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Michael Jackson &
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Michael Jackson &
Farrah Fawcett
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My Weight Does Not Define Me - My Qualities Do!
By Ms. Davis
By Ms. Davis
On The Road To Self Confidence!
By: Tracy Lightner
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
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Poetry Corner
Black Women's Web
By: Tracy Lightner
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
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Poetry Corner
Black Women's Web
Chart Your State’s Obesity from 1990-2006
Obesity In America-Revolution Health
Is Obesity A Social Disease?
That’sFit.com
‘Hairspray’ addresses Hollywood's view point on plus size women
NewsOK.com
Curvy, 40+ and Fabulous
Tallahassee.com
Lane Bryant Launches Right Fit Jeans
Just-style.com
Plus size & Big & Tall Clothing in the US
Just-style.com
Project PAT-Helping You Fight Childhood Obesity
Revolution Health.com
Obesity In America-Revolution Health
Is Obesity A Social Disease?
That’sFit.com
‘Hairspray’ addresses Hollywood's view point on plus size women
NewsOK.com
Curvy, 40+ and Fabulous
Tallahassee.com
Lane Bryant Launches Right Fit Jeans
Just-style.com
Plus size & Big & Tall Clothing in the US
Just-style.com
Project PAT-Helping You Fight Childhood Obesity
Revolution Health.com
Interesting. . .
Sexual Problems Among The Obese
Nov. 15, 2004 -- When a person is morbidly obese, their sex life often suffers. Desire for sex, performance, and enjoyment can nosedive. Many simply avoid sex altogether, new research shows.
In fact, morbidly obese people are 25 times more likely to report problems in their sex lives, compared with normal-weight people. "What struck us was this magnitude of difference… far greater than any of us expected," researcher Martin Binks, PhD, a psychologist and director of behavioral health at the Duke Diet & Fitness Center at Duke University Medical Center, tells WebMD.
Binks presented his report at the annual meeting of The North American Association for the Study of Obesity held in Las Vegas.
"It's a difficult topic for people to talk about, men and women alike," says Binks. "Yet the fact that the majority of the American population is overweight, we're going to see more people affected by this. This is not just a physical issue; it's a psychosocial issue involving body image and performance anxiety." Click Here
Sexual Problems Among The Obese
Nov. 15, 2004 -- When a person is morbidly obese, their sex life often suffers. Desire for sex, performance, and enjoyment can nosedive. Many simply avoid sex altogether, new research shows.
In fact, morbidly obese people are 25 times more likely to report problems in their sex lives, compared with normal-weight people. "What struck us was this magnitude of difference… far greater than any of us expected," researcher Martin Binks, PhD, a psychologist and director of behavioral health at the Duke Diet & Fitness Center at Duke University Medical Center, tells WebMD.
Binks presented his report at the annual meeting of The North American Association for the Study of Obesity held in Las Vegas.
"It's a difficult topic for people to talk about, men and women alike," says Binks. "Yet the fact that the majority of the American population is overweight, we're going to see more people affected by this. This is not just a physical issue; it's a psychosocial issue involving body image and performance anxiety." Click Here
I remember when I was nine or ten years old and played the piano in front of my first audience at a recital. Even though I was nervous, I took a deep breath and imagined that it was just I alone at home practicing as usual. I told myself that I was practicing for the recital and that it was very important to not make a mistake. Soon, the last note was played and I stood up, looked to my right, and there were my mother and sisters joining others who offered me a standing ovation. I was quite satisfied, but even though I mastered the art of music, I couldn't shake the negative opinions of those I came in contact with everyday in grade school.
I was constantly teased and made fun of. Not for reasons of obesity, but because of the clothes I wore. Since my mother was a single parent, she couldn't afford to buy me all the latest fashions. I remember wearing a pair of shoes called grasshoppers. The style was completely out dated for a child. The first day I wore them, I became the target for insults, which left my psyche scared throughout junior high. Needless to say that my self-image was a disaster!
