I listen to this radio station every single day. I love getting up in the early mornin's dawn and listening to Dominique DiPrima on the Front Page( 4:30am - 6:00am - M-F). She's an intelligent, beautiful, insightful, funny woman. In my opinion, she is the 21st Century Harriet Tubman on the airwaves. She is soulful and deep. She speaks volumes of truth and shares her knowledge, awakening those who are ready, and will make one take hold of their conscious minds... I also listen to the Mid-day Massage, given by Kevin Nash ( 1:10 pm - M-F). It's beautiful...
Please take a moment to visit Stevie Wonder's Radio Station - KJLH Radio. I've mentioned it before, but now I'd like you to visit it, when you get a chance.
http://kjlhradio.blogspot.com/
C
Friday, October 10, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Allensworth Celebrates it's Centennial
Everyone should go on line and purchase a ticket from Amtrak (http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25528 ) and head to the 100th Anniversary of the all Black Towhship, founded by Colonal Allensworth, 100 years ago.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=24825
My friend Shirley and I visited the State Park back in February/2008 - and it was very very educational. Young and old, black, yellow brown and white were there. http://beverlyhillsbusinessexcellence.blogspot.com/2008/02/allensworth-ca-all-black-community.html
Everyone learned something about the history of the state of California and the township of Allensworth, CA, and what caused it's demise. Very interesting...
I'm so excited about the up and coming event. You're invited!
If you get a chance, do come.
I hope to see/meet you there!
Bisous Bisous,
Carla
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Rafael Saadiq @ Hollywood & Highland
Well, Raphael was bringing on the heat last night. KJLH Radio and MySpace had a listening party for him last night at Hollywood & Highland, here in Los Angeles, CA.
Oh my goodness, his performance was off the hook! His latest album entitled,"The Way I See It" is now one of my favorites.
Please take a moment and listen for yourself.
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=69995997
I have been a fan of his since the days of Tony! Toni! Toné! Remember the song - It Feels Good!? - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOl6pYXNzig
Then Raphael and a few other really good talent formed a group called
Lucy Pearl back in the late '90's, w/ Dawn Robinson(formerly of En Vogue) and Ali Shaheed Muhammad (formerly of A Tribe Called Quest). To this very day, I still love and play the song by Lucy Pearl - Dance Tonight (http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=33077157 ) - Did you ever listen to the strings and the horns on this song?...
Well, he didn't stop there. For the past few years he's been performing solo, and he keeps putting out a great sound. Last night he was doing his thing, and it was really good...
Raphael Saadiq has done it again!
C
Oh my goodness, his performance was off the hook! His latest album entitled,"The Way I See It" is now one of my favorites.
Please take a moment and listen for yourself.
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=69995997
I have been a fan of his since the days of Tony! Toni! Toné! Remember the song - It Feels Good!? - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOl6pYXNzig
Then Raphael and a few other really good talent formed a group called
Lucy Pearl back in the late '90's, w/ Dawn Robinson(formerly of En Vogue) and Ali Shaheed Muhammad (formerly of A Tribe Called Quest). To this very day, I still love and play the song by Lucy Pearl - Dance Tonight (http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=33077157 ) - Did you ever listen to the strings and the horns on this song?...
Well, he didn't stop there. For the past few years he's been performing solo, and he keeps putting out a great sound. Last night he was doing his thing, and it was really good...
Raphael Saadiq has done it again!
C
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
You Know What Words Can Do
My Mother is forever quoting the movie,
" The Great Debators" - The part when Forrest Whitaker's character, Dr. Farmer, is talking to Denzel Washington's character, Melvin B. Tolson, at a Sunday afternoon dinner party at Dr. Farmer's home. He and Tolson get into a heated conversation over whether or not Tolson is a good influence on Dr. Farmer's son. The conversation progresses, and at a pivitol point, Dr. Farmer jokingly says, " You know what words can do!" to Melvin Tolson.
It's true. If you ever think about it. Words can hurt or heal. It's just that simple. I remember distinctly reading somewhere in the Bible that " the power of life and death are in the tongue".
