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  • Naomi Judd (Great Memories)

    Naomi Judd

    By: Cece Hymes

    Naomi Judd was an actress and singer. She and her daughter Wynonna formed the duo known as the Judd’s which became very successful. They won five Grammys and nine Country Music Association awards. Did you know she was diagnosed with Hepatitis C in 1990 and cured eight years later. One of her highlights in life that she spoke on was when  former president George H.W. Bush asked her to introduce him at his rallies during his campaign for re-election. Here are some of her songs:

    ·         Change of Heart

    ·         Let Me Tell You About Love

    ·         Cadillac Red

    ·         Grandpa

    ·         Mama He’s Crazy

    ·         Rockin’ With the Rhythm of the Rain

    Naomi also wrote a book “River of Time” that talks about depression and more. I haven’t had a chance to read it yet but it is on my list. If you read it already let me know how you liked it. It was sad when she passed away. Depression and mental health are real. We never know what someone is going through. We have to pray for everyone. Even though she went through anxiety, depression and more. She  always was doing things in the community to speak on it to maybe help others going through the same thing. Here are some of my favorite quotes by her:

    ·         “Every day, in every way, I’m getting better and better”

    ·         “Service is the work of the soul. I believe we are here to grow in wisdom and love and to be of service”

    ·         “Often the best therapy is being able to talk about what you’re going through, out loud, with a group of people who understand and support each other’s efforts to be well”

    ·         “My motto became, Acknowledge. Allow, accept”

    Tell me what your greatest memories are of Naomi? What was your favorite song? Have you read her book? Make sure to check on friends and family going through depression and hard times in life. Also make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl

  • Michael K. Williams (Great Memories)

    Michael K. Williams

    By: Cece Hymes

    I had a chance to read Michael Williams’ book “Scenes from My Life” . It was really good. I got to know more about how he grew up and his journey. He was a great actor. Everyone loved him on the HBO drama series “The Wire”. Did you know that he was a dancer before he started acting?  Here are some of the films he played in:

    ·         Breaking

    ·         Body Brokers

    ·         Doing Hard Time

    ·         Superfly

    ·         Snitch

    ·         The Red Sea

    ·         Belly 2

    ·         Triple 9

    He also appeared in “Gone Baby Gone” and “12 Years A Slave” that earned him a 2007 NAACP Image award. Music brought him joy. He loves house music. He had a rough life growing up and he turned to drugs to take away some of the pain he had been through. If you are a fan check out his book to learn more about his life and how he got to where he was.  Some of his quotes that I liked are:

    “My only goal is to stay focused on my craft and make sure my life is as sharp as it can be to attack any character that is given to me”

    “Revenge is not a positive state of mind or energy to indulge yourself in”

    “I come to work on time. I focus on my job. I bust my scenes out and everything else kind of happens from there”

    These are some of his Great memories with us watching him in shows and movies. Even though he went through a lot he played his roles. He also did things in the community. You never know what people are going through, we just have to pray over everyone. What was your greatest memory of Michael K Williams? What Movie or show did you love the most? What did you think of his book? Also follow me @Cece.Atl

  • John Madden (Great Memories)

    John Madden

    By: Cece Hymes

    John Madden was an American football coach and sportscaster. He won Super Bowl XI as head coach of the Oakland Raiders over the Minnesota Vikings, and after retiring from coaching became a well-known color commentator for NFL telecasts.

    Did you know in 2006 he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his coaching career. He also is known for the long-running Madden NFL video game series. What a gift he was to football. He was definitely the goat for color commentators, he didn’t miss anything.  Some of my favorite quotes by him are:

    “Don’t worry about the horse being blind, just load the wagon”

    “Self-praise is for losers”

    “Well, when you’re playing good football, it’s good football and if you don’t have good football, then you’re not really playing good football”

    John Madden has written several books, including the best-selling “Hey, Wait a Minute, I Wrote a Book!” and “One Knee Equals Two Feet”. Make sure to check them out. What was the most memorable moment you have of John Madden? Comment below and let us know. Also follow me @Cece. Atl.

  • Kirstie Alley (Great Memories)

    Kirstie Alley

    By: Cece Hymes

    Kirstie Alley was a great actress. She was known for acting in the NBC sitcom Cheers, for which she received an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe. I really started watching her when she was on Look Who’s Talking and Look Who’s Talking too. Those were some great films back in the day.  Some of the films she played on was:

    ·         Look Who’s Talking

    ·         Look Who’s Talking Too

    ·         Look Who’s Talking Now

    ·         Star Trek II the Wrath of Khan

    ·         Madhouse

    ·         Sibling Rivalry

    ·         While I was Gone

    ·         Drop Dead Gorgeous

    She was funny and she gave you that look in the films like what don’t play with me lol. Some of her quotes that stuck out to me was:

    “I You’re not going to live your life unscathed”

    “I binge when I’m happy. When everything is going really well, every day is like a birthday party.

    “There’s a lot more to life than how fat or thin you are”

    Tell me what your favorite film is that she starred in? What was your favorite moment with Kirstie Alley? Make sure to follow me @cece.atl.

  • Cicely Tyson (Great Memories)

    Cicely Tyson

    By: Cece Hymes

    I had a chance to read a Cicely Tyson book. It was a great book. I got a chance to get to know her a little bit more and her journey. As you know she was a great actress. She received three Primetime Emmy Awards, four black reel awards, one screen actor’s guild award, Tony award, an honorary academy award and a Peabody award. She was amazing. Here are some of the films she was in:

    ·         The Heart is a Lonely Hunter

    ·         Sounder

    ·         The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman

    ·         Roots

    ·         A Woman Called Moses

    ·         Diary of a Mad Black Woman

    ·         How to Get Away with Murder

    ·         The Help

    She was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in 1977. Did you know when she was born, doctors predicted she wouldn’t make it three months because of a murmur in her heart. We all know that she was a strong woman, and she left a mark in the world. Here are some of my favorite quotes by her:

    “Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew”

    “I have learned not to allow rejection to move me”

    “You never know what motivates you”

    “Age is just a number”

    Cicely Tyson was an Awesome woman she has been through a lot in her life but the roles she played touched our lives and she was a great actress. Make sure to check out her book “Just As I Am: A Memoir” and tell me what you think.

