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« Previous EntriesFriday Rant: Minimum Wage
Friday, August 31st, 2007For some of us, minimum wage is not a concern. Since it isn’t a concern and since it doesn’t affect our lives, we have a tendency to overlook the issue. But what about the people whose lives are affected by minimum wage? What about single mothers or fathers who are forced to take low-paying jobs […]
Tuesday Thoughts: Helen Keller
Tuesday, August 28th, 2007When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us - Helen Keller
Truer words have never been spoken. Or signed.
Helen Keller is a household name. She conjures up images of strength and determination, […]
Friday Rant - To Catch A Predator
Friday, August 3rd, 2007Last week, Courtni K. and I got to talking and we both expressed our anger and disgust over sex offenders, particularly repeat offenders who were convicted of a crime against children or minors.
As a mother, I am appalled at the lack of justice the victims get, and at the system for its carelessness at times […]
Quality Control
Friday, July 20th, 2007“Quality means doing it right when no one is looking” - Henry Ford
What does that mean? Well to me, it means having integrity; having it for yourself and not just because you’re in the spotlight or people are watching.
I find that whichever direction I look in, I am going to see bad examples. It’s how […]
It’s a Girl
Saturday, July 14th, 2007Our very own Courtni K. George gave birth to a baby girl early this morning, at 4:37 a.m. PST.
Phattitudes would like to congratulate her and welcome baby girl Charli into the world.
I met Courtni on Myspace nearly two years ago, and in that time, we have became extremely close, had our ups and downs, and […]
The Power of Schmooze
Wednesday, July 11th, 2007You schmooze, you lose? Not in this case.
So what is it?
The Power of Schmooze award was created by Mike at Ordinary Folk and Danielle at Pink Reviews. The award helps “recognize those people that were [are] exceptionally adept at creating relationshiops with other bloggers by making an effort to be part of a conversation, as […]
Out With the ‘N-word’
Tuesday, July 10th, 2007The N-word has long since been a derogatory word, not just for the African American race, but in general.
It’s usage conjures up violence and degradation. It has been used to diminish and degrade the esteem of others, and was once a powerful, hateful word in times of slavery. But it has been born amongst the […]
