Monthly Archives: May 2016

Tuesday Open Thread | Steely Dan Week

Posted on May 31, 2016 by rikyrah

Peg Do It Again

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Monday Open Thread | Steely Dan Week

Posted on May 30, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone. This week’s featured Artists, Steely Dan. WIKI:  Steely Dan is an American jazz rock band whose music also blends elements of funk, R&B, and pop.Founded by core members Walter Becker and Donald Fagen in 1972, the band … Continue reading →

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#MemorialDay was started by former slaves on May 1, 1865

Posted on May 30, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

On this date in 1865, former Black slaves started Memorial Day in America. This occurred in Charleston, SC to honor 257 dead Union Soldiers who had been buried in a mass grave in a Confederate prison camp. They dug up … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on May 29, 2016 by rikyrah

I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends.  

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on May 28, 2016 by rikyrah

I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Published on May 28, 2016 In this week’s address, President Obama solemnly reflected on the meaning of Memorial Day and recognized the sacrifices made by the American warriors … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread |Just Because I Love Them: Aretha Franklin

Posted on May 27, 2016 by rikyrah

We conclude this week with Ms. Aretha Franklin.

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Video | First Lady Michelle Obama Delivers 2016 Santa Fe Indian High School Commencement Address

Posted on May 26, 2016 by rikyrah

First Lady Michelle Obama delivers the 2016 Santa Fe Indian High School Commencement Address. Watch the entire ceremony below Watch it live here First lady Michelle Obama concluded her remarks at the Santa Fe Indian School graduation just before 3 … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread |Just Because I Love Them: Dionne Warwick

Posted on May 26, 2016 by rikyrah

Today enjoy the music of Dionne Warwick.

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Wednesday Open Thread |Just Because I Love Them: Diana Ross

Posted on May 25, 2016 by rikyrah

Today, we will be entertained by MISS Ross.

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Media Plans to Call Democratic Primary for Hillary Clinton Before California Polls Close

Posted on May 25, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Chris Matthews sat down with Bernie Sanders’ campaign manager, Jeff Weaver, and confirmed that MSNBC and several other media networks intend to call the Democratic primary race for Hillary Clinton before polls close in California on June 7. Matthews said … Continue reading →

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