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Re: What is a Bootylicious Diva?

Marvalus — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:39:53 -0000

I am undercover bootylicious...as undercover as I can be with all of this! tee hee hee...

But I use it for good, and not evil...I don't think that you have to flaunt it, and that it looks much better draped in classiness than trashiness.

Re: Fiddy vs. Kanye…Who Will Win?

Marvalus — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:49:29 -0000

OK, OK...As a music lover, and to be fair, I had to listen to both CDs, right? And I must admit that there are some good tracks on Fiddy's CD...and yeah, I do like the track with JT...but mostly because of JT...I also like the "I Get Money" song...it's trivial, and whimsical, but hey, it makes me move...

Re: Trapped In The Closet

Marvalus — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:57:48 -0000

Wow, you are quick! I just finished editing...thanks for your comments!

Re: Common: Finding Forever

Marvalus — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:16:38 -0000

Thanks, Boogie! If I could take a picture and have it look like that...I would...I would need a PRO-fessional pho-to-grapher and that costs $$...I'm trying to save the funds, ya'know?

What you mean I can make an ugly face (ugly face made right now)...tee hee hee...

Thanks for the prayers...I certainly will not turn them down...

Re: My 10 Favorite Songs (At the Moment)…

Marvalus — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:29:57 -0000

See...you know what I mean!

Re: My 10 Favorite Movies…

Marvalus — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:08:16 -0000

Hey thanks! Glad you like it so far! You are welcome back anytime...My son would have Pokemon and Naruto movies on here...that's the mind of a 12-year old...

Come back soon!

Marvalus

Re: My 10 Favorite Movies…

Marvalus — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 23:20:49 -0000

Hoodlum was good...Lawrence Fishburn and Cicely Tyson...together...in a movie! That's for real! There were a lot that didn't make the list...this was harder than I thought!

Thanks for the comment!

M

Re: My 10 Favorite Movies…

Marvalus — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:37:21 -0000

Scarface is an excellent Friday/Saturday night, bowl of popcorn, turn out all the lights movie...I love it!

Thanks for leaving a comment!

Re: My 10 Favorite Movies…

Marvalus — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:22:48 -0000

It was harder than I thought...thanks for dropping by!

Re: My 10 Favorite Movies…

Marvalus — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:47:31 -0000

Godfather dull and terrible, really? Oh boy! City of God is incredible...it is definitely worth a rental!

Enjoy!

Re: My 10 Favorite Movies…

Marvalus — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:16:17 -0000

Tee hee hee! I love the Lion King...it's a classic!

Thanks for visiting! Come back soon!

Marvalus

Re: God Bless The Child

Marvalus — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 13:28:53 -0000

Ms. Lynda...thanks for your comment...being a woman is hard, but it has its rewards too...What is unique and beautiful about us is that God gave us intuition, a sixth sense...we need to rely on our sense of "something ain't quite right" when we meet these brothers...I, however, have not given up...and I hope you haven't either (there are still some beautiful, honest men out there!)...

Thanks for visiting! Come back soon!

Re: God Bless The Child

Marvalus — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 18:33:31 -0000

You are oh-so-right, Danielle...that's what I love about being a full-fledged Woman...appreciating my own company and realizing that being alone does not mean that I am lonely...

I am so glad that you like the blog...welcome and come back anytime!

Marvalus

Re: God Bless The Child

Marvalus — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 20:39:11 -0000

If it's not on his Web site, I don't know...sorry!

Re: A Little MarvalusOne Poetry for Y’all

Marvalus — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 01:14:42 -0000

I have a secret dream to perform it live...with the finger snapping and all! (((smile)))

Re: God Certainly Knows What He Is Doing…

Marvalus — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:37:59 -0000

Thanks Rootz...

Re: God Certainly Knows What He Is Doing…

Marvalus — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:38:36 -0000

Yeah Rawdawg...I wouldn't exchange him for nothing...he is a joy...my joy...

Re: God Certainly Knows What He Is Doing…

Marvalus — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:39:24 -0000

Tanyetta - thanks and welcome...come back anytime!

Re: God Certainly Knows What He Is Doing…

Marvalus — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:40:14 -0000

Danielle - it took me a while to get here...now that I am here...I refuse to go backward...thanks for visiting! Come back anytime!

Re: Jamie Foxx and…Superhead!

Marvalus — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:44:20 -0000

I know, right? This chick (she doesn't deserve to be called a woman) has some issues...

Re: God Certainly Knows What He Is Doing…

Marvalus — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 06:31:03 -0000

Thanks! I appreciate your visit...you are welcome anytime!

Re: Jamie Foxx and…Superhead!

Marvalus — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:05:26 -0000

Cryz...you are correct...I don't have the right to judge...and my life is not affected by this chick who has decided to become famous by sucking dick and fucking men for money...my issue with her is she's on the radio and shit talking about "I'm telling my story so that little girls won't follow in the same path..." but she's still doing the shit! She's trying to pass herself off as a changed person, a person who "used" to do this kinda shit but she's still on the radio, talking the same shit, proclaiming that she's doing the same thing!

What kind of legacy is she leaving for her son? "My mom got rich off of sucking dick and fucking!?" I don't feel like I'm judging her; I feel like I'm looking at a chick with issues that everyone can see but her.

Peace,

Marvalus

Re: The Craziness Is Driving Me Crazy!

Marvalus — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:06:50 -0000

ECDweller...everytime I think of these faces, and wonder how many countless others there are, it breaks my heart too...so sad...

Marvalus

Re: I’m having a sleepless night…

Marvalus — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:25:58 -0000

I guess it has to do with the Scorpio in me...and I'm sure it has to do with the control issues that I have...but I sure would...and would hate every second even though I would go through the whole process like a professional!

Nice to see you!

Re: God Certainly Knows What He Is Doing…

Marvalus — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:28:50 -0000

Thank you Fefe! Welcome and thanks for stopping by!

Re: I’m having a sleepless night…

Marvalus — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:30:52 -0000

Ditto, Marcus, ditto...

Thanks for dropping by...

Re: I’m having a sleepless night…

Marvalus — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:46:34 -0000

Even though I would do it...it is disturbing and heartbreaking...I am the type of person who, if I suspect it, I need to know...but I would have to have some very strong suspicions to even go there, you know? The signs would have to be pretty clear for me to go "Alias" on him...but I most certainly would...

I would much rather find out than continue to be made a fool of...that's just me...but I understand what you mean.

Thanks for visiting...love your visits and comments!

Marvalus

Re: I’m having a sleepless night…

Marvalus — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:27:07 -0000

Thanks...I was inspired by a certain Jamaican poet to start posting my poetry on my blog...(((smile)))...

Marvalus

Re: I’m having a sleepless night…

Marvalus — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:27:56 -0000

Danielle,

Girl, I'm just crazy like that...it made me laugh too when I reread it...

Re: For Him 4/15/05…

Marvalus — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:56:56 -0000

Cooper: Yeah, I know what you mean...and believe you me, I've learned the lesson from that one...it could have been one of those dangerous, hurtful loves but it wasn't...I love him, he loves me but it wasn't our time, wasn't our destiny...I think I was more into it than him...honestly, I think I scared him...but that maybe is another poem...

Marcus: Relationships are difficult...they have their ups and downs, their ins and outs...but where would we be without the lessons they teach us about others, about ourselves?

Thank you both for dropping by...

Marvalus

Re: my 10 favorite actors…

Marvalus — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:33:15 -0000

You know what Goya...you are right...I made a mistake and meant to put Will at #9 instead of #7 (I mean he's fine at all, but fineness does not make you better than Al Pacino...What?!?)...

I can't wait for American Gangster either...another Denzel classic!!!

Thanks!

Marvalus

Re: my 10 favorite actors…

Marvalus — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:26:40 -0000

Oh, I know...I can't wait to get my hands on it...those voices reading the Bible? Wow!

Re: my 10 favorite actors…

Marvalus — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:54:10 -0000

Sidney Poitier is a King...that is truly the only way to describe him...he is someone to revere, someone you almost feel like you have to bow to and kiss his hand...such a beautiful man and soul and spirit...ahh...

Re: my 10 favorite actors…

Marvalus — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:39:00 -0000

Hey Debby...thanks for visiting...there were too many talented actresses to include in this list so there will be a separate list next Monday (be sure to come back to see)...

Re: Clifford…Why, Baby, Why?

Marvalus — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:43:21 -0000

I know...it is heartbreaking...another talented brother gone to the system...when he had a choice...sad.

Thanks for stopping by!

Re: Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby!

Marvalus — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:22:14 -0000

Tee hee hee!!!

Re: Clifford…Why, Baby, Why?

Marvalus — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:27:13 -0000

I guess I feel sad because I had hope for him, you know? There are only a few left in the Hip-hop world that I feel are still true to continuing to uplift it, to help it grow and mature, and I really thought he was growing out of that whole, "I need to be a gangster" shit. It really makes me want to go and grab his ass by the neck and ask him what the fuck was he thinking...how can you have the fucking world at your feet and fuck up so? So I guess I've grown out of my sadness and I'm mad as hell...

Re: Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby!

Marvalus — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:56:38 -0000

No, not really...it just gets REALLY intense...

Re: Clifford…Why, Baby, Why?

Marvalus — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 03:20:57 -0000

I know Danielle, I know...it makes me mad too! Damn ignorant ass brothers! I totally agree with you...and with me raising a son who listens to this music and me having to go behind every single fucking time and tell him, "This is what not to do, this is not how you live your life if you get blessed with the opportunity to live out your dreams" is so tiring...I do it because I love my son and I want him to know right from wrong and I thank God everyday that I have given him morals and values and he knows fiction from reality and he knows that T.I. and Michael Vick, and hell just about all of them fuck up, but this shit is getting old!

OK, my rant is over...I say all that to say, I feel you girl, I feel you!

Marvalus

Re: Change…

Marvalus — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 22:39:50 -0000

Thank you Rootz! It's something I do to release my feelings, my pent up energy...the book? Hmm, that is something to think about...

Thank you again for the kind words...I appreciate it...

Marvalus

Re: Just some random stuff…

Marvalus — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 22:46:16 -0000

I too am praying for Whit to comeback, strong and hard...that would be so awesome!

It's amazing to me that this story about this case has virtually disappeared; like it is resolved and there is no longer anything to talk about...

Halle has done some good work; her resume is very good...but so is Angela's, Taraji's, Kerry's, and countless other Black actresses who's struggles are way harder than hers...I hope she realizes that she is not the only one who finds it hard...in fact, her hard is probably easy compared how hard other Black actresses find it...

Re: Just some random stuff…

Marvalus — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:30:46 -0000

You know, that is a good idea...instead of complaining, do something about it...she does play the victim all the time, doesn't she?

Re: Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:39:32 -0000

Such fun! I am so missing Miss Erykah...I am running out of good music to listen too...

I've been to Chicago once...I had an amazing time! I've never been to NYC (it's on my list) I want to go to Harlem just to stand in the street and take in the atmosphere...and eat at Sylvia's (hahaha)...

I agree about the females in Hip-hop...it seems that they have been reduced to being tits and ass and that is it...

Thanks girl for your thoughts...I enjoy your comments!

Marvalus

Re: Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby!

Marvalus — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:47:11 -0000

What?! You mean it gets worse than this? Shit...

Thanks Ms. Vanessa...I will add you to mine as well...I checked out your site last night (this morning)(it all runs together)...me likey, too!

Re: Sunday Thoughts: Why Do I Blog?

Marvalus — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 22:53:39 -0000

Excellent reason! Isn't it wonderful to have someplace to record all those thoughts, and feelings, right when they happen (or at least, as soon as you can)?

Thanks for visiting!

Marvalus

Re: Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 22:57:30 -0000

I asked my son the question about the Crank Dat and he told me basically the same thing...in fact they had a Spirit Assembly at school on Friday and he and his friends performed this dance on stage...

Crazy thing about me and football: I hated football when I was married; wouldn't watch it; hated John Madden and that damn Monday Night Football Theme Song...now, you cannot tear me away from the TV...I go to 6:30 service just so I won't miss Sunday NFL Countdown with Chris Berman, Tom Jackson and the gang...and this is my second year in my fantasy football league...I know more about football than most men (and that's the truth!)...the only thing I haven't done is get the NFL ticket on Dish...I would be considered a total addict then!

Thanks for visiting!

Marvalus

Re: my 10 favorite actors…

Marvalus — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:11:34 -0000

SLJ has not lived up to his work in Pulp Fiction and Jungle Fever...but you have to admit he has chops, I think...

Terrence Howard is coming up, and I love him, I just didn't have a place for him...maybe I should have done an honorable mention...hmmm

Oh no! I would never leave off Lawrence Fishburne! He's at #5...After portraying Ike Turner the way he did, he would never be left off of any of my top actor's list...ever!

Thanks for visiting!

Marvalus

Re: Sunday Thoughts: Why Do I Blog?

Marvalus — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:54:36 -0000

Isn't it wonderful to have a place to release all that?

Thanks!

Re: Questions

Marvalus — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:55:27 -0000

Shaking my head too, AJ, shaking my head too...

Thanks for stopping by!

Marvalus

Re: Questions

Marvalus — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:06:25 -0000

Danielle,

No problem! I hate that it took me so long to check it out! You do know that Gerard and I share a birthday? I think that's a sign of good things to come...(((smile)))...

Re: My 10 Favorite Actresses…

Marvalus — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:46:41 -0000

I LOVE Lonette...I think I have seen every movie she has been in...Sparkle is one of my personal favs...it still makes me cry to this day!

M

Re: My 10 Favorite Actresses…

Marvalus — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:37:22 -0000

I had 22...Nia was part of the 22...I couldn't tell you why I eliminated her...she just didn't make the cut...

I struggled and struggled with Ms. Ruby and Halle...and I think I may agree with you...

Marvalus

Re: My 10 Favorite Actresses…

Marvalus — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:26:21 -0000

It was very hard to do...maybe I should have made it Top 20!

Thanks for visiting!

Marvalus

Re: My 10 Favorite Actresses…

Marvalus — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:21:38 -0000

Thanks Fefe!

Re: A Little MarvalusOne Poetry for Y’all

Marvalus — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:59:08 -0000

I WILL! I am currently looking for a Poetry open mic night or somewhere where I can do it in my city...I will post how it goes...

Thanks for your visit!

Marvalus

Re: The Beauty of Sistas

Marvalus — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:03:38 -0000

Love is poetry...and I love to see a brother in love with a strong black woman...I clicked on her myspace page and she is beautiful...you are blessed! It does my heart good to hear you so freely proclaim your love for her...and she for you! I don't even know you two and I know you have a beautiful relationship...awww! is all I can say!!!

Marvalus

Re: Love

Marvalus — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:43:42 -0000

I think I'm blushing...thanks!

Marvalus

Re: The Beauty of Sistas

Marvalus — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:23:54 -0000

Thank you Danielle...

Re: Love

Marvalus — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:24:44 -0000

Again, thanks!

Re: Love

Marvalus — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:26:56 -0000

Thank you Rootz!

Re: Brother Like Me…

Marvalus — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:39:11 -0000

I know...I know...I know...I keep re-reading it and it is so simple and beautiful, it blows me away...

M

Re: Brother Like Me…

Marvalus — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:36:26 -0000

Thank you Rootz! For both the compliment and for sharing your amazing gift...

M

Re: A Friday Full of Randomness

Marvalus — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:26:52 -0000

It's just threatening to rain here...no drops yet...I kinda wish it would...

I do too...that voice is so...amazingly sexy!

Have a good one!

Marvalus

Re: My 10 Favorite Actresses…

Marvalus — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 13:36:54 -0000

I know, right? I had to get them all in...and I still had to leave off some really good ones (Nia Long, Sophie Okenedo, Beah Richards)...but it's all good...

Thanks for visiting!

Marvalus

Re: Special Edition: Genarlow Wilson

Marvalus — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 15:38:06 -0000

Thank you for stopping by and reading it...I agree it is unreal...and tragic...but I hope he can face the world and put all of this behind him.

Marvalus

Re: Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:47:36 -0000

Hey, Ms. Adrienne!

Thanks for the Happy Birthday...I've got two weeks left to go...I think I'm just going to quietly let it come and go this year...I'll do my dinner at the Cheesecake Factory and that's pretty much it...

I do believe there is such a thing as a good parent...I also believe that children can get away from you, no matter how hard you try...you're right, it should be interesting...I'd like to hear what she has to say about parenting; she should be able to shed some light on why her daughter turned into a drug addicted party girl and how she got away from her...

I guess what I meant when I said that my people's problems are my own is that I don't want to put myself above them...I don't want to say, "Oh that's their problem," and turn my back and not try to help...I work in my child's school (mind you, we live in the 'burbs) but when I volunteer, it's the little black kids that seem to need the most help, like the little boy who is waaay behind in reading...and it seems that all he needs is someone to sit with him and read with him and be patient. Something that someone at home could be doing with him, you know? I guess that's what I mean. I know that I am a woman before I am a Black woman and I expect to be seen as such and I teach my son that (he is a young man before he is a Black young man)...I understand where you come from and I understand what you mean...

Anyway, this is a conversation that could go on forever...thanks for the talk!

Marvalus

Re: Special Edition: Genarlow Wilson

Marvalus — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 19:04:18 -0000

Amen, girl...amen!

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Church?

Marvalus — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:07:35 -0000

I used to feel guilty; I don't anymore...mainly because of the reasons that you have listed in your comment...I have very open views on a lot of things and I believe in God; I don't believe that He created us to judge others, I don't believe He created us to gather together to decide what's right and what's wrong...the Black church does have a lot of hypocrisy and I did get tired of the jealousy, the gossip, the backstabbing, the politics...it was downright crazy!

I'm glad to know that I'm not alone...

I will definitely drop by! You've got a definite blog fan in me, and I haven't even seen it yet!

Marvalus

Re: Questions

Marvalus — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:55:22 -0000

That's exactly why I put them as the best two...the show eclipsed with James' death and went downhill from there...at least that is how I saw it...

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Church?

Marvalus — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:15:57 -0000

I hear you RawDawg...I hear you...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Church?

Marvalus — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:52:25 -0000

Thanks Aulelia for the compliment...yes, church plays a big part in black people's lives...at least it used to...I think a lot of Black folks get lost in religion, instead of connecting with their spirituality and that is where the hypocrisy and all of the problems in the Black church come in. That's my opinion...

I agree, Cooper that the sense of community can be found in real life and doesn't necessarily need to be captured at church...that's why I no longer feel so guilty about not going. I get my spiritual connections from people at work, from people at the grocery store, from conversations in restaurants, from everywhere.

Thanks to you both for your comments!

M

Re: Brother Like Me…

Marvalus — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:53:43 -0000

Indeed, AJ, indeed...

Re: My 10 Favorite TV Shows

Marvalus — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:00:34 -0000

I like it...I liked Hill Street Blues (isn't that the one James McDaniel was on?) and I could give or take SVU...that's a good list!

Thanks Ms. Vanessa!

M

Re: Why I Am Voting for Barack Obama

Marvalus — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:48:52 -0000

I totally agree...it is exciting isn't it? And it is refreshing to see him, honest and real, accomplished and hard-working, committed to his family and to the country and to people and to making things right, staying in the fight...I love it!

Thanks for visiting!

M

Re: My 10 Favorite TV Shows

Marvalus — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:51:32 -0000

You know, I have the TV on while I'm surfing...but again, it's just background noise...

Good list...I liked Living Single and Fresh Prince too...I stopped really paying attention to American Idol after they cheated Elliott Yamin Season 4...he should have won instead of Taylor Hicks...

Thanks for stopping by!

M

Re: NBA Live!

Marvalus — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:24:27 -0000

I am both a basketball and football fan...we have a football team in my city, which is fun...but not basketball team, which is why I hop around as far as favorites...

Thanks for stopping by Lynda!

M

Re: Why I Am Voting for Barack Obama

Marvalus — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:27:43 -0000

Isn't it though?

You would think that the amount of money his campaign raises, the number of people that come out to hear him speak, and the amount of support that he gets would say that people are encouraged by his campaign...but that is not the case, unfortunately...

I am so tired of HRC being shoved down my throat because that is who THEY want...THEY being the media, the powers that be...it makes me ill...

Thanks for stopping in!

M

Re: Why I Am Voting for Barack Obama

Marvalus — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 23:30:09 -0000

(((shaking my head))) add one more reason I'm voting for Barack...

What a sad state of affairs our political/voting system/America/media is in...

Re: Leave Me Alone Today

Marvalus — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 23:31:13 -0000

(((giggles))) I kinda like being a rabbit...

Re: Leave Me Alone Today

Marvalus — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:04:49 -0000

Thank you Rootz...I'm a lover of words, what more can I say?

M

Re: Freedom Friday

Marvalus — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 02:05:58 -0000

I know...the football thing is a surprise to me too...(((giggle)))

Enjoy the art exhibit...sounds interesting...

I always bring my own food too...it's too pricey to purchase anything there...but movies always look better on a theatre screen to me...so I still go...

Have an excellent weekend!

M

Re: Leave Me Alone Today

Marvalus — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 19:45:59 -0000

It is hard to say no to a friend in need, isn't it?

I hope you get your weekend soon with your family!

Thanks for stopping by!

M

Re: Leave Me Alone Today

Marvalus — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 08:33:14 -0000

Thanks, Kia...I appreciate you dropping by!

M

Re: Leave Me Alone Today

Marvalus — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 11:06:31 -0000

(((smile))) It's all good...Thanks for dropping by...I checked out your blog...I am digging your poems...

Feel free to drop by when you can...and I promise to do the same!

Marvalus

Re: Questions…

Marvalus — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 13:39:03 -0000

I've missed you Ms. Danielle...thanks for your responses!

You are funny with that number 12...but I feel you...and I love me some Phyllis Hyman too...mmm, mmm, mmm...I Can't Stand This Living All Alone (I'm having a moment)...

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Letting Go

Marvalus — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 13:40:44 -0000

The older I get, the less patience I have...the less patience I have, the easier it becomes to set those boundaries...I've had to cut out some toxic people, members of my own family and you are right, it is painful but necessary...

Thanks, mami!

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Letting Go

Marvalus — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 13:46:09 -0000

That's right Rootz,

It is when we become comfortable that we are outside of our true selves...we are not being faithful to who we are...to what we need...

Thanks, brother, for your comment!

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Letting Go

Marvalus — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:43:53 -0000

Chelle,

My tolerance level is at the tip of my toes, I think...meaning I have very, very little left...I'm tactful though, not mean...

Thanks for dropping by!

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Letting Go

Marvalus — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:44:22 -0000

Danielle,

(((giggle))) I guess I'll get prepared then...

Re: Questions…

Marvalus — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:45:20 -0000

I'm always glad to see you!

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Letting Go

Marvalus — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:58:28 -0000

Coop...there has to be a key...somewhere...it is entirely too hard...much easier said than done...

Sauer...If you are getting more patient as you get older, I say, more power to you...if that is what works for you...as long as you are on the right path for you and you are happy...stay on it!

Peace and blessings all!

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Letting Go

Marvalus — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:42:46 -0000

Wow, this was a good subject...seems like it has touched a lot of people...I thought it was just me! (((smile)))

But on the real, in order to claim your peace, to claim your soul and spirit, letting go is essential...the negativity must go...

I'm glad to know someone is like me, Lynda...

Thanks for dropping in!

M

Re: My 10 Favorite Basketball Players

Marvalus — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:49:24 -0000

Yeah, I know...LOL...

Thanks for dropping in girlie!

M

Re: Why I Am Voting for Barack Obama

Marvalus — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 04:39:47 -0000

Thanks for visiting! I agree...why can't he win? That's what I hold on to...

Re: Phenomenal Woman

Marvalus — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:03:00 -0000

Thanks to both of you ladies...sometimes it helps just to read the words of Ms. Maya and soak in some wisdom...

Have a great weekend you two!

M

Re: Phenomenal Woman

Marvalus — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:31:07 -0000

You are sprung, Marcus...I totally expected you to say that! (((smiles and giggles)))...

M

Re: My 10 Favorite Basketball Players

Marvalus — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:32:24 -0000

I totally agree with you...there is Michael Jordan, then there is everybody else...Magic, ahh, Magic...I love me some Magic...

M

Re: Friday’s Musings

Marvalus — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 01:06:19 -0000

OK...Imma give it a chance...I just haven't been feeling the two radio songs...don't get me wrong, I love Alicia; I guess the change in her singing (is it a change or am I tripping?) (maybe it's just been too long since I really listened)...I will listen to the album and withhold my opinion until then...she is looking beautiful though...gotta give her props!

Thanks for visiting!

M

Re: My 10 Favorite Basketball Players

Marvalus — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 01:11:11 -0000

I stand corrected Jay...that distinction goes to Daryl Dawkins...thanks for the correction! And you are right, KG is nasty! I love to watch him on the court...the man is fierce! Yeah, the Celts will be in the Finals; I would bet money on that...

The young dudes, it's the potential that I love, the passion in their play, the fire in their eyes...I really only get that from a handful of them...I love Lebron because he seems to be the one who really stands out to me to be a leader...I just hope he doesn't turn out to be like KG and have his talent wasted on a team with no supporting cast forever...

I just gave up the ghost and started rooting for Chicago...had no choice...

Thanks for dropping in!

M

Re: My 10 Favorite Basketball Players

Marvalus — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 08:40:20 -0000

Hey Mike...thanks for the giggle of the morning! That villian MJ...classic!

I love Pat...raw and real, I say...

Thanks for stopping by!

M

Re: Friday’s Musings

Marvalus — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:13:48 -0000

Ooh, you wrong for that...but probably right! (((giggles))) But don't be talking about my fantasy baby's daddy like that...he got to have some money left over when we hook up! (((giggles)))

Thanks for stopping in!

M

Re: Questions, Questions, Questions

Marvalus — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:27:20 -0000

Mike, you crazy like me! I like you...I prefer to say that OJ has a guilty conscious (let's just leave it at that)...I carry shoes in my work bag, but in my purse? Nope...you crazy for the MJ airbrushing thing, you know that right?! I'm still cracking up! I can't even get into all your answers because I'm laughing too hard...

Thanks for stopping in! Enjoy the fight!

M

Re: Questions, Questions, Questions

Marvalus — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:29:25 -0000

Nate,

The pics in Ebony are FIRE! He does look...beautiful on the cover...there is no other word to describe how he looks...but I did spell Michael right, right? it is the "a" before the "e"?

Thanks for dropping by!

M

Re: Friday’s Musings

Marvalus — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:49:38 -0000

That's the second person who said it's just me...OK, I'll just listen to the Alicia album...

It should definitely be interesting with Creflo Dollar and Bishop Long...I believe that a church should take care of their pastor, but to the point of Bentley's and mansions?

Have a good Sunday!

M

Re: Questions, Questions, Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:53:13 -0000

I always love your answers to the Questions...

Have a good one!

