Cree Summer turns 40 today
Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE.
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EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE
“The difficulty lies, not in the new ideas, but in escaping from the old ones, which ramify, for those brought up as most of us have been, into every corner of our minds.” — John Maynard Keynes
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
July 7: Blues pianist Pinetop Perkins is 96. Actress Roz Ryan (“Amen”) is 58. Bassist Ricky Kinchen of Mint Condition is 43. Actress Cree Summer (“A Different World”) is 40.
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BLACK HISTORY
July 7, 1906: Baseball legend Satchel Paige was born in Mobile, Alabama. (Source: www.BlackFacts.com)
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Good Morning donut holes. Thank the Lord for air conditioning. Off to Kickboxing.
Everyone have a great day.
Today’s CHOCOLATE JAM is “Is This Love” by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Cree Summer looks like Tracey Ellis Ross with a tan and without the eyes.
Morning Fam. What’s hatnin’?
Morning everyone. Is it gonna be a slow day?
G’morning…
I consciously stayed awake last night until 2am knowing I was only working a half day today and now I’m mad because I’m so sleepy I can’t even focus. I have 41 gazillion things to do and I can’t even remember my password to log into our main operating system.
OMG. Jazz…that’s who in the hell i thought it was…then i scrolled down it said ‘Cree Summer’ I was like who? i had to read the lil paragraph to know that was a different world girl…lol anyway morning folk…it was slow in here yesterday huh? hope it picks up today….
I just spent 30 minutes tweeking my media player equalizer on my computer. I now have the perfect mix of bass and treble with enough volume to drown out my office. **bouncing head** Hubby would be proud!!
Morning fam!
Good MAWNING! Today is gonna be a great day. I’m hitting up a new jazz spot afterwork with a few girlfriends. SOOOO looking forward to it….
What it do, boo?
Totally ditto @ jazzfan. That’s who I thought that was – aren’t they the same color? Eyes aren’t THAT different.
I wish I could sing.
OJ – that was my status on fb one day and probably one of the best voices I’ve ever heard in my life replied and told me I CAN sing. She said it might not sound as ‘trained’ as everyone else but anyone with a voice can sing.
That MADE my little day… I sing loud & proud (despite the fact that it hurts dog’s ears)
I would like to be able to sing well.
Then take vocal lessons.
As a die hard fan of A different World, that is most certainly NOT NOT NOT Cree Summer.
That is Tracey Ellis Ross. SMH
EUR FAIL!!!! F+++++ Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Go directly to jail. SMH
I’m being silly….that is indeed Cree Summer. I just hate te idea of her being compared to ‘Joan’. I think Cree is so much more talented. That is all.
Hersh, I’m sorry but that is Cree. Ask Ghank, I think they went to school together.
HersheysKiss, my QUEEN. I think it is her. Although I am not familiar with her, having googled her pictures, she certainly looks like Joan without the big eyes. And what do we have on the pic up ^, Joan without the big eyes.
I have also never seen Tracee with a ring on the nose, whereas this lady’s pics seem to always have it.
Naw Hersh. That’s Cree.
LHM– She didn’t go to school w/ Mr. Gaines. She worked for him at The Pitt. That is all.
Oh— So Glo Bro from the Tupelo–
I was listening to the Dreamgirls soundtrack and was LMBO at the thought of you and I quoting every line between Jimmy Early and Lorrell. Only YOU can make me laugh over something so goofy as Dreamgirls this early in the a.m. *giggling* *singing* and Lorrell loves Jimmy….Lorrell loves Jimmy….
Oh ok. I’m tired.
Juice, missionary position is not your friend.
F4A you are straight booty! I need to sing and dance and you’re acting the fool.
I’m going to be an Auntie….well I guess we’re all going to be cyber aunties and uncles. Congratulations are in order, though it is NOT to be discussed on fb.
Congratulations to the mama and papa to be! *doing the happy dance*
I’m gonna be an AUNTIE, too. And if it’s a boy, I’m going to be an UNCLE!
But, I am a little hurt that I didn’t get THE formal announcement. I will let that slide in about 12 seconds then it is back to celebrating!
Boomquesha, you gets the *alt + symbol* for this foolishment. NOT pleased and spank you.
OMG!
My KING!!! I love you and you CGI forever and ever and ever.
XMAN– reading is fundamental. Please and thank you.
