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Dear Girlfriend, I have been married 5 years to a very hardworking man and I would like to stay married. We don’t have any children together or any children living at home with us. None the less I spent another boring New Years Eve watching the ball drop and watching him sleep on the couch. We were not invited to any parties and he did not want to do anything anyway. Christmas was just as boring. I saw your pictures on FB living it up.How do you do it? How do I do it? Is it my responsibility to come up with all the social plans for us? Borerd in Bradenton Dear Bored in Bradenton, If you want a fun and interesting marriage, the answer is “Yes, you do have to come up with the social plans.” My husband makes the living and I make it worth living. My husband rarely comes up with anything for us to do and I am cool with that. In our younger days, when someone would call, he would be ready to roll and I would be left home with the kids with no baby sitter. I learned then, I was responsible for my own happiness and I must keep some friends for a happy complete life. However, friendships are reciprocal. To have a friend you must be a friend. As far as getting invited to private parties, if you never invite anyone anywhere why would you expect to be on their guest list. However when you do get invited, you need to show up with a smile and not empty handed and maybe you will get invited again. So maybe you need to be doing the inviting or hosting at your home. Since affording baby sitters are not your concern, I suggest you look in the paper or listen to the radio station and find out what’s going on, purchase your tickets and show up with a fun positive spirit.
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I can remember like it was yesterday, when my mother caught me smoking with Robert Kenny Montgomery, a childhood friend. As the youngest in a family of 6 boys and 1 girl, I started smoking when I was only 15 years old. I never thought of myself as a bad boy but I guess I was still a hand full for my momma. Although she was quite disgusted, I concluded that since some of my older brothers smoked, she was tired of that fight and didn’t raise a lot of fuss. I can remember trying to quit smoking several times in my 20’s. After marrying at age 23 and starting a family at 25, the cost of a pack of cigarettes and the health considerations had me rethinking my behavior. My oldest daughter, Kassidy, started in early asking me to quit. I had tried a few times but never was able to do it. After relocating to Tampa and surrounding myself with professional athletes, I gained the strength and support to kick the habit. I actually quit smoking cigarettes when l was 30 years old. I wish I had the kind of help back then that is available now through USF, I probably would have quit sooner. For some reason, we always convince ourselves to start the new year with something new and to quit smoking is usually at the top of the list for most cigarette smokers. Having a support group makes quitting a lot easier. If that’s your new years resolution, take the time to attend one of the seminars listed. In 2018, I am sure you will be well on your way in achieving your goal of quitting smoking and becoming a healthier you. Happy New Year! Bartenders on Call
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Bring your Youth to the Symposium The Tampa Alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the GZL Educational Foundation, Inc. are pleased to announce the Youth Symposium, “MLK, Community Empowerment, and Social Justice Activism through Entertainment and the Arts.” Held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Hillsborough Community College – Ybor Campus in the Ybor Room. The goal of the symposium is leadership development and empowerment of middle and high school youth and the program is funded by an MLK Day of Service Grant from Hillsborough Community College. Throughout history, particular during the 20th century, AfricanAmerican celebrities from the entertainment and arts fields have used their platforms to empower their communities and for social activism. Whether it was authors such as Langston Hughes, or Zora Neal Hurston during the Harlem Renaissance;
or performers such as Paul Robeson, Josephine Baker, and Marian Anderson, did not hesitate to speak out against injustice, even as they too were victims of discrimination. During the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s, many AfricanAmerican celebrities from the enter-
tainment and arts were prominent supporters of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Entertainer Harry Belafonte, comedian and social activist, Dick Gregory frequently marched with Dr. King, along with actors Ozzie Davis and Ruby Dee. Today, celebrities such as Kendrick Lamar,
Chance the Rapper, Beyonce, and Alicia Keys are among those noted for their social justice and community empowerment activism. Attendees will learn about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and will discuss socially active celebrities past and present, including those that supported Dr. King. The program will include a panel discussion on Community Empowerment and Social Justice Activism. Panelists will be Phillip Walker – Lakeland City Commissioner, Ed Narain – Former Member of the State of Florida House of Representatives, and Jordan Greer – President Florida State University NAACP Student Chapter. The event will include a DeeJay, music, interactive exercises, food, and prizes. This event is open to individual students and youth groups. The event is free but registration via Eventbrite (http://evite.me/XZHvJVFmS3) is required For more information, please call (813) 841-6548.
