Why do SOME people SELL DRUGS?

You can tell by the title, what I am going to talk about. THE SELLING OF DRUGS in the BLACK community. I KNOW THAT DRUGS ARE SOLD IN MANY COMMUNITIES, YES I KNOW THIS BUT I HAPPEN TO BE A BLACK WOMAN LIVING IN A BLACK COMMUNITY. I get so fed up because I don't want to live around this stuff. I am fed up also about the excuses that are given to why a person SELLS DRUGS. Is there anything else a person who is STRAPPED for money, who is strapped for cash can do????? When I see or have knowledge of someone selling drugs, IT TOTALLY DISCUSSES ME. IT DISCUSSES ME BECAUSE I KNOW THE EFFECTS OF DRUGS AND THE HARM THAT IT DOES TO PEOPLE. I KNOW ALSO THAT THERE ARE A MILLION AND ONE OTHER JOBS THAT A PERSON CAN DO OTHER THAN TO SELL DRUGS! I want to live in a community where there are people of substance, consideration, wisdom and TRUE MORALS. I guess some will say GOOD LUCK WITH THAT! Those persons may be right with that thought. Some People will do anything now and days for MONEY. Young, old, boy, girl, woman, man and even younger children. Sometimes, Yes , I get fed up of seeing this around in my community! I know this may happens in a lot of places but knowing the statistics and possibilities doesn't stop my feelings. They sell drugs where I live. My neighbors sell them, and use them as well. They sell them outside of the building's front door, on the side walk, up the stairs, in the parking lots, in the shopping area, everywhere! DRUGS, DRUGS, EVERYWHERE! The BAD and the very SAD thing about it is that THEY PROBABLY DON'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH what they are doing. When they get hurt, killed, or LOCKED UP FOR LIFE because of a VERY HARSH SENTENCE, then they will cry a river! WHAT UTTERLY AMAZES ME IS WHEN PEOPLE SAY THAT THEY ARE SELLING DRUGS SO THAT THEY CAN SURVIVE! W-R-O-N-G!!!!!!!!!! Most people that are selling drugs, sell drugs for these reasons: (1) To support a drug habit~ Some people can get so wrapped up in the wrong things. Some, sad to say get involved in USING DRUGS and then they need money to continue to get that HIGH, to support their habit. It is like a never ending cycle for them. Some people get help, others try and get help and others JUST WALLOW IN THEIR FILTHY DRUG HABIT! (2) They THINK they can not find a job because they are a FELON or have an ARREST record~ Just because a person has been arrested does not make them null and void. Many companies will hire individuals who have arrest records. These people have to walk and pound the pavement extremely hard just like every body else. It is hard out here in these economical times, VERY, VERY HARD! I have seen so many programs and have even been turned down for a JOB and an EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM because these programs have been specifically created for those who have an arrest record. I WAS MAD BECAUSE I WANTED A JOB BUT DID NOT QUALIFY BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE A RECORD. (3) To support a lazy mate~ Some people get involved and fall in love with the wrong person. They may get involved or fall in love with someone who does not want to work and turns them on to selling drugs. (4) For quick cash~ How many times have I heard this one. It is so easy to earn a quick buck selling drugs. The margin to profit ratio in some cases are so good that some JUST CAN'T RESIST. (5) For self esteem issues~ Some people sell drugs so it can BOOST their ego. They have been degraded by one means or another and feel that when they sell drugs, make some money and flash it that others will admire them and think that THEY ARE THE MAN OR GIRL. (6) To pay back a DEBT~ Some people get caught up in BORROWING money from the WRONG PERSON. They may have every intention of paying the money that they borrow back BUT some how it doesn't work out that way. They may feel that the only way to pay the money back is to sell drugs. (7) Parent, or relatives make them~ I have seen little children in hallways and drive ways selling drugs. In some cases it is because the parents make them. Either their parents tell them that they need to get a job to pay for their own room, food , clothing and board and this is what they end up doing, selling drugs for the fast BUCK. (8) PRIDE~ As I mentioned there is an economical crunch. Everyone may be in some sort of legal debt and need a way out. Some families can not FEED their families and because of their EGOS, because of their PRIDE, they may not ASK or ACCEPT money from the CITY, STATE and/or FEDERAL INSTITUTIONS, so they turn to the ILLEGAL activity of SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS! REMEMBER, PRIDE IS BEFORE A CRASH!!!!!! (9) To support a GANG. Some people, especially young people are involved in GANGS. In order for some to support their habits, and/or lifestyles they end of selling drugs. In some cases this even may be an INITIATION to see how strong a person is and what they can accomplish. (10) They follow the WRONG examples, because they see other people doing it ~ Many people who may have the improper role model or may NOT have a role model AT ALL, may look up to drug dealers. They see the glamor and the glitter. The cash flow and the vehicles and decide that they want the same things also. They want to be just like MR. BIG TIME DRUG DEALER. Shaking my head, times ten thousand! THERE YOU HAVE IT. MY TAKE ON THE MATTER. Tell me what you think. I want to hear from you. This should be INTERESTING! Please SHARE, LIKE, COMMENT, ADD AND SUBSCRIBE. Until the next time my SMART PEOPLE. BE KIND, BE LOVING, BE WISE AND STAY AWAY FROM SELLING DRUGS!

