Rantings of a Creole Princess

Mirror, mirror on the wall...

Scenario from real life...

An employee is of the working poor and can barely pay his bills.

He survives on food stamps.

He is at work for 7 hours and hadn't eaten anything yet.

The old food is taken out of the coolers and marked for trash.

Sandwiches are wrapped in cellophane, etc.

They are thrown away.

He takes one of the sandwiches out and eats it.

A week later his manager calls him in and tells him she'd contacted HR about the sandwich and they consider it stealing so they have to let him go.

Fair?

Starbucks Fires Employee on Food Stamps for Eating a Sandwich from the Garbage

 

Houseplants for Good Air Quality

I bought a new plant.  A HUGE one.

I like the way it looks.

I remove it from the planter once a week and take it outside and put it on a stand.  Then I water it until the water starts coming out of the bottom of it.  After that...I allow it to stay out there until it stops dripping and put him back inside.

Then...I bought another new plant.  A baby one.  The lady where I bought it said a fern would work really well in my bathroom because I don't have any windows in there.  She also told me to take it outside and let it get some sun.

I read an article recently about improving the air quality in your home and how plants are VERY good at doing this for you.  Turns out you need a plant ever 100 square feet of your home in order to do it to the standards of a NASA study on houseplants and air quality.  

Um...

I don't know exactly how big our house is but I think it's somewhere in the 2,500 square feet range give or take.  That would mean I would need 25 plants up in here for optimal use.  Um...

I think I'm finally mature enough to care for plants the way they need to be taken care of but 25 of them is just crazy talk.  LOL!

But...I'm going to buy more, of course, because now that I understand more about them...I want them in every room.  I realize that I really like the way they look and I have a really good eye for choosing decorative planters for them which accentuate the decor I have going on up in here.  I'm looking for something for our bedroom now.  I want a big something and two little somethings.  Maybe two big somethings.  Wish me luck...I'm going out today to find some.

Here's the article I'm using as a guideline on what types of plants to buy:  Best air-filtering houseplants, according to NASA

How old is the oldest plant in your home?  Would you consider buying new plants for your home?

Woman Cave

If I had a woman cave, I'd want a beauty shop dryer chair tucked in a corner somewhere that was also a massage pedicure station with a flat surface I could flip up to do my nails on.

I'd also want an awesome movie viewing section and a super comfy reading corner filled with light.

And a state of the art music system.

And lots of book shelves.

And a writing desk facing a window with an Eames desk chair.

And a fireplace.

And a bathroom nearby.

And space enough for Pilates without having to move anything.

And room for all my nail polish on display.

And a Monnie-snack drawer.

And a heavy duty crafting table.  

And a sofa for my friends who come over.

And wine/wine glass storage.  

NO MAN/DOG FARTING ZONE!

What would YOU add or remove?

HotNESS or HotMESS? (SM): Suede Peep Toe Booties

SIP:  Shoes like these confuse me.

What say YOU?

Should a Gentleman Trim His Body Hair?

Sandra Bullock...

...is KILLING Venice.

That is all.

My 40+ Natural Makeup Routine

I've had some questions about what my makeup routine is these days so I decided to do a post. This is what I'm doing these days for a natural look. I think if you double click the picture it will pop out so you can read it better.

When I want to look more "made up" (like at night wearing fancy clothes) I start with a tinted moisturizer. My liquid foundations are no longer being used. I don't know why...I just stopped one day.  The imperfections and wrinkles I have don't really bother me. LOL!

This entire process takes me less than 10 minutes to do. The most important thing, to me, IN MY OPINION...is that I don't wear makeup daily so my skin is in pretty good shape.  I think if I wore makeup regularly I'd have to do more to it. IN MY OPINION.

When you're doing your makeup naturally...are there other things you do? Do you use a primer? I'm considering trying one (I got a freebie in a fancy swag bag that seems to be a good one) to see if it makes a difference. If you use a primer...what one do you use? Is it for all over or just eyes?

Debate on Shark Article

The thought process which sparked the debate on the article:

I wanted to develop a sense of misfit solidarity with your story and overlook some of the glaring, flaming triggers that kept ticking off to me, but I can’t.  Today is the anniversary of the “I have a dream speech”, a day when we can remember the grave injustice that has been dealt to people of color.  Reading your story reminds me of all of the black men who were tortured and killed because of what white women said, true or not.

