It’s a day of basketball starting now. All 30 Teams playing today - 15 games!!! It’s Pre-Play-In which starts on Tuesday. Some teams (6 from the Eastern Conference and 5 from the Western) have clinched a Playoff seed, but a few teams need to win the game today and the Play-In to qualify for Playoff. … Continue reading Loving Basketball: Woohoo All 30 Teams Playing Today!
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Cooking with Unmis: Meat Pies and Sausage Rolls
Meat Pies Sausage Rolls I haven’t made these snacks in a long while. Can you see the imperfection? Notwithstanding, they tasted yummy. I’ll continue to practice to make it better.
Loving Basketball: 2020-21 NBA Season, Play-Ins, and Playoff
Credits: Left, Sports Illustrated . Right, Getty Images/Gene Sweeney Jr. What a Season! The 2020-21 NBA Season has been quite interesting. What with covid and a lack of fan-fare. We must commend all the players for continuously entertaining us despite being in lockdown away from families and their fans. Yay yay yay. I hear your … Continue reading Loving Basketball: 2020-21 NBA Season, Play-Ins, and Playoff
How do you Feed your Skin?
Most of us feed our body a lot of junks out of ignorance or just plain bad habits and choices. What we feed the body reflects externally on our skin. Some skin types, where age or use of beauty products are not a factor, are soft and glowing while others are dry, frail, and flaky. … Continue reading How do you Feed your Skin?
Of Mothers and Sons
Credits: Pexels Traditionally, and because of physical and gender roles, sons gravitate towards their fathers and daughters towards their moms. Occasionally we get a few outliers in families who defy the norms. Such is the case with daddy’s girls and girl daddies. To join these exceptions are Mama’s Boys and Boy Mummies. Boy Mummies abound … Continue reading Of Mothers and Sons
Of Poverty and Of Riches
Poverty is not only of economicsIt is more than your finances Poverty is a mindsetIt is how you see yourselfHow you thinkIt is how you do all the things you do One can be spiritually lackingNot having any higher guiding you Which is different from, and the opposite of, the beatitudes’ “poor in spirit.” One … Continue reading Of Poverty and Of Riches
Jesus Ministry: Call to Pray
Credits: Pexels If I shut up heaventhat there be no rain,orif I command the locuststo devour the land,orif I send pestilenceamong my people; if my people,which are calledby my name,shall humble themselves, and pray,and seek my face,and turn from their wicked ways; thenwill I hear from heaven,and will forgive their sin,and will heal their land. … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Call to Pray
Happy Mother’s Day
To Mothers everywhere and particularly those in the USA and other countries celebrating today: May you continuously be blessed for all that you do May His grace continuously be sufficient for you May His Peace continuously rest upon you May His arms continuously wrap around you May you know that you are a gift to … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day
Cooking with Unmis: How do you like your Rice?
Fried Rice Jolof Rice Curry Rice Steamed Rice There’s also Coconut Rice though, in picture, you won’t be able to differentiate it from plain steamed rice. Types of Rice Converted. Parboiled. Jasmine. Basmati. Whole (Brown). Long Grain. Medium Grain. Short Grain. Wild Rice. Japanese Sushi Rice. Calrose Rice. Nigerian Ofada Rice. Know any other types … Continue reading Cooking with Unmis: How do you like your Rice?
“I was busy but not fulfilled.” Are you, too?
Anyone could have said that statement and it probably wouldn’t have made such an impact as it did when I had it from the 43rd President. To say that I was stunned was an understatement! I just heard Mr. George W. Bush, former President of the United States of America and former Texas State Governor, … Continue reading “I was busy but not fulfilled.” Are you, too?
