Paula’s Soul

Tearing Paper= Lots of laughs?

This baby’s laugh is contagious…

Vogue Cover follow-up!

Apparently, I’m not the only person who had “mixed emotions” about the Vogue’s April cover.
Check out this article. Tell me, do you think that the cover promotes racial stereotypes? Sound-off in the comments.

The hidden meaning of my name… PAULA

Check out this cool quiz I took :

What Paula Means

You are influential and persuasive. You tend to have a lot of power over people.
Generally, you use your powers for good. You excel at solving other people’s problems.
Occasionally, you do get a little selfish and persuade people to do things that are only in your interest.
You [...]

My Love Jones…

Is it me, or is there a striking resemblance between my husband and Lorenz Tate from Love Jones? I was looking at some pics of him online and he had a familiar look. Then my husband walks in the room, and I’m like “That’s it!” Weird.

De-Cluttering 101—An update!

Today was the first day of my “2 garbage bags a day” project. Mama came over and helped me clean out drawers and cabinets in the kitchen. I re-organized the pantry and cleaned all the baseboards and window sills in the [...]

Clutter-Free Spring

The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. ~Hans Hofmann, Introduction to the Bootstrap, 1993
Well it’s that time of year again! Time for Spring cleaning. I have been planning on doing a huge sweep through my home for quite some time. I was draggin my feet until [...]

I love my people!!!

Now I’m not taking anything from any other group of people, but you gotta admit that when BLACK FOLKS party, we PAR-TAY!!!! We can’t just do your run-of-the-mill line dances…. Aw NAW! We gotta go all out with it. Check it:

I’m Back!!

Kenny and I came back yesterday evening. Most of my family was over to My sister’s house for Amber’s Birthday party. My dog Coleman immediately started acting bad because “Mama” was home. My family had been singing his praises since I had left. I went to Mama Dear’s to pick up Cody. I figured [...]

To the most Beautiful girl in the world!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY GIRL! I know I’m still on vacation, but I had to stop and take time to congratulate my beautiful niece, Amber on making it to her 12th year. I love you and enjoy your special day!

I’ll be back…

The hubby and I are taking a much needed vacation this weekend. Our flight leaves tomorrow. I’ll try to keep in touch. It may be a few days before I talk to you again so in case I don’t tell you, have a wonderful Easter weekend. We sure will. Keep us in your prayers.