tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:39:43 +0000familykidshealthfun and gamesmovefaithGodparentingbarack obamacustomer servicerelationshipwritingGetFitawardsblessingsdecision 08employmentfriendshairhumorjourneynew housespiritGoalOfficeRDB Radioanniversarybusinessexercisehave you noticedmarriagemccainsatireschoolFamilyRoomHappinessWindowsdeclaration of independencefictionlovemother's daynational poetry monthpregnancyprespresidentreunionshoppingsignssummertimetruckChristmasCompleteIntApp1IntApp2MasterSonRoombirthdaycarfearfinancefirst fridaygeekgoalsholidayimaginationpetspro-choicepro-lifepublic awarenessreckless driversroofersarah palinsciencesoccert-balltornadosvpADHDBlagojevichBook1Book2CSPANCub scountsDiningSetGPSH1N1HubbyRoomLibraNew YearSTRIKEStory1TVUNIONaccidentadsafrican danceapril fool'sask me anythingastrologyatlanta trafficbiologybloggers conferenceblogs her colorblueberriesbookscaller idcampingchildrenconfusionconsumer bewarecoretta scott kingdentaldiydoor decorationearthecomonyeducationfather's dayfibroidsfirst aidfloodingfundraisinggaragegeorgia aquariumgeorgia peacheshave you wanted tohennahigh schoolhoroscopeisolationjournal collectionlandscapemacon gamentalitymichelle obamaminorsmoney-saver tipmoonnatural hairnerdnightodd thingspainpersonalitypicspoliticsprenuptial agreementsprostitutionrecoveryrock of gibraltarsafetyscoutingseparationsocial mediasouthernerssuntaggedtriviavacationvowswatermelonwisdom toothwomen's healthworld of cokeyard workamidst the dogwoods, cherry blossoms and Georgia Peach trees, the daydreaming mind of a SISTA is releasedhttp://sistagp.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)Blogger158125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-5692954680210281476Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:47:00 +00002011-12-29T23:06:46.299-05:00RDB RadioMy last broadcast as host of RAW DAWG BUFFALO RADIO NEXT ON RAW DAWG BUFFALO RADIO 12/29 by RDB Radio | Blog Talk Radiohttp://sistagp.blogspot.com/2011/12/sista-gp-exits-raw-dawg-buffalo-radio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-648774769284187989Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:29:00 +00002011-07-12T21:30:56.018-04:00employmentRDB RadioSTRIKEUNIONThis Week on Raw Dawg Buffalo Radio DO UNION STRIKES REALLY WORK 07/14 by RDB Radio | Blog Talk Radio With the Chilean Codelco strike this week, the postponed strike at four Chicago funeral homes, two-week Grasberg mine in Indonesia, and the South African strike that threatens to bring the county to a halt, how successful could they be? Let's take a look at past strikes, the "GOOD", the "BADhttp://sistagp.blogspot.com/2011/07/do-union-strikes-really-work-0714-by.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-108648202925921551Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:57:00 +00002011-06-19T11:31:05.333-04:00educationGPSThere comes a time when we must realize we can't replace thinking with technology. Being in the Information Technology industry, I'm well aware of its benefits, but I'm also aware of its hindrances. Not so long ago an expected visitor requested my address for use in their navigation system.  Thankfully, not being in any online mapping system, I alternatively began to provide driving http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2011/06/gps-globally-perpetuating-stupidity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-7649076960614840535Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:57:00 +00002010-12-02T09:57:08.585-05:00fun and gamesprenuptial agreementssatirePrenuptial agreements were normally contracts between the couple getting married. Now because of escalating wedding proceeding costs and increasing rate of divorce, wedding participants are now seeking attorneys to develop Prenuptial Agreements for wedding party participants and guests against the engaged couple. In case the couple divorces, participants now want reimbursements for expenses http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/12/prenuptial-agreements-expanded-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-3859202074806105015Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:06:00 +00002010-11-18T19:06:24.724-05:00It amazing how naturally we gather around those alike us.  I don't believe it's intentional, it just happens.  I sit now in my son's school gymanasium awaiting tonight's PTO 4th grade program.  Arrived early for best selection of seating, I sit terminating the fourth row.  When selected I was the only one of distinctive shade of brown.  Moments later, a brown-shaded couple http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/11/birds-of-feather.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-2166746597304191662Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:44:00 +00002010-09-13T10:44:56.466-04:00On Daddy's Birthday, reflections on previous posts Would have been 77Now I know ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sista GPhttp://sistagp.blogspot.comFollow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/sistagp RAW DAWG BUFFALO RADIO90 minutes of talk radio with an intellectual edgehttp://RawDawgBuffaloRadio.blogspot.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/09/as-i-think-of-dad-rip-would-have-been.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-2477895466590295820Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:16:00 +00002010-09-02T00:16:06.283-04:00friends Those that can't see your forest for the trees ARE STRANGERS TO YOU Those that can't see your forest because they are the trees ARE THOSE INTIMATE TO YOU Those that can see the forest because they surround it and can enter at any time ARE YOUR TRUE FRIENDS Friends tell you when YOUR FOREST IS ON FIRE!! Cherish your friends, they can save your life AND your trees..http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/09/forestthe-trees.