Of Fathers and Daughters: Part 2 – Girl Daddies
This is the continuation of the topic, Of Fathers and Daughters. This post focuses on the Fathers also known as (aka) Girl Daddies. The first part talked about the Daughters; Daddy’s Girls. Check it out here. Girl Daddies Girl Daddies are everywhere, among cultures, races, and industries, but was popularized on the death of Kobe … Continue reading Of Fathers and Daughters: Part 2 – Girl Daddies
Of Wealth and Attitudes
Do you know what determines whether you will be wealthy or not? Or yet, if you’re wealthy, whether or not you’ll be able to manage and hold it? There is a science and art to wealth and most of us are still trying to figure it out. I do not have the right answer, but … Continue reading Of Wealth and Attitudes
Of God The Creator and Satan The Imitator
We’ve all heard and probably know or acknowledge the deity of the Almighty Creator of the universe. He goes by different names, in the Christian spheres, among which are: I AM. Elohim. Yahweh. Alpha.Omega. Omnipresent, Omniscient, Omnipotent. Ancient of Days. Jehovah El Roi, Nissi, Tsidkenu, etc. Other religious spheres call Him by other names. This … Continue reading Of God The Creator and Satan The Imitator
Of Fathers and Daughters: Part 1 – Daddy’s Girls
Credits: Pexels Know any man who adores his daughter such that not only his whole family (immediate and extended) knows it, but his friends and the world are equally aware of the father-daughter lovely relationship? Such was the love that occurred between late and former NBA Laker Star Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. Such … Continue reading Of Fathers and Daughters: Part 1 – Daddy’s Girls
Monday Financial Nuggets: 10 things I wish I knew about Insurance
Keeping the life insurance I had when I was younger. Generally speaking, we are all more agile and healthier at 20-30 years old than we are at 40 and over. Buying life insurance at an older age is more expensive. I realized that if I had retained the whole life insurance, I could have locked … Continue reading Monday Financial Nuggets: 10 things I wish I knew about Insurance
Jesus Ministry: Peace
Credits: Unsplash / Sunyu Peace is a state of stillness, tranquility, harmony, or serenity. A freedom of the mind from agitation, annoyance, distraction, anxiety, warring, or obsession. It is also a state or condition available to people and nations, but not all possesses it. In the absence of Peace, chaos, or agitation, anxiety, fear, and … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Peace
Of Girls and Daughters
Why do nations and parents treat or elevate boys over girls, sons over daughters, or males over females? Do they think that The Creator made a mistake? The One who made them, made them male and female. At creation, He did not state nor gave a divine preference or importance for their roles. Granted that … Continue reading Of Girls and Daughters
Ladies and Their Last Names
Credits: Unsplash / @austinkirk Is’t necessary for ladies to change their last name on marriage? Credits: Unsplash / @beatriz_perez First, what’s in a last name? Or, put another way, what’s in your last name? Some regions call it surname. Your last name/surname is your legacy. Your DNA. Traditions In researching for this post, I found … Continue reading Ladies and Their Last Names
The Mystery is Over
I self-award myself The Mystery Blogger Award as I have blogged anonymously over the year. During the period, I have been asked “what’s your name?” to which I had (I hope, politely) requested to simply be addressed as “ThinkTalk.” I also use Thinker-Talker as my name on most sites. But I did consider revealing a … Continue reading The Mystery is Over
It’s been a year – how time flies
The aphorism that time really flies when one is having fun sums up my blog year with WordPress.It’s my first blogiversary people and I thank you all, the community, for it. It’s been rewarding doing blog life with you all, my followers, commenters, and likers. Thank you 🙏🏾 Couldn’t have done it without your support. … Continue reading It’s been a year – how time flies
Quadrant
A quadrant (quad) among other definitions, is “the area included between such an arc and two radii drawn one to each extremity.” What quadrant do you belong to? Which quadrant are you presently operating in? And which should you truly be in? Other terms have been used. Terms such as buckets, sections, structure, quarter, etc. … Continue reading Quadrant
It’s Nothing
If everyone believes in youBut you don’t,It’s nothing If God says you are and canBut you don’t think so,Agree or feel itIt’s nothing No matter how many peopleTell you the qualities they love in youStill, it’s nothingIf you don’t believe you possess those qualities Until you know, that you knowThat you know, that you knowWho … Continue reading It’s Nothing
Money and Propensity to Splurge
Money. Money. Money. We cannot do without it, but can we have more than enough of it such that we do not know what to do with it? Money, in my opinion, is primarily a tool to be used to get the things we need or want. It is when we have the “more-than-enough” that … Continue reading Money and Propensity to Splurge
6 Things to Make with Leftover Hard-Boiled Eggs
Easter is here, and it’s time to get cracking—sorry—about what to do with all those leftover hard-boiled eggs. If you’ve picked a food-safe dye such …6 Things to Make with Leftover Hard-Boiled Eggs
Jesus Ministry: Resurrection
Credits: Unsplash / Kelly Sikkema Resurrection, according to Dictionary.com, is the rising of Christ after His death and burial. We do not need a dictionary to tell us what Resurrection means. But that the dictionary includes the word is confirmation that Resurrection is real. Yes, crucify me for that. As a lover of Jesus The … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Resurrection
Happy Good Friday
May all good flow to you today, this month, and always.
