tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post3811244531388752808..comments2023-10-26T05:49:59.824-04:00Comments on Reflections of a Grady Doctor: Deanna Topics: Sparkle, the remake.gradydoctorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-49525725344366428862012-12-15T09:26:22.903-05:002012-12-15T09:26:22.903-05:00I need you to go ahead and take some cards b/c I h...I need you to go ahead and take some cards b/c I have seen Sparkle and Mahogany and I am an 80s born baby. Love the Deanna topics and how you deal with your grief.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-83224090522811454062012-12-08T08:05:22.084-05:002012-12-08T08:05:22.084-05:00"Brothaaaaaa, you dropped a diiiiiime on me!&..."Brothaaaaaa, you dropped a diiiiiime on me!" lol That was Satin to Styx right before they had the BIG FIGHT. Styx told Satin he was weak from fighting women and began to kick his behind. Love, love your blog. Deanna told us about it when you started this blog. You are an awesome blogger...and an awesome writer.Patricia Brown Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-82594880939786449142012-12-07T12:35:07.071-05:002012-12-07T12:35:07.071-05:00Sparkle was one of my favorite movies.I knew the r...Sparkle was one of my favorite movies.I knew the remake was going to be a mess. Thanks for the review. I miss Deanna too! And I was a virtual FB friend. She totally befriended me after Jolai's party last year simply because I was Skegee Alumni. I posted a picture of my son's homework on Facebook and she sent me a personal message that read: "Homegirl! I teach middle school math - feel free to call or pm me if you have any math questions. I'm on Atlanta time, but usually stay up late. Girl - I tutor Kimberly's sons after school 4 days a week, LOL.<br />It takes a village!<br />Deanna" <br />She also left her personal number. I didn't use it, but it was awesome to know that someone so far cared simply because I went to TU and was also from Inglewood.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777480509677521069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-91085353794360588272012-12-06T19:53:51.116-05:002012-12-06T19:53:51.116-05:00My sweet Mom died 32 years ago today (less than a ...My sweet Mom died 32 years ago today (less than a week after I gave birth to her first Grand Daughter.) It took me two years to reach the point of grieving at which you are. Our grieving was not healthy...yet, your posts give me a sense that our family is finally on the right track. Thank You for sharing. Nanci, RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11665750450961867467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-11141625074579187792012-12-06T18:03:22.314-05:002012-12-06T18:03:22.314-05:00Sorry I'm a little late to this wonderful part...Sorry I'm a little late to this wonderful party here. Yes, I think of your posts as little virtual parties celebrating Deanna. And no, they are not morose, not even one little bit... they are full of love and happy memories and longing... and all of that is so good for the soul of every attendant at this party! :)<br /><br />OK, my hubby pulls funny quotes from these movies sometimes and we all burst into laughter, but that's not what's making me giggle right now. I don't know why, but I just pictured you not speaking... but SINGING... at the top of your lungs... making funny singing faces... to JoLai... holding the phone as a microphone:<br /><br />"Brothaaaaaaa, you dropped a diiiiiiiiime on me, ya dig?" (with the added "ya dig" for good measure)<br /><br />... aaaaand your BHE walks in on you! :DWhite Coat Dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02805599382000688596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-78126133463506289042012-12-06T14:25:41.749-05:002012-12-06T14:25:41.749-05:00Kimberly, I went to Skegee and had the pleasure of...Kimberly, I went to Skegee and had the pleasure of having a engineering class or two with your big sis. She would keep us laughing,. She had such a great smile and sense of humor!! I stumbled across your blog when I heard the news and I love it!! Please don't stop writing about Deanna, I can imagine her reactions, and I know that will definitely put a smile on your face. I will definitely be here to help support you, I lost my best friend and mom almost 7 years ago and went through the exact actions and feelings that you are having. It will get better in time, just remember her smile will keep you going!!Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10466343176253774603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-24436674810907400852012-12-06T08:21:09.839-05:002012-12-06T08:21:09.839-05:00I like how you eased out of the Deanna part all ha...I like how you eased out of the Deanna part all happy and came in hard and heavy on the membership part. mmm-hmm. <br /><br />I was telling one of my girlfriends that my African-American membership has been placed on probation, and she said, "You ain't entitled to full membership no damn way... half membership maybe."<br /><br />To that I say: It's okay; y'all go 'head and misn'use me. You gon miss me when I'm gone. #guilt_tripNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11108038613426722566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-14704708683011660182012-12-05T23:47:33.574-05:002012-12-05T23:47:33.574-05:00Hey Soror Kim, I was just checking in with you... ...Hey Soror Kim, I was just checking in with you... Reading your daily topic for today and realized I need to rent some movies, like ASAP, because 1. I'm tap dancing all ova 30 and will be expected to at least know a lil sum sum about these movies & 2. I'm just learning that, all credit score aside ... I have a black card... Yay! I don't wanna give it up just yet! Lol Now if we move trivia to the Color Purple, Purple Rain, Coming to America, or The Last Dragon I'd reclaim my rightful place in Black Society! I'm still praying for you and your family! <br />Jasmine 35GTspr05divadiva35https://www.blogger.com/profile/11458942915626418061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-63368986039609933972012-12-05T22:57:37.688-05:002012-12-05T22:57:37.688-05:00Awww man! I forgot Car Wash and Cooley High! Now y...Awww man! I forgot Car Wash and Cooley High! Now you saw that Which Way is Up was a part of my African American membership examination.