    What is one of your favorite films by her? What was your greatest memory of hers? Make sure to follow me @Cece.atl.

  • Deidre Gaskin

    Happy Tuesday

    Check out the article we did on @deidregaskin
    As she talk about running track and playing basketball.

    Check her out

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  • Betty White (Great Memories)

    Betty White

    By: Cece Hymes

    The Great Betty White left us last year on December 31. Betty White was an actress and comedian. We all loved her on the Golden Girls. If you are in the Rochester NY area don’t miss the opportunity to see one of Betty’s Emmy awards for hosting the game show “Just Men”. It’s on display at The Strong Museum in Adam’s Atrium. Did you know that Betty White was the first woman to

    ·         Produce a National TV Show

    ·         Star in a Sitcom

    ·         Receive an Emmy Nomination

    ·         The First Producer to Hire a Female Director

    I love quotes here are some of Betty White Quote that inspires us:

    “Everybody needs a passion. That’s what keeps life interesting. If you live without passion, you can go through life without leaving any footprints.”

    “If you’re able to make someone’s day then do it, because this world needs more love & kindness.”

    “Animals are near and dear to my heart, and I’ve devoted my life to trying to improve their lives.”

    Betty White became a staple panelist of American game shows such as:

    ·         Password

    ·         Match Game

    ·         Tattletales

    ·         To Tell the Truth

    ·         The Hollywood Squares

    ·         The $25, 000 Pyramid

    Betty White has been on TV and Radio for a long time, and she always seemed so sweet and happy. She always had a smile on her face.

    What are some of your greatest moments on Betty White? What did you love about her? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl

  • James Brown (Great Memories)

    James Brown

    By: Cece Hymes

    As you know we lost a lot of people over the years, but we have so many memories and they have left an impact on our lives.  I want to shout out James Brown today. He was known as the “Godfather of Soul” “Mr. Dynamite” and “Soul Brother”.  He was an awesome entertainer.  Some of my favorite songs by him was:

    ·         It’s a Man’s Man’s World

    ·         Get Up Offa That Thing

    ·         I Got a Feeling

    ·         Say IT Loud-I’m Black and I’m Proud

    ·         I Got You

    ·         Get On the Good Foot

    Did you know that Get on The Good Foot was certified Gold by the RIAA! Recorded at Sound craft Studios in Georgia, the song features Fred Wesley on trombone and Fred Thomas on Bass. James Brown also had a bridge dedicated to his honor and legacy in Steamboat Springs, Colorado!

    Three of his quotes are:

    “Hair is the first thing. And teeth the second. Hair and teeth. A man got those two things, he’s got it all”.

    “You got to live for yourself, yourself and nobody else”

    “Sometimes I feel like I’m a preacher as well, cause I can really get into an audience”

    What I really love about James Brown is that he can dance. I love great entertainers. He was a legendary showman and musician. Some of his famous dance moves were “The Camel Walk”, “The Popcorn” and “The James Brown”. He was also inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame.  He worked at many radio stations throughout his career. Did you know that in 1966 James Brown won his first Grammy Award for the hit “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” in the best Rhythm & Blues Recording category.

    Make sure to go watch “Get on Up” Film about the life of the singer James Brown. Tell us what your favorite song or moment by James Brown is.

    Follow me @cece.atl and Where It Begins

  • Uphill by Jemele Hill

    Book: Uphill

    Author: Jemele Hill

    By: Cece Hymes

    I got a chance to read this book about Jemele Hill about her life and how she got to where she is today. I didn’t know much about who she was. I have seen her a couple of times on social media. I love reading people’s bio and learning about their life. What interests me about her is that she was in journalism and sports.

    I am a journalist and getting more into sports. So I wanted to get to know more about her story. The book was very interesting. She went through a lot growing up and watching her parents go through hard times. I like that she speaks her mind freely. She doesn’t fake it for anyone. She always liked to write but never thought she would be into writing for a living. She has been on ESPN and other positions as a reporter.

    We all go through things growing up and it’s not where you have been but it’s where you are going and what you decide to change in your life. I am glad she didn’t let her childhood put her in a bad place and that she was aware and kept going in life. This book was great and now that I know more about her life and journey, she has gained a fan with me. I did take some notes and tips on growing and getting more involved with sports and events.

    Make sure to check the book out and let me know what you think.

  • Fall Essentials For A Cozy Day In

    Fall essentials for a cozy day in

    What are some essentials to use on a cozy day? Some of the things I love is:

    ·         Different candle smells

    ·         Fresh seasonal flowers

    ·         Comfy Sleepwear

    ·         Good Tea

    ·         Books

    These are some nice things to relax and enjoy. Have a cozy night at home this should be high on your priority list. We always work all week and then wait until the weekend to unwind. Take a nice trip and get cozy. There are also a great number of people finding themselves and learning their passion.

    A lot of people read and watch their T.V. shows. It’s fall you can get cozy in front of a nice fireplace, candles and relax. This is the season to relax and get cozy. Catch up with reading or watching your tv shows.

    I am a bookworm and love candles. So, for the month of November, I will be catching up on my reading being cozy in my bed and with my candles. A piece of mind goes a long way.

    Tell me what are your essentials for a cozy day. Also follow me at @cece.atl