

• How did you feel when you saw your first book on the shelf? I still have a very vivid memory of seeing Every Reasonable Doubt on the shelf at the Barnes and Noble near my home in February 2006. I went to the store on the book's scheduled release date, not really expecting to find it. My stepson and I searched the shelves but couldn't find it. I was about to leave, but decided to, ask for it at the reception desk. To my delight, the clerk found it and led us to the book. I just stood there staring at it. So much blood, sweat and tears led me to this point. My stepson took out his cell phone and snapped a picture of me holding the book. And just as I started to started to tear up, he promptly warned me not to embarrass him by crying in the store.

• What is your process for creating a novel? Do the characters speak to you? I will spend any where from a few weeks to as long as three months outlining a book before I sit down to write. I also mull over my story a lot. I'm thinking about it in the shower, while I'm standing in line at the grocery story, during my 45-minute commute to work. I can almost see each chapter as if it were a scene in a movie. Only after I have a completed outline do I start writing. And when I write, I go from page one to the last page without doing much editing. For me, it's psychologically motivating to complete that first draft, even if it's so bad I'd never dare show it to anyone. Once I have a finished first draft, then the real writing starts. I revise, and revise and revise some more. That process can last six months or more.

• How do you spend your free time?Free time? What's that? Writing is how I spend my free time and I love every minute of it. I still work part-time as a lawyer and when I'm not at work, I'm usually someplace writing – be it at home, the library or the nearest Starbucks. Sometimes I write early in the morning before work, other times I'm up until one or two in the morning typing away on my laptop. My most productive writing time is when I can get away from home and lock myself in my timeshare in Palm Desert for a weekend. When I'm in that environment, the writing is non-stop. When I'm writing, I'm happy.

• Share with us your latest news and book releases. I’m extremely excited about the upcoming release of my fourth legal thriller and first stand-alone novel, Buying Time, which goes on sale November 1st. In Buying Time, Waverly Sloan is a down-on-his-luck lawyer who comes to the aid of terminally ill people in desperate need of cash. Waverly finds investors eager to advance his dying clients thousands of dollars—including a hefty broker's fee for himself—in exchange for rights to their life insurance policies. Once the clients take their last breath, the investors reap a hefty return on their investment. When Waverly's clients start dying sooner than they should, both Waverly, and a high-powered lawyer who’s bucking to become the next U.S. Attorney General, are unwittingly drawn into a perilous web of greed, blackmail and murder.

You can read excerpts from all my books at my website:
http://www.pamelasamuels-young.com/

To schedule a visit with Pamela, email her at author@pamelasamuelsyoung.com

Buying Time by Pamela Samuels Young
ISBN-10: 098156271X ISBN-13: 978-0981562711

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