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-6122759543170355749Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:08:00 +00002010-08-25T00:08:34.123-04:00minorssocial mediaBeing in the internet applications development field, security stays in mind.  Browsing a site earlier today brought great concern.  Social media sites can offer a plethora of privacy options, but none can protect against misuse of an authorized account.  Let's say a minor post pictures of oneself and friends on their personal site.  This site is accessible by their "friends" http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/08/protect-minors-from-social-media-sites.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-4509988154288273879Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:47:00 +00002010-08-04T23:47:49.244-04:00landscapeHighest priority I'll be posting the projects we been doing in the past few months...it's the main reason why I have been anti-social networking lately, basically no blogging, twittering, or facebooking, other than the show, of course. By the end of each day, I preferred a bed over a laptop...you'll see why....http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/08/landscaping-projects-summer-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-4335080364193843332Sun, 27 Jun 2010 03:18:00 +00002010-06-26T23:18:57.934-04:00hairhennanatural hairAs I have continued my Natural Hair Journey, one area that was not so natural was my hair coloring methods.  Several times I had planned to just keep the gray rather than use the chemical coloring processes. I even contemplated applying the color myself, but was afraid of leaving it in too long.  While perusing many natural hair sites, there were mentions of henna, but I hadn't paid http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/06/chemicals-vs-henna.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-3389370344776650501Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:09:00 +00002010-06-10T10:09:15.623-04:00All this week I have been looking for my headphones. For their protection, I keep them in this pouch. I had unsuccessfully searched my purse AND other cases several times. Now this morning while looking for something else, I noticed the "bottom" of my purse seemed different. One quick pull, out came the pouch. There are too many black items that are lost in a purse.  This doesn't http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/06/purse-interior-shouldnt-be-black.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-8068755061501711322Mon, 31 May 2010 23:19:00 +00002010-05-31T19:19:46.986-04:00familyfriendssummertimeAs the summer approaches, outdoor cooking and eating is more prevalent. Recently stated to me, "what the South calls Grilling, the North calls BBQ" made me wonder what exactly each mean. Now, a cookout seems to cover all. The meal is prepared outdoors using heat supplied via gas, charcoal, or wood, followed by consumption outdoors too.  Grilling adds specifics to the way of cooking, http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/05/cookout-vs-grilling-vs-bbq.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-3900624665621692993Mon, 24 May 2010 02:48:00 +00002010-05-23T22:48:14.785-04:00diynew houserooferHaving the second contractor to cancel their visit to provide an estimate to fix the damage from the leaking roof (finally fixed after 1.5 years) and paint the room and believing the estimates received so far to be overpriced, I've decided to do it myself.  I've watched plenty of DIY projects completed by my parents and having DIYNetwork as the most watched channel in my home, I should be http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/05/i-miss-my-blogwith-so-much-to-do-when.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-3541889792564607488Sun, 04 Apr 2010 21:42:00 +00002010-04-04T17:42:22.440-04:00ADHDchildrenfamilykidsIt's surprising to believe that it's been two years since I started this blog.  So many elements have changed in my life since this blog was started which resulted in reduction of my post frequency.  It is not that I had not wanted to write, it was a matter of schedule.  I've realized more lately that since I started writing a few years ago, writing is a part of me and I must http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/04/blogoversary-2-adhd-fact-or-fiction.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-5086585314789357028Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:20:00 +00002010-03-11T17:11:57.251-05:00familyparentingRDB Radio'Parenting in 2010' 11PM EST on Raw Dawg Buffalo Radio #BlogTalkRadio - http://tobtr.com/s/905932 (call-in anytime during show # 347-324-5722) I expect it to be a "lively" show.http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/03/tonight-on-raw-dawg-buffalo-radio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-9070882154407343548Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:41:00 +00002010-03-07T22:41:55.524-05:00marriagerelationshipSomething has been lost over the years. It seems men are not chasing women anymore. I wondered why? As I pondered, my thoughts focused on mating rituals seen on Animal Planet and The Discovery Channel. The female is shown to control the mating process. One of more males vie for her attention and selection of mate even to the point of physical altercation. Even when the mate is selected, she http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/03/ah-come-on-ladies-let-dog-chase-cat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-3070026240895173041Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:52:00 +00002010-02-13T21:23:45.401-05:00consumer bewarerooferRecently I received a call from someone stating she referred me to American Shingle.  