But, let us not forget that Troy is not the only one on death row in the states or throughout the world. There are those who are in favor of the death penalty and those who are not. But, everyone will agree that no individual should be put to death for a crime that he or she did not commit. On that fact we can and must all agree. In accordance with the "rules", participation is optional and you may pass on this award whether you display it or not. You may, however, pass it on to as few or as many bloggers you wish. If you do pass it on, just link to the person who sent it to you as well to those you pass it on to. Pass the award not only to bloggers who write primarily about racism, but to bloggers who have written insightful posts on the subject as well. Once again, Much Obliged! Very Much Obliged!
Much obliged to all Sojourner's who answered the call to action on behalf of Troy Davis on May 19. While I am very appreciative of your participation, the fact that our collective voices may stir the heart and soul of Gov. Perdue to grant clemency to a man who may well be innocent. As I wrote to AfroSpear members:
Many Sojourners answered this call to action and those who either provided me with a link to their posts or posts I found while sojourning the blogosphere are listed below. If your post link is not listed, please drop it in the comment section here and I will add it.
Global Day of Blogging for Action for Troy Davis Participants:
As simple words are just not adequate to show just how thankful I am to each of the bloggers listed here, I am passing on the Shades of Black and White Award to each of you. Tricia from The Girl Who Wears My Shoes, was inspired by Shirl the owner of the blog for which this award was name; and as such I am very humbled to have been among the first to receive this award directly from Shirl. This award is passed along to deserving bloggers who are committed to bridge the gap of racism due to their passionate writing, their excellent communication skills, their courage to "put it out there" and because they truly care about the only race that matters, the human race.
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Alluring: The 'D' Spot: I always look forward to OSF and sojourning over to Keith's. You know he's always going to be thinking outside the box with an OS jam that just makes you say "yep! that's the one!" Amusing: Aunt Jamima's Revenge: I love the quick wit of Professor Tracy over at Aunt Jamima's Revenge. But, don't understand me, while Professor Tracy manages to to weave wit and musings into many of her posts - the issues she writes about are no laughing matter. Just like the name of her spot, which I think tells it all. The Happy Go Lucky Bachelor: Now what can I say about Mike? There is never a dull moment at his pad. More times than not, I wonder just where he finds some of the things he posts. Like he says in his header, you got to have a sense of humor cause if you don't you'll miss the message. Glad you're back, Mike! Bewitching: Ugly Black John: When I'm about to sojourn over to John's, I have to make sure that I have my mind open and ready for a real lesson. He has a way of turning an issue or event on its head and then inside out. Be ready to be completely captivated when you enter this Brother's spot who describes himself as "really not ugly...not good looking either...I just look like I'm good looking". Impressive: African American Opinion: AAPP aka LN Rock created this political and social networking ning for African-Americans. How he keeps up with with AAO and two other blogs, I'll never know. But, I am certainly impressed with this "old school brother who gives his thoughts, opinions and insights on political and social issues of the day". Inspiring: Anyway I Have To: His blog handle is The U, this brothers spot is simply inspiring. He writes from the very depths of his being and shares it with us. The U certainly does it and does it anyway he has to. I hope that one day he'll decide to share his writings in a book. I'd certainly be first in line to buy it. Hagar's Daughters: "For women who find themselves at the well...praying, crying, dancing, & pondering (& the men who join them there)". Anyone not inspired by the title and description of HG's blog simply has no soul. This sister provides a source of inspiration to me to keep on PUSHing. No matter how bad things might seem, there is always something to be thankful for. I truly get inspiration from her strength. My Brown-Eyed View: My sister Ms Lady Deborah has got to be the most active advocate in the entire sphere. From information on the evironment to genocide to human rights to injustice you will find it here at MBEV. The Certain Sound: All I got to say is that if and when I ever get to Toledo, I'm going to make it a point to visit Revy Rev's church. I'm going to make sure I get there early so that I can have a seat on the aisle. I have no doubt that his posts and comments are mirror images of his sermons and that Sunday may be the very first time that old SjP here gets the spirit - holy dance and all. I hope you will take the time to sojourn over to these alluring, bewitching, inspiring, and impressive blogs. And to the recipients, ya'll keep doing what you doing and I'll be forever MUCH OBLIGED! Obliged to you for hearing me,
Much obliged to Villager of Electronic Village who recently passed on the Splash Award to Sojourner's Place. This award given to alluring, amusing, bewitching, impressive and inspiring blogs.He says of this spot in bestowing the award that Sojourner's Place - SjP created one of the most alluring blogs in the afrosphere. I love the look, feel and content of her blog. Given yesterday's post, you know I'm really liking that "alluring" description. lol
In passing on the Splash Award, I am to select up to 9 blogs I find alluring, amusing, bewitching, impressive, and inspring to me. The rest of the rules are:
