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

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.

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

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!!!

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!

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!!!

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...

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.

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Originally posted by SistahSouljah:
Love, love, and more love

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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

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Originally posted by Lox:
Ignoring someone who warrants a response.

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I like that one!

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!

.... having a best friend.

...Hot fun... in the Summertime!!

(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...

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Originally posted by SistahSouljah:
Sittin' back and realizin' that no matter the situation, things will work out in the end...

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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!

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!

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Originally posted by AudioGuy:

... "Songs In The Key Of Life" - Stevie Wonder

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A.G. my man, you have taste. But...no "Inner Visions"?!?!

...Sistas with locks,afros,and headwraps!

...meeting other Hebrew Israelites by chance.

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Originally posted by IMMORTAL LOGIC:

quote:

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Originally posted by AudioGuy:

... "Songs In The Key Of Life" - Stevie Wonder

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A.G. my man, you have taste. But...no "Inner Visions"?!?!

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I hear ya... I don't really have a favorite... They are all classics... but I couldn't name ALL of SW's stuff!!

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Originally posted by IMMORTAL LOGIC:
...Sistas with locks,afros,and headwraps!

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

Peace and Blessings,

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.

-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

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.

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.

Peace....

There is nothing like driving really fast with the radio blastin..Gotta be listening to something like Stevie Wonders "All I do"... or one of my other favorite songs (can't remember the artist) "Return of the Mack"...

Yep...


There is also nothin like locking eyes with an attractive stranger of the opposite sex and knowing that both of you are indulging in the same idea about one another...This experience is completely topped off by the forced smile which follows as you depart.

Yep...



Kai

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Originally posted by Kai:
Peace....

There is nothing like driving really fast with the radio blastin..Gotta be listening to something like Stevie Wonders "All I do"... or one of my other favorite songs (can't remember the artist) "Return of the Mack"...

Yep...

Yeah.....

I was listening to some oldies too....



Karyn White's "I'm not your Superwoman....."



But there are some newer grooves too...

especially Alicia Keys' "Mr. Man"....


Yep.......

quote:

There is also nothin like locking eyes with an attractive stranger of the opposite sex and knowing that both of you are indulging in the same idea about one another...This experience is completely topped off by the forced smile which follows as you depart.

Yep...



Kai

Yes....

I know what you mean.....

like....

when you walk into a restaurant and catch glances with a man that looks strangely familiar.....

there's nothing like the joy of finding out that he was someone very special to you in the past......


perhaps he takes you to dinner......

and a high end business function......

and introduces you to the highest of society.....

as his love returned.....

and maybe he stops by your office to drop off a paid gift certificate to a local spa for a full day......



to ease your mind....

from all the stress....

yep.....



Peace,
Virtue

Peace....


Oh I forgot something...There is nothing like receiving a razor shave from an very..very attractive female barber....There is something dangerous about having a woman that close to your throat with a sharp object..Ahh..but something equally sexy about her face next to yours as she strokes carefully across you face while her other hand lays gently against your head...

Really nice...



Kai

Gaining the control of the big screen AND the remote after the mother-in-law leaves. I love her to death, but damn ...

-When ma dries out the fish and bacon because she knows I like it like that, although she prefers moist.

-Those sweet pheromones that babies give off.

-Literature that is relatable.

-Hearing my younger neices say terms like "Napoleonic complex" or "ingrained sexist mindset." Things that I've said around them and no one else. Reaffirmation that I've been a good tanti.

quote:

KAHI: There is nothing like driving really fast with the radio blastin..

yep...

There's nothing like......

A man that reads you poetry underneath a full moon.......

A man that respects your space and savors your mind before attempting to enclose his love around your heart.......


yep...

nothing like it....


Peace,
Virtue

Peace....

There is nothing like breathing freely after a long ordeal knowing that everything will be fine...



Kai

Nothing like soaking in a hot bath, a quiet house and jazz playing on the stereo. Period.

There is nothing like sitting on the porch with a cool breeze gently going by, sipping on a glass of Sassafras ice-tea, thinking about how wonderful the loving was.

...seeing my son's tootless (well two teeth now) smile when I pick him up from daycare

Theres nothing like........sitting on the beach alone, with a cool drink, feeling the breeze, looking out at the water....thinking about whats 'next'.

-That raggedy old pair of sneakers that fits your feet perfectly.

-Falling asleep outside.

-Bonsai trees.

-Cinnamon.

This is evolving into such a nice list.... I'm feeling the bonsai trees and cinnamon ma'am. I love cinnamon... soap, tea, in cakes, on toast, lollies.... not that cassia imposter.

There's nothing like waking up in a strange city before the city itself wakes up... taking a walk and watching the city unfold from empty-quiet to busy peak hour chaos.

Peace....

There is nothing like finally understanding something after struggling to comprehend for a long time...

There is nothing like playing middle linebacker, and watching a stumbling running back weasel through the defensive line, not realizing that he is right in your path....

