The Diva Journals is still reading!

"Slavery robbed us of so many critical pieces to the puzzle that when we started writing our own history, we told only stories of tragedy, struggle, and loss. The other stories of triumph, beauty, and achievement, faded into myth and left our young people wanting to be part of someone else's history." - Daniel Black, Author of Twelve Gates to the City.

The Diva Journals is reading Twelve Gates to the City, the sequel to They Tell Me of a Home, by Daniel Black.  I am captivated by the storytelling of this gifted author.   I find myself trying to read at a slower than normal pace, because I just don't want the book to end, but because the book is such a page turner, the chapters are flying by.  If you are in need of some good reading material, first get a copy of  Perfect Peace, then you'll be anxious to get these two sequels.

 I am enjoying the savor of remarkably written novels.  Aah. The bliss of being engulfed by a good book.  

February's Diva of the Month

Ms. Angela Ferrell-Turner is the Diva of the Month.  Check out her article, and other interesting topics at The Diva Journals February edition.  Enjoy.

Don't let the cold kill your stroll

Hey Divas! With most of the country experiencing cold winter and in some places brutal weather, exercise seems more appealing if done indoors or not at all.  Walking and running are still great cardio exercises, even in the cold.  Here are a few tips to help you continue on in exercising and staying fit during the winter season.

• Remember to layer.  Wear several light layers, and be sure your first layer is made of one of the synthetic fabrics that wick away perspiration and let it evaporate. Your outer shell should be made of a breathable, wind-repellent fabric, to let the heat escape, but not let cold winter air enter. 

• Don't forget your hat and gloves.  Body heat escapes through the body especially through the top of your head and through your hands.  Walkers need heavier gloves than runners, so please invest in a wool pair if you're strolling instead of running.

• Pay attention to the wind chill.  Even if you are dressed properly, windchill extremes can make exercising outdoors unsafe by penetrating your clothes and removing the insulating layer of warm air that is surrounding your body, and it can make any exposed skin vulnerable to frostbite.  If the temperature is well below 0 F (-17.8 C) or the wind chill is extreme, consider taking a break by choosing an indoor activity instead.  If you choose to exercise outdoors still, use extreme caution with weather conditions.  Be safe.

• Stay hydrated.  Drink plenty of fluids when exercising in cold weather, just as you would when exercising in hot weather.  Dehydration may be harder to notice in the cold, so drink water or sports drinks before, during and after your workout, even if you're not  thirsty. 

Hey!

The Diva Journals has a new Diva of the month, Kristin Dexter.  We got new ideas, new recipes and new health tips. Take a look at January's edition of The Diva Journals.  We'll be waitingand hoping to see you.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year from The Diva Journals. It's that time of the year where we wait anxiously to have the chance to start over. Some of us may reflect and press rewind, other just may choose to press forward and get this party started. As we reflect back over 2012, let's remember the good times, but let's not forget about the not so good times, let's make a conscience effort to learn something from them that we can carry over into the new year that will help us become better people, make better decisions and choices. I'm updating my vision board; I didn't get a chance to achieve everything on it. That's o.k. though, achieving everything on it was never the plan, but a way to keep the things that I wanted to achieve in eye shot proximity. Now I get to smile because of the great feeling within from having achieved some of my goals, and I'm looking forward to charging head on at the ones I didn't achieve. I already have so many new and exciting things floating around in my head to put on my vision board. I want to learn to play the guitar, I want to go deep sea fishing, I want to learn to ice skate. Whatever you do this year, have a passion about it. Love more. Love harder. Learn more. Don't settle for nothing less than what makes you happy. If it is within your means to have it, have at it. Happy New Year!

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Merry Christmas

As The Diva Journals commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, we would like to wish a Merry Christmas to all Diva's and Gents. We pray that you are safe, that you are loved and that you are giving love. Make someone's day today. Greet someone with a smile, for you never know how this may help them make it through the day. Thank you to all the people who are cheerful givers. You help make this world a better place with your acts of kindness and generosity. My daughter and I decided to have dinner the other night at our favorite old country store. Just as we were finishing up dinner with a couple of hot beverages, the manager came to our table and asked how our meal was. Our reply was "everything was great" (just like it always is. She took our ticket off the table and told us that a gentleman on his way out of the restaurant paid for our meals, and wanted her to tell us to have a Merry Christmas. Wow. my daughter and I looked at each other and we felt awe when thinking of this random act of kindness shown to us. Have a wonderful day today. If you can, spread some awe of your own; we plan to.