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  • Ice Cube & Kimberly Woodruff

    Ice Cube & Kimberly Woodruff

    By: Cece Hymes

    This is the month of love and we definitely got to give our roses to Ice Cube & Kimberly Woodruff. They have been together for 30 or more years.  Ice cube said he saw her on the escalator in the mall and knew he wanted his now wife. Sometimes you just know. They have five kids together and are still holding on.

    Ice Cube shared with the world some things that made it work in their relationship is that:

    “I respect my wife and she respect me”

    “It’s a true partnership”

    “It’s all about keeping it fresh”

    “Keep up your P’s and Q’s and keep each other happy.

    I also love how his son is in the industry following his dad’s footsteps and being a great actor. I like that he has been a great role model for his family.

    I love to see couples that are still making it. I love “LOVE”. What is something you would love to share about this couple? Also follow me @Cece.Atl.

  • Denzel & Paulette Washington

    Denzel Washington & Paulette Washington

    By: Cece Hymes

    This is the month of love and we definitely got to give our roses to Denzel & Paulette Washington. They have been together 39 years or more. Every relationship has its ups and downs but being able to get through it together is a plus.

    I love this couple. Did you know they first met on the set of the 1977 TV movie Wilma? Every interview I have seen they speak of each other’s greatness, and you can still see that spark between the two. Here is some of the quotes Denzel shared with us:

    ·         “The Secret To A Happy Marriage? Do Whatever Your Wife Tells You. Yes, Dear.’ And Breathe”

    ·         “A Spiritual Foundation Helps Everything, Marriage, Work, & Peace of Mind”

    This month I wanted to shout out to this couple and give them their roses and to tell them to have many many more. Thanks for showing us how a couple can manage in this industry.  It’s always good to be good friends first. They built a family and every step of the way they were each other’s number 1 fan.

    I love to see couples that are still making it. I love “LOVE”. What is something you would love to share about this couple? Also follow me @Cece.Atl.

  • February Blog Challenge (Day 1)

    February Blog Challenge

    By: Cece Hymes

    Day 1

    Q. What’s on your Bucket list for 2023?

    A. Here are some of the things I want to do for 2023. Travel to new places, try out new food places and new places in Atlanta, Museums and learn more on history, Hikes, art shows, Take Business to the next level.

     

    Q. What do you think is the most important factor for keeping love alive in a relationship?

    A. For me I would definitely say communication. Communication goes a long way. If you can’t communicate there is nothing there. 

  • Ray Liotta (Great Memories)

    Ray Liotta

    By: Cece Hymes

    Ray Liotta was an actor. He first gained attention for his role in the film Something Wild, which earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination. He also was best known for his roles in the film Field of Dreams, Henry Hill and the film Goodfellas.  I loved him in the movie Whoopi. Here are some films with him in it:

    ·         Cocaine Bear

    ·         No Sudden Move

    ·         Sticky Notes

    ·         Go With Me

    ·         Kill the Messenger

    ·         The Identical

    ·         Bad Karma

    ·         Hero Wanted

    ·         Corrina Corriana

    Goodfellas will always be a classic and will always remember Ray Liotta in this movie. It was sad to hear when he gained his wings. He was actually filming for a movie in the DR. He left behind some great movies for us to continue to watch.

    What were some of your greatest moments of Ray Liotta? What was your favorite Film? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl.

     

  • Teena Marie (Great Memories)

    Teena Marie

    By: Cece Hymes

    Teena Marie was a singer, songwriter, musician, composer, arranger, and producer. She did a lot with Rick James. They had a lot of music together and were great friends. Her success was in R&B and Soul music. She played rhythm guitar, keyboards, and congas. Teena Marie was a three-time Grammy Award Nominee.

    Lenny Kravitz posted one time in a video in which he said that Teena Marie had taken him into her home and helped him when he was struggling early in his career.  Here are some of my favorite songs by her.

     

    ·         Fire and Desire

    ·         Lovegirl

    ·         Déjà vu

    ·         Ooo La La La

    ·         Behind the Groove

    ·         Wishing on a Star

    Did you know that Teena Marie dedicated her album “It Must Be Magic to Martin Luther King Jr? I really enjoy her voice and songs. What are some of your most memorable moments of Teena Marie? What was your favorite song?  Also make sure to Follow me @Cece.Atl

     

     

  • Milk & Honey

    Restaurant: Milk & Honey

    Where: Snellville GA

    By: Cece Hymes

    Got a chance to try out this restaurant. They opened one up out here in Snellville and it was pretty good, the food was great. Milk & Honey brings you that southern feel. They bring out great dishes like their Award-Winning Shrimp and Grits.  I am a brunch eater, so I had some french toast, scrambled eggs and cheese and bacon. It was delicious. I always wanted to know why they call it Milk & Honey. The next time I visit I will have to ask.

    They serve a little of everything. Chicken, waffles, crabcakes and more. They have a couple of places around the Atlanta area. Make sure to check them out.  I got to try the Shrimp and Grits next. If you have been to Milk & Honey, what was your favorite dish? How was the experience?

    We had great customer service and I would recommend anyone to try it out.  Atlanta always has some of the greatest food places.

    Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl to see where I will be going next. 

