With Love on Father's Day

Hello and an Early Happy Father's Day to all the Father's out there; Here is to you for all you do. My late father, Samuel D.Grazette(1924-2007)was a good man. His own father died when he was five but he had an older brother Conrad(1901-1991)as a good role model and in spite of it all, he grew up to father four kids, be a great father figure to those in the local church and communities where we lived. My mom was talking about how when he worked at General Motors in Tarrytown, New York, just before he married my mother, he told her that he had a wedding present for her, and he took her downstairs(they were in NYC) and showed her the black Buick brand spanking new that he bought for them. He promised that he would take her to every baby appointment when she was carrying me. Ain't that sweet?? He kept that car until he bought a station wagon in 1968. well before that, he loved that Buick and kept it in the parking lot. Because my father worked upstate, he was well respected in the building because of him being bilingual and also was involved in community affairs. well, someone decided to relieve him of his tires and took off all but one, but one of his Hispanic homies saw the deed and called 5-0 on them but he had to go back downstairs and do a report of course. then with the relatives coming in the US and folks needing a ride, he got the station wagon and we loved that baby. that was the car we grew up in. If he and mom had their way, we would have been living in Long Island too but we fussed that decision down big time. We wanted no parts of it although I had two cousins that made the move that way. I know we'd still be there if that was the case.
I still miss my daddy to this day. It has only been three years a month ago since we said goodbye, but the good times and memories still linger. If your father is still living, wish him a Happy Father's Day. Show him love like you show Momma on hers. I know fathers get a bad rap but for those who combat that daily, keep doing it. Be blessed and Happy Father's Day.

Passing Through

Greetings to all who read this after me.
I finally bought some Hairfinity vitamins for the hair. It ships out of New Orleans(Slidell actually)so I got mine within a few days. I took my first ones today and thank the good Lord,I am working on a regimen to get my hair back on track.I will keep you posted.
E.Lynn Harris' "In My Father's House" which I believe is TRULY his last book, is nothing short of great. the story of a gay model agency owner about to take on some powerful people is nothing short of good. I pray you get a copy when it is released June 22nd.
Another book I would like to touch on is Kathy Kinney and Cindy Ratzlaff's "Queen of Your Own Life" which to me has got to be the empowerment for all sisters especially over the age of 40 who feel life has passed them by and need some encouragement. Being an Amazon Viner(a program with Amazon that allows folks to check out books before they come out)has been a blessing because I have come into some great books by them because of it; Midnight by Sister Souljah was one, A Mighty Long Way by Carlotta Walls Lanier is another; E.Lynn's and this one make some more. So, check out those books.
Well, this is it for me. Peace to all.

New Things and Hair Rituals

Yoo hoo! my baby is officially a graduate of Vigor High School; I am so proud but you know, I am also sad; I remember when my girls were little and sweet. Oh they had their devilish moments but I can proudly say they were good; of course, life changes things and so quickly in a young black girl's world. If she isn't loved, someone else is and not necessarily for the good. If she doesn't have the parents there for whatever reason, another hurdle; But thank God for my baby, Koko who graduated May 19th. Sadly, the day was also a sad one. My boyfriend who went into the hospital due to what he felt his heart giving him the blues, come to find out, it wasn't his heart but a case of lung cancer. so he had to stop work, and he starts chemo tomorrow. I guess I should feel a bit better because last year he had surgery and he cut communications with me entirely. Upon hearing his news,though, I was hurt; hurt for him, hurt for his elderly mom who has buried a baby, two husbands, mother, brothers and other family and now to hear about her only child. sad indeed. For two days I hurt for him, but while in church one Sabbath, I got the peace that passeth all understanding. No, I don't know how this will turn up, but I got peace on it.
For all you readers out there, Bernice McFadden's "Glorious" is the thing. Originally slated to come out last month, somehow, Amazon got a hold of some copies and Bernice alerted us to it and bought copies; Trust when I feel this is a masterpiece coming out the gate. a bittersweet story about a young girl who have seen a lot of bitter with some sweet put in and had a promising career put in that stopped as soon as it started. word on the street is that Oprah picked it and if so, thank God because she deserve it; Another interesting devotional I just got today is Carol M.Mackey's "Sistergirl Devotions:Keeping Jesus in the mix on the Job" very good to help to keep your head on straight at work and home as well.
Kimberly Wright's "Sweet Waxations" candles are some great economically sound candles at $7.99 and $10.99; she also offers free shipping and has great service. My favorite scents are Uncorked(smelling like wine); Lolita Lempicka(one of my favorite scents)and Relaxation Station with it's eucalyptus and mint smell to evoke a chilled mode gains my vote. Do check her out and FB her page so you can get discounts.
Ladies, if you want that long pretty hair, hon there is most definitely hope for us all. It has been discovered that using Hindu/Indian based products containing Amla(gooseberry extract)a great addition to one's hair esp. if hair damage(like myself)is a problem, you need to get a ritual going. starting with a hair wrap that stays on my head(www.ghairwrap.com)they also sell satin pillowcases. A great hair care grease(Sweet Waxations has a lovely To the Edge and Back all Natural Hair Butter that untangles even the wild ones and keeps it soft. check her out.Yanique Smith Stokes whose Natural Hair Care Products enticed me to try her amla based products that is shipped from India. Check out her Natural Hair Care Products page and her new website also. and although I plan to soon, I want to take the hair vitamins preferably by Hairfinity and see will it help it grow. Will keep you posted.
Well,