The WONDERFUL benefits of BLACK TEA!

I like it DARK, VERY HOT, STEAMY and DEEP, like I like my MEN (LMBO) ! I have always wanted to say that. No, for real. I like it dark, hot, steamy and sometimes even creamy. No, I am not talking about MEN or COFFEE. I am talking about TEA, in particular BLACK TEA. There are so many kinds and brands of BLACK TEA to choose from. I like BLACK TEA, NO, I LOVE BLACK TEA ! Black tea has been around for ages. It has been around forever. I like it HOT, COLD, or even ICED! Did you know that BLACK TEA has many, many POWERFUL benefits? Yes, it does. Who knew? I WANT AND NEED THOSE BENEFITS! Let's talk about it! WHAT CAN BLACK TEA DO FOR YOU? (1) ONE OF THE GREATEST benefits of black tea is said to be helpful in Cancer Prevention. Some research that has been done over the years suggest that the antioxidants in tea may help prevent some types of cancer. It is said that women who drink tea on a regular basis have a lower chance of ovarian cancer and their counterparts. (2) IT LOWERS THE RISK OF DIABETES. Based on research once again that was conducted on older people, it was discovered that people who consumed black tea on a long term basis, on a moderate level had a lower chance of developing diabetes. (3) IT INCREASES ENERGY. There are a lot of teas that have caffeine , even high levels of caffeine BUT black tea is not one of them in comparison. It is said that the low amounts found in tea can help enhance blood flow to the brain without over-stimulating the heart. It also stimulates the metabolism and respiratory system, as well as the heart and the kidneys. (4) IT HELPS WITH STRESS RELIEF. Sometimes we have a busy and stressful day. We rip and run, we run errands and take the children to activities after school and need to distress. We all are aware and well experienced about the calming and relaxing benefits of black tea. Not only does it help slow you down after a long day, it helps us to relax and even concentrate better. Black tea has also been shown to reduce stress levels and hormone cortisol when used in a moderate way. (5) IT PROMOTES HEALTHY BONES. It has also been suggested that when a person drinks BLACK tea regularly that they have stronger bones and that it lowers the probability of getting arthritis. (6) IT HELPS WITH A HEALTHY DIGESTIVE TRACT. Black tea has a wonderful therapeutic effect on the gastric and intestinal and also helps to decrease the digestive activity. (7) IT MAKES YOU HAPPY. A nice, warm and perfect cup of tea can make a person happy. Tea can make you smile. It warms the heart, the bones and the body. What more can a person ask for? THERE YOU HAVE IT! MY TAKE ON BLACK TEA! WHAT A WONDERFUL AND BENEFICIAL DRINK. Tell me how you drink your tea. How much do you drink? Please COMMENT, SHARE, LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE. Until the next time. BE KIND, ME MINDFUL, BE WATCHFUL, BE HEALTHY AND DRINK SOME BLACK TEA!

