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Real Talk: Happy Birthday Rev. King

01.21.2013

Today we celebrate the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as a national holiday.  It seems that every year on this day, I get sad.  It really bothers me that I live in the city where he was killed.  I know I wasn’t there, wasn’t even a thought in my mom’s mind, [...]

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Great Gifts for the Musicians in Your Life

11.07.2012

Just about everyone can think of someone in their life that has expressed an interest in playing music. It may be a family member, or perhaps simply a distant friend. Nevertheless, the holiday season is fast approaching, and many people are striving to come up with ideas for gift giving. There are a variety of [...]

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Get Energy Smart with GE #cbias #gelightingcfk

10.18.2012

As part of my partnership with GE, I received coupons for my GE light bulbs. All opinions posted about my GE Lighting experience are my own. As parents, guardians, aunts, uncles, and responsible adults, one of our biggest responsibilities is to teach our children to be better than us.  In doing this I feel it’s [...]

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Rainbow in the Cloud

08.26.2012

Yesterday evening I had the opportunity to see Maya Angelou.  I never thought in a million years that this would happen.  I’ve loved her work since my 9th English teacher introduced me to her.  Her stories, her poetry… HER! The purpose of Dr. Angelou’s visit was to speak at an event for a local nonprofit.  [...]

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Flowers for the Living

07.20.2012

This morning was a real shocker for me.  The last I checked, 12 people were reported dead as a result of the mass shooting in the Colorado movie theater.  71 were reported as injured.  Tragic…  As I transitioned into my daily routine of breathing, praying, breathing, meditating, breathing and praying, I thanked God for my [...]

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Facebook Adds Calendar and List View to Events Page

07.12.2012

Yesterday I shared how to export Facebook events to your personal calendar so that you won’t be tardy for the party.  However, it seems that while I was writing that post, Facebook was working some more magic.  Maybe they’re trying to kiss and make up for the email fiasco. Facebook has updated the Events page [...]

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Our Deepest Fear…

06.08.2012

I’ve been having many talks with people about talent, fear and courage… Here a  clip from one of my favorite movies, Coach Carter, that’s based on a true story.  Many of you may have read the poem, Our Deepest Fear by Marianne Williamson.  If not check it out here and Happy Friday!   Our Deepest [...]

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Mood foods

06.06.2012

  Me: My name is Notorious Spinks and I’m an emotional eater! You: Yaaa Spinks! Yes the first step to getting past any problem is admitting you have one, right?  Well in admitting that I have a problem and I’ve been looking for ways to overcome it or at least manage it.  With the numerous [...]

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Attend Blogging While Brown on Me!!!

05.05.2011

Hey Spinkys! Thanks for stopping by!  I just wanted to drop a quick post about the Black Weblog Awards & Blogging While Brown. This year the Black Weblog Awards added a new category, Best Book/Literary/Author Blog.  Of course you know I’d love for you to nominate me.  Nominations ends May 7th so go on over [...]

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The Best Shoes for a Work-out

02.18.2011

It’s official Spinkys!  I’ve found me a personal trainer and we meet tomorrow to go over my goals, etc.  I’m so excited.  My friend girl is going to her and she’s lost 30lbs since the beginning of the year.  I’m loving that!  So technically, I’ve found the trainer and the workout partner.  A double whammy!  [...]

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