There is nothing like being a teenager in a hip hop club and the DJ plays the crowd favorite. While the bass is bumpin everyone shouts..Awww!!! and they throw their hands up simultaneously....

There is nothing like whispering and smiling at the same time...while someone attractive of the opposite sex is whispering back to you, and smiling as well...


The Adept at Luxor

Kai

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Peace....

Message board Magic....there is nothing like it...


The vanishing response....Amazing......

Kai

quote:

There is nothing like finally understanding something after struggling to comprehend for a long time...

you are SO right!

There is nothing like the end of tax season.

Peace...

There is nothing like staying outside to greet the full brunt of powerful thunderstorm...Hearing the roar of the wind, and feeling the might of it's force, while being drenched severely by the downpour of rain...I rarely miss an opportunity.

There is nothing like the boardwalk on the east coast on a warm summer night...

There is absolutely nothing like hot pizza from New Jersey.

There is nothing like driving through the Chicago Loop during peak traffic hours

There is nothing like sitting through a time share sales pitch...It is the most powerful sales pitch on Earth.

There is nothing like a real reggae club...

There is nothing like holding a newborn...

There is nothing like trying to start your car for 15 minutes on a cold day, and then finally getting the damn thing to start.

And then sometimes there is nothing like the simplicity of the morning paper, and a good cup of coffee..



Kai

there's nothing like getting it totally wrong

...which is why it makes occasionally getting it right feel so good.

Peace....

quote:

there's nothing like getting it totally wrong

...which is why it makes occasionally getting it right feel so good.

Ain't that the truth....



Kai

There's nothing like ...

SILENCE

Can you hear it?

It's a beautiful thing, indeed!

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Originally posted by Kweli4Real:
There's nothing like ...

SILENCE

Can you hear it?

Yes, indeed.

making love on a stormy night

and there's nothing like meeting a really ignorant, stupid, ugly-minded person to make you want to hug everyone else you know in appreciation and think "thank goodness"!

Courtside seats at an NBA game...

There's nothing like the feeling of relief when you wake up from a bad dream realizing it wasn't real.

quote:

Originally posted by MissTical:
There's nothing like the feeling of relief when you wake up from a bad dream realizing it wasn't real.

Ain't that the truth? Happened to me just the other night.

quote:

Originally posted by FireFly/art_gurl:
and there's nothing like meeting a really ignorant, stupid, ugly-minded person to make you want to hug everyone else you know in appreciation and think "thank goodness"!

quote:

Originally posted by MissTical:
There's nothing like the feeling of relief when you wake up from a bad dream realizing it wasn't real.

oh yeah... except for when you dream you suddenly have a house you didn't know you had - a big one of course - then you wake up and it's...huh?

Theres nothing like feeling the crunch of your enemies bone and cartlidge grounding beneath your fist.

*Sorry, just came back from a tournament and I'm still hyped.*

Peace....

quote:

Theres nothing like feeling the crunch of your enemies bone and cartlidge grounding beneath your fist.

LOL...Most people wouldn't understand that one...

There is nothing like sweeping an opponent and watching them fly. Or when you catch an opponent with a good side kick and they buckle.



Kai

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Originally posted by Kai:
Peace....

quote:

Theres nothing like feeling the crunch of your enemies bone and cartlidge grounding beneath your fist.

LOL...Most people wouldn't understand that one...

There is nothing like sweeping an opponent and watching them fly. Or when you catch an opponent with a good side kick and they buckle.

Amen to that. Or when you put your opponent in leg lock or arm bar. Oh, when I do that I get the urge to run home and start drinking and baking!

Peace....

quote:

Amen to that. Or when you put your opponent in leg lock or arm bar. Oh, when I do that I get the urge to run home and start drinking and baking!

Sounds fierce...What art?

I practice Poison Hand Kenpo..We are more suited to striking, however, we do incorporate practices which include grappling and throwing.



Kai

quote:

Originally posted by Kai:
Peace....

quote:

Amen to that. Or when you put your opponent in leg lock or arm bar. Oh, when I do that I get the urge to run home and start drinking and baking!

Sounds fierce...What art?

I practice Poison Hand Kenpo..We are more suited to striking, however, we do incorporate practices which include grappling and throwing.

Hung Gar,and Hapkido (black sash/belt). I'm also currently learning Shotokan and Aikijujitsu (purple belt rank in both). Thanks to my travels I've picked up techniques from Muay Thai, Sambo, Shorin Ryu, and Savate.

There's nothing like treating yourself to a day of pampering at a Day Spa... ahhhhhhhhhhw it's so relaxing until you get the bill

Nothing like getting off work

Being on the receiving end of my daughters smile and hugs.

there's nothing like a soft word from someone special.

...and there's also nothing like really getting "off" on work... getting right into it... fully absorbed, and on it

There is nothing like

sweet Mango....

Sparkling Apple Cider....

Chocolate dipped Strawberries....

Miles in the background......

a bright moon......

light breeze.....

blowing in the scent of rain from an ending storm......

through lavendar guazed sheers.....

beauty of peacefully resting children.....

a clean home.....

new robes......

a book of Sufi poetry....

and solitude......