Concealer Question

What concealer do you use if you use one?

I bought this one long ago and only just started using it properly for my super big luggage hereditary under eye bags that ain't going nowhere: Secret Concealer - #6 by Laura Mercier - 11205524702

I think.

Break Yourself Off Fool!!!!!

What did you have for breakfast today?

Do me a favor...

Would you mind reading this article and telling me your thoughts?  It sparked an interesting conversation and I'd like to see if any of you pick up on the initial thought which started the debate.

Letting the Shark Eat Me Alive

Morgan Freeman on Twerking

Sandra Bullock...

...should give me this dress.

Miley Cyrus

Of the things that top my list this week of stuff I wouldn't give two shits about...Miley shaking her tail feathers. The million mamas mad. Black people mad. White people mad. Robin Thicke's mama mad. Twerking professionals mad.

You mad?

Racially Generic Names

Was this a consideration for you when choosing names for your children?

Scenario from real life...

A woman REALLY despises the father of her child.

He makes okay money when they went through child support proceedings.

She is doing pretty well for herself.

He loses his job and struggles finding a new job.

He pays her what he can.

She finds out that he's moved in with his new girlfriend.

She stops letting him see his child.

He gets behind in child support pretty quickly but he's still paying what he can.

She tells you that she wants him to go to jail and that she's going to do whatever never needs to be done to put him there.

You ask her why because it sounds like he really can't pay and that he's trying.

She tells you that she doesn't want him in her daughter's life AT.ALL.

You immediately sense that she's bitter because he moved on and she wants him to pay FOR THAT more than she is worried about him paying child support.

Do you say anything?  

 

August 28, 1963

We all know our history.  We all benefit from it.  50 years ago today, the greatest movement of our day happened.  The March on Washington.

FIFTY years ago.

I have Elders who were there.  I have Elders who have been married 50+ years.  I have friends who are over 50 years old.

50 years ago wasn't that long ago.

And I find that astonishing.

I read an article last week about a family of 25 Black people waiting to be seated at a restaurant. They waited for 2 hours because a patron complained that such a large number of Blacks together was dangerous.

50 years is not a long time.

Thoughts?

Alec Baldwin Vs. Paparazzi Dude

He gets so sick of them that it always brings me joy when he pops off.  LOL!

HotNESS or HotMESS? (SM): Detached Garage

Algebra Blessett: Simple Complication

 

This artist has always confused me.  I simply don't understand why she didn't "catch on."  I think she's awesome.

In case you were wondering...

Question...

Do you have accounts with multiple banks or are all your accounts with the same bank?

Tell the truth and shame the devil!

Remember these?

Tell the truth and shame the devil...

Are you good about checking your voicemails?

Whatchu Listening To?

Emile Sandé - Our Version of Events

Job Hunting as a Black Person/White Person

Do you think this is more prevalent than not?

Fixed Term Marriage Contracts

If all couples knew that five years after they marry they will be having discussions regarding the first five years of their marriage, it may encourage both to be a little more patient, more understanding, love more and argue less.

Should there be a more radical change of the marriage vows, should they be more realistic?

Helen Goltz believes so, and because of her belief she has written a discussion paper on the current marriage license laws in Australia and on Fixed Term Marriage Contracts.

This discussion paper in based on the future of marriage licenses in Australia and also the abolition of such licenses in place of a fixed-term marriage contract of five and ten years with an option after this period of time. If both parties agree, and upon a successful ten-year marriage term, the couple can elect to have an ‘eternity’ contract.

Helen Goltz goes into greater detail of explaining exactly why this is essential and how the fixed-term marriage contract will be integrated within our lives. The details can be found on the internet under Fixed Term Marriage Contracts, if you wish to read it in its entirety, and it’s definitely a ‘must read.’ 

It makes perfect sense and little did I know when this idea dawned on me years ago that someone somewhere was actually doing something about it and started the ball rolling by doing this study and writing this discussion paper.

What say YOU?

Girl Drama

I asked someone today how was their daughter and she responded, "Oh, she's fine now.  We're just waiting until the next bout of girl drama."  And she laughed.  Apparently...girls have far more drama than boys in her opinion as she is the mother to both.  What say you?  Do girls have more drama.  What was the last bout of girl drama you had to deal with as a parent?