Be careful what you say to people. Once it's said, you can't retract it. Can't erase the hurt. I don't care how hard you try. So, think before you speak. Really. Life is so precious, and too short to go around spitting out things that hurt instead of heal one another. Of course, this is my opinion...
Until next time....Carla
" The Great Debators" - The part when Forrest Whitaker's character, Dr. Farmer, is talking to Denzel Washington's character, Melvin B. Tolson, at a Sunday afternoon dinner party at Dr. Farmer's home. He and Tolson get into a heated conversation over whether or not Tolson is a good influence on Dr. Farmer's son. The conversation progresses, and at a pivitol point, Dr. Farmer jokingly says, " You know what words can do!" to Melvin Tolson.
It's true. If you ever think about it. Words can hurt or heal. It's just that simple. I remember distinctly reading somewhere in the Bible that " the power of life and death are in the tongue".
Be careful what you say to people. Once it's said, you can't retract it. Can't erase the hurt. I don't care how hard you try. So, think before you speak. Really. Life is so precious, and too short to go around spitting out things that hurt instead of heal one another. Of course, this is my opinion...
Until next time....Carla
Saturday, August 2, 2008
DESIDERATA - found in Old St. Paul's Church in Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1692; author unkown.
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant - they, too, have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself to others, you made become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements, as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble - it is a real possessions in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many people strive for high ideals. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it transcends time and space.
Take kindly to the counsel of years, while gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune, but do not distress yourself with imaginings; many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
Your are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, there is no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore, be at peace with yourself, as a god in your own right and do not confuse spirituality with supernatural.
Whatever your labors and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul. With all it's sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
As far as possible, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant - they, too, have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself to others, you made become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements, as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble - it is a real possessions in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many people strive for high ideals. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it transcends time and space.
Take kindly to the counsel of years, while gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune, but do not distress yourself with imaginings; many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
Your are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, there is no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore, be at peace with yourself, as a god in your own right and do not confuse spirituality with supernatural.
Whatever your labors and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul. With all it's sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Hancock - the Movie, starring Will Smith
This past week just flew by, but what made it so enjoyable was going to see the movie, "Hancock", starring Will Smith, Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron.
Val and Jimmy called from Philly and said, " Sissy, you've got to go see the movie "Hancock". It was so good. As a matter of fact, I didn't want it to end!"
So, what did I do?
I called my Mother in San Francisco, CA and said, " Mother, I just got off of the phone will Val and Jimmy, and they said that the movie "Hancock" was great! We've got to go see it.
She said, " Okay, great. I'll be the judge of that."
You see, my Mother is the movie aficionado of the family. She's seen it all - so she thought. Well, I then called my Aunt KellyRose and we hopped in the car and headed to AMC Magic Johnson's Theater and saw the film.
http://losangeles.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/AMC-Magic-Johnson-Crenshaw-15.html
It was excellent! ( Okay, so my family loves film)
Got home, called my Mother, and to my surprise, she gave the film two thumbs up. YES!
So, do your self a favor and get out of this hot sun and slip into a nice cool movie theater, and see the film "Hancock" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448157/.
Let me know what you think....
Until next time....
C
Val and Jimmy called from Philly and said, " Sissy, you've got to go see the movie "Hancock". It was so good. As a matter of fact, I didn't want it to end!"
So, what did I do?
I called my Mother in San Francisco, CA and said, " Mother, I just got off of the phone will Val and Jimmy, and they said that the movie "Hancock" was great! We've got to go see it.
She said, " Okay, great. I'll be the judge of that."
You see, my Mother is the movie aficionado of the family. She's seen it all - so she thought. Well, I then called my Aunt KellyRose and we hopped in the car and headed to AMC Magic Johnson's Theater and saw the film.
http://losangeles.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/AMC-Magic-Johnson-Crenshaw-15.html
It was excellent! ( Okay, so my family loves film)
Got home, called my Mother, and to my surprise, she gave the film two thumbs up. YES!
So, do your self a favor and get out of this hot sun and slip into a nice cool movie theater, and see the film "Hancock" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448157/.
Let me know what you think....
Until next time....
C
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