Sunshine Hugs
Like the touch of love
Wrapping its warmth around me
I love sunshine hugs!
by Michelle Lynn Thompson
August 18, 2012
Aug18
Category Archives: Natural Hair
Aug4
Weekly Photo Challenge: Growth
One of the wonderful experiences of this exquisite journey is the journey of my natural hair growth. In March 2009, I did a BIG CHOP. It’s great to see how much my hair has grown since then! It’s completely chemical free and color free. I absolutely love it!
May13
Reflections on Motherhood
I am enjoying my Mother’s Day weekend! On Friday evening, I had the pleasure of picking up my oldest daughter from her college dorm and helping her to get settled in her first apartment. She just completed her first year of college. She called me yesterday to share that she was blessed with her first job which will help her with her summer expenses. It is a blessing for me to see my young adult children embracing their independence. I felt such peace and joy sharing in her new adventure.
On Saturday, Christina and I attended the Mother-Daughter Tea at church. We had a lovely time, hearing about the history of tea and the importance of taking time to BE with one another. We are much too busy, taking tea gives us the chance too slow down and communicate face to face.
On Sunday, I was treated to breakfast in bed and a wonderful card from my three youngest children. Ha! Now I know that they can cook a decent breakfast!
In church, we celebrated the newest mother, the mother with the most children, and the oldest mother. Our oldest mother was 103 years old! I pray that God will bless me to be as healthy and beautiful when I reach 103 years old.
My oldest son, called me this evening to wish me Happy Mother’s Day. It was great to hear his voice and hear his plans for the summer. He just completed his third year of college. I am so excited to watch him find his way and hear how he is creating a life for himself. I am thankful that he made the time to give me a call to wish me Happy Mother’s Day.
I am so thankful that God chose me to be my children’s mother. They have been a blessing to me. Through their individual interests, I have grown and explored so many areas of life. I look forward to seeing what they have to share with me as each day goes by.
I wish every mother and every mother figure a wonderful Mother’s Day! Enjoy the rest of your day!
Hugs!
May9
What’s Going on…NOW? – Continuing Marvin Gaye’s Conversation in 2012
What’s Going On? – Marvin Gaye
The Kennedy Center is celebrating the anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s performance of What’s Going On at the newly-opened Kennedy Center back in May 1971. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of this event, the Kennedy Center is leading a national conversation around the issues and ideas on the record. “We’re asking young people to think critically about these themes and respond in their own artistic voice.”
“The songs on What’s Going On were united by Marvin Gaye’s dismay about what he saw going on in the world. He sang about the troubles many Americans—especially African Americans—were facing. These woes included the Vietnam War, racism, environmental destruction, poverty, and drug abuse. At times, Gaye was overwhelmed by anger and despair about what was happening. Other times, he spotted glimmers of hope and the possibility of peace and love.” – What’s Going On…NOW? Project
The Project‘s theme is THINK – CREATE – CONNECT. If you visit the What’s Going On…NOW? website you will have the opportunity to engage in the conversation:
Take the time to read and explore the TIMELINE OF THE ERA, THE VIETNAM ERA, THE MUSIC OF THE ERA, and THE ISSUES OF THE DAY.
Explore ARTSEDGE, the Kennedy Center’s free digital resources for creating your video, audio or imagery of your contribution to the conversation. The CREATE page allows you to Choose Your Issue, Grab a Track, Pick A Tool, Create, and Share.
The CONNECT page allows you to check out what others are sharing about what’s happening in their world.
I just found out about the project and had to get this post together. Let me know if you choose to add to the conversation. I would love to hear your thoughts.
Peace and Love
Michelle
Apr18
Hanging Out With Christina
Apr15
The Silver Legacy
When you first showed up, I didn’t know who you were.
But then – I wasn’t expecting you either – I was only in my late 20′s
So I tried to hide your presence.
But then – you started showing up more often, and thought you would bring more of your friends.
Until – you became a force that I could no longer reckon with…
I finally accepted the fact that you were here to stay.
I thought that I would get to know you more intimately, and explore the power of your being.
It wasn’t until about three years ago that I embraced you fully – welcoming your NATURAL state of being.
Your NATURAL curls and BEAUTIFUL color.
I now recognize that my crowning glory is the SILVER LEGACY of the Palmer women. We wear our silver tresses with grace, boldness and conviction.
I love the versatility that you bring to my life. Whether sporting braids, two strand twists, bantu knots, twist outs – or my favorite – my afro puff!
You make me feel all woman!
You empower me when I boldly step out with my full silver ‘fro.
You give me a sense of grace, self-confidence, and an eternal connection to the women of my past.
You have become one of the beautiful, unique features that add to my presence of being.
I accept each and every one of you, and will continue to share your beauty with boldness and conviction.
by Michelle Lynn Thompson 04/14/2012
Exquisite Poetry: The Silver Legacy
Apr13
Interview by Italian Blogger, Ruth Spokky Maccarthy from Natural, Black, and Beautiful
I had a wonderful opportunity to talk with Ruth Spokky about life, lessons learned, new discoveries and natural hair! Click on the link below to read the interview and learn more about Ruth’s blog!
The Natural Woman: Michelle Thompson
Mar25
Natural Hair – Versatility!
Mar25
Braids by Michelle
Mar25
Braids by Michelle
