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The Key

by shaylajay | June 9, 2014 | Article | 0 Comments

George Washington Carver said, "Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom." Mr. Carver was an agricultural chemist who discovered three hundred uses for peanuts and hundreds more uses for soybeans, pecans and sweet potatoes. His contributions to...

Coast One Tours at Amelia Island

by shaylajay | March 18, 2023 | Article, Travel | 0 Comments

Before heading to Amelia Island, I conducted extensive research on the rich history of American Beach. A.L. Lewis, Florida's first black millionaire, had purchased several acres of land on American Beach so that blacks could have what he referred to as "rest and...

Gifted Realty Huntsville

by shaylajay | December 13, 2024 | Article | 0 Comments

Today, I had a lunch date with a friend. I had a few spare minutes prior to our lunch, so I stopped by a gift shop on my way to the restaurant. I had actually seen this gift shop for the past year, but I never had time to stop. I am always rushing to get to my hair...

A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach

by shaylajay | March 19, 2023 | Article | 0 Comments

During our stay on Amelia Island, we visited the A.L. Lewis Museum, which was a visit I had been so anxiously awaiting. The museum is only open Friday through Sunday. This museum tells the story of Abraham Lincoln Lewis, Florida's first black millionaire, and how he...

My Rainbow

by shaylajay | June 30, 2012 | Article | 55 Comments

On June 7, 2012, my mother lost her battle with breast cancer. She was my best friend. We talked or Skyped everyday, even when she was in the hospital. We had so much faith that she would be healed and would live to see my daughter, Shayla Nicole. ...

Skate Night

by shaylajay | May 1, 2021 | Article | 0 Comments

My kids love the skating rink. My oldest is done after about 45 minutes, but my youngest can skate all day. I usually go with the family and sit and watch everyone skate, but my little sister has gotten into skating. I decided to join the skating crew. Here I am...

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

by shaylajay | September 26, 2011 | Article | 8 Comments

This weekend was so awesome that I had to blog about it. I spoke during a women's encounter on "The Cross," and you will never know the joy that is in my heart from seeing so many women walk away from this weekend knowing their worth and walking in the authority...

Back In Business

by shaylajay | September 20, 2011 | Article | 3 Comments

Mr. Louis and I are back in business. For the past two weeks, I have been blogging from another computer because my battery literally died in my old computer. I have a new battery and will be blogging from my own computer, which will make life a lot easier....

Happy Anniversary

by shaylajay | September 30, 2011 | Article | 23 Comments

On Saturday, October 1, 2011, my husband and I will celebrate our one-year anniversary. It all began during the Spring of 1996 after I had joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and he had joined Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He introduced himself as...

Baby Jay’s Faves

by shaylajay | March 21, 2013 | Fashion, Article, Popular | 9 Comments

These are some of the cutest and greatest must haves on my list right now. Sperry Top-Sider Boat Shoes I love these shoes, even though they are supposed to be worn on a boat, and there is no water within a couple of hours of Tucson. These cuties come in matching...

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