Paul Potts

I must admit, I'm not into opera at all, yet when I saw Paul Potts perform, I got chills. As much as I'm on the 'net, I don't know how I missed this. Anyway, he apparently won his season of Britain's Got Talent, but his audition speaks volumes. What really got me was how the judges' faces go from bored and uninterested to tears and shock. Git it then Pa...

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So Precious

I received this email twice this week and just looked at it last night. This kid is too cute! All I want to know is how on earth did they get him to do this?Today's Shuffle1. People Everyday (Reprise), Arrested Development2. Jungle Boogie, Kool & The Gang3. Northern Star, Ollabelle4. Quote, Unquote, Abraham Laboriel5. Everything Changes, Aceyalone6. A Change is Gonna Come, Leela James7. Last Dance,...

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Preach!

My favorite song by Leela James is My Joy. Sure it’s a blues song, but it’s hardly a sad one. I’d love to share my favorite live version but it somehow vanished from YouTube and everywhere else on the 'net (probably due to an accident with the mic during the performance. Still, that’s just how fierce the song was because the mic incident didn’t even matter!). So I’ll just share this one. Actually...

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A good friend recently jumped the broom. I don't want to put all of her personal photos out there but I'm posting a few here not because she was a beautiful bride (which she was) or because the wedding was gorgeous (which it was) but please take a close look at the dress. The talented bride designed and sewed her own gown. No lie. Look out Vera Wang! Enjoy the photos, then take a look at the video...

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Update soon(Sorry folks. I'm having technical difficulties with the personal photos. As you can see, I took most of the slideshows down.)Regular posts will resume shortly...

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One thing I can appreciate is great comedy. If you have Comedy Central, try to catch the Henry Cho or Lynn Koplitz specials. They're hilarious!(Press play and the vids will work - promise.) Today's Playlist (no shuffle today)1. Hot Thing, Talib Kweli2. Sexy Ladies, Justin Timberlake3. Love Me or Hate Me, Lady Sovereign4. Tell Me, P. Diddy f. Christina Aquilera5. Long Way 2 Go, Cassie6. Paper Thin,...

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Poetry in Motion: LUAM

“In order for your body to move, your mind has to be free.”-LuamAin’t that the truth. This chick right here inspired me to run back to the studio after about 8 years of deferring my dreams. Throughout my young life, I admired choreographers like Rosie Perez, Fatima, and Tina Landon and dreamed...

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Divas & Girlfriends

“If there is any type of competition, it’s a healthy competition.”My love/hate relationship with women's magazines aside, I am loving the cover of the Essence holiday issue. Out of the two options, I chose this one, but I'm also digging the inside shot shown below. Be sure to check out the behind the...

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Fall Fun

Today's Random ShuffleThat’s How I Know, D’NellPoetry Man, Zap MamaBreak It Off, Rihanna & Sean PaulFontana Blue, Marco Di MarcoThe Way I Feel, Remy ShandDifferent Day, D’NellFall Into, StatelessCentre of Nowhere, Ladybug MeccaOoh!, Mary J. BligeYou Got Me (Live), The Roots f/Erykah Badu & Jill Sc...

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I’m a big fan of aromatherapy. I haven’t researched it and I can’t tell you which fragrance does what. All I know is that it works for me. Without my oil burner and scented candles, I’m a mess! Whenever I need to focus, relax, or stir up some inspiration, I light my favorite Pacifica* soy candles in...

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One thing I absolutely LOVE is music. As a little girl, I even wrote and recorded my own songs with a little tape recorder. Today one of my favorite, albeit little known, artists popped up in my rotation of tunes. Have you heard of Alice Smith? I don't know why music lovers haven't caught on yet! What...

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Cool Shoes

There's just something about these heels that I really like.Today's Top 10 ShuffleI Need Love, Robin ThickeLove Song No. 3, Me’Shell NdegeocelloSame S**t Different Day (Pt. 1), Jaguar WrightLove Poems, BilalTears Dry on Their Own, Amy WinehouseSatisfy My Soul, Bob Marley & The WailersI Don’t Know,...