Shingle Style Homes

Recently I found out that the house style I'm most attracted to is the Shingle style house.  Funny...cuz I didn't even know there was a style called the Shingle style.  LOL!  The homes I REALLY like are the Shingle styles with Arts and Crafts style influences.  Yet another style I knew nothing about.

This particular house is my current obsession: 

Robby doesn't like the placement of the garages.  Prior to learning this, I thought my favorite house style was Craftsman.  

What about you?  What is YOUR favorite house style?

Fart Policy

What's your fart policy with your S/O and kids?  Are you okay if they fart around you and simply say excuse me?  Do you expect them to at least TRY and get out of your smelling range?

What about farting in bed?  You good?

Scenario from real life...

A friend just posted a picture with her new boyfriend on FB.

You comment on the picture saying something generic like they make a nice couple.

A friend of yours follows your comment and sees the picture of the guy.

She picks up the phone and calls you.

YEARS ago, she was being stalked by this crazy dude she ended up having to get a restraining order on.

You never knew old dude.

Turns out...old dude is the new boyfriend of your other friend.

The friend who called says to warn the other friend that he started off really nice and jumped snap crazy within a couple of months.  Says when she filed for her restraining order...turns out other women had complained about him in the past as well.

How do you handle?

 

A Week's Worth of Wages

Have you ever given your child a gift that cost a week's worth of wages?

HotNESS or HotMESS? (SM): JT 'Nem

HotNESS or HotMESS? (SM) - Hair Spray

I've never really used hair spray.  When I used to get my hair done weekly down South...every time I tried a new hairstylist I had to remind them that I didn't like hair spray in my hair.  My hair is thin and, to me...I feel like hair spray makes it a bit too stiff.  When it's that stiff...the only thing I can do is wash it if I want it to be soft again and not hard.

So yeah...I never really used hair spray.

I wanted to do my hair in a pompadour kinda thingy with the back down and some loose beachy waves.  Since it was raining...I knew the beachy waves would last for all of 6 seconds once I stepped out of the house.  I thought to myself...gosh...I wish I had some hair spray and I went to the beauty sample basket to see if I'd procured some along the way and hadn't tossed.

Nope.

Then...for whatever reason...I decided to look in the guest bathroom because folks who visit seem to always leave product-y stuff and I simply put it under the sink so when they return...all they have to do is look and yeah...BINGO...MY STUFF!!!!!!!!!!!

And guess what I found?  HAIR SPRAY!!!!!!!!!  Some kinda Suave hair spray in a dark pink bottle.  I'm thinking it was really old because the sprayer didn't work so I had to pour some in a small travel sprayer bottle.   GO ME!

I sprayed some on the brush for the pompadour and sprayed it directly on the back.

IT WORKED!  My hair looked like I wanted it to look when I got where I was going!  GO ME!

But I feel like I'm going to have to wash it tomorrow to get it back right.  LOL!

So...what do you think about hair spray?  Do you use it?  What kind do you use?  I never wanted to use it because of the alcohol.  Is that a factor for you?

 

 

What I wore to an afternoon wedding...

Infomercial Actors

When someone on an infomercial says they are not a paid actor...do you believe them?

Scenario from real life...

A man has an affair with a married woman.

She gets pregnant.

She reconciles with her husband.

She and the husband decide to raise the son as theirs.

The husband requests that the man has no contact with the son.

The man agrees.

Fast forward...

The man now finds out his niece is about to marry his secret son.

HER FIRST COUSIN.

He contacts the parents of his "son" and they say they didn't know the bride-to-be was his niece as the woman didn't know his family and the niece has a different last name from him.

Nobody in HIS family knows about the secret son.

The son doesn't know his father isn't his real father and no one in their family knows either.

The wedding is soon and the parents say they aren't going to say a thing to anybody.

How should he handle?

From:  Kissing Cousins

 

 

I used to hate it when...

...my mother used to tell me there are children starving in Africa or my father used to call me inside to change the channel cuz he didn't want to move.

SIP:  o_0

What about you?  What did you used to HATE that your parents said or did to you?

When you were a teenager...

Were you MADE to do stuff you didn't want to do because your parents didn't want you sitting around doing nothing?

