One More Reason

Just in case you need one more reason to vote...

YES WE CAN – Obama/Biden 08’

***Thanks Barbara Cage***

Without the Sauce ~ Applelonia

Another First

Now you all know that I am not the biggest Tyler Perry fan (I find some of his work stereotypical and Christian bias) but nevertheless he has completed another African American first. On October 4, 2008, Mr. Perry opened the FIRST African American owned studio in America. Tyler Perry Studios is located in southwest Atlanta, the studio occupies two former airline affiliated buildings and includes 200,000 square feet of sets and office space.

Check out the A-List party attendees below.

***Thanks Monique Barrett***

Without the Sauce ~ Applelonia

This was once our resume...

Never forget the price paid for where you stand today.

None of us has had to experience the pain of separation or live with the disgrace and humiliation that comes with not being free. When you cast your vote for who will run our country, never forget your history and keep this bill of sale in mind. When we allow ourselves to forget our not so distant past, then we are destined to repeat these actions in our future. Stand for those who came before us and those who could not stand up for themselves. VOTE!

I encourage you to share this with everyone you know.

***Thanks Aiesha Bridges***

Without the Sauce ~ Applelonia

The Ultimate Girlfriends Quiz

Who was Joan’s sex addict boyfriend? Which Family Matters actress was Darnell’s mistress? Take the Ultimate Girlfriends Quiz to test your Girlfriends knowledge.

1. Who was Joan engaged to?

• Aaron
• Brock
• Jalen
• Ellis

2. Who was Maya’s next door neighbor?

• Jalen
• Lynn
• Brandon
• Ali

3. Who had a purely sexual relationship with William?

• Joan
• Toni
• Mya
• Lynn

4. Who was Toni first love?

• Jon
• Robert
• Todd
• Greg

5. Who was Lynn’s label mate?

• Big Boi
• Mary Mary
• Chrisette Michele
• Mary J. Blige

6. Which guest star was HIV positive?

• Kimberly Elise as Reesie Jackson
• Shar Jackson as Niecy
• Jill Scott as Donna Williams
• Beverly Johnson as Herself

7. Who was William’s fiancée?

• Joan
• Monica
• Yvonne
• Michelle

8. What were Toni’s wedding color(s)?

• Ivory and Sky Blue
• Sea Green
• Coral
• Purple

9. What color dress did Joan wear when walking down the aisle at Toni’s wedding?

• Red
• White
• Green
• Pink

10. What does Mya always call Joan?

• Ho
• Classiest and Agreegist
• Fat
• Skinny Rich Bitch

11. Why did Joan break up with Brock?

• He cheated on her
• She didn’t, he did
• He didn’t want to get married
• He didn’t want children

12. Who is Joan’s cousin?

• Ronnie
• Peaches
• Melanie
• Toni

13. What movie did Darnell (played by Khalil Kain) star in?

• Above the Rim
• Juice
• The Best Man
• The Wood

14. Who did Mya cheat on Darnell with?

• Stan
• Anthony
• Dell
• Mark

15. What is the name of Mya’s book

• Oh Hell Yes
• Hell to the Naw
• Don’t Be a Stupid Ho
• Check Your Girl

Correct Answers:
1. Aaron, 2. Jalen, 3. Lynn, 4. Greg, 5. Chrisette Michele, 6. Kimberly Elise as Reesie Jackson, 7. Yvonne, 8. Sea Green, 9. Pink, 10. Classiest and Agreegist, 11. He didn’t want children, 12. Melanie, 13. Juice, 14. Stan,
15. Oh Hell Yes

Wasn't that hard? Submit your own Girlfriends Quiz to peachesandapple@gmail.com and we'll add it to the blog.

Without the Sauce ~ Applelonia

Forget the issues…lets talk about energy!

Ok, ok, I know I’m new to this political game but I thought the whole point of a debate was to answer the questions that are asked…..



