Diamond Girls: "Women of Substance": "The Leading Causes"

"Welcome Beautiful Ones"

DGWOS is not a page where we bash, hate, use foul language, or tear down one's character through jealousy and envy. It is a page designed to inspire, to celebrate, to encourage and to promote self-love. This page wants to catapult you into a stronger and better you mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Throughout the month, seasoned "Women of Substance" will share their experiences and thoughts to remind you that you are the diamond that God has intended for you to be. Please note: we are not psychiatrists or psychologists, nor do we profess to be perfect; but what we are, are women, mothers and grandmothers, who have been through the trials and errors of life and now want to help guide you through the same, if you choose to accept our views as you travel on this same wonderful journey called life. As a follower we only have two requests: 1) you share this blog with others and 2) strive every day to be the best you, you can be.
Ladies, let this blog be the reflection of what true, exquisite diamonds look like.

Peace and Love....

Monday, May 17, 2010

"The Leading Causes"

Stroke Awareness Week

Happy Monday - Hey sisters, I pray you all had a wonderful weekend, doing what you wanted to do; I opted to rest. For my sisters who held it down to provide for their families, much love to you; enjoy your time of solitude. In case anyone has forgotten, I am dedicating this week to Stroke Awareness, as May is the month for that. Working in the healthcare field, I have the opportunity to see a host of health care issues. Therefore, each month, I feel as though it is important to update you, or make you aware of symptoms, or preventative measures, that may save our lives. And if any of you have things, that you want to bring awareness to, feel free to do so.

Leading Causes to a Stroke:

A family history of strokes
Cigarette smoking
Heart attacks or TIAs (transient ischemic attacks)
High blood pressure
High cholesterol

These are just a few causes that may affect us all in some area of our lives; out of five of them, I have to confess, that I am guilty of two. Which one(s) of them describes you? Which ever one does, just know, that we have work to do concerning our well being. Ladies, we are our sister's keepers, therefore, make your sister aware of how important she is to you, and how important her health is. I pray you have a peaceful night. Peace & Love...

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Well, summer is over, and now it's time to wind down into the winter months. If you didn't get a chance to read Reflections66 this summer, you can now curl up on the couch with it, while sipping on something warm. This is a great read. If you don't believe me, just review the comments on Amazon.com - which is where you can purchase a copy. (You will also be able to take a sneak peek inside the book) The characters in this book, will make you laugh, make you cry, make you fall in love, and most importantly, take you back down memory lane of your high school days. Get your copy today, and enjoy!

"It's Official - Reflections66 is Going Home to Philly"

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Can you say excited!!! This is where it all started; where it all began - Philadelphia, PA.

Reflections66 will be going home Saturday, December 18th to do a signing at the Wynnefield Public Library, 5325 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, 215-685-0298, from 12n-1:30p

Please join me as I read, sign your books, and reminisce about the good old days. Books will be sold at a discounted price of $15.

With the holidays fast approaching, Reflections66 will be a great gift to give.

If you have any questions, or need further information, feel free to contact me at diamondgirl0404@gmail.com.

Can't wait to see you face in the place!!

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An Exquisite Movement

Tonight I want to share an Exquiste movement with one of my sisters, an Exquisite Diamond in her own right. Mrs. Jackie Seldon hosted a fundraiser that I had the pleasure of attending, Labor of Love for the Eastern Shore Teenage Pregnancy Center. A center that reaches out through arms of love to young teenage mothers. Mrs. Seldon is a woman who opens her heart to give to these young women. Not only does she open her heart, but she makes sure through generous contributions of others, that these young women have all that they need. Mrs. Seldon, you have begun a movement that is incredible and imperative for these young women. Thank you for allowing me to be apart of your organization.

Mrs. Seldon, Exquisite Diamonds salutes you.

Reflections66 - Radio Interview

I am proud to announce that Reflections66 has been invited to be the featured guest on "Diva's House" Blogtalk Radio with Literary Diva (https://www.blogtalkradio.com/.../literary-diva-presents-a-fun-bestie-chat-author-elenor-cookie-burke ), a group based out of Atlanta, GA on Saturday, October 16th @ 12n. This very famous group has interviewed just about every famous Author you can think of, and I am very honored to have been chosen.

To hear the interview please call in: (646-929-1590). Stay tuned for any other information that may come up pertaining to this interview before this date. In the meantime, I hope you will get to tune in. Smooches!!!

"An Exquisite Diamonds Conference"

Ladies, are you ready to "Discover the Diamond in You?" Then grab your good girlfriends, your daughters, your aunties, and anyone else that is ready for something new, and hey, if you want to bring some brothers too; we will not count them out either. This conference is not going to be your normal fellowship that we are so commonly use to having, but I'm talking about a sisterly bond. A bond that will cross barriers, and an impaction on each others lives that we will never forget. At this conference, we are going to rid the stereotypes that as women we cannot get along, that we are jealous of each other, that we are competitive, that we have to tear each other down in order to make ourselves feel important. Nahhh,...those things, and those behaviors, cannot dwell in an Exquisite Diamond.

So come join us on Saturday, July 30th at Salisbury University in the Commons Bldg in Salisbury, Maryland here on the Eastern Shore from 1-4pm, for an afternoon of inspiration, motivation, transformation, and sisterly affection. Our speakers will inspire you about who you are as Diamonds, what you possess as a Diamonds, and what your value is - Exquisite.

Vendors will be on hand to network, and share their information about their businesses.

It's time for change...it's time for us to love one another the way the Father has commanded, it's time for us to Discover the Diamond/the Value that lies within us. No longer will be our sister's demise, but we will be Our Sister's Keeper, and together we will shine like Diamonds.

For more information about the conference, please see the Exquisite Diamonds page via Facebook.

Hope to see you there!!

"The Let's Talk Hair & Beauty Corner"

Ladies, let's talk hair and beauty. Please join Cookie Burke-Waters, Senior Cosmetologist & other Licensed Professional Cosmetologists, as we explore the dynamics of hair and products that make you feel beautiful.

Greetings Ladies...How excited I am to share that I was featured on Diva's Nation: The Year of Sound, Mind and Body! Keeping it real and keeping it moving (http://www.divasnation.blogspot.com/) on Wednesday, March 2nd to discuss hair (new trends & maintenance), make-up (new colors/foundations/eyes, etc) and a little bit of inspiration. I'm delighted to share that I will be on this show each month. So, if you have any questions about hair, beauty/make-up or just need a little bit of inspirational/motivational pick me up, tune in.

To listen to the show on yesterday, log on to Literary Diva (www.blogtalkradio.com/diva29), look for Diva's Nation, search for the date, and click to listen.

If you desire to call in and ask any kind of questions pertaining to hair and beauty when I'm on the show, you can do so at 646-929-1590.

Stay tuned for next month's date. The topic will be: Hair thinning, hair shedding, and hair breakage. We will discuss what causes these issues, and recommend some solutions that can help get your hair back to being healthy.

In the meantime ladies: Keep loving you, and work what you got!!!