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: No More Drama

Marvalus — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:55:39 -0000

You are so right, Danielle...peace is not appreciated enough...that's why I'm not giving it up...

Happy Sunday to you as well!

M

Re: Questions, Questions, Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:56:53 -0000

Well, I'm glad I am one of the places you decide to share your craziness...there is room!

hehehe...

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: No More Drama

Marvalus — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:36:33 -0000

Thank you Mike...I wish the same for you!

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: No More Drama

Marvalus — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:49:00 -0000

I was never told that "having control over others" thing...I had to learn it...the hard way...but thankfully, I got it...

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: No More Drama

Marvalus — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:35:41 -0000

Thank you...

Appreciate your visit!

M

Re: Top 10 Favorite Hip Hop Albums

Marvalus — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:07:52 -0000

You are crazy! Ahh, Tribe...I honestly had to decide between them and Nas...obviously, Nas won...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: No More Drama

Marvalus — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:08:53 -0000

That has become my adopted motto too...I'm here to listen but I stay on the OUTSIDE...

Thanks for dropping in!

M

Re: Questions, Questions, Questions

Marvalus — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:12:39 -0000

Another Pac fan...I like you, girl! I like the way you put it about the domestic violence thing...but I think I would add the anger...they don't know how to channel their anger either...it's just a mess of anger, insecurity, possession, and love...ugliness...

Where is this Scorpio team of bloggers? Sign me up!

Good answers!

Thanks for dropping by! Come back anytime!

M

Re: Questions, Questions, Questions

Marvalus — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:16:12 -0000

Mrs. Grapevine-

Good answers...I like the way you put the domestic violence answer...I would only add anger...they don't know how to control their anger...it's just a mess of anger, insecurity, possession, and love...just ugliness...

Another Pac fan...I like you girl!

Where is this Scorpio team of bloggers? Sign me up!

Thank you for dropping in! Come back anytime!

M

Re: Top 10 Favorite Hip Hop Albums

Marvalus — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:10:37 -0000

I have to admit (ssh, don't tell nobody) after All Eyez on Me...Pac became so angry that I was almost a little mad at him myself...when Don Killuminati came out, I was like, "This ain't the Pac I know," then he up and got himself killed (I still think Suge had a lot to do with his attitude and his death)...but I love him, the early stuff was brilliant...

Man, I keep hoping that all the Outkast breakup shit is just them taking a break...they are just too good together...Stankonia...woo! Aquemini...woo! Speakerboxx/The Love Below...magic!

I loved Snoop back then too...the boy was just good...then he got some change in his pocket and lost the hunger...oh, well, it be's that way sometime, I guess...

M

Re: Top 10 Favorite Hip Hop Albums

Marvalus — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:19:40 -0000

Hey Mike...

Life After Death was just...too much for me...

Blueprint was classic...The Black Album just holds a special place...and yes I have heard the American Gangster...it is growing on me...I kinda want him to sit down for a minute though...

I love all Outkast so anything would have been ok...

I'll stop and check out the blog...

Talk atcha later!

M

Re: Top 10 Favorite Hip Hop Albums

Marvalus — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:05:54 -0000

Yobachi...well put about Illmatic...and Makaveli...Pac and Nas both knew how to put their souls on wax, didn't they?

Darkbrother...Outkast could rap the Alphabet and I'd buy it...they are just tight! That Ice Cube Death Certificate was definitely a close 11, but I cut it off at 10! (((giggles)))
Thanks for the compliment!

Mr. Marcus...You know, I love Jay-Z...always have, always will; he's one of those cats where he could possibly do no wrong in my book...I even like The Blueprint more than The Black Album; it's just the Black Album is special to me because it's supposed to be the end; it is supposed to be the finale and I thought, a great way to end a career. That's why it's here and not The Blueprint...

Scootermonk...Thanks! I wanted the list to reflect my all-time favs...so De La, KRS (I love Boogie Down but not as much as Pac, Jay, and The Fugees) and Rakim (the master, I agree) all receive an honorable 11-20 placement...

Thank you all for visiting...and Yobachi, I will definitely check out that series...I have a few albums that changed my life!

M

Re: Top 10 Favorite Hip Hop Albums

Marvalus — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:45:25 -0000

True classics...I could have went on and on...but only 10 for now...maybe I'll do a part two!

Good to see you!

M

Re: Losing Mom…

Marvalus — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:48:32 -0000

Marcus,

I had to put aside my issues with my mom and just let her be who she was going to be and accept who I was...it was hard to put aside all the craziness and hurt but I did because I chose to. Now, I still wouldn't call us the best of friends, but we are at least on easy enough terms where we can be in the same room and be mother and daughter (whatever that means)...I don't know what I would do if something happened to her, I do know that...

Has, you are so right...it doesn't matter; this man just lost his mother for crying out loud...I hate to see articles about it; just leave him alone...

M

Re: Take a Listen…Alicia Keys

Marvalus — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:52:42 -0000

Cooper - definitely check it out...I've listened to the CD pretty much all day today and I love it even more...definitely worth the money...

Yes Dani--I'm on board...I still don't like those two radio songs, but the overall album is just good!! She's good and I realize that you have to have songs that are going to sell records and I guess that's what the two radio songs are...but the CD is full of hits that could have faired way better I think!

Good stuff!

M

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Oprah Winfrey

Marvalus — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:58:28 -0000

Danielle - I love Oprah...she busted her ass to become who she is and I love the fact that she enjoys every minute of what she has. I selectively watch her show, catching the shows with the subjects that I find interesting...

She is worth admiring and that is why she has such a huge following...

M

Re: Brother Like Me…

Marvalus — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:59:07 -0000

You are so welcome...and so deserving!

M

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Oprah Winfrey

Marvalus — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:10:18 -0000

Anytime Mike...thanks for letting me know...

Re: Does Love Miss Me? 9/5/2007

Marvalus — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:44:12 -0000

Thank you, girl...

M

Re: Phenomenal Woman

Marvalus — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:45:07 -0000

Isn't it just beautiful and full of strength? I love this poem!

Thanks for dropping by!

M

Re: Does Love Miss Me? 9/5/2007

Marvalus — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:10:44 -0000

JD...welcome...

Thanks for your kind words...

Marvalus

Re: Does Love Miss Me? 9/5/2007

Marvalus — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:54:03 -0000

Thank you, chica...what a compliment!

M

Re: Does Love Miss Me? 9/5/2007

Marvalus — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:24:26 -0000

Rootz and Cooper--thank you, thank you!

M

Re: Friday’s Stuff

Marvalus — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:07:05 -0000

Ms. Danielle--

That Dunbar Village situation is terrible...and I agree with you; the fact that Black leadership won't say anything because it's a black on black crime is sick and twisted...

Ditto on Barry Bonds...

I totally agree on Elliott...more good stuff to come with him...

I see her mother and sister trying to take advantage of her as they call themselves trying to grow...that's hard...I wish her the best...

I am secretly in love with John Mayer so you KNOW I love that track!!! I so see myself in that song...

You are so welcome! I love the new digs!

M

Re: Friday’s Stuff

Marvalus — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:20:53 -0000

I know I am...I have listened to Continuum so much I think we are actually talking to each other! I just feel like we are in a room together, talking...ooh! And I love his Village Sessions (the acoustic CD)...the acoustic version of In Repair does me in, almost makes me cry!

Girl, that Voodoo is...is...there are no words...

I am feeling you girl...I got the Keyshia Cole playing right now...I haven't heard it all the way through so I thought I'd play it as background music...it's good...

M

Re: The Questions

Marvalus — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:52:48 -0000

Eleanor - Welcome!

19 - Cops...they are a tight fraternity with huge egos and badges...that is a bad combination...

17 - I don't want to believe it...but you may be right...sad.

10 - You know, I'm a freak for Bath & Body Works stuff...I just picked up the Velvet Tuberose today...hehehe

1 - Four-bucks...I love it! I've heard orders way worse than this...actually, your order is quite tame compared to things I have heard...

Good responses!

Come back anytime!

M

Re: The Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:10:05 -0000

Marcus - you are a fool! I am cracking up! I love your attitude!

M

Re: Friday’s Stuff

Marvalus — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:15:02 -0000

Marcus...'nuff said, brother...

I think you made my morning...

M

Re: Take a Listen…Keyshia Cole

Marvalus — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:01:12 -0000

Jay, it is definitely worth a listen...

Thanks for coming by!

M

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Oprah Winfrey

Marvalus — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:01:56 -0000

That she is Jay, that she is...

M

Re: Friday’s Stuff

Marvalus — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:37:57 -0000

Mike...It's hard to hold on when you are passionate about something, I know...I understand, the timing is suspect...

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts, pt. 2: The ‘N’ Word

Marvalus — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:18:25 -0000

That's the "corporate Marva" talking..."Sister Marva" may have a different response...it all depends on where and when the nigga word is used...

Now with the bitch thing...I've been told "You acting like a bitch" by a dude, never has he said "You a bitch"...I think that's two different things...I still went off...but that's a different story in itself...but between sistas, it's just casual convo...

M

Re: Take a Listen…Keyshia Cole

Marvalus — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:19:28 -0000

You a fool for that one Mike! Jesus jumped off the cross and walked out! I got a visual...you wrong for that!

M

Re: The Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:22:45 -0000

I know...sometimes it's hard coming up with 21 real questions...I try...good answers though...you crack me up!

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts, pt. 2: The ‘N’ Word

Marvalus — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:52:02 -0000

That's exactly my point...there are too many other bigger issues to deal with than the word...I know it is dehumanizing and demeaning, but stopping the use of the word is not going to solve any of the bigger issues facing Black folks...

Thanks for your comment...

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Changing Your Life

Marvalus — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:53:19 -0000

Thanks Danielle...you are very right...she is necessary...

M

Re: The Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:57:33 -0000

I think the questions are my favorite blog post!

12 - My exact thoughts...why she have so much time to read the blogs? What the hell is she doing paying so much attention to what people say about her? Girl, get a life!

7 - I know that's right...strange...

5 - I sooo agree...

4 - Hee hee hee

1 - I wish I could say the same...they got me with that Cafe Mocha though...seriously!

Talk atcha later!

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts, pt. 2: The ‘N’ Word

Marvalus — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:29:07 -0000

Ditto...

Re: Take a Listen…Keyshia Cole

Marvalus — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:19:00 -0000

I too prefer artists to keep getting better...but seriously, you think John Legend fell off?! Seriously!? I can't believe that...that second album is way better than the first...

Good stuff...and there will never be a replacement for Mary...NEVER!!!

Thanks for dropping by!

M

Re: The Top 10

Marvalus — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:34:02 -0000

I've wanted to try Bare Escentuals just because I hear good stuff about it; not because I'm unhappy with my MAC (I love my MAC) but I think I may try it just to have a backup...

And what's up with blot sheets having oil in them? WTF?! Are we supposed to be stupid?

Re: The Top 10

Marvalus — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:34:38 -0000

Have a great holiday Coop...

Re: The Top 10

Marvalus — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:43:11 -0000

I think I own almost every MAC Lip glass...I've just now gotten into the Stila...it's good stuff...I use the Studio Fix which is powder and foundation in one (I love that stuff)...it's just light enough to not feel heavy, but the coverage is great!

I haven't tried the Oil of Olay Quench...I will put it on my list of things to try...

M

Re: My Last Blog About Mike Vick…I Swear!

Marvalus — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:50:55 -0000

I don't know why this is sitting so heavy on my heart...I'm not even a really big fan of his...sure I watched the games and was excited by some of the plays he made, but that was pretty much the extent...

I know he fell for the okey-doke...dumb ass...I guess because I have a son and I try so hard to make sure that he knows the difference between right and wrong and being a leader instead of a follower, maybe that's why this is so hard for me to swallow...

I honestly don't know why...but I do know that I hate to see a black man persecuted because he made a mistake. Especially (even if for legal purposes) he owned up to mistake and said, OK, I accept responsibility and I will do what I need to do to atone...maybe it's because I expect people to forgive (because that's what Jesus wants us/expects us/tells us to do) but everyone is not like me and everyone doesn't know Jesus and doesn't have a forgiving heart.

OK, I've said enough...I will just continue to try to raise my son not to fall into the dumb ass trap that this Black man did...

Thanks for the hugs!

M

Re: My Last Blog About Mike Vick…I Swear!

Marvalus — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:43:58 -0000

I agree...

Re: My Last Blog About Mike Vick…I Swear!

Marvalus — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 22:22:28 -0000

You too!

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Maya Angelou

Marvalus — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:22:50 -0000

Danielle - Me too! Any Black Woman who makes me want to stand up and shout is definitely an icon in my book...Ms. Maya qualifies better than most!

Michael...Oh what I wouldn't give for that...wanna sell it to me? (((smile)))...I will have to see if I can get my hands on that Ruthie Foster...I want to hear that...

Thanks to both of you...Happy Thanksgiving!

M

Re: My Last Blog About Mike Vick…I Swear!

Marvalus — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:26:19 -0000

Texas - I couldn't think of anything more appropriate...

Marcus - I was mad, sad, angry, disappointed...almost every emotion you could think of, I was...you feel how I feel about the little white girls who go to jail for 35 minutes and cry and then go home to their fucked up lives...I am not going to go on because I'll just go to the left again...but you know what I mean...

Thanks to you both for your comments! Happy Thanksgiving!

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts, pt. 2: The ‘N’ Word

Marvalus — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:29:16 -0000

Scooter - that's a good visual...I like it...and I know what you mean...

Happy Thanksgiving!

M

Re: The Questions

Marvalus — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:34:40 -0000

Invisible -

19 - I so agree...

17 - Yep...that brother is gone...already...damn!

16 - I try with the "negro"...sometimes I slip...

14 - Gratitude Day is good...great idea!

12 - You would think these chicks (although I think it's mainly Gabby) have better things to do than sit around and read blogs and wonder why people are talking about them...get a life!

10 - Shit, if it smells good, I would wear a scent by Elmo...girl, wear that JLo!

7 - I knew that fool was on something!

And Friday definitely counts as a hood movie...I love it!

Happy Thanksgiving and I hope you are getting your rest!

M

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Maya Angelou

Marvalus — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 23:30:17 -0000

I know...isn't is awesome!?

M

Re: Thankful 11/23/2007

Marvalus — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 01:49:03 -0000

Ahh, yes...me too!

The food was good, huh? I'm glad...Thanksgiving is the bomb!

M

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Maya Angelou

Marvalus — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 01:49:50 -0000

Iconic is a word...(((giggle)))...she is truly that!

M

Re: Friday’s Random Stuff

Marvalus — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 09:02:57 -0000

You are right about the team...they really only left him with Brian Westbrook who is broken half the time too...but you know how they do...I do think Donovan is getting a bad rap, and then they go and get a new quarterback and he has to carry this load on his back...but on the other hand, I think he's trying to hard to be who he once was...

I have yet to see Boston play on TV (can you believe it??)...I can't wait...

Re: The Questions, The Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:52:14 -0000

Regina - Thank you...and you are welcome anytime!

M

Re: The Questions, The Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:06:26 -0000

Mike...I told you not to watch it! You got the same hard ass head I do...I was told not to watch it either but nooo, I had to go and find it...I am still suffering the effects...

I love your answers to the questions...you are a natural born comedian...

M

Re: The Questions, The Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:23:35 -0000

Cooper - Welcome back...I so missed you and your wittiness!

Eleanor - I love Ms. Paula too! Her unlimited use of butter has got to be against the law somewhere...but I love it!

Thanks and same to both of you!

M

Re: The Questions, The Questions

Marvalus — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:58:01 -0000

Ms. Danielle! How was the Holiday for ya, girl? I hope it was great!

21 - I think Elise better really think if she wants to be known as "Supahead" for the rest of her life...because I see the potential for that happening...

14 - That first Bad Boys began my love affair with Will Smith...ahh!

7 - And the more I think about it, the more I become aware of the fact that by the time they get into court with the R., that girl will be what, 21? She won't even be seen as a child (whatever her age is) and no one on that jury will see her that way and immediately, CASE DISMISSED!!! A shame!!!

4 - My auntie loves The First 48...that and something that has to do with Swat teams...

3 - I'm a big girl OK (but I'm fine) ((((giggles))) and I was taught (the right way) by my granny that all that extra hanging over your pants and fighting in your skirts and dresses is not cute! PUT ON A GIRDLE!!!! WEAR SOME SPANX!!! I saw this woman in the mall and I immediately wanted to drag her ass to the nearest lin-ger-eee store and buy her some with my own money! It was downright WRONG!!!

1 - The Queen knows how to use SPANX...(((giggles)))

Glad to hear from ya!

M

Re: My Last Blog About Mike Vick…I Swear!

Marvalus — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:01:47 -0000

You are so right, Orville...the justice system is not fair and media is so against black folks it is crazy...when these young white women can go to jail for no longer for 90 minutes for endangering human lives and MV has to go to jail for years for dogfighting? Something ain't right...

I do agree he was wrong and he should be punished...but his crime in comparison to drunk and drug induced driving? I think there is a serious problem? I think there is no noise because Black folks don't have a leg to stand on...it's a crime; what they gon' do? It's awful, just awful...

Thanks for dropping by!

M

Re: The Questions, The Questions

Marvalus — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:08:21 -0000

I know, D, I know...it needs to be taught in school...

Thicke is very different today...I had almost forgot the "old" him...I think I almost like him better that way...

Re: Top 10 List of Useless Trivia

Marvalus — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:09:13 -0000

Regina - tee hee hee...glad you got a laugh...

Mike - you are right...too much time, too much brain space...(((giggles)))

Marcus - I swear we are really related; you are crazy just like me...

Have a good day!

M

Re: The Questions, The Questions

Marvalus — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:10:10 -0000

Charlie Brown Christmas is a classic...awesome stuff!

M

Re: In My Opinion…LaTasha Norman

Marvalus — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:23:55 -0000

I admit...if it weren't for Black Perspective, Electronic Village, O Hell Nawl, and other blogs like ours, we wouldn't know a thing...thank God we've created a network of consciousness where we can keep each other informed...I'm glad to be a part of it and glad I can offer my support in any way I can...

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts on Tuesday: Womanhood

Marvalus — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:24:44 -0000

Sometimes I get up on my soapbox and refuse to be forced off until I get through with what I'm saying...you know how it goes...

M

Re: Top 10 List of Useless Trivia

Marvalus — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:26:13 -0000

Tee hee hee...too much time, too much brain space, like I said to Mike...

M

Re: The Questions, The Questions

Marvalus — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:27:33 -0000

I agree...I heard him say once that he didn't cut his hair and change his style to go "mainstream"...liar...

M

Re: In My Opinion…LaTasha Norman

Marvalus — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:44:27 -0000

Mine too, Regina - I can't even imagine what that family is going through...

Coop - I pray for Ms. Holloway's family, but even I'm tired of hearing about her case when the mdedia doesn't even bother to breathe a word about any of the many other females that have gone missing since Natalee...and she remains in the news! Where is the justice? Where is the equality?

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts on Tuesday: Womanhood

Marvalus — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:46:16 -0000

As you know, when I let it out, it is OUT!!! LOL!!! I do not hold back! That is what this blog allows me: freedom to say whatever the hell I want to...I love that!

Re: The Questions, The Questions

Marvalus — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:03:25 -0000

I didn't even notice the extra boobage until I saw this pic...you are right, it does even her out...

Re: In My Opinion…LaTasha Norman

Marvalus — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:04:18 -0000

It's a true shame...

Thanks for dropping by...

M

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Aretha Franklin

Marvalus — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:10:49 -0000

That is where the music has lost its beauty, I believe...too many of these young singers don't use their voices to interpret the lyrics; they are just singing to be singing...Mary J. ain't the best singer but that girl can make you cry with the way she puts so much emotion into her songs...you can almost feel her pain in some of those songs...that's what I'm talking about...Jill is the same way (I LOVE HER!!!!)...

What's bad about it? Mariah has a beautiful voice, she doesn't need to do all that extra shit...she doesn't need to try that damn hard...all she needs to do is sing...

M

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Aretha Franklin

Marvalus — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:08:42 -0000

Exactly!!!

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Aretha Franklin

Marvalus — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:11:47 -0000

Regina - they sure don't...and I love that Sparkle soundtrack too! That "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" is my jam!! And the movie is one of my absolute favs!

M

Re: A Few of My Favorite Things

Marvalus — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:14:58 -0000

Pat - I think that stuff has something in it...totally addicting!

Sistah - there is nothing more beautiful!

Thanks for coming by!

M

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Aretha Franklin

Marvalus — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:15:53 -0000

James - I don't know who Melanie is...but I will give her a listen...

Thanks for dropping in!

M

Re: A Few of My Favorite Things

Marvalus — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:41:16 -0000

Coop - it is so worth the $75 I paid for it...heaven, I tell ya...heaven...

M

Re: A Few of My Favorite Things

Marvalus — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:39:24 -0000

Sauer - I've drank so much Cherry Coke Zero I don't even like the taste of regular Cherry Coke anymore...crazy...

I don't like a heated blanket...but that mattress pad...ooooh weeee!

You do the same, darling!

Regina - thanks! It is very worth it! You won't be disappointed...my auntie told me about it and I just happened to be spending the night at her house one night and slept on it...I immediately ran out and bout my own!

Thank you both for visiting!

M

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Aretha Franklin

Marvalus — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:40:12 -0000

No music but I'm supposed to sign a petition? I don't think so...

Re: The Questions, The Questions

Marvalus — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 09:50:09 -0000

Marcus, you are crazy...

21 - I guess you are right about the C-list actress thing...but I still am kinda skeptical...we'll just have to wait and see...

20 - Right! I love a good phone just as much as anyone but I'm not standing in line for too much of anything...

15 - I guess not...I think this woman needs to be taken to the shed in the back and admonished hard!

12 - Well, you know my reaction to that damn video!

7 - The more I think about R, the more I become incensed. You know he's going to get off, adn it seems to be okay with the Black community that he had sex with this young girl...pitiful...

6 - Bitch-ass!

3 - But you've seen soem girls with the damn lumps and it is truly awful...do something with it!

1 - And you know this!

Thank you Marcus for your responses!

M

Re: Friday’s Random Thoughts

Marvalus — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:44:47 -0000

Mike - I will be curious to see how it affects her career (if it is true)...but why do you think men won't care?

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Letting Go

Marvalus — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:46:04 -0000

Lin - welcome! And thanks for the compliment...

Experience is often the best teacher...

M

Re: All I Have…Is Me 4/20/2006

Marvalus — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:47:52 -0000

Thank you Rootz! I appreciate you!

M

Re: Friday’s Random Thoughts

Marvalus — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:40:43 -0000

OK...I kinda always thought she was a lesbian myself...I think the opinion has always been that she is gay...at least among people that I have spoken to...I happen to have gay male and female friends so I can feel your argument on that one...

Thanks for responding...

M

Re: It’s Time for the Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 08:47:34 -0000

Mike! I always look forward to your responses on Question Day...

21 - GET TESTED!

18 - Harry Potter, huh? Well, I guess...

14 - I was caught slipping...usually I'm pretty good at keeping track of what my son listens to and what the meaning of this bullshit is...but this one slipped by me...

13 - ROFLMAO!!! You crazy!

7 - That Nina Simone joint could cause some serious damage! And that damn Tay! Ooh, I hate that damn Tay!

Great times! Thanks for your responses, bro!

M

Re: It’s Time for the Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:11:37 -0000

Hey Coop!

I don't understand...I truly don't understand how AIDS does not get the attention it deserves...shit how any disease that is killing people every day does not get attention! I won't get on my soapbox because I won't get off!

The Color Purple is my fav...I finally sat and watched Gone With the Wind all the way through last year...it was sprawling and magnificent...and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest...Jack at his best I think...

Now Michael Jackson I would see...the rest of the Jacksons can go sit down...

Enjoy that Gin and Tonic, girlie!

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Fulfilling a Purpose

Marvalus — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:13:05 -0000

Marcus/Danielle - Thank you both! You are both right...this is some kind of blessing and I plan to live up to whatever plan God has for me...because that is what I'm here for, right?

It feels so good it should be against the law...my heart literally feels like it is going to burst...

M

Re: It’s Time for the Questions

Marvalus — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:17:45 -0000

Danielle - glad to see you!

21 - GET TESTED!

20 - For real...

13 - tee hee hee

11 - I am too...the trailer is awesome!

Thanks for your answers!

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Fulfilling a Purpose

Marvalus — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 06:47:57 -0000

Thank you Regina!

Re: Top 10 Things I Want To Do In 2008

Marvalus — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:16:41 -0000

Hey, mami!

Ooh, Tahiti...yummy!

The big 40, huh! I want an invite to the P-A-R-T-Y!!!

Girl, the last concert I saw was Prince in 97, 98 (?)...not bad, but bad enough!

Good list!

M

Re: In My Opinion…Our Black Men Are Dying

Marvalus — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:11:30 -0000

Thanks Mike...I sometimes have to put my girlieness aside and come at my son real...he has his father in his life but he works nights and is not at hand when things come up and need to be dealt with immediately, you know? So I have to step in sometime and just be real with him...

Luckily, we have established a real open communicative relationship where we can talk about everything. Sometimes after some of our conversations I have to go to my room and be by myself for a while to release some of that "Oh My God!" but as long as it means that I get to hold on to him...that is what I'll do...

Thanks for the tips!

M

Re: Top 10 Things I Want To Do In 2008

Marvalus — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:35:24 -0000

Sara - Amen!

Regina - Age is something, isn't it? I am looking forward to Disney World...I'm at work already, ready to put my plans into action...

Thanks for coming by!

M

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Mary J. Blige

Marvalus — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:29:01 -0000

Danielle - Girl...we are so connected in spirit that sometimes I am in awe...that Mary album to me is probably my fav..."Beautiful Ones" is one of my top 3 favorite songs...I used to sit and listen to that song over and over again...the music is so lush and beautiful, it is crazy!

M

Re: Top 10 Things I Want To Do In 2008

Marvalus — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:31:10 -0000

Texas - I do that a lot too...and I think it's okay to put others before yourself SOMETIME...just remember to smile at yourself too!

Danielle - YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY! I'm so excited for you!

M

Re: All I Have…Is Me 4/20/2006

Marvalus — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:32:02 -0000

Thank you Felix...and welcome!

M

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Mary J. Blige

Marvalus — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:13:51 -0000

So true!

Re: In My Opinion…Our Black Men Are Dying

Marvalus — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:16:08 -0000

I agree...and it is one of the reasons I moved my child out of the city into the 'burbs...I don't care what people say, I want him to know what it is like to be a child...to be able to play outside and run with his friends and not (really) have to worry about looking over his shoulder...

M

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Mary J. Blige

Marvalus — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:55:20 -0000

Coop - Since I have a job now, I will go cop it over lunch and listen to it all afternoon...I am anxious!

DarkBrotha - You missing out on some gems, is all I can say...but the last album was truth!

Regina - I'm so happy from whence she came! And that "Just Fine" song is a favorite of mine!