Chronicles of a Sun Goddess Hello, my loves! My name is Jacqueline “The Sungoddess” Sanders and I have a Home-Based travel business called Sundial Travels located in Largo, FL. I am very excited to bring you my First Travel Blog through N-Touch News. I recently travel with other travel agents to Montego Bay, Jamaica. It was a Familiarization trip, where we toured six Sandals and Beaches Resorts in Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, collectively. I was completely overwhelmed by the lush beauty of the island and the warm hospitality of the Jamaican people. Each Sandals Resort has its own personalty but, the one that stood out for me the most was Sandals Montego Bay. Here are a few facts about this property: • All Sandals and Beaches resorts are All-Inclusive. This means your meals, drinks, etc are included in the price • All Sandals resorts are for adult couples only • All Beaches resorts cater to adults as well as, families traveling with children • Sandals Montego Bay or MoBay, is the flagship resort for all the Sandals properties. It also sits on the largest white sand beach on the North Coast
• Sandals MoBay is only 5 minutes from Sangster International Airport located in Jamaica’s main tourism hub. Speaking about Jamaica, my husband and I enjoy having dinner at The Bob Marley Experience: A Tribute to Freedom. This restaurant is located at the Universal Orlando City Walk and it boasts an open-air courtyard that resembles Bob Marley’s home. Moreover, this Jamaican-themed restaurant is ideal for couples, ladies night or friends looking to have a great time, Jamaican style! At night, the restaurant becomes a club that host local musical acts. Additionally, there is no cover charge prior to 9 pm. however after 9, the cover charge is $7.00 Be sure to check out my Chronicles of a Sungoddess Facebook page, where I’ve posted pictures and video blogs from my recent travels as well as, travel tips. For those of you interested in travel, let Sundial Travels make your travel dreams a reality. I can be reached at: jackiewithsundialtravels@gmail. com or 727.401.4382 Peace & Blessings, ~The Sungoddess “To Travel is to Live” - Hans Christian Andersen
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TOUCH VODKA Smooth as silk, TOUCH Vodka is the only vodka that is distilled from honey and not from grains. TOUCH Vodka goes through a 5 time hand distilling process by quality crafters and it’s gluten free. According to Dr. Ram Ramcharran, CEO of TOUCH Vodka, the market is rapidly changing and the quality is not there for a lot of products because they are rushing to the market place. There were only 6 distilleries when they started formulating TOUCH Vodka but now there are 39 in the state of Florida. Dr. Ram Ramcharran, has assembled a fine team to manufacture and market the newest Vodka to hit the scene. His main man is Tony Acosta who has 35 years in the Wine and Spirits business. Ron Barthalamew is President of the company and former NFL player and Hennessey Representative Reggie Johnson is
VP of productions their Operations Manager. TOUCH Vodka comes in 5 exquisite flavors that are infused with natural oils of locally-sourced fruit, which results in unique, 80-proof vodkas with no added sugar or coloring. As a result, these vodkas are not overpowering but are easily mixed with any juice or beverage. The flavors are; Artisan Honey, Florida Key Lime, Florida Valencia Orange and Florida Ruby Red Grapefruit along with their newest addition, Touch One. Smooth, crisp, and light on the tongue, Touch One is an elegantly crafted ultra premium vodka. Touch ONE features the finest ingredients and is gluten free, non-gmo and distilled 6 times and filtered ten times, Touch One utilizes natures finest ingredients to create an unparalleled vodka experience.
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Go Ahead and Get your Laugh on! Creation Story Talking Dog Brother Xing
I’m driving with this guy, and he runs right through a Stop sign. So I say, “Hey, that was a Stop sign.” And he says, “I drive like my brother!” A few blocks later, he plows right through a red light. I say, “You just ran a red light.” And he says, “I drive like my brother!” So now we’re coming up on a green light, and he slows down. I’m confused, so I say, “It’s green; why are you slowing down?” He says, “My brother might be coming.”
