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Saturday, February 28, 2015

“I Am Somebody” By Sabrina Williams


“I Am Somebody”
By Sabrina Williams

In 1971, Jesse Jackson proclaimed to the world, “I Am Somebody” by reciting his version of a poem written by Rev. William Holmes Borders, Sr.  During the Black (African American) Civil Rights era, Rev. Borders Sr. was a powerful activist, leader and pastor of Wheat Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.  Rev. Jackson’s version may have been simplified, yet each word still held the same power and strength as the original one written in the 1950’s.
With the recent accomplishments of Common and John Legend, the 50th anniversary of The March on Selma and the current affairs of our country; I often wonder have we truly overcome. Beatings, burnings and lynching’s still exist in some states. Housing and employment discriminations, poverty and unequal education levels still exist. Today, our government still debates whether Blacks (African Americans) deserve the right to vote.  As I write this article, in our great nation’s capital hearings and debates are being held on the Voting Rights Act of 1965. All of this reminds me of those three little words, “I Am Somebody”!
Regardless of your race, religion, nationality, or even gender; we all are “Somebody”. We are the purest form of LIFE, God’s greatest creation. We all were given divine insight to love and live abundantly. As a child, I experienced this divine insight for the first time. Today as an adult, this divinity breathes and roams within my soul. It is the passion that drives me to help others; to motivate them to see what I see..their full potential.
Life is filled with twists, turns, ups and downs. We as God’s greatest creations are “masters of our destiny”! Our divinity is the POWER to break barriers, move mountains and destroy adversaries.  “Greater is in YOU; than in the world!” so BE Greatness! When others tell you “No”, do what I do..flip that baby and say “ON”! Where there’s a will; there is a way! God is the Will so find your way! It won’t be easy but it will be rewarding! 
So stand tall, head up, feet planted and tell that problem, heartache, pain and stress…”I Am Somebody because Greater Is In Me Than In The World!”


I Am Somebody, I Am Somebody!  I May Be Poor, But I Am Somebody!  I May Be Young But I Am Somebody!  I May Be On Welfare, But I Am Somebody!  I May Be Small, But I Am Somebody!  I May Make A Mistake, But I Am Somebody!  My Clothes Are Different, My Face Is Different, My Hair Is Different But I Am Somebody!  I Am Black, Brown, White, I Speak A Different Language But I Must Be Respected, Protected, Never Rejected!  I Am God's Child, I Am Somebody!” – Rev. Jesse Jackson

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Cupids Error

BANNER Contest Giveaway: Author is offering one winner a Cupid’s Error Goodie Package. Enter contest below Author: Joy Avery Publication Date: January 19, 2015 Genre: Contemporary Romance Paperback: 96 pages ISBN-10: 1507679599 ISBN-13: 978-1507679593 Age Group For Your Book 18+ cooltext1885520243 joy_avery Joy Avery is the author of the novels Smoke in the Citi, His Until Sunrise: an Indigo Falls romance, and Cupid’s Error: a novella. She is a North Carolina native with a passion for penning contemporary romances. When not crafting love stories, she enjoys reading, cake decorating, and spending time with her family—which includes a husband, a child, and two dogs. Joy is a member of Romance Writers of America and Heart of Carolina Romance Writers. cooltext1885521552 cupids_error_cover Staffing agency owner Danica James is determined not to spend another Valentine’s Day alone. But purchasing a man for the evening? Out of the question. Then her best friend intervenes—gifting her a night of dinner and dancing with a Cupid’s Arrow escort. What could be the harm? Though Cupid’s Arrow is known for matches made in heaven, she’s not looking for a love connection. Then she meets her Cupid’s Fellow and everything changes. Business mogul Weston Henshaw doesn’t need Cupid’s Arrow to get a Valentine’s Day companion, but Cupid’s Arrow needs him. Seems his sister’s charity event has done far better than anticipated. Only problem…a shortage of eligible bachelors to pamper all of the lonely hearts. When he agrees to be bait for an evening, he never imagines meeting the one woman who makes him wish the night would never end. An error by Cupid’s places Danica and Weston on a road to destiny, but will they maintain the course? cooltext1885522183 Website Facebook Follow Joy on Amazon Twitter cooltext1885522514 Amazon Tour Hosted by Write Now Literary Book Tours WNL banner follow the tour cooltext1849139058 a Rafflecopter giveaway Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the author Joy Avery and is hosted and managed by Paulette from Write Now Literary Book Tours. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send an email to Paulette @ pharperjohnson@gmail.com

Thursday, February 12, 2015

The Food Temptress, Rekaya Gibson

The Food Temptress picked some of her favorite recipes to share with you for Valentine’s Day, without breaking the bank. Her costs are based on items found mostly at discount and dollar stores. You still get the same great quality and taste without all the added markups. The menu includes Spicy-Cinnamon Dip, Shrimp Cheesy Potato, and Chocolate Graham Cracker Toffee. Find more great recipes on The Food Temptress site. Enjoy!
 



