Monthly Archives: June 2014

SCOTUS Rules Against Workplace Contraceptive Coverage for Women: What About MALE ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION DRUGS?!

Posted on June 30, 2014 by rikyrah

Because we know this ruling is not about religious freedom, it’s about suppression a Women’s RIGHT to make decisions about her BODY and whether she wants to have a WHITE baby. What about prescription ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION DRUGS? Will there be … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | 70’s Soft Rock

Posted on June 30, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

When it comes to Rock music, some folks like it soft, mild, or hard. No matter how you rock it, ROCK & ROLL soothes the SOUL, so come Rock it out this week with 3 Chics. Jimmy Seals and Dash … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on June 29, 2014 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope you’re enjoying the weekend with family and friends.

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Saturday Open Thread: Ashford & Simpson Week

Posted on June 28, 2014 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope you enjoy this weekend with family and friends. I also hope you have enjoyed this week with the music of Ashford and Simpson.

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Bobby Womack: Legendary Soul Singer Dies At 70

Posted on June 27, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Bobby Womack, who spanned the American soul music era, touring as a gospel singer in the 1950s, playing guitar in Sam Cooke’s backup band in the early ’60s, writing hit songs recorded by Wilson Pickett and the Rolling Stones and … Continue reading →

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Videos | President Obama In Minneapolis- GMA Interview| GOP You Have Been Given Notice, BRING IT!

Posted on June 27, 2014 by rikyrah

GOP You Have Been Given Notice by… President Obama delivers and address on the economy at Lake Harriet in Minneapolis. Sun might break out before POTUS speech, but ominous clouds south and west. What do you think? Rain or no … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread: Ashford & Simpson Week

Posted on June 27, 2014 by rikyrah

I hope you have enjoyed the music of Ashford and Simpson, because the rest of the music industry does too.

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Thursday Open Thread: Ashford & Simpson Week

Posted on June 26, 2014 by rikyrah

Enjoy the music of Ashford & Simpson.

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Video | Speaker John Boehner & House Republicans Want to Sue President Obama

Posted on June 25, 2014 by rikyrah

Do you REALLY want to do battle with the POTUS, Speaker Boehner? This is an attempt by the GOP CONGRESS to further DEFLECT/OBSTRUCT/DECONSTRUCT OUR GOVERNMENT & DESTROY DEMOCRACY instead of actually WORKING for the American people. I’m sure this little … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread: Ashford & Simpson Week

Posted on June 25, 2014 by rikyrah

The musical stylings of Ashford & Simpson. They weren’t just performers….they wrote and wrote and wrote….for themselves and many others in the music industry.

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