1. Put the logo on your blog post.
2. Nominate up to 9 blogs which allure, amuse, bewitch, impress or inspire you.
3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.
4. Let them know that they have been splashed by commenting on their blog.
5. Remember to link to the person from whom your received your Splash award.
My selections for each of the categories are:
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One of the first things to go when you enter mid-life and qualify for your AARP card and senior size coffee at McDonalds is your memory. And I of course am no exception to the inevitability. So, I am begging the forgiveness of Mimi, StaciPC, and The U who all honored Sojourner's Place with two amazing awards a while back. My tardiness in passing these awards on is certainly no reflection of my sincere appreciation for the recognition. Please know that I am MUCH OBLIGED! VERY MUCH OBLIGED!
Mimi of Mimi Writes, presented me with the Noblesse Oblige Award. This award is presented to: 1/ The Blogger manifests exemplary attitude, respecting the nuances that pervades amongst different cultures and beliefs. 2/ The Blog contents inspire; strives to encourage and offers solutions. 3/ There is a clear purpose at the Blog; one that fosters a better understanding on Social, Political, Economic, the Arts, Culture and Sciences and Beliefs. 4/ The Blog is refreshing and creative. 5/ The Blogger promotes friendship and positive thinking.
I am passing the Noblesse Obliged Award to:
Revvy Rev of The Certain Sound: My virtual spiritual counsel, Revvy Rev is one of those Pastors who tells you like it is and even tells you about yourself in such a way that you still have something to sit on. His message is always right on and some kind of way it seems that its always just for me.
Ms. Lady Deborah of From My Brown-Eyed View: This is one sister I hope to meet in the real world. She is like sister I never had. Actually, I think we are sisters separated at birth. MBEV is always on point with the latest causes and updates. She's right on target and her spot is the very definition of what this award is all about.
Lisa of Black Women Blow the Trumpet: Lisa! Lisa! Lisa! What can I say? At Black Women Blow you will be challenged to think beyond the nose on your face. You will be asked the tough questions as this Think Tank serves as the place where cogitating copiously is a requirement about who we are as Black women, where we've been, and where we're going!
Staci PC of Staci PC's Blog: Sometimes you just never know from where or from whom that voice of encouragement is going come. Much obliged to you Staci for being there when I needed it most.
The U of Any way I have to: Words are just not adequate to express just how much I appreciate you for your encouragement and inspiration. You and your spot are truly breaths of fresh air. Keep on doing what you do!
Instructions for passing this award along can be found at here.
The Life is Grand Award was presented to me Staci PC and The U. In receiving this award, I am to list 5 reasonss why "Life is Grand" and then pass the award on to 5 other bloggers.
My Life is Grand because:
1. I am blessed to have a husband who loves me
2. I am blessed to have two wonderful and beautiful daughters who are making right decisions
3. I am still here...by the grace of God, I am still here!
4. I have a supportive and encouraging nuclear and extended family
5. God loves me inspite of myself
I am passing the Life is Grand Award to:
Tabitha of I Choose Bliss: This is a spot that just exudes love and positive thinking. Whether her beautiful and inspirational posts or her encouraging comments, I am always reminded to "choose Bliss".
Villager of Electronic Village: No matter how bad a situation might be, Villager always has a way of making you look on the bright side. The eternal optimist, as he proclaims, he reminds us all to be thankful. Truly an inspiration!
Ms Marva of Opinionated Black Woman: I truly love me some Ms Marva! She always! always! speaks from the heart. I appreciate that in her because I know that when I stop by OBW that there will be no pretense and only the real deal!