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LOL Cats

I'm done. I almost fell out of my chair when I saw this. I have Strength to thank for this gem which she found at LOLCats. I browsed the site and this photo was by far the funniest thing I've seen all day.Sorry, no playlist tod...

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Out of the Office

A friend sent this email a few days ago. Funny stuffWouldn't it be fun to use one of these "Out of Office" email Replies? 1 . I am currently away from my desk, beating my head against the wall. Your message will be replied to once I have reached a level of numbness sufficient to cloud my vision to the point I am able to formulate an appropriate response to your request. 2. I am currently out at a...

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An Open Letter to Monday

Dear Monday,You are not my favorite day of the week. As hard as I try to like you, we just aren’t compatible. I thought we could work it out. You tried to make it work with cool prime time shows and Monday night football but the shows have jumped shark and you know I’ve never liked sports. I’m pretty...

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This Johnson's Baby Oil ad really stood out to me. The color pops and the photography is out of this world. I likeToday's Shuffle:Can’t Knock the Hustle (Live), Jay-Z and Mary J. BligeRemember, Me’Schell N’degeocelloRun to the Sun, N*E*R*DThank You Lord, Faith EvansSubject, DweleArise/Shine, Shekinah...

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I am a Queen

I love this ad campaign for Covergirl's Queen Collection for so many reasons.Today's Top 10 Shuffle:African Sunset, Zap MamaEveryday, JamiroquaiSweet Melody, Zap MamaDon’t Feel Right, The RootsWarning, GreendayI Need Love, Robin ThickeLiberation, OutkastOye Como Va, SantanaYour Love is King, SadeI Don’t...

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Apple Lover

Okay, I know everyone isn't necessarily a pet person but how can you not get a kick out of this?Chloe eating an apple!Add to My Profile | More Vid...

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Sage Advice

Amen to that!Today's Top 10 Shuffle:Waiting on the World to Change, John MayerBag Lady (Reprise), Erykah BaduBlack Man Know Yourself, Femi KutiI Know, PapaSanSuper Freak, Rick James (oh man! I need to separate my gospel and secular music STAT!)How I Know, The RH FactorKick Out of You, DweleBonita Applebum,...

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Just Fine

I'm a big fan of Mary J. Blige's music and I've always felt her sad songs were better than the happier ones. It just works that way with some artists. You know what they say, pain makes great art. However, I'm really loving "Just Fine," the first release from her upcoming album, Growing Pains. It's so positive, hopeful, and upbeat. I may be feeling down but as soon as this song comes on I seriously...

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Shano's Art

While surfing the web, I stumbled across some really great illustrations by artist Shano. I love her use of color and diversity. Her art will be on my wall (or shoulder, or checkbook cover) soon. Check her out.Today's Top 10 Shuffle:Makes Me Wonder, Maroon 5Juicy, The RH FactorRemember, Me’schell N’degeocelloHitchin’...

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Monster

I must admit, I didn't think I would be wowed by Monster, the singing cat. I figured he would just meow along to a song and cute though he may be, it would sound nothing like singing. I was wrong.Today's Top 10 Shuffle:Watching Me, Jill ScottTo Know You Is to Love You, Duke EllingtonGhetto Life, Rick JamesThe Return to Innocence Lost, The Roots feat. Ursula RuckerCleva, Erykah BaduLet Them Knock,...

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It's A Given

It's Friiiidaaaaaaaaaaaay! That's all I need to bring a smile to my face today. Enjoy your weekend.Today's Top 10 Shuffle:I Wanna Be Free, Femi KutiCornbread, Fish & Collard Greens, Anthony HamiltonButterflykisses, GoapeleMiss You, KemHot Damn, ClipseWhat You Gonna Do (Clean), Lil Jon & The Eastside BoysBrooklyn, Mos DefSlump, OutkastLet’s Go, Lil Jon, Trick Daddy, etc.Out of the Sky, Van...

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Lil Mama

I am loving this Target ad (taken from this month's issue of Real Simple). This little girl is just too precious! I love that she's rocking a twist-out too.Today's Top 10 Shuffle:So Good, Destiny’s ChildMore Than a Woman, AaliyahI Found My Baby, GAP BandGet Right, Jennifer LopezReggae Strong, Lucky...

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