I wish I didn't CARE so much!

Sometimes I wish I was a totally different person. Mean and Nasty and sometimes COLD and Heartless. If I were like that maybe life would be a little easier, you think? With a different mentality, with different feelings, with different experiences, with different likes and dislikes. Sometimes I wish I could GO BACK INTO THE WOMB and change things! Start all over again. I know that some people feel the same way that I do. I know that I am not alone in the way that I feel. How do I know? I know because I have talked to people who feel my sentiments exactly. I know I am not alone in my feelings! I am a person that CARES entirely too much sometimes. I care for people that I should NOT care for. I have this mentality of compassion for people who really do not deserve it. Then I have another side that says DEATH TO THEM ALL. PURGE the world of it's WICKEDNESS, VICIOUSNESS, UNKINDNESS, WHO ARE UNAPPRECIATIVE and WHO COMMIT ATROCITIES, it's lack of COMPASSION, lack Of UNGODLINESS and EVILNESS! I GUESS I AM IN SORT OF MY NEGATIVE MODE RIGHT NOW! I KNOW that I should not feel the way that I feel sometimes BUT I do. I know it is apart of being human and a apart of being imperfect and apart of LIFE. Yes I know this. Everyone has their Good days and Bad days, their Up days and their Down days, and even their IN BETWEEN days. Especially us women with the hormonal changes that NO MAN can really or truly understand. There are so many things that go on in the world that affects ALL of us. Lord knows when these things affect our family, friends, and acquaintances then that is another story in itself! WHY AM I SO CARING? I think that I am a very caring individual! Others may not think so, looking at the surface, and maybe looking at my facial expressions and even listening to some off my responses BUT I AM ! If you talk to THE PEOPLE that REALLY KNOW ME, Which are a few to none. They would explain it to you. NO, the ones that know me are NOT ANY OF MY RELATIVES. I have not spent that much, or ANY QUALITY time with them individually for different reasons. I stand by that decision wholeheartedly. They have not spent that much time with me over the years to know the true INNER bits and pieces of me! The INNER person. There are a few people that USE to know my ends and outs, my ups and downs, my back and my forwards BUT Unfortunately they are not with the living right now. The ONLY person that REALLY and TRULY knows me right now is ALMIGHTY GOD! Well ME and ALMIGHTY GOD. I do know myself PRETTY WELL. Other persons may THINK that they know me, really don't . They like to "FILL IN THE BLANK" or they see me or understand me as I was THREE years ago. People change. Experiences and circumstances sometimes MAKES a person change. WHY DO I CARE SO MUCH! There is a saying that I GET IT FROM MY MOMMA. That is definitely true for me. I GOT IT FROM MY MOMMA. She was such a LOVING and CARING woman. THEY DO NOT MAKE THEM LIKE HER ANYMORE. WHEN THEY MADE HER THEY BROKE THE MOLD! I watched her help SOOOOOOOOOOO, SOOOOOOOOOO many people that I felt did not deserve to be helped. I know I was looking from the outside in BUT that is the way that I felt. She would STICK WITH AND HELP THESE PEOPLE FOR MANY, MANY YEARS! SHE WAS TRULY A CARING, and COMPASSIONATE, LOVELY and BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. I LOOK JUST LIKE HER. OH HOW I MISS HER SOOOOOOOO VERY, VERY MUCH! I MISS HER TERRIBLY! I MISS HER BEYOND MEASURE! THE QUALITIES she developed and displayed is exactly what she taught me. She was a true GODLY woman. MY MOMMA WAS NOT PERFECT, BUT SHE WAS PRETTY CLOSE! THERE YOU HAVE IT! MY TAKE ON THE MATTER! MY RANTING AND FEELINGS of EXPRESSION REVEALED TO THE WORLD. Let me know how you are feeling. You can rant and rave and express yourself to me! Please COMMENT, SHARE, LIKE, ADD AND SUBSCRIBE! Until the next time my EXPRESSIVE FRIENDS. BE KIND, BE COMPASSIONATE, BE LOVING AND YES BE CARING, BUT NOT TOO CARING. (LOL)

The Number One KILLER of WOMEN Is? Do you Know?