Mimi of Mimi Writes: For those of you who may not know this, Mimi is the Queen of Memes - but, more importantly, she is the creator of the Blogblasts for Peace. It takes a very special kind of person to begin an international movement for peace in cyberspace. And she is a very special person.
Ms Lady Deborah: you get a two-fer on this one! :>)
Congratulations to all!
Obliged to you for hearing me,
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Got some things, that I just feel like sharing, rambling, or ranting about. So here goes:
1. Gotta start off with some much obliges to Mimi for presenting old SjP with theNoblesse Oblige Award and StaciPC and underOvr (aka The U) for Life is Grand Award. I will be passing on each of these awards in a future post, but I had to take the time to let Mimi, Staci, and The You know just how much I appreciate receiving them. I am always humbled when someone comments on this spot let alone finds it worthy of such an honor. Much Obliged to You All. Very Much Obliged!
2. God took six days to create a perfect world and it took George Bush 2,920 completely bring it down. Seeing as how President Obama is neither God nor George Bush, don't you think he should be given a little play here. After all the man ain't been in office but 42 days. Give That One some slack! He good...but he ain't that good. May take him a little more time to learn how to walk on water!
3. Personally, I am somewhat taken aback by all of the focus - good and bad - on what First Lady Michelle Obama wears or does not wear on her arms. People are unemployed, underemployed, broke, homeless, and hungry. But, yet on any given day you can read or listen to very heated debates about what the First Lady wears. GIVE ME A BREAK!!! But, what really gets me about all of this "coverage" is that it intentionally minimizes her as a First Lady who wants to have a positive impact in this role. And yet, regardless of the platform on which she speaks - the headline is always what she is wearing.
Then there is always commentary about how "special" she is or is not. The bottom line here is that in most ways - save one - Michelle Obama is just like any other woman who is supportive of her husband's dreams and endeavors who dotes on her children wishing and praying for only the best for them who attempts to maintain some semblance of sanity in her home and have a career. How many women do you know just like her? They are to be applauded for the untiring efforts to keep it all together. The difference for Michelle Obama is that she is now doing what she's been doing for the last 16 years in a fish bowl for all to see, watch, criticize, or laud over. And because of that fish bowl - maybe...just maybe...she is a role model for many African American women who thought only Claire Huxtable could "have it all".
So, to all those haters out there I say, leave the girl alone! When you become First Lady you do it the way you want to. In the meantime, let Michelle be Michelle and remember that while she don't walk on water either, she need some "sistah-support"!
4. A friend of mine was told me "that a lie is only a lie if you can get somebody to believe it". So, when Grose said that he was unaware of the racial stereotype that black people like watermelons and that he was making a joke of the stimulus plan by circulating the White House watermelon patch post card via email, he really wasn't lying. NO BODY BELIEVED HIS A$$ NO WAY! But, I warned ya'll that this kind of stuff was going to happen back in November. Told you to stock up on water cause there was going to be a lot of salty crackers around. Even though Grose has resigned, you gotta believe that this is just the tip of the iceberg. There will be much more to come. So, you better stock up on that water!
5. Octomom? Why? We know that she wasn't thinking - but what about the Doctor who made it all possible? I mean c'mon now! Just what did he expect to get out of this other than his medical license being revoked. Will somebody please tell her that Brad Pitt is taken and Angelina Jolie she is not!
6. Bobby Jindal: "I'll be the first to tell you I'm not nearly as good a speaker as the president. I think I removed any doubt of that Tuesday." (No shyt Dick Tracey and you lied on top of it!)
7. The 2012 London Olympics will be here before THEY know it! Remember, we are not the only ones fighting against racist and racial images. Those in the UK have to deal with it every day in the most overt ways. The golliwogs are sold opening throughout the UK and all too many do not see the harm in the creatures. Please, if you are so inclined please click the International Campaign Poster to the left to join the Fight Against these Effigies of Racial Hatred! Would also be much obliged if you would sign one or both of the petitions to ban the golliwog. You can find them here: UK Citizens: Go Here All Citizens of the World: Go Here
8. Well, guess I've ranted enough tonight. Gotta get a relatively good night's sleep to make to "my side of the plantation in the morning" where I have to deal with my very own Sarah Palin...wish me well!
