How Great Thou Art

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     I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Carrie Underwood has one of thee most beautiful and perfect voices this side of heaven.

    Have you seen the YouTube clip of her duet with Vince Gill? If not, Click Here!

     Speaking of Vince Gill, he is so underrated. I've loved his soulful take on country since the 90s. It's amazing to me more people don't know about him. All to say, it was such a treat to see the two, Carrie and Vince, in such a powerful duet.

Wisdom's Knocking:

The passion of a singer can release the emotions of our hearts.

That Woman Is Funny

     

     Had a wonderful night tonight watching "The Voice" on NBC with Ma' Dukes. She had me cracking up during the whole show.

     One thing in particular set me off for the rest of the night.

     One of the contestants/artists mentioned that she had been living in her car while following her dreams of singing music and driving around the country.

     Well, in order for each contestant to sing in front of the "Coaches", they are sent an Invite to the show--like receiving a "Golden Ticket". We as the audience, see a short package of an excited artist receiving their Invite to be on the show. The young lady living in her car was no exception. She talked about receiving her official Invite.

     The first thing Ma' Dukes asks is: "How did they send it to her and surprise her if she was really living in her car?"

Wisdom's Knocking:

Sometimes, you just need to think it through.

I'm Learning Patois

     Photo Credit: Yajaira Reynolds

     Is it weird that I want my future babies to have Jamaican accents.

     Good. I was starting to think I was really crazy.

     Sooo, they're translating the Bible into Jamaican Patois. The New Testament will be finished by 2012.

     Um. This is the best thing ever. Just read a sample:

STANDARD:
And having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women.''

PATOIS:
'Di ienjel go tu Mieri an se tu ar se, "Mieri, mi av nyuuz we a go mek yu wel api. Gad riili riili bles yu an im a waak wid yu aal di taim.''

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     Ahhh! Did you just say that out loud! Ahh! Wait--I'm about to read it out loud again. I wish you were here to hear to me in person. I keep cracking up. This is the best.

     Now call my phone and leave me this as a message. I will have a permanent smile on my face.

     Seriously. Do it.

     It's 'bout to be a Patois Party up in here! Let's get this started!!

Wisdom's Knocking:

Sometimes you just need to renovate to appreciate.

Proximity

     Photo Credit: Yajaira Reynolds

    

     My dear friend, Yajaira, and I have talked about the importance of Proximity.

     Webster's Dictionary describes Proximity as:

: the quality or state of being proximate : closeness

     We simply describe Proximity as: The Language of Love


     I'm not just talking about physical affection. I'm talking about geography. I think that's one reason why I'm not a big fan of online dating or even long distance dating (although, not completely opposed to long distance--but at some point, somebody's gonna have to make a location move--I'm just sayin').

     I often wonder if my grand romance story will start at the market down the street. Proximity would be in the suitor's favor if that were the case.

     Plus, proximity adds convenience in relationships. And who doesn't want that added bonus of convenience when you can get it.

     The more you have access to a person, the more you can just kick it, the more habitual your meet n' greets, and the similarities in geography...All these factors have been known to cause sparks to fly--even when there wasn't the slightest hints of heat or chemistry.

Wisdom's Knocking:

Proximity is the language of love.

This Boy

Photo Credit: Yajaira Reynolds

The first text I got today, simply said:

"Empress".

Oh boy.

He is intentional and taking advantage of his back burner status...

Wisdom's Knocking:

If you play with fire long enough, you're bound to get burned.