July 2009 Blog Posts (5)

Premium Member Obama, Crowley and Gates Meet at White House—A possible scenario

President Obama promptly and enthusiastically greeted his close friend Skip Gates and Sgt. Crowley at The White House with a big smile and firm handshake, Thursday evening. He thanked each for coming.

Professor Gates appeared a little uncomfortable. The President and Crowley seemed quite relaxed, their cheeks a little flushed. The President had just finished drinking a couple of beers with one of his aids and Crowley had a couple just before his arrival at the bar in the… Continue

Added by Oscar Carter on July 29, 2009 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Premium Member What Am I Doing?

Earlier today, I responded to two questions.

One question was what are some of the things I am doing and will be doing to create a World Community and secondly what can each of us do.

What I am doing and will continue to do is advancing the Creating A World Community vision as I have defined it. That is a world that works for each and every person. I will… Continue

Added by Oscar Carter on July 26, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

R&B Chronicles/A Shot of the Blues - Peace thru Music

We're blessed where I live in that we have two "great" public radio stations. On the way home from dinner tonight, I had a "drive way moment" while listening to WHRV 89.5 that I'd love to share.

One of the local announcer's names is Jae Sinnett. He has about 9 recorded albums under his name and is a jazz drummer. However, he hosts two shows on 89.5: Sinnett in Session (Jazz) and on Fridays from 7-8pm, the R&B Chronicles. It was tonight's R&BC that got me as it… Continue

Added by Deanna McCabe on July 25, 2009 at 11:09pm — No Comments

Meditations

I have posted the following from one of my favorite sites: beliefnet.com

The sight logo is "Nurturing Mind, Body and Spirit" and represents all aspects of faith and spirituality. You can sign up to receive the "Daily OM" free.

This is the "Daily OM" that I received on May 18, 2009. It seemed to fit into the theme of "Creating a World Community. Hope it resonates and inspires. Peace be with you.

Parts Of The One

Ants And Bees, A… Continue

Added by Deanna McCabe on July 18, 2009 at 6:37pm — 1 Comment

Premium Member Grieving

My mother, Gladys Carter, passed away late last month.

Her life was celebrated in memoriam the Fourth of July weekend. I realize the Fourth was one of her most cherished holidays; another was Memorial Day. My mother was a very proud World War II Veteran you see, and in that regard, she frequently wore a banner that read, "Nothing More To Prove" although she demanded her story and the stories of the other Black Women who were the first and only "African… Continue

Added by Oscar Carter on July 17, 2009 at 1:30pm — 7 Comments