Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Most people see it as a day off, while others see it as a day to celebrate how far we have come. My father, who lived through the depression, civil rights movement, and finally to see a black president often speaks about Martin Luther King Jr and the impact that he had (and still has) on the African American population. When my dad speaks of the inter-workings of the civil rights, I find it hard to imagine what it was like in the south back then. Even though we still face some of the same prejudices as we did years ago. We, as African Americans, have come along way, but there are so many other trails and paths to be blazed. I hate to say it, but I see no one in my generation making an impact like Dr. King has.

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

Spiritual Sunday

Recently, I have been visiting several different churches and I find that each one of them feed my soul in different ways. For instance, my mother's church (and the church that I attend regularly) focuses more one teaching and educating. While some of the other churches that I have gone to are more about the show. I feel like I need to have a good balance of both. I know that there are churches out there that focuses on both, but I think that I focus better at my mother's Church without all of the show. Now when I say 'show', I mean churches that are larger, perhaps they have more extensive music department, maybe there is more of an agenda that they follow. So many times I will talk to friends that go to church and I 'll ask them what was the message today. They'll answer vaguely. And follow it up with 'but the men's choir was sangin' this morning.'

Which do you prefer: churches that teach or those that put on more of a show? When choosing a church, which is more important to you?

No! Not Panera!

My mother called me and asked me did I hear? Hear about what? Your favorite place, Pangora Bread. My mother, who is in her 60's, is actually pretty hip and stays up with current events. Hey, she told me about Beyonce's baby before I even knew about it. I asked her what she was talking about and she went on to talk about a lawsuit stating that Panera Bread was bias against 'fat, black and ugly people'.

Here in Pittsburgh, I can't really say that I noticed the person behind the counter that was taking my order. But after I thought about it, I never remember a black person working at any Panera that I went to. Mind you, I just ate from there a couple of days ago.

After her questioning me about if I seen it on facebook, or the news, she ended the conversation with are you still going to eat from there?

My answer: I don't know.

Read the full article here.

Thursday Tidbit...

One of the most anticipated thing to happen since the birth of Blue Ivy...The Return of 30 Rock! I know, corny! But its one of my favorite shows and I missed it. I even planned a special meal to curl up with and watch it! Bad news is that its supposed to be the last season of 30 Rock =( Sigh. The good thing is that all of the old episodes are brand new to me because I just got put on the show a year ago.

Nothing on TV tonight? Check out 30 Rock on NBC 8pm est.

Sidenote: Only because this pertains to TV, I watched the premier of The Game and I feel like it was lackluster. Sigh. Hopefully, it will get better this season.

Words of Wisdom

Chicken Pot Pie

This Sunday I cooked dinner, but I wanted to make something that I had never made before. I was searching the Internet and I found something for chicken pot pie. I had everything on had--except for pie crusts. I went out brought some and this is what I came up with.





Looks good right?!?! Well, it tastes even better! I loosely followed the recipe listed here on the Pillsbury website. The two main differences were I made my own chicken broth/stock from when I cooked the my chicken breast and I brushed the pie crust with egg wash. I couldn't believe how easy and good this came out.  Most definitely something that I will keep in mind during these cold winter months...even though it was like 50 degrees today.

Weight Watchers...

Alright, its the second week of 2012 and I haven't lost a pound or changed my eating habits or went to the gym. I am seriously contemplating going on Weight Watchers. Could it be that Jennifer Hudson has swayed me to joining Weight Watchers?!?! Possibly. I think that went it comes to food, I need a little of coaching. I could give it a try since its free to join.

Tried Weight Watchers and had success? Let me know. Weight Watchers did nothing for me! Tell me that, too!