Credits: Pexels Never give up Be open-minded Change Believe Always put your best foot forward, and Speak / affirm your success. Preface I know that God speaks to all His creatures (people). The question is whether or not we are receiving or perceiving what He’s saying? It is akin to a radio station; you hear … Continue reading 6 Lessons I learned from just watching Basketball: Part I
All Hail Milwaukee Bucks, the Eastern Conference Champion!!!
What a game! What a series!! I had to watch Game 6 all over again.But now it’s over and on to the next challenge, the Real Finals. Milwaukee Bucks are the NBA 2020-21 Eastern Conference Champs. The #3 Eastern Conference seed defeated the young and feisty #5 Atlanta Hawks in an incredibly underestimated 4-2 run. … Continue reading All Hail Milwaukee Bucks, the Eastern Conference Champion!!!
Mike Brown prepares to make Olympic history with Nigerian national team
OAKLAND, Calif. – Nelson Mandela once famously said, “The world will not respect Africa until Nigeria earns that respect. The Black people of the world need Nig… — Read on theundefeated.com/features/mike-brown-prepares-to-make-olympic-history-with-nigerian-national-team/ Woohoo to the Nigerian Basketball Team - what a delight to qualify as the only African country - and to Mike Brown, the humble … Continue reading Mike Brown prepares to make Olympic history with Nigerian national team
What is Formal Education?
Credits: Pexels I’m gearing up for the second E-Development, Educational, in the PEMFESS+P Series. As I began penning, I segued into writing about Education as a preamble. What exactly is Education? Is it necessary - why or why not? After the first preamble, I realized that I had assumed all readers knew what formal education … Continue reading What is Formal Education?
Is Formal Education Really Necessary?
Credits: Unsplash / Vasily Koloda “The only legacy I have for you is your education. You better study hard, pass, and graduate so you don’t have to be a slave to anyone?” Growing up, I cannot tell you how many times I heard the above. Our household was such that if you came home with … Continue reading Is Formal Education Really Necessary?
CONGRATS TO PHOENIX SUNS, The 2021 NBA Western Conference Finalist!
Credits: ThinkTalk While we await the conclusion of the Eastern Conference Final, which has been a roller coaster of a series, I stop to Congratulate Phoenix Suns, Team Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Deandre Anton, Mikal Bridges, Cameron Payne, et al. They just defeated LA Clippers in an emotional and high-intensity-packed game amidst injuries, bruises, fouls, … Continue reading CONGRATS TO PHOENIX SUNS, The 2021 NBA Western Conference Finalist!
So you think you’re ready for marriage … How’s your F-Financial Development?
Our fourth post in the pre-marriage series, PEMFESS + P, is the F-Financial Development. Click here for the M-Mental Development. Preamble Money. Money. Money. We can’t do without it and only few can live wisely with it. To be respected in most marriages, you must contribute financially to its success. It’s sad that love is … Continue reading So you think you’re ready for marriage … How’s your F-Financial Development?
Time for a Poll?
Do you have a ‘ritual’ for Sundays? Most of us reserve Sundays for various things. This might be different during the pandemic than pre- and post-pandemic. Just a change from the usual post, I want to do a poll to see what we all did differently or similarly. Let’s have some fun participating. I was … Continue reading Time for a Poll?
What happened to the Spida fire?!
Credits: Left, NBA As you may have known or heard, Utah Jazz has been eliminated from the Playoffs. They started well with ‘Spida’ Mitchell on fire in Games 1 and 2, but the Los Ángeles (LA) Clippers came with their fire extinguishers for the subsequent games and Spida could fire no more. It was sad … Continue reading What happened to the Spida fire?!
