Yes We Can!!!

So is it apparent I've been bitten by the Obama bug? And why not? After all he is a brotha! I, like Michelle, for the first time in my lifetime, am excited about the possibility of what American can finally become. Now I know Obama doesn't have a magic wand, and it is going to take each of us to make the necessary changes needed given the mess our current president has created, however, I am more than confident that he can take the helm and at least begin to steer the boat away from the iceberg. Feel me?

By the way, I got a chance to shake Mr. Obama's hand when he came to Charlotte, NC. I mumbled something to him that I can't remember because I was dumbfounded that I was holding his hand, just like I was when I was fifteen or so and got to shake Micheal Jackson's hand when he was filming the Wiz down in the Brooklyn subways. I swore I wouldn't wash my hand for a week both times:) Funny stuff! Yeah, yeah, I know he's just a man, but by George, he's the next president! How many of us will get that close to the president? Heeheee! One things for sure, those secret service guys ain't no joke! You blink wrong and them dudes will be all over you! I was happy to see Mr. Obama is so well protected and you best believe I was on my best behavior...no attempt to show Mr. Obama my Cupid shuffle moves:) What? You didn't know? You better ask somebody!! I got that Cupid Shuffle thang down pact! I can even do it without moving...to the left, the left, the left, the left, the left! Ahhh, yeah! But I digress. So, like I was saying, Mr. Obama is just as fine up close and personal(no disrespect to Mrs. Obama cause that's my girl!) as he is on tv. And them teeth! My God, I've never seen a set of 32's more perfect than his. Say it with me - Obama, Obama, he's our man, if he can't do it nobody can!!!!

So moving on. Big things poppin in my life as always. May we have a moment of silence for the goodness that is God... Cool. Thank you for joining me in that collective hallelujah! I tell you, it is amazing to me how He manages to keep it all on point, never missing a beat. Who amongst us could do it without wavering?

I have a new venture that is just coming together like mama's sweet potato pie with no recipe! I am excited to report I will be opening a creative arts center in the Charlotte area soon. It will encompass poetry (why of course), music, dance, drama, health, spirituality and culture. I am in the planning phase now, watching God bring all the pieces together without the least bit of effort. I tell you, what a God we serve! I promise to keep you abreast, but just know, if you are so inclined to make a donation, please contact me and I will accept whatever is offered!

So until next time, take care of yourself and each other.

Peace, love and blessings,
Marina