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Sherlene Stevens: Entertainment of the Dead

As many of you know, my maternal grandmother passed away a few weeks ago (October 1) from kidney and heart failure. Before her recent passing, she was on dialysis for a few years. I know many of you probably have cherished entertainers and similar stories of loved ones who are no longer living in the earth realm.  As I was preparing my favorite videos list (Youtube) for our global December-holiday theme, I was listening and thinking about so many favorite entertainers, that we all have enjoyed, that are no longer living in the earth realm. Deceased musicians and singers that gave us that favorite song to sing or dance to.  Deceased actors displaying their emotions on the screen (TV, film) or play. Deceased entertainers who, when they were alive, were as real (easy going and nonjudgmental) to us as a favorite relative. Though they're no longer with us their lively actions remain within the entertainment industry (secular or faith-focused entertainment). Which brings me t...

Sherlene Stevens: Families Enjoy Thanksgiving, First

Most mail providers have temporary staff during the holidays. You may have a new mail carrier delivering your packages through the end of the year.You may have to express detailed delivery information to new staffer. 2017 is just a couple of weeks away, wow! Thanksgiving Tips Teach the importance of every individual's self-worth vs. total family-unit activities, at your home style for food prep and other family-oriented activities. Choose to create a dish that will become your special-dish tradition at your home style. Unless on a diet, I would suggest fixing a dinner at home even if you're going some place else for dinner. If you had the time to learn to cook a new food item, what would it be? Maybe next year. Do not cook your turkey four or more days in advance--unless you're going to freeze it. Always discard any left-overs after the fourth day.  How many of you know that you simply can't get the same batter by using certain off-brand products? Look for the...

Dear People of Color: Things I Wish You Knew

If I could write a letter to us--people of color--from a white person it would be as follows: Parental discretion is advised. Dear People of Color: I have been thinking about you, and I wish you knew that White people are really sorry for the events that led to the African slave trade, but we don't know what else we can do to help in culture unison. White people sometimes feel that African Americans would rather be slaves instead of trying in this new economy. We've always been a broke country and, yes, we used Africans to sustain the USA, or you could say that we used Africans for us to remain here instead of returning to Europe. African Americans care way too much about the "correct" behavior of kids, and materialistic things. White people are not originally from here either.  Are any of us, originally, from this country? The USA was a new home for most Native Americans, too. Maybe we were only actually right about segregated schools, and should have ...

Sherlene Stevens: New Era, The Fear of Wearing Professional Clothing

Since the recession, I have noticed a new consumer behavior by American people of color. In Ebonics, we don't really dress up anymore for traditional-school pictures, work, or our places of worship. A designers worst nightmare! In my opinion, people of color have the modern healthcare illness (PTSD)  when it comes to interacting with people who wear professional styles for a living within their work habits (ex. dresses, dress suits, pant suits, etc.). Or maybe it's actually the behavior history of remembering when your parents, magically, on Easter Sunday (or church events) or a traditional school program, were able to afford such attire for you. Yet, they couldn't quite seem to afford buying you that favorite doll, toy, or latest invention back then--that you so desperately begged for every time you went to your local store, right? Where does this emotion, modern dress-style habits, come from. Have you ever wondered? When we stopped purchasing or wearing such clothin...

Sherlene Stevens: Living Will, Five Wishes

Did you know that a living will is only valid during hospital stays in most instances? Click  example  (2013) to review the most common living will known in most states. It is a free document provided by traditional health-care facilities. Fact About the Five Wishes Will The will should only be used to address care while staying in a health-care facility . Avoid addressing external care or arrangements outside of a health-care facility. Anyone can complete a living will. Parents can complete the will on behalf of their children.  Some states require a witness signature to be considered a valid request of a patient. Each time that you stay at your local health-care facility, you may be asked if you would like to complete such a form.  It is a standard protocol conversation by hospital staff. If you complete one living will, you may request for a copy to be entered into your medical file for consistent or future usage.

Sherlene Stevens: Presidential Televised Debates

Just a few questions that I have after last night's debate between Clinton and Trump --Wondering if any one else has the following questions. Why are the debates aired at 9 p.m., instead of  7 p.m. or 8 p.m.? Don't they realize working people are tired at that time of night? Did you watch it again, today, on CSPAN? Why was Clinton dressed in all red?  Does anyone remember that First Lady Obama wore red, I believe, on election night. I thought wearing red is the symbol of a candidate of the Republican party. Will we ever see Clinton in a dress again? Or is wearing pant suits the current trend for professional women? Why were the candidates only asked questions that the American citizens had already heard their responses via earlier media and press? I believe I would have been disgusted to have secluded myself--away from my usual surroundings--to study probably for hours upon hours just to be asked the same questions over again. Well, they are probably now more knowledgea...