(For those over the age of 35 only.)gradydoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-22406435121500236892012-12-05T22:33:22.395-05:002012-12-05T22:33:22.395-05:00I can so relate to this topic on many levels. It i...I can so relate to this topic on many levels. It is amazing how parallel the human experience can be. You and I are so close in age & I too have a sister that I share so much with, so many memories and nuances that only she can understand. You keep telling your stories and and healing your heart the best way you can & I will continue to read. I love to watch Blaxpoitation films with my "mature eyes", LOL it's even funnier now with perspective. Don't forget "Carwash", "Cooley High" and "Which way is Up" ! I can still remember watching all of these with my sister. Beautifully Complexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702193276858609494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-42944820156265722742012-12-05T22:29:20.357-05:002012-12-05T22:29:20.357-05:00Yeah, soul sistaaaaaa!Yeah, soul sistaaaaaa!gradydoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-26061875618060843052012-12-05T22:28:55.613-05:002012-12-05T22:28:55.613-05:00Hollywood Shuffle was one of Deanna's most fav...Hollywood Shuffle was one of Deanna's most favorite films ever. Yes, it was HILARIOUS.gradydoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-59052932807152117752012-12-05T22:28:12.144-05:002012-12-05T22:28:12.144-05:00Thanks,Cassandra! Your quiz will be coming soon. R...Thanks,Cassandra! Your quiz will be coming soon. Remember it is pass/fail and the minimum pass is 75%. :)gradydoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-77338147885306049592012-12-05T22:27:13.722-05:002012-12-05T22:27:13.722-05:00I'm so glad you're enjoying them.I'm so glad you're enjoying them.gradydoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-35678399237435870332012-12-05T22:25:35.348-05:002012-12-05T22:25:35.348-05:00Dad used to call her Dinky then that later became ...Dad used to call her Dinky then that later became Plinko. Why I do not know. I called her Sissy and she called everybody Pookie. It was her universal term of endearment. Ha ha ha. <br /><br />Now. Your membership: Probation status, for real. You don't have the age excuse like Nerd Girl. I am concerned, Nance. I am very concerned. . . .ha ha ha.gradydoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-44403065248123272952012-12-05T22:22:46.428-05:002012-12-05T22:22:46.428-05:00You better believe it, sister. What kind of jive d...You better believe it, sister. What kind of jive does your honey speak? Do tell. . . suckaaaaa.gradydoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-29347461619511683882012-12-05T22:22:07.789-05:002012-12-05T22:22:07.789-05:00Your card is so on probation. But then, you are a ...Your card is so on probation. But then, you are a bit younger than me. Please tell me that you have seen Mahogany? Please, Nerd Girl. . . tell me. How can LG grow up to know a jive turkey when she sees one if her mama hasn't seen the classics?gradydoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-81582558617455291622012-12-05T22:17:52.384-05:002012-12-05T22:17:52.384-05:00Yes! You're speaking Sparkle-ese! Yeah, my bro...Yes! You're speaking Sparkle-ese! Yeah, my brothaaaaa! You dropped a dime on me!gradydoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-67496068156041728412012-12-05T22:17:12.172-05:002012-12-05T22:17:12.172-05:00It made me so happy to write this down. This was o...It made me so happy to write this down. This was one of my favorite things about her -- these Deanna topics will live forever! I think I have a new blog post recurring theme! :)gradydoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-46863517804858054832012-12-05T22:15:28.917-05:002012-12-05T22:15:28.917-05:00Ain't that the truth. Thank you for telling me...Ain't that the truth. Thank you for telling me about you dad. He sounds like an amazing soul. gradydoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-1944957248388414992012-12-05T22:13:42.034-05:002012-12-05T22:13:42.034-05:00'preciate you.'preciate you.gradydoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-17439024944628180472012-12-05T22:13:26.605-05:002012-12-05T22:13:26.605-05:00Rolling on the ground at this!!! You are so going ...Rolling on the ground at this!!! You are so going to be part of my "Deanna topics" round table, man. For real!gradydoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-35490614549494514712012-12-05T22:12:00.045-05:002012-12-05T22:12:00.045-05:00Oh yeaaaaaah, sucka.Oh yeaaaaaah, sucka.gradydoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-9117743530020614952012-12-05T22:11:30.891-05:002012-12-05T22:11:30.891-05:00Two words. Epic. Fail.
Mom. Did you have any ide...Two words. Epic. Fail. <br /><br />Mom. Did you have any idea what we were up to? Lawd.gradydoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-84693814506816934512012-12-05T22:01:17.753-05:002012-12-05T22:01:17.753-05:00Awww damn. You had me at "over-the-hill blaxp...Awww damn. You had me at "over-the-hill blaxploitation star". Ha. I am so going to get that book. It sounds all kinds of ridiculous. And awesome. <br /><br />xo, K.gradydoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.com