Are you worried? I know that I am. I don't want to be killed. I don't want to die. There are so many reasons why women are KILLED. It can an overzealous lover. A seemingly jilted ex-lover. It could be DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. It could be an accidental medication overdose. It can be a FREAK accident, that was definitely unforeseen. It can be BREAST CANCER. It can be OVARIAN CANCER. Many women are killed by SERIAL KILLERS. There are so many reasons why women are killed. Even though what was just mentioned, happens to be true and relevant, they are not the NUMBER ONE KILLER OF WOMEN. THE NUMBER ONE KILLER OF WOMEN HAPPENS TO BE A DISEASE. YES, A DISEASE! You may have guessed it. The number one killer of women, IS HEART DISEASE! WHAT IS HEART DISEASE? Heart disease is a Coronary (relating to or denoting the arteries leading to and surrounding the heart, it supplies to the heart) heart disease which is a disorder of the blood vessel of the heart that can lead to a "Heart Attack". It is considered a life long condition and can get worse if the person does not make changes. What should YOU know about HEART DISEASE? The facts state that "Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined", according to The American Heart Association. Many women are worried about Cancer. Cancer definitely kills. It kills a lot of people, a lot of women, but HEART DISEASE is a bigger PROBLEM and a bigger THREAT. This disease causes one in three women to die. Killing basically one woman every minute. LET ME SAY THIS AGAIN. THIS DISEASE, HEART DISEASE KILLS A WOMAN EVERY MINUTE! It is estimated that 43 million women in the United States alone are affected by heart disease. WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS? (1) High blood pressure (2) High blood cholesterol (3) Diabetes and prediabetes (4) Smoking (5) Being overweight or obese (6) Being physically inactive (7) Having a family history of early heart disease (8) Having a history of preeclampsia during pregnancy (9) Unhealthy diet (10) Family history of heart disease (11) Age, 55 or older. For women age is a big factor because after menopause women are more so to get this disease because in part, the body slows down in producing estrogen, estrogen gives protection to the HEART. If a woman goes through menopause early, she is more likely to have a double risk of developing this disease. BUT THERE IS GOOD NEWS. Eighty percent of heart disease and strokes can be prevented by controlling the risk factors. THERE YOU HAVE IT MY FASCINATING PEOPLE! MY THOUGHT ON THE MATTER. Please EDUCATE YOURSELVES ABOUT HEART DISEASE. IT IS A KILLER. Please COMMENT, SHARE, ADD, SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE. Until the next time. BE CAREFUL, BE KIND, BE VIGILANT, AND EDUCATE YOURSELVES ABOUT HEART DISEASE. IT IS ANOTHER SILENT KILLER!

USE what you have at HOME!

