DISQUS

Eartha had the "it" factor as you said, Her sexy appeal was innate and not forced but permeated her entire being, her essence. She can not be replaced or duplicated and will be missed.

The Commodores and the OJAYs, excellent selections! And we knew how to slow down and party too!

I love your picks. I originally also picked the same Toni and Luther songs, but changed at the last minute. The Whitney pick is wonderful. I love Toni Braxton and Luther is never second to anyone. Excellent! Happy OSF.

Boyz to Men is a great pick and stood out as a quality group during a time when it was lacking. Happy OSF!

I think that arrogance and the aura of invincibility is causing a lot of folk to be exposed for what they truly are. "Pride comes before the fall."

Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy! Many more to come, be blessed!

Thanks for the scoop. I pray that this stuff ends soon.

I am sure that this is probably a set up, revenge prosecution, as well as stupidity to the nth degree. This is sad, but may be exactly what OJ needs. Something has been dysfunctional in his private life for a long time. Maybe he will now be able to get himself together.

No question! Jamie Foxx is a great talent. I wonder that his acting ability has undermined appreciation of his singing talent.

From my perspective, marriage, divorce, as well as cohabitation without marriage are increasingly becoming contractual arrangements as opposed to spiritual considerations. The basis of the so-called contract are usually financial considerations in one way or another. For me, drama and strife are not worth the money - at whatever price.

There were some telltale signs that Mr. Burress was beginning to self-destruct - domestic violence charges, team infractions, etc. But the more I watch these events unfold, the more uneasy I am becoming.

The mayor and others are jumping out there a little too early for me with rather strong, opinionated comments. Why? Revenge because of others who were brought to trial and found not guilty? Also, It is well known that high profile athletes have been targets and victims of robbery, etc. New York City, and its police department, on the other hand does not have the best reputation itself in the area of "accidental" shootings of innocent black men. In addition, the mayor has been known to have the disease of selective prosecution, choosing to ignore other committed felonies in NYC. I am definitely not defending Plax, but is there something deeper and larger here?

It seems like there have been warning signs, previous issues cropping up. I am sure intervention was attempted by those around him. I guess prosecution or jail will help him "see the light."

That don't make no sense! we are dying over "stuff" that will be out of style in 6 months and then we'll go and trample over somebody else to get the next fad or fashion.

Master Blaster and You and I - two opposite ends of Stevie's creative spectrum. One a staple at wedding ceremonies and the other at wedding receptions. Stevie's work represents the best in social commentary as well as touching the heart of what is positive in our relationships.

You are so right! I was just having that conversation not 5 min. ago about the necessity of music that soothes rather than gets us amped up all of the time. Thanks for this MARVALOUS pick!

If this boy did do this, there is something grossly dysfunctional going on in the household that would facilitate this. Also, I don't know if he did it or not, but this interrogation is very problematic and may come back to haunt the prosecution's case.

I am not a lawyer, but church or clergy performance of marriages is contractual. There possibly could be, in my opinion, an issue if gay marriage is legalized and a ceremony is performed for one couple and not for another when everything else is considered equal. For example, both are members of the congregation, etc. It is an interesting dilemma and I think will probably come down to the courts. The same thing goes for providing benefits.

Premarital sex issues however, are not relevant as it is not against the law.

No fair! Too much good stuff that year! This music was being played all over campus for me that year and brings back many precious memories. Great choices.

There is something cynical in me that looks back at those who criticized the marginalized for accepting so-called handouts and now are the very ones lined up in a long, raucous procession to make their pleas to one of the very despised. "The last shall be first and the first shall be last!"

A very sophisticated pick and very appropriate for the occasion.

Miranda,

He don't want that! I've had those too.

Obama is going to have to "go street" on somebody before he leaves office. At least I hope he does. But it's better to do it now, they'll have forgotten about it later. I say treat him worse than an infidel and a heathen. Be done. We ain't got 60 anyway.

Better a mistake at the beginning than at the end.

a Fulani Proverb

Under appreciated and maybe even still maligned and stigmatized for his unique display of emotion. If Obama is elected, Dean is architect of the winning battle plan and as such should receive the credit due.

The equivalent biblical verse for this post:

"Prepare the way, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
Every valley shall be lifted and every mountain brought low.
The crooked way shall be made straight and the rough roads made smooth.
The glory of God shall be revealed and ALL PEOPLE shall see it."

Is. 40