Vanessa - Besides all of her crazy acting, drug-induced anger, it was pretty easy to see that she was going through something...and if we waited, we would get to see something beautiful emerge; and we did! I'm proud of her, too!

Re: In My Opinion…Our Black Men Are Dying

Marvalus — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:59:03 -0000

Ms. Vanessa - I think that is the worst thing...that these young men think they don't have a choice...they have chosen the streets instead of education, survival...

It is such a sad situation...

Thanks for the compliment...and the blessings and prayers...

M

Re: Top 10 Things I Want To Do In 2008

Marvalus — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:00:23 -0000

Thank you, IW! I am already working on them...patience is a virtue, girl! (((smile)))

Re: Friday Freestyle

Marvalus — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:23:10 -0000

Marcus - You are totally correct...I think him being Pres was contingent upon his retirement...when he decided to unretire, I think Def Jam shoulda fired his ass...why pay him Pres money when he ain't being Pres? If he thinks the game still needs him, he can't be Pres...simple as that...

You know, my aunt says the same thing about Bey...about the face and body...my auntie says she better make that money while she can...

Kanye! Kanye! Kanye!!

M

Re: Friday Freestyle

Marvalus — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 23:11:00 -0000

Hey Ms. Regina! I'll be right over to read why...I know I'm not the only one who feels these two need to GOT SIT DOWN SOMEWHERE!!!

Enough about T-Pain...he's wasted enough space already...

M

Re: I Got Some Questions For You…

Marvalus — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 08:32:45 -0000

Texas - Oh, I know it is! She's got them scrambling like eggs on Sunday morning!

M

Re: I Got Some Questions For You…

Marvalus — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:55:05 -0000

IW - See, I forgot all about The Cookout (I think I even walked out of this one)...and The Wash...what a travesty...

Re: I Got Some Questions For You…

Marvalus — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:42:03 -0000

Hi Brother!

21 - I kinda think so too...I'm reading the reports and I'm hearing about the excitement but after that wears off, then what?

20 - I agree...

14 - I wanna be in DC...it is cold as hell here in KC!

13 - Umm, Mayweather won...

7 - Naked, huh? Most of my guy friends sleep naked...what's up with that?

6 - Ain't that the truth?

1 - Man, The Cookout...ewww! That shit was so terrible, I remember walking out of the theatre on that one...I got talked into it by my son who wanted to see it because the trailer amused him...we was out about 30 minutes into it...

Thanks for dropping in!

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: What Is Sexy?

Marvalus — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:02:28 -0000

Ooh...we all have such thoughts! (((smile))) But sexiness is an individual taste, I see...it can't be defined as a collective voice...I can appreciate that!

Thank you all for your contribution!

M

Re: I Got Some Questions For You…

Marvalus — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:08:17 -0000

Marcus - Yeah, we're getting hit pretty hard with the freezing rain here tonight and tomorrow...sucks...

Ms. Regina - 13) I am so in love with Carol's Daughter now! It's my new favorite thing!

12) Amen, sister!

1) Good for you, refusing to watch that crap...and The Cook Out...eww!

Thank you for your responses!

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: What Is Sexy?

Marvalus — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:05:42 -0000

Slaus - Swagger...that is a good word...

M

Re: I Got Some Questions For You…

Marvalus — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:31:10 -0000

Hey Shae -

20 - No matter what color, it's just pure evil...

17 - That's what I'm saying...

15 - I need to be where you are...

6 - That's a good damn idea...

4 - Joe's a good choice...he has a new song they are playing on the radio that I LOVE!!!

1 - Ah, Pootie Tang...dang!

Thanks for stopping in!

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: What Is Sexy?

Marvalus — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:44:08 -0000

Mike - Do your blog post...I want to read it...I like your thoughts on sexy vs. beauty...good stuff!

Lina - Welcome! I like how you think...and I so agree!

M

Re: Top 10 Favorite Movie Couples

Marvalus — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:35:55 -0000

Danielle! My sister! Yeah, Ruby and Ossie on screen together are always good...and I completely forgot about Denzel and Sarita Choudhary in Mississippi Masala...spicy!

M

Re: In My Opinion…Politics

Marvalus — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:07:10 -0000

Shelia - Thanks for dropping in! Girl, it's too much...too much!

M

Re: Top 10 Favorite Movie Couples

Marvalus — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:08:40 -0000

Shelia - Yeah, that Devil In a Blue Dress...wooo!

D - I haven't seen that in a while...I need to pull it out...it's supposed to snow here this weekend...perfect for popping in a few DVDs and snuggling up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn!

M

Re: I Got Some Questions For You…

Marvalus — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:10:06 -0000

Symphony - Love the name! Thanks for coming through! I've never seen Sliver, but now that you've said it's the worst movie, I won't see it (((smiles)))...

M

Re: Top 10 Favorite Movie Couples

Marvalus — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:10:25 -0000

IW - So was I...but he wasn't paired up with anyone...imagine if he was...oooh weee!

M

Re: Top 10 Favorite Movie Couples

Marvalus — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:19:37 -0000

Amule! Welcome, brother!

I know, right? I may have to pop that one in this weekend...it has been on my mind since I posted this one...

M

Re: Friday Stuff

Marvalus — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 09:23:48 -0000

Msrcus - I so agree with you about the stee-roids...bunch of bullshit!

And Kanye...I love him...compare him to what else we got and he's a God...

Have a good weekend!

M

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Oprah Winfrey

Marvalus — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:46:02 -0000

Idetrorce - Thanks for coming by...

How you gon leave a comment saying you disagree with me and not let me know how or why? You got to do better than that...tell me...

M

Re: Friday Stuff

Marvalus — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 23:34:55 -0000

Mike - You are so right about work...things are tight but I still love it! It's a good "I've got good stuff to do" tight...

I Am Legend...I think even if the movie sucks, I will still think it's great (I've got a thing for Will...)

Of course the stee-roid thing is bs...

Arrogant and a crybaby is Kanye...not overrated.

Coop - Thanks for the well wishes!

I say the same to you that I say to Mike - I've got a thing for Will so even if it sucks, I will like it...

Of course the stee-roid thing is not a big surprise, the surprise is if they don't turn it into a "poor Roger Clemens" thing...

But overrated Kanye? No...

Thank you both for dropping by...

M

Re: Top 10 Favorite Movie Couples

Marvalus — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 23:36:11 -0000

Felix - I LOVED Sanaa and Omar in L & B...this was some good stuff! Fantasy, huh? Interesting...(((smiles)))

Thanks for the compliment...

M

Re: Saturday’s Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:35:35 -0000

Ms. Regina! Happy Sunday!

10— Very poor taste indeed...
9— (((giggles))) Girl, don't hold back! I will say this, if I paid $150 for one of those tickets and traveled all the way to NY and found out she wasn't there, there would be some smoke in the city!
8—I hope the same...
7—Nope...
6—You know he did...fool!
5—I don't entirely blame the cellphone comapany because as a consumer you have to read the fine print...but daggone!
4—I just want my family all here...I'm spoiled like that...the good news is, I have places to visit...I keep telling myself that...
3—Very much so...
2—No more to say to that one...
1—I knew you would be a supporter...you are also part of the inspiration...thank you!

M

Re: Saturday’s Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:40:14 -0000

Regina - I noticed that your comments always show up twice...I don't know why, but it'll work out in the end...

Peace,

M

Re: Saturday’s Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:33:44 -0000

Mike - Good to see ya!

10— I guess so...eww!
9— Exactly, fired she should be...
8— Whatever man...she's far better than she used to be...admit it...
7— The troll doll has his nose in all that Jackson business...
6— I've said it before, I will say it again...fool!
5— For real! Damn!
4— Ahh, Haiti...
3— I think that is what the protesters are hoping...it is amazing that people (Black people) are just willing to let him off with a slap on the wrist...
2— Yeah...fool #2!
1— I look forward to your opinions...I don't want to scare away the brothers; rather I want them to be encouraged to join in...

Thanks and have a great rest of Sunday!

M

Re: Saturday’s Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:06:54 -0000

Marcus -

10— I so agree!
9— She will get a slice of humble pie when Oprah dials that phone and cusses her ass out...
8— I think the same thing...
7— I agree with this one too...whose damn idea was this?!
6— tee hee hee...
5— No you don't...LOL!
4— DC and Nawth Ca-lina...good stuff...
3— I agree with this one too...we have similar principles, I see...
2— Exactly...
1— And contribute...don't want to scare the brothers away...I want their voices too...

Thanks!

M

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Nikki Giovanni

Marvalus — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:24:05 -0000

O - I read about her standing up to that dude...way to go, Nikki! What a strong, beautiful woman! I know it was hard for her, but think of how many people knew that this dude had problems and said nothing...tragic...

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Answering the Call

Marvalus — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:30:40 -0000

Thank you, Ms. Danielle! I feel the same way...I will try not to be preachy, that is not my intent...just good old fashioned, "Girl, let me tell you this, take it or leave it."

M

Re: Saturday’s Questions

Marvalus — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:34:25 -0000

D!

10 - Terrible!
9 - You know, I can't believe it; young and dumb, I guess...
8 - I guess, she was always kinda awkward looking to me...
7 - Gollum!? ROFL!!!
6 - Just a daggone fool!
5 - you are so right about that...
4 - Nawth Ca-lina...good people...
3 - I agree...I was one of those (for a minute) who was like, he makes good music, but then I got to looking at my nieces and these innocent babies and then I was like holdup, this dude is a freak, a pedophile and why should he be given a pass?
2 - Exactly...straight stank ho-ism...
1 - Thank you...

Soul sista!

Re: Friday Stuff

Marvalus — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:35:48 -0000

Chica - Don't I know it...I hear Will is flexing his biceps in this movie...I may faint...

M

Re: Top 10 Favorite Christmas Songs

Marvalus — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:30:07 -0000

Slaus - you a sho 'nuff fool...LOL!

Re: Top 10 Favorite Christmas Songs

Marvalus — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:53:54 -0000

What!? You talking about the Charlie Brown Christmas?! Christmas Time Is Here!? Boy, I think you just earned yourself a free pass to say what you feel like saying here for the rest of your life...

Re: Top 10 Favorite Christmas Songs

Marvalus — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:50:39 -0000

OK DB...you know I know about that Prince...I feel you on that one...

Re: Take a Listen…Lupe Fiasco

Marvalus — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:56:20 -0000

No I didn't post a link...I can't figure out how to do that (((giggles)))

M

Re: Top 10 Favorite Christmas Songs

Marvalus — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:57:36 -0000

Ms. Regina - I LOVE Charlie Brown Christmas and I watch it every year...faithfully! So you are not alone (with my 36 year old self)...

I'll be right there...

M

Re: Take a Listen…Lupe Fiasco

Marvalus — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:02:28 -0000

Mike - So have I - I love that Daydreamin' joint with Jill...and Kick, Push is it!

Man, I think I've found a new fav!

M

Re: Top 10 Favorite Christmas Songs

Marvalus — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:03:34 -0000

Mike - That Run DMC joint is funny! I laugh every time I hear it...

Thanks for the link...good stuff!

M

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Answering the Call

Marvalus — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:05:14 -0000

Thank you, Regina...

Re: Take a Listen…Lupe Fiasco

Marvalus — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:12:47 -0000

If you thought the first one was the truth...you are in for a real treat on the second one...whoa!

Thanks for stopping in Batemen...

M

Re: Take a Listen…Lupe Fiasco

Marvalus — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:28:42 -0000

Danielle - join us, will you? (hee hee hee)...

Slaus - I so agree...plush...the boy is good!

Regina - That spoken word had me at hello, you hear me? Very deep indeed...

M

Re: Top 10 Favorite Christmas Songs

Marvalus — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:29:52 -0000

Slaus - I allow a little ignance from time to time...

Regina - aww, it's funny...bad, but funny...

M

Re: 24 Things to Always Remember

Marvalus — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:46:05 -0000

Danielle, My Girl!

Thanks...good for you, taking some time off work!

Have a wonderful holiday and I look forward to what will come out of your pen, girl!

M

Re: My Faves…

Marvalus — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:48:44 -0000

Man, Man, Man...that dude...there are almost no words...

I really want Jaheim to realize that we get the "thug" thing...I just want to hear you sing, bruh...

I love Anthony and am totally in love with Lyfe Jennings...ooh, that first Lyfe Jennings CD had me in tears at some points...Anthony be telling some stories in his songs, don't he?

Colin Farrell...definite cutie...

M

Re: My Faves…

Marvalus — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:50:49 -0000

Ooh, I left off Van Hunt...that album was/is a masterpiece...What Can I Say (for Millicent)...shit, I just stop what I'm doing when that comes on...and that beat on Anything just begs you to get your groove on...oooh!

M

Re: My Faves…

Marvalus — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:53:18 -0000

Tee Hee Hee...Ms. Regina...you know you meant it...

I don't know, she must be made of steel...I would be walking around looking like Jimmie J. J. Walker ALL THE TIME!!!!

M

Re: A Tidbit…

Marvalus — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:45:14 -0000

Thank you, Mike...

Re: 24 Things to Always Remember

Marvalus — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:46:14 -0000

Mike...thanks, and I think so too...

You do the same...

M

Re: Friday Freestyle

Marvalus — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 02:21:52 -0000

Hey Batemen - Happy Holidays to you! I know, right? Good, googly, moogly!

I'm thinking about blowing this one up and hanging it on my wall...damn!

M

Re: Saturday Night Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 09:59:27 -0000

IW - tee hee hee - gotta be PC - murdering bastard...

Re: Friday Freestyle

Marvalus — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 10:00:52 -0000

I WOULD PAY MONEY! I wish they would even try to throw paint on a sista's coat...when they ambushed Beyonce that one time, she acted all shy and shit...let them try that with somebody from the hood!

M

Re: Saturday Night Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 12:10:29 -0000

Demetrius - Thanks for Stumbling Thru and thanks for the compliment!

I hope you return for more!

M

Re: Friday Freestyle

Marvalus — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 12:11:40 -0000

IW - I agree with you about Bey...she always looks about 5 steps behind...

Re: Friday Freestyle

Marvalus — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 12:27:52 -0000

Danielle! Whatever girl...you know she's "special"...I'd give up some stuff to watch Mary vs. PETA...

Ain't David getting his groove on!? I love it! He just let the music take over, you hear me?

M

Re: Saturday Night Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 17:50:38 -0000

D - Thriller? Please...like I said, they don't make 'em like that anymore...

I really miss DPJ...I pulled up a couple of snippets on YouTube yesterday...boy!

M

Re: Saturday Night Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:16:35 -0000

What's up DB? I understand that...time to move on...

Yeah, that Billie Jean was/is the business...but Beat It? Thriller? P.Y.T? Man, that whole album was hot!

M

Re: Saturday Night Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 23:09:11 -0000

Coop - I have to agree with you about Ike and Michael...Ike=not really; Michael=entirely...

I put Thriller on in the car today as me and my son were driving around doing our last minute shopping...we had an absolute blast! Kick ass music! I felt 12 all over again (damn, now I really feel old)...

Yeah, how ironic that she tried to write a parenting book with one daughter failing at a career and marriage and parenting and now the other daughter a teenager and preggers...how much you want to bet they turn this into some kind of money making thing though?

IW - Human Nature is on Thriller...good stuff...

You both have an excellent holiday...be safe!

M

Re: Saturday Night Questions

Marvalus — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 23:45:58 -0000

Thank you! I left you a message on your blog! Same to you!

M

Re: Merry Christmas!

Marvalus — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:44:04 -0000

D - Thank you so much! I'm glad that we have formed this amazing blog friendship!

I wish for you all the happiness, joy, success, and love that you can bear in 2008...

M

Re: Merry Christmas!

Marvalus — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:49:26 -0000

IW - now you know you would be on my list! I love your blog! I think you were one of my very first blogs visited when I first started this thing and I've been a fan every since...

Continued success and much love to you in 2008...

M

Re: Merry Christmas!

Marvalus — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:51:23 -0000

IW - It is my wish for you too! Officially:

May you have all the happiness, joy, success, and love that you can bear in 2008...

That does sound good, doesn't it? I think I'll wish it for myself...

M

Re: Merry Christmas!

Marvalus — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:18:46 -0000

Mike - You so deserve this award...I thought you would appreciate the icy cold beer!

May you have all the happiness, joy, success, and love that you can bear in 2008...(I've said it to everyone thus far, and it sounds good so I'll go with it)...

M

Re: Merry Christmas!

Marvalus — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:20:41 -0000

Ms. Regina - You deserve your award also...I feel so honored to give them to all of you!

May you also have all the happiness, joy, success, and love that you can bear in 2008!

M

Re: Saturday Night Questions

Marvalus — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:27:18 -0000

Mike -

10 - I could tell...it was...
7 - Perfect statement: "People have given him more power than he's worth." That is the truth. He was just human; vile and mean and sick, but human. But he chose a path and had to deal with the results of that path. The part about the media demonizing him; I think not...he demonized himself.
6 - Maaannnn, I been rocking Thriller all weekend...The way it starts with Wanna Be Startin' Something gets me going!
4 - I agree that not all the poets were good; some of them were just straight up wack...but there were always bright spots...those were the ones I miss...
2 - I bet you will be...whoa!
1 - Good for you!

Blessings!

M

Re: Saturday Night Questions

Marvalus — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:30:06 -0000

Regina -

10 - They were robbed, I tell you...ROBBED!!!!
8 - tee hee hee...
7 - I agree, Regina, I agree...see my answer to Mike above...
6 - "Lady In My Life" is some good stuff!
2 - Sounds like me...open gifts here, then head over to my Auntie's to eat, drink, be merry, and open more gifts...I love Christmas!
1 - Good for you!

Blessings!

M

Re: Merry Christmas!

Marvalus — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:46:42 -0000

O - You truly deserve it...I think you are truly gifted and I am so glad that I found you! I don't think your blog entries are too long; I just know that when I sit down to read them, bring a cup of something interesting along! (((smiles)))

Thank you for the compliment! As with everyone else, I wish you all the success, joy, happiness, and love that you can bear in 2008!

M

Re: The Beauty of Sistas

Marvalus — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:29:54 -0000

Thank you Oliver...I hope your Christmas was Merry...

Re: Saturday Night Questions

Marvalus — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:08:08 -0000

Mrs. G! Good to see you!

10 - I had to look back and take a look again...and again I'll say, I think Patti's choir was better: better singers, better sounding, better manuevers...maybe it was because they took it to church that they lost, who knows!
9 - For real...them kids is bad!
8 - To each their own I guess...I think they are carrying it a little too far with this mystery crap...but I'm just me...
7 - Well, he won't be speaking no more...that was probably wrong, huh?
6 - Nice choices...
5 - You know, I actually think she's going to make a better mom that her messed up ass sister...stepping up and taking responsibility for her actions is commendable...even at 16.
2 - I hope your Christmas was FAB!

Thanks for dropping by!

M

Re: What the Hell?!?

Marvalus — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:21:54 -0000

Chelle - I know, right!? I decided to use WTH to be a little nicer...but you know I'm thinking WTF?!

Nice to see you girl!

M

Re: What the Hell?!?

Marvalus — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:17:17 -0000

Cooper - Glad to have you back...

Here I am, trolling, as I normally am...and I run across this vid and I'm like...I NEED TO PUT THIS ON MY SPOT!!!

B Scott will be shown here frequently...he's a hoot!

Nothing like a Diva to lighten up some drama!

M

Re: What the Hell?!?

Marvalus — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:20:15 -0000

Gem -

I am so sick of R's ass I don't know what to do...

You can't be Pres and still make records...it can't be done...

I'm telling you...leave the White/Black boy alone...Will is too big to mess with...and too likeable...

And what makes it worse is that these brainwashed boys is defending his nasty ass!

M

Re: What the Hell?!?

Marvalus — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:22:02 -0000

Mike - my man!

I guess they are...damn!

I think I agree with that about J...I mean beside Kanye, who else was there?

Will is too smart to get mixed up in some shit like that...dude threw him under the bus for real...

No joke! Nasty, nasty, nasty...

M

Re: Merry Christmas!

Marvalus — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:23:19 -0000

Melissa - tee hee hee!

I just started e-mailing them last night...expect it soon!

You are so welcome! I truly appreciate what you have done over at AfroSugar! Truly beautiful!

M

Re: Merry Christmas!

Marvalus — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:20:03 -0000

Slaus - This shit right here is exactly why y'all is one of my faves!!! Tomfoolery at its best!

M

Re: What the Hell?!?

Marvalus — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:20:52 -0000

DB - it was, thanks!

I don't think he did any work...I think it was all about name association, the more I think about it...

R - his legal team got to be the best - I need to know who his Johnny Cochran is...

I agree about Will...but then again, the reporter=foul!

M

Re: What the Hell?!?

Marvalus — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 08:32:39 -0000

Hey Marcus -

I think I would be your accomplice...need a ride?

B. Scott - he cracks me up! And yes, he's seriously committed to his gayness!

M

Re: 2007 in Review

Marvalus — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:42:02 -0000

Thank you, Mike!

It's a good book...for real...very interesting! It's one of Oprah's Book Club books (which I usually don't like, her taste in books is very different from mine) but this was a good one...

M

Re: 2007 in Review

Marvalus — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 11:56:13 -0000

IW - Thank you, chica!

I hope the same for you...

M

Re: What the Hell?!?

Marvalus — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:40:13 -0000

That's a perfect description of B. Scott! I came across this video while trolling and fell in immediate like!

Re: 2007 in Review

Marvalus — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:47:00 -0000

Thank you Ms. Regina...I wish the same for you!

Re: What the Hell?!?

Marvalus — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:50:30 -0000

Regina - B. Scott is a hoot! Praying for those involved is all that we can do, I agree...now that Raz is saying that it never happened, something just don't smell right...this story just stinks to high heaven...

I feel the same way about R. and the girlie taking the picture...you don't go to court thinking you can take pictures like you at a concert; come on, now!

I so agree about Will and his behind...mmm!

M

Re: 2007 in Review

Marvalus — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:21:27 -0000

Thanks DB...OMG! You don't like Common?!? I'm shocked and appalled!

Just kidding...to each his own...but listen again...there are some gems on this CD...

Happy New Year to you too! Make it a great one!

M

Re: 2007 in Review

Marvalus — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:12:09 -0000

Longlocks - we can only pray and hope that the future holds something better...

Cooper - thanks! Wasn't Lovely Bones great? I still think about that book...

Danielle - Thanks, sista! Same to you!

M

Re: 2007 in Review

Marvalus — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:53:25 -0000

Shae - Thanks...girl, me too! I am so looking forward to 2008...ready for what the future holds because it has to be better than the past!

Blessings to you!

M

Re: Merry Christmas!

Marvalus — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:55:02 -0000

Noelani - You are quite welcome! I love GBAD...and you ladies do a tremendous job over there! I just wanted to recognize your work in some way...

Blessings to you and the rest of the ladies in 2008!

M

Re: The Beauty of Sistas

Marvalus — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:26:44 -0000

Lilkemet - Thank you for your comments!

I hope your New Year is wonderful and successful!

M

Re: …and I’m Feeling Good

Marvalus — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:48:51 -0000

I thought it was as great way to start the year off! And yes, it is Ms. Nina...one of my favorite songs of hers...

P & B,

M

Re: …and I’m Feeling Good

Marvalus — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:21:18 -0000

Batemen...don't you just love it!? I love this song...and it is so fitting!

Blessings to you in 2008!

M

Re: …and I’m Feeling Good

Marvalus — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:57:45 -0000

Sauer - funny stuff!

Danielle - Amazingly, I've just gotten into Ms. Nina's music...I am kicking myself at what I've missed!

Happy New Year to the both of you!

M

Re: …and I’m Feeling Good

Marvalus — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:51:08 -0000

Mike - I thought of you as I put this one up...I know how you love Nina...

Happy New Year!

M

Re: W2W: Being a Mother

Marvalus — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:53:19 -0000

They sure do, AJ...I agree with you about the love and communication...and the fathers.

Thanks! It's a tough job being a mother, but I wouldn't give it up for the world!

Re: Movie Watcher: American Gangster

Marvalus — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:11:28 -0000

SK - Right...Ms. Dee was absolutely brilliant in Jungle Fever...

Thanks...

Re: W2W: Being a Mother

Marvalus — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:02:45 -0000

Thanks, JJ...I'm hanging, with a lot of prayer and help...I agree with you about the good parenting thing; it has been shown and proven that single parents can raise awesome kids...on the other hand, I'm glad that his dad is present...

Re: Movie Watcher: American Gangster

Marvalus — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:03:25 -0000

It was...I admit, I was more than a bit disappointed after all the hype...

Re: Movie Watcher: American Gangster

Marvalus — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:03:05 -0000

IW - Why thank you!

You know, I didn't recognize Josh until his scene in the backyard...I was like "Damn, that's Josh Brolin!" He certainly has grown, hasn't he? I agree, he was very good...

Re: W2W: Being a Mother

Marvalus — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:53:56 -0000

Sauer - You are very honest and too funny! I love your view...oh, believe me, there are those days when I wish I could stuff him back into his father's testicles, and even my ovaries (the thought!), but then he goes and gives me one of those hugs and I melt like an ice cube in the sun...

Ahh, kids...and thanks for stopping in!

Re: Baby Mama

Marvalus — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:31:41 -0000

I agree, Yobachi...I didn't watch SNL much but when I did, I could always count on a giggle from these two...

Thanks a lot! I am keen on it myself...

Re: The Difference

Marvalus — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:01:55 -0000

D - I'm going to write about this one day...I have to learn, first, how to contain my disgust...

There are a few rays of hope nowadays...the artists you mentioned are in my loop too...but they are a rarity these days and I absolutely hate the fact that they are in the minority...

Re: W2W: Being a Mother

Marvalus — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:03:15 -0000

Thank you Danielle...

Re: Redux

Marvalus — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:04:35 -0000

I like the new look, and the 2.5...it's all good!

Re: I’m Busy Redecorating…

Marvalus — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:05:55 -0000

D - lesson learned...I think the mistake was my own and that is why I'm not too upset...

Re: The Difference

Marvalus — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:37:25 -0000

I know, girl...I know...

Re: Baby Mama

Marvalus — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:09:41 -0000

I saw this on TV and just cracked up! I may have to go to a morning matinee or something to see this one...

Are you saying I can't be "bright" Ms. Regina? I'm just kidding...I had to get used to it myself...something new!

Re: The Difference

Marvalus — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:18:58 -0000

I like that idea (about the categories on OSF)...I'll e-mail Mrs. G and see what she thinks...

But the hip-hop? I don't know what else to say...you pretty much summed it up...

Re: Old School Friday: Attention Please!

Marvalus — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:18:33 -0000

Don't be difficult, Marcus...do your research...

Wait a minute...are you calling me old!? :lol:

Re: Old School Friday: Attention Please!

Marvalus — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:36:35 -0000

tee hee hee...

