Presidential Fist Bump!!

Many CEOs and executive leaders don't bother to even speak to the hired help.  They are too above them to recognize that the help is the backbone of the company.  These are the people that helped these guys to where they are.  They aren't always monitarily compensated or shown appreciation with a simple thank you.  Whether this was a photo op, it doesn't matter.  There are plenty of opportunities for other employers to take time to know their employees.  If you are in junior, middle, or senior management, take time to speak to the people that work for you.  You never know when you might need them again.  Thanks, Mr. President.

Lila and Her Mapping Crew!!!

Evelyn, Vivian, Lila, Denise -2005

Jennifer Hudson Tribute to Whitney Houston!

Enjoy Your Valentine’s Day!

This day is celebrated especially for those in love. But, Valentine’s Day should be celebrated every day with those you do love and cherish. Sure, they’ll be some days when you don’t always agree but those days should be the times that you celebrate being with each other. Don’t give up on love even if you think love has given up on you.

When you go through these changes think of 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. “If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Rest In Peace, Jones! Rest In Peace, Whitney!!

Mr. Jones Thomas Bowen, 51, of 1144 Chatfield St., entered into rest February 11, 2012, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Mr. Bowen was a member of New & Living Way Apostolic Church, where he was a Deacon, Youth Choir Minister, a member of the Praise and Worship Ministry, as well as Safekids of Aiken County. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Bowen of Aiken; three sons, Brian (Kim) Bowen, Justin Bowen and Corey Bowen, all of Columbia; father, Jones E. Bowen of Travelers Rest, SC; 1 sister, Carolyn Cleveland, Columbia, SC; 1 brother, Darrell (Alison) Bowen, Washington; 1 grandchild, Jayden; and a host of other relatives.

The world has heard of Whitney Houston who was found dead in a bathtub at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel. Don’t speculate on how and why she passed last Saturday, February 11, 2012. She was called to rest even though to us it seemed untimely. We must keep in mind that God is in control not us. Her beautiful voice will be missed.

But a great friend and associate, Jones Bowen, also left that day due to a massive heart attack. Only his family, co-workers and friends knew of him. He was a great guy and will truly be missed. Life is short, my friends, live to enjoy it

Congratulations Super Bowl 46 Champions, the New York Giants!!

I Got This - Jennifer Hudson

Don Cornelius – September 27, 1936 to February 1, 2012

"... and you can bet your last money, it's all gonna be a stone gas, honey! I'm Don Cornelius, and as always in parting, we wish you love, peace and soul!"


Rest now, our brother.

After The Love Has Gone – Earth, Wind, & Fire!