..”During my lifetime, I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons will live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for. But, my lord, if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to DIE”
—April 1964, statement from Nelson Mandela at the dock at the opening of his defense case in the Rivonia trial..
..“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”..Nelson Mandela
..“It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership..”
e..Nelson Mandela(THIS is my fave Mandela quote
..“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others…”Nelson Mandela
..“Money won’t create success, the freedom to make it will...”Nelson Mandela
I’ve admired Nelson Mandela all of my 50 years of life..Long before he was set free from prison bars; his existence had impacted mine..Many moons later his existence has impacted millions more..So today we mourn the loss of one of the GREAT people we’ve been privileged to have shared days on Earth with. He was tired..His job on Earth was finally done & he was called home. IF any of us can touch even an iota of folks in a positive manner as Mandela did; oh the progression we could accomplish! Can’t we? Shall we? Lets! I found this video clip and couldn’t help but to share it with y’all..This is my humble carbon tribute to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela..He is truly free at last! Thank you for inspiring us all to never give UP hope & to press on forward in good works for others..1st Black President of South Africa! Nobel Peace Prize Winner. Time’s Person of the Year. Arthur Ashe Courage Award. United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights. WEB Dubois International Medal. Presidential Medal of Freedom. Harvard Business School Statesman of the Year Award. Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Award. Ghandi Peace Prize..R.I.P. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela(July 18, 1918- December 5, 2013) Thank you for gifting us with your God-given gifts and Unselfish humanitarian acts!
Berna's Vibe~The Way I See IT.... 
This is a wonderful tribute to a magnificent human being. Thank you Ms. Bernadette.
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Somehow I knew you would feel as such …
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Did you now….;-)
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Indeed I did 🙂 Have a fabulous Friday! I’m looking forward to your tutoring session
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Just let me know when U R ready.
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I stay ready, didn’t you know? Anyways I’m staying in tonight to chill before busy weekend..You can either call or text me at your leisure..And I’ll of course have a couple hours between things Saturday afternoon
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Yes Ma’am
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Oooooo and don’t tell me when you decide to call..Just do it..And? Then it will be a lovely surprise..and I really dig pleasant surprises. A lot..Matter of fact its the only type of surprises I enjoy..So surprise me 🙂
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I can’t find your number….again.
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I’m so glad you found it..
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me as well, I enjoyed talking to you last night.
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Ahhh I’m glad you enjoyed..Know what? I knew I’d enjoy whenever we did finally chat..Actually enjoyed the flow far more than even I’d anticipated..I appreciate your frankness & open nature..Seemed like I could say just about anything to you..More often than not, guys give me sugar coated versions of answers they ‘guess’ I want to hear..When what I really want to hear is what they really feel or think..So thank you for being you..Was a great way to be awakened and a wonderful lullaby to fall back to sleep ; after
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Yeah, almost like waking to a sexual experience and falling back to a deep content sleep afterwards….(bet this won’t get past moderation!!)
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Lol, lol! I thought about not posting it, but, I promised you I’d never censor your comments..Having said that; there is quite a bit I could say in response..So I’m really biting my tongue! BUT what I can say is this..I know its been celibate a minute, however, my memory is pretty dang good. Some things one can’t forget and sex is one of those things..And? Naw, wasn’t almost..not even close. Or maybe I’ve just been blessed with my past experiences..Our chat was G+ rated..My past sexual experiences? Well, I’m not going to put the rating out here in public. But it isn’t a G rating..Anyways, hows your day going so far?
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Going good. I am hungry and it’s time to eat. How was choir practice?
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Choir practice was great! Long..but I’d probably not feel that way if I didn’t have so much to do..Just got home and it will take me a good 2 hours to prepare for 2 events I’m attending tonight. And I’m due to leave in 2 hours so I’m pushing it..
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Get off the computer and go get ready, wax, shower, shave, process that head…have fun…see you later.
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You know the drill! And yes I’m headed to the shower now..It will be late; but I’ll jump on later to play catch up
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😉
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