Monthly Archives: August 2011

Thursday Open Thread

Posted on August 18, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

The “Cha Cha Slide” is a song often played at dance clubs, school dances/proms, parties, skating rinks and weddings in Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom (the song reached number one in the latter … Continue reading →

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Michelle Obama’s Story Penned In Children’s Book: I Am Michelle Obama: The First Lady

Posted on August 17, 2011 by rikyrah

Definitely going to order a few copies for me and my first grandchild!  You can order the book here.

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Videos | President Obama Holds Town Hall Meetings In Illinois

Posted on August 17, 2011 by rikyrah

President Obama is holding two town halls in Illinois today, to wrap up his midwest bus tour.  You can watch them live at 12:45 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. EDT, here.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on August 17, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

The bump was a primarily 1970s fad dance introduced by Johnny Spruce in which the main move is to lightly “bump” hips on every other beat of the music. As the dance (and the evening) progressed, the bumping could become … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry | SECESSIONIST… 2012 Presidential Candidate…SECESSIONIST? American/Anti-American? Corporate Tool?

Posted on August 16, 2011 by rikyrah

Every time I see Rick Perry or hear his name, SECESSIONIST is the first thing that comes to mind. NO RESPECT FOR THE UNION. Now that Governor “Gun-toting,  Bible-thumping, GOOD HAIR” Perry has been given the green light by his bankrolling buddies, he’s … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on August 16, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

The Monkey is a novelty dance, most popular in 1963. The dance was popularized by two R&B records: Major Lance‘s “The Monkey Time“, and The Miracles‘ “Mickey’s Monkey” both Top 10 Pop hits released during the summer of 1963. The … Continue reading →

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Video | President Obama Holds Town Hall In Cannon Falls, Minnesoata

Posted on August 15, 2011 by rikyrah

Hello Everyone, PBO’s in my neck-o-the woods today, Minnesota!                            MN Governor Mark Dayton greets PBO President Obama holds a town hall in Cannon Falls, MN today.  Watch it live at 1:05 pm EDT/12:05 CT here. Please check out the … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread

Posted on August 15, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

The Twist was a dance inspired by rock and roll music. It became the first worldwide dance craze in the early 1960s, enjoying immense popularity among young people and drawing fire from critics who felt it was too provocative. It … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on August 13, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

The Jerk was a popular dance craze from the 1960s. The song “The Jerk”, written by Don Julian, and first recorded in 1964 by his Los Angeles soul vocal group The Larks for the Money label, scored a top-ten chart … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Friday Open Thread

Posted on August 12, 2011 by rikyrah

Happy FRY-day, Everyone!  Here’s your Barbra Streisand tune to end the week.  You’ve got nothing to be guilty of.  

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