In Memoriam

Let me introduce you to my sister-in-law Brenda. She has been a part of my life for almost 30 years.

She died on February 18, 2007 of a massive coronary at the age of 53.

Brenda was an important person. Not just because she was one of the best hair stylists in Newport News, or even because she was an usher at New Beech Grove Baptist Church. What made Brenda important was the unlimited love and acceptance that she offered to all.

Brenda or (Aunt BiBi) as she was called by her monumental number of nieces and nephews, was one of the least judgemental people I have ever known. Throughout my divorce from her brother Warren and the subsequent divorce aftermath, Brenda was Switzerland. Neutral.

Brenda bring joy into people's lives through her generosity and infectious laughter. She recently traded in her sedan for a 9 passenger SUV and she would gather as many of the children that she could find and take them off to Busch Gardens or some other fun place. She loved the children and they loved her right back. She would also do hair for women in the church who were sick or shut in.

We are much poorer for her loss. She also left us an example to live. One of finding your passion and doing it well. Her passions were the children and hair.

As I drove back from Virginia on the following Sunday, I saw a cloud shaped like a car in the sky. I said to my daughter Imani, "look at your Aunt driving the heavenly chariot around full of cherubim. She's probably going to the Angelic Great Adventure. Can you imagine her with the Heavenly Host lined up as she curls hair?"

We both smiled because we could really imagine it.

Happy New Year everybody!

This year instead of making resolutions that I probably will not keep anyway, I decided not to make any at all. Instead I will approach 2007 with an open mind and attitude, I will meet people and just enjoy the life I have been given.

"...the more I know the less I understand. And all the things I figured out, I'm learning them again. " by the great composer Don Henley.

Life goes on!

It's been a very long time since I've been here. As my young friend Terri says, " Stuff happens to me!"

Since my last visit I worked on the United Way of Central Carolinas 2006 campaign. We were only $800,000 shy of goal when I left. All of the other people there willl have to spend the rest of the month chasing money. The good news is that we did raise about $43,522,311 which represented about a 6.5% increase above last year.

The UW also celebrated its 75th anniversary in the Carolinas. Imagine, 75 years ago people pooled their efforts so they could make the ask of the community only once. It's grown to funding 97 agencies which offered 200 programs. I hope I will get the opportunity to do it again sometime.

I began online dating. So far I've met a minister, musician, plumber and a man who works for the feds. The minister turned out to be a slickster, the musician was too weird and the plumber was just creepy, we'll see what happens with the fed.

I'm actually getting out and meeting people. You know, I believe apple martinis are the next best thing to ambrosia!
I am throwing a party on December 16th. Why don't you come?

Come on in, the water's fine!

I am sleepless in Charlotte. Who in their right mind would be working on a blog at this hour when they are tired and their eyes are burning? Me, that's who!

Anyway, it's been a very busy week and I cannot wait for the weekend. I have given presentation after presentation and it's been fun, but I am a bit tired. Just drowned another year after all. Last Saturday I went to a qiencirena?? We had mole, tamales,enchiladas and roasted jalepeno peppers. Did I mention beer?

My wonderful friend Resa gave me Buffy- season 7 for my birthday and on Sunday I may have a Buffypoluzza! This Saturday marks Nilsa's baby shower. Wow, did time fly. Well, I'm off to bed now.
Ungrammatically yours,
Aeryn

Happy Birthday to me!

Well, I am almost done with another birthday. Another birthday! I have heard from everyone and now I can put this one in the corner to drown too!
Today was busy. I volunteered to work with the United Way as a loaned executive. Today one of my accounts had their kick-off for their 2007 United Way campaign. We had six agencies such as BSA, Alexander Youth Network, 2-1-1, Crisis Assistance, and some others. Great speakers, good music. It almost felt like I was celebrating my day.
I went out to dinner with friends. Thai food....mmmmmm!
I'm playing with my new IPOD shuffle and one of these centuries I amy find music to load onto it.
Anyway, life is good and I am going to bed!

my new passion...Hindi movies

I recently redicovered an old passion of mine. Years ago, I used to go to the $1.00 movie on saturdays where they would show the latest from Bollywood. And even though I could not understand a word, the color dance and artistry held considerable appeal.

Here is a snippet from the movie Ka Ho Na Ho.

The Boondocks-Allure AKA Huevito's Way

This is nice. Thanks stirams26.

Empty Posts

When I opened my blog the other day I noticed that several of the clips that I borrowed from You tube were gone.

At first I thought that somehow someone removed them. But later found out that the networks consider the snippets as proprietary property ;and the amateurs who linked these snippets to their own websites pirates.

I guess I never thought of it in that vein so the snippets are gone nevermore to be seen again. So sorry.

New Post

This is just a post to say that I haven't posted in a while. Sorry, there's no more.

(No words were harming in the making of this post)