“Is this the little girl I carried? Is this the little boy at play? I don’t remember growing older when did they. When did she get to be a beauty? When did he grow to be so tall? Wasn’t it yesterday when they were small? Sunrise, sunset sunrise, sunset swiftly flow the days.
“I can see clearly now” that “time waits for no man” as I, gracefully age and witness friends’ children and grandchildren become fine men and women.
“We come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly”. Sam Keen
When Shauna introduced me to her fiancé during Christmas dinner at her Uncle Danny & Aunt Delle’s house, an image of Shauna as a child flashed before me. The vision of loveliness walking “down the aisle” to meet her groom was no longer “daddy’s little girl.”
“Come and go with me to my Father’s house where there’s joy” It was reminiscent of a Sunday morning service, entering the majestic edifice of New Psalmist to the harmonious sounds of the Praise and Worship team greeting the wedding guests with songs of thanksgivings as we waited for Shauna Henson and Albert Prater to “jump the broom.”
“A happy marriage has in it all the pleasures of a friendship, all the enjoyments of sense and reason, and indeed, all the sweets of life.” Joseph Addison
“Share my love” The elegant reception in the atrium of the church provided a perfect setting for the groom’s eloquent thanks to the guests for their love and support.
“Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.” Plautus
“Some enchanted evening,” describes the marriage and reception of Angelina Resae and Kevin Vernard at the Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick, Maryland. The enchanting vineyards offered a fairytale setting while guests enjoyed the wines of the vineyards. The celestial scenery became magical as nightfall descended on the vineyards. “Let’s get this party started” The newlywed’s first dance was a choreographer’s dream come true as Angelina and Kevin took the dance floor displaying the results of their dance lessons. The guests joined them until “the wobble” came on. The hottest line dance this year appeared to be a challenge to the guests on the dance floor until Walter showed everyone the easy dance steps. The rest of the evening, the wobble was the most requested song.
“Wobble baby, wobble baby, wobble baby, wobble (4times) get in there, yeah, yeah (4times) hey big girl make em’ back it up, make em’ back it up 4 times.
This should get you started. With an attitude, start rocking 4 times to the right, 4 times to the left with your hands up, 4 times then back it up and keep wobbling on four. Follow the other dancers and you are wobbling. Yeah! Yeah!
“Condemn none, if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If you cannot, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.” Swami Vivekananda
Under a brilliant sky, members of the Big Sisters Club of Baltimore and invited guests in their pretty hats gathered at the Ellicott City home of President Dr. Charlene Cooper Boston for their annual Spring Social Luncheon, hosted by members Flora Gilchrist Johnson, Veronica Dixon and Charlene. The colorful table settings with white linen cloths and spring flowers established the tone for the afternoon.
Instead of burying my glasses in the recesses of my purse, I need to wear them. I didn’t recognize my friend Merle Stanley who was there to provide the entertainment.
“Jazzy lady” Merle Stanley, winner of the Maryland Senior Idol 2007, stylishly dressed in pink silk, with her gold microphone, kept the guests “spellbound” performing songs like, Don’t get around much anymore, Misty and Memories.
Merle is a fantastic entertainer. You can contact Merle Jewett Stanley at 410-371-7587 or emjay.stanley@gmail.com
“Help one another, is part of the religion of sisterhood.” Louisa May Alcott
The Big Sisters Club, founded in 1937 as a civic organization, provides scholarships and support for projects like the Afro- American’s Clean Block, Fuel Fund and other charities. Charter member Lilyan Slater proudly read the letter she received from President & Mrs. Obama in honor of her 95th birthday. Guests and members enjoying the afternoon were Pearl Holland, Gladys Rice, Peggy Ammons, Marian Davis Foster, Annette Cherry, Mattie Jones, Willa Bouldin, Vivien Burnett, Sydney Lee, Irma Givens, Elizabeth Cooper, Alice Rasbury, Peggy Hargrove, Madora LaForse, Loretta Byers, Rita Selby, Iris Williams and Jacqueline Smith.
“I’m so proud” Congratulations to my grandsons. Gregory Packer, a rising 12th grader, was elected school Vice-President for a student body of nearly 3,000 students and Matthew Packer a rising 9th grader, was elected as the Freshman Class Vice-President. Both boys attend South County Secondary School in Fairfax Station, VA.
“Late late Show” It is not too late to join the premier party givers, Mattie, Kenneth and Marie for their Late Night Picnic and Dance Party on Saturday, June 11, at the Parkville American Legion. For tickets, call Mattie Holman at 410-655-9830.
Celebration time! Happy birthday to Monica Watkins, William Carter, George White, McNair Taylor, Dr. Marie Washington, Clarissa Pritchett, and William Dorsey. A special 86th birthday to Mary Agnes Flemings, happy 60th to Sharon Attaway and congratulations to Dr. Donald Parker on attaining God’s promise of three scores and ten.
“He, who opens a school door, closes a prison.” Victor Hugo We want to honor “The Graduates” of 2011, send us your graduation information to vfraling@afro.com.
I’ll be seeing you Valerie & the Friday Night Bunch