In time, I learned not to listen to other's remarks about me. I graduated from high school and enrolled in college. Since I was raised in a very strict environment, dating was the last thing on my mind. So it was no secret that I had never had an official date. After hearing a call for contestants for the Miss Black Coastal Bend Pageant, I sought to find a sponsor. Though I was determined to enter, I continued to hear a nagging voice in the back of my mind, telling me that there was no way I'd win. "You aren't even the pageant type!" The words of my grade school classmates came out of hiding --from where I thought was their burial ground. But now I would finally face the issue once and for all! I did enter the pageant and was set for everything the agenda for the evening called for, except an escort. Who would I ask? I knew of no one. My high school friend had an older brother and her sister was the pageant's coordinator. I had the help of both of them to recruit their sibling as my escort!
No, I did not officially win the pageant but stepping out of my shell and taking a risk on my self-confidence paid off. The pageant ended much like the first American Idol Contest did. Everyone knew who the real winner was. I placed as 1st runner up and won Ms. Congeniality. In spite of not winning, that night was the turning point in my life!
Not only did I gain the confidence to strive for greater. . . . . I entered other pageants and I traveled throughout Texas, Mexico and appeared several times on national television as I represented my city. And you know what? That escort for the night became my first boyfriend, my very first love. Having no confidence became a thing of the past! I became the young woman I was born to be. It was inside of me all along. Entering my first pageant was the avenue that freed me. Your self-confidence awaits you as well. In order to get on track you must first get on the road! If not a pageant, perhaps a course in a favorite subject, volunteering, even bungee jumping! There are many ways to tap into your destiny! ð
On The Road To Self-Confidence!
By: Tracy Lightner
By: Tracy Lightner
Michael Jackson ~ King of Pop
Where were you on Thursday June 25, 2009, when you heard that Michael Jackson the “King of Pop” had died? I had run a quick errand and was literally walking through my Parents back door when my mother said “Michael Jackson is dead.” “WHAT?!” I was a little confused for that was not what I was thinking about at that moment. I put my purse down and focused on CNN as they were saying they were still trying to verify what they had heard from the L.A. Times then they quickly confirmed that Michael had passed from a cardiac arrest. It was so unreal - Michael Jackson?! I just left their {parents} house for 30 minutes and I come back to this? Wow. I grew up with him, had posters of him on my wall as a teen, followed him … Wow. You never know when your time is up.
It is amazing how this one man who changed the course of dance and music history, who was so indelibly child-like even in death has to be marred by his pass allegations. I am not saying that child molestation is not a serious matter -for I feel that it is - however he was acquitted from these accusations; yet he is still being condemned even in death. It is so true that even when you are down people will continue to kick and stomp until you are no more! I truly believe that Michael was so consumed in trying to regain his childhood (as an adult) stopped developing mentally and some how became stuck in a child-like mentality. He thought he was Peter Pan. I do not believe that it was an act - but how he really felt. My thoughts were confirmed when I watched a show last night where the interviewer was following Michael around and he acted just as a child - hanging his baby out the window for his fans to view, spending money like it was nothing, hanging with children instead of adults, talking about how he really had not dated as a teen - was scared when Tatum O’Neal invited him over to her house for a love rendezvous. I have worked with children all my life “emotionally disturbed” especially and while watching all the clips from his life his erratic behaviors only screamed “childish” to me, but everyone has their own concepts of him. He was a damaged eccentric soul lost with his unquenchable need to be loved and that unfortunately was his down fall. If only he had loved himself more, maybe his life would have been different.
At this time I just feel for his parents who have to bury their child-something that is very devastating, siblings having lost a link in their family chain, nieces and nephews, relatives, and true friends losing a loved one, and of course his children who were already in an intense situation having such a famous father now having to go on without him! How great is their sorrow right now, how heavy are their hearts that only God can ease - I grieve for them for they had such an intimidate relationship with him one that we as fans can never experience. I pray that they grow strength seeing everyone else appreciating their family member at this time. For we all are grieving Michael in our own relational way-which means that Michael was LOVED. How lonely he has appeared to me over the years as he went through SO many PUBLIC personal challenges. But now Michael is at peace and whatever was going on in that genius mind of his has ceased and I pray so will the condemning of him so that his family and friends can enjoy watching t.v. to view how America and the World reminisces Michael’s life without having to witness people trying to still persecute him during the time we should be celebrating his life!
It was said that Michael did not have a chance to take his final bow - that is incorrect- Michael never had to prove his talent - he was the best and he will always be remembered. Michael needs no final bow - for he is still dancing and singing in each of us until we all go on like him.
Rest in peace Michael you deserve it.