Re: Artist Spotlight: John Mayer

Marvalus — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:51:06 -0000

His voice is just...beautiful...

Re: Old School Friday: Attention Please!

Marvalus — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:51:56 -0000

Tell him Regina!

I know you are ready, Ms. Regina...I can't wait to see what you got...we better not end up with the same thing! :lol:

Re: Artist Spotlight: John Mayer

Marvalus — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:32:21 -0000

Yeah, I am... :wink:

Re: W2W: The Pursuit of Happyness

Marvalus — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:34:30 -0000

It does seem to be in the air, doesn't it?

I am not unhappy, just unsettled and not quite at peace with the way things are in my life right now...I know there is a better place somewhere; better yet, I know that God wants me to be doing something else, something I'm not doing...oh, how hard I've been praying to get that answer! I think I have it now, and I'm moving on it...faith of a mustard seed is my mantra...

Re: Dancing With The Stars

Marvalus — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:52:57 -0000

Thanks, O! I'm beginning to fall in love with it myself...it is definitely a mood-brightener!

Re: W2W: The Pursuit of Happyness

Marvalus — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:31:27 -0000

Thank you all for your thoughts and encouragement...

IW...girl you are nuts! :lol:

Re: Artist Spotlight: John Mayer

Marvalus — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:33:24 -0000

O - I think he acts that way because he hates the "cute" tag...I have watched him in interviews and he is such a brat! But brilliance will do that to you...

As far as his choices of women...um, you can't be right all the time...

Re: Artist Spotlight: John Mayer

Marvalus — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:36:01 -0000

FD - he most certainly does...(((deep sigh)))

Re: Dancing With The Stars

Marvalus — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:10:27 -0000

Me too...they are cute together...

Re: Smokey Robinson on Def Jam

Marvalus — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:00:15 -0000

Ah, that was hot...good stuff! Thanks for the link...

Re: Dancing With The Stars

Marvalus — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:45:28 -0000

Boo on you, DB!

I'll admit, I only watch it because ain't shit else on...

Re: Smokey Robinson on Def Jam

Marvalus — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:51:48 -0000

Isn't this cool!? I was a little in shock first...you know, Smokey seems so...straight-laced. But then I got to thinking, this man is behind most of that music in the 60's..shit, he knows what he's talking 'bout!

Re: Old School Fridays: Grown Folks Music (1971)

Marvalus — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:26:19 -0000

Thanks, Shae-Shae...

I love Elton, Marcus...he is just good!

Danielle - Welcome! I hope you are enjoying OSF!

Ms. Regina - I thought I would leave the Marvin Gaye to Villager as well...when I did my research, I just knew that he would pick that one!

Danielle - I'll be by in a moment to check you out...

Quick - Don't you just love Auntie Ree? And she is playing that piano something fierce!

IW - No doubt...

Mrs. G - Happy b-day to the little Grapevine! That routine is something fierce!

Re: Commentary: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Marvalus — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:30:34 -0000

DP - Thank you for stopping by!

I so agree with you...we keep running around in circles and can't seem to break the chain...

Re: Old School Fridays: Grown Folks Music (1971)

Marvalus — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:31:34 -0000

Lisa - Girl, you did it for me with the Prince!

DP - Don't worry about the 1971...not everyone got the message! Glad you enjoyed the Elton!

Re: Commentary: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Marvalus — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:01:21 -0000

Harriett - You are welcome here...thanks for your kindness!

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Jada Pinkett Smith

Marvalus — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:50:08 -0000

Me too Marcus...it just is testimony of what they mean to each other...and it was almost like they were the only two people in the room...so beautiful!

Re: IMO: Did They?

Marvalus — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:53:11 -0000

Yeah...I know...I guess curiosity killed the cat... :roll:

Re: MovieWatcher: The Last King Of Scotland

Marvalus — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:08:47 -0000

I see your point, JJ...

Re: MovieWatcher: The Last King Of Scotland

Marvalus — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:16:54 -0000

Dr. Garrigan's character was very much opportunistic...I think I attribute that to his youth...

Forrest was just AMAZING! And Kerry Washington is always good...she lights up a screen...and I agree with you, there is always room for development of her characters...

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Jada Pinkett Smith

Marvalus — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:17:53 -0000

So true...

Re: Old School Fridays: Grown Folks Music (1971)

Marvalus — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:19:23 -0000

I really think this is just a song about being there for a friend, no matter what...I just love the song because it is deep and hits a spiritual chord with me; I have a friend that I feel this way about...

Re: IMO: Did They?

Marvalus — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:38:27 -0000

I ain't even mad at you, Mrs. G...do what you need to do!

But these two...they are secretive and sneaky and I think I like it!

Re: MovieWatcher: The Last King Of Scotland

Marvalus — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:39:14 -0000

It is a bit much at times...there were moments when I just had to turn away or close my eyes...but it was an excellent movie...

Re: MovieWatcher: The Last King Of Scotland

Marvalus — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:59:20 -0000

I agree Lisa! Once was definitely enough...

Re: MovieWatcher: The Last King Of Scotland

Marvalus — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:02:34 -0000

Cooper - The movie house just doesn't hold the same appeal to me as it used to...maybe it's the $10 ticket price?

AJ - I agree...Forrest's best movie indeed...truly amazing!

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: The Fear of Failure

Marvalus — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:03:19 -0000

Very good point, Ms. Lisa...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: The Fear of Failure

Marvalus — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:15:31 -0000

Coop - I like that term...I just say that I am "uncomfortably uncomfortable" and trying my damndest to regain some semblance of living life on a level that I know I can live it at...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Tupac Shakur

Marvalus — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:55:46 -0000

Duane - Glad to see you...thanks!

Yobachi - Don't get me wrong...Pac will always be #1 in my book against anyone...he was pure and true and real to the core...

Marcus - Pac in Juice was just...gangsta like you said...Pac as an actor was Pac as a rapper...he was one of the rare people who was able to fuse both of them together...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: The Fear of Failure

Marvalus — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:58:06 -0000

Sharon - I am glad that you are able to gain something from visiting here...

Harriett - I feel like I'm standing on the side of a jump rope that is turning, waiting on me to jump in...I'm indecisive and pensive...at a moment's notice, I'm going to jump in...I just hope I clear the rope and keep up the pace...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Tupac Shakur

Marvalus — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:56:54 -0000

:lol: Ms. Regina you are too funny!

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Jada Pinkett Smith

Marvalus — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:57:58 -0000

I think so too, Regina...

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

Re: Artist Spotlight: Tupac Shakur

Marvalus — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:14:32 -0000

It is so sad, D...those of us who did choose sides wasted our time arguing when we should have been supporting both of these brothas...of course, hindsight is always 20/20 and now I realize what a stupid immature waste of time that shit was...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Tupac Shakur

Marvalus — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:48:05 -0000

It truly does...but when you mess with evil for too long, you bound to go down...

Just like you said...I can't even begin to dream how it would be like if they were both still flowing, weaving their stories, fighting the fight...

Re: TV Watcher: Boston Legal

Marvalus — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:27:45 -0000

It's a good show...Shatner is just hilarious!

What's up, DB!

Re: What The Hell?!?

Marvalus — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:29:45 -0000

Danielle - I watched about 45 seconds of that vid and I just couldn't stomach anymore...

Naomi...um, yeah...

Did you click on the link and see the pics of the baby? It's so fascinating to see...I almost couldn't take my eyes off of her...

Re: What The Hell?!?

Marvalus — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:31:10 -0000

Mrs. G - Ain't she though?

Re: What The Hell?!?

Marvalus — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:32:39 -0000

Regina & AJ - First off, who in the hell is filming this mess?! And who in the hell thought of this idea?! And who in the hell decided to post these videos to YouTube?!

Re: What The Hell?!?

Marvalus — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:33:12 -0000

DH - I've seen one before...pure craziness! Do something ELSE!!!

Re: What The Hell?!?

Marvalus — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:33:50 -0000

Sharon - I feel you...

And Naomi...pure, to the core, CRAZY!

Re: What The Hell?!?

Marvalus — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:34:23 -0000

DB - That's exactly what I thought when I saw it...

Re: What The Hell?!?

Marvalus — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:35:28 -0000

Urban Thought - I know, you would have thought they would have picked up some shit off the floor...

I have seen the pics...it is just fascinating!

And you got that right about NC...nutso!

Re: Artist Spotlight: Tupac Shakur

Marvalus — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:37:27 -0000

Yobachi - I got you...

Mrs G - Now that's gangsta...and Pac's eyes told a story...I think that's why I thought there was innocence underneath all that thug...his eyes were so beautiful...

Re: TV Watcher: Boston Legal

Marvalus — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:10:07 -0000

I was watching BL last night and literally was laughing out loud at Denny Crane...William Shatner is awesome!

Clarence is just too true...I love this show!

Re: TV Watcher: Boston Legal

Marvalus — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:56:50 -0000

:lol: Not ill, O...just older and rounder...

Re: Commentary: A Young Hero

Marvalus — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:36:24 -0000

Sharon - I get so tired of hearing the bad news...it was nice to hear a good story for once...

D - I checked out your spot...nice!!! I added you to the blogroll...

Re: Old School Friday: Attention Please!

Marvalus — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:36:44 -0000

I think so...

Re: TV Watcher: Boston Legal

Marvalus — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:37:16 -0000

IW - Aren't you sweet! I think you will enjoy it!

Re: What The Hell?!?

Marvalus — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:38:07 -0000

AJ - I know! It's just craziness...

Re: MovieWatcher: The Last King Of Scotland

Marvalus — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:38:56 -0000

Marcus - Things We Lost In The Fire is up this weekend...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Tupac Shakur

Marvalus — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:40:20 -0000

DP - Thanks...

Tupac will always be at the top of my list...and I agree with you; it is a shame he is not here to share more of his brilliance with us...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Tupac Shakur

Marvalus — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:40:52 -0000

IW - That is what made him what he was...all of that mixed in together...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: The Fear of Failure

Marvalus — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:43:04 -0000

J - Thank you! I will find a way to put the song on here, just for you...

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:06:30 -0000

:cry: Don't nobody do it like Lutha...

Norah's song is just soft...

And Etta? There are no other words that need to be said...

Glad y'all enjoyed them!

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:41:44 -0000

I know, right? Just soft...

Re: Commentary: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Marvalus — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:40:07 -0000

J - just knowing that you're here is good enough for me!

:grin:

Re: In My Opinion: Clouded Minds

Marvalus — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:15:29 -0000

My support isn't about that either, D...but of course I think you know that...I have bias because HRC has shown herself to be so full of shit during this whole thing and I simply don't want to have anything to do with her...and I think that is a damn shame that she still has so many people that stick up for her and try to cloud the truth with bullshit...

Re: What The HELL!?! - Part II

Marvalus — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:31:27 -0000

The sadness that is R. Kelly...

Re: What The HELL!?! - Part II

Marvalus — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:07:44 -0000

Rosemarie - Foolishness, that's who it is...

Dee - Right! I believe in self-expression...his is a way of diversion from the mess his life is in, I think...and a cry for attention...

Re: What The HELL!?! - Part II

Marvalus — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:26:57 -0000

CC - That's what I wanna know...just why?!

Re: What The HELL!?! - Part II

Marvalus — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:10:12 -0000

Lisa - obviously...

Re: In My Opinion: Tavis Smiley

Marvalus — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:24:06 -0000

O - that is what is so irritating about this whole thing...Tavis, I think knows that he is no reporter or commentator. He offers up his views on Black America as the way to solve it's problems, but the first time someone disagrees with him, he's out...that simply shows his immaturity and childishness. I read where his mother didn't allow him to run for student president and he didn't speak to her for a year! His mother! That is a spoiled brat!

I agree that when he put himself out there like he did, and when all the criticisms and disagreements with his views came in, he folded...like a lawn chair. And that is sad, but it does reveal the truth about him...I think there is more than a little jealousy involved...

Re: What The HELL!?! - Part II

Marvalus — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:25:55 -0000

O - this is laughable, I agree...

Sharon - I agree with you...I was right on the bus until the charges came out...I just can't ride anymore knowing that he has a penchant for young girls...

Re: In Solidarity: Global Day for Darfur

Marvalus — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:27:20 -0000

Thank you, Ms. Regina...and same to you!

Re: In Solidarity: Global Day for Darfur

Marvalus — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:01:27 -0000

Me too, Mrs. G...I'm proud to be a part of this day...and I learned so much doing it...my eyes have definetely been opened...

Re: In Solidarity: Global Day for Darfur

Marvalus — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:53:41 -0000

Good evening to you, SjP! I missed Obama and Clinton on CNN...however I just finished reading an article where she stated that her last attendance at church is irrelevant...what?! Typical "what's good for the goose isn't good for the gander" mess...

Blessings to you and yours...have a good night!

Re: In Solidarity: Global Day for Darfur

Marvalus — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:33:38 -0000

It was late here...I went to bed so I didnt' see the re-run of the show...but I caught snippets this morning on CNN...and plan to watch it when they re-run it today...

Yeah, I know about her "religious affiliations"...I'm thinking that's why she played the Jeremiah Wright thing close to the vest...

Re: In My Opinion: Tavis Smiley

Marvalus — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:35:10 -0000

O - totally wack indeed!

Snob - I totally agree with you...

Re: MovieWatcher: Things We Lost In The Fire

Marvalus — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:40:21 -0000

Sharon - It was good...I cannot wait until "I Am Legen" gets here...I would watch Will Smith paint a house for 2 hours and thoroughly enjoy it... :lol:

Re: In Solidarity: Global Day for Darfur

Marvalus — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:42:09 -0000

Danielle - I've never been so enlightened in my blogging life...thank you for inviting me and others to participate...

I am in the process of filling out my own petitions...can't preach to the choir if you are not doing it yourself!

Blessings to you!

Re: In Solidarity: Global Day for Darfur

Marvalus — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:43:39 -0000

Sharon - Thanks...it was so worthwhile and so full of learning that I was just simply shocked at the things that I discovered...

And I believe that your friend is right...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Nina Simone

Marvalus — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:04:31 -0000

Yes, Ms. Nina is truly an original...glad you like it, D!

Re: What The HELL!?! - Part II

Marvalus — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:04:53 -0000

Watch it now, SjP! :lol:

Re: TV Watcher: Flavor Of Love 3

Marvalus — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:41:35 -0000

Coop - Welcome back! Cable news always upsets me...

Regina - This is a total guilty pleasure...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Nina Simone

Marvalus — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:44:33 -0000

Regina - Ms. Nina is splendid…there is no other way to describe her…and a dark room and a glass of wine is definitely needed to listen!

Re: TV Watcher: Flavor Of Love 3

Marvalus — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:19:31 -0000

Urban Thought - Right...I'm not setting the DVR or remembering when it's on...but if it's on and I'm awake, I'll catch it...and you are right, it's good for some laughs...

Re: TV Watcher: Flavor Of Love 3

Marvalus — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:48:13 -0000

SjP - You crack me up! I guess watching a fool is watching a fool, no matter what channel or program...

Re: TV Watcher: Flavor Of Love 3

Marvalus — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:37:13 -0000

Ain't that the truth, D?! We all do, and I sometimes laugh out loud at myself for even fixing my eyes on the television while this shit is on...oh well...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Nina Simone

Marvalus — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:50:42 -0000

IW - Oh I woulda been pissed!

This song that is on here, "I Got It Bad"...let's just say that I know what that song means, for real...

Re: TV Watcher: Flavor Of Love 3

Marvalus — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:52:43 -0000

Sharon - I don't know what's up with the Thing 1, Thing 2 names...I missed why he named them that...

I can only take too much of New York...I watched the first one, couldn't do the second...

Re: Commentary: Virginia Tech

Marvalus — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:53:48 -0000

I do too...you just never know...

Re: TV Watcher: Flavor Of Love 3

Marvalus — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:18:43 -0000

I know...it's inexplicable in it's attraction...

Re: TV Watcher: Flavor Of Love 3

Marvalus — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:56:26 -0000

Marcus - Brother, that exactly right... :lol:

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Michelle Obama

Marvalus — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:18:07 -0000

Just a beautiful and passionate woman...I hate it when I hear the MSM try to label her otherwise...

Re: TV Watcher: Flavor Of Love 3

Marvalus — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:19:46 -0000

AJ - I just chalk it up to one of those "guilty pleasures" and let it go at that...I have no other explanation... :???:

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Michelle Obama

Marvalus — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:04:36 -0000

Thank you, Ms. Regina! It's overdue, but well worth the wait...

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:52:22 -0000

Same to you, Villager! Glad you enjoyed the selections!

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:02:37 -0000

I agree too, Danielle...but that voice is incredible!

And Lady T...I was just browsing around YouTube last night and came across it...I think I played this song 5 times last night...couldn't get enough!

Have a great weekend too!

Re: W2W: Opening a New Chapter

Marvalus — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:06:18 -0000

Cooper, Urban Thought, IW - I am scared as hell...but won't let that fear stop me anymore...look for a link to my short story site that will be up soon...

Thank you all for your support!

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:07:12 -0000

IW - Exactly...you would have to be devoid of any soul not to like Ms. Teena!

Re: W2W: Opening a New Chapter

Marvalus — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:37:24 -0000

Thank you, Rosemarie...thank you...

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:59:04 -0000

Dee - Thanks...he does seem to have been under a lot of pressure...I think you either make it or break it in that business and that you do need to have someone watching you almost 24/7 along the way...I would say that someone dropped the ball on Tevin...

Rosemarie...don't give away your secrets! tee hee hee...

And today I feel motivated and insist upon good thoughts only...thanks :grin:

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:35:51 -0000

Quick - tee hee hee...

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:24:14 -0000

Mrs. G - Yes, he does...particularly this song...whenever it comes up in rotation on my mp3 player, I just automatically go "Awww..." :lol:

You know, D...I do too...Tevin was one of those who I just knew was going somewhere...

Re: W2W: Opening a New Chapter

Marvalus — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:25:30 -0000

Sharon - I thank you for thinking that I'm inspiring...it does make me smile and feel very humble...

Re: W2W: Opening a New Chapter

Marvalus — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:26:44 -0000

D - You are making me smile and laugh all at the same time!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! You will never know how much your support means to me!

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:48:45 -0000

DP - I haven't found anyone who didn't love Tevin...I'll be right over to check out two of my favorite groups!

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:36:49 -0000

Ooh...smoky basement, red lights...now that sounds interesting...

Please Be Gentle is by Frederic (I think)...I can't even remember...I heard it on the radio the other day and just had to have it here!

You have an excellent weekend too!

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:55:27 -0000

LaKeshia - I know, right? Tevin was so talented with his sangin self...

Chocl8t - Memories came flooding back for me too! :oops:

Re: Just Something…

Marvalus — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:37:37 -0000

Very interesting, wasn't it, Urban? I was quite surprised at the results myself...

Re: Some Good Stuff

Marvalus — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:38:45 -0000

I think so too...people are motivated and energized (including myself) and I love that!

The videos made my night last night...just great!

Your welcome...anytime! :lol:

Re: Here Goes…

Marvalus — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:40:11 -0000

Ms. Regina - Thanks...don't speak too soon though...tee hee hee...

Danielle - But of course, Soul Sista! :lol:

Urban - Thanks a lot...I'm trudging ahead...and thanks for the subscribe and the likey on the design!

Re: Just Something…

Marvalus — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:48:35 -0000

E - welcome! I was a little suspect myself...but figured what the hell...

Yeah, I'm a little "A"...okay, a lot "A"!

Re: Some Good Stuff

Marvalus — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:24:30 -0000

Shazzer - Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the link!

What trueness in that article! I totally agree with Michael A.'s assessment...yaah trick, yaah! tee hee hee...the absurdity is obscene...

Re: Hope…and Faith (re-write)

Marvalus — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:56:11 -0000

Thank you, J! I appreciate your support, although I think you are a little biased! tee hee hee...

Re: Some Good Stuff

Marvalus — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:33:54 -0000

Hey O! You are so right...I love this video because it demonstrates to me that he is aware, that he knows and sees, yet chooses to take a higher road...I like that in him!

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:35:44 -0000

O - Those first two Tevin CDs were the shit! I was totally on the "Tevin Train"...and I hate that we lost him...I know he was working on Broadway, but I need to know he can do an album; he still has a lot of fans left out here...

Re: Hope…and Faith (re-write)

Marvalus — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:23:01 -0000

Thank you, Sharon...

It's a short story...the novel is kept under wraps, for now...

And no worries on the not knowing; I can understand the question!

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:29:31 -0000

SjP - I am sitting on 1/4 of a tank and completely passed the gas station up! I know I'll have to go in eventually, but just couldn't do it today...

Glad you are smiling, my sister! :grin:

Re: Just Something…

Marvalus — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:29:32 -0000

DB - Hey you! Hmm, interesting! :lol:

Re: Some Good Stuff

Marvalus — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:31:55 -0000

DB - Thanks...those vids are creative, aren't they? I love it when Hip Hop is used for good, not evil!

Re: MovieWatcher: I Am Legend

Marvalus — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:43:43 -0000

Marcus - I got ya, bruh...

Sharon - Girl, I knew I would enjoy it (Will) but the movie itself was great! I hated the alternate ending also...took away from what the movie was about, what the character was about, I thought...Yeah, when he was in the video store speaking to the mannequin, I felt a little teary...

And I'd fight you over that "you" and Will thing being last on Earth...fight you hard! :lol:

Re: MovieWatcher: I Am Legend

Marvalus — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:45:40 -0000

Mahogany - To each her own, I guess...I was on the edge of my chair watching the whole thing...but then again, I L-O-V-E Will and he will have my attention whatever he does...tee hee hee

Re: Some Good Stuff

Marvalus — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:47:31 -0000

Mahogany - You sure didn't miss much...that debate was terrible...these vids were the best things to come out of it...

Thanks!

Re: Here Goes…

Marvalus — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:49:49 -0000

Manchild - Thank you so much! And yes, I hear your claps!

I'm still treading cautiously, but treading nonetheless...

Re: MovieWatcher: I Am Legend

Marvalus — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:46:05 -0000

Urban - The Omega Man, huh? With Charlton Heston? I'll watch...I kinda (((heart))) Charlton Heston...

Thanks!

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Reconciliation

Marvalus — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:43:07 -0000

Thank you AJ...

Re: Hope…and Faith (re-write)

Marvalus — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:09:19 -0000

Thank you Danielle...I appreciate you coming over and taking a look!

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Reconciliation

Marvalus — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:58:09 -0000

D - It really is...but that is life; you take the good with the bad...

I am sitting here now, doubting my choice, doubting myself...I know that leaving that place was the right thing for me, but me...with no job? That is unheard of...

I'm feeling nauseated and full of fear, but there is this yearning that is bigger that keeps me looking forward...

Thanks for your well-wishes and support...

Re: Some Good Stuff

Marvalus — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:59:00 -0000

Pretty cool, huh? I thought so too...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Reconciliation

Marvalus — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:05:30 -0000

Yes He is, Regina...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Reconciliation

Marvalus — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:38:29 -0000

AJ - The devil is always busy (as my Granny would say), and those doubts are proof of that...

But I never would have made it this far without Him...there is no reason for me to give up on Him now...

Re: Commentary: LeBron!!

Marvalus — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:40:14 -0000

V - I know! He is just...damn! is all I can say...

I can't decide between football and basketball...I love them both, I'm glad they come on at different times of the year so I don' t have to choose!

Oh, that Suns/Spurs game was the BIZNESS! I love the Playoffs! :lol:

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Reconciliation

Marvalus — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:43:17 -0000

V - You can either choose to be bogged down by the negatives life throws at you, or turn them into positives...I choose the positive...

Thanks, and I will!

Re: Here Goes…

Marvalus — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:45:24 -0000

V - :oops: Shoulda put a warning on it...

And you are right...I am currently looking for a group now, or at least a partner...

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:47:01 -0000

V - Just stop! :lol:

Teena had me all up in her music all weekend...that is just some good stuff...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Maxwell

Marvalus — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:50:17 -0000

Yeah, D - You and me both...

Re: Commentary: Luther Vandross

Marvalus — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:29:24 -0000

O - It is a beautiful song...as are many of his others...no one could sing a ballad like Luther...

Although we all "knew," we didn't "know," you know what I mean? I agree that it was his business, and he chose to live his life behind closed doors, so I don't fault him for that...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Maxwell

Marvalus — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:30:53 -0000

Mrs G - That man better watch out if I get some concert tickets, that's all I'm saying...

JJ - Exactly!

O - I went to his MySpace page while writing this post and it just says "2008"...what the hell!?

Re: Commentary: Luther Vandross

Marvalus — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:59:23 -0000

Oooh...that's hard...well 2 & 3 are hard because 1 is definitely Superstar...

2 - I'll go with Wait For Love
3 - Love Won't Let Me Wait...

Disclaimer: this list may and probably will change hourly...

Re: Commentary: LeBron!!

Marvalus — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:02:51 -0000

Stop betting against the King, Mike...you should know better... :lol:

Re: Artist Spotlight: Maxwell

Marvalus — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:03:10 -0000

No slaps this time...I'll have to agree...yummy...

Re: Commentary: Luther Vandross

Marvalus — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:05:01 -0000

Coop - yeah...(((sigh)))

Re: Commentary: Luther Vandross

Marvalus — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:16:26 -0000

Thank you for stopping by, Phyllis...Luther was definitely one of the best and will never be forgotten...

Re: Commentary: Luther Vandross

Marvalus — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:48:24 -0000

Dee - He sure is...but the music we will have forever...thank Goodness...

Re: In The Words Of Luda…

Marvalus — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:35:38 -0000

LMAO - I just want this to be over!

I went and picked up my award...thank you so much! I tried to leave a comment but was having some problems...

I will pass the award on in kindness!

Re: In The Words Of Luda…

Marvalus — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:41:04 -0000

Sharon - I felt the same way...but then I remembered, only registered Dems were allowed to vote in the primary; independents were not...that has heavy influence on the results...and althougth MSM casually forgets to tell you this, it's something to keep in the back of your mind as we look to the other states...

But the song and the pic? Yeah...

Re: In The Words Of Luda…

Marvalus — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:19:53 -0000

Urban - I giggled the whole time putting this post up...my son was even laughing!

I feel you on her winning...I hope this doesn't cause her to build any momentum...

Re: W2W: The Red Rose Award

Marvalus — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:58:33 -0000

IW - You are loved here! :lol:

D - Sorry you aren't feeling better, enjoy your day off anyway!

Re: In The Words Of Luda…

Marvalus — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:01:53 -0000

IW - I totally agree! Oooh, I don't like her!!!

D - After thinking about it, she really hasn't "won" anything...just something else she can spin and argue...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Maxwell

Marvalus — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:53:02 -0000

You and us all are, O...I don't know what happened. I think he's still with the same label; I'm guessing he took some time off...I'll have to look that up too...

But he better bring his sexy ass back in a hurry...

