Happy 59th Birthday Mom

     I am so blessed to have my mother in my life. I often reflect on all the sacrifices she’s made. To earn more money my mother worked two jobs at a time to keep food on the table and pay bills. There were obstacles I witnessed my mother overcome. She survived cancer, endured a broken arm, […]

Hurricane Joaquin

Please take a moment to pray for the Bahamian people, tourists and expatriates affected by this natural disaster. The Bahamas is an incredibly amazing island country. I was fortunate enough to celebrate my 30th milestone birthday in the Bahamas, so it will always have a special place in my memory bank and heart.

Auntie’s Day

Today, not only do I celebrate the gift of being an auntie, but also my 34th and Carolina’s 12th birthday.  Oh my look at those puppy dog eyes. Mirror, mirror, on the baby jumper who is the fairest baby of them all? James (gasp) wait a second mirror did you just say James? You do […]

Weekly Dose Post #244

This is stuff I found while browsing the net. Check back every Monday for more… Joke of the Week: Eight things you shouldn’t ever say to a police officer… #1.) Aren’t you the guy from the Village People? #2.) You’re not gonna check the trunk, are you? #3.) I pay your salary! #4.) Thanks Officer, […]

11th Birthday Care Package Received

World Vision sent me a photo of Carolina sitting next to the gifts that were mailed back in May. It’s nice seeing her smiling face. It’d be nice to see yours too. May God bless you and all of your loved ones year-round. Oh, and guess what I found? A second photo inside the envelope and […]

Hey, 10 Year-Old!

I glued six googly eyes on the card I sent Carolina for her 10th birthday, this past summer. Single digit years (ages 1-9) go by so fast and for most of our lives, if not the rest of our lives we’re in the double digits. Let’s be realistic, not everyone makes it to the triple […]

Weekly Dose Post #124

This is stuff I found while browsing the net. Check back every Monday for more… Joke of the Week: Here’s some little white lies that roll too easily off the tongue: • The check is in the mail. • You get this one, I’ll pay next time. • My wife doesn’t understand me. • Trust […]

Shared Birthdays

I thought my immediate family members might get a kick out of this. A dozen celebrities who share our birthdays.  My father’s birthday is December 8th. Celebs who share it are Kim Basinger (actress), Sammy Davis, Jr. (entertainer), and Nicki Minaj (musician).  My mother’s birthday is October 17th. Celebs who share it are Rita Hayworth […]

Weekly Dose Post #109

This is stuff I found while browsing the net. Check back every Monday for more… Joke of the Week: A little guy gets on a plane and sits next to the window. A few minutes later, a big, mean-looking, guy plops down in the seat next to him. The huge man glares threateningly at his […]

Life Changing Birthday Wish

     I celebrated my birthday recently and wished for something special that could potentially change my life. If it comes true I’ll be sure to let you know what it was. Well, until then one can always hope and pray. But wanting this to come to fruition I kept repeating the same thing in my […]

Happy Birthday Sagittarius

Any person celebrating their special day from: November 22nd – December 21rst Playful and full of energy, Sagittarius natives are expansive, philosophical, & optimistic. Learn more about this fun Sun Sign. Inquisitive and energetic, the Sagittarius is the traveler of the Zodiac. Their philosophical, broad-minded approach to life motivates them to wander far and wide in the search for […]

Happy Birthday Scorpio

Any person celebrating their special day from: October 23rd – November 21rst  Deep, intense Scorpio may seem withdrawn, but natives of this sign hold within themselves rapid-firing brains and rich depths. Beneath a controlled, cool exterior beats the heart of the deeply intense Scorpio. Passionate, penetrating, and determined, this sign will probe until they reach the truth. The Scorpio may not speak […]

Happy Birthday Libra

Any person celebrating their special day from: September 23rd – October 22nd Sun Sign of harmony, relationships, and socializing. “I balance” is the key phrase for this sign, and when it comes to keeping everything on an even keel, a Libran will lead the pack.  Peace loving and judicial, this sign abhors being alone. Partnerships are very important for the Libran, especially […]

Happy Birthday Virgo

Any person celebrating their special day from: August 23rd – September 22nd Detail-oriented, and generous with an acute attention to detail, Virgo is the most dedicated to serving zodiac sign. Their deep sense of the humane leads them to caregiving like no other, while their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is missed. Virgos are often gentle and delicate, […]

Weekly Dose Post #3

This is stuff I found while browsing the net. Check back every Monday for more… Joke of the Week: A man asked his wife, “What would you most like for your birthday?” She said, “I‘d love to be ten again.” On the morning of her birthday, he got her up bright and early and they […]