Here's another perpetual thread game. Complete the question: there's nothing like . . .
- a great big hug from your kids!
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There's Nothing Like . . .
...a homecooked meal!
Being at sea and watching the sun sink below the horizon.
... the first blooms of Spring!
A mother and a father and a grandma and a grandpa!!!
a fireplace on a cold winter night.
snuggling under the covers with your lover.
rainy Sunday mornings
A crisp 5-iron stuck stiff into a tucked pin on the 18th, with a 5 hole skin carry-over.
driving through the desert at midnight with a full moon 
The love of God
to dry your tears
to keep you and yours safe
to guide you to the light
to make you sing
to make you believe
to make you believe
to dry your tears
to keep you and yours safe
to guide you to the light
to make you sing
to make you believe
to make you believe
winning a game of Scrabble!
A big SOUR pickle when you're preggers! YUMMY 
The look in my daughter's eye when she finally "gets it" [solves a problem by herself].
Grinding out a big deadlift for a new PR!
The beach!!
fallin asleep on the couch at 1:00 in the morning while my mom and sister still cook Thanksgiving dinner.
eating Thanksgiving dinner!
Eating...PERIOD. 
I love food.
I love food.
eating fresh veggies out of my own garden.
Succeeding in the face of much adversity, especially when members of your own "team" are quietly rooting against you.
a hug from your kid!
My kids hurrying me up so as not to be late for church.
-Jazhawk
-Jazhawk
an extra check from income tax.
reaching 3pm on Thursday afternoon knowing that you have Friday off!
. . . finding dollar bills you didn't know were there in a pocket
Getting that promotion that you didn't really even consider!!!
It happenned to me yesterday!!!
It happenned to me yesterday!!!
congratulating Kweli!
Thanks.
... a totally gorgeous spring morning!
a sensitive, loving and caring handsome godly man.
graduating from the worst high school on the planet!!!!
Finishing my first year as a grad student after an 11 year break. 
being on the open highway at the start of a two-week vacation!
And congrats, Kweli!! Congrats, Krege!
And congrats, Kweli!! Congrats, Krege!
Having your family force you to commit to your first vacation (of more than 2 days) in ... in ... I can't tell you how long.
Hawaii, here we come!!!
Hawaii, here we come!!!
having a 15 year old with art on display at the Walters Art Museum!
...Roscoes chicken and waffles (pre vegetarian days)
... "Songs In The Key Of Life" - Stevie Wonder
... "All And All" - E,W & F
... Prince's 1st two albums - "For You" & "Prince"
... Michael Jackson - when he was Black!
... a get down, get funky house party - like back in the day!
... Beating Natick High on Thanksgiving day (Doug Flutie's team)
I could go on all night...
... "Songs In The Key Of Life" - Stevie Wonder
... "All And All" - E,W & F
... Prince's 1st two albums - "For You" & "Prince"
... Michael Jackson - when he was Black!
... a get down, get funky house party - like back in the day!
... Beating Natick High on Thanksgiving day (Doug Flutie's team)
I could go on all night...
Voting! 
Finding intense euphoria from the little things in life 
Looking at the Atlantic Ocean at night from the coast of Senegal relaizing you made it back home.
The sounds of my grandchildren yelling "Grandpa!!" when I pick the up for the weekend.
Love, love, and more love
There's nothing like...falling in love.
quote:
Originally posted by SistahSouljah:
Love, love, and more love
Peace SistahSouljah
Your Avatar is completely beautiful.
Ma Salaams
a mug of hot chocolate ... with marshmallows!
Hot Apple Cider... on a cold day... with cinnamon sticks!
Ignoring someone who warrants a response.
THANKS LOX!!! 
....nothing like getting a compliment
....nothing like getting a compliment
quote:I like that one!
Originally posted by Lox:
Ignoring someone who warrants a response.
A good game of checkers.
Nothing like...running into a long lost love who you couldn't get out of your system to save your life, but when you see him, you feel free!