Ms. Davis
“The Royal Connector & Travel Agent”
Where were you on Thursday June 25, 2009, when you heard that Michael Jackson the “King of Pop” had died? I had run a quick errand and was literally walking through my Parents back door when my mother said “Michael Jackson is dead.” “WHAT?!” I was a little confused for that was not what I was thinking about at that moment. I put my purse down and focused on CNN as they were saying they were still trying to verify what they had heard from the L.A. Times then they quickly confirmed that Michael had passed from a cardiac arrest. It was so unreal - Michael Jackson?! I just left their {parents} house for 30 minutes and I come back to this? Wow. I grew up with him, had posters of him on my wall as a teen, followed him … Wow. You never know when your time is up.
It is amazing how this one man who changed the course of dance and music history, who was so indelibly child-like even in death has to be marred by his pass allegations. I am not saying that child molestation is not a serious matter -for I feel that it is - however he was acquitted from these accusations; yet he is still being condemned even in death. It is so true that even when you are down people will continue to kick and stomp until you are no more! I truly believe that Michael was so consumed in trying to regain his childhood (as an adult) stopped developing mentally and some how became stuck in a child-like mentality. He thought he was Peter Pan. I do not believe that it was an act - but how he really felt. My thoughts were confirmed when I watched a show last night where the interviewer was following Michael around and he acted just as a child - hanging his baby out the window for his fans to view, spending money like it was nothing, hanging with children instead of adults, talking about how he really had not dated as a teen - was scared when Tatum O’Neal invited him over to her house for a love rendezvous. I have worked with children all my life “emotionally disturbed” especially and while watching all the clips from his life his erratic behaviors only screamed “childish” to me, but everyone has their own concepts of him. He was a damaged eccentric soul lost with his unquenchable need to be loved and that unfortunately was his down fall. If only he had loved himself more, maybe his life would have been different.
At this time I just feel for his parents who have to bury their child-something that is very devastating, siblings having lost a link in their family chain, nieces and nephews, relatives, and true friends losing a loved one, and of course his children who were already in an intense situation having such a famous father now having to go on without him! How great is their sorrow right now, how heavy are their hearts that only God can ease - I grieve for them for they had such an intimidate relationship with him one that we as fans can never experience. I pray that they grow strength seeing everyone else appreciating their family member at this time. For we all are grieving Michael in our own relational way-which means that Michael was LOVED. How lonely he has appeared to me over the years as he went through SO many PUBLIC personal challenges. But now Michael is at peace and whatever was going on in that genius mind of his has ceased and I pray so will the condemning of him so that his family and friends can enjoy watching t.v. to view how America and the World reminisces Michael’s life without having to witness people trying to still persecute him during the time we should be celebrating his life!
It was said that Michael did not have a chance to take his final bow - that is incorrect- Michael never had to prove his talent - he was the best and he will always be remembered. Michael needs no final bow - for he is still dancing and singing in each of us until we all go on like him.
Rest in peace Michael you deserve it.
Ms. Davis
“The Royal Connector & Travel Agent”
Michael Jackson - King of Pop
& Farrah Fawcett - An Earthly Angel Who Is Now Truly At Rest
Ms. Davis
- info@royaltravelagent.com
& Farrah Fawcett - An Earthly Angel Who Is Now Truly At Rest
Ms. Davis
- info@royaltravelagent.com
Almost two years ago I had surgery, after which my weight stayed the same and I even lost some weight; but over the time of recuperation I picked up much to the astonishment of my family. Granted I do not have a “skinny” family but yet they view my weight gain as “seriously needing to be rectified NOW”. I understand that for my height that I am quite hippy and that at this time there is not much I can do as I continue to recuperate but I know that eating healthier is my main focus for 2009. I currently eat 1 to 2 times a day and have been told by my doctors that is a main factor of weight gain, for my body thinks it is starving so it is trying to store food. Okay I get that and remember all that from nutrition courses in college. I am just not always hungry! Try telling that to my family. No it’s all my fault and I need to hurry up and lose it so that I can be happy and find a husband.
1.Who said I am not happy? No, things did not go according to plan on the time frame of recovery from surgery. Nor do I have “extra” money like I did when I was in corporate America. No things may have not gone the way I planned for myself as 30 something (did you think I was going to tell you my age?! J). But I am happy. Who can define happiness for ME but ME?! Really! Let’s get real and realize that we can only live this life for one person and that is for ourselves. We cannot live for our kids (we can guide and advise), our siblings or even our friends. We can be there for others, love and befriend them - but live for; we can never do!