Re: In The Words Of Luda…

Marvalus — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:54:48 -0000

I heard that on GMA this morning (about race being an issue)...maybe we'll finally get to hear that those white women who support HRC will NEVER vote for Barack...

And in PA, I think this was the first time I think it was admitted that race was an issue...

Re: W2W: The Red Rose Award

Marvalus — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:26:58 -0000

SjP - You are welcome!

Shae-Shae - Thank you for inititating it...

Regina - Always!

Marcus - You do that... :lol:

Re: In The Words Of Luda…

Marvalus — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:27:31 -0000

Marcus - tee hee hee...

Re: Old School Friday: Announcement!

Marvalus — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:02:46 -0000

Vivrant - tee hee hee...I think we all have to go in the treasure chest for this one...

Marcus - Yeah! I can't wait to see what you come up with...

Re: W2W: Frustration

Marvalus — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:58:52 -0000

V - It was hard for me to give up the casual...but in the end, I just kept thinking that I really didn't want him...maybe that was the problem...

Re: W2W: Frustration

Marvalus — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:00:40 -0000

Urban - Thanks for the view from the other side...I believe also that I am where I am for a reason...the frustration is hard to manage sometimes...

tee hee hee on the two brains/half of one thing...I think you use more than half of one...

Re: W2W: Frustration

Marvalus — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:28:03 -0000

tee hee hee...it doesn't matter...I appreciate your thoughts! And it's just a category, doesn't mean to discriminate!

Re: W2W: Frustration

Marvalus — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:49:21 -0000

D - I know I'm selfish...always have been...

And you are right; living upright is hard, but necessary (at least for me)...I've been shown the way and the other way is no longer an option...

Re: W2W: Frustration

Marvalus — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:58:51 -0000

O - In due time...I can remember what it feels like and I guess I'm in reminisce mode...

Or just horny... :mrgreen:

Re: Old School Friday: Announcement!

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:13:16 -0000

Should be fun...and funny!

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:01:11 -0000

Texas - It is definitely good music...

HD - Isn't that good?

Thank you both for dropping by...have a good day!

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:17:08 -0000

Thanks IW...

Re: The 10 Spot: Basketball Players

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:43:32 -0000

Thank you Tom for stopping by...

John - you're welcome...Manu is a wonderful player...

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:45:54 -0000

V - I know right!? I had to go and pull out the movie last night just so I could get my giggle on...

Re: Breaking News: Verdict in Sean Bell Case

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:47:14 -0000

Mike - Thanks for dropping in...I am in shock...my heart literally stopped beating for a moment...maybe I shouldn't be so surprised, but I am... :cry:

Re: Breaking News: Verdict in Sean Bell Case

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:11:27 -0000

Dee - I don't even know what to say...

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:12:17 -0000

Danielle - You got that right!

Have a great weekend yourself!

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:26:27 -0000

B - It took me a while to get these going...I was knee deep in YouTube yesterday! :lol:

Re: W2W: Frustration

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:27:37 -0000

That's the one thing that I can count on B...prayer...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Reconciliation

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:30:07 -0000

B - Thanks for you always encouraging words! You and Regina (and my other blog sisters) always remind me, when I feel discouraged, to turn my face upward and forward...I truly appreciate that!

Re: MarvalusOne’s Quirks…Hmm?

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:31:07 -0000

I can buy stuff in boxes and cans...but meat? Never...

Re: Just Something…

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:31:54 -0000

I think it is more my attitude, than my energy level, that people can't handle...maybe they go hand in hand? :lol:

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:09:23 -0000

Mrs G - I was giggling at how it seemed like the audience couldn't contain themselves...it was like they were moved by a spirit to dance, dance, dance!

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:07:41 -0000

Lisa...yeah! :lol:

I didn't know until yesterday that it was Jackie Wilson either...

Re: Breaking News: Verdict in Sean Bell Case

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:55:16 -0000

V - I've been trying all day to come up with something...the words escape me...

I'll have something later...

Re: Breaking News: Verdict in Sean Bell Case

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:17:49 -0000

AJ - I've been trying all day to put together a post...I just can't...I can write about everything else, just not this...maybe I'll save it for my Sunday Thoughts...

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:18:51 -0000

Quick - I was whooping and hollering right along with Little Richard! tee hee hee...

AJ - I think this is the greatest meme EVER!!!

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:39:41 -0000

Choc - Ain't he though?! I saw a picture of him the other day, perm still tight...

Re: Breaking News: Verdict in Sean Bell Case

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:27:43 -0000

Nubianus - I appreciate you stopping by and offering your thoughts...

Re: Breaking News: Verdict in Sean Bell Case

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:29:56 -0000

IW - I think we've all been a little caught up in Barack's "Hope" that we've been covering up the racism with a blanket for now...but it has come roaring back and it is a fire breathing dragon...

Re: Old School Friday: Grown Folks Music

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:07:10 -0000

Ms. Regina - I saw your JB and Snoop...tee hee hee...

I was literally in my office at home cracking up at Little Richard...at 3 in the morning too!

Re: In My Opinion: A Price On Our Heads

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:06:30 -0000

Coop - Yes, it would have been...but these are things that need to be talked about and resolved...we can't keep ignoring the problem; it is not going to go away...

Re: In My Opinion: A Price On Our Heads

Marvalus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:07:27 -0000

2sweet - Thanks for stopping through...that is exactly what I want to know...I read today that even the mayor said that it was "excessive..."; Lord have mercy on us all...

Re: The 10 Spot: Basketball Players

Marvalus — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:07:21 -0000

DB - Yeah, I agree with every single thing you've pointed out...Dirk can't seem to close
Shaq (bless his heart) needs to sit down (and I STAN for Shaq)
Nash - I just like his scrappiness
Horry - I would still say don't sleep on him...he may come in and shock you with the three at the last minute...that's what he's there for...

Cavs, baby, CAVS!!!

Re: The 10 Spot: Basketball Players

Marvalus — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:12:50 -0000

Hey Symphony! Dwight is good...very good...

Re: In My Opinion: A Price On Our Heads

Marvalus — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:34:39 -0000

Marcus - Thanks for you thoughts, bro...I agree about the stereotyping...and my question; well, I think otherwise...

You are correct, though...poor decisions all around...

Re: Am I Not Human?

Marvalus — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:02:46 -0000

Villager - mine too...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Leaping Forward

Marvalus — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:45:14 -0000

Danielle - me too... :grin:

Sharon - it most certainly is...

Re: W2W: Frustration

Marvalus — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:07:39 -0000

Hey Beckie! Thanks for letting me know that you are here! :grin:

I'm glad that you were able to take something away from this...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Leaping Forward

Marvalus — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:39:32 -0000

Am I all over the place, Urban? I know...my mind is a jumble of differences, and I'm trying to sort through them myself...just hold on... :lol:

Re: Artist Spotlight: Bob Marley

Marvalus — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:24:00 -0000

SjP - I am touched! Thank you so much for thinking of me!

I will definitely pass it on...let me make my list right now! :grin:

Re: E for Excellence

Marvalus — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:23:43 -0000

IW - Blog Road Dawgs for real! tee hee hee...

Shae - You are crazy! And you are welcome...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Leaping Forward

Marvalus — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:30:53 -0000

Urban - no worries here...just thank you for following the train!

Re: E for Excellence

Marvalus — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:25:59 -0000

D - I am going to miss TIB...I was beginning to get into it, and was learning so much! I look forward to its return!

Re: Take A Listen: The Roots…Rising Down

Marvalus — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:27:53 -0000

I just realized today that I do too! I downloaded The Roots (thanks Rhapsody!), but I need to cop that Lyfe Jennings (not available)...I'm in a little piece of heaven today!

Re: Worldwide Linky Love

Marvalus — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:05:28 -0000

You're welcome, Ms. Regina!

Re: Daddy’s Little Girl

Marvalus — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:22:06 -0000

Thank you D...this one is personal for me too...

I knew you would catch the Prince categories...tee hee hee...

Re: Trippin’

Marvalus — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:24:43 -0000

D - Me either (thank the LORD!!) but it sure is funny to imagine!

J - Vienna sausages...you are crazy!

Re: Just A Little Bit

Marvalus — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:26:01 -0000

It's the Scorpio, D...blame it on the Scorpio...

Re: Worldwide Linky Love

Marvalus — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:30:29 -0000

Sharon - You are welcome!

Re: Take A Listen: The Roots…Rising Down

Marvalus — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:32:08 -0000

V - What is a bouncer?

I think I'm in love with Black Thought...he could get it...just a couple of lines and I'd be swooning...

I am sooo jealous...I totally expect a full write up!

Re: E for Excellence

Marvalus — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:33:02 -0000

V - You are my girl! That is exactly why I write...I can't control it...

Give IW one for me too! :lol:

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Leaping Forward

Marvalus — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:34:04 -0000

Ronnie - Thank you for dropping by...feel free to come by anytime!

Re: Am I Not Human?

Marvalus — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:37:44 -0000

Ronnie - excellent...please see the Roots of Humanity page for more information...

Re: Am I Not Human?

Marvalus — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:14:36 -0000

Thank you PurpleZoe...I do it humbly and with a full heart...

Re: Trippin’

Marvalus — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:37:00 -0000

tee hee hee...

Re: Take A Listen: The Roots…Rising Down

Marvalus — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:57:21 -0000

Oh the song is the bomb...and Chrisette does kinda look like Jill...

I missed the ER look-a-like...let me go look...

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Michelle Obama

Marvalus — Sat, 03 May 2008 19:08:20 -0000

LF - I thought of deleting your comment because you sound as though you are looking for a fight...you won't find that here.

This is my space and I pick who I believe deserves this recognition. I'm sure your disagreement has something to do with politics or some other bullshit...please don't bring that here.

I respect your opinion; and I disagree...let's just leave it at that...

Peace and blessings...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Passion for Life

Marvalus — Mon, 05 May 2008 11:20:20 -0000

Urban - It's not the getting out of bed, washing and getting dressed that I have a problem with...it's the leaving the house part...

I will take your advise, though...maybe I'll take the dog for a walk instead of letting my son do it...

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Aaliyah

Marvalus — Mon, 05 May 2008 11:22:38 -0000

All - Aaliyah was just a beautiful and talented young lady who sparkled whenever she was seen...and I agree with For Angel Face, she had sex appeal, but it was never overt or in your face...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Passion for Life

Marvalus — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:02:58 -0000

Oh Danielle! I am so sorry to hear of your loss...God bless you and your family...my prayers are with you.

I know my problems seem minute compared to the bigger things going on in the world, but I know that I am blessed and that God is with me at all times...

And as far as the exercise and eating habits? You may just be right about that part of the "new me"...it's something I need to focus on...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Passion for Life

Marvalus — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:48:10 -0000

Cynthia - Thanks for dropping in! You are welcome anytime...

You are the third person to tell me to get out of the house...I'm taking the advice...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Passion for Life

Marvalus — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:47:39 -0000

Maybe it's just something to go through, Sharon...I feel like a newborn being introduced to my life all over again...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Donny Hathaway

Marvalus — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:45:46 -0000

The great ones do seem that way, Regina...

Thanks...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Donny Hathaway

Marvalus — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:34:41 -0000

Doesn't it though, V? Those songs cut through all the bullshit and go straight to the core of you...gooooood!

I need to get out more...the last person I saw in concert was...hell, I don't even remember...was it Prince? I can live with that, but it's still been too damn long! :lol:

Re: Artist Spotlight: Donny Hathaway

Marvalus — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:39:25 -0000

Girl, D - whenever I need a good cry...out comes the Donny Hathaway...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Passion for Life

Marvalus — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:41:50 -0000

V - There has to be something going around, because most of the women that I've talked to that are willing to admit it are going through some kind of transition...I know God has something better for me; it's getting to it, the growing and changing that is challenging but then again, no one said it was going to be easy.

::hugs:: right back atcha...and thanks...

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Aaliyah

Marvalus — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:43:01 -0000

V - I cried writing this post because my heart is still so heavy for Aaliyah...I think her being on my mind is a reminder not to waste one single day...and I am truly taking that to heart...

Re: TV Watcher: Cheaters

Marvalus — Tue, 06 May 2008 20:28:57 -0000

Mike - I remember that one...whoa...

Urban - This show has me going...I can't believe some of the stuff I see...but I keep going back... :lol:

Re: TV Watcher: Cheaters

Marvalus — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:08:59 -0000

Right...I bet they search people looking for guns...they know some shit could pop off!

Re: TV Watcher: Cheaters

Marvalus — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:27:37 -0000

Urban - I never saw that episode completely, but I heard about it...don't worry, I'll look it up...and sit amazed while I watch it...

Re: TV Watcher: Cheaters

Marvalus — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:28:37 -0000

V - The acting does seem a bit...prepared, doesn't it?

Re: TV Watcher: Cheaters

Marvalus — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:46:14 -0000

LOL...guilty pleasures, SjP...mindless, thoughtless TV...

Re: TV Watcher: Cheaters

Marvalus — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:56:48 -0000

Eb - the antics on this show are just out of control...I was watching today just shaking my head...sometimes I don't know whether to laugh or cry...

Re: Wordless Wednesday: Happy Mother’s Day!

Marvalus — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:50:36 -0000

Thanks Coop...I will definitely try...

Re: TV Watcher: Cheaters

Marvalus — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:51:50 -0000

Regina - pure craziness, this show...

I did a post reminding everyone about our theme...it's movie songs...

Re: OSF: Announcement!

Marvalus — Wed, 07 May 2008 23:13:32 -0000

Will do, D - I updated the list at the top of the screen last week...I don't know how many people caught it...but I will add an addendum to the post just to make sure...

I got you...

Re: OSF: Announcement!

Marvalus — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:35:31 -0000

LaKeshia - This is just so much fun, isn't it!? I love going on "tour" Fridays...

D - no worries...

Marcus - After you skipped out on your own suggestion, your pick better be a good one! :lol:

Re: TV Watcher: Cheaters

Marvalus — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:36:38 -0000

DB - I'm a little addicted myself...and the host? Funny with all his seriousness...somebody did him REAL wrong! :lol:

Re: TV Watcher: Cheaters

Marvalus — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:37:42 -0000

Marcus - Yeah, you right about the H. A. M. you see...

Re: OSF: Announcement!

Marvalus — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:54:48 -0000

Fifty eleben?!? tee hee hee...

I can't wait either...should be some good stuff poppin' at IW's spot!

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Passion for Life

Marvalus — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:41:18 -0000

Thank you Believer...

Re: E for Excellence

Marvalus — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:41:56 -0000

You are so welcome Hello...I love your site!

Re: Sunday Inspirations

Marvalus — Sun, 11 May 2008 22:03:22 -0000

Sharon - Thanks, and I did...

IW - Thank you...do you have children, IW? If so, Happy Mother's Day to you too! Sorry if I overlooked this tidbit of info... :oops:

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Frustrated, Again

Marvalus — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:46:02 -0000

Mike.... :lol:

Re: Sunday Inspirations

Marvalus — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:46:59 -0000

Thank you Shelia...I hope the same for you!

Re: Commentary: A Morehouse Man

Marvalus — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:51:37 -0000

D - That is what it sounds like...I say good for him too.

Ruth - Thanks for dropping by! I agree with you wholeheartedly...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Frustrated, Again

Marvalus — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:54:48 -0000

D - tee hee hee...

Welcome Cynthia - Temptation is real and can't be ignored, even if the parties involved have moved on...

Re: Sunday Inspirations

Marvalus — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:33:33 -0000

Thank you D!

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Frustrated, Again

Marvalus — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:35:08 -0000

V - I think I must be driving my BFF crazy with this conversation...we seem to have it all the time! But I guess I need to get it out one way or another... :grin:

Re: Old School Friday: Movie Songs

Marvalus — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:36:49 -0000

V - I totally ignored the comment that they didn't know the first vid...otherwise I would have "fainted" too!

Thanks for the Mother's Day wish...it was good!

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Frustrated, Again

Marvalus — Mon, 12 May 2008 11:39:01 -0000

IW - when I'm in my riding the fence mode, I come up with the exact same argument that you have made...and you are not the only one to say that to me. I tell ya, my BFF, I think, is going to kill me if I don't do something soon!

Re: Sunday Inspirations

Marvalus — Mon, 12 May 2008 11:55:00 -0000

Thank you Urban...it was a beautiful one, indeed...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Stevie Wonder

Marvalus — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:46:21 -0000

I know it is! Of course I will be there...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Frustrated, Again

Marvalus — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:15:56 -0000

DB - Now how did I know you would say that??? :roll:

Re: Artist Spotlight: Stevie Wonder

Marvalus — Mon, 12 May 2008 23:09:49 -0000

A musical genius indeed, Ms. Regina...I usually only feature three songs in my Artist Spotlight, but I couldn't choose with Stevie! :lol:

Re: MovieWatcher: Basquiat

Marvalus — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:18:11 -0000

V - You are so right about Jeffrey Wright...man, he is just awesome to watch!

Urban - He is awesome, indeed...

Re: Commentary: A Morehouse Man

Marvalus — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:20:16 -0000

Mike - I totally agree with your statement...

Re: MovieWatcher: Basquiat

Marvalus — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:45:16 -0000

That damn Jeffrey Wright...I will forever ask the question: "Why do I not see him in more films?"

I'm convinced he could play almost anyone, at anytime, doing anything...

Re: MovieWatcher: Basquiat

Marvalus — Tue, 13 May 2008 21:25:13 -0000

Mike - I agree...

Cooper - Oh, I loved it!

IW - Hmm...maybe I did get it mixed up...I always think of you when I think of movies...sorry about the mixup!

Re: MovieWatcher: Basquiat

Marvalus — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:46:07 -0000

Xilla, baby! By the time I read about your unfortunate turn of events, you were posting again! Damn!

JW is true...I would watch him if he was reciting the alphabet...and that puts him in a very limited category of folks...

Re: My Girl!

Marvalus — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:15:14 -0000

I so agree...what's up with that shit!?

Re: My Girl!

Marvalus — Wed, 14 May 2008 09:50:13 -0000

Cynthia - It's always something, isn't it? I'm all for pushing healthy eating, but this seems so suspect...maybe I'm being defensive...

AJ - she does represent well, no? Fabulous!!!

Re: My Girl!

Marvalus — Wed, 14 May 2008 10:22:52 -0000

D - I cancelled my subscription to Essence because I was tired of reading the same old stories...but the covers are still fabulous!

Urban - I'll record that for later use...tee hee hee...

Re: What The Hell?!?

Marvalus — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:38:49 -0000

Sharon - Those are exactly my questions...and the dress is ugly!

Good for you...I am still in waiting...

Re: Commentary: A Morehouse Man

Marvalus — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:41:35 -0000

I'm proud of you, Harriett...thank you for sharing your voice with us!

Re: I’m Going To See Jill!

Marvalus — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:46:50 -0000

Got my ticket this morning...3rd row baby!!! Yeah!

Re: What The Hell?!?

Marvalus — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:50:33 -0000

J - I feel you, girl...I think it's a fake ass game the government is playing with some of us...

Re: I’m Going To See Jill!

Marvalus — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:51:14 -0000

I am so excited...expect to see a full, one-sided point of view write-up afterward... :lol:

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Tasha Smith

Marvalus — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:38:51 -0000

This woman does know how to work a camera! I love her attitude on screen, and love what she has done to become what she is...

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Tasha Smith

Marvalus — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:51:15 -0000

Thanks, Ms. Regina...He can do it, if you let him...

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Tasha Smith

Marvalus — Fri, 16 May 2008 11:27:22 -0000

Marcus - She is a strong woman...I like that in her...

Cynthia - She makes a movie better, no? She is blessed, and living her life like she knows it...it's definitely an example to follow...

V - The article is eye-opening and poignant...and was right on time for me, too...

Re: I’m Going To See Jill!

Marvalus — Fri, 16 May 2008 11:28:49 -0000

Marcus - I just may do that for myself...she may think something is wrong with me, and I don't flow like that, but hell...it's Jill!

V - I cannot wait!

Dee - :grin:

Believer - Truly, truly, truly!!!

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Tasha Smith

Marvalus — Sat, 17 May 2008 21:47:45 -0000

Bria - I know...her sister is just as fierce!

Lina - Ms. Tasha was definitely one of the highlights of WDIGM...

Re: The 10Spot: Cocktails, Anyone?

Marvalus — Sun, 18 May 2008 10:52:46 -0000

Mike - I know they are a little girlie, but I'm a girl...

Sharon - I undestand and respect that...

Re: Sunday Inspirations: Delight Yourself

Marvalus — Sun, 18 May 2008 11:38:07 -0000

Mrs. G - That is so right!

Re: Sunday Inspirations: Delight Yourself

Marvalus — Sun, 18 May 2008 14:04:43 -0000

SjP - I like that Joyce Meyer quote...I think I will post it up here on my wall of quotes...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Climbing

Marvalus — Sun, 18 May 2008 14:42:59 -0000

D - Thank you...I think I am just beginning to release the anger; for a while, it has been hidden and I have ignored it, but it has always been there...I am ready now to just let it go. It doesn't belong here anymore...

Re: The 10Spot: Cocktails, Anyone?

Marvalus — Mon, 19 May 2008 00:32:14 -0000

tee hee hee, Jeannine - I'll mix us up one of these one weekend!

Re: The 10Spot: Cocktails, Anyone?

Marvalus — Mon, 19 May 2008 00:32:54 -0000

Urban - Those LIITs are potent...too hard for me!

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Climbing

Marvalus — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:04:03 -0000

Cynthia - Somewhere in my mind, I know that losing that job was a freedom that I needed, and I'm grateful. But it has been overshadowed by the grief and anger for over a year and I'm just now getting to the point of releasing it...

Good for you! Here is a cyber hugh for you (((hug)))...

Re: A Beautiful Sight To Behold

Marvalus — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:06:18 -0000

All - It is quite an amazing thing to see the energy and excitement that Senator Obama creates no matter where he goes...I saw this last night and just had to smile...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Boyz II Men

Marvalus — Mon, 19 May 2008 17:28:27 -0000

Hey Thembi - That is so sad...prayers for Mike...

You are so right on Pretty Ricky and the others...eww!

Re: Artist Spotlight: Boyz II Men

Marvalus — Mon, 19 May 2008 20:19:12 -0000

Very true, Mike...

Re: A Beautiful Sight To Behold

Marvalus — Mon, 19 May 2008 21:37:14 -0000

Ada - Welcome! I'm just excited at the excitement...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Boyz II Men

Marvalus — Mon, 19 May 2008 21:44:02 -0000

You are so right about music slowly becoming a lost art, Ms. Regina.

I was so in love with Boyz II Men...they had these bears that sold on QVC, imitations of them...they are somewhere in my mother's storage unit...I need to go get those!

Re: TV Watcher: Cheaters

Marvalus — Tue, 20 May 2008 08:00:31 -0000

I know, SjP...I was away from my PC last night and couldn't get to it...it will be up today, promise! tee hee hee...

Re: TV Watcher: Flavor of Love 3 Finale

Marvalus — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:33:21 -0000

I was cussing him out hard when he sent her home, Mrs. G...but you are right about him being just her type...

They should be alright for one another...

Re: Robert Kelly Unplugged: The Drama Begins

Marvalus — Tue, 20 May 2008 17:45:05 -0000

I agree, D - and even then, because it has been so long, those eyewitnesses can be dismissed if they have had bad dealings with him...it can be made to look like they are testifying out of spite...

He is a pedophile and shoulda had his ass in jail when he married Aaliyah...just because that nigga can sing and make pretty songs, we look the other way? That is some bullshit on a level I don't understand...

Re: Robert Kelly Unplugged: The Drama Begins

Marvalus — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:42:24 -0000

Ada - You add another hole in the prosecution's case...

Mike - I have also seen the tape...you bring up an interesting point about this case and Black women...I may have to delve into that deeper myself...

Re: TV Watcher: Flavor of Love 3 Finale

Marvalus — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:44:57 -0000

Me neither, Mike...I swore off this show after Deelishus, but I turned on the TV one Sunday afternoon and I was sucked in again...

But you are right about T2 turning him down...I knew then she won too...

Re: Robert Kelly Unplugged: The Drama Begins

Marvalus — Wed, 21 May 2008 12:59:55 -0000

Cynthia - That sexy thing? Miss me with that too...It is not sexy when a man is attracted to girls and uses them...

Re: TV Watcher: Flavor of Love 3 Finale

Marvalus — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:02:08 -0000

Sharon - I don't know about the family drama, but it didn't seem like the sister (T1) was in it as much...

Cynthia - I must admit I was a little misty too...it has to be the old age :lol:

SjP - I don't know how much of a catch he is, but to each her own... :roll:

Re: Old School Friday: Announcement!

Marvalus — Wed, 21 May 2008 18:02:55 -0000

Don't stay away from him!

I bet you will see a lot of him Friday!

Re: Old School Friday: Announcement!

Marvalus — Wed, 21 May 2008 18:51:52 -0000

I just put mine together...fun, fun, fun!!!

Re: W2W: That’s Quite Enough

Marvalus — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:01:59 -0000

I wish the same thing, Danielle...

Re: Old School Friday: Announcement!

Marvalus — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:02:59 -0000

Kid - Thanks for the heads up...would you like to join our party? Let me know and I will be glad to add you...

D - I can't wait until tomorrow...it should be fun!

Re: Wordless Wednesday: Brother Malcolm

Marvalus — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:05:40 -0000

Regina - I love this pic of Brother Malcolm...

DB - Me too...

Re: Robert Kelly Unplugged: The Drama Begins

Marvalus — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:06:37 -0000

DB - "Might" is very much the operative word...

Re: Wordless Wednesday: Brother Malcolm

Marvalus — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:57:46 -0000

You are very welcome for the link-love...

I try to participate in WW...sometimes I miss it :oops:

Re: Old School Friday: Announcement!

Marvalus — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:58:40 -0000

Yes, any genre...

Re: Wordless Wednesday: Brother Malcolm

Marvalus — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:14:37 -0000

That's what a little internet searching will get ya... :lol:

Re: W2W: That’s Quite Enough

Marvalus — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:15:56 -0000

Thanks Urban - Hugs sure made a difference with me...I am only passing along a gift that was given to me...

Re: W2W: Mamma Knew Love

Marvalus — Fri, 23 May 2008 09:47:10 -0000

Urban - I do love these times when I can sit back a moment and watch the hard work pay off...it's temporary, but these moments make it easier to go back to the grind tomorrow...

Cooper - Thank you...

Cynthia - It is a joy that is unmatched...and thanks!

Re: W2W: Mamma Knew Love

Marvalus — Fri, 23 May 2008 10:54:48 -0000

Sharon - My son will be 13 in August too...it is just flying by, isn't it?

Re: Back To The Real World

Marvalus — Fri, 23 May 2008 23:23:13 -0000

Me too, Ada...me too...

Re: Back To The Real World

Marvalus — Fri, 23 May 2008 23:42:53 -0000

I was just going to ask if you had seen Keith Olbermann's special comment, but I see you already have it up at your spot...