I know we had to do a physical sport and a club.  My parents were ADAMANT about the physical sport even if you sucked at it.  You had to DO something so you could learn how to be a part of a team and interact with people outside of the classroom.  You were not allowed to do nothing and not have any obligations at all.  

What about your parents?  What about your kids?  Did/do you require them to be active participants in organizations and sports at school?  Why or why not?

Respect for Life?

WWII Veteran Beaten To Death In Spokane

*sigh*

Who beats up an old man?  No matter what he did or said...he's an old man.  Don't put your hands on him.  *sigh*  Sheesh.

I'm so tired.

Philippians 4:8 An Idle Mind Is the Devil’s Playground

The other day I read about the three teenagers who shot and killed Christopher Lane.  Their story is that they were bored so they decided to kill somebody.

Christopher was running, exercising, and they shot him in the back with a .22 because they were bored.

15, 16 and 17 years old.

Only one pulled the trigger, but the other two went along with it.  There didn't seem to be any discussion as to why they shouldn't do this.  Just...bored and wanted some excitement.  Cuz it's exciting to kill a man right?  A man you don't know.  A man with a life and a family.  A man who would be missed by many.  A stranger.  Someone they didn't know.  So...no empathy should be shown to him.  No...respect.  No general valuation of his life as a human being.  

We're bored...let's go kill someone, not...we're bored...let's go ride our bikes.  Or...let's go to the movies.  Or...let's go swimming.  Or...let's do something LEGAL and actually fun.  

Let's kill someone instead.

My disgust is so deep it's a reservoir.  What kind of people are the parents of kids who get bored and decide killing someone is the best alternative?  

"One of the suspect's mothers told CBS affiliate KWTV in Oklahoma City her son and his friends were in a "wannabe gang." Police told KWTV the suspects may have killed an animal prior to shooting Lane, and that they planned on killing more people."

That shit pisses me off.

Make sure your kids have ish to do.  Enrich their minds.  Expose them to options.  Encourage their dreams.  Unless, of course, their dream is to be in a wannabe gang.  *sigh*

UN.FUGGIN.REAL.

 

Question...

You have a girlfriend who is dating a SUPER AZZHOLE!

She is constantly complaining about him to you.

You are always supportive and talk to her because you know she doesn't talk to anyone else.

You never, ever, ever say anything negative about SUPER AZZHOLE WHO NEEDS HIS AZZ WHUPPED AND SHE NEEDS HER BRAIN INSPECTED ASAP!

Is it EVER okay to just snap and tell her dude is an azzhole and is going to continue being an azzhole and ain't ish she can do about it unless she's cool with being with an azzhole and possibly marrying his azz?

Or is that just wrong?

Feel Better

When someone you love or really like has just received bad news...what would you give them if you wanted to just give them a little something to try and make them smile, feel better or something?

*sigh*

Cash Money

If you REALLY buckled down...how long do you think it would take you to save $100k in cash?

Scenario from real life...

You know a friend's husband has left her.

Yall are the kind of friends who chat up a storm when you see each other but not phone friends, etc.

You run into her while running errands.

Yall decide to grab some lunch.

She is talking about the summer and how she is getting ready for the kids to return to school.

She's talking about her husband like he's still home and all is still well.

You know she's going to find out that you already knew he'd left her later on because of who told you.

Would it be more awkward if you told her now that you knew or do you think it would be more awkward for her if she finds out later that you knew and you let her continue on while yall had lunch?

You're not a meanie and you figure she's just not ready to talk about it but yeah...you're kinda worried about how she'll react when she finds out you already knew.

HotNESS or HotMESS? (SM)

Rafael Edward Cruz

This is what Obama Birthers see:

HotNESS or HotMESS? (SM): Picnic Pants

Just in case you need to eat something while out and about and can't find a picnic table.

"All of her goals will be unreachable..."

An 18 year old senior in high school has a relationship with a 14 year old freshman in high school.

The parents of the 14 year old call the police.

The 18 year old is arrested.

The 18 year old is told to have no communication with the 14 year old while they sort out the plea deal/sentence/etc.

20,000+ texts, videos and pics are exchanged between the 18 year old and the 14 year old.

The parents of the 14 year old call the police again.

18 year old is arrested and the plea deal is probably going to be off the table now.  

18 year old might have to register as a sexual offender and could go to jail for up to 30 years.

You good?

Does it change your opinion that both the 14 year old and the 18 year old are girls?