Autobiography May 18, 2009
Posted by Morocco in Reflections.Tags: autobiography, books, life story, titles
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If you had to write the story of your life, what would you title it? Mine could be called “All the Things I’ve Done Wrong,” lol! Or to paraphrase a line from the Grateful Dead, “It’s Been a Long, Strange Trip.” Perhaps I’d call it “Ms. Understood.” Hmm, maybe “High Tea: Drinking Life One Cup at a Time.” What about you?
Hello, Cupcake! March 6, 2009
Posted by Morocco in Cool.Tags: baking, books, cupcakes, friends, gift, thoughtfulness
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This here is a gift from Rhonda! She knows all about my infatuation with cupcakes. I spent last night browsing through it to see what I will make first. Any requests?
Sweet!
Soul Food February 19, 2009
Posted by Morocco in food.Tags: books, bread, butter, comfort foods, cupcakes, eating, family, friends, mashed potatoes, meatloaf, memories, movies, munchies, Slumdog Millionaire, snacks
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I really relish a good meal and food comforts me in many ways. It plays such a big part in our lives–from wedding feasts to repast meals. Frankly I don’t want to be anywhere that food is not! I like to cook and bake as an expression of love and appreciation.
I need something to munch on when I’m watching movies or reading an intriguing book. In fact, this weekend I am going “slumming” at a friend’s house. We are going to watch “Slumdog Millionaire.” The evening wouldn’t be complete with snacks! I’ve requested spicy garlic hot wings from BW-3 and a couple of Red Velvet Elvis’. I plan to bring the champagne cola. But my friend has a well-stocked pantry, so I know I will be able to eat to my heart’s delight.
Food serving as a comforter is not a novelty. I feel embraced by meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, and southern fried corn. It’s just so inviting! With every bite I take it’s like going home again! I also like hearty breads slathered with rich, creamy butter. And pancakes, casseroles, and chicken and dumplings, grits (with butter, cream, and sugar!), sausage and gravy biscuits…the list is endless.
What about you?
Grace July 3, 2008
Posted by Morocco in Compassion.Tags: books, forgiveness, God, grace, gratitude, life
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The concept of grace has been on my mind a lot lately. In fact, I just finished reading two books that deal with this very subject, Grace After Midnight: A Memoir by Felecia Pearson and David Ritz and A Pace of Grace by Linda Kavelin Popov. I don’t think that this is a coincidence either. Grace, I know, has many definitions. Grace can be described as favor or goodwill, mercy, clemency, or pardon. But the definition that appeals to me the most is the one that defines it as ”the influence or spirit of God operating in humans to regenerate or strengthen them.” God is my strength and this is proven everyday. When it is all said and done I know that I have led a blessed existence.
It was only with God’s grace that I was finally able to gather the courage to go to my doctor’s appointment for a diabetes test, something that I have been putting off for two years. His strength propelled me forward.
He gives me the strength I need to responsibly raise Jazmine, Nicholas, Ethan, and Evan along side my husband.
He allows me to deal with Eliza in a peaceful manner.
Only His grace allows me to admit when I am wrong or have wronged others.
When I forgive others I am exhibiting His grace.
He gives me the serenity to accept the things that I can not change.
With his grace I am able to bear living without my mother.
Grace allows me to see beauty in my sorrows. The grace of God has moved mountains for me. In the darkness of my days the sun still seeps through. For he has promised…I will give thee the treasures in darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.
His Grace…
It allows me to teach where I do to the best of my ability, despite the many shortcomings of the district. Through his grace I have made a difference.
His grace has awakened me for the last thirty years-thank you Lord!
I don’t deserve it but He gives it to me freely regardless–even when I don’t feel it, it’s there.
His grace saves the day. Sadly, I am not always a gracious being, this I know. But He has placed it on my heart to be more so. He is watching and I am determined not to fail.
Therefore I am in practice. I want to be a graceful person in every sense of the word. Mind. Body. Soul.
Amazing July 1, 2008
Posted by Morocco in Uncategorized.Tags: books, children, Clara Harris, crime, family court, joint custody, law, marriage, murder, women
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I just finished reading Out of Control by Steven Long which is about the Clara Harris murder case. I also bought the movie for $3.99 at Blockbuster’s. The movie, I might add, was a horrible depiction of the events that occurred.
But what surprised me the most about the case was the following article that I read about how Dr. Clara Harris received joint custody of her twin boys while incarcerated. You may read the article by visiting: http://www.glennsacks.com/convicted_murderers_can.htm
I am interested to hear your opinions.
Mother’s Boys March 11, 2008
Posted by Morocco in Wicked.Tags: books
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If you think your BM is bad, check out Judith Farrell! Click the link below to see reviews of this thriller by Bernard Taylor. It was also made into a movie in 1994 starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Vanessa Redgrave, and Peter Gallagher. In my opinion, the book is much more chilling than the movie. The movie lacks the depth that the book has.
Judith made Eliza look like Mother Theresa! How does your BM compare to Jude?