Good morning…good afternoon…who knows. FFA being fickle and all. Or was it just me? Anty way, hope all are well. Its hot here in C-bus!
My step son has been here since Memorial Day…he just left about an hour ago. I have never been so happy to see someone go!
Now to get my house back in order. Anyone want to help me?
Re: Cree. 40? Really? That pic says otherwise…..
CINCINNATI — The Procter & Gamble Co. is aiming to make disposable diapers fashionable.
Popular designer Cynthia Rowley has designed 11 styles of Pampers, including pastels, stripes, madras and ruffles. P&G said Wednesday they’ll be offered in Target Corp. stores beginning in mid-July.
Jodi Allen, a P&G baby care vice president, says in a statement that diaper performance comes first, but parents consider the look important, too.
Prettier diapers will be pricier. A pack of about two dozen of the toddler-size diapers will have a suggested retail price of $15.99, about $6 above plainer versions.
Pampers is the No. 1 worldwide brand in sales for the Cincinnati-based consumer products maker that also has Tide detergent, Crest toothpaste and other brands.
P&G spokeswoman Tricia Higgins said Wednesday the Rowley design diapers are expected to be sold throughout the summer, and possibly after, depending on their reception.
Dallas-based competitor Kimberly-Clark Corp. last month launched U.S. sales of Huggies Jeans Diapers, giving babies’ bottoms a denim style for the summer.
P&G’s designer diapers all come with the company’s new Dry Max technology. This year’s debut of Dry Max, promoted as 20 percent thinner than previous diapers, has been plagued by consumer complaints that they can cause severe rashes.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating the complaints, which have also triggered lawsuits. P&G says it has found no evidence that the diapers are more likely to cause rashes.
Oldest surviving Pullman porter.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-pullman-porter-20100705,0,7194062.story
Happy Hump Day Folks!!
I had an interesting situation that happened to me a couple weeks ago…just forgot to tell y’all.
OK, y’all know I was married before, and he is a pastor. When he and I divorced, the church family just bascially turned their back on me for the most part. That was fine, and quite honestly, I understood. Didn’t agree, but understood.
Well, there was this one couple that me and first husband were particularly close too, and they dogged me when I made the decision to end the marriage. But again, I understood.
OK, fast forward ten years later…I get a call from first husband, and he tells me that one of the wives of our former circle passed away. At the time, I was in New Mexico, and told him I could not make it to the funeral.
The funeral was on the saturday I returned from New Mexico, and while I was waiting on the plane, my phone rang and it was first husband. I answered the phone, and he said that someone wants to talk to you, and next thing I know there is this voice from my past on the phone: it is the husband of that couple we were closest to before the marriage ended, but they really dogged me out. I was on a plane, and not sure how I felt about talking to him, so being on the plane offered me an excuse. But before getting off the phone, he said he was flying out of the same airport that I was flying home to, and just so happens, my arrival coincided with his departure. I was under the impression his wife was going to be with him, and quite honestly, wanted them to see how well I am.
So we met up at the airport, but he had his 20 year old son, not the wife or daughter. I never thought anything strange, but he was remarkably friendly with me. Gave me the biggest kiss, which made me think of Judas.
So, we talked a bit, and I asked how his wife was, and he said she’s fine, but was curt. Nothing else.
Imagine my surprise when I am told by my former mother in law, that this deeply rooted Christian Minister, who was an Air Force Officer, had had a torid affair with another officer and had left his family???!!!
I thought the former MIL was mistaken, so I called former husband to tell him he might need to say something to his moms about her tale baring. Come to find out, its true. As a friend of mine would say, I an shockteded!
I have no dealing with these ppl. but found out that he has since retired, and actually works for the same agency I work for! It is very likely that I will run into him, as I go to his building in DC all the time.
But, its so strange, how folks can judge others, only to wind up in far worse circumstances. I dont wish them any ill…I truly dont, but this has caused me a couple of WTF moments when I think of everything I went through with them.
OK…thats all…
A lesson that I have learned, the church have the most people who need help. I never judge, just observe. Had situations close to yours with individuals judging or making comments. Life is a true lesson,.
Huh Hersh?
XMAN– I made a comment to my post about Cree v. Tracee Ross. That is all. Scroll up please.
Letmein, you’re not alone. One minute there were 36 posts, next minute down to 30 again. I could’ve sworn I saw a posts from Ex, Leornad, HK. Sigh.