2.Find a husband. Hmmm…. I am old school and biblical about this. ( Proverbs 18:22 (New International Version) “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD”) I am not actively looking for a mate. I am not the pick-up kind of woman and for those who are - I am not knocking YOUR tactics. I am friendly, I date and who finds me finds me. If it blossoms great -if not great. That’s life. I believe that God will ordain the relationship that will lead to marriage for me.
So in 2009 I will be drinking more water ( oh LORD help!), drinking more Tahitian Noni Juice, and taking my Juice Plus supplements to make sure that on days I eat bad or few meals that my body receives the nutrients it needs to function! But I am doing everything for me - for I am the one who has to live with this body-no one else.
I am happy for who I am, yes I want to lose this weight - I want to be a size * again. (no not 2!) But overall it’s about the qualities that make me who I am. I am the one people call for prayer, for emergencies, for business connections, for advice , to vent, to rally, to encourage and just to talk; for they know that I keep people’s business to myself. That is who I am. And that is who my parents raised me to be. So no, my weight doesn’t hinder me -but that is only how you view it.
Be blessed!
Your Friend,
“The Royal Connector &Travel Agent”
Ms. Davis
817-721-2451
www.royaltravelagent.com
info@royaltravelagent.com
1.Who said I am not happy? No, things did not go according to plan on the time frame of recovery from surgery. Nor do I have “extra” money like I did when I was in corporate America. No things may have not gone the way I planned for myself as 30 something (did you think I was going to tell you my age?! J). But I am happy. Who can define happiness for ME but ME?! Really! Let’s get real and realize that we can only live this life for one person and that is for ourselves. We cannot live for our kids (we can guide and advise), our siblings or even our friends. We can be there for others, love and befriend them - but live for; we can never do!
2.Find a husband. Hmmm…. I am old school and biblical about this. ( Proverbs 18:22 (New International Version) “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD”) I am not actively looking for a mate. I am not the pick-up kind of woman and for those who are - I am not knocking YOUR tactics. I am friendly, I date and who finds me finds me. If it blossoms great -if not great. That’s life. I believe that God will ordain the relationship that will lead to marriage for me.
So in 2009 I will be drinking more water ( oh LORD help!), drinking more Tahitian Noni Juice, and taking my Juice Plus supplements to make sure that on days I eat bad or few meals that my body receives the nutrients it needs to function! But I am doing everything for me - for I am the one who has to live with this body-no one else.
I am happy for who I am, yes I want to lose this weight - I want to be a size * again. (no not 2!) But overall it’s about the qualities that make me who I am. I am the one people call for prayer, for emergencies, for business connections, for advice , to vent, to rally, to encourage and just to talk; for they know that I keep people’s business to myself. That is who I am. And that is who my parents raised me to be. So no, my weight doesn’t hinder me -but that is only how you view it.
Be blessed!
Your Friend,
“The Royal Connector &Travel Agent”
Ms. Davis
817-721-2451
www.royaltravelagent.com
info@royaltravelagent.com
My Weight Does Not Define Me - My Qualities Do!
By: Ms. Davis, Travel Agent
By: Ms. Davis, Travel Agent
Its Been Too Long
You win.
I give up the fight, I don’t need you in my life.
You said your love was real
I’ve forgot your smile and how you feel.
Though I hope and I pray
It won’t take the pain away
I miss your special touch
Caring so long has cost too much.
I can’t see me hanging on
All the hurt has made me strong.
There's no you left in my mind
Something else has found your time.
Its been too long
Its been too long
I must go on.
T. Dionne Copyright 2005
- May not use without prior
written permission.
You win.
I give up the fight, I don’t need you in my life.
You said your love was real
I’ve forgot your smile and how you feel.
Though I hope and I pray
It won’t take the pain away
I miss your special touch
Caring so long has cost too much.
I can’t see me hanging on
All the hurt has made me strong.
There's no you left in my mind
Something else has found your time.
Its been too long
Its been too long
I must go on.
T. Dionne Copyright 2005
- May not use without prior
written permission.
Poetry Corner
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Is Black Romance Still Alive? Click Here for full article!
