I myself even knowing what the holiday is about, found myself reluctant to blog about it because somehow I'm not supposed to be allowed to celebrate such things according to the media. A Little HistoryThe Emancipation of Proclamation was signed into law on Jan. 1st, 1865. It would be another 4 1/2 months before the troops of Maj. General Gorden Granger would arrive in Galveston Tx. On that day he brought then the news that the war had ended and all enslaved men were now free. That day was the 1

Hi Everyone, I had to take a few days off and move to a new home but I am back though I'm sure nobody noticed...lol. Lately, I have been going through it if you know what I mean. Just a quick list...In the last 12 weeksMy best friend died...Two weeks later my brother Died...Had an aneurysm in my left eye. Took 2 surgeries over 12 weeks to get my sight back...Had to move during this whole thing and still build me 2 websites...Whew!But don't feel bad for me. I believe in God and I know all is wel

Hi Everybody! I wantot give a big shout-out to all of the new business owners we have among us. Everyone please make everyone else around you feel comfortable and enjoy the "It Takes A Village atmosphere. Know that we are here to help you and it doesn't cost more than a please and a thank you 😊Just in case you missed it, I have posted in the link below a very important lesson for beginners to take the time and watch. You need to fully understand the importance of a good logo and brandin

Oh, man...I hate to be the one to break it to you...First I want to say hello to all of you who are new to the platform and want you to make sure to ask questions and always expect and always clear every hurdle no matter how hard.I was recently stuck on how to move forward and it is frustrating when you are a go-getting like me and you keep running into a hurdle. I do not just jump over them. Nope, too old for that and I am slightly allergic to exercise and muscle cramps. But I do find a way t

Hi Everyone,At first, I was only going to mention this to a couple of you but then it occurred to me that may be one, maybe even two people somewhere in the community that might be helped by it so I am here after all.I know, sounds serious huh? 🤣I have been practicing a theory, and I'm positive I have not got it right yet, but I have received a score of 100% 2 blogs in a row. And have received 100% 3 out of the last 4.I say this not to brag...that is why I was going to keep it to myself