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Realizing My True Blessings

Calvin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 13:52:00 +0000

To: You

In some ways, society tells us, “There are plenty of fish in the sea,” “Live for now and don’t worry about the future,” or “Wait until you grow up to (fill in the blank).”

But what if in this very moment is your only opportunity to make the most of your life. To share with someone that your life isn’t that same without them. To realize that we aren’t young for ever. Youth is a gift only appreciated by the old. To launch out in the area that fear has held you back.

Our lives are the summations of individual experiences. Experiences that take you further toward your purpose or farther away from it. No amount of sex, money, drugs, fame, and power can change that. We are exactly who we are in the midst of our experiences. Our actions, our thoughts, our feelings are the only true definition of the individual lives we all live.

My strengths and successes no greater define me than my weaknesses and mistakes. Weaknesses that I can never truly hide, only slow transform into benefits. Mistakes can never be out ran or hidden. However, mistakes can transform into life lessons and best practices when faced head on.

I love my life not because of money, influence, ability, or resources. I love my life because of the people that I share my experiences with. It its because of you, my life is full. So on this Christmas Day, I thank you for the best gift I could ever receive, your friendship and companionship.

With love,

Calvin

#ManMeals – Grilled Greek Chicken

Calvin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:12:30 +0000

What is a #ManMeal?

A Man Meal is a meal that any man can make even with limited cooking skills! I started doing this because I am a man and I want meals that I can easily make and taste better than rice + sugar! So, if you have any suggestions please do not hesitate to let me know…

Now, I can’t take credit for this meal, this is all Ms. Underhill for this one. So thank her! Please check out Decadent Butters, the sponsor for this #ManMeal!

Enjoy

Grilled Greek Chicken

Ingredients

2-4 chicken breasts
1/3 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
2 lemons, juiced

Directions

In a glass dish, mix the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and lemon juice. Place the chicken pieces in the mixture, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard the marinade. Cook chicken pieces up to 15 minutes per side, until juices run clear. Smaller pieces will not take as long.

#ManMeal – Kabobs

Calvin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:10:35 +0000

What is a #ManMeal?

Now, I can’t take credit for this meal, this is all Ms. Underhill for this one. So thank her! Please check out Decadent Butters, the sponsor for this #ManMeal! :Kabobs

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon sea or coarse salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 large sweet onion, peeled and cut into wedges
1 1/2 cups whole fresh mushrooms
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (lamb, beef or your choice of meat) – cut into cubes
10 skewers

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the water, honey, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and ginger. Place red bell peppers, onion wedges, mushrooms, and chicken in the bowl with the marinade. Cover with saran wrap, and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.
Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
Discard marinade, and thread the meat and vegetables onto skewers, leaving a small space between each item. *If using wooden skewers make sure to soak in water for an hour.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 10 minutes, turning as needed, or until meat is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

#ManMeals – Grilled Salmon

Calvin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:06:51 +0000

What is a #ManMeal?

Now, I can’t take credit for this meal, this is all Ms. Underhill for this one. So thank her! Please check out Decadent Butters, the sponsor for this #ManMeal! :

Grilled Salmon

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets, bones and skin removed
1 lemon, thinly sliced
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
Sea salt to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

Directions

Preheat the grill for high heat.
Arrange half the lemon slices in a single layer in aluminum foil. Layer with 2 sprigs rosemary, and top with salmon fillets. Sprinkle salmon with salt, layer with remaining rosemary sprigs, and top with remaining lemon slices. Drizzle with olive oil.
Grill for 20 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

Who Doesn’t Love Kick Ball?

Calvin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:40:50 +0000

Okay Greensboro FB family, check this out. Spears YMCA has an Adult Kickball League. My friend wants to know if you want to put a team together. We need 10 to 12 players. It is fun low impact activity and you know we all need to stay active.

Games: Games will be on Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the Spears Family YMCA (on Horse Creek Pen Rd.)