Peace,
Virtue

quote:

Originally posted by virtue:
There is nothing like

sweet Mango....

Sparkling Apple Cider....

Chocolate dipped Strawberries....

Miles in the background......

a bright moon......

light breeze.....

blowing in the scent of rain from an ending storm......

through lavendar guazed sheers.....

beauty of peacefully resting children.....

a clean home.....

new robes......

a book of Sufi poetry....

and solitude......


Peace,
Virtue

Beautiful....


There is Nothing like the Triumphant Dawn



The Saracen at Cairo

Kai

Itching an itch.

Peace...

There is nothing like a new cell phone plan...Anything but Sprint.



Kai

There's nothing like realizing that there are people in your life that truly desire the best for you......



Peace,
Virtue

There's nothing like honesty.

There's nothing like liver and onions... with mashed potatoes and gravy ... and biscuits ....

That was supper tonight... It was gooooood...

There's nothing like.....


making a wish.....

and seeing it come true.....



Peace,
Virtue

quote:

Originally posted by FireFly/art_gurl:
There's nothing like honesty.

Especially when we are finally being honest with ourselves.

There's nothing like ... hugging your daughter and your granddaughter after being away. And there is nothing like getting "spitty" kisses on your cheeks from a smiling, cooing baby.

Meeting someone so stunning that it throws you off for a few minutes.

-a new hat

Admiring someone's work and then meeting that person and finding out they know who you are AND they admire your work.

There's nothing like the moment before a first kiss

There's nothing like a robe and slippers with a cold beer after a hard day's work...

quote:

Originally posted by MissTical:

There's nothing like the moment before a first kiss

lol

there's nothing like having a question rolling around in your head and then discovering the answer... usually when and where you least expect it.

An endorphine high after a hard workout.

There's nothing like ... releasing toxic peopleand negativity from your life, forgiving everyone who has ever hurt you (including yourself), and living - very positively - in the moment.

There's nothing like a gentle kiss on the forehead after a long tiresome day...

Hearing generic words of wisdom and realizing that they apply to your current life circumstance.

... having a profound Twin from Ohio.

...banging yor head against a wall all night trying to address a technical problem, giving up, getting some sleep, and then quickly resolving the issue the very next morning ...

...seeing an email pop up on your screen from the one you're interested in.

quote:

Originally posted by Tre:
...seeing an email pop up on your screen from the one you're interested in.

quote:

Originally posted by Tre:
...seeing an email pop up on your screen from the one you're interested in.

From THE ONE? Are you trying to make Gambit jealous? Or ... Well ... never mind.

quote:

Originally posted by Kweli4Real:

quote:

Originally posted by Tre:
...seeing an email pop up on your screen from the one you're interested in.

From THE ONE? Are you trying to make Gambit jealous? Or ... Well ... never mind.

Maybe...

quote:

From THE ONE? Are you trying to make Gambit jealous? Or ... Maybe ... the e-mail came from ... Well ... never mind.

Had to almost complete my thought.

quote:

Originally posted by Kweli4Real:

quote:

From THE ONE? Are you trying to make Gambit jealous? Or ... Maybe ... the e-mail came from ... Well ... never mind.

Had to almost complete my thought.

Hehehehehehehehe.....

... when the 'one' you're interested in, after an initial phase of shyness and reserve, begins to open herself up to you before your very eyes... like a flower in bloom ...

the feeling of falling in love

quote:

Originally posted by HonestBrother:
... when the 'one' you're interested in, after an initial phase of shyness and reserve, begins to open herself up to you before your very eyes... like a flower in bloom ...

Like a flower in bloom. Wow

a fifth of Bacardi 151...like right now...

EXCEPT I DON'T HAVE ANY AND MY RENTAL CAR HAS ENGINE PROBLEMS!

WHAT THE HELL MAN???!!!!!

a long hot shower, and clean sheets sprinkled with lavender powder.

quote:

Originally posted by Nykkii:
a long hot shower, and clean sheets

Ooooooo, I second that!!

hearing that first shy "I love you".

Peace....

There is nothing like...

A setting sun, a light breeze, warmth, water, fruit...

A sundress dancing in the breeze...A warm smile.....anticipation....the approach..the touch......The Kiss...A heart racing against your own..The light moan...



Kai

There's Nothing Like...

reciprocated love....



Peace,
Khalliqa

It's still winter over here, so there's nothing like... today... finding the only patch of sun in the whole of the outdoor plaza, and sitting eating lunch in it and feeling the heat of the sun on my face.
It felt fine
....spring is only a month away [drums fingers impatiently lol]

....sweet success!

Holding a new little miracle of a now grown up miracle that you used to hold the same way.

The first hint of fall-the cool crisp evening air.....

Peace....


Being closer....almost there...



Kai

an ice cold root beer...

Hell ... An Ice Cold Beer

there's nothing like driving through the country and seeing a large flock of birds diving and swooping together high in a blue sky