She did look a little sick when she made that "apology"...I don't even call it an apology, it was more of a "oops"...I'm tired of her shit and enough is enough!

Re: Back To The Real World

Marvalus — Sat, 24 May 2008 18:02:53 -0000

Believer - I checked Villager's post of KO's beat down of her...wooo!

SjP - I think we all have been fooled...

Sharon - That was no apology, and I think that is what angered me most...

Manchild - You are so right and thank you for helping me to focus on the trueness of this moment...

And although many want Obama to "get low and get dirty" with her, I am so glad that he continues to take the high road...because it is true that it is dire circumstances that reveal the true character in us all...all the more reason for me to believe in Obama!!

Re: MovieWatcher: Ghosts of Cite’ Soleil

Marvalus — Sun, 25 May 2008 10:11:18 -0000

It sure does, Mike...

Re: TVWatcher: The Flavor of Love Reunion

Marvalus — Mon, 26 May 2008 23:37:27 -0000

He did, on the finale...but on the reunion show, he told T2 that he had been blind to the fact that love was right in front of his eyes all the time and that he wanted to be with his baby's momma...

Re: TVWatcher: The Flavor of Love Reunion

Marvalus — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:52:42 -0000

Mike - I'm sure you'll be able to catch the re-runs...

Rachel and Cynthia - Exactly! And he said last night that he was "blinded by love"...and that what he was looking for was right in front of him all along...whatever...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Family Matters

Marvalus — Tue, 27 May 2008 12:04:25 -0000

B - Even when you don't feel Him making changes and working, He is always doing something...and he sends these messengers just to let you know, "Hey, I'm here and it's alright!"

I am so glad that I know...

Re: Am I Not Human?

Marvalus — Wed, 28 May 2008 10:49:44 -0000

Sharon - I agree...and add Haiti to that list...no one should have to live like that...

Re: TVWatcher: The Flavor of Love Reunion

Marvalus — Wed, 28 May 2008 10:51:10 -0000

DB - It's a guilty pleasure...what can I say? :oops:

Sharon - Definitely that...He had been seeing the baby momma chick since Season 2...

Re: Am I Not Human?

Marvalus — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:01:45 -0000

Good morning, Bonnie! You are so welcome for the credits...

Thanks for visiting and subscribing...I look forward to seeing you around and will come and visit you often!

Re: Wordless Wednesday: Tranquility

Marvalus — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:59:59 -0000

I snagged it from somewhere, Rachel...I was just taken in by the peace it relays...

Re: Wordless Wednesday: Tranquility

Marvalus — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:31:50 -0000

Isn't that awesome!? I would love to be wherever this is...

Re: Commentary: An Environment of Disrespect

Marvalus — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:01:57 -0000

Julie - Thank you for visiting...I agree that it starts at home, and I do, everyday with my own child...

DB - I can see why you have lost faith. But with kids of your own, what do you see for them?

Rachel - It absolutely breaks my heart when I see things like this...it is an instant reaction to think that the parenting is lacking, and letting our kids grow up on BET and MTV and bullshit music is not going to cut it...

Re: Commentary: An Environment of Disrespect

Marvalus — Fri, 30 May 2008 09:42:03 -0000

Urban - I'm right there with you about the streets...just some straight up bullshit that some parents are no longer parents and instead momma and daddy are 125th and whatever...

Cynthia - Exactly! You deal with rejection and move on...why does it have to result in this? Just damn disrespectful the way these young men do girls these days, and the way girls think that it's okay...

Re: Commentary: An Environment of Disrespect

Marvalus — Fri, 30 May 2008 10:46:17 -0000

Dee - It is sad, and disgusting, and disheartening...

Re: What The Hell?!?

Marvalus — Sat, 31 May 2008 21:29:00 -0000

Look at the tape...the girl jumps off the desk and approaches the teacher and the teacher swings on her...at least that's the way it looks...

Re: Sunday Inspirations: Beautiful Thoughts

Marvalus — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:08:40 -0000

All - I received this in an e-mail and I thought it a timely reminder...I thought I would share it with you!

Glad you enjoyed it...and Regina, I received the e-mail...I will get my stuff together and send it to you.

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Renewal

Marvalus — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:29:09 -0000

Thank you Cynthia...I kinda like it too...it's simple and neat and very calming!

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Renewal

Marvalus — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:58:19 -0000

Thank you D...

Re: Banned Books

Marvalus — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:30:24 -0000

D - I need to look into that book...I'll add it to my list...

Mike - Wow! I'm impressed...I feel like I should be deeper into this list too...

Re: Banned Books

Marvalus — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:30:45 -0000

J - I think I have...I'm on my way to the library tomorrow to read a few pages to refresh my memory...I honestly can't remember!

Thank you for your well-wishes! I love ya! :lol:

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Donna Brazile

Marvalus — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:04:12 -0000

Mike - You are right about the Clintons; but hopefully, it ends today...

DB - I agree...

D - We do need more like her...people who are thinking about the party and not themselves...

Coop - You got that right...level-headedness seems to be missing a lot in these campaigns...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Jay-Z

Marvalus — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:19:38 -0000

Regina - I took a quick look at my mp3 player today and I, too, don't listen to a lot of Hip-Hop anymore...sign of the times, I guess...but Jay-Z is on there, definitely. I just enjoy the music, and the man knows his business!

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Donna Brazile

Marvalus — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:20:55 -0000

Regina - I agree wholeheartedly!

Voice - You are welcome...I have admired her for a while and thought it was due time for her induction...

Re: Banned Books

Marvalus — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:22:57 -0000

Regina - I picked up "To Kill A Mockingbird" today...I've always wanted to read it, and seeing it on this list reminded me...I looked at some of the reasons and laughed out loud...craziness!

Re: Now…Witnessing History

Marvalus — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:34:06 -0000

Mike - I think her moment to do so has come and gone. It should have happened last night; now she will have to work extra hard to clean up...

Coop - I agree...a beautiful thing to see!

SjP - I just want to hug someone!

Cynthia - I think after the initial shock, they will wear down...not all of them, of course, but the majority...

D - Oh, I was in tears just watching Barack and Michelle take the stage last night...their interaction is beautiful and one in a million...makes me smile a 1000 watts! :lol:

Re: First…A Thank You

Marvalus — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:35:27 -0000

SjP - You give me too much credit! You already had your voice...

Re: MarvalusOne Icon: Donna Brazile

Marvalus — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:03:04 -0000

SjP - This woman was raised right...that's all I have to say...

IW - I was shouting at my TV like I was in church! Woo - I loved it!

Re: MovieWatcher: Iron Man

Marvalus — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:42:49 -0000

Sharon - I heard how good this movie is; but I never go by what the critics say...I was surprised how much I liked this movie...

I have no shame with my sneaking in my drink...once I figure out how to pop my own popcorn and sneak it in without someone smelling it, I'm all in! :lol:

Re: First…A Thank You

Marvalus — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:10:46 -0000

So are you, Ms. D - thanks!

Re: Old School Friday: Announcement!

Marvalus — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:31:18 -0000

I just finished mine up...I went overboard...sad love songs seem to be my thing!

Re: MovieWatcher: Iron Man

Marvalus — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:35:24 -0000

Marcus - I loved it too...that Robert Downey, Jr. was on Tony Stark, wasn't he!?

I may need to check out the Incredible Hulk...they showed the preview and I think I'm intrigued...

Re: Old School Friday: Announcement!

Marvalus — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:36:23 -0000

Believer - You are welcome!

I will be over soon...can't wait to hear it!

Re: MovieWatcher: Iron Man

Marvalus — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:45:09 -0000

I can't wait to see it; don't know why I haven't watched it yet B...but I will by this weekend...

Re: Now…Witnessing History

Marvalus — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:56:13 -0000

@Believer 1964 - Wasn’t this just an awesome night?

I just wanted to soak it all in before I started asking all the questions…but believe me, they came up today…

Re: MovieWatcher: Iron Man

Marvalus — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:42:47 -0000

@ClnMike - Didn't he though?! I was very impressed...

Re: Old School Friday: Announcement!

Marvalus — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:31:15 -0000

@SjP - Uh, oh...OK, warning heeded...

Re: Old School Friday: Announcement!

Marvalus — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:45:08 -0000

@cooper - Excellent! Can't wait to see what you come up with...
@ClnMike - I think you intimidate me...

Re: Take A Listen: Lalah Hathaway

Marvalus — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:46:15 -0000

@cooper - I'm looking to expand my library this summer...I think I'm limiting myself...
@skoolboi_krush - I just listened to it today...some good stuff!

Re: Old School Friday: Not Another Sad Love Song

Marvalus — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:32:35 -0000

@cooper - Check the OSF tab at the top of my screen...there you will find the rules and others who participate...I will add your name...

Re: Introducing Layla

Marvalus — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:04:32 -0000

@Urban Thought - I can always count on you, Urban...thanks...

Layla has been chasing me...she is demanding to come to life, I think... :lol:

Re: Feature: Swagger Style

Marvalus — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:39:00 -0000

@cooper - Hidden talents becoming unhinged...tee hee hee...

Thank you for checking it out...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Going To Church

Marvalus — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:57:13 -0000

@R.L.Scovens - Thank you, Rachel...I guess I just needed to air that out...and hear someone tell me it's alright...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Going To Church

Marvalus — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:09:45 -0000

@KWiz - Such good advice...thank you for stopping by and offering your message to me; it is appreciated and duly noted.

Re: Commentary: Umm, This Is Art?!?

Marvalus — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:04:20 -0000

@cooper - I read some more about this dude, and came to the same conclusion that he did it to garner some fans...there was a way this could have been done to get his point across without the use of some of the images he used...some of that shit was downright ignorant and offensive.

Re: Commentary: Umm, This Is Art?!?

Marvalus — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:06:05 -0000

@Clnmike - You are right about the attention plea, and the money thing...I don't think it came from anywhere else...

I'm just appalled that anyone could take this to this level...what is the point?

Re: Commentary: An Environment of Disrespect

Marvalus — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:08:56 -0000

@Clnmike - It is the realization that respecting life is more important than showing out for your boys...I can't even fathom how one gets to shooting at someone for turning them down...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Going To Church

Marvalus — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:11:53 -0000

@Cynthia - It is all of these things that you spoke of that keep me away...people are going to be people, I concede that, but in a church, why should all of that matter? I agree that it should be about your heart and what is in it, but where do you find a church home that is just about that? The questions that have no answers...

Re: Commentary: Umm, This Is Art?!?

Marvalus — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:31:29 -0000

@Believer 1964 - I had quite the surprise myself upon clicking "next"... :oops:

Re: Commentary: An Environment of Disrespect

Marvalus — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:32:45 -0000

@Believer 1964 - That is awful! The disregard is at "red" level...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Going To Church

Marvalus — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:34:08 -0000

@Believer 1964 - I guess He is trying to know, because this has been on my mind and I've been praying about it for some time...I've made the attempt but just can't move forward with it...it will come, I know...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Going To Church

Marvalus — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:19:35 -0000

@KWiz - I left you a message on your blog...I am pleasantly pleased to discover that you are Manchild's wife, as I have received nothing but kindness from him since we "met" over the net...I hope to establish the same kinship with you...

Re: In My Opinion: She Is On Minute #15

Marvalus — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:29:26 -0000

@Clnmike - No evidence needed, I don't think...her name is all over it and even if she isn't the brains, she is guilty by association...

Re: In My Opinion: She Is On Minute #15

Marvalus — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:33:39 -0000

@Sharon - To be fair, I think you can actually put in what you want the thing to say, the Black Children Will Die is someone's idea of a joke (a very bad idea)...

It is just a stupid idea and a desperate attempt to garner some attention, I don't care what you decide to have the damn thing say...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Erykah Badu

Marvalus — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:43:06 -0000

@Danielle - Isn't she the truth?! I love her rawness, and honesty, and just overall "out-there-ness"...

Re: In My Opinion: She Is On Minute #15

Marvalus — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:54:01 -0000

@KWiz - I so agree with you, K...where are the people around her with some sense...what does her mother, who she is close to, think about this? SMH...

Re: In My Opinion: She Is On Minute #15

Marvalus — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:32:14 -0000

@Clnmike - I don't think this was done with that idea either; but I do think it is irresponsible and someone has their head up their ass if they thought it was/is a good idea...

Re: In My Opinion: She Is On Minute #15

Marvalus — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:35:16 -0000

@Urban Thought - I'm saying...why does it have to be this?

Re: Old School Friday: Announcement!

Marvalus — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:39:45 -0000

@Urban Thought - August...I'm counting down the days... :lol:

Re: Old School Friday: Announcement!

Marvalus — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:51:37 -0000

@Marcus LANGFORD - tee hee hee...had to get Jill in there somehow!

Re: Music Interlude: Easy Listening

Marvalus — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:52:42 -0000

@Marcus LANGFORD - I do remember...
@A Voice From the Battlefield - That is so right!

Re: In My Opinion: She Is On Minute #15

Marvalus — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:53:19 -0000

@Marcus LANGFORD - Desperation does not become her...

Re: Old School Friday: Announcement!

Marvalus — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:15:53 -0000

@MrsGrapevine - Thank you! I know you've been busy with school and the family...it has been my pleasure...I have the original list (I think it goes until October!)...but there have been some additions so you might want to relook at it and think about re-doing it...

I don't want it to seem like I was taking over; I realize that this was your concept and just wanted to honor that...

Re: Music Interlude: Easy Listening

Marvalus — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:16:47 -0000

@MrsGrapevine - I know...but my post would've been 8 songs long! :lol:

Re: In My Opinion: She Is On Minute #15

Marvalus — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:17:33 -0000

@MrsGrapevine - Girl, it was a hot mess!

Re: Old School Friday: Announcement!

Marvalus — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:55:58 -0000

@Danielle - Had to get it off my chest, D...tee hee hee...

Re: PageTurner: Steppin’ Out Of The Darkness

Marvalus — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:31:39 -0000

@KWiz - You are so welcome...my life has been enriched by reading this book; I only hope to pass that blessing onto someone else...

Re: Old School Friday: Announcement!

Marvalus — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:13:55 -0000

@regina - tee hee hee...I think this is officially cheating...

I saw the award (you are too sweet!)...I'm making my list so I can pass it on!

Re: Spreading The Love

Marvalus — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:48:50 -0000

@regina - Gotta pass the love, R...

Thanks again!

Re: PageTurner: Steppin’ Out Of The Darkness

Marvalus — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:34:05 -0000

@cooper - I have an autographed copy...it is a glorious read!

Re: Spreading The Love

Marvalus — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:59:05 -0000

K, Sharon, & Cynthia - You all are welcome!

Re: Breaking News: Tim Russert

Marvalus — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:18:46 -0000

I totally agree Mrs. G...this reminds me of when Peter Jennings passed...I felt like someone I loved passed away; I think I cried for hours...

Re: Sunday Inspirations: What Is A Dad?

Marvalus — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:05:07 -0000

@Villager - Happy Father's Day, Villager!

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Happy Father’s Day

Marvalus — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:56:58 -0000

@regina - Thanks...I'm glad too!
@Urban Thought - It is a tough thing for a daughter to stand on the outside and watch her father love two other daughters...I've carried all that around with me for so long, but I'm ready to let it go now...

One of the best things in life is watching a child with his/her father and I am blessed to be able to say that I get to do that.
@Gina - Thank you Gina...for your comment and visit!

Re: Sunday Inspirations: What Is A Dad?

Marvalus — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:59:52 -0000

@SjP - I think the absence of a father gives you two choices: you can choose to use that lack of love to tear you up or use it to build you up...I use it to love my child 10 times harder, 10 times better, and 10 times stronger than I ever thought I could...

Happy Father's Day to you and yours too! :grin:

Re: The 10Spot: Things I Am Just Confused About

Marvalus — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:06:00 -0000

@SjP - The secret is that it is no secret; people all over Chicago can attest to him driving around, scouting for these young chicks...I've been done for a while now with him; I think it is criminal that people continue to make excuses for his sick ass...

@KWiz - Hey K! I know in my heart that the young lady in the tape with R. and her family were paid off...There will be some who will fall prey to the attacks on Michelle; then there are the smart people who will recognize the game and do what is right for the country...

I watched MTP this morning, and like I expected, I cried deep tears. I did almost make it until the end, but when Tom Brokaw choked up, I lost it...and then when they showed him doing his regular sign-off, I lost it again...I can't even imagine who can sit in that chair and serve it up like he did...

@Urban Thought - I think he is glued together at the seams...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Happy Father’s Day

Marvalus — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:23:09 -0000

@MrsGrapevine - Thanks...Happy Father's Day to the special men in your life...hope your day was wonderful!

@cooper - Thanks Coop...and we sure do need the good ones!

Re: This Cracks Me Up!

Marvalus — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:05:51 -0000

@Urban Thought - I was watching the game last night and saw this...the only bright spot! :lol:

@A Voice From the Battlefield - When he answers the phone, it just causes me to break out in laughter...

Re: The 10Spot: Things I Am Just Confused About

Marvalus — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:06:57 -0000

@Clnmike - I thought of you when I did this...I knew how much you liked the Questions...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Beyonce

Marvalus — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:57:12 -0000

@Sharon - I'm glad to hear that I'm not alone...there is a lot to admire about her and I'm no longer a closet fan of hers...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Happy Father’s Day

Marvalus — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:27:10 -0000

@Jeannine - Thank you for that...you know, I'm still waiting to watch the movie! :lol:

Re: Whenever You’re Around

Marvalus — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:50:19 -0000

@R.L.Scovens - This was too fun! I laughed at most of them...some of them left me puzzled...it just goes to show you how connected you are to the music that you love!

Re: Celtics, Baby…WHAT!!!!

Marvalus — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:09:37 -0000

@KWiz - I love it! I am so happy for KG...I've watched him since he came into the league from high school...there is just something about his personality and his passion for the game that draws me to him and makes me champion for him...

I am just thrilled! They put a spanking on them Lakers!!!

Re: Commentary: Fighting The Battle

Marvalus — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:40:59 -0000

All - Thanks for your comments! The fear is unreal; it is something that is based on the fact that this woman is her own woman...she stands on her own two feet and doesn't fit into the mold of what people think she should be...that is sad.

What I want to always remember is the looks of love that Barack gives her whenever I see the two of them together. The pure commitment between the two of them, the unspoken communication that is viewed when you look at them; how can you deny the love that is there? That is what I want to embrace, not all this negative bullshit that is being forced upon the world right now. Michelle Obama is someone to be admired for her strength...and I intend to do that...

Re: Old School Friday: Announcement!

Marvalus — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:41:59 -0000

@Urban Thought - Oh, it won't be so bad...

@Marcus LANGFORD - Ah, I've finished mine already...didn't take so much time either...tee hee hee...

Re: Celtics, Baby…WHAT!!!!

Marvalus — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:42:28 -0000

I just have two words: CELTICS, BABY!!!!! :lol:

Re: MovieWatcher: The Incredible Hulk

Marvalus — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:20:36 -0000

@Urban Thought - Theatre Hop...hmm, now there is a thought...

@patrick - Hey there Patrick! Thanks for stopping in! I agree with you...more fun with this Hulk!

Re: Don’t Take A Listen: Tha Carter III

Marvalus — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:25:07 -0000

@Urban Thought - You know, he did have one song that I liked; I can't even remember what that was...but I seriously was left with my jaw hanging open while listening to this CD...I only made it through 4 tracks...

@Danielle - I'm glad I'm not alone...and on top of everything else, he ain't even cute! :???:

Re: Happy Juneteenth!

Marvalus — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:25:47 -0000

@Urban Thought - No BBQ for me either...you are not alone! :wink:

Re: Old School Friday: Announcement!

Marvalus — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:26:17 -0000

@Danielle - Yeah, you know this hits me hard! :roll:

Re: Don’t Take A Listen: Tha Carter III

Marvalus — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:40:18 -0000

@Kim - Hey there Kim! Add me to that Stankonia list...and anything else that Outkast does...now them boys = truth...

Re: Don’t Take A Listen: Tha Carter III

Marvalus — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:58:11 -0000

@krush - I think they need to start teaching Hip-Hop classes in school because these kids don't know music from shit...

Re: MovieWatcher: The Incredible Hulk

Marvalus — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:34:06 -0000

@cooper - I usually don't do movies (it's just too damn expensive)...but seeing as how I'm home during the day during my unemployment days, it fills the time...but I do have a gripe against the prices...more on this later...

@Jon - Hey there, Jon! Thanks for stopping in! I can see how that final fight scene would be an eyeroller for some...I'm glad that you loved the movie, despite that! :lol:

Re: MovieWatcher: The Incredible Hulk

Marvalus — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:26:37 -0000

@Sharon - That is too funny! My mom is like that...I used to be like your daughter, but I've gotten some nice shit with her doing this, so I'm cool now... :lol:

Re: MovieWatcher: The Incredible Hulk

Marvalus — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:54:59 -0000

@KWiz - I actually have had the movie for a couple of weeks; I just haven't watched it yet...I'm set to watch it this weekend...watch for the review!

Can't wait to read what you have to say about superheroes!

Re: The10Spot: On My Mind

Marvalus — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:18:50 -0000

@KWiz - Hey K! I also heard about the dress that Michelle wore being out of stock at White House Black Market...I think that is the coolest thing!

I will watch ANYTHING with Will Smith in it...his life has been touched and he has handled it with so much grace...

Thanks for checking in...have a great weekend too!

Re: The10Spot: On My Mind

Marvalus — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:21:24 -0000

@SjP - Hey there, SjP! Wasn't that Dave Chappelle clip too funny!?

That's the same thing I said when I saw that pic of Will...DAMN!!! If I didn't like Jada so much...boy...

Don't waste the space on your DVR...Y & R is making me mad' but then again, I've been watching since I was a little girl, sitting at my granny's house...watching it with her...the memories :lol:

Have an excellent weekend!

Re: The10Spot: On My Mind

Marvalus — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:22:52 -0000

@Sharon - Hey Sharon! I agree with you about Michelle...I'm done with the haters...they soon will have to bow down...

I can't believe they got DL Hughley to host...just ugh!

I think Black folks will be the topic of my Sunday Thoughts...hmm...

Have a good weekend!

Re: The10Spot: On My Mind

Marvalus — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:36:11 -0000

@Clnmike - "Who said sumthin' bout oil, bitch you cookin'" That shit cracks me up erry time! Classic...

The more I think about it, the more I realize that the statement is true: I think we do prove to be enemies to ourselves a lot of the time...that is sad...

Maxwell is about to piss me off!

Have a good weekend!

Re: Passing On The Love

Marvalus — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:04:08 -0000

@Villager - Well, I thank you Villager...that means a lot coming from you...

Re: Sunday Inspiration: Instructions For Life

Marvalus — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:39:04 -0000

@Villager - God Bless you, too! Thanks for the link...

Re: MovieWatcher: Cinematic Heaven

Marvalus — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:59:49 -0000

@cooper - I watched Purple Rain last night and thought, "This acting is awful!" But damn the music is good, and you just can't resist watching it...

@Sharon - Claudine is a must see...good stuff. If you need a laugh, add Let's Do It Again to your collection...it is hysterical!

Re: Sunday Inspiration: Instructions For Life

Marvalus — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:01:05 -0000

@cooper - You are right...a good list for the fridge!

@SjP - You're welcome...I truly enjoy this Sunday morning meme!

@Sharon - I made a copy and have it up on my office wall...good stuff to remember...

Re: Passing On The Love

Marvalus — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:03:24 -0000

@A Voice From the Battlefield - It is my honor to pass this award on to you...you deserve it!

@Urban Thought - Now that is surprising...the first?!

@Danielle - You're welcome, and you deserve it! Regina always has the coolest awards...she does an awesome job of making friends and being recognized for being the wonderful person that she is!

Re: MovieWatcher: Cinematic Heaven

Marvalus — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:39:41 -0000

@Danielle - I think Sidney and Bill were awesome together...the music in Claudine was extraordinary! Pure goodness...and Purple Rain...I think I've seen that film 1000 times and it just moves me...I still cry at the end (the Purple Rain song)...

Re: TMV On: Shaq and Kobe

Marvalus — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:39:58 -0000

@cooper - The biggest babies...I mean, seriously...

Re: TMV On: Shaq and Kobe

Marvalus — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:07:13 -0000

@Clnmike - I agree with your first point, Mike...the truth is the truth...and number 2 also. But like this? Ion't know...I just think this forum was low...if he had done it in an interview with Stephen A., I'da been cool with it...but he hit him low...

But then again, I ain't no fan of Kobe so I don't know why it even matters to me...I guess I want to see Shaq be better than this...

Re: TMV On: Shaq and Kobe

Marvalus — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:06:40 -0000

@Clnmike - I just read that...I was finna do an update...that is too much!

Re: TMV On: Shaq and Kobe

Marvalus — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:55:16 -0000

@Kim - It was funny as hell...

I said I wasn't going to, but I'm watching them too...glad I did or I would've missed Maxwell...

::swooning::

Re: TVWatcher: The BET Awards

Marvalus — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:09:29 -0000

@MrsGrapevine - The 90's flashback was good...but the Al Green tribute? AWESOME!! I think it was the best part...hugely because of Maxwell...I'm sure BET will run the show into the grounds in re-airs, so you'll get to see it soon...

Re: TMV On: Shaq and Kobe

Marvalus — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:06:46 -0000

@KWiz - Blaming someone else for your mistakes is just stupid...and childish.

The one thing that Shaq does have over Kobe is that he won a championship somewhere else...but Shaq's career is done...

Re: MovieWatcher: Cinematic Heaven

Marvalus — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:58:05 -0000

@Vivrant Thang - Never watched The Color Purple in total?

::whispers::

"Isn't that a sin?"

Re: TVWatcher: The BET Awards

Marvalus — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:14:45 -0000

@Cynthia - Wasn't the Al Green Tribute awesome!? Some good stuff right there...I am however, right there with yo about Black music...daggit...

The name of the song by Marvin Sapp: Never Would Have Made It...it has become my mantra so I know it well! :lol:

Re: MovieWatcher: The Incredible Hulk

Marvalus — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:49:00 -0000

@Jeannine - Tee hee hee...I sure was...I'll get to it...

Re: TMV: Reconnecting

Marvalus — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:05:57 -0000

@Danielle - We are two peas in a pod, D...I can vary from an E to an I, depending on the situation...

@SjP - Great minds, SjP... :lol:

@cooper - I think I am organized, but can tend to be disheveled...it lends itself to so many things going on in my mind at the same time! Thanks for the good wishes...

Re: TVWatcher: The BET Awards

Marvalus — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:07:16 -0000

@SjP - If only for that one portion of the show, I am SO glad that I tuned in...I would have been one upset sista had I missed that!

Re: Old School Friday: Kid Groups

Marvalus — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:28:40 -0000

@Kim - Ooh, Kim...I would have been hot! Even with my bestest, bestest, bestest girlfriend...she would still hear me mad about that one!