What is your state – Happiness or Joy?
Credits: Tenor What determines your emotions or state of mind - people, things, family, events, - or your self? We all love and cherish our relationships. I hope that we all do. We cherish our family and families. I hope that we do. We love gifts when gifted. I hope that we do, else we’ll … Continue reading What is your state – Happiness or Joy?
Monday Financial Nuggets: Youngsters and Money
Few working youths (per United Nations' referenced ages 15-24) know what to do with money, either earned or gifted to them. I used to be one of those several years ago. Maybe not totally, but looking back, I acknowledge that I could have done better. A working teenager has no money responsibilities like bills or … Continue reading Monday Financial Nuggets: Youngsters and Money
Don’t condemn yourself, neither let any condemn you
Everyone makes mistakes, right? At one point in our lives, each one of us will do or say something regrettable and wish that we could retract or delete or just wished that it was a bad dream? There’s none that hasn’t made a mistake at least once in their lifetime, right? If you haven’t, raise … Continue reading Don’t condemn yourself, neither let any condemn you
Obstacles in the way of finding the love you want?
I watched one of Iyanla Vanzant’s show one day after a long absence. The episode was “What gets in the way of finding that one love you want?” I sat to watch as I was curious to see and hear if there will be some surprises or if I am simply old-fashioned regarding the topic. … Continue reading Obstacles in the way of finding the love you want?
5 Tests of a Leader – Dr. Stephen R. Graves
5 Tests of a Leader – Dr. Stephen R. Graves — Read on stephenrgraves.com/articles/read/5-tests-of-a-leader-2/ The Heart Our hearts are tender and should always be kept pure at all times. If not, things such as greed, lust, bitterness, un-forgiveness, resentment, etc. could clog it up and turn us into a contemptuous cynical being that no-one wants … Continue reading 5 Tests of a Leader – Dr. Stephen R. Graves
Financial Monday: how long will The Stimulus Check go
Credits: Pexels As you may have heard, President Biden’s $1.9 trillion covid relief package was signed last week. According to reports, some families have received their $1,400 stimulus checks this weekend. I’m happy for those people. We all could use some financial/money help, couldn’t we? The $1,400 Stimulus Check per person is for earners of … Continue reading Financial Monday: how long will The Stimulus Check go
Akara (Fried Bean Patties)
Akara on bread slices frying Akara Akara, like other foods, can be simply or richly prepared. The simple and plain is to merely add salt (or Maggi) to the ground beans. While you can add as much optional ingredients as you like to make it rich. However adding too much ingredients could impact the Akara … Continue reading Akara (Fried Bean Patties)
Financial Monday: Best Practices for your Finances during Covid
Credits: Pexels Are you managing your finances differently during covid? If so, what are your best practices? It has been over a year that we all have been plagued with uncertainties of life and living. Most of us have either lost a loved one or know someone (or family) who has. In addition, tons of … Continue reading Financial Monday: Best Practices for your Finances during Covid
Strong Women of Africa
The Strong Women Series was written to showcase notable Strong Women in the world, broken down as continents. In honor of International Women's Day, and celebrating all women globally, the Series is being re-blogged. Read on
Loving Basketball: Steph Curry
Give it up for Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors on winning the 3-Point Shooting Contest at the ongoing 2021 NBA All Star Games. It's the second time he's won the contest.
