Category Archives: Joy

Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on December 24, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

“Silent Night” (German: “Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht”) is a popular Christmas carol. The original lyrics of the song “Stille Nacht” were written in Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria, by the priest Father Joseph Mohr and the melody was composed by the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread | Praise and Worship

Posted on December 22, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

“O Holy Night“ (“Cantique de Noël“) is a well-known Christmas carol composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847 to the French poem “Minuit, chrétiens” (Midnight, Christians) by Placide Cappeau (1808–1877). Cappeau, a wine merchant and poet, had been asked by a … Continue reading →

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Video |Serena Williams Win$ 2013 US Open Defeats Victoria Azarenka for 5th US Open Title

Posted on September 8, 2013 by rikyrah

CONGRATULATIONS, SERENA! Serena passes the $50 million mark in winnings, the most money earned by a female athlete. USA Today World No. 1 Serena Williams defeated second-ranked Victoria Azarenka to win the U.S. Open women’s title on Sunday. With the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread |Graham Kendrick | Praise & Worship

Posted on May 26, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Graham Kendrick (born on 2 August 1950, Blisworth, Northamptonshire) is a prolific British Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader. He is the son of Baptist pastor, the Revd. M. D. Kendrick. He now lives in Croydon and is a former member … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread | Jonathan Butler | Praise & Worship

Posted on April 14, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Jonathan Butler (born October 10, 1961, Athlone, Cape Town, South Africa) is a singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music is often classified as R&B, jazz fusion or worship music. Born and raised in Cape Town during Apartheid, Butler started singing and … Continue reading →

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3 Chics Politico | National Poetry Month | 2013 |

Posted on April 5, 2013 by rikyrah

Join 3 Chics in celebrating National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, we’ll feature poems and poets who have inspired America’s historical & cultural landscape. We invite you to share and post your favorite poems and poets here. I, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on November 11, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

“Oh Happy Day” is a 1967 gospel music arrangement of an 18th century hymn. Recorded by the Edwin Hawkins Singers, it became an international hit in 1969, reaching US #4 and UK #2 on the pop charts. It has since … Continue reading →

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Photos | President Obama & Daughters Attend Sunday Services

Posted on October 28, 2012 by SouthernGirl2
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President Obama Speaks In New Hampshire

Posted on August 18, 2012 by rikyrah

President Obama delivers remarks at a campaign event at Windham High School in Windham, N.H.  at 2:00 p.m. (live on C-Span)  where he will speak about what he says are fundamental differences between himself and Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney. … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney’s BIG BAIN CAPITAL LIE & Outsourcing U.S. Jobs: The Hits Just Keep On Coming!

Posted on July 12, 2012 by rikyrah

*Mitt Romney Stayed at Bain 3 Years Longer Than He Stated* From the Boston Globe: Mitt Romney stayed at Bain 3 years longer than he stated Firm’s 2002 filings identify him as CEO, though he said he left in 1999 … Continue reading →

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