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the 12 Pearls of Christmas
Wounded oysters invaded by terrorist grains of sand squatters
overwhelm them by turning them into expressions of breathtaking fine art. ~Magi
Aata
Today’s Pearl, Sapphira Oddo is family and friend living in Fort
Collins, Colorado and attending Colorado State University. Friends with my daughter, Micha; Sapphira
adopted me as her father. See her video on YouTube.
This single mom of two sons and full time student pursuing a
writing career descends from ancestors indigenous to what became the American
Southwest. Before the coming of
Europeans to North America, the Navajo lived in what became Northern Arizona. Sapphira speaks of her development as living
out the tension of a learned sense of self and her inherited sense of self.
Her relationship with her elders grounded her in the culture
and history of her ancestors while engaging culture beyond her family. She is honored she descends from a
matriarchal culture with a creation narrative about the first woman. This inspiration for her life teaches her
strong women last. Learn more about my awesome daughter who has a soul from the spirit of the 1960's and today's pearl on Facebook.
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Not all pearls come from the salt waters off gulf coasts.
~Magi Aata
I met today’s Pearl at a late 90’s Juneteenth Festival,
Franklin Park in Columbus, Ohio. Joylynn was making herself and her work known amongst the sounds of celebration
and the aromas of outdoor grilled foods.
The revelation of her soul beauty, creativity and engaging intellect
prompted me stop to meet her and listen to her heart talk.
Her available works at the time included, “Please Tell Me If the Grass is Greener”
and “World on My Shoulders”. Later a blessedselling author, her further
titles include, “Been There Prayed That”,
“the Root of All Evil”, “When Souls Mate”, “If I Ruled the World”, “She
Who Finds a Husband”, and “Trying to
Stay Saved”.
Joylynn would be the lead presenter for the Columbus Black
Writers Conference teaching participants and attendees the details of self –
publishing. Her direction led to my
work, now in the Library of Congress, “The
Monday Morning Word 2000”.
Joylynn is the founder and promoter of the holiday, “Be Who
You Want Your Kids to Be Day.” She says
if she could encourage authors to do one thing; it would be to begin generating
a fan base once the first chapter is completed.
Serve appetizers by email, text, tweet, and Facebook excerpts, quotes
and lines. This is priceless.
Joylynn is a successful Pearl who takes being Christian
woman, wife, mother and author seriously.
Learn more about Joylynn at these links Enjoywrites, Joylynn Jossel, Joylynn Jossel Blog, and folow her on Facebook.
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Real friendship, like real poetry, is extremely rare – and precious as a pearl. ~Tahar Ben Jelloun From the sandy salt waters of the gulfs around Planet Earth,
oysters obedient to their design create from within themselves precious gifts
of love and beauty. They create pearls.
Today’s pearl is Liana Mullinax (See Video). She is a polyglot from Moscow, Russia. She speaks Russian, Armenian, and
English. She makes home in Glendale, California. Educated in a teacher’s college in Armenia,
Liana studied at the Armenian State Pedagogical University. Armenia
was the first nation state in the world to adopt Christianity as its national
religion. Liana is Christian.
Liana and I talked on the phone some time ago confirmed my
observation of her nature as humble loving woman. The tone and tempo of her voice was calming
to hear. I am thankful to know her as
friend.
Liana loves nature, the adventure of travel and experiencing
new places and new people. Professionally, Liana coordinates patient care and
billing for the Uro Plus Medical Center in Burbank, California. Learn
more about Liana on Facebook.
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Six of the twelve Pearls of Christmas, I know
personally. Six of Twelve Pearls, I have
been privileged to meet on the
Internet. All of us connect on the
Internet.
Today’s Pearl, I have the privilege to know in person. October 1995, I was an adjunct professor
teaching Values and Attitudes at Columbus State Community College in Columbus,
Ohio. Denise Lewis was a bright light in my
class. She really did not need a
teacher. She was prepared to do what I
was doing when I arrived. She managed my
class for me while I was away to participate in the Million Man March.