Obliged to you for hearing me,
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ClnMike of The Happy Go Lucky Bachelor bestowed on old SjP the Uber Amazing Award! Mike, you are too kind and Much Obliged for finding Sojourner's Place worthy of such a prestigious award. Those of you who know Mike know that he's always got something cooking over at his bachelor pad. Be prepared to be informed, shocked, and amused. It's never dull at THGLB!
The Uber Amazing Blog Award is given to sites that: inspire you, make you smile and laugh, give amazing information, are a great read, have an amazing design, and/or any other reason that makes them Uber Amazing!
So I'm giving this out to those Blogs that I find entertaining and very good reads.
1. Ajuan of Black on Campus. I truly love this blog! As a "student of higher education", I an always amazed of how much I don't know about this field in which I have spent all of my adult life. You gotta check out her Wordless Wednesdays! The are just awesome!
2. Blog Queen of Sagacious Ramblings. I gonna start calling this sister the Scoop Queen cause she never fails to get the news before everyone else. Her perspective is always right on, and I just love how she puts folks in their place when the show that they don't have no type of home training.
3. Villager of Electronic Village. Need I say more? Probably not - but I got to! Villager always keeps it real and right on time. He always speaks from the heart and tells it like it is. He keeps us all informed no matter the topic. Can I say that he's my hero? Just did!
4. Cedric of Notes of this Native Son. I get by Cedric's spot not nearly enough. But, this is a brother who is oh so inspiring. He deep y'all; and I hope you check him out especially his "Pardon Me" series.
5. Roderick of When Least Expected. This is a brother whom I've enjoyed conversations with off-blog. He not only blogs but he writes, too. His latest book, Steppin’ Out Of The Darkness, “When Good People Become Great”, is on my Christmas List (I didn't forget - smile). I'm predicting great things from this inspiring brother.
6. Ms Lady Deborah of From My Brown Eyed View. Named one of the 60 Influential Bloggers by AAPP, all you got to do is swoop by her spot and you'll know why. This my girl! Like the sister I never had even if it is in the blogosphere.
The rules for the award are as follows:
1. Put the logo (award image) on your blog or in a post.
2. Nominate at least 5 blogs that you feel are Uber Amazing!
3. Let them know that they have received the Uber Amazing Blog Award by commenting on their blog.
4. Share the love by linking to this post and the person you received the award from.
Much obliged to you all for doing what you do!
Obliged to you for hearing me,
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My on-line blogging sistah, Ms. Lady Deborah over at My Brown Eyed View, gave Sojourner's Place an award last week. I got a feeling that me and Ms. Deborah are related cause we are so much alike. She is truly a great friend and I hope we meet in person someday when/if we get to each others' sides of the plantation. So, needless to say that receiving the Superior Scribbler Award from my good friend is really a humbling honor.
Now, as with most awards, this one also comes with some rules and here they are:
- Each Superior Scribbler must in turn pass The Award on to 5 most-deserving Bloggy Friends.
- Each Superior Scribbler must link to the author & the name of the blog from whom he/she has received The Award.
- Each Superior Scribbler must display The Award on his/her blog, and link to This Post,which explains The Award.
- Each Blogger who wins The Superior Scribbler Award must visit this post and add his/her name to the Mr. Linky List. That way, we'll be able to keep up-to-date on everyone who receives This Prestigious Honor!
- Each Superior Scribbler must post these rules on his/her blog.
I'm passing the Superior Scribbler Award to five "Brothas" in honor of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama! Y'all are doing it and just like the Prez-elect each of you are an inspiration to me and others. Keep it going!
1. Revvy Rev of The Certain Sound
2. Clmike of The Happy Go Lucky Bachelor
3. Keith of The "D" Spot
4. Yobachi of BlackPerspective.net
5. UBJ of Ugly Black John
There are so many other Brothas in the Afrosphere doing it and doing it well; but alas I could pass this award on to only five. Please check them out if you have not already done so. And don't forget to check out my girl, Ms. Lady Deborah. Much obliged, girlfriend! Very much obliged.
Obliged to you for hearing me,
and now old SjP ain't got nothin' more to say...