... knowing you made someone smile!
That incredible, irresistable urge to get your groove on when you hear really good music.
There's Nothing like a black man...um um um
...Finding out that someone you secretly admire admires you too!
...Driving by some chump (who thinks that they are the sh*t) and scoring the winning basket.
making someone laugh
Knowing you give something to life that no one else can give.
a phone call from him at 12:03am just to tell me he loves me
Receiving back positive vibes from a brotha or sista ... just because
Si Alafia Ni Taiwo?
That avatar of Yemoja is beautiful!
That avatar of Yemoja is beautiful!
.... having a best friend.
...Hot fun... in the Summertime!!
(If you know these lyrics, you are old!!)
(If you know these lyrics, you are old!!)
watching a child grow.
Sittin' back and realizin' that no matter the situation, things will work out in the end...
quote:
Originally posted by SistahSouljah:
Sittin' back and realizin' that no matter the situation, things will work out in the end...
These are words that I really needed to "hear" today my sistah - Thanks.
Wakin' up and realizing that you forgot to turn your clock back - giving you an extra hour of much needed rest!
No Problem AG...glad to help 
Nothing like knowing you made a difference!
Nothing like knowing you made a difference!
after a bad day, having your animals refuse to allow you to remain pissed. (Big doe eyes and Licks go along way.)
...Taking a 20 mintute catnap before going out.
...Raking up a big pile of gloriously colored autumn leaves and jumping dead center into the middle of them!
When you are driving in horrible traffic and children you don't know smile and wave at you from other people's car windows...It really relieves the "road rage".
...sitting at work thinking about the last piece of chicken you hid in the back of the frig. behind everything and when you arrive home, dropping everything onto the floor to retrieve that last piece of chicken, you open the frig. and the chicken is gone!
....sitting on your bed late at night and thinking about everything that's happened in your life, wondering what God has in store for you.
Sitting, warm and comfy, in your favorite chair, with a perfect cup of coffee watching the snow fall.
popcorn, Coke, and some Raisinettes at the movies!
quote:A.G. my man, you have taste. But...no "Inner Visions"?!?!
Originally posted by AudioGuy:
... "Songs In The Key Of Life" - Stevie Wonder
...Sistas with locks,afros,and headwraps!
...meeting other Hebrew Israelites by chance.
quote:
Originally posted by IMMORTAL LOGIC:quote:A.G. my man, you have taste. But...no "Inner Visions"?!?!
Originally posted by AudioGuy:
... "Songs In The Key Of Life" - Stevie Wonder
I hear ya... I don't really have a favorite... They are all classics... but I couldn't name ALL of SW's stuff!!
quote:
Originally posted by IMMORTAL LOGIC:
...Sistas with locks,afros,and headwraps!
Can I get an amen....
... Getting a haircut in an Old-timers barbershop. You know, the ones where folks come in and stay all day, shooting the sh!t and telling lies.
quote:
Originally posted by Kweli4Real:
... Getting a haircut in an Old-timers barbershop. You know, the ones where folks come in and stay all day, shooting the sh!t and telling lies.
And you know, that if you stay long enough, somebody will come through with something that you will need - at a "discounted" price!
The sound of my grandchildren laughing in the backyard while playing.
There's nothing like .....
The first time my grandchild calls me Mall Mall
The first time my grandchild calls me Mall Mall
a second chance
...telling off your superviser BIG TIME and leaving him slack jawed and red faced before leaving. 
the pure unadulterated love of your parents
Sleeping in during a rainstorm.
Not worrying about what I need to worry about next.
Listening, No...Believing the weather forecast from Sunday, calling for 6 to 10 inches of snow by midnight...waking up at 7:00 am to see ABSOLUTELY NO SNOW ON THE GROUND NOR FALLING FROM THE SKY! AUGH Pfew...sorry had to get that off my chest!
quote:Originally posted by Lox:
Listening, No...Believing the weather forecast from Sunday, calling for 6 to 10 inches of snow by midnight...waking up at 7:00 am to see ABSOLUTELY NO SNOW ON THE GROUND NOR FALLING FROM THE SKY! AUGH Pfew...sorry had to get that off my chest!