I AM RICH! Many of us common people can not say that we are rich. At least I know that I can not say that I am. I know that I am not rich, far, far from it. I need to stretch every dime and every penny that I have. I use to go out and buy, buy, buy at the store because I was in need. At least I thought that I was. I started researching and looking at things differently when there became a FINANCIAL crunch. At one time I had so much stuff because I use to buy in bulk. I would buy things like the world was going to end on YESTERDAY. Don't get me wrong, this stuff came in handy especially during hard times. BUT as I became OLDER and a little bit WISER, I see that I can use ALTERNATIVES that work great as a fix, even if it is temporarily. Let's take a look in the CABINETS! Let's take a look around the house. Look in the refrigerator and see what is in there, that you can use! Let's take a look around the house and see what you have! You will be AMAZED at what you will find! (1) TOOTHPASTE ALTERNATIVE. Many of you already know about these toothpaste alternatives. For many years these alternatives or substitutes have been floating around. The thousand dollar question is, ARE YOU USING THEM? Give them a try! BAKING SODA~ Baking soda has many uses and yes one of them is to scrub the teeth. It polishes the teeth and gives it a white appearance. It also is good for BAD BREATH. It removes PLAQUE which contributes to tooth decay. Baking soda is very reasonably priced and can be used for many things around the house. HYDROGEN PEROXIDE~ Hydrogen Peroxide is known for keeping everyone's teeth white and clean. Many commercial toothpaste even incorporate this substance in their ingredients. You can dip your toothbrush into the hydrogen peroxide and brush OR you can dip your toothbrush into the hydrogen peroxide and then into baking soda and brush. BE CAREFUL***** I heard that if you have tooth fillings it can contribute to the leaking of mercury from your fillings. (2) BLEACH ALTERNATIVES. I love me some bleach. It makes me feel like my home is clean and disinfectant when I use it. I love me some CLOROX bleach (no plug). Bleach has an active and powerful ingredient like no other, chlorine. Sometimes I do not have bleach and I wondered what I could use. After researching, I found out that one of my favorite items can be used as an alternative. Guess what it is? Wait for it, wait for it!!!!!!!!! It is APPLE CIDER VINEGAR~ Apple Cider Vinegar has an active ingredient that is considered to kill germs. How much germs, well that is up for discussion and up for debate. It has been determined by some studies that Apple Cider Vinegar, Sea Salt or Hydrogen Peroxide , can slow down the growth of some strains of E. Coli. It is also said to be a mold killer. LEMON JUICE~ Lemon juice has been used as a brightener and a lightener for many years. Lemon is considered an ANTISEPTIC. It has properties that prevent the growth of disease causing microorganisms, and reduces the possibility of infection. This liquid can be used alone or with Apple Cider Vinegar to clean and sanitize clothing. THERE YOU HAVE IT. MY TAKE ON THE MATTER. THERE ARE ALTERNATIVES THAT ARE NATURAL, NON TOXIC AND GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. Tell me what ALTERNATIVES YOU USE. Tell me what you think! Please LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, ADD, AND SUBSCRIBE! Until the next time! BE KIND, BE LOVING, BE CAREFUL AND BE WISE AND USE ALTERNATIVES!

What should YOU know about BREAST CANCER? Part 1

OCTOBER is a VERY important month. Why? It is a very important month because it is a month of AWARENESS. A month of awareness about CANCER , especially BREAST CANCER. Breast cancer has affected so many lives, causing stress, debilitation and even causing DEATH. BREAST CANCER affects mainly women BUT did you know that it affects children and men too? There are so many questions that are left unanswered when it comes to breast cancer. There are so many questions about this disease. What is breast cancer? What are the warning signs of breast cancer? What causes breast cancer? The questions can go on for ever, and ever. What should WE know, what should YOU know about BREAST Cancer? WHAT EXACTLY IS BREAST CANCER? According to THE AMERICAN CANCER INSTITUTE, breast cancer is a malignant or very infectious tumor that starts in the cells in the breast."A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that can grow into (invade) surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant areas of the body. The disease occurs almost entirely in women, but men can get it, too". WHAT ARE THE WARNING SIGNS OF BREAST CANCER ? There are many warning signs BUT because everyone's body is different, all of the signs may not be apparent. (1) a lump or hard knot or a thickening inside the breast or in the under arm area. (2) Swelling, warmth, redness, and/or darkening of the breast. (3) Changes in the size or the shape of the breast. (4) Dimpling or puckering of the skin. (5) Itchy scaly sore or rash on the nipple (6) Pulling in or on the nipple or on the other part of the breast (7) Nipple discharge that start suddenly (8) New pain in the breast area that does not go away. Happily to say, in most cases these changes may not be cancer. For example if you have a pain in your breast it can be a benign or non cancerous condition. It can be also the result of hormonal changes. The only way to know for sure is too see your doctor and have test taken. If a person has breast cancer it is best that it is caught in the early stages when there is a higher survival rate. WHAT CAUSES BREAST CANCER? It is normal when a person gets BREAST CANCER for them to ask, why did this happen? Where did this come from? Reality stands that it is not known as of yet where this deadly disease comes from. There are certain factors that come into play BUT NO ONE really has the answer to this age old question. THERE YOU HAVE IT. A LITTLE INFORMATION ABOUT BREAST CANCER. THERE IS SO MUCH TO CONSIDER AND TO LEARN. THIS IS PART 1, STAY TUNED FOR PART 2. Please LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE. Until the next time MY SWEETIES. BE KIND, BE LOVING, BE CARING AND BE WATCHFUL.