1. Revvy Rev of The Certain Sound
2. Clmike of The Happy Go Lucky Bachelor
3. Keith of The "D" Spot
4. Yobachi of BlackPerspective.net
5. UBJ of Ugly Black John
There are so many other Brothas in the Afrosphere doing it and doing it well; but alas I could pass this award on to only five. Please check them out if you have not already done so. And don't forget to check out my girl, Ms. Lady Deborah. Much obliged, girlfriend! Very much obliged.
Obliged to you for hearing me,
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Yes! I'm demanding a recount! I just can't believe that Sojourner's Place was not only nominated but WON the 2009 Black Web Award in the Best Commentator category. Somebody pinch me! I'm over here feeling like Sally Feilds "you like me...you really like me"!
Words can not express how humbled I am with receiving this award. Y'all all know that I'm still pretty new at blogging, having launched my first official post on January 1 of this year. During that time, Sojourner's Place has gone threw a whole lot of looks and directions as I tried to find my voice - or as Villager says - my flow. I so appreciate your patience, continued support and encouragement. Much obliged, y'all! Very Much Obliged!
Special H/T to the Torrence, Raw Dawg Buffalo, for "droppin' the dime", or else I never would have known. I owe you big time!
Please make sure to send a shot of congrats to other 2009 recipients you might know, including:
Barack Obama.com - Most Important Site for Black America & Most Original Site
Black Women in Europe Blog - Best Black European Site
Black Blog Watch - Best Black Blog Directory
You Betta Recognize - Best Education
Raw Dawg Buffalo - Best Business & Political
Black Tennis Pros - Best Site for Athletes
And while the 2009 Black Web Award is truly an honor, it pales by comparison to the award recently received from Villager. Earlier this week, he bestowed on Sojourner's Place the "I Love Your Blog" Award. To be donned by you, Villager, as one of your "favorite blogs in the universe" is truly overwhelming. Cause, if SjP's could be even a tenth of what Electronic Village is, I will have died and gone to blog heaven. This recognition coming from you means more than I can ever express in mere words. You gotta know that you are my hero!
Between the "I Love Your Blog" and "Black Web" Awards, you gotta know that I have to share these blog blessings. So, this week-end I will be handing out some "Emblems of the Helping Hand" as my way of simply saying Much Obliged and Paying it Forward.
P.S. Did Barack kick butt tonight or what? "cool-cool/ super-cool/ real cool" Barack!
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I know I've been slacking over the last couple of weeks. Haven't been dropping by like I use to or even having the opportunity to speak my own truths here at SjP's. For this I really do apologize, but time just seems to get away from me.
This is the reason why I was so surprised a few days ago when I learned that Sojourner's Place had been humbled with awards from two amazing bloggers: Wayne of Electronic Village and Believer1964 of Miscellaneous Matters.
Much obliged to the griot himself, Wayne of Electronic Village, for presenting Sojourner's Place with the Blogging Star Award. Barb, who blogs over at Skittles' Place, created this award for those who shine their light throughout the Blogosphere. Some do it with humor, others with creativity, and others with their kind and thoughtful natures. We all know more than a few of them so why not give them some recognition?"It is my pleasure to spread the love to others for the second year in the row. In humbling SjP's with this award, Villager writes:
Sojourner's Place - This blog is designed from the perspective of the professional African American woman ... however, I think that nubian brothers benefit from the wisdom of Sojourner as well. Sojourner created the Helping Hand Award and Sunday Inspirations. All villagers need to check this blog out. I'm pleased to be able to present Sojourner's Place with this award.
I'm passing the Blogging Star Award to: Miscellaneous Matters, The Synergistic Pen, Musings About A Muddled World, Sagacious Rambling, and Black On Campus.
As a recipients of this award, you are encouraged to: 1/ display it on your blog along with a link to who gave it to you; 2/ mention that it originated at Skittles' Place so Barb can follow it's journey; and 3/ Pass it on to any blogger(s) you think should have it.