Re: TMV: Reconnecting

Marvalus — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:55:37 -0000

@Cynthia - Cynthia, you never know where your blessings are going to come from, and finding that link on your page was truly a blessing, so I thank you!

Be encouraged that finding your path will happen...just keep looking!

You have a good weekend yourself!

Re: Old School Friday: Kid Groups

Marvalus — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:00:20 -0000

@Vivrant Thang - :lol: Ricky was sanging that part, wasn't he?!

Yeah, Bob-bay went to the way left...even when they did the reunion album, I wasn't feeling him...

Re: Old School Friday: Kid Groups

Marvalus — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:21:34 -0000

All - I think I've watched this video at least 5 times this morning...I LOVE NEW EDITION!!! :lol:

Re: TMV: Reconnecting

Marvalus — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:23:32 -0000

@Sharon - Thank you, Ms. Sharon...I pray that it does too...I know there will be some rough spots, and I am equipped to deal with those now...

Re: TMV: Reconnecting

Marvalus — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:16:02 -0000

@KWiz - Thank you, K! It's amazing how God works...once I discovered that this was what it was, it was like the path was clear and the job was sitting at the end of it, just waiting. That is just some good stuff right there!

Re: TMV: Reconnecting

Marvalus — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:53:25 -0000

@Believer 1964 - Thank you, Believer!

Re: Old School Friday: Kid Groups

Marvalus — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:51:55 -0000

@MrsGrapevine - tee hee hee...why thank you!

Re: TMV: Reconnecting

Marvalus — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:53:44 -0000

@Kreative Talk - Thank you!

Re: Am I Not Human?

Marvalus — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:25:03 -0000

@Urban Thought - Go over to the Roots of Humanity web site (http://rootsofhumanity.blogspot.com)...let them know you want to ride and they will hook you up!

Re: Sunday Inspiration:

Marvalus — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:05:54 -0000

@SjP - I saw that picture and was captivated...

Re: Feeling The Love

Marvalus — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:59:30 -0000

@cooper - Oops, sorry about that...it's good now!

Re: A Respite From The Respite

Marvalus — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:25:54 -0000

@Sabrina - I know right?

Re: A Respite From The Respite

Marvalus — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:26:21 -0000

@cooper - Enjoy your holiday, and your visiting boyfriend...have an excellent weekend, Coop!

Re: A Respite From The Respite

Marvalus — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:39:16 -0000

@blackwomenblowthetrumpet.blogspot.com - Hi Lisa! Thank you for your visit! I don't know how, but I think I have been lurking...I can't seem to stay away! :lol:

I will be happy to come by your place...thanks for the invite!

Re: A Respite From The Respite

Marvalus — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:22:29 -0000

@Clnmike - But of course! :lol:

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Nerves

Marvalus — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:47:30 -0000

@cooper - Thank you Coop...I will definitely appreciate those thoughts...

@Urban Thought - tee hee hee...I most certainly plan to WORK THAT!!!

@Krush - Thanks, K! I have such a good feeling about this...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Nerves

Marvalus — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:50:41 -0000

@A Voice From the Battlefield - Yes it is, and I don't take for granted what a gift that it is...

Re: Peeking In

Marvalus — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:41:41 -0000

All - Thank you all so much! You make me feel so special...

Re: Old School Friday: Announcement!

Marvalus — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:45:42 -0000

@Danielle - I got ya, D...miss ya already!

Re: Artist Spotlight: Bilal/Ledisi

Marvalus — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:36:28 -0000

@Urban Thought - "Sometimes" is the song...it's the song I put on when I want to cuss out somebody, or when I just don't give a fat rat's ass...

@Vivrant Thang - I so want to live on the East Coast, just so I can see B live one time...I've been looking for the material from Love For Sale...I WILL FIND IT!!! :lol:

@Danielle - You know I'm mad too...I put "Soul Sista" up for you, though...

Re: Superwoman

Marvalus — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:32:19 -0000

@Danielle - Yeah, miss me with the old man, even if he is promising to "take care of me." :roll:

We'll miss you on OSF!

@Vivrant Thang - Exactly Viv...you know what I mean about those younguns...tee hee hee...

Re: The10Spot: Comin’ From Where I’m From

Marvalus — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:51:56 -0000

Believer - Anthony Hamilton is one of those rare finds nowadays...one that is truly able to touch folks by his voice...

I'm all ready with my Godfathers movies...

It is amazing to me that people will let skin color hold them back from something wonderful and something that perhaps could change the country for the better...

Re: The10Spot: Comin’ From Where I’m From

Marvalus — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 19:34:32 -0000

MIke - Yes, he is!

I didn't watch the interview...couldn't do it. I know by y'all you mean women in general, but I do not give this nigga a pass...

Ced must have some dirt on somebody...he's awful! I love him, but ooh!!

Re: Thursday’s Issue: It’s My Decision

Marvalus — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:53:39 -0000

Believer - I respect your view, and thank you for sharing it here...

SjP - Thank you for sharing your view as well...

I guess I just believe that it should be a decision left up to the woman...not all women will weigh the alternatives...but what frightens me is that if it is no longer legal, like you said SjP, women will put their lives at risk to get abortions if they feel like their backs are against the wall.

Re: The10Spot: Comin’ From Where I’m From

Marvalus — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:55:51 -0000

Thank you, SjP!

Yeah...that damn Obama is just going to be the ruin of us all...

Re: The10Spot: Comin’ From Where I’m From

Marvalus — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:39:37 -0000

Mike - When I switched to WP 2.5, all of my old posts were wiped out...I'll see if I can find the beer thingie for you in my photos...

Re: Girl, Boo!

Marvalus — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:11:51 -0000

I knew when she went, "...what so p-roud-ly we held..." that it was going downhill from there...

Poor thing...

Re: Troy Davis

Marvalus — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:12:26 -0000

That right there...is a damn shame.

But you are probably right...

Re: You Have To Read This

Marvalus — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:38:41 -0000

Shae - I totally agree with you...

Ms. Regina - Make sure you read it...it is well worth it!

I'll drop by...

Re: Girl, Boo!

Marvalus — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:39:45 -0000

Coop - You would think someone woulda listened to this chick, huh?

Sharon - Didn't she though?

Shae - You cracked me up and you didn't even say anything...

Re: You Have To Read This

Marvalus — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:37:47 -0000

Mike - It puts into words a lot of feelings that a lot of us have...

Re: You Have To Read This

Marvalus — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:14:07 -0000

D - I have SO missed you, girlie!

I was just having this conversation with my BFF, about the media and how they play us like fiddles...

It really takes us paying attention not to be led around by our noses by the bullshit...

Re: Troy Davis

Marvalus — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:15:55 -0000

D - Me too...the latest word is they stayed his execution, but only for a couple of days. Justice really isn't justice for all...

Re: Girl, Boo!

Marvalus — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:20:42 -0000

TC - Terrible...just terrible!

Re: Girl, Boo!

Marvalus — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:26:31 -0000

Urban - Funny thing is, I think she did practice and thought she was jamming...

Re: The Rose That Grew From Concrete

Marvalus — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:30:23 -0000

All - I was just browsing the 'net and came across this and was struck by the beauty and simplicity of these words. Those of you who have followed me know that I love Pac...and this is one of the many reasons why. The rap and shit was one thing, but this is where he laid his soul out for all to see...

Re: You Have To Read This

Marvalus — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:31:44 -0000

Shae - That is so true...

Re: Thursday’s Issue: Alive and Breathing

Marvalus — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:02:22 -0000

Urban - Wow...I'm speechless...hope you have your lawyer on speed dial.

Regina - What country is this Black Republican living in?!?

Mike - Exactly...

Conn - Thanks for dropping by! And thanks...it is easy to let this things slip by...I guess we are just becoming used to the bullshit...

Re: The Rose That Grew From Concrete

Marvalus — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:03:31 -0000

Malcolm - You are so right...

Re: You Have To Read This

Marvalus — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:04:28 -0000

Coop - It is very well crafted, and hits all the right points...

Re: The10Spot: Comin’ From Where I’m From

Marvalus — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:06:31 -0000

Malcolm - R needs to be sent to hell on the short bus, on a jet plane, in first class...

Re: The10Spot: Anything

Marvalus — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:46:00 -0000

Malcolm -

10 - I certainly agree with you about Liz...hot to death! The both of them were just absolutely gorgeous in the prime, weren't they?

9 - It amazes me that people stopped at the "You're right," but didn't hear him differentiate or make the statement of where he stood. The more I watched the clips today, the more I got it...I hope others got it too.

8 - You know it is...I don't even feel sorry for her either...

7 - They are looking for something that is not there...

4 - You do have to take VH1 with a grain of salt...eh...

Re: The10Spot: Anything

Marvalus — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:48:31 -0000

Urban -

10 - I awoke to this news this morning and was just sad...

9 - Exactly...

7 - I want me some of that...for real...

5 - That's why I'm going to keep doing it...to get over "not liking it"...

4 - The list is just not right...these people who put it together are not true...

Re: The10Spot: Anything

Marvalus — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:15:49 -0000

Mike - I was looking for you...wondering why you were missing...LOL

10 - This has been a tough year...

4 & 3- Again, whoever put this list together does not know what the hell they are doing...

Re: Sunday Inspirations: I’m Going To Do Me

Marvalus — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:02:43 -0000

Girl, when I listened to this, I was in my conmputer room shouting! Man is he laying down some truth!

Re: The10Spot: Anything

Marvalus — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:05:44 -0000

SjP -

10 - Mr. Newman was truly one of a kind...

9 - Oh, I can't wait until Thursday either...I'm expecting her to run out of the auditorium in tears...

8 - :lol:

7 - He did look relieved...and "Baby, I'm so glad to see you!"

6 - Wasn't he though!?

3 - No I can't...

2 - You and me both...but I'm afraid we'd be snatching at air...

1 - You are right...I think he'll make it to see Barack sworn in...

Re: Kick Ass Blogger Award

Marvalus — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:06:19 -0000

Thank ya, thank ya!

Re: Take A Listen: Paper Trail by T.I.

Marvalus — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:30:46 -0000

Hey Sabrina...I used to think that; but it's all about the research! I started looking into it and found out all the stuff that he did in Atlanta and was thoroughly impressed...

Accountability is the thing that separates us from children...I think he has learned that...

Re: Take A Listen: Paper Trail by T.I.

Marvalus — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:23:16 -0000

Yeah...I know the mantra: "A crime is a crime is a crime..." and I was disappointed in him, terribly so, after he was arrested. But I think he's on the right path...I only hope that I'm not setting myself up to be disappointed again.

On the other hand, I can live with him saying that he made a mistake and trying to change his life, then forever living in denial, ala Robert Kelly.

Re: The10Spot: Waiting On The World To Change

Marvalus — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:27:23 -0000

Mike -

9 - I know, right?

8 - Me neither...

7 - Yeah, the end was kinda fucked up...

5 - Curtis, Jr. is definitely got athlete in his future...

Re: The10Spot: Waiting On The World To Change

Marvalus — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:28:51 -0000

Malcolm -

10 - I LOVE John Mayer...he betta not come anywhere near KC...I'll have my ass front and center!

9 - I think this is a can of worms they don't want to open...

2 - You are an ass man, huh? I know a lot of those...I guess it's because I have one of those...tee hee hee...

Re: The10Spot: Waiting On The World To Change

Marvalus — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:57:12 -0000

Naturally -

5 - They are a beautiful family...

9 - They sure better...but karma is a bitch! What they throw will come back at them harder...they don't want to play this game...

Re: Sssh…Ms. Donna Is Speaking The Truth!

Marvalus — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:16:51 -0000

Mike - Yes she did!

Keith - Wasn't that great?! Ms. Donna is telling the TRUTH!!

Re: Reaching Out

Marvalus — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:11:38 -0000

I thank you all for dropping by and leaving such great suggestions!

Coop - I am going to make you dinner :grin:

Mrs. G - Thank you so much for the great suggestion...I think I'll take it and run with it...

Mike - Full of fools is right...sometimes I get tired of talking about them, but at least I can get out my frustration of the world...

Ms. Lisa - Your feedback helps immensely!

Re: Reaching Out

Marvalus — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:38:27 -0000

I see you, IW! Thank you, girl...

Re: Reaching Out

Marvalus — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:01:15 -0000

Danielle - Aww...I miss you! Thank you so much...and I will!

Re: Reaching Out

Marvalus — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:09:19 -0000

Sabrina - I like putting those together...thanks!

John - Thank you...that looks to be the consensus...

OSF is not ending...the new themes should be available before next week!

Re: Reaching Out

Marvalus — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:39:56 -0000

Believer - Thanks! I kinda miss the W2W posts myself...

SjP - I know you like the 10Spot...thanks!

IW - I got you on that one...

Re: The10Spot: Reach Out, I’ll Be There

Marvalus — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:41:34 -0000

SjP - Hey Lady!

10 - I'll drop by and check that vid out...

9 - I'm waiting on that robo-call myself...I'm going straight postal if it happens!

7 - Wasn't that the bomb!

Re: The10Spot: Reach Out, I’ll Be There

Marvalus — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:35:24 -0000

Mike -

10 - It certainly has :cry:

9 - I took the 4th off...I may take the 5th off, to either celebrate or be depressed, whichever way it goes...

8 - The Kings were raised better than that!

Re: The10Spot: Reach Out, I’ll Be There

Marvalus — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:37:08 -0000

Keith -

10 - I love a sangin' man...Mr. Levi's voice is undeniably distinct and will be missed.

9 - I have those same thoughts...but don't want to get carried away...

7 - You always have the bomb posts on OSF! The treasures you find...

4 - Can she even count past two?

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Holes…

Marvalus — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:27:55 -0000

Hey Villager!

There are just a lot of "holes"...I'm hoping that folks can see them and make up their own minds...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: Holes…

Marvalus — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:31:02 -0000

Manchild, my friend!

Timing is everything...and the way Mr. Powell gave his endorsement says a lot...

Tom Brokaw is not right for this job at MTP...period.

I can't wait to see that either...oh what a day! :grin:

Re: The10Spot: Reach Out, I’ll Be There

Marvalus — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:00:14 -0000

Hey Eb! I truly miss Dave...

Re: TMV: Monday’s Ramblings

Marvalus — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:47:20 -0000

Thank you all for the early birthday wishes...you will just have to do it again in 3 weeks...and 2 days now! :lol:

D - Hey lady! You too!

Mike - Thanks!

Coop - now that sounds like fun...and I'm killing her...

SjP - :wink:

Sharon - You are very welcome! And you are right...I don't want the drama...

Sabrina - What's going on, fellow Scorpio!!! :wink:

Re: TMV: Music Tuesday

Marvalus — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:22:26 -0000

Cooper - No he wasn't cute...I coulda considered it had he been, but he wasn't...that and the fact that he was "stalkerish"...

Mike - Don't laugh...

IW - I laughed all the way home...I couldn't do anything but...

Hagar - Dude in the vid had me crying...I've only watched the video once so you know he has put in some time studying...

Mrs. G - I was a little in awe too at Dancer Dude...and I think a bit envious that he had it DOWN!!

Ms. Regina - You are so right...the level of talent has gone waaaay down...

Re: TMV: Music Tuesday

Marvalus — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:24:10 -0000

Sharon - I almost let myself wonder, "Why me?" But I just rolled with it and laughed it off...

I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks the JHud is a disappointment...it is just not quite there...

Re: TMV: Music Tuesday

Marvalus — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:40:09 -0000

D - I totally love Robin! The music is just...good...

I'll have to check out The Foreign Exchange...I've listened to the Conya Doss and I like it a lot...

We are sure trying girl! :lol:

Re: Customer Service Gone Horribly Wrong

Marvalus — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:52:02 -0000

SjP & Dee - I don't even have any words for this...

Re: TMV: Femininity

Marvalus — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:20:12 -0000

Believer - tee hee hee...So glad that I'm not alone...

Regina - Eww; Michael Moore?!

Oh I feel kinda sorry for that man when he is put here for me...only a little though... :lol:

Re: I Wish I Knew How…

Marvalus — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:26:39 -0000

Mike - I just look forward to tomorrow...but today, my heart is heavy...

Re: The10Spot: Up Against The Wind

Marvalus — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:12:01 -0000

Mike -

8 - Even as a joke, that shit ain't funny...

Sharon -

5 - I watch this man, wondering how he could preach this garbage...but then everyone has an agenda...

Gem -

I "stole" it from my girl, SoulAfrodisiac's spot...I don't know where she got it, but I was instantly in love with it...

Krush -

The bottle of champagne is a nice idea...

SjP -

I always see people behind him...they never show people sitting listening to his shit...he got a calling alright; I don't think God was on the other line.

Re: The10Spot: Up Against The Wind

Marvalus — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:55:21 -0000

Dee - That scene gets me every time...

Mike - Like I said...there are no words...

Keith - I know, right? I personally think it is a cult...this fool is certifiable!

Re: Monday Ramblings: Relax, Relate, Release

Marvalus — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:38:30 -0000

Hey Coop! I'm doing the same thing tomorrow...getting an early start (my shift is over at 10) and I think I'll come home, take a nap, then escape inside a dark theatre myself (thanks for the idea!)...

Otherwise, I think I will drive myself nuts! :???:

Re: I Voted Today

Marvalus — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:45:42 -0000

All - This is driving me nuts! I am an absolute basketcase...

Kim - I'm switching between CNN & MSNBC, both online and on TV...crazy!

DB - voting wasn't bad at all...glad I didn't run into the lines...

Sharon - me too! If I didn't have acrylic nails, I would be nail biting too! :oops:

Mike - The little kiddies had to go to school today here...

Danielle - I am just...ooh, I can't even find the words!

Re: YES. WE. DID!!!

Marvalus — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:04:07 -0000

D - I'm still in tears...Hallelujah is right! I'm tired, but can't go to bed, I'm so giddy...

Re: YES. WE. DID!!!

Marvalus — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:24:44 -0000

Mrs. G - Doesn't it, though...

Mike - Me too...

Re: YES. WE. DID!!!

Marvalus — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:56:40 -0000

Cooper - I was just a bundle of nerves...right up until Ohio, I think...after that, it was pretty much over for me too.

Oh what a beautiful thing!

Re: The10Spot: A Break From The Norm…

Marvalus — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:58:44 -0000

Mike - Those were the only ones I could think of with those letters...luckily, I've seen them, so we're cool

Danielle - Hey lady! I know...I've been thinking a lot about that lately...you may see it come back...

Unfortunately, I only got rid of the pot...the cigarettes are another issue!

DB - I forgot about Oceans 11...but I like An Officer And A Gentleman...

SjP - I feel better...thanks! I could watch Godfather I & II all day...III? not so much...

Re: Monday Ramblings: I Don’t Wanna Do Wrong

Marvalus — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:30:28 -0000

Cooper - You are welcome for the song...it has been on replay on my mp3 player...I have no explanation why except for it's Gladys!

I am trying to understand this woman's grief and give her reasonable doubt...and I know that everyone deals with things differently...but all the things that have led up to this tragedy (and everything since) don't really play into her being in her complete right mind from the start, do they?

Re: Monday Ramblings: I Don’t Wanna Do Wrong

Marvalus — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:47:45 -0000

DB - I was sick over the weekend...

IW - There is just something amiss with this whole situation...

Re: I Don’t Feel Like It

Marvalus — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:43:21 -0000

Lisa - I have decided to give her the benefit of the doubt and believe that this is her way of dealing with the pain...and it is strictly because I don't know otherwise (because what I see is showing me something different)...

Urban - I struggle with those thoughts on the regular...

Dee - When all is said and done, three people lost their lives...so no matter what is going on with this woman, that is the realness of this situation and you are right; it is very sad...

Danielle - Thanks...I was thinking the exact same thing. I had to step back and look at this situation from a view of an outsider looking in, because that is what I am. I don't know this chick; I don't know her heart or mind or spirit or soul, and I'm not in this life to pass judgement on anyone...

Mike - You could be right...who knows?

Re: Today Is My Day

Marvalus — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:04:23 -0000

Rachel - Hey Lady! Thanks...and happy early b-day to you!

Viv - It'll come this weekend (all that reflection stuff)...

Thanks for the b-day wish!

Re: I Don’t Feel Like It

Marvalus — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:10:31 -0000

Viv - I think we are all waiting with bated breath to hear more on this case...the unsettled feelings abound, I'll say...

Re: Today Is My Day

Marvalus — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:48:52 -0000

Regina - Same to you! Yes...we are AWESOME!!! :lol:

Re: Today Is My Day

Marvalus — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:49:24 -0000

Cooper - Thank you!! :cool:

Re: Today Is My Day

Marvalus — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:57:17 -0000

J - Why, thank you! I had the MOST delicious martini with dinner tonight...I'm a happy girl!

Re: Today Is My Day

Marvalus — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:01:32 -0000

All - Thanks for the b-day wishes! I had an excellent day! :lol:

Re: The10Spot: Swagga Like Us

Marvalus — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:54:40 -0000

Lady Di - Thanks for the publicist statement...I truly do hope that Katt finds peace...I respect him not only for his comedy talent, but for raising/adopting those kids; they need him to be okay.

Keith - Isn't True Blood the bomb!? That brotha that plays Lafayette just does the damn thing...I can only remember feeling this way about a handful of shows...

Malcolm - Yeah, I would have to agree with you that watching the Godfather on AMC is not quite as good as watching it on DVD with EVERYTHING included...

Urban - Ooh, I needed that Jill myself...and thanks for the b-day wish!

Re: Today Is My Day

Marvalus — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:56:03 -0000

Manchild - Thank you very much!

Re: The10Spot: Swagga Like Us

Marvalus — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:57:35 -0000

TC - I'm addicted to that movie...I will amost stop whatever I'm doing to watch...isn't that Will and Jada cover GORGEOUS!!?? whew...

Naughty things do tend to filter into the mind with that there song...hee hee...

Re: The10Spot: Everything She Wants

Marvalus — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:25:27 -0000

Symphony - Thanks! I've been looking all over for this story! :grin:

Re: …On Music: Kanye West

Marvalus — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:48:26 -0000

PJazzy - Yes he sure can! Thanks for the award!

Mike - It's different, but I think you will like it...and thanks for the award!

Sharon - It's nice, right?

Yobachi - What's up, brother?! I agree with you about T-Pain...major no talent hack...I disagree about the Kanye...well worth a listen...IMO...

Sabrina - I wasn't sure either, but it's good...

Re: Sunday Inspirations: Be Thankful

Marvalus — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:49:14 -0000

All - My blessings to all of you and your families on Thanksgiving! Eat lots and be merry! :wink:

Re: The10Spot: While You Were Here

Marvalus — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:32:06 -0000

Mike -

10 - And they should!

9 - :razz:

6 - Yeah...I know...

3 - I sure hope not...

Lina - Same to you!

I refuse Black Friday...I don't need the craziness!

Re: The10Spot: While You Were Here

Marvalus — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:00:22 -0000

Sharon - I had a wonderful Thanksgiving...I hope yours was great too!

10 - That's exactly the same question I asked myself...what is worth a man's life inside Walmart?

8 - I admire them too...but I know I'm far from finding my Barack...

Thank you...and you are welcome!

Re: The10Spot: While You Were Here

Marvalus — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:01:17 -0000

Danielle - Same to you! I've just been mesmerized lately by that silky voice of Mr. Benet's...::sigh::

Re: The10Spot: While You Were Here

Marvalus — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:02:29 -0000

DB - I wouldn't even be surprised to know that Bobby was tapping that...not surprised at all...

Thanks...I think I will keep this one for a while... :lol:

Re: The10Spot: While You Were Here

Marvalus — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:04:40 -0000

Malcolm - I visited that link...it kills me when people say they aren't racists but insist on labeling all people of a certain class a certain way...if that isn't prejudice, then what is?

I know that we all can have our hearts hardened by experiences in life; and even if this dude has "many black friends" and whatnot, he doesn't even realize that he's harboring some prejudice in his heart...and that is what's sad...

Re: World AIDS Day

Marvalus — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:49:43 -0000

test

Re: World AIDS Day

Marvalus — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:52:59 -0000

I totally agree...

Re: The10Spot: While You Were Here

Marvalus — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:54:10 -0000

Mike -

10 - And they should!

9 - :)-

6 - Yeah...I know...

3 - I sure hope not...

Re: The10Spot: While You Were Here

Marvalus — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:54:42 -0000

Lina - Same to you!

I refuse Black Friday...I don't need the craziness!

Re: The10Spot: While You Were Here

Marvalus — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:58:26 -0000

Viv - You are always welcome!

I know (the Walmart thing)...it is truly disgusting...Malcolm hipped me to a link where the author said that because it was a group of lower class blacks, that this type of thing should have been expected...ain't that some shit?!

You are so right about Jill...I ain't touching that...I wish her well!

Re: The10Spot: While You Were Here

Marvalus — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:59:51 -0000

TC - You are very welcome!

Eric has me in a mood around here girl...ooh, chile!

Barack and Michelle, I think, give us something to emulate...but only if we understand that it takes WORK to get there. They didn't just wake up and arrive at this point.

Re: World AIDS Day

Marvalus — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:45:14 -0000

You still have time...

Re: Good News Tuesday

Marvalus — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:30:09 -0000

Thanks Malcolm...you can also visit http://essentialpresence.blogspot.com for more Good News Tuesday...the idea originated with Symphony, the owner over there!

Re: Good News Tuesday

Marvalus — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:46:25 -0000

Kim - Please do! I also am tired of reading all the depressing news...

Re: Good News Tuesday

Marvalus — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:47:11 -0000

I love this idea too...makes me look forward to Tuesdays!

Re: Good News Tuesday

Marvalus — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:47:32 -0000

I'll put a blurb in my 10Spot this weekend...

Re: Good News Tuesday

Marvalus — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:47:57 -0000

I thought it was an amazing story too...

Re: Good News Tuesday

Marvalus — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:49:11 -0000

Urban - Yeah...I think I'll keep this one for a while...I kinda like it!

I was quite surprised at the recipient myself...all the more reason to feature the story!

Re: I Want A Divorce

Marvalus — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:35:30 -0000

I have held on as long as I could...

I agree about the support group!

Re: I Want A Divorce

Marvalus — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:35:42 -0000

Thanks Believer!

Re: I Want A Divorce

Marvalus — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:36:20 -0000

I may consider re-marriage...but he is going to have to come back strong...I just can't do it anymore...

Re: I Want A Divorce

Marvalus — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:39:38 -0000

I can't say that I won't sever the ties completely...again, there are "my favorite sons" that I just can't let go of...but for the most part, I'm done.

Re: Artist Spotlight: The Temptations

Marvalus — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:50:47 -0000

No argument from me, Mike...

Re: The10Spot: …All He Left Us Was Alone

Marvalus — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:04:15 -0000

Hey D!

I know (about that Taneka Talley situation)...it's like we are surrounded by evil...this is beyond despicable.

Love The Temps!

