Nod and Smile

I wrote this song for everybody who is mad at somebody about their blessings.
Mostly for family, you know, cause that…that thing does happen.
So cousin so-and-so whoever you are out there: Heh heh.
–Jill Scott, on VH1 Soul

Yes, Jill, that thing does happen. And in my case, mostly with family (but not my cousins). Thank […]

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My hairdresser gave me a new hairstyle last time I was in to see him. Took off about 4 inches, and I loved it. Always got a great cut from him. When I had longer hair, though, I was bad about the “4-6 week” trim rule. But now that it’s shorter, […]

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I’m not one to do things on time.
After reading Alejna’s post on Monday, I learned about the Monday Mission, that many have been doing, and that Painted Maypole is hosting for the moment. Not a bad concept, and I’m glad to know about it now. This week’s mission: song rewrite/parody of song […]

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Holy crap, I’ve been tagged twice to do a “weird things about me” meme.
You kids with your fancy new words and terminology. I had to look up what a meme was before I could even start to contribute to one. And I guess I also needed to learn what that “incoming links” list […]

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1.  Since your name is so similar, do people sometimes confuse you with Joan Crawford?
2.  Do they shout lines from Mommy Dearest at you?
3.  How do you feel about toothpaste chemistry?

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1.  Did your grandfather really invent the paper milk carton?
2.  Were you really propositioned for sex by an international reggae star?
3.  What’s it like to mistakenly be in a drug bust?
4.  And along those lines, what were you doing staying in a brothel?
5.  You got married in New Orleans?
6.  You went to high school with […]

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