We had the opportunity to enjoy a great Thanksgiving with family and friends in Liberty, MS just east of Philadelphia, MS. It was a day of joy and laughter. We were deep in the country which gave us the feel of the "good ole days". Like many family, there was more than enough to eat. Neighbors stopped by and visited. Of course, we could let them leave without taking a plate with them. We are thankful that we had the opportunity to spend one more day with family and friends.

Last night, I attended the viewing of

at dreamz of Jackson. The show explored obesity in Black America. Star Jones took viewers straight to Jackson, Miss. One of the cities carrying the heaviest burden of this epidemic.
Through the intimate story of people fighting obesity, and insight offered by health experts, HEART OF THE CITY: DYING TO EAT IN JACKSON, reveals the socio-economic, cultural, and lifestyle choices that cause so many people in the black community to suffer poor health because of their obesity.
One the success stories were Mrs. Hugh and her sisters. She is the mother of Patrice Williams, 4th grade teacher at NWRE.

To learn more go to
http://www.bet.com/OnTV/BETShows/heartofthecity/

2009 Youth Hunt Weekend in Mississippi

Youth hunt was this past weekend November 14th and 15th and ALL my boys went. They lived in the woods for two whole days. CJ shot two deer! He was so excited. He returned Sunday night with his chest stuck out. He thinks he has become a man now!