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  • DECEMBER 1 Was WORLD AIDS DAY & The ENTIRE MONTH Is WORLD HIV/AIDS AWARENESS MONTH!!!

    Good Tuesday!!!

    Yesterday, and each December 1, is celebrated and honored as World AIDS Day.

    This year’s World AIDS Day theme is, “Overcoming Disruption,  Transforming the AIDS Response.”

    Additionally; the ENTIRE month of December is recognized as World HIV/AIDS Awareness Month.

    During the month of December we place special emphasis on celebrating the soldiers from ALL walks of life who continue fighting and living with HIV/AIDS, honoing the fallen angels who have gone on to their heavenly reward, and; actively supporting HIV/AIDS activism, education, and, research.

    2025 is the FIRST year since 1988 the President of the United States of America, and United States Government have NOT issued a statement supporting World AIDS Day, and/or, World HIV/AIDS Awareness Month.

    The United States Department of State (State Departme) issued an email to government employees,

    “The US Government will not be celebrating World AIDS Day this year. “

    Global icon Madonna released a scathing message via her social media criticizing Donald John Trump, Sr., and the INACTION of the current White House Administration.

    -CCG

  • DAILY PROMPT: I LOVE 2 EAT – EATING MEAT!!!

    What are your feelings about eating meat?

    What are MY feelings about eating MEAT?

    I was raised within a family of carnivores.  Yet; over the years,  nearly ALL f our meat consumption habits have changed.

    Mom passed away in July 2013. Her illnesses greatly contributed to her overall change in eating habits.  Dad is now 88 years old.  Age and some recent health challenges have had him to make adjustments.

    My younger sister stopped eating red meat some time after moving to Atlanta during the late 1980s.  When she met her now ex-husband during the mid 1990s, he also had been on the same path for at least 5 years. This means when my niece was born just into the early 2000s, she was raised to follow the same dietary directive.

    From what I’ve heard, my now ex-bro-n-law is now pescatarian.

    Sis now occasionally dabbles with red meat. When she goes to check on Dad, she sometimes fries a few slices of bacon for him to eat for breakfast, and, a few more for him to share with her. Niecey is holding on strong.  She still does NOT eat red meat.

    My feelings are mixed.

    For various reasons,  I have had a many years-long Love-Hate Relationship with food. Though by smaller servings, and, less frequency,  I do still eat meat.  Seafood is my favorite.  In fact,  just yesterday I had Fried Fish for lunch, and, Shrimp Egg Foo Young for dinner.  This morning, 2 delicious Breakfast Sausage links completed my breakfast, while a hearty Cheeseburger made for a very tasty lunch.   Dinner was a somewhat lighter Grilled Turkey and Cheese Sandwich with a cup of Potato Soup.

    Tomorrow could be a completely different situation. 

    I do REALLY enjoy a few Meatless Meals per week, which keep me quite sated, and,  SANE.

    Have I answered the question? Not kidding.  Have I, though?

    Bon Appétit.

    What are YOUR feelings about eating meat?

    -CCG

  • HAPPY DECEMBER 2025!!!

    Good Monday!!!

    Happy December 2025 to ALL my CCG Family, Friends, Frats, Fans, Followers,  Frienemies, and Fantabuloustical,  Funky-Fresh, Fly Folks of All Colors, Shapes,  Sizes, Flavors, Persuasions, and; Denominations.

    God Bless You.  I Love You.

    Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler,  Fam!!!

    -CCG

  • I LOVE 2 EAT – ELMER’S CHEE WEES!!!

    Good Saturday Night!!!

    A couple of weeks ago, was scrolling for something else on Amazon when I landed at THEE New Orleans-originated ELMER’S CHEE WEES. B

    Aa a New Orleans native, I’ve been a LONG-TIME fan of Elmers, but; I’ve been living in Atlanta for 20 years.  So,  I  haven’t tasted the pleasure for YEARS.

    These bags were part of a reasonably-priced 10 pack – 2 bags each of their 5 signature-flavored Cheese Curls; Bar-B-Que, GreenOnion, Hot-N-Spicy, Jalapeño, and of course, Original.