Should I MOVE AWAY?

I wonder what CHICAGO feels like in the Fall? I wonder what ATLANTA feels like in the Winter time? I wonder what SOUTH CAROLINA feels like in the SPRING? What about WEST VIRGINIA in the SUMMER? I remember saying years ago that I want to move away. UNFORTUNATELY I AM STILL HERE! I HAVE NOT MOVED AN INCH, VERY SAD TO SAY! I said I would move away from the CRIME. Move away from the DRUGS. Move away from the CRAZY PEOPLE. Some people will say that there is crime, drugs, and crazy people everywhere, and that may be true BUT sometimes, CHANGE IS GOOD. People may NEED a change. A change from an area, an atmosphere, a mentality that is not supportive, not up building, nor wholesome. Sometimes we need something different! People change areas all of the time for different reasons. WHY DO SOME PEOPLE MOVE? (1) A new JOB. The whole nation still remains in a financial crunch. Jobs may be very hard to come by. Many persons have decided to move to different areas, cities, states, countries or even continents to find jobs that are suited for their needs. They may decide to go to where the jobs are. They have decided to uproot and try something new that will broaden their career horizons. (2) To be near FAMILY. Some people are so family oriented. They love and want to be near their family members. They thrive when they are around their biological members because they give them ENCOURAGEMENT, LOVE and SUPPORT. (3) For HEALTH REASONS. Some people may have no other alternative then to move for health reasons. Some people have allergies that drive them crazy. Some allergies bring on rashes, severe sneezing and swollen faces. Their allergies make their eyes itch, their throats close up, their eyes water, their nose drain, and their ears tingle. Some people have other illnesses that cause breathing and heart problems caused by the climate and/or the environment. Some areas may trigger asthma attacks which can be very detrimental or even FATAL. (4) For PEACE AND QUIET. Some people move away because they want peace and quiet. Sometimes living in the city may have it's advantages BUT it has it's disadvantages also. In certain areas in the city, there may be LOUD PEOPLE, LOUD CARS and TRUCKS, LOUD CLUBS, and LOUD and NOISY INCONSIDERATE NEIGHBORS. Some neighbors act, well shall I say, GHETTO, or HOOD! YES, I said it, I said It and I MEAN IT. Some people act like they own the street, that they OWN the block. They do not have consideration for anyone, or anything. Playing music in the street LOUD ENOUGH TO WAKE THE DEAD! That in itself shows how SELFISH and IMMATURE they are. (5) To get away from a LIFESTYLE. Many people move away to get away from a certain area, a certain environment, a ertain neighborhood because they want to change their LIVES. Some people use to be CRIMINALS, DRUG DEALERS, DRUG USERS, PIMPS, PROSTITUTES, etc... These person's have decided to CHANGE, and they know that if they are in the same environment, around the same type of people with the same ROTTEN mentality, that they will fall into the same UNWANTED ACTIVITY and/or BEHAVIOR as before. So they get out of dodge. What a GREAT, WISE and SMART DECISION ! What a great MOVE (6) OVERCROWDED. Some people move because the city that they live in may be overcrowded. Almost everybody loves the city life. Most people may live in the city and really appreciate what it has to offer. Some love the jobs, others love the bars and others enjoy the convenience of it's public transportation, and the many perks that the city may offer. THERE YOU HAVE IT MY WISE PEOPLE. MY TAKE ON THE MATTER. Please let me know what is on your mind. Please LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE. Until the next time my good people. BE KIND, BE WATCHFUL, BE CONSIDERATE, and for all means BE CAREFUL!