An essential guide for those who are ‘overly emotional’ or ‘very emotional’
An essential guide for those who are ‘overly emotional’ or ‘very emotional’ https://www.centreforemotionaleducation.com/an-essential-guide-for-those-who-are-overly-emotional-or-very-emotional/ — Read on http://www.centreforemotionaleducation.com/an-essential-guide-for-those-who-are-overly-emotional-or-very-emotional/ Sharing Thursday: Towards your Emotional DevelopmentHave you ever felt that you over-react often or always? Or been told that you're too emotional? Could it be true that you are and there could be a latent reason? Or could … Continue reading An essential guide for those who are ‘overly emotional’ or ‘very emotional’
5,000 All-Time Views
🌹Thank you. Much appreciated. 💐 Though we have ideasAnd the light bulb daily flickers brightIf we do notPut pen to paperVain, it is. Though we putThe pen to paper,Or clickity clackity awayOn the good old typewriter,Or use the notepadOn our phones,Or voice recordThose ideas,If you publish it notIt sure is vain. And thoughWe publishThose ideasAll … Continue reading 5,000 All-Time Views
Is your Heart healthy? Or Are you on a Verge of a Heart Attack?
There are devices we can use at home to check our blood pressure, our temperature, and blood sugar for glucose level? But how does one check the heart? I do not suppose that there is a home device yet for the heart. We all need a heart check up. And I don’t mean medically. That … Continue reading Is your Heart healthy? Or Are you on a Verge of a Heart Attack?
Just For Dads
Wishing my awesome Dad followers, likers, and commenters the BESTEST Father’s Day ever. You deserve more than the biggest chicken (Chris Rock) in the house today and always! 😍 Hope you’re having a great day!!
Did you watch it?
Game 7 was phenomenal as expected. It could have passed for the NBA Finals, rather than the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals that it was. And for the Milwaukee Bucks, no other game going forward, could be as challenging as the one today against Brooklyn Nets. For sure! So, Team Giannis won having narrowly missed a last … Continue reading Did you watch it?
It Is A Must-Watch Game 7!
Credits: NBA You probably already heard about Brooklyn Nets-Milwaukee Bucks’ Games 5 and 6. If you thought those were spectacular, today’s Game 7 will definitely be much more. It is a MUST WATCH! This is the finale that determines who advances to the Eastern Conference Finals. The fight of the titans. An African adage says: … Continue reading It Is A Must-Watch Game 7!
M-Mental Development: PEMFESS+P
Credits: Unsplash / Matthew Ball Mental health and development is encompassing and this post cannot do it enough justice that it deserves. I started writing this post couple of weeks ago. It seems such a daunting topic to write that I have made endless edits every time I reviewed it. Since it’s been that long … Continue reading M-Mental Development: PEMFESS+P
Loving Basketball: Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets’ Game 4 was super-electrifying. Did you watch it?
Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets’ Game 4 was super-electrifying. Did you watch it? It was very physical. Which is okay for a Playoff game, right, but when intentional hurt, harm, and injuries overshadow the games, it takes the fun away. I felt such happened during the game, but overall it was just what was expected … Continue reading Loving Basketball: Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets’ Game 4 was super-electrifying. Did you watch it?
Happy Birthday to Me!: An Ode
Credits: Left, Pexels Twenty-one years agoLolSome beautiful creations metAnd decided toProcreate What a wonder it was Dem two procreatedAn equal wonder of a beautyDem two were beautifulInside and outAnd the thirdBuilt on their foundation And we continueTo cycle it back Cos the thirdProcreated even more beauties. who will make the third’s ceiling their foundations And … Continue reading Happy Birthday to Me!: An Ode
Have I Spammed Your Blog Site? This is Why?
Credits: Dictionary.com I learned yesterday that I had being “Spamming” other bloggers’ sites (obs). I read Olivia Lucie Blake’s post, “How to support other bloggers,” and it disheartened me to realize that I might have spammed her and others unintentionally. If I have visited your site either as a follower or randomly via Readers’ Discover … Continue reading Have I Spammed Your Blog Site? This is Why?