Over the years, we have consulted on activities in ministry
of best practices for addiction recovery, confidentiality, and spiritual
principles for living. 18 years later,
Denise is woman, wife, mother and a Ph.d. teaching where I earned my Master of
Divinity at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. A world traveler and recent speaker for an
international conference in Italy, Denise is a Pearl of the 12 Pearls of
Christmas 2013. Be a blessing to
yourself; follow Denise and her exciting work on Facebook and Twitter.
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The 12 Pearls of Christmas
Feliz Natal Pérola do Brasil Rosanna Tavares
"He who would search for pearls must move away from the shallow water's edge and dive in the deep," John Dryden paraphrased. Pearls are precious jewels produced inside the mollusk shell when sand enters the living mollusk. The sand irritates the inner lining of the Mollusk tissues. It secretes a fluid around the sand to protect itself and as the fluid builds up around the sand and hardens, so does the beauty of the pearl.
Ancient story tells of a man who discovered a precious pearl and desired it so much, he sold all his possessions to purchase it. That behavior has all the earmarks of love. The best amongst humans will give all they are and all they possess for love like the man who gave his all for one pearl. Love and Pearls are rare, beautiful, and precious.
Oscar Crawford Media and the Lady in the Spotlight bring you the 12 Pearls of Christmas 2013. Rosanna Tavares, Pearl of Brazil is Pearl Number One is a journalist and radio talk show host. She works at Radio Parreao FM 92.1, Costa do Mar Hotel and NSBT. She is happening and happiest when on the beach with family and friends. Rosanna is that woman walking on the beach that causes people to stumble into each other, fall down laughing at themselves while never taking their eyes off her stroll. Rosanna's first Lady in the Spotlight Appearance was Where Woman Meets Beauty on YouTube.
Follow Rosanna on Facebook. Subscribe to her YouTube Channel. Anybody want to go to Brazil for Christmas. Feliz Natal Perola do Brazill Rosanna Tavares. Pearl Number Two is Coming.
Beth (Miz B) Martin is the featured LADY for the November Edition of the Lady in the Spotlight. This world traveling living life in the fast lane married to an Air Force Pilot woman, wife, mother and creative entrepreneurmodels excellence in her personal and professional development. Prepare to be inspired. This is Miz B.
Occupation: Creative Director {Studio Capture photo studio} / Model
& Creator {Miz B Havin’ Models} / Dreammaker {Miz B Havin’ Productions - image consulting & promotion}
Goal Occupation: More of the same! (and whatever else lights my fire
along the way!)
City, State, Country Currently Living In: San Antonio, TX, USA
Birthday, No Year; September 12
Birthplace; Billings, MT, USA
Marital Status/Children: Married (21+ years) to an Air Force
pilot {great life living all over the world!} , 2 wonderful boys (16 & 13)
Car/s: Audi A4
Currently Working On: Expanding my photo studio, growing my erotic photography
blog, building my modelling team, planning for a calendar and my first art
book!
Birth Order: Firstborn
Favorite Number: 1
Favorite Quote: Que sera, sera! ( and yes, I hear Doris Day
singing in my head when I take deep breaths!)
The Last Good Movie I Saw: Les Miserables
The Last Good Book I Read: The Great Gatsby (had to re-read
it after seeing the new movie!)
Favorite Singer: Joss Stone
Favorite Song/s: Live by Jennifer Marks, Smile by Uncle
Kracker, & Tell Me What We’re Gonna Do Now by Joss Stone & Common
Favorite Actress or Actor: Denzel Washington
The Most Beautiful Person In The World: My mother
The Most Attractive Person In The World: The next
interesting one I meet!
My Favorite Childhood Memory: Playing cards with my
grandparents
My Favorite Childhood Friend: My little sister
My Nickname Was/Is: Miz B
I Want To Teach My Children: Self-respect, pursuit of
passions, and to choose wisely the people with whom they surround themselves.
A Really Big Evening To Me Is: One where my art touches
people and they share their passions in return!
The One Thing I Cannot Stand Is: Bigotry
I Knew I Was Grown Up When: I had children and life came
into focus.
