Monthly Archives: May 2014

*REMEMBRANCE* Senators John McCain, Lindsay Graham and other GOP’S blocked a 21 billion Veterans Bill

Posted on May 26, 2014 by rikyrah

The latest FAKE SCANDAL concocted by the GRAND OBSTRUCTIONIST PARTY is the Veterans Administration’s inability to appropriately and timely serve our veterans. Senator John Thune GRANDSTANDING Remember these facts on this MEMORIAL DAY. You and your cohort are a DISGRACE, … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Monday Open Thread | Cyndi Lauper Week

Posted on May 26, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone! This week 3 Chics features the music of Ms. Cyndi Lauper. Cynthia Ann Stephanie “Cyndi” Lauper[1] (born June 22, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and LGBT rights activist whose career has spanned over four decades. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread | Praise & Worship

Posted on May 25, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
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Video & Transcript | The Case for REPARATIONS by Ta Nehisi Coates

Posted on May 24, 2014 by rikyrah

Ta Nehisi Coates’ article, The Case for Reparations in the Atlantic. Bill Moyers & Ta Nehisi Coates SG2: “This ISH is EMBARRASSING! white income in 2011 was 72% higher than blacks. Where’s the outrage? When women were making 77 cents … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Country Music | Toby Keith

Posted on May 24, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Toby Keith Covel (born July 8, 1961), best known as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums—1993’s Toby Keith, 1994’s Boomtown, 1996’s Blue Moon and 1997’s Dream Walkin’, … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Country Music | Mark Chesnutt

Posted on May 23, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Mark Nelson Chesnutt (born September 6, 1963 in Beaumont, Texas) is an American country music singer. Chesnutt recorded and released his first album, Doing My Country Thing, in the late-1980s on private independent record label, Axbar Records, with the vinyl … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Country Music | Tim McGraw

Posted on May 22, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Samuel Timothy “Tim” McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country music singer, songwriter and actor. Many of his albums and singles have topped the country music charts with total album sales in excess of 40 million units in … Continue reading →

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The White House Talent Show

Posted on May 21, 2014 by rikyrah

Hat tip- The Obama Diary Look at these pictures. This is everything that makes the right wing furious about this President and First Lady. First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks at the first-ever White House Turnaround Arts Talent Show, followed … Continue reading →

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Strangers join for an awesome spontaneous jam session

Posted on May 21, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

DALLAS —What started out as a trip to a Texas grocery store has turned three strangers in the latest viral sensations. According to social media posts, Jamie Maldonado of Dallas was headed to the grocery store when he took notice … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Country Music | Dixie Chicks

Posted on May 21, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Dixie Chicks is an American country music band which has also crossed over into other genres. The band is composed of founding members (and sisters) Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison, and lead singer Natalie Maines. The band formed … Continue reading →

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