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Taking a moment to talk about my father taught me and knowing how and what to pass on.

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Cookie Capers continues with more midgie-madness from my grandbeauty and my grandbuddy. Come on in and check it out!

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My warm Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Raisin cookies return for another episode of Cookie Capers. Come check it out...

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It's the 3rd episode of my adventures with my grandbuddy and grandbeauty. You all have been asking for more, so there is more to come! Check out what happened...

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Easter is in the books, but I figured I'd share what it was like for the little ones and why age truly matters.

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...and so it begins. The adventures of Gianna and Kamari, The "Cookie Capers"!

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Mother's Day is in the books, that doesn't mean we can't stop talking about momma! Here's a tale of that special woman I love so much who had a cure for everything back in the day...

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Closing out National Superhero Day with 10 Singular Superpowers I Would Love To Have. Check it out...

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It's Easter Sunday and this time we're going back to Sunday School with yet another "SMH" moment.

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A fun post for International Day Of Happiness. Let's talk about some dream scenarios for living...

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A quick message about what it takes to get me to dreamland...

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Life Doesn't Just Happen... (A Message For National Safety Day)

A message for National Safety Day

I remember when an old friend once laughed with me about a new scar I had just added to the vast collection on my body. He happened to be with me when it happened and remarked, “Man, I swear, only you get into the things you do. At least you’ve got your war wounds to back up your crazy tales.” The way he put it, I wore them as badges, given to me for constantly adhering to my personal Code Of…

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28 Days Of Black Cinema (2025)

My annual list of 28 movies to help celebrate Black History Month. The latest from ZootsBlogSpot!

February has rolled back around once again and so has Black History Month (man, these years just fly on by)! That means it’s time for my annual tribute to the African Diaspora in film.  If you’ve never seen my annual list, click below to read my past selections at the following links: 28 Days Of Black Cinema (2021)28 Days Of Black Cinema (2022)28 Days Of Black Cinema (2023)28 Days Of Black…

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School Is Out On The Electoral College: Every Vote Should Count

Answering the Wordpress/Jetpack Prompt of the Day: If you could un-invent something, what would it be?

If you could un-invent something, what would it be? I first learned about the Electoral College during a discussion with my teacher in 4th grade, circa 1976, election year. Before this talk, I was under the impression that Presidents and their running mates were selected by a system in which most of the nation decided who they wanted in that position. It only seemed fair. If 3 out of 4 people…

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It's National Quitter's Day, But We Ain't Participating!

A quick message to all of you still in the struggle on National Quitter's Day.

Today is National Quitter’s Day, the second Friday of the year. This is the day that statistically most people give up on their resolutions or goals. Wait, only after two weeks? Is that all they think of us? They’re saying we won’t make it two doggone weeks! Not you! You set your goals for a reason. You’re on your journey because things have to change! Don’t stop now! Some of you have chosen…

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I Was A Dance Choreographer (For A Day)

Tallahasse, Florida 1986 When I answered my apartment door, I immediately thought the girl in the doorway had come to see David, one of my three roommates. He was the one all the girls in and out of our church were crazy about, so it was nothing to see a new face at the apartment from time to time. That being said, I’m sure you all know that it was a surprise when she told me she was there to…

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Winter WonderLove Tales: Blame the Blizzard

Continuing the Winter WonderLove Tales series with a back-to-school New Year memory.

Nashville, Tennessee – January, 1988 Everyone in the Greyhound depot groaned in unison as the announcement was made that all routes had been delayed until further notice. It had snowed heavily, from my pickup point in Gary, Indiana all the way to Nashville, Tennessee. My bus was already behind schedule due to all of the delays and jams on the highway from the accidents. I sat on one of the few…