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One of the reasons why I started Get Togetha is because I feel that there is a glaring absence of young blog writers of color who write and have conversations about taking care of home/heart/spirit and loving it. I’m not talking the traditionalist likes of B. Smith and Martha Stewart; I’m talking Design Sponge and Apartment Therapy caliber. People who are giving away fresh, free and chic ideas on making the life you have work and giving you daily inspiration to expand your possibilities.
And now you can add the fresh spin of Get Togetha to that list.
There are plenty of Afro-sphere blogs that cover fashion, hair, beauty, gossip, politics and makeup and they have their place in our lives; but when it comes to matters of living well it would seem as if black folks were simply not interested and I refuse to believe that. I’ve been a blogger; both commentator and writer. But the musings, rantings, and disses on celebs and ghetto gentry have on many occasions left me feeling not only empty; but downright resentful. And let’s just say that after reading Beyonce rants, my possibilities didn’t expand; they shrunk. I don’t even want to mention the karmic energy that I invested in trashy remarks I have made. I had to turn it around and I had to stop smalling myself. That’s right smalling. I wish the same for my readers who chose to grow beyond the wagging finger of snap judgments. Let’s love our own lives and not wish we had Rihanna’s.
Posted by gt on July 22, 2008
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Ramona — July 22, 2008 @ 10:17 pm
Amen! And Amen!
Today, I spent my lunch hour with women who talked incessantly about reality TV–Kimora Lee Simmons, John and Katie’s Eight (huh?), Super Sweet 16, and the list goes on. At first I thought I was bothered by the conversation because I don’t watch much TV, (that habit of mine often places me out of the pop-culture) loop, but I realized that my boredom, irritation and sadeness came from a much deeper place: WE DON’T LOVE OUR OWN LIVES… I really am deeply troubled by our deep need to escape from our own reality by watching (well-edited) snapshots of other people’s lives. Thanks for creating a blog that makes an attempt to redirect our focus to something that has real value–our SELVES!
Infinite Blessings.
~Ramona
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Lola — July 22, 2008 @ 10:46 pm
So. True.
After a while, all that – the celeb gossip, reality tv shows, etc – not only become boring and repetitive, but end up doing more harm than good. We spend hours on the net, reading all the different blogs, checking out the latest news on their favorite reality tv “star”- so much so that it takes away from time that could be spent on personal improvement. I like Kimora- her business swag is great- but spending hours watching her show, then hours more discussing it isn’t going to help me much. Those hours could be best spent figuring out how I am going to better myself and my situation.
Kudos to those who are writing about “taking care of home/heart/spirit and loving it” and are “giving away fresh, free and chic ideas on making the life you have work and giving you daily inspiration to expand your possibilities.” We’re needed and necessary, regardless of what the masses may drift towards!
Great Post.
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gt — July 23, 2008 @ 12:35 am
Ramona and Lola.
Thanks for digging me. I thank the both of you for your insight; and I’m happy that there are women out there who understand the need to build their own personal dynasties of a well lived life.
Thanks again.
GT
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elvira — December 31, 2008 @ 2:05 pm
I know I’m late to this amen party
but AMEN! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for as well and I thank you for creating it.
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