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"I hate my hair!"

I screamed

And as the words fell out my mouth

I took it back

Because I immediately though of those cancer paitiens

Who had no hair to complain about

So I decided to stop the straigheners

Stop the blow dryers and the curling iron and the rollers

All the things that made me not what I really am

And instead I grew locks

Dread, Natty Dread

Whatever you want to call it

But I call it natural hair

MY natural hair

That is the longest it has ever been

That I twist daily

Wash with rachette shampoo

And smooth that real coconut oil

Through it's strands

Starting from the scalp

That now is black with hints of light brown

Because I tried to be different again

But no

Not even coloring

They will grow naturally

Silver strands in my hair

That's what I want

To tell of my age

To tell of my struggle

To tell that I am growing old

GRACEFULLY

One strand longer than the other

But not breaking away

Not falling apart because I put chemicals in it

Hair that can be pulled

And pulled and pulled

And won't break away

That's the strength of the hair

MY hair

Dread, Natty dread

That will still take the heat

Because I still need to look fly

Once I get a fresh twist

So yeah, maybe a hair dryer once in a while

Maybe curlers for a bouncy look

Pinned up, okay

Let loose – hang loose

Down to my back

Maybe my butt

No telling if I'll put a scissor to it

No-no!

Uh-uh!

Don't touch, white woman

I don't touch yours

Why you gotta touch mine

Yeah, it's real

From the roots to the tip

From the follicle to the hip

Dread, Natty Dread!

Roots natty, Roots Natty

And I can still flip it like you, white girl

I can still wash it like you, white girl

I can still wear it like you, white girl

And you can call me

RASTAFARI!

But even though I'm not a Crown Prince

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Greetings Friends!

I just wanted to stop for a moment to say 'hello' to everyone and to thank you all for connecting with me/accepting my invitation. The start of the year has brought a rush of "busy-ness" and I haven't responded to your messages as I've wanted to. So I'm doing a mass "hello"! I hope everyone's new year has gotten off to a great start.

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Margaret’s 40^th Birthday Cruise
Im getting outta town for my birthday…Care to join me?

December 14, 2008
8 days on Carnival Spirit

Leaving San Diego with stops in
Manzanillo, Mexico
Acapulco, Mexico
Zihuatanejo/ Ixtapa, Mexico


Manzanillo, Mexico, is a resort town of wide, soft-sand beaches and groves of palm trees. With its balmy weather, year-round ocean breezes and verdant mountains rising along the shoreline, this is a perfect spot for vacationers looking to relax by taking in a round of golf, doing some deep-sea fishing or just basking in the warmth of a sun-kissed beach.

Acapulco, which is virtually synonymous with luxury, is a place where the rich and famous come to escape. Take the scenic highway for a striking panoramic view of the beaches and mountains, and note the beautiful homes and lush gardens as you pass through Las Brisas. And make sure you take time to see the thrilling cliff divers plunge into the turbulent waters of Le Quebrada.

Ixtapa is a lively, modern infrastructure comprised of luxury resorts and residential areas residing on beautiful beaches along the Pacific coast. A photo stop at Playa Quieta, where you will be able to view the magnificent island of Ixtapa, is a must. Zihuatanejo, an Indian word meaning "river of the yellow water," is a small bay and resort discovered by tourists in 1940. At the time, the only access to the village was by the sea. Your visit to this small town will provide you with some of the most breathtaking sights, including the beautiful Sierra Madre mountains as a backdrop.

OK now the details

Inside (4A) : $728.42 1^st/2^nd 3^rd/4^th$618.42
Oceanview (6A): $878.42 1^st/2^nd 3^rd/4^th $648.42
Balcony (8A): $978.42 1^st/2^nd 3^rd/4^th $698.42

All pricing includes all fees, taxes, and fuel charges

Travel Insurance thru Carnival

$129.00 per person over 16
$59.00 per person 16 and younger

Payment Schedule
January 18, 2008 $25 per person
July 17, 2008 $300 per person
September 30, 2008 Final payment

Monthly payment plans are available. Travel Insurance highly recommended!
Passports are required. If you have any questions about this sailing, drop me a line at margaret@letsgetawaytravel.net

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· $50 Merrill gift certificate

Hey!

I wanted to let you know that I am having a shoe and boot sale all shoes are $20. Can you forward to family and friends that you think would be interested? I ship worldwide! $5 standard shipping! Thanks

Here is the website: www.malaikasfashion.com

Or shop at:

Skin Deep

2064 South Taylor Road

Cleveland Hts Oh 44118

If you're in the neighborhood, HOLLA!

I will be reading an excerpt from DA Book One: A Royale Pain @:

Unlimited Coffee

741 N. Glendale Ave

Phx, AZ

Friday, Jan 11, 2008

7:30pm

ADMISSION IS FREE!

This event is hosted by Monsoon Voices, Live Literary Magazine and is a spoken word, poetry, prose and song event.