According to her, a representative of the company had just visited her and she signed up to have them inspect her roof for possible damage resulting from a hail/wind storm that supposedly occurred in our area on April 10, 2009.  If there was damage, they would work with her insurance company and then http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/02/american-shingle-roofing-questionable.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)64tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-7256308531569111569Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:39:00 +00002010-02-04T00:39:21.853-05:00RDB RadioRaw Dawg Buffalo Radio 02/04 11 PM EST How bad is the economy? & The FY2011 Budget.  Join the discussion. Call-in: 347-324-5722 Listen live and join us in chat room: http://tobtr.com/s/893192 See you then... http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/02/this-week-on-raw-dawg-buffalo-radio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-4639777186676513555Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:37:00 +00002010-01-31T13:38:00.800-05:00marriagerelationshipMany times lately I have been in conversation regarding as to when a relationship has officially been terminated. There is a physical termination and an emotional termination. The physical termination is easy to identify, such as "Don't call me anymore!", "It's over!", "I'm out!", "You have been served.", and "I wish he would get hit by a Mack truck!". I've used the latter. This type of http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/01/when-is-is-over.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-7792690288243047202Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:57:00 +00002010-01-24T23:57:35.741-05:00businesscustomer serviceWhat is so wrong with businesses these days? You give a young man an opportunity for a new customer and customer referrals and he blows it. The son of an owner of a janitorial service supposedly had his own carpet cleaning service. Over a larger franchise businesses, we tried to support this young man. The first appointment was set for 9 AM yesterday. In preparation, I spent Friday night and http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/01/another-on-my-no-call-and-do-not-refer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-7418197667029075023Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:14:00 +00002010-01-11T11:15:07.523-05:00There are times when you are motivated to accomplish a task you may not realized its timing and importance.  A few weeks ago, before the first wave of wintry weather, we decided to try out the gas fireplace.  We should have expected a problem like the many other first time use of items in our new house.  Immediately after Hubby turned on the LP tank, I heard hissing and smelled an odor from the http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/01/things-happen-for-reason.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-2190597135266066773Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:56:00 +00002010-01-05T11:56:29.926-05:00I saw this on Personality Test Center site.  My reaction order is below.Priority Test We often get in situations when we take decisions without a second thought and this is the right moment to find out what type of person we are. What would you do first if you were in a situation where: The http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/01/fun-personality-priority-test.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-1326267657851187109Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:45:00 +00002010-01-04T12:45:06.937-05:00awardsblogs her colorNew Year I am so honored to have 'a southern thang' selected as the Blogs Her Color Daily Color of Choice.  It was started as a means of improving my writing skills, but has developed into so much more.  It has been a haven, a means to communicate with so many great people, and a means to express myself in a manner I'd never done before. Now, to be honored as the Blogs Her Color Daily Color http://sistagp.blogspot.com/2010/01/thank-you-blogs-her-color.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-674776026374129789Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:30:00 +00002009-12-26T12:01:46.738-05:00Christmasfun and gamessatireAs many have been bombarded with Christmas songs the past few days, there's been one that has stuck with me, more like bugged me. We sing 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer', but have we analyzed what this song means...Rudolph The Red-Nosed ReindeerYou know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen,Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen.But do you recall the most famous reindeer of all?At first, thishttp://sistagp.blogspot.com/2009/12/fair-weather-reindeer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251627187905684815.post-6198136370853557063Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:16:00 +00002009-11-19T21:38:28.433-05:00H1N1healthThere are times in life when you want to just shake someone hard enough to loosen the idiotic thoughts that cause them to do things that many others wouldn't dare do or even say. With all the facts and myths that have been circulating the media, one would need to take basic care of themselves and others around them.In a household of members, if one was treated for H1N1 there is a possibility thathttp://sistagp.blogspot.com/2009/11/h1n1-to-tell-or-not-to-tell.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sista GP)7