In a society where the divorce rate peaks yearly and inter-racial union is the norm, broadcaster and publisher Dotun Adebayo, still believes black relationships are progressive and lasting “Black men and women just want to get together and build their relationship even though we are faced with so much negativity, people don’t believe that black monogamous couples exist… what kind of argument is that,” he charged.
Adebayo, who co-hosts the BBC London Sunday Night Special current affairs programme alongside Carroll Thompson, his musician wife of six-years, said black people have led and are still leading successful relationships with their own.
“Every single guy I’ve played football with are black men who are in relationships with black women and they are not polygamous relationships,” said the 46-year-old presenter.
In a society where the divorce rate peaks yearly and inter-racial union is the norm, broadcaster and publisher Dotun Adebayo, still believes black relationships are progressive and lasting “Black men and women just want to get together and build their relationship even though we are faced with so much negativity, people don’t believe that black monogamous couples exist… what kind of argument is that,” he charged.
Adebayo, who co-hosts the BBC London Sunday Night Special current affairs programme alongside Carroll Thompson, his musician wife of six-years, said black people have led and are still leading successful relationships with their own.
“Every single guy I’ve played football with are black men who are in relationships with black women and they are not polygamous relationships,” said the 46-year-old presenter.
Farrah Fawcett an earthly Angel who is now truly at REST
Thursday June 25, 2009 was a very busy day for the death angel. Farrah Fawcett was released from her painful journey at early that morning as Michal Jackson followed her later that afternoon.
She was truly a lovely woman and has been a sex symbol for many years. And although I loved watching her in Charlie’s Angels I shall always remember her as a woman of courage who fought to try to regain her life back from a hostile take over of her body from a horrible disease called Cancer. She was so brave to document her illness, treatments and decline as she sought to find ways to beat her diagnosis. We all know cancer whether is from our own personal fight or from someone we know who had or currently has it. It can be a destructive disease and it has claimed yet another person.
But on a pleasant note because of her documentary it helped us all to really view how cancer can be like and to view her through her struggle and connect with her. She allowed us into her world especially during the “ugly” times and yet she continued to be optimistic and positive even to the very end of her life. A courageous woman who left a legacy of strength to ALL who watched her final journey. Even if your outcome is not great - try and stay positive as you go through your battle for you never know who you may touch with your struggle - you just may be the hope someone else needs to go on. Farrah could have given up and gave in LONG ago but she enjoyed life and wanted to marry her soul mate, be around to see her son released from jail and to enjoy the many friendships she had. She was a free spirit that loved life and wanted to experience it and she did! She will be remembered not just because of her outer beauty that won Farrah her popularity but of the inner beauty she possessed as she left this earth.
Although it is sad that she is gone I am glad that Farrah is no longer in pain and that she can now rest.
Ms. Davis
“The Royal Connector & Travel Agent”
Thursday June 25, 2009 was a very busy day for the death angel. Farrah Fawcett was released from her painful journey at early that morning as Michal Jackson followed her later that afternoon.
She was truly a lovely woman and has been a sex symbol for many years. And although I loved watching her in Charlie’s Angels I shall always remember her as a woman of courage who fought to try to regain her life back from a hostile take over of her body from a horrible disease called Cancer. She was so brave to document her illness, treatments and decline as she sought to find ways to beat her diagnosis. We all know cancer whether is from our own personal fight or from someone we know who had or currently has it. It can be a destructive disease and it has claimed yet another person.
But on a pleasant note because of her documentary it helped us all to really view how cancer can be like and to view her through her struggle and connect with her. She allowed us into her world especially during the “ugly” times and yet she continued to be optimistic and positive even to the very end of her life. A courageous woman who left a legacy of strength to ALL who watched her final journey. Even if your outcome is not great - try and stay positive as you go through your battle for you never know who you may touch with your struggle - you just may be the hope someone else needs to go on. Farrah could have given up and gave in LONG ago but she enjoyed life and wanted to marry her soul mate, be around to see her son released from jail and to enjoy the many friendships she had. She was a free spirit that loved life and wanted to experience it and she did! She will be remembered not just because of her outer beauty that won Farrah her popularity but of the inner beauty she possessed as she left this earth.
Although it is sad that she is gone I am glad that Farrah is no longer in pain and that she can now rest.
Ms. Davis
“The Royal Connector & Travel Agent”