Appetizer: Spicy-Cinnamon Dip
Estimated cost = $5
 
Ingredients
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. light brown sugar
1/4 tsp. chives (chopped)
 
Directions
1. Add sour cream into a small bowl.
2. Add the remaining ingredients.
3. Stir until blended and serve.
 
Serve with strawberries

  


Main Dish: Shrimp Cheesy Potato
Estimated cost = $8
 
Ingredients
2 medium potatoes (fresh and cleaned)
2 tsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. butter
2 (small bag) salad shrimp
1/2 c. yellow onions (chopped)
2 tsp. garlic (minced)
4 slices of American cheese
Salt& pepper
 
Directions
1. Heat oven to 400˚F. Poke holes in the potatoes with a fork and rub with olive oil.
2. Wrap in foil and bake for 45-60 minutes. Set aside when done.
3. Melt butter in a nonstick pan then add shrimp, onions, and garlic. Cook and stir until shrimp turns pink, about four minutes.
4. Add cheese and stir until melted.
5. Cut potatoes down the middle, opening them up wide. I cross-cut them so that they lay almost flat.
6. Season to taste.
7. Pour shrimp mix on top of potatoes.
 
Top with chives and sour cream.


  Dessert: Chocolate Graham Cracker Toffee
Estimated cost: $10
 
Ingredients
16 chocolate graham cracker sheets
½ c. brown sugar
1 c. butter
1/2 c. chopped pecans
8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
 
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 ˚F.
2. Line cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
3. Place graham crackers on cookie sheet.
4. In saucepan, bring brown sugar and butter to a boil over medium heat. Boil for four minutes stirring constantly.
5. Pour mixture over graham crackers and bake for 8 minutes.
6. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of graham cracker and let sit for about two minutes.
8. Spread chocolate with a knife.
9. Sprinkle nuts on top of crackers.
10. Let sit for about two hours and them cut and serve.
 
Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container.



Rekaya Gibson, Food Blogger and Recipe Developer of 

The Food Temptress, has been cooking since the age of eight. She is the author of three fiction novels and two children’s books. Her latest cookbook, Cooking on a Dollar Store Budget, reflects her love of food. She has written for several publications including Writer’s Digest, Cabo Living Magazine, and Lake of the Ozarks Second Home Living Magazine. Currently, she reviews cookbooks for Cuisine Noir Magazine and writes travel articles for Amtrak’s microsite. In her spare time, she enjoys making homemade Madagascar Vanilla Extract. 

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Living in the Seventh Day

Author is giving away 2 Free E- books 
and 2 Free signed paperbacks. Enter contest below.
Living in the Seventh Day
Author: Jeanetta Britt
Genre: Christian Fiction
Publisher: Twelve Stones Publishing LLC (September 30, 2014)
ISBN-10: 069-2300503
ISBN-13: 978-0692300503
*Amazon Bestseller!* Jasmine, Leeza, and Cristal are thrown together by a chance meeting at the Atlanta Airport during Hurricane Allee. Under normal circumstances, these three diverse women wouldn't have said word-one to each other. By all appearances, they have absolutely nothing in common. But during the long layover caused by the killer storm, they're forced to set aside their differences--at least for the moment--and form a lasting connection. Going their separate ways, it's not long before their own well-ordered plans spiral out of control. Will their lives be blown away like their broken dreams and the six-day reign of Hurricane Allee, or will they be able to help each other find the faith and courage to let go and begin again...Living in the Seventh Day?
Bestselling author and award-winning poet, Jeanetta Britt, graduated with honors from Fisk University and The University of Michigan. She completed a successful executive career in Dallas, Texas, before returning to her native Alabama to live and to write. "My faith in Jesus Christ means more to me than anything, and it has proven to be the most valuable asset in my life," she says. "That's why I write Christian Fiction novels and Gospel poetry...to share the love!" Jeanetta's novels are also filled with juicy drama and edgy suspense--exciting the senses while inspiring the soul. She also writes inspirational poetry. In addition to being a sought-after encourager for youth and adults, alike, Jeanetta is also an avid gardener and community advocate. She founded Twelve Stones CDC—a non-profit organization that operates two community gardens in rural Alabama. “We provide free, fresh food for our community and an opportunity for our youth and senior citizens to form vital intergenerational bonds--and get some free exercise, companionship and sunshine, too.” She smiles. “No rules—just love!”
 
Author is giving away Two (2) autograph copies of Living in the Seventh Day and (2) e-book copies.
a Rafflecopter giveaway Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the author Jeanetta Britt and is hosted and managed by Paulette from Write Now Literary Book Tours. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send an email to Paulette @ pharperjohnson@gmail.com

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