Ok, I just saying….YES WE CAN – Obama/Biden 08’

Without the Sauce ~ Applelonia

Something New (no not really)

Sometimes I feel like I’m in my own version of Groundhog Day because I keep having the same conversation with all of my male friends. Let me clarify, all of my college educated African American male friends. And what conversation you may ask….interracial dating. Now before we get started into this “hot topic” let me just say I am not a racist….

HOWEVER I do believe that America was and still is a racist country and we [African Americans] would be fools if we didn’t realize that we must do more to protect our future and remember our past.

Now back to the conversation, almost all of my friends have no preference on what race their future wives will be. And this “love has no color” revelation comes after either attending a predominantly white college or entering the workforce because before these incidents they were all about their black queens. They state that the African American ladies who attend their school don’t take pride in their appearance. Or they work in an all white office, so why not? Well, there were plenty of black men on my college campus who I wouldn’t have given a second look and I’m ALWAYS the only black girl in the office, but not once have I ever thought about spending my life with anyone who didn’t look like me…as do most of my female African American friends.

I guess my hurt and sometimes anger comes from the lack of loyalty frequently coming out of the male African American community. It is a common tale that when a black man “makes it”, he needs a white (or other) woman to complete it. Or what’s even worst is they want a white (or other) woman with African features (big butt, big lips..oh I’m sorry pouty lips) as their better half. My blood pressure rises just a little everytime an entertainment news show comments on Kim Kardashian’s ASSets or Angelina Jolie’s mouthpiece. HELLO…NEWSFLASH that shit ain’t new we’ve had (without surgical help) those things for years.

It seems that most black women were raised to stand by their black man (no matter what) so it stings when we are so easily cast aside for something new and seemingly different. I'm not saying that you can't fall in love with someone outside of your race or background but why purposely look outside of your race or background? This is a form of self-hate. How can a person be good enough to raise you but not enough to marry you?

I’m sure this blog entry will cause a wide array of comments so let yourself be heard.

Without the Sauce ~ Applelonia

Cutting Back!

OK what shall I call this.....What I am about to say is either a sign of today’s failing economy or simply a sign of my butt wising up about wasting money. With gas at $4 a gallon and damn near impossible to get in GA this week, with the price of produce sky rocketing, and with the small amount of 401K I've accumulated in my short years of working quickly diminishing......I, Kai Osiapem, did the unthinkable today. I just came home from work, took out my manicure supplies and cut off my acrylic nails. Yes, me, the girl who must get her nails and toes done every two weeks!!!! This may not sound like a big thing to you but for anyone who truly knows me, going to the nail shop is just about the only personal pampering I require twice a month. It’s been my thing since high school. I will venture to make a rough estimate and say from 2001 until today, I have consistently spent $60 a month on my nails. And that is a cheap estimation because minus the fill-ins and pedicures, I also go get a color change from time to time.

But somehow today I had a change of heart. Yes I am broke, but that is nothing new- I'm often broke but I still get my nails done. So being broke had nothing to do with the major cut back I endured today. I realize that the money I have been paying to my sweet Vietnamese friends at US Nails on Covington Hwy. is a total and complete waste. Yes my nails look nice but come on I can do them myself. Of course I won't be applying acrylic, but I can file and buff and paint my own nails. I can even do the unthinkable and spend $20 at Wal-Mart for one of those home pedicure spas. I mean I won't get the relaxing 2 minute foot and leg massage anymore from Kim, but I can buy the sea scrub she charges me $3 extra for at Wal-Mart too!

Hmmm, an extra $60 a month will do my pockets well these days. I could add $30 to my savings and $30 to fill up my tank every month. Or even better I could put all $60 towards my $100 t-mobile bill every month. I can even donate some money to charity. I can find one of the thousands of people that got laid off from their corporate company this week, with no warning, and give them $60 to buy gas so they can go out and find a blue collar job- how’s that for charity Mr. President.

There is so much I can do with an extra $60 a month. So bye-bye perfect acrylic nails, see you again in maybe 2 years--- that's how long it’s going to take Obama to replenish the wealth back into my poor and abused countries’ economy. Yes I'm already speaking the truth into existence!
Yes We Can!!!!

Enjoy, Share, Stay Tuned- Peaches