    THIS is is how I am enjoyed my Bayou Classic Game Day 2025, with Elmer’s New Orleans Chee Wees.

    Bon Appétit.

    Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler, Ya Heard Me!!!

    -CCG

  • I LOVE 2 EAT- FIREHOUSE SUBS!!!

    Good Thursday Night!!!

    This year’s Thanksgiving Dinner was par for the course, enjoyable, but; NOT outstanding. 

    However,  my Sunday Night Dinner was DELICIOUS.

    1.) Firehouse Veggie Sub (large size, 12-in., toasted sub roll, spread with mayonnaise, stuffed with shredded lettuce,  sliced tomato, sliced bell peppers, pickles, olives, onion, mushrooms, and jalapeños. Layered with Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Provolone cheeses, and drizzled with Italian Dressing),
    2.) Firehouse Oatmeal Cookie, and,
    3.) Diet Coke.

    ALL from Firehouse Subs, 1465 Hudson Bridge Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281.

    The regular Coca-Cola was an unexpected gift from Firehouse. Checking my receipt, I was not charged for the extra beverage. So, I gifted someone else with, “a Coke and a Smile… “

    Bon Appétit. 

    Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler,  Y’all!!!

    -CCG

  • HAPPY THANKSGIVING From KAPPA ALPHA PSI!!!

    Good Thursday!!!

    From All of Us, to All of You;

    Happy Thanksgiving 2025 to All of You and your Families, from the Brothers of the Diamond in Krimson and Kream of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

    God Bless You.

    -CCG

  • HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2025!!!

    Happy Thanksgiving Thursday Morning 2025 to All my CCG  Family, Friends, Frats, Fans, Followers, Frienemies, and, Fantabuloustical, Funky-Fresh, Fly Folks of All Colors, Shapes, Sizes, Flavors, Persuasions, and, Denominations!!!

    God Bless You. I Love You.

    Bon Appétit. Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler, Baby!!!

    -CCG

  • DAILY PROMPT  – EXTRA TIME vs SLEEP!!!

    If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time?

    Good Wednesday Morning!!!

    What would I do with an additional seven to nine hours every single day/ night?

    Quite the mind-blowing question,  I would say. 

    I’d like to believe I’d spend more time trying to bettering myself, i.e., reading,  praying, and/ or exercising.

    I also would like to learn a foreign language,  probably Spanish or French.  I have a cousin on Dad’s side who is originally from  California, but; met his wife while he was living in Japan. In fact he, his wife, and their two adult children (1 boy, 1 girl) are currently visiting with her family in Japan. 

    The kids were raised learning to speak both English and Japanese. So, I would love to have simple conversations with his wife and children in their native Japanese tongue. 

    I have mentioned this before,  but; I would like to devote more of myself to writing. For far too many years, dedication,  commitment,  and FOCUS, have all been the  proverbial “thorns in my side.” I would love to finally pluck away all the nasty distractions that inhibit my creative flow. 

    Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler,  Baby!!!

    If you didn’t need sleep,  what would YOU do with all the extra time???

    -CCG

  • NOVEMBER Is DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH!!!

    Good Tuesday!!!

    November is NATIONAL DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH!!!

    Be aware of DIABETES WARNING SIGNS and SYMPTOMS, and your FAMILY MEDICAL HISTORY,  that could potentially have YOU at risk for DIABETES. 

    If YOU feel as if you are experiencing signs/ symptoms of diabetes,  Please  GO To The DOCTOR.

    CCG is fighting right along with YOU.

    God Bless You.  I Love You.

    -CCG

  • NOVEMBER Is MEN’S HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH!!!

    Good Thursday!!!

    November is MEN’S HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH, more specifically; MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.

    November is also now known MOVEMBER.

    During MOVEMBER a.k.a. NO SHAVE NOVEMBER, men are asked to allow their MOUSTACHES to grow and flourish in acknowledgement and support of MEN’S HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH. 

    Good Brothers; it is OK for YOU to NOT be OK. It also IS very OK for YOU to ask for HELP.

    Let’s ALL try to make this our HEALTHIEST Movember EVER.

    -CCG