Much obliged to Believer1964 of Miscellaneous Matters who always posts a soulful and rocking beat on OSFs. She humbled Sojourner's Place with the Certified Honest Blogger Award. If you need a daily dose of inspiration, believe me Believer's messages never miscellaneous and they always matter!So, in passing on the Certified Honest Blogger Award, the recipients of the Blogger Star Award get a two-fer. In addition, I'm also passing this award to: Electronic Village, SANKOFA, The Happy Go Lucky Bachelor
As a recipient of this award, you are encouraged to: 1/write a post showing it, together with the name of who has given it to you, and link them back; 2/select at least 7 blogs that you find brilliant in their content or design; 3/show their names and links and leave them a comment informing they were prized with ‘Honest Weblog’; 4/ show a picture of those who awarded you and those you give the prize (optional); 5/ pass it on!
Congratulations to all! You each give me motivation and energy to keep on trying to speak the truth here at SjP's! And much obliged, very much obliged to Villager and Believer for finding SjP's worthy!
Speak the Truth!
Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old SjP ain't got nothing more to say.
Much obliged to fellow Entrecard Dropper, Isabella Mori of Change Therapy for humbling Sojourner's Place with the Brilliant Weblog Award for the recently created "Slave" Narratives Open Thread. And to think I've been considering discontinuing the weekly thread due to low activity, but not any more!
I urge all Sojourners to take some time to drop by Isabella's where she's committed to "making lives better, making better lives".
In receiving this award, I am to nominate at least 7 brilliant blogs. Now that is really difficult, as there are so many brilliant blogs deserving of this award. Awardees, are encouraged to:
1. Add the logo of the award to your blog
2. Add a link to the person who awarded it to you
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs
4. Add links to those blogs on your blog
5. Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs
The Brilliant Blogs I am nominating for this award are:
1. Black On Campus: I am a life-long student of higher education, and Ajuan continues to teach me lessons I never knew.
2. Black Women, Blow the Trumpet: When I need dig deep and be challenged about my own personal "isms", this is where I go. Word to the wise should be sufficient, Lisa don't allow no perps at her place so you better come real!
3. Gina of What About Our Daughters for having the "audacity" to enlist a cadre of bloggers and launch the Michelle Obama Watch, a repository of all of the criticism, praise, and general chicanery thrown at Michelle Obama between now and November. Its an honor to be a part of this effort.
4. Field Negro: it is probable that each and every Afrosphere or AfroSpear blogger is well aware of the hard-hitting brilliance of Field. And that's all I got to say about that!
5. The Marvalus View: Ms. Marva's 10Spot is simply a joy to read each week. She let's us have a peek into what she's feeling right now! Oh yeah, she is also one of the co-"founders" of Old School Friday...and where would we be without that!
6. Regina's Family Seasons: Class! Dignity! Integrity! Brilliant...and an inspiration to me!
7. Ebony Report: This is a spot that I just truly like and enjoy! As the tag line says, this blog presents provocative African-American news and commentary to enlighten and uplift.
8. Modern Musings: Whether for human rights in Darfur or calling for the reinvestigation of LaVena Johnson's death, Danielle uses her blog to advocate for what's right.
9. From My Brown Eyed View: Ms Lady Deborah, what can I say about this spot and blogger! Always on point and always looking out! Much obliged for all you do!
10. Raw Dawg Buffalo: in SjP's humble opinion, "My Daddy didn't name me Dr." aka Jones represents the best that the blogosphere has to offer. Real, and never shallow, he speaks on fatherhood, politics, the economy and so much more. When visiting this blog for the first time, you might want to take along copies of an "urban dictionary" and the latest scientific journal to help you translate, but believe me it will be worth it. Now, I see he already got one of these awards, but I don't care cuz Jones deserve anuther one from ole SjP! So, na he got 2.
Congratulations to all awardees and much obliged, Isabella for the recognition.
Speak the Truth! Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old SjP ain't got nothing more to say.
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Today's Sunday Inspirations is an account of an experience I had earlier this year which, I shared here at Sojourner's Place. I often think about this brief experience as it has left a lasting impression on me. It has been said, that when something happens to you that is so profound that it stays with you that it is the voice of God telling you to take heed and listen.
Crossing a Destination Yet Unknown
This morning, I had a very interesting, strange and inspiring experience. On my way to perform my civic duty (I’ll talk about that in a future post) I encountered an elderly man attempting to cross the street with a walker. Just prior to my approaching him, I heard him ask a woman for assistance. Blurting out something in what I considered in a tone both rude and disrespectful, the woman quickly scurried away leaving him to fend for himself.