Unrequited Love
Credits: Unsplash / S. Ruvalcaba How do you feel when you love someone who does not love you back? Thanks to Think Written for the writing prompt. Love ought to be reciprocal. Yes? Right? Remember Teddy Pendergrass’s 50/50 (or is’t 70/30 or 60/40) love song? Who wants to be the one holding on to the … Continue reading Unrequited Love
Monday Notes: Being a Woman: Facts and Receipts
Being a woman feels like being everything and nothing all at once. It feels like being the gender who bears children, but not being the …Monday Notes: Being a Woman: Facts and Receipts Sharing #K.E. Garland’s post published in March. Please check out her site for other awesome posts. Just came across this post, Being … Continue reading Monday Notes: Being a Woman: Facts and Receipts
Bucks-Nets’ Game 3 was electrifying!
Absolutely electrifying. It was the game that had been expected of the duo. From start to finish with Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring nine points, and Kris Middleton scoring six, in the first few minutes, it proved to be just what every basketball lover was waiting for. Team Milwaukee got a mouthful from Sports Analysts and fans … Continue reading Bucks-Nets’ Game 3 was electrifying!
How to jump rope for exercise, safely and effectively – The Washington Post
common jump-roping injuries include calf strain and plantar fasciitis, both of which stem from calf overuse. — Read on http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/jump-rope-exercise-safe/2021/06/01/ce822b52-c2f9-11eb-9a8d-f95d7724967c_story.html Alternative Exercise: Jump Roping Hey good people. It’s Sharing Thursday. This is an out-of-the-community article that I feel is worth sharing. It’s about Jump Rope and Jump Roping. Yes , Jump rope and Jump roping? … Continue reading How to jump rope for exercise, safely and effectively – The Washington Post
Loving Basketball: #1 Team “Spida” Mitchell on fire!
It’s the kind of game worth the money to watch if I were in Utah for Game 1 of the Round 2 Western Conference Playoff between #1 Utah Jazz and #4 LA Clippers. The overall 2020-21 NBA leader defended their title and proved that they rightly earned the #1 position. Starters and benchers of both … Continue reading Loving Basketball: #1 Team “Spida” Mitchell on fire!
Loving Basketball: The Big Three are Nasty!
Credits: NBA Excusez-moi, monsieurs! Qu'est-ce qui se passe? What I envisioned to be a game of the titans is turning out to be an embarrassing game of mismatch to watch. Pardon me, but it appears that Giannis and Team Milwaukee are proving to be no match for Brooklyn Nets’ Big Three of Kevin Durant (KD), … Continue reading Loving Basketball: The Big Three are Nasty!
The NBA 2019-20 Champions were Defenseless tonight!
Credits: Left, LA Times; Right, BigLead As you may have heard, LA Lakers are out of the Playoffs. The 2019-20 defending Champions showed up on the court tonight against the Phoenix Suns defeated even before the game started. It was depressing to watch. I wonder what happened in their locker room just before game time. … Continue reading The NBA 2019-20 Champions were Defenseless tonight!
Loving Basketball: And Yes, Giannis-Bucks Won!
Credits: ClutchPoints The game was over no sooner I submitted my last post. It is official that Milwaukee Bucks are the first team to win the first round of the 2020-21 NBA Playoffs. They defeated Miami Heat with a hard 4:0 sweep; 120-103. Game four actually started with Miami leading well into the second quarter. … Continue reading Loving Basketball: And Yes, Giannis-Bucks Won!
Loving Basketball: Will Giannis and Bucks be the First Winner of Round 1?
Credits: YahooSports What a difference a year makes! Remember the two Eastern teams to face off in the second round of Playoffs last season? Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat? They are at it again. Only this time, it’s a different ball game. The two started this season’s Round of Playoffs. It’s been a Milwaukee dominant … Continue reading Loving Basketball: Will Giannis and Bucks be the First Winner of Round 1?
So you think you’re ready … how is your E-Emotional Development
Credits: Unsplash / Left, Robina Weermeijer. Right, Tengyart PEMFESS+P: The First E-Emotional Development A lot can be unpacked as regards Emotions. Your emotions impact every area of your life. It is your brain and feelings connection. When fully grounded in the emotions, other areas will be positive. Similarly, out-of-control emotions negatively impact other areas of … Continue reading So you think you’re ready … how is your E-Emotional Development
Of In-Laws and Out-Laws
In-laws and Out-lawsEvery where and no whereWhere did they come fromAnd why are they so named? Is’t all about benefits?One thinkingYou brought moreWhile the otherSupposed you’re taking benefits away. Whose benefits anyways? Didn’t God sayHe or sheWould leave you some day.That some day is now. But In-laws and Out-lawsSuppose they’re neverComing back again Why make … Continue reading Of In-Laws and Out-Laws
Why is Gray Divorce on the Rise?