Season Length: Early March trough mid May. 7 game season plus tournament.

Team Fee: $175 approximately $17.5 per player (entire amount needs to paid mid February)

There will be a $20 late fee applied to all forms received after the mid February deadline

Who’s in?????

Please let me know if you are interested and I will pass your information along to the organizer!

Padded Underwear?! Really This Must Stop

Calvin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:14:51 +0000

I know, I know.. We all want to be attractive and desired by the opposite sex… but I have to go on record saying this is just a little bit much.

What happened to natural beauty that was actual natural? Why does everything have to be enhanced to an un-natural degree?

Women, I would strongly advise against this because if a man sees you in this, he will expect it. Not saying that looks are everything but you atleast want to get what you think you got. If you are one of those people that says looks aren’t everything, then great… you won’t purchase and wear this product.

I know I would be instantly turned off and worse case, this isn’t even a parody…

NCAT MLK Event Feature Roland Martin

Calvin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:11:20 +0000

The North Carolina A&T State University Student Affairs, Student Union, University Observance Committee and Lyceum Committee are proud to present to you “The Dream No Longer His, Now Ours,” event featuring CNN Analyst, TV One Commentator, Award Winning Journalist and Author Roland Martin.

A limited number of tickets (I estimate under 500 to view it in person, there is an overflow thanks to technology) are available to A&T Students and the general community for FREE at the North Carolina A&T Ticket Office.

Unfortunately, the only way to get tickets is to actually go on campus and buy the tickets in person.

Something Different: Free Classical Concert @ Duke

Calvin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:36:45 +0000

Sometimes, we have to try new things and this is a chance to do something different and atleast you don’t even have to pay for it. I think that we all need to try new things and here is a great opportunity to listen to a classical performance at one of the prestigious institutions of higher learning in America.

So, I plan on attending…

What: Solo Classical Piano Recital at Baldwin Auditorium, Duke ~ Free

When: January 16, 2010 7:45 PM

Where:

Baldwin Auditorium

Duke University 1336 Campus Drive

Durham, NC 27708

(919) 660-3300

Duke Music Department Faculty Recital with Randall Love, Piano

Spend your Saturday evening at a FREE classical music concert with Randall Love, Professor of the Practice with Duke’s Music Department and a frequent performer of classical and modern music in Duke’s faculty recitals. This concert is part of a series introducing Duke’s new grand pianos 8pm in Duke’s Baldwin Auditorium

We All Need A Little Support – Habitat for Humanity Trip to India

Calvin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:14:44 +0000

A friend of mine is taking a trip to India to work alongside members of local women’s savings groups as part of Habitat’s “Women Build” Initiative. She is raising just under $2,000.00. If you can spare a few dollars and support her cause please do. Below is more information.

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Here Description and Request:

In March 2010, Habitat India volunteers will work alongside members of local women’s savings groups as part of Habitat’s “Women Build” initiative.

We will be building in partnership with rural and underprivileged Indian women who have who have formed microfinance self-help groups so that they can save money to build better lives for their families.

I’ll be traveling to Bangalore, India from March 5th through March 18th and I’ll be personally covering the cost of my plane ticket and in addition, each team member must raise $1,950 to participate in the trip to cover the cost of food, room and board and building supplies. I’d really appreciate your help in supporting my efforts.

You can donate here.

Thanks in advance and I’ll be sure to share with you my experience on this trip. If you have any additional questions please ask her!

The Season for Giving & Recieving!

Calvin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:36:45 +0000

As it is time to go into our storages and find the Holiday Decorations, I ask that as you go looking you keep this in mind.

As you rummage through your old stuff, please know that a lot of your unused items could find a home more meaningful than eBay. I know of several non profits that could use gently used items from music instruments, to workout equipment, to automobiles and land. Plus all donations would be tax deductible.

So, if you are considering selling that old instrument or car, perhaps consider donating it to one of the worthy non profits I am involved with and make a true difference in someone’s wallet.

It is the season for giving!