Congratulations! Graduations are Exciting Times

29. May 2011 · Write a comment · Categories: Fun

Congratulations to our family friend on her recent graduation from Pearl-Cohn High School.  We attended the ceremony on May 21st and it was clear the students were happy.

Kalonji w/ the graduate

Then, later that day we were off to the Nashville RollerGirls game. It was high excitement! NRG won both bouts.  Attendees were even treated to the first bout from the Nashville Junior Roller Derby team – the team for ages 10-17. Those girls rocked it too!

Our seats were close to the team and I even garnered an NRG mini-towel.

We had a great day.

 

 

 

You Can’t See Me

15. May 2011 · Write a comment · Categories: Kaleya

One day a couple of weeks ago I see Kaleya do this “You Can’t See Me” move and I thought it was cute. Then, Jihad tells me it’s a John Cena thing – ooooh!!! (Kalonji is a wrestling fan).

Tonight, Kaleya let me record her doing it. I just think it’s the cutest thing :-)

Slavery & Christianity

06. May 2011 · Write a comment · Categories: Events

This week, Kalonji, the kids and I, stopped by the Harambe House for a book signing by Rev. Dr. Marlene L. Garland-Hill.  It was such a pleasure to meet her- she is a very warm and nurturing person. Her book. Slavery & Christianity, is the result of research she conducted in Ghana and other places overseas about the role that Christianity played in the slave trade.  She has traced her ancestral origins back to Ghana, and is professionally involved and connected with business and organizations there.  She spoke at some length about her drive to enable people (especially children), to experience a trip to Ghana and has ongoing efforts to facilitate trips there for the Pan African Festival, or PANAFEST.

Jihad & Kaleya w/ Dr. Rev. Marlene L. Garland-Hill.

Dr. Garland-Hill signed her book for the kids and it was a very inspired inscription.   Visit her website to learn more about her and her efforts.  While we can’t make it away for a trip to Ghana this year, I do believe it on Kalonji’s wish list for one day!