“Sometimes it's important to work for that pot of gold. But other times it's essential to take time off and to make sure that your most important decision in the day simply consists of choosing which color to slide down on the rainbow.” - Douglas Pagels
Zerita Holly- Ross, Hostess, Delegate Nathanial Oaks, Councilwoman Sharon Middleton, Sarita Oaks Murray, Hostess, Comptroller Joan Pratt and Valerie Fraling, the honoree.(Courtesy Photo/George Parrish)
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Larry "Poncho" Brown, Barbara & Attorney Dwight Pettit (Courtesy Photo/George Parrish)
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Councilwoman Sharon Middleton, Sarita Oaks Murray, Robin Prothro, Exec. Dir. Of Komen Maryland's Race for the Cure, Dr. Miles Harrison, Marsha Jews, Elaine Bonneau, Valerie Fraling, and WBAL's Lisa Robinson. (Courtesy Photo/Glenwood Jackson)
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Dr. Charlene Cooper, Anthony McCarthy, Former Senator Paula Hollinger and her husband. (Courtesy Photo/Glenwood Jackson)
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Senator Catherine Pugh and Mrs. Maryland International 2009 Adrienne Watson. (Courtesy Photo/Glenwood Jackson)
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Friends and colleagues of Delegate Nathaniel Oaks gathered at the Bay Café in Canton to celebrate the 13th anniversary of his 50th birthday and 25 years of dedicated public service to the citizens of Baltimore and the state of Maryland. Music was provided by Wendell Shepherd a childhood friend from Edmondson Village one of the areas represented by Delegate Oaks in Annapolis. Guests at the waterside reception were long time friends Dr. Levi Watkins, Father Maurice Blackwell and Vera Dillard; other guests were Delegates Jill Carter and Sandy Rosenberg, Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, Nykindra Robinson, Attorney General Doug Gansler, Herb Brown, Larry Young, Cookie Britt, Senator Joan Conway, Kweisi Mfume and Goose owner of Bay Café. Guests dined on blackened shrimp, beef, assorted pasta dishes and more.
“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes.” Maya Angelou
“Soldier boy, oh my little soldier boy” Tuesday November 10th join me as I host a happy hour reception honoring our veterans at “The Place” 315 Franklin Street from 5 to 8 PM featuring dancing, food and 2-4-1 drinks. Stop by and shake a veteran’s hand!
Happy Veterans Day! Applebees is showing their gratitude with a free entrée to all veterans on Veterans Day November 11th. For additional information, go to www.applebees.com
“Eastside/ Westside”
The recent evening with Senator Nathaniel McFadden was a political, social gathering of who’s who in Maryland politics. It was great seeing former and current state & local officials on hand to support “a little boy from East Baltimore” as he calls himself. The reception was in the newly renovated American Brewery Building with a breathtaking panoramic view of Baltimore from the eastside. “On a clear day” we were able to see the Key Bridge and the 1st Mariner Tower in Canton from the outside terrace. Guests mingling throughout the gorgeous venue included Kweisi Mfume, Paula Johnson Branch, John Douglass, Frank Coakley, Arnold Williams, Danny Henson, James Cassel, Ken Taylor, Toya Wargo, Dr Levi Watkins, Ralph Gilliam, Tiger Davis, President Stephanie Rawlings Blake, Alice Cole, Bernard Young, Milton Mayo, Zatella Giles, Ede Taylor, John Howard, Talmadge Branch, Victor March and Bob Sledgeski.
Humanim, a human development corporation is now housed in the historic American Brewery building, visit www.humanim.org for information on leasing this state of the art facility for events. Our friend Sharon Pinder is on the board of directors.
“Law school taught me one thing: how to take two situations that are exactly the same and show how they are different.” Hart Pomerantz
Who’s who in the legal field turned out in full force to witness Granville Templeton’s swearing in as the new president of the Monumental Bar Association. The Law office of attorney Billy Murphy offered a magnificent view of the city as Chief Judge Robert Bell performed the ceremony. Curator Larry Gibson Esq. provided a history in photos of the bar association including pictures of the founding members. Guest enjoyed viewing photos photo taken in 1976 with young lawyers Kurt Schmoke and Elijah Cummings. The pictures showcased the progression of females in the law field. Guests in attendance where States Attorney Patricia Jessamy, Administrative Judge Marcella Holland, attorneys Stephanie Kinder, Jai Bonner, J Wyndal Gordon, Nicole Gatewood and Judge Miriam Hutchins and Doni Glover of BMORENEWS. The event was catered by Todd Franklin of Mighty Fine Caterers.
“Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
The Poet's Athletic Club is hosting their 2010 historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) tour of southern colleges, including a tour of the White House. The Poet's was established over 25 years ago in response to the needs of the Greenmount/ North Avenue community in East Baltimore. The neighborhood consists of students from low-income, minority, and single parent households. They need your support to make the tour a “dream come true.” Contact Charlie Scott at www.poetsacinc.blogspot.com to donate, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”
The James E. Lewis Museum of Art at Morgan State University just launched their new website, visit www.jelma.org.
The Joshua Johnson Council is celebrating their 25th anniversary this Sunday at the Baltimore Museum of Art.
'I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful." - Bob Hope
Get well wishes to James Biddy Wood and Vernon Bailey. Both are recuperating nicely, ready to get back in the swing of things.
“Am I retired already? It's possible. I'm having way too much fun for this job to be work.” Robin Fowler
Congratulations to Alett “Letty” Peterson, Yvonne Stanley and Willette “Hope” Nichols on their retirement from SSA.
Celebration time! Happy birthday Carolyn Jones, Lyn Jackson, Ernestine Scroggins, Willard Wright, Jennifer Lewis, Ashanta Coleman Gary Gray, Karenthia Barber, Arthur Allen and Mike C.
It is hard to believe it has been 365 Days a year (ago) since we made history in the election of President Barack Obama. Continue to keep our first family in prayer.
I’ll be there
Valerie and the Friday Night Bunch
A leuta Continua