Monthly Archives: May 2014

Tuesday Open Thread | Country Music |Vince Gill

Posted on May 20, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Vincent Grant “Vince” Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Country Music |Willie Nelson

Posted on May 19, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Willie Hugh Nelson (/wɪli nɛlsən/; born April 29, 1933) is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of Red … Continue reading →

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Governor Deval Patrick Concerned About Hillary’s “Inevitability” “I Think It’s Off-PUTTING”

Posted on May 18, 2014 by rikyrah

Frankly Governor Patrick, 3 Chics is not concerned nor surprised. Hillary Clinton has NOT learned one damn thing since her 2008 FAIL. 3 Chics has never made it any clearer that we do not like Hillary Clinton and will never … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on May 18, 2014 by rikyrah

Good Morning. Hope you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends.

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Why Brown v. Board of Education Is STILL the Most Important Court Decision of the 20th Century

Posted on May 17, 2014 by rikyrah

This week has been the Anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision. The First Lady went to Topeka, Kansas to deliver a speech about the Anniversary. On the eve of the 60th anniversary of the landmark Brown v … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on May 17, 2014 by rikyrah

Good Morning. Hope you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Here’s the Politics Part of the Post: This week, the President praised the power of solar, honored this year’s TOP COPS, awarded the Medal of Honor and traveled … Continue reading →

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President Obama Speaks at 9/11 Museum Dedication

Posted on May 16, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
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Updated: Copeland RESIGNS!| Robert Copeland, NH Town’s White Police Commissioner calls President Obama the “N” Word

Posted on May 16, 2014 by rikyrah

Link to copy of resignation letter here Another crazy OLD white racist… Wolfeboro Police Commissioner Robert Copeland listens Thursday May 15, 2014 in Wolfeboro, N.H. as town residents ask for his resignation after being overheard calling President Barack Obama the … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | William Shakespeare Week

Posted on May 16, 2014 by rikyrah

We conclude this week with clips from all sorts of versions of Shakespeare’s works.  

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Thursday Open Thread | William Shakespeare Week : Black Actors

Posted on May 15, 2014 by rikyrah

We take a look at Black Actors who have played Shakespeare. Angela Bassett Though best known for her critically acclaimed portrayals of real-life women (she earned an Oscar nomination for her depiction of Tina Turner in What’s Love Got to … Continue reading →

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