Why You Should Make Love Once A Year
A therapist has a theory that couples who make love once a day are the happiest. So he tests it at a seminar by asking those assembled, “How many people here make love once a day?” Half the people raise their hands, each of them grinning widely. “Once a week?” A third of the audience members raise their hands, their grins a bit less vibrant. “Once a month?” A few hands tepidly go up. Then he asks, “OK, how about once a year?” One man in the back jumps up and down, jubilantly waving his hands. The therapist is shocked—this disproves his theory. “If you make love only once a year,” he asks, “why are you so happy?” The man yells, “Today’s the day!”
One night as I was putting my 2 1/2-year-old daughter to bed, I saw a bright full moon in the sky. I let her look at the moon for a minute and then asked, “Who made the moon?” “God,” came her reply. “And the stars?” I asked. Again the answer was, “God.” I continued with a few more questions: Who made the trees, the flowers, etc. Finally I asked, “Who made Daddy?” She said, “Grandma.”
Lil Johnny’s Grammar
Johnny’s teacher paid a visit to his house one day. When little Johnny opened the door, she asked “Are your father and mother in, Mr. Morton?” “They was in, but they is out now,” he answered. The teacher gasped, “Why, Mr. Johnny Morton, it is ‘They were in, but they are out now.’ Where’s your grammar?” “She’s upstairs taking her nap.”
A guy spots a sign outside a house that reads, “Talking Dog for Sale.” Intrigued, he walks in. “So, what have you done with your life?” he asks the dog. “I’ve led a very full life,” says the dog. “I lived in the Alps rescuing avalanche victims. Then I served my country in Iraq. And now, I spend my days reading at a retirement home.” The guy is flabbergasted, he turns to the owner and asks, “Why on earth would you want to get rid of a dog like that?” The owner says, “Because he’s a liar! He never did any of that.”
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An extensive government study has revealed that the leading cause of cancer in laboratory rats is scientists.
The Stand In Gorilla
When a zoo’s gorilla dies, the zookeeper hires an actor to don a costume and act like an ape until the zoo can get another one. In the cage, the actor makes faces, swings around, and draws a huge crowd. He then crawls across a partition and atop the lion’s cage, infuriating the animal. But the actor stays in character—until he loses his grip and falls into the lion’s cage. Terrified, the actor shouts, “Help! Help me!” Too late. The lion pounces, opens its massive jaws, and whispers, “Shut up! Do you want to get us both fired?!”
Making Amends
After hearing a sermon on Psalm 52:3-4 (lies and deceit), a man wrote the IRS, “I can’t sleep knowing that I have cheated on my income tax. Enclosed is a check for $150. If I still can’t sleep, I’ll send the rest.”
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The Word of God says in 2 Thes. 5:18, In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Rom. 4:17 says even God calls those things that be not as though they were. You may not be there yet; however, you must be determined to grow. In Job 22:28 it says, whatsoever you decree and declare, it shall be established unto you.
Confession
Father, we extend most holy faith as we invite you to work in our marriage. We thank you for improving our communication; we communicate well, we listen well, and we are growing in empathy. Father, we thank you for showing us how to handle conflict biblically and scripturally. When there is conflict, we refuse to act immaturely. We refuse to sleep on the couch, we refuse to sleep in the other room, and we refuse to leave the house, because we are mature. We refuse to say hurtful words, we refuse to go out and spend money unnecessarily, because we are mature and we talk things out. Father, thank you for improving our money-managing skills. We are cautious spenders, we are prudent, we are wise, we are savers, we are investors, and we are givers, for when we give bountifully, we receive bountifully. Thank you for developing discipline in our lives. Father, thank you for showing us how to be intimate with one another, how to please one another, and how to be sensitive to the needs of one another. Father, thank you for delivering us from selfishness (which is the opposite of love), for we know that selfishness takes, but love gives and never, fails. In Jesus’ name, Amen
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