I Stay Home To Watch: the ball drop on New Year’s Eve with
my family
The One Thing Everybody Has Done But Me Is: Confused my
heart & soul with my public “brand”
My All Time Favorite Story Is: Bridges of Madison County
My Favorite Pig Out Food Is: chocolate chip cookies
My Prized Possession Is: my sanity
If I Could Look Like Anybody Besides Myself, I'd Look Like:
Beyonce
I'd Give Anything To Meet: the next creative partner for my
next step forward
My Fantasy Is: to expand an empire of creativity, giving a
safe place for artists and expression
The Worst Advice An Adult Ever Gave Me Was: be realistic
I Am Better Than Anyone When It Comes To: seeing the
potential in people, even when they don’t - I can pick a winner!
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself, I Would: never
need to sleep
People Who Knew Me In School Thought I Was: a mousy smart
girl
My Most Irrational Act Was When I: decided to be ME for a
living - best decision I ever made!
The Best Time Of My Life Was/Is: always ahead of me!
The Worst Time Of My Life Was/Is: before I knew who I was
and loved being me
Behind My Back, My Friends Say: she’s crazy - but in a good
way!
If I Have Learned One Thing In Life, It's: you have to
follow your heart
My Most Humbling Experience Was/Is: being a parent
Three Words That Best Describe Me Are: loyal, driven,
passionate
What are your hopes for friends, family and people of the
Earth for
2013? love and peace
If you could share any message with the world, what would
you say? Your
passion is your birthright ... living it is a sacred
responsibility!
Tell us about the symbol that best represents you and your
life: a circle - no
beginning, no end, countless points along the way
Make any additional final comment you wish. Synergy with
kindred spirits
makes us all better ... connect, connect, connect! :-)
Add links for people to access you, online social network or
your services.
www.facebook.com/mizbhavin
www.studiocaptureonline.com - my photo studio
www.shadowsexposed.com - my erotic photography blog
Occupation: Author, Spoken Word Poet, Small
Business Owner
City, State, Country Currently Living In: Tampa,
FL
Birthday, No Year; October 28
Birthplace; Baltimore, MD
Marital Status/Children: Divorced, one son;
Gavin
Car/s: Honda Accord
Currently Working On: Too much to list
Favorite Number: 12
Favorite Quote: “You gain strength, courage
and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the
face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I have lived through this horror. I can
take the next thing that comes along.' You must do the thing you think you
cannot do.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt
Favorite Singer: Tom Petty – A poet
Favorite Song/s: Tom Petty – You Don’t Know
How It Feels
The Most Beautiful Person In The World: My Son
I Want To Teach My Children: Self-worth, all
else is accomplished if that is possessed.
A Really Big Evening To Me Is: Rare. I am a full time mommy and I work 12 hours a
day. I suppose a night in which I take a
few hours break and somehow find a way to relax within that time.
The One Thing I Cannot Stand Is: Ignorance
I Knew I Was Grown Up When: I left my husband
despite only barriers. Alone, with no
one in the world to depend on.
My All Time Favorite Story Is: Thus far “Game
of Thrones”
My Favorite Pig Out Food Is: Anything
sweet
My Prized Possession Is: My self-worth; I
worked so hard for it.
I Am Better Than Anyone When It Comes To: Following
my intuition.
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself, I Would:
Not need to live so carefully in order to assure I don’t fall back into another
abusive cycle.
People Who Knew Me In School Thought I Was: a
loser… lol..
The Worst Time Of My Life Was/Is: When I lost
my little girl, Chase Victoria. Some say
she does not count because she died before she was born, in my seventh month of
pregnancy. I suppose only I can comprehend the experience.
Behind My Back, My Friends Say: I worry… Who
knows but I have learned not to care. I am
concerned with what they say to me and I evaluate the role each will play in my
life through that and through instinct alone.
If I Have Learned One Thing In Life, It's: Life
is an endless dance with fate, take the lead and it will not follow.
Three Words That Best Describe Me Are: Intuitive,
Spiritual, Strong
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