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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.

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  • Do you believe in soulmates

    Do you believe in soulmates?

    By: Cece Hymes

    When I look up a definition of a Soulmate it says a person ideally suited to another as a close friend or romantic partner. I do believe in soulmates. I think that it is someone out there for everyone. It is a connection with a person. I am still waiting on my soulmate, and I believe he is out there. Here is a saying on soul mates: make sure to check it out.

    My motto is that your soulmate is your best friend.  That’s how I look at my soulmate.

    Comment below what you think your soulmate is. 

  • Do you believe in afterlife?

    Do you believe in an afterlife? If so, what do you think happens after we pass away?

    By: Cece Hymes

    I do believe in the afterlife. When being raised we learned if you were bad you were going to hell if you were good you were going to heaven. I always thought that was going to happen. I also think it is spirits that haunt us, and some spirits look over us.

    I believe that some of my family spirits like my mother and grandmother are looking over me. I feel like sometimes when I am talking about them that they are in the room.  I am trying to live right and get my life right. I believe in doing good deeds to be entered into the gate.

    So, what are your thoughts about the afterlife? Comment below.

  • 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.

  • Legacy

    What type of Legacy do you want to leave/carry before your time is up?

    The Legacy I want to leave to my family is business and ownership of things. I want them to have something that continues down the line entrepreneurship. This will carry the name on forever from generations and generations. My business is one I will teach them everything they need to know about ownership and running a business.

    Schools don’t teach kids those things we as a generation need to be taught. Business wealth goes a long way.

    Let me know what you plan to leave behind.

  • What Are Your Values and Beliefs

    What Are Your Values and Beliefs

    When I think about values and beliefs I think of honesty and loyalty. Most people think of beliefs and think of their religion, but I don’t want to go the religion way with beliefs and values.

    Values and Beliefs -My values are definitely honesty, respect, kindness and believing in myself. Beliefs- Just making it happen, going after what you want. I can do anything I put my mind to.

    Let me know what your Values and Beliefs are. 

  • Interview with Jayla Ores

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  • Interview with Jessica Golich

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  • Lessons Learned

    Lessons I Learned in my, 20’s, 30’s, and now 40’s

    By: Cece Hymes

    Lessons I learned in my 20’s:

    Lessons I learned in these times was being a parent. That was the main lesson in my 20’s. The life of really being an adult. Paying bills, working, college, and figuring out life raising kids. That’s a lot in your 20’s. It was hard, but it was a learning process. Everyday was a learning process. You had to go with the routine of working, coming home and making sure the kids are good. It starts over the same process over and over again. These were the 20’s for me. For most people it was living life, going to campus parties, having fun and traveling. For me it was work, college, and parenting. Those were my Lessons in my 20’s.

    Lessons learned in 30’s

    Now in my 30’s still parenting but I travelled more. I started to get out and see the world. Invest in a business and save. I learned more about credit, loans, starting a business and finding my passion. I moved to different places and learned different things. I enjoyed life a little more.  I felt like in the 30’s I was wiser, stronger, and learning to be at peace. I found my passion and tried new foods and went to events. I opened my eyes to see more of life. We have a lot that went on in the 30’s, kids growing up, mom passed away, just going through more life struggles but learning the grieving part and being at peace in life. Trying to be more positive and do more in the community.

    Lessons learned in 40’s

    I am just starting my 40’s club. So far Life is bringing me to do more for women and the book club. I know in my 40’s I want to learn more about culture, community work and building a business. I want to also get into ownership. Hopefully I will have my own store where people can come into and also want to make money every day. I am going to work hard on learning the business part in my 40’s. Still Travel and learn about different parts of the world.

    Let me know some of your life lessons.