Posted: under "DID YOU KNOW", "LOVE is LOVELY".
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Aretha Franklin is engaged….

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Aretha Franklin is engaged to longtime friend William “Willie” Wilkerson.
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The Grammy-winning singer said in a statement Monday that she and Wilkerson are considering a summer wedding, perhaps in Miami Beach, Florida. The Queen of Soul wants to follow the ceremony with a reception on a private yacht.
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The 69-year-old jokes: “No, I’m not pregnant.”
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Franklin and Wilkerson became engaged over the holidays.
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Jan 03 2012
Posted: under Inspirational Poetry, Inspirationals.
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“Happy New Year“

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Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don’t we might as well lay down and die
You and I
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Jan 02 2012
Posted: under "When You're Down to Nothing God's UP to Something", Advice & Tips, Inspirational Poetry, Inspirationals.
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“Seize the Day, greet the sun, welcome the moon, wish upon a star!”
- Annie Danielson
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“DON’T QUIT”
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When things go wrong as they sometimes will
When the road you’re trudging seems all up hill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don’t you quit.
(~)~(~)~(~)
Life is odd with its twists and turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learns
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out.
Don’t give up though the pace seems slow,
You may succeed with another blow.
(~)~(~)~(~)
Success is failure turned inside out,
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Jan 01 2012
Posted: under "A Scripture A Day Keeps The Devil Away".
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MAY HE GIVE YOU THE DESIRE OF YOUR HEART
AND MAKE ALL YOUR PLANS SUCCEED.
– Psalm 20:4
Jan 01 2012
Posted: under "DID YOU KNOW", Advice & Tips.
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This favorite holiday drink is easier to make than you think; simply simmer together heavy cream, sugar, and nutmeg, then gradually combine with eggs in the blender.
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Serves 4 | Hands-On Time: 05m | Total Time: 20m
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Ingredients
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2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
4 large eggs
3/4 cup brandy
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Directions
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1. In a medium saucepan, bring the heavy cream, sugar, and nutmeg just to a simmer.
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Dec 26 2011
Posted: under "LOVE is LOVELY", Inspirationals.
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Wishing you and those you love
a richly blessed day!!!
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REMEMBER
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DO ALL THE GOOD
YOU CAN
IN ALL THE WAYS
YOU CAN
TO ALL THE PEOPLE
YOU CAN
JUST AS LONG AS
YOU CAN
– Anon.
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YOUR REWARD WILL BE GREAT DIVIDENDS !!!!!!!!!!
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Dec 25 2011