May You Finally Rest In Peace Soul Brother #1 - Don Cornelius

Don Cornelius - Pioneer

 Donald Cortez "Don" Cornelius 
(September 27, 1936 – February 1, 2012)

On Saturday mornings we would turned on the TV & watch Soul Train as we cleaned. We learned the new dances, laughed at the outfits and never missed the Soul Train line.

 

We got to see African American performers we wouldn't see otherwise on TV. We were introduced to & inundated by all the products for our skin & hair....things that otherwise we'd never hear of... Soul Train taught us how to have a good time at parties. After all, who has never done the bus stop or made a soul train line?

No matter what was going on in our lives, we made time for the program that made time for us. Don was so cool...he made us proud. He'll be missed but never forgotten. :/

 #LovePeaceandSoulForever

 

That Girl, Ang

My Birthday Wish.....

Is to have a relaxing good time.... and I am having a ball! For starters, my sister, Regina, took me out to dinner at Luciano's. We sat in the lovely Tuscan Lounge near the fireplace. It was quite cozy. I enjoyed a glass of Pinot Grigio with my meal; Pappardelle Taormina. Everything was delicious.

Then she wisked me down to the NJPAC, where we enjoyed Oprah presents The Color Purple Musical about Love.

This soul-stirring musical is based on Alice
Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the Oscar-nominated film adaptation by
Steven Spielberg. The Color Purple tells
the unforgettable and inspiring story of Celie, a woman who triumphs over
tremendous odds to find joy in life and her true inner beauty. Nominated for 11
Tony Awards, this landmark theatrical event is fueled by a roof-raising score
that melds jazz, gospel and blues. “The Color Purple is a
soaring, epic tale that made a joyful noise in my heart,” says Time.
This is an exclusive Metro area engagement!

I truly had an amazing time. The play was absolutley wonderful.... probably one of the best I've ever seen. It was colorful, lively, filled with talent and joy. WOW!

Regina, thank you so much for starting out the celebration with such a bang. I really, really enjoyed myself! Thank sis!

My actual birthday is on the 26th.. and I am expecting a few more 'surprises' I'm psyched!

That Girl,

Ang