What's funny is that they have closed the schools... just because we might get snow!!?? (they did the same last week).
D.C. will never learn...
a Hawaiian sunrise.
How about a sunset viewed from the deck of a cruise ship?
... Arguing a case that that everyone says was a non-starter and prevailing; not on a technicality, but on the facts AND the law. 
Heck, i'ma take the rest of the day off.
Heck, i'ma take the rest of the day off.
Peace and Blessings,
True peace and contentment of mind.
Peace,
Virtue
True peace and contentment of mind.
Peace,
Virtue
- The rush after a good workout
- Getting the "big" piece of chicken
- A slice of homemade Oreo cheesecake
- playing a game of Galaga or Qix
- playing hooky from work
hearing my son laugh
1. Walking into my mothers' house and seeing her sitting in her favorite chair,watching her favorite program(s), any/and all of the judges,ie. Judy, Joe Brown, Mathis, Milian etc.
My mothers comments about the many defendents and so on, are hilarious!!
2. Being the only African American on public transportation,ie. bus, train or plane for a long while; and then, a bunch of loud, garralous, laughing, joke cracking, black folk men/women board, who have a minimal concept of quiet, protocol or whispering. Moments like this,are when I feel some sort of 'solidarity' with the 'community' of my African American self.
And then of course it sort of starts wearing off, and I await their departure/ or at least them 'settling down' somewhat (no condescension); but not before exchanging phone numbers, email addresses, and even hugs sometimes. lol!
In many ways, the African American is always a traveling 'stranger' at home in the U.S.
My mothers comments about the many defendents and so on, are hilarious!!
2. Being the only African American on public transportation,ie. bus, train or plane for a long while; and then, a bunch of loud, garralous, laughing, joke cracking, black folk men/women board, who have a minimal concept of quiet, protocol or whispering. Moments like this,are when I feel some sort of 'solidarity' with the 'community' of my African American self.
And then of course it sort of starts wearing off, and I await their departure/ or at least them 'settling down' somewhat (no condescension); but not before exchanging phone numbers, email addresses, and even hugs sometimes
. lol!In many ways, the African American is always a traveling 'stranger' at home in the U.S.
-accomplishment
-scalp massages
-when you hear a song that brings back tons of memories
-rhythms that takes over your body
-long scenic drives in the country
-gazing around from high rooftops
-dancing and singing to music during hours long showers
-smelling a sweet smell you haven't encountered in years
-that four-toothed grin babies give
-q-tipping ears
-reminiscing
-hugs from behind and kisses behind the ear
-scalp massages
-when you hear a song that brings back tons of memories
-rhythms that takes over your body
-long scenic drives in the country
-gazing around from high rooftops
-dancing and singing to music during hours long showers
-smelling a sweet smell you haven't encountered in years
-that four-toothed grin babies give
-q-tipping ears
-reminiscing
-hugs from behind and kisses behind the ear
there's nothing like lying on your back on the grass, sun on your face, daydreaming, on a bright summer's day... staring up at a vivid blue cloudless sky 
either alone, or with someone very special.
Or as above, on a blanket... on a clear cool starry night.
either alone, or with someone very special.Or as above, on a blanket... on a clear cool starry night.
Bein' who you really are and not givin' a damn how anyone feels about it.
Playing in the sandbox wit' my roadies.
Being around grown ass women who know what's up and know how to deal in any situation.
Miles on the stereo. Cosmo on the table. Woman on my couch just kickin' it.
Playing in the sandbox wit' my roadies.
Being around grown ass women who know what's up and know how to deal in any situation.
Miles on the stereo. Cosmo on the table. Woman on my couch just kickin' it.