Wow I guess you don’t really know when you get called home. I need to start getting it together, after this drink.He apparently died while on the treadmill. I hope people don’t use this excuse as to why they can’t excersise. I can hear my father now.

Prayers go out to the family during their loss.

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I was a little caught of gaurd this morning when I got the text that Bernie Mac had died. I was in the middle of breakfast and had to inform everyone at the table of this news. I brought up the fact that he died from the same disease that my aunt suffers from Sarcodosis, and the fact that African-Americans get more than any other race. We also shared our fave Bernie Mac moment. I love his character in the Player’s Club, Ocean’s 11, and Life.

R.I.P. Bernie Mac you will be missed.

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Really EBONY?? I see you stepping up your cover game, kudos to your creative director and editors and snaps for LJR for bringing the swag back to EBONY. Anyway it looks as if my favorite first lady (positive thoughts only) is on the cover of the September issue of EBONY (I love me some Michelle she’s so graceful). This is sure to be a collectors issue for African American households right next to that dusty cover of Dr. King at your grandma’s house. Go get it!

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So the Emmy winning former super-model who I think is a great role model for women of color is finally embolized in wax. Madame Toussard’s did a fabulous job on this statue, even the lacefront looks like Tyra’s own. She’s soooo fabulous.

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Join the The High Tea Society as they celebrate 10 years of service to the Washington community.

WHAT: The High Tea Society Capital Tea Party: “Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the High Tea Society”

WHEN: June 8, 2008, 4pm-6pm

WHERE: Capital Yacht Charter, Docked @ the Washington on the Marina 1300 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

COST: $65 DONATION for adults and $15 for children

More info visit www.highteasociety.org

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The High Tea Society is having a ballet recital and workshop for the High Tea Society protegés Saturday May 17, 2008 at noon (of course for High Tea) until 2:00pm at the Second Baptist Church on 816 Third St, NW Washington, DC 20001. The adult donation is $10 and the donation for kids is only $5 .

Visit the www.highteasociety.org for more info about the event and the program.

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The Get’em girls are doing it again, this time in NYC. If you missed the event we held in Upper Marlboro, Maryland last fall with Elle Sharp PR, and DC Bookman’s Tiah Short then you must go to Girl’s Bite Out!!!! I can’t wait, I always enjoy chatting it up with the ladies especially Shakira. Have fun!!

Who: The Get’em Girls

What: Girls Bite Out

When: April 17th, May 15th, and July 24th; 6:00-11:00 pm

Where :Westside Loft, West 37th St. , New York, NY

Visit www.getemgirls.com for more info.

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Live! On Woodrow Wilson Plaza Kicks Off Free Performance Series Wednesday, June 6, 2007 With Grammy Winning Mya.

What: Kick-off of the free summer performance series, Live! On Woodrow Wilson Plaza

Who: Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum Motown artist, and Washington native, Mya. Opening performance by Let It Flow, with special appearance by former Redskin Darnerien McCants.

When: Wednesday, June 6, 2007, 12 noon – 12:50 p.m. Let It Flow, 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Mya

Where: Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW(adjacent to the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center)

Note: The Live! Experience combines world-renowned entertainment and an al fresco atmosphere, with cafe-style seating and a variety of dining options. Performances continue each weekday from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. through September 28.

Live! On Woodrow Wilson Plaza is a project of the U.S. General Services Administration.

For a 2007 schedule of events, visit www.itcdc.com. The public may receive regular email updates of upcoming performances by sending an email to Live@itcdc.com.

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If the keys to a man heart is through his stomach, this book will definitely get you your dream man and help you keep him with a little home cooked love.

The fabulous authors of the book Jeniece Isley, Joan A. Davis and Shakar Bridgers offer readers a collection of over 120 of their favorite recipes that are sure to that take you from the first date to the wedding date. This book even offers advice on stocking your pantry and shopping for basic kitchen tools (both of which tend to leave me a bit frazzled).

The Get ‘Em Girl’s Guide to Unlocking the Power of Cuisine: A Sassy Girl’s Cookbook is the perfect book for us savvy socialites who understand that being able to whip up a fabulous dish is just as important as Bergdorf yearly sale!

Visit www.getemgirl.com for more info, and if you are in the DC metro area my girl Elle from Elle Sharp PR and Planning will be hostessing a Book Signing/Q&A/Tasting with the Get ‘em Girls (getemgirls.com ) in person on Saturday (6:30-8:30pm) @ H Street Martini Lounge (www.hstreetlounge.com).

Price: $19.99 click here to purchase your copy today!!!!!!!!

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Okay so I shouldn’t have stay away with out leaving a message, so I am sorry; that was a little tacky but, today I am back!!!!

During my hiatus I was able to get some very important things done; One being the new newsletter design. I had 3 created and now its time to figure out which one is the winner. Two is that I have been able to attend some very important seminars and I was able to get some advertisers!!!!! Three I’ve had the opportunity to chat with some fabulous designers and get a sneak peak at the fall lines. So, as you can see I haven’t been a complete slacker. But, enough about me let’s get to the business.

This weekend the play Bachelorette Party comes to D.C. at the Warner Theatre. I’ve heard pretty good things about the play so I will be checking it out with my girls on Saturday. After the play finishes its DC run it will be heading south to Jacksonville, FL. I hope we all can check it out!

Oh, and get your tickets via Ticketmaster because the other sites are scams. One site had the ticket price at $88, yes I’m serious while Ticketmaster had the same ticket for $45; so not savvy!

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