Jesus Ministry: Faith under Fire
Credits: Pexels Fire can be both a good thing and a bad thing. Good when it does what we desire it to do. Such as having a camp fire, keeping warm, and cooking. But when it is the opposite, such as fire from a cigarette flick near an open gas cooker in a house, the … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Faith under Fire
Unnecessary Evil
Uhm uhm uhmI have seen so much evil in my daysDays that culminate into years. Evil that are just unnecessaryEvil that tears families and friends apartEvil that refuses to go away and lingers generation after generationEvil that despite one party apologizing for the wrongdoingThe Evil festers and, likeThe one bad apple that destroys the whole … Continue reading Unnecessary Evil
Loving Basketball: Team LeBron vs. Team Durant: NBA All-Star Draft rosters and results
Credits: NBA The Captains, LeBron James for the West, and Kevin Durant for the East, selected their starters and reserves watched by probably millions on TNT a few minutes ago. Below is the roster per the NBA website: Team LeBron Starters: • LeBron James* • Giannis Antetokounmpo • Stephen Curry • Luka Doncic • Nikola … Continue reading Loving Basketball: Team LeBron vs. Team Durant: NBA All-Star Draft rosters and results
Making the Ethical Choice in a Gray World – Dr. Stephen R. Graves
Making the Ethical Choice in a Gray World – Dr. Stephen R. Graves — Read on stephenrgraves.com/articles/read/making-the-ethical-choice-in-a-gray-world-2/ . . . More on Morals/Ethics. I posted yesterday on Morals Morality and stated that the words are interchangeably used with Ethics. Sharing Stephen Graves' article on Making the Ethical Choice in a Gray World. I hope it … Continue reading Making the Ethical Choice in a Gray World – Dr. Stephen R. Graves
Philosophical Tuesday: Morals and Morality
Credits: Dictionary.com Morals. Morality. Social Morals. Moral Compass. We’ve all heard it. But what exactly does it mean and are we all morally conscious and/or (socially) morally obligated to one another. Why or why not? Seems as if the world is divided when it comes to certain topics, issues, and/or values. We all don’t agree … Continue reading Philosophical Tuesday: Morals and Morality
Financial Monday: Teenage Millionaires
Do you remember what you did at ages 4, 8, or 9? Most of us probably don’t. The above featured teenagers started their businesses at those ages. They have now made some impressive business and financial strides that most adults have never made, nor would ever make in their lifetime. I still haven’t made my … Continue reading Financial Monday: Teenage Millionaires
Jesus Ministry: God Speaks
Do you believe that God speaks? Do you believe that God speaks to you, or is speaking, and wants to speak to you? God speaks all the time and more so at the end of a year/beginning of a new one. In reviewing a prior year and getting ready for the next, it is wise … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: God Speaks
Cooking with Unmis: Fried Yellow Plantains
The Yellow Plantain, from the family of bananas, can be fried or boiled. Some like the plantain really ripe and soft; others like it just right and fresh. Some also like it fried till it’s deep brown in color, while others prefer that it maintains its yellow color. Fried Yellow Plantain can be eaten alone … Continue reading Cooking with Unmis: Fried Yellow Plantains
An Outdoor Aquarium
I couldn’t help taking a photo of this outdoor aquarium that I saw while on my walk the other day. The walk was around a more residential neighborhood and a change from my usual route. I got to a path that I had to wait on the side, in adhering to the safe distancing, to … Continue reading An Outdoor Aquarium
Coping Mechanisms for Career Mothers
Credits: Pexels Are you torn between your career and home? Or are you one of the few efficiently balancing both? If so, what are (or were) your secrets? Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo, offers mothers an advice. She recommends “coping mechanisms.” Watch this video to catch it, and other advices she gave. Married for … Continue reading Coping Mechanisms for Career Mothers
Results are in for the NBA All Stars and Reserves
Credits: NBA.com / The Starters Credits: NBA.com / The Reserves Well, well, well. The results are here and they’re final. LeBron James (LBJ) of LA Lakers and Kevin Durant (KD) of Brooklyn Nets lead the starter votes and head the West and East Teams respectively. The votes poured in from the fans and, according to … Continue reading Results are in for the NBA All Stars and Reserves
Being Reasonable
Credits: Left, Victor Garcia. Right, Grant Jacobson “In everyday life, we ask each other to be reasonable, and we fault unreasonable behavior in ourselves and others. Moreover, the Anglo-American legal system makes extensive use of the “reasonable person standard” in everything from negligence to administrative law. What is it to be a reasonable person? What … Continue reading Being Reasonable
Financial Monday Nuggets: How would you spend a windfall of $1.5 million
Credits: Eric Prouzet / Unsplash How would you spend a windfall of $1.5 million if it fell in your hands today? Let’s talk. The time to think about $1.5 million is when you don’t have it because you’ll have the time to allocate and fine-tune its use before it shows up in your hands. If … Continue reading Financial Monday Nuggets: How would you spend a windfall of $1.5 million
Jesus Ministry: Dreams
Credits: Sharon McCutcheon / Unsplash Do you dream? I mean the real dream (the noun). Not the act of you thinking and imagining what could be. Those are good too as was Disney was built on the foundations of imagination and fantasy were. But today, I want to talk about the Dreams in which you … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Dreams
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