I miss Pac and Biggie too...especially now.

Pass on Will? More for me! :)

Re: The10Spot: U.N.I.T.Y.

Marvalus — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:44:40 -0000

Mike -

9 - hee hee...I guess that's one way to put it...

8 - I know...ewww!

3 - Dude is off the chain crooked!

Re: The10Spot: U.N.I.T.Y.

Marvalus — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:46:13 -0000

Sharon -

9 - I'm happy for them if it's true, too...

8 - teenagers...

6 - Not Diddy...I agree he doesn't have the chops for this one...

5 - Did you find the whole picture? I've seen it...and it looks a little fuzzy, but from what I can decipher, dude is...equipped!

Re: The10Spot: U.N.I.T.Y.

Marvalus — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:46:54 -0000

Symphony - I know, right? This just ain't for him...I hope he realizes it and just lets it go.

Re: Good News Tuesday: They’re Invited To The Dance

Marvalus — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:06:51 -0000

I agree...I can't wait until January 20th! The excitement...

Re: Good News Tuesday: They’re Invited To The Dance

Marvalus — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:06:58 -0000

Amen, Symphony...

Re: Good News Tuesday: They’re Invited To The Dance

Marvalus — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:07:00 -0000

When I read this story D, I teared up...the history is unbelievably touching and real...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Queen Latifah

Marvalus — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:09:03 -0000

I have always thought that she emanated warmth, Coop...I totally agree with you.

Re: Artist Spotlight: Queen Latifah

Marvalus — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:09:54 -0000

I think she will always be looked at as a legend in the game, regardless of whether she never made plat or not (which by the way, I don't know if she did)...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Queen Latifah

Marvalus — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:10:45 -0000

There are a handful of women that I look to for inspiration...Queen is one of them. So full of talent!

Same to you D!

Smooches right back atcha!

Re: Wednesday Rambling

Marvalus — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:00:26 -0000

SjP - I am most certainly ready...it is the willing part that has me on hold...I don't think I know how to be willing...

This boy! Ooh, this boy...hee hee...

Thanks for coming through!

Re: Artist Spotlight: Queen Latifah

Marvalus — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:37:51 -0000

Ms. Regina - I tried those CoverGirl cosmetics just because she was the spokesperson...they don't work for me! I'll stick to my MAC thank you...but you are right: The Queen has talent for DAYS!!!

When I was writing this post I came across her rendition of Poetry Man...very nice!

Re: Wednesday Rambling

Marvalus — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:47:07 -0000

Hey GT...welcome!

Ooh this boy...I feel like I'm losing my mind; I now understand what my mother went through! hee hee...

I'm trying hard to get there and I think I'm well on my way to treating my life like the gift that it is...

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Holidays to you too!

Re: Wednesday Rambling

Marvalus — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:38:05 -0000

I read your post on your 2009 resolutions...good list, Ms. Sharon. I struggle with wanting what I want, and not what God wants me to have...it's all about control, I think...and me not wanting to give it up. But I have to...I'm tired of being in control.

I am getting there (appreciating the attention)...for some reason, I had grown so uncomfortable with it.

Oh, I don't know which is more challenging...raising a 13-year-old boy or girl...hee hee...

Re: Take A Listen: Anthony Hamilton

Marvalus — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:11:38 -0000

I saw a write-up on Foreign Exchange over at SoulBounce...that and your recommendation will have me listening this weekend...thanks!

Re: Take A Listen: Anthony Hamilton

Marvalus — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:12:11 -0000

Mahogany and LaKeshia - I love Anthony...there is a warmth to his voice that you don't find everywhere...

Re: Take A Listen: Anthony Hamilton

Marvalus — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:17:52 -0000

Hi Melissa! Welcome and thanks for dropping by! I will gladly place my vote for you (and already have!)...

I will drop by on Sunday to check out the contest...good luck on the award!

Re: Good News Tuesday: Dwight Howard

Marvalus — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:04:11 -0000

Wasn't that a great story? I love reading stuff like this...warms my heart!

Re: Good News Tuesday: Dwight Howard

Marvalus — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:21:25 -0000

I look forward to your stories too, Symphony...I love doing this post!

I'm trying my best to get the word out...I think I'll put a widget on my sidebar...

Re: Merry Christmas!

Marvalus — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:10:44 -0000

I wish a Happy Holiday to you both...I said I wasn't going to be near this PC, but that was a crock! hee hee...

Re: MovieWatcher: Seven Pounds

Marvalus — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:38:13 -0000

Same to you, Lina!

It did seem longer than two hours...there were parts that seemed to drag on for days! I mean, I finally understood what was happening, but it took me until 30 minutes in to realize it...that's too long...

Re: TMV Icon: Eartha Kitt

Marvalus — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:40:50 -0000

The "it" factor...that is definitely the correct statement, Rev...

Re: TMV Icon: Eartha Kitt

Marvalus — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:42:31 -0000

I wish I could have seen her in person...she seemed so magnetic!

Re: Merry Christmas!

Marvalus — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:40:09 -0000

Same to you, Urban...

Re: MovieWatcher: Seven Pounds

Marvalus — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:40:57 -0000

It was disappointing to me too, Ms. Regina...you know how I feel about Will. I would wait until it came on cable and catch it...I can't believe I just said that :)

Re: TMV Icon: Eartha Kitt

Marvalus — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:42:55 -0000

The pictures are awesome, aren't they?! She was mighty fabulous...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: I Will Not Succumb!

Marvalus — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:03:41 -0000

Thanks Mike...

Re: Sunday’s Thoughts: I Will Not Succumb!

Marvalus — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:03:48 -0000

Thanks Ms. Regina...same to you and your family!

Re: MovieWatcher: Seven Pounds

Marvalus — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:16:46 -0000

I so agree Symphony...and I hate that I agree.

Re: Good News Tuesday: A Blogging Miracle

Marvalus — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:53:30 -0000

Thanks Mike...

Re: Sunday Inspirations: Twenty Dollars

Marvalus — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:53:50 -0000

I know...I have printed it out and put it on my wall in my home office...

Re: Good News Tuesday: A Blogging Miracle

Marvalus — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:54:01 -0000

Wasn't that great? I got a little teary-eyed myself when I read it...

Re: Good News Tuesday: A Blogging Miracle

Marvalus — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:54:29 -0000

Happy New Year to you too, Coop! I wish you well in 2009!

Re: Sunday Inspirations: Twenty Dollars

Marvalus — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:55:31 -0000

Thanks!

Re: Sunday Inspirations: Twenty Dollars

Marvalus — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:56:02 -0000

I put it on my wall, too...

Re: Sunday Inspirations: Twenty Dollars

Marvalus — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:56:15 -0000

Glad you liked it!

Re: Sunday Inspirations: Twenty Dollars

Marvalus — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:57:48 -0000

This one just really hit home for me, Shae...I'm glad you liked it!

Re: MovieWatcher: Seven Pounds

Marvalus — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:59:12 -0000

My favorite is still Ali...followed by I Am Legend, then Hancock...this one just has me perplexed...and it was disappointing...

Re: Happy New Year!

Marvalus — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:18:22 -0000

Same to ya, Rev!

Re: Happy New Year!

Marvalus — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:16:52 -0000

Happy New Year Shae! Many blessings to you!

Re: Happy New Year!

Marvalus — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:57:17 -0000

Happy New Year Symphony!

Re: Happy New Year!

Marvalus — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:57:32 -0000

PAD - Yes, let's all look forward to 2009! Happy New Year to you!

Re: Happy New Year!

Marvalus — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:58:17 -0000

Happy New Year Ms. Lina! The possibilities are endless!

Re: Sunday Inspirations: Twenty Dollars

Marvalus — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:59:47 -0000

Definitely! Same to you!

Re: Happy New Year!

Marvalus — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:02:40 -0000

Thank you Sharon!

Re: Happy New Year!

Marvalus — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:33:40 -0000

Exactly Urban...

I wish the same to you...

Re: Happy New Year!

Marvalus — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:49:31 -0000

Happy New Year to you also Lisa!

Thank you for the verse...it means a lot!

Re: Happy New Year!

Marvalus — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:43:19 -0000

Thank you Manchild...and Happy New Year to you also!

Re: MovieWatcher: Seven Pounds

Marvalus — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:49:49 -0000

It seems like every time I turned on the TV in the past couple of days, I Am Legend was on...and of course I sat and watched it!

Re: Why I Blog - The 2009 Edition

Marvalus — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:58:34 -0000

You know, Coop...you were one of the first people I discovered in my blog adventure. And I am glad that we have connected, because I think you are one of the smartest people that I have ever read.

I say the same thing to you...some people are just blog people...and I knew that from the moment that I came across Wonderland...

Re: Why I Blog - The 2009 Edition

Marvalus — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:55:38 -0000

Urban - your comments always make me smile...thank you!

Re: Why I Blog - The 2009 Edition

Marvalus — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:54:26 -0000

Thank you so much Danielle! I offer the same wishes to you!

Re: Why I Blog - The 2009 Edition

Marvalus — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:54:34 -0000

Thank you Symphony...I need to get The Marvalus Chick out of that party...it is time to get down to business!

Re: Why I Blog - The 2009 Edition

Marvalus — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:55:30 -0000

TC - Thanks Girl! I appreciate your visits and the kernels of knowledge you leave behind...

Re: Help Me Understand, Please

Marvalus — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:56:44 -0000

No he didn't want this responsibility, Symphony...and this trifling loser was only thinking of himself instead of this baby.

Re: Help Me Understand, Please

Marvalus — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:56:58 -0000

You are so right Sharon...

Re: Help Me Understand, Please

Marvalus — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:57:54 -0000

Ms. Regina...I keep reading this story and I keep shaking my head...I just can't imagine...I just can't even begin to imagine why.

Re: Help Me Understand, Please

Marvalus — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:59:05 -0000

You are so right...it is tragic, Rev. Lisa...

It is my hope also that sistas listen and pay attention to these stories and make whatever changes necessary to climb out of these toxic relationships...

Re: TV Watcher: The Jeffersons

Marvalus — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:07:04 -0000

Really?! Maybe it was because I was cooped up in the house this weekend, not feeling well...but I giggled for hours!

Re: Help Me Understand, Please

Marvalus — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:07:37 -0000

I hear you, Mike...

Re: Help Me Understand, Please

Marvalus — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:08:30 -0000

John - It truly doesn't make sense...and I've stopped trying to make sense out of it.

There is a special place reserved for this person...and where he is going, hell is going to seem like a vacation spot.

Re: Good News Tuesday: Mr. Clark

Marvalus — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:21:11 -0000

Thanks!

Re: Good News Tuesday: Mr. Clark

Marvalus — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:21:52 -0000

Say what you will about O...but you are right, she does put her money where her mouth is...

Re: Good News Tuesday: Mr. Clark

Marvalus — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:23:44 -0000

I agree...I saw this video initially and thought it was so cute...then I heard the story behind it and it touched my heart to learn more about the school. What an awesome environment!

Re: TV Watcher: The Jeffersons

Marvalus — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:24:13 -0000

Finally, someone who agrees with me! I giggled, and then giggled some more at this show this weekend...and remembered why I loved to watch it. I loved it when Mother Jefferson was on...her quips used to make me laugh out loud!

I agree about CBS...they were oh so wrong!

Re: TV Watcher: The Jeffersons

Marvalus — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:49:48 -0000

The Billy Dee episode had me cracking up...man, he was so smooth (still is)...

Re: Good News Tuesday: Mr. Clark

Marvalus — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:50:24 -0000

This one did my heart good, D...

Re: I Want My Cut

Marvalus — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:48:48 -0000

I agree Urban...

Re: TV Watcher: The Jeffersons

Marvalus — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:49:41 -0000

I am finding out that not many people liked the Jeffersons...I wonder why not?

Re: I Want My Cut

Marvalus — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:40:01 -0000

From what I understand...for 5 years, everyone pooled their money...some people missed some weeks but there was a verbal agreement that said that these 5 folks would share the winnings no matter what. I also understand that this group was a set group; now if these were newbies who just stepped in 6 months ago, I would say step off...but if they have been there contributing for 5 years I say they get a share.

Re: Oscar Grant

Marvalus — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:08:17 -0000

It was absolutely horrific to watch...I don't watch the news; I in fact keep up with things by doing this blog and reading others...this situation tears me apart...

Re: Oscar Grant

Marvalus — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:09:51 -0000

I read your post, IW...and remember your own recount and shed a few tears at the low that this has us all at. This man, his life...just gone. For what?

Re: Oscar Grant

Marvalus — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:10:11 -0000

It really is shameless, AJ...

Re: Oscar Grant

Marvalus — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:11:14 -0000

I agree with you Melissa...something needs to be done. Even here in the Midwest, I am willing to do something, anything to lend my time and effort to bring justice to this situation.

Re: I Want My Cut

Marvalus — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:11:40 -0000

I guess you are right about the newbies...a verbal agreement is a verbal agreement and shouldn't discount anyone.

Re: Good News Tuesday: Mr. Clark

Marvalus — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:13:25 -0000

No matter what people want to say about Oprah, her heart is the biggest thing about her.

Re: TV Watcher: The Jeffersons

Marvalus — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:15:28 -0000

I was beginning to wonder where were the folks who watched this show! hee hee...

Re: Oscar Grant

Marvalus — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 01:07:12 -0000

Mine too, MsLadyDeborah...and I'm in the angry stage right now also.

I don't know why I even bother to read the comments...people use the internet because they can remain nameless and faceless and say whatever they want and suffer no recrimination for being insensitive jerks...

Re: Oscar Grant

Marvalus — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 01:07:43 -0000

I agree, D...

Re: Help Me Understand, Please

Marvalus — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:05:17 -0000

Hey Tom...thanks for stopping by!

This story still blows my mind...and I agree with you; it is very sad that people run away from their responsibilities...this is an extreme case. And I hope a rare one.

Come back anytime!

Re: Oscar Grant

Marvalus — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:58:33 -0000

It is times like these, Manchild, that I truly remember who God is and what he can do. I know many people have trouble believing when things like this happen, but there is a distinguishable difference between the will of God, and the will of man.

Re: Sunday Inspirations: Fight Back!

Marvalus — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:59:57 -0000

That is what drew me to this video...seeing these men run down the stairs to the alter is a beautiful thing!

Thanks for the award...you are awesome!

Re: Artist Spotlight: Notorious B.I.G.

Marvalus — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:28:16 -0000

Yeah, yeah...I'll give him his props...

Re: Artist Spotlight: Notorious B.I.G.

Marvalus — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:28:44 -0000

He must have caught me on a good day, D...:smile:

Re: Good News Tuesday: Tony Dungy

Marvalus — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:33:34 -0000

I totally agree with you on this one, Mike...

Re: Good News Tuesday: Tony Dungy

Marvalus — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:42:39 -0000

Eb - I love that pic of him too...I have always admired Tony Dungy. I remember watching him on the sideline and he always looked so cool and calm...

Re: Good News Tuesday: Tony Dungy

Marvalus — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:24:31 -0000

I did too, SK...

Re: Good News Tuesday: Tony Dungy

Marvalus — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:12:24 -0000

You are so right, Symphony...

Re: TV Watcher: American Idol

Marvalus — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:24:01 -0000

I was/am in love with Elliott! I still listen to his CD...it was refreshing to hear someone singing for once, you know?

Donny is one of my favorite artists too...Elliott did the song good.

Re: TV Watcher: American Idol

Marvalus — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:46:09 -0000

My son and I watched the bad auditions last night and cracked up...I still can't believe that people show up and believe they are going to make it...truly tone deaf!

Re: TV Watcher: American Idol

Marvalus — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:49:16 -0000

Damages...I will check it out...

Re: TV Watcher: American Idol

Marvalus — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:44:01 -0000

Keith - Oh, I truly agree with you about this being the poster child for everything that is wrong with the ent. industry...it really is a "we can make anyone a star" type thing.

But the thing that catches me is that some of these kids are just looking for a chance...perfect example was Fantasia...how could she not already get a deal with a voice like that? Same goes for Jennifer Hudson...

I guess I just like other people grabbing hold of what they dream and chasing it...

And no need to seal your raincloud over here...hee hee hee...I hate the show for what it does to folks, but I watch for the talent that it brings out...

Re: Daddy’s Girls

Marvalus — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:21:09 -0000

I agree Coop - I need to seek out this Washingtonian...sounds interesting...

Re: Daddy’s Girls

Marvalus — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:03:49 -0000

I know...I shed a tear myself, TC...

Re: Sunday Inspirations: Fight Back!

Marvalus — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:18:46 -0000

Me too, SjP...I got so teary eyed at this video and just knew I had to use it!

Re: Daddy’s Girls

Marvalus — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:21:08 -0000

hee hee hee...you know it, SjP...you know it!

Re: TV Watcher: American Idol

Marvalus — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:22:39 -0000

It did turn into a circus Season 4...I was so heartbroken!

You heard me laughing...Jordyn refuses to watch (although he does watch some parts)!

Re: Good News Tuesday: Tony Dungy

Marvalus — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:23:49 -0000

Such a good man...I read today that Obama is considering him to head his Fatherhood Committee or something like that...I like that idea!

Re: TV Watcher: American Idol

Marvalus — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:06:52 -0000

Since when did you become "Mean Jeannine?"

hee hee hee...

Re: TV Watcher: American Idol

Marvalus — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:26:07 -0000

Sweetie - you don't have to come here and leave your stats...I watch the show.

I am not denying Taylor's talent...I'm saying that he was not the most talented that season and it was more a popularity contest than what it should have been: a talent contest.

Re: Daddy’s Girls

Marvalus — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:27:37 -0000

Rev - the anticipation is out of control!

OUT OF CONTROL!!!

Re: PageTurner: A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

Marvalus — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:47:00 -0000

A Long Way Gone was a good read...

I'm just now getting into Piece of Cake...it just looked so interesting during my monthly visit to the bookstore...

I need to look at that Driving With Dead People...I may have to add that to my list...

Re: Baby Girl

Marvalus — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:32:11 -0000

I so agree, Rev...

Re: Baby Girl

Marvalus — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:16:48 -0000

Yeah, she was...::sigh::

Re: Sunday Inspirations: Let America Be America Again

Marvalus — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:42:21 -0000

You're welcome...I read this poem this morning and knew I had to use it...and then I found the clip of Nikki G reciting it and thought, "Score!"

Re: The10Spot: This Time

Marvalus — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:42:55 -0000

Hey Sabrina!

6 - Absolutely amazing!

5 - That is the exact same thing I said...

4 - One day at a time...

3 - Aren't these great?!

2 - I was a latecomer to Biggie's music, and although I thought the movie was good...it just provided a one-sided view to the story. Which I guess is to be expected. And I read today about the fighting and stabbing and whatnot at the theatres...sad.

1 - Oh you know I think he is...but his skin is not that smooth and flawless...

Re: The10Spot: This Time

Marvalus — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:43:43 -0000

I liked his second CD the best...but again, it is hit or miss with me...I have to be in a mood to listen to JL...

Re: Baby Girl

Marvalus — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:45:18 -0000

Her b-day is the day before Ms. Michelle's...but awesomeness is still shared!

I knew you would know what the title meant!

Re: Diversity Ink

Marvalus — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:20:44 -0000

Thank you!

You are a sweetheart...thank you so much!

Re: Work To Be Done

Marvalus — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:39:12 -0000

TC - I think one has to be in serious denial to think that the election of this man erases all of the history...what it does do, I believe, is open up a dialogue. I pray everyone is ready to sit down and talk...and listen.

Re: Good News Tuesday

Marvalus — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:00:03 -0000

I read that he didn't have any notes and tried to recite it from memory...mistake on his part.

Re: Good News Tuesday

Marvalus — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:01:02 -0000

I agree...I'm going to the White House web site so I can get the emails and get the ball rolling!

Re: Good News Tuesday

Marvalus — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:05:47 -0000

Wonderful news about your project!

Re: “You’ve Been Gone Too Long…”

Marvalus — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:48:23 -0000

Thank you Sabrina!

Re: “You’ve Been Gone Too Long…”

Marvalus — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:49:12 -0000

I surely would not take that bet...I'm right there with you...mami is BIG!!

Re: “You’ve Been Gone Too Long…”

Marvalus — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:35:31 -0000

Thanks SjP!

The more that comes out about the chick with all them kids, the more I shake my head! Lord...

Re: “You’ve Been Gone Too Long…”

Marvalus — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:35:39 -0000

Thanks Rev!

Re: “You’ve Been Gone Too Long…”

Marvalus — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:36:09 -0000

What's up DB!? Hit me up on e-mail sometimes...don't be a stranger!

Re: “A Little Bit Of Love Is All It Takes…”

Marvalus — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:00:44 -0000

I found that AFTER OSF!! I giggled all the way through!

Re: “You’ve Been Gone Too Long…”

Marvalus — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:02:41 -0000

I do too, Ms. Regina...it really is a sad situation because they are both so young;

Re: I’m Sick Of This Sh**

Marvalus — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:14:11 -0000

I know that may seem a bit raw, Nee Nee...but this makes me mad!

Re: I’m Sick Of This Sh**

Marvalus — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:07:42 -0000

"Whoever did this still has black President at the end of the day."

That's right! People just need to get over it...

Re: I’m Sick Of This Sh**

Marvalus — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:07:59 -0000

Thanks...I've missed you being around...

Re: Good News Tuesday: Hip-Hop Doc

Marvalus — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:34:55 -0000

Thanks Mike...

Re: 25 Authors

Marvalus — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:06:56 -0000

I am reading 3 books right now! One is in the car, one by my bed, and one in my carry all bag! Now that I'm at home, though...I need to settle it down!

Re: 25 Authors

Marvalus — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:07:12 -0000

tee hee hee...you are great, too!

Re: 25 Authors

Marvalus — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:32:11 -0000

Me too! I don't think I would have made it through preteen-hood without her books!

Re: 25 Authors

Marvalus — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:33:22 -0000

KWiz - It's so nice to hear from you!

I've been waiting for either one of you to come by and see this list...you don't know what an inspiration both he and you have been to me...it is the very least I can do to offer my support in any way that I can!

Re: 25 Authors

Marvalus — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:11:55 -0000

We could do a battle of appreciation here! LOL...

You are welcome, both you and Manchild...and I thank you.

Re: 25 Authors

Marvalus — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:02:22 -0000

There was a point in time when I could quote those books...seriously! LOL...

Re: I’m Sick Of This Sh**

Marvalus — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:38:53 -0000

Hi Diane...

No need for me to do that...as with most corporate companies, I would make the natural assumption that few of their management would be non-white.

But that's not my point here. My point is that these types of incidents are meant to demean and incense...and we somehow have to take the stance that they no longer do. Either we allow it to motivate us to do something, or we let it stifle us to stay complacent.

Re: 25 Authors

Marvalus — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:17:14 -0000

Hi right back atcha!!!

Oh I loved Laura Ingalls...I recall reading and rereading those books so much...my copies were so worn out!

Re: Rambling

Marvalus — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:33:47 -0000

Hey Malcolm! Thanks for dropping by...and for finding me on Twitter!

Re: Rambling

Marvalus — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:34:11 -0000

I'm still getting used to it...I haven't found out what's the big deal yet...

Re: Rambling

Marvalus — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:34:40 -0000

Thank you MLD...I needed these words!

Re: Rambling

Marvalus — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:35:06 -0000

LOL...you are too real!

I'll be back...maybe sooner than I thought...

Re: To Protect And Serve

Marvalus — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:02:52 -0000

All in all, this policeman used his badge and his uniform to hold this man up unnecessarily.

And I agree with you about the cameras and audio...

Re: My Guilty Pleasure

Marvalus — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:08:30 -0000

IW - I wish I could stop watching it...but I'm in too deep...

Re: My Guilty Pleasure

Marvalus — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:15:15 -0000

It is so hard NOT to watch...probably because the level of bullshit is unbelievable. At least to me, it is unfathomable that people actually behave this way.

Yeah, I think you need to chalk this one up to God saying you don't need this in your life and move on by...LOL...

Re: My Guilty Pleasure

Marvalus — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:15:53 -0000

Yeah, Danger is the one with the tattoo on her face...for some reason, I like her. I can't explain it.

Oh, you know for sure there will be a #2...I would bet money on it.

Re: My Guilty Pleasure

Marvalus — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:15:58 -0000

I read the speech by Newton Minow...hit the nail right on the head.

LOL @ the Masterpiece Theater quote...very true indeed!

Re: My Guilty Pleasure

Marvalus — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:52:11 -0000

UH - Thanks for dropping by...I've been around for a while, so the name has been mine for over 3 years...

I think these girls must go through a makeover before the show...they can't possibly come on TV with all the weave and shit, can they?

Re: My Guilty Pleasure

Marvalus — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:30:44 -0000

Hey Nik! You pinned this one correctly...anyone with half a brain shouldn't be trapped in by this crap, but I can't tear myself away.

And after last night's show, I know for a fact that they all read from scripts.

Re: Don’t Knock The Hustle

Marvalus — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:17:31 -0000

DB...where you been hiding? LOL...

I've run into a lot of folks that don't care for him...he does give off an attitude that can turn folks off, but at times I find him funny...and his radio show makes me giggle...

But this book? I'm not riding the wave...I got it as a result of joining the Black Expression Book Club, and I read it, but I'm not impressed at all. He's not saying what we shouldn't already know.

Re: Don’t Knock The Hustle

Marvalus — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:55:24 -0000

Byron...don't know who you are, but I left a comment on the Web site with my opinion.

What I see is another brick in the divide that is already widening between black and white, liberal and conservative...the "I don't get it" mentality is a cop out. It is okay to say I don't get it; but don't stop there...use your resources to try to get it.

Re: Don’t Knock The Hustle

Marvalus — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:56:23 -0000

I agree Coop...where are the brains? When you need a man telling you what you should already know, you are in trouble...

Re: Don’t Knock The Hustle

Marvalus — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:48:27 -0000

I've seen dudes reading the book too...::smh::

Common sense goes a long way...too bad some folks don't recognize that.

Re: Don’t Knock The Hustle

Marvalus — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:14:04 -0000

I only got through the first 3 chapters so far...I told myself that I would read it to give it a fair observance...this is what I got from reading those first three chapters.

I watched him on O also and got in a few good giggles. It was after the giggles were over that I started to think about what was going on. There was a girl on there talking about "receiving" oral sex so that she wouldn't break her sex before marriage vow...WTF?!? If she really thought that any number of those dudes was putting their face between her legs just to please her and not expecting one day to be the dude to go ahead and finish the job, then she is as dumb as she appeared.

But it is stuff like that I guess that feed into the notion that books like this are needed. When you have women making stupid decisions like they have no clue what to do with their lives, then you get a comedian writing a book telling them how to.

Re: Don’t Knock The Hustle

Marvalus — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:16:54 -0000

Thanks Ms. Patty...

Re: Judge Ye Not…

Marvalus — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:41:12 -0000

I know...me too...