Credits: Pexels What is Gray Divorce? Divorce among adults 50 or over is known as gray divorce. When it comes to marriage and divorce, focus has been on the younger adults for so long. That focus is now shifting, or shall we say, has shifted. What’s up with that? Age does not equate maturity in … Continue reading Why is Gray Divorce on the Rise?
Monday Financial Nuggets: Prenups and The Rich and Famous
Credits: Left, Unsplash / Brett Andrei Martin. Right, Pexels It is yours, mine, and our money blog. Since I’ve being blogging on pre-marriage, I thought to research on pre-nuptial agreement (also known as prenups) because the main reason for it is to protect one’s money and assets before marriage. “A prenuptial agreement ("prenup" for short) … Continue reading Monday Financial Nuggets: Prenups and The Rich and Famous
Jesus Ministry: God is a Spirit
What is a Spirit? There are thirty-one (31) different definitions of a spirit in Dictionary.com. Only 3 of these will suffice for this post. A spirit is “a supernatural, conscious, incorporeal being, especially one inhabiting a place, object, etc.,” or “having a particular character,” or “a divine, inspiring, or animating being or influence. Numbers 11:25; … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: God is a Spirit
My dear, how do you fair in your Physical Development?
Credits: Pexels The first P in PEMFESS+P is Physical Development The average lady contemplating marriage is an emerging young adult between the ages of 20 and 30. Granted that there are a few outliers depending on culture, race, and or other demographics, a majority of ladies will marry sooner within the age range than later. … Continue reading My dear, how do you fair in your Physical Development?
Loving Basketball: 🥵 Golden State Warriors’ 2020-21 NBA Season is Over?!
Two painful losses for the Dub Nation in the Play-In Tournament fighting for the 7th or 8th Seed, first against LA Lakers and tonight with the Memphis Grizzlies, substantiates the fact that some outcomes in life just don’t make sense despite your BEST efforts. It’s the second time Warriors will miss the Playoff after winning … Continue reading Loving Basketball: 🥵 Golden State Warriors’ 2020-21 NBA Season is Over?!
Of Marriage and Divorce
They found each otherafter experiencing others On the dating field of romance, heartaches, and false promisesNo other could match up It was nice thatThey experienced thoseJust to wait for each otherAnd to know that they wanted none of the others. They were meant for each other foreverThey were meant to be, to meet, and to … Continue reading Of Marriage and Divorce
Don’t Make These Morning Mistakes
Your morning routine can set the tone for the rest of your day. So don’t do these things when you get up! — Read on http://www.webmd.com/balance/ss/slideshow-morning-mistakes It’s Sharing Thursday; day that I love to share others blogs and articles that I find helpful, interesting, innovative, or just plain informative. I’m sharing #WebMD. I have followed … Continue reading Don’t Make These Morning Mistakes
My dear, so you think you’re ready for marriage. How do you fair in these areas?
Credits: Pexels There was a time when there were no books on marriages nor on pregnancy and having children. Now there are ample books, including scholarly non-fictions and numerous blogs, on both topics to choose from. I join to blog my perspectives, and to propose areas of development, for ladies before embarking on the journey … Continue reading My dear, so you think you’re ready for marriage. How do you fair in these areas?
Closed Doors
Credits: Pexels Have you ever experienced a closed door? Did you wonder what’s behind the door and why it is closed? What did you do? A Door is an opening to a thing or place. It gives you entrance to that thing or place to walk through and into it and fulfill a desire or … Continue reading Closed Doors
Loving Basketball: Woohoo All 30 Teams Playing Today!
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!
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
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