Hersh, That’s what you get for not posting in line.
Pene, just wow! Folk really need to keep their paws, judging eyes, and mouths outta other folk business. It’s tragic that people feel it’s their right to try to remove the speck in your eye and ignore the plank in theirs. Big dummies. Sweep around your own front doors.
Boom must be on the pipe today. Wow. I have never been on a site with so frequent dropouts. Get it together EUR.
Thanks letmein.
Good afternoon folks…. I came in here with my toys in tow expecting to have recess and ain’t NOBODY in here! What the hell-icopter is up with this shitake mushroom?
*walking off the cyber playground with my head hanging low…*
Awe…dont let the jump rope drag the ground…you messin up the handle!
KING– ummmm are you responding to Let? I don’t see ANY of her posts just seeing only your replies. It’s making me nervous.
LHM– i wanted to make a comment about the toys…but then I would have been digressing….yet again. Carry on.
Wait a minute! What kind of “toys” are we talking about here?
QUEEN, yes I responded to Letmein, and to Juice and to LawdHvMrcy. Yes, all those posts have now disappeared. Can you believe it.
OK…the board must be managed by the new interns, b/c this is a mess today. I thought Hersh replied to my post, now I see it is Leo. Then the number of posts have changed; however, we are up to 42. OOOOkkkkk.
Oh well I guess I must accept that the EUR Staff, AKA Boomquesha (y’all wrong for that one) is not perfect.
In all honesty, I don’t know that I have ever frequented a website that has so many technical issues. Do I love y’all or the FFA? Iono. But dang it, these starts and stops are getting to be a bit too frustrating to deal with. I kind of feel like even the EUR staff don’t really care, b/c the frequency at which this board crashes seems like a lack of commitment. But who am I?
Pene,
It’s like they won’t just go with a new server or ISP. Who does this? SMDH.
Slenda,
I’ve been seeing all kinds of responses from you to Let and I don’t see Let’s posts that you’re responding to. This is janky like a mug.
Exactly Ex! I have been with the Eur since its inception in 1997 (or 8–don’t recall)…no matter. This is the worse it has been. Its not a fee-for-service type of site, so I guess we get what we pay for. But then again is FB free?
XMAN–Boom Boom needs to stay on the pole. That appears to be her best skill. Computer techonology is not her strong suit. End of story…but the truth hurts.
Pene,
WE may not be paying for it, but their advertisers sure are. And we “pay” for it with our click through or the impression advertising on the site. Why anyone would run a business operation like this is beyond me. Lee Bailey, get your ish together.
OH, I know Ex, I was tryna be nice about it all. But overall 2010, esp since the tech change, the FFA seems to be down more than it is us. If it were a man, I would have dumped it long ago!
Hersh,
You so crazy! (stay on the pole)
YLAWDY is the 1st Mr. YLAWDY calling my mama? Calling to sound pitiful because PSF won’t return his calls. Calling because he just wants to know how his baby is. Calling to say “Why doesn’t YLAWDY make her call daddy?”
WTFE Dude!
YLawd,
Uhmmm maybe this is too basic, but why doesn’t he go and find his daughter? Doesn’t he know where she lives? Why is it your problem?
YLY…Let it go. Unless your momshas a problem with it. I found that the relationship I had with the Former MIL took a very pleasant turn, and helped heal (notcompletely) the relationship between my daughter and her dad…Butif your mother doesnt like it, then thats a different story
Mama is fine with it. She’s very neutral.
Ex…actually he doesn’t know where to find her or where we live. My parent’s are the only contact info he has other than PSF’s cell phone #. He hasn’t had our address since two moves ago. Child support went through the court and anything he wanted to send her went to the parent’s address.
Did I mess a post from YLawd?
Pene, yes this site is a Kentucky Fried Hawt Mess with a side of Bullshiggidy and a biscuit.
Speaking of Bull, has anyone heard from Bigheadbull?
Ex, I would send you to the corner for that toys comment but it is too crowded because Love and Hersh are already holding it down for eternity. *sigh*
http://www.examiner.com/x-27745-SF-Headlines-Examiner~y2010m7d7-Jury-in-BART-shooting-trial-to-resume-deliberations-Thurs-after-halfday-on-Wednesday
The BART cop is about to get off. Deliberations resume tomorrow.