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Martin Luther King
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Share with your Children
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Life Without Black People
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A very humorous and revealing story is told about a group of white people who were fed up with African Americans, so they joined together and wished themselves away. They passed through a deep dark tunnel and emerged in sort of a twilight zone where there is an America without black people.
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At first these white people breathed a sigh of relief.
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‘At last’, they said, ‘no more crime, drugs, violence and welfare.’
. All of the blacks have gone! Then suddenly, reality set in. The ‘NEW AMERICA’ is not America at all - only a barren land. Read More
Feb 07 2012
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Where there is great love, there are always miracles.
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- Willa Cather
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Jan 11 2012
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
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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 "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
Posted: under "A TASTE of the TROPICS", "DID YOU KNOW".
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Fabulous 5-Minute Fudge Wreath
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Make this easy and delicious fudge wreath this season! It’s the perfect treat to give friends and family during the holidays. Get the kids involved and make a few extra for last-minute gifts.
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SERVINGS: 32
PREP: 5 min + chilling
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INGREDIENTS:
Unsalted butter, softened
One 12-ounce package semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk (save the can)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
One 8-ounce can walnuts, plus more for topping
½ cup raisins or dried currants (a couple of handfuls)
Candied red and green cherries (optional)
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with softened butter. Pour the chocolate and butterscotch Read More
Dec 20 2011