  • In Five Years

    Book: In Five Years

    Author: Rebecca Serle

    By: Cece Hymes

    Got a chance to finally read this book. I heard it was a great book and easy to read so I had to check it out. I was not disappointed. This Book was good. It was about Dannie; she is a lawyer who works hard and believes everything is done in years.  She believes in numbers that it means everything. Her boyfriend proposed to her, which she was so happy about.

    Dannie has a best friend named Bella. They’ve been friends forever since they were little. Bella is different from Dannie but they both love each other as sisters. Dannie has this dream about a guy named Aaron and sees a vision that in 5 years they would get together. She felt something different and couldn’t shake it. She decides to get therapy to see what is going on.

    Bella finally really likes this guy and wants Dannie to meet him and the vision that Dannie had about the Guy Aaron that she sees in her dreams happens to be her best friend’s boyfriend. Dannie is really busy, and her fiancé is also but it’s been years now engaged and they are still not married. Dannie’s fiancé is a little worried.

    Dannie saw so much stuff in her dream that now she is seeing it in reality. She knows that in due time that what she saw will come true. She is trying her hardest to put that dream away.  Bella gets sick and Dannie has to be there for her best friend no matter what. Dannie has to get used to Bella having other people in her life and I also think she should have been honest with Bella.

    There is something fascinating about the concept of knowing your future. Just having a vision. It’s like do you avoid your destiny if you don’t like it? Do you let it dictate your actions? What do you do If you can see something that’s going to happen in your future?

    I enjoyed this book. The ending threw me off a little but it was still good. I love how the best friends were there for one another. I see a lot of people that have been with their mates for a long time and love them but not be in love with them. I think everyone deserves to be in love and not just settle with a person because of the connection. I don’t think anyone should just settle for a job, relationship or anything in life. Live it to your fullest, be happy and enjoy life.

    Make sure to check out the book and let me know what you think. Also join Cece Book Club on Facebook and IG 

  • Sidney Poitier (Great Memories)

    Sidney Poitier

    By: Cece Hymes

    Sidney Poitier was a Bahamian actor, film director and diplomat. He was the first black actor and first Bahamian to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. He received two competitive Golden Globe Awards, a competitive British Academy of Film and Television Arts award, and a Grammy Award for Best spoken word Album.  Here are some movies he played in:

    ·         The Last BrickMaker America

    ·         Free of Eden

    ·         The Jackal

    ·         Mandela and de Klerk

    ·         Brother John

    ·         In the Heat of the Night

    ·         No Way Out

     

    Sidney Poitier will always be remembered as someone who broke down Hollywood’s racial barriers. Did you know he lied about his age in order to serve the country during World War II? He also has a book. If you check it out let me know how you like it. I haven’t had a chance to read it. Here are some of his favorite quotes:

    ·         “I am the me I choose to be”

    ·         “A person doesn’t have to change who he is to become better”

    ·         “You don’t have to become something you’re not to be better than you were”

    ·         “So much of life, it seems, is determined by pure randomness”

    He was a great Actor and left us with some great films. We are thankful for what he left behind for us to treasure. What are some of your special moments of Sidney Poitier? What was your favorite film with him in it? Also make sure  to follow me @Cece.Atl

  • John Lewis (Great Memories)

    John Lewis

    By: Cece Hymes

    John Lewis was a politician and civil rights activist who served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia’s 5th congressional district.  He participated in 1960 Nashville sit-ins, The Freedom Rides, and was the Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.

    In sharing his story he hoped that a new generation would be inspired by Run to actively participate in the democratic process and help build a more perfect union here in America.

    Did you know that John Lewis will be featured on a postage stamp. He also has a book called I am John Lewis. I haven’t checked it out yet but if you have let me know how the book was. Here are some of his favorite quotes:

     

    ·         “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America”

    ·         “When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something; you have to do something”

    ·         “I believe in freedom of speech, but I also believe that we have an obligation to condemn speech that is racist, bigoted, Anti-Semitic, or hateful”

     

    John Lewis was also a leader and had been around a long time. Even when the march was going on. What is your most memorable moment with John Lewis? Also make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl

     

  • You People on Netflix

    Film: You People

    By: Cece Hymes

    This was a great film. Had some great actors in it like Lauren London, Eddie Murphy, Nia Long, Jonah Hill and more. This relates to the world and relationships. It shows that interracial couples can go through a lot trying to combine family and be blended when both have different religions, opinions, and views of things.

    I like the relationship that the interracial couple had. They loved each other for who they were. They had a good relationship besides what their family put them through. They tried to combine both and it just got worse. I think all relationships go through things and sometimes families can be difficult trying to blend together.  Love is love and you can’t help who you love. You don’t date the family but you don’t want to get disrespected by them also.

    It had its funny parts and it also had a great point. It is what we go through in today’s world. I definitely think this movie came out at the right time. It’s close to Valentine Day and where couples are together. Sometimes people only see the bad in someone and not the good. It’s crazy that families really go through this kind of stuff. If you are in this kind of predicament stay strong and know good things are coming.

    Check out this movie and tell me what you thought about it? How do you think the actors did? Do you think you could be with someone that your family did not like? If you haven’t seen it, check it out on Netflix. Also follow me @Cece.Atl

     

     

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