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  • 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

  • DAILY PROMPT – DO YOU TRUST Your INSTINCTS?

    Do you trust your instincts?

    Do I trust MY instincts?

    Do you see the expression on Bitmoji CCG’s face? That really is how I feel about attempting to answer this question.

    Now that I am older (not yet ready for an Age Reveal), the answer is still NOT absolutely YES, but; growth, maturity,  and experience, have been IMPECCABLE teachers. 

    So it seems for me, the most honest answer would be that familiar sage wisdom,

    “I’m still not where I ought to be, but; PRAISE GOD, I’m NOT still where I used to be. ”

    My friends; THAT is saying a whole MOUTHFUL.

    Do YOU trust YOUR instincts?

    -CCG

  • CALL IT Like YOU SEE IT!!!

    Good Wednesday!!!

    If you SEE something,  SAY something. 

    Call Out and  Report CHILD and ELDER ABUSE,  RACISM,  MISOGYNY,  and; ALL Forms of BIGOTRY, and VIOLENCE. 

    Your SILENCE is Your COMPLIANCE.

    God Bless You.  I Love You.

    -CCG

  • YOU WANT To BECOME MORE INTELLECTUAL, But; DON’T HAVE TIME For READING ALL The BOOKS?

    Good Monday Afternoon!!!

    You say you want to become more of an intellectual.

    Well, how is it possible for you to make this happen for yourself?

    It often involves a lot of dedication to hours which become years of studying and research. However; between work, home, family, and the gym, the average person doesn’t have time to dedicate to those tens of thousands of hours for research.

    Apple CEO Tim Cook recommends BLINKLIST for lifelong learners, top thinkers, and anyone who wishes they had more time to learn the powerful ideas in nonfiction books.

    BLINKLIST gathers the key insights from nonfiction books into 15-minute reads and listens. There are over 7,500 titles across 27 categories including entrepreneurship, management and leadership, and personal development.  

    Check Out the list from the top photo, Give Yourself 30 Days, and; Get Ready,  Get Set, Now GOOOOOOOOO… !!!

    -CCG

    BLINKLIST Wants YOU To STOP BEING BORING