Obviously afraid to cross the street during its downtown morning rush – I offered to help the Elder. As one would expect, he was extremely grateful and we began our two block walk to his destination. During that walk, I learned that he was a retired CPA, had suffered a stroke about a year ago, and that his doctor – a woman – suspected that he would have to continue to use the walker for at least another six months. The Elder is the father of three; two sons, both engineers and a real estate agent daughter.
This elder spoke to me about many things during our walk including Islam and its tenants regarding the importance of women and mothers and the need to respect one another. He spoke of how ants will help each other to survive in their world in the absence of competition. He said that only humans feel the need for competition, degradation, and humiliation against one another creating divides, hatred, and the inability to coexist.
Reaching his destination, I knew that he would have to climb about 4 concrete steps. I remained at the bottom of the steps and helped him to steady himself by holding onto the railing. Once steadied, I took is walker to the landing and then returned to the Elder to assist him up the stairs. The doorman – who was watching all of this – then, assisted him into the business establishment. Before saying our farewells, the Elder said to me, “I asked God to send someone to help me cross that street. And he sent you. He sent you – the nice lady with a pretty smile – a lady who is now my daughter.” The Elder then kissed my hand and blessed me with a good and prosperous life. I thanked him, claimed the blessing, and proceeded to my destination to perform my civic duty.
Everything happens for a reason. And while I may have been placed at the right time and place to help the Elder cross the street, I sincerely believe that this unknown Elder was placed at that spot to safely cross ME to a destination yet unknown.
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I'm about to pass out over her at SjP's. I went to Black TV Online so I could cast my vote for fellow AfroSpear blog "Black Women in Europe" a nominee for the Best European Blog. After doing so, I decided to browse thru the other categories and cast my vote for several I knew would be nominated. I get to the Best Online Commentator and I see Sojourner's Place. I say to myself "d*mn! somebody done gone and stole the name of my blog!"
With a neck snap and a head roll I click on the url to see just how long this Sojourner's Place had been open. Operating on the "wish factor" I'm wishing this blog started after Januray 1, 2008 and is on blogspot. So, I'm sitting here waiting for this chick's site to load and D*AMN! Not only did she take my name, but....WAIT! Oh S*IT OH MY! SAY WHAT?! YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING! ITS ME!
Sojourner's Place has been nominated for the 2009 Black Web Award for Best Online Commentator. Given the quality and depth of other nominees in this category, well, let me just say that it is an honor just to be nominated.
I urge you to go to the 2009 Black Web Awards site and cast your vote for your favorite blogs. You'll find many of them nominated and you can even "write-in" your favorites. In fact, your blog may be among them - so you'll want to be sure and check. Voting ends in October and you want vote early and often. Here are some that you won't want to over look:
Best Black Website Directory
Most Important Site for Black America
Best Online Commentator
Best Black European Site
Best Black Blog Directory
Best Blog
Best Blog – Africa
Best Blog – Culture
Best Blog – Education
Most Original Blog
Best Lifestyle Blog
Best Business & Political Blog
Best Christian Blog
Best Gossip Blog or site
Best Site for Black Athletes
Congratulations to all of the nominees. All are very deserving...perhaps, with the exception of one {smile}. But, much obliged to the individual who thought Sojourner's Place deserving of such a distinguished honor.
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Sojourner’s Place opened for business officially on January 1, 2008. Guess ole SjP might be doing something right, cause ya’ll have humbled me with the awards, kudos, and recognitions shown below. Please take some time to visit my blogging friends who felt Sojourner's Place worthy. Much Obliged! 2009 Helping Hand Emblem from Revvy Rev of The Certain Sound & Regina of Regina's Family Seasons Splash Award from Villager of Electronic Village Shades of Black and White This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009
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Noblesse Oblige Award from Mimi Lenox of Mimi Writes
Life is Grand Award from StaciPC & underOvr (aka The U) 
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One Christian, African-American, Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Professional, Sorority Woman just Sojourning for the Truth and not afraid to tell it!
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