the passion of beauty...

pictures say a thousand words...

Today is August 4th and I missed a few days prior to posting this blog. On August 2nd I came to understand true friendship. One of my oldest and dearest friends shared a very basic human needed with me. She freely, without any second thoughts gave to me and my family. We have been through so many ups and downs, the two of us -- but at the core, we've been there for each other throughout everything and I know in my heart she will always be there for me and my family -- Thanks Jackie B. I love you very much. If all you have in life is one true friend, you have a lot. Cherish that person and handle with care! True friendship will weather any storm.

XOXO
Margaret

Here is an expression that fully took meaning today, "God helps those who help themselves." This fact can be expressed in a variety of different ways: "The journey of 1000 miles begins with one step," "Men are made stronger on realization that the helping hand they need is at the end of their own arm," "The person who is waiting for something to turn up might start with their shirt sleeves" and this I most recently heard, "God gives every bird its food but, He does not throw it into its nest." The Bible says, Faith without works is dead, James2:17. They all have the same meaning... Whatever it is that you need or desire you must get up off your butt, you must take ACTION.

I am going through a really challenging time in my life. I am currently unemployed and I have young children and a dog who are dependent on me to provide for them. I was feeling down about my current situation, but what good is that? I needed to take action today to feed my family. The food was there, I just had to leave my nest to get it! When I took action, I got it! Thank you Jehovah!

Post The Video or Not ? That is the question!

So, one of my websites, www.harlemtastemakers.com is coming along slowly. I wear all hats, from graphic designer to coffee runner. I am however, having a lot of fun developing the site. It is slowly evolving. 

At this site I interview the Taste-Makers in Harlem, people who shape the cultural, political and business landscape in the Harlem community. Recently, I decided to add video interviews to the site. I conducted my first filmed interview and I'm skeptical about posting the video. ??? WHY? I don't feel like it is what I want! I did complete the project and edited it! So I do have a final product. 

In writing this blog, the answer has come to me... Ask for another interview. If I get another shot, I know what not to do and what to do. Considering that this video will live on the internet for however long... I think I will on put out my best work! Because, now I know what I really want!

I really like this part of the video however and decided to use it as a promo!

Thanks for listening! What are your thoughts?

Margaret