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  • Something New Is Happening

    Something New Is Happening

    Hello Honeybees,

    As we near the end of 2017 and get ready to move into 2018 I hope like me you are setting new goals for the new year. You don’t have to wait until January to start working on your new goals. Why wait? Start NOW.  I set some new goals for the blog and I didn’t wait until 2018 to put them into action.

    I have a new name to reflect my new focus and because when I see you all out people will say  “Hey Honeybee” and I LOVE IT. I love the city of Memphis and I want to start embracing it and sharing all things Memphis from my vantage point.

    Let me know what you think of the new name.

    Welcome to The Honeybee 901. Inspired by all things Memphis.

    I’m starting the new year by doing a collaboration with some other 901 bloggers. Yall, I found my blogger tribe. So please go show them some love.  Bianca is a fashion blogger at Curvaceously Bee Ashlee is a chic fashion blogger at Big World Huge Style. Chastity is a fitness and lifestyle blogger at Sweat In Mascara and Marshella Taylor is a fashion and inspirational blogger at Tayloredxtaylor.  This weeks theme is Friends & Family.

    Playing games with Friends & Family can be a lot of fun and depending on the game it can be serious. You will NEVER catch me at the Spades table. I know my limits.

    Dressing casual to hang out and play is just my style. Jeans, boots and sweater.

    I’m ready to play. Chess anyone?

    Sweater: Target, Jeans: Old Navy, Boots: Unisa

    Thank you for being on this blogger journey with me. There are new adventures to take in 2018 and I look forward to taking you with me. If you see me out in the 901 PLEASE say something.  Hey Honeybee!!!!

    Beewisdom- Let’s not play games with our goals.

     Belinda

     

     

     

     

     

  • My City 4 Ways

    Hello Honeybees,

    My 2017 vision board for the blog has the Essence logo on it because I want to be in or work with Essence magazine. On Saturday I got the chance to see part of that vision come to life as I was apart of the blogger team for the My City 4 Ways presented by Essence & Ford Motor.

    Memphis was the last stop on the Essence & Ford Motor My 4 City Tour. The tour was a combination of Style, Art, Music and Food all showcased by Memphis talent. Designer Karleen Roy ;  artist Jamond Bullock;  singer Keia Johnson  and Chef D. Arthur.  Memphis showed up to support its own.

    The panel was moderated by co-hosts Essence Lifestyle & Relationships Editor Charreah Jackson and comedian Loni Love. Loni was to funny, keeping the crowd hyped with music  by Memphis twins DJ Tootz.  Being up close and personal with June Ambrose was like my Instagram coming to life. She is everything you see or read about her. Open, warm, totally down to earth and the life of the party. She is truly an inspiring living legend.

    The beautiful Kelis & Chef D. Arthur provided tasty treats for the palate and the signature drinks were pretty and refreshing.

    I wanted to participate in the “Ride & Drive” experience but as a former Ford owner I did not want to get bit by the new car bug.  But I will say that Ford Mustang was calling my name. I was also inspired by Patrice Banks of Girls Auto Clinic. Yes, ladies know how to fix cars & look cute while doing it.

    The final performance by Singer-songwriter, Ro James was just what the ladies ordered.

    Being a part of the Essence & Ford My City 4 Ways experience was one a great treat not just for me but for Memphis.  Hope to see them again.

    Belinda Bloggingwithbee

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Quiet Resistance

    Hello Honeybees,

    Thanks to my daddy I love the game of football. I look forward to it every year, from pre-season to the Superbowl.

    Except this year. Yes I am late to the party but I’m here now.

    This year I am boycotting the NFL & yes it’s because I support & kneel with Colin Kapernick. That’s my right & my choice. That’s what the flag is suppose to represent. I support Colin because as a mother of two African American sons I see what the world has to offer them. I see how differently they are treated. I see how surprised people are when they act like gentlemen or speak correct English.  My sons do not have a fair or the same chances & opportunities that non boys of color have. In these United States of America, their lives to do carry equal weight and for that I take a knee. It may not make a difference to the NFL or anyone at all but it makes a difference to me. My oldest son knows my love for football and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He calls me every Sunday to ask if I’m still boycotting the games. Every Sunday I say yes. Every Sunday I explain the why. Every Sunday I am sad for the reason why. 

    And just to be clear… IT’S NOT ABOUT THE FLAG!!!

    I remember being at an event last year for work and they played the national anthem. Everyone in the room stood & placed their hand over their hearts.  I did not want to stand for the anthem because of the reasons stated above but I was scared that someone might say something & because it was a work related event I didn’t want to rock the boat. That’s not to say that I would’ve gotten into trouble at work but I didn’t want to “invite trouble in”. I know VERY passive.

    That moment has stuck with me ever since. It’s been like a thorn in my side. I cannot shake my reaction. I am not proud of my reaction, but I learned a personal lesson. You have to stand up or kneel for your convictions. If you don’t it will linger in your spirit and force you out of your comfort zone in both thought and action.

    I have never been the person on the forefront of a movement. I am not your Fannie Lou Hamer or your Tami Sawyer. During the civil rights movement, I would’ve been Richie Jean Jackson, or the one making posters for those on the front line. I am quiet resistance but we all know that it takes the NON quiet resistance to get things moving. But we must also know that everyone can’t be the leader. Leaders need support. Colin needs our support; Tami needs our support. I support them both and all who are on the front line.

    We all have our own way of expressing our resistance, whether it be big or small, quiet or loud, the choice is yours. Remember someone is paying the price for you to have that choice.

    BelindaBloggingwithbee

    Beewisdom- You’re not to be so blind with patriotism that you can’t face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who does it or says it. Malcom X