My Brother Joe

On December 3rd, I sat in front of Zion Gate Missionary Baptist Church at my brothers funeral. It was rumored to be one of the biggest funerals in Kankakee history. I do not know if that is true, but it was the biggest one the church and the funeral director ever had. Everyone talked about my brother and all I heard was “Joe Buck” this, “Joe Buck” that. I never knew this person the community grew to love. I only knew Joe… Both great guys but on 2 different levels. I am not ready to open the can of worms about his death yet, maybe another day. I will share a few artificial I found on him.

Antonio Young Commentary

http://www.allvoices.com/news/10973648-antonio-young-commentary-joe-buckner-a-kut-above-the-rest

Kankakee: Anti-violence rally aimed at youth

http://m.daily-journal.com/dailyjournal/pm_105523/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=ZZyX8hpD

Joe visiting Trend Setter to teach

http://trend-setters.paulmitchell.edu/bradley-il/in-the-news/joe-buckner-will-be-here-next-week

This is the link to get a sign dedicated in his name by his barbershop … PLEASE SIGN if you are registered to vote and have an email that is all it takes

http://www.change.org/petitions/the-city-of-kankakee-the-county-of-kankakee-street-dedication-for-joseph-buckner-joe-buck

Kankakee: Police release names in Buckner killing – The Daily-Journal

Killers Caught

Kankakee: Police release names in Buckner killing – The Daily-Journal.

Kankakee: Local grassroots group meets tonight to carry on ‘Joe Buck’s’ legacy – The Daily-Journal

Kankakee: Local grassroots group meets tonight to carry on ‘Joe Buck’s’ legacy – The Daily-Journal.

Susy Schultz: Vision of city’s future damned by its past – The Daily-Journal

Susy Schultz: Vision of city’s future damned by its past – The Daily-Journal.

 

Camilmusic Joe Buck “A Kut Above”

My brother had many people do youtube videos and I loved them all…

BUTTTTTT

The one that my friend Chris did was amazing.

here is the link to Chris song  http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_11159378

Sorry I Have Not Been On

It has been a while

I miss ya’ll.

It started out with me just being too busy to come and post. Between home life, dealing with my  hubby,my  kid, the kids sports, the kids school events, my school, and work I just had no time.

Then, (deep sigh) I had a death in my family. My oldest brother got killed 😦 D=, it happened the day after my 30th birthday on black Friday, which was the day before his daughter 11th birthday...SIGH .. So, November and December were not my months.

So, I have been pretty busy. I am apologizing, I have a lot of great post just like my old page..

 

Be Blessed Edna Moore-Washington 

 

My Bed Room Challenge

I want to share my bedroom challenge 😉

For the next 10 days I will be getting down and dirty.

I will be doing things that most women do only cause their men like it.

I will be doing it on my knees, under the bed, in the closet and on the dresser….

If you want to come to my house to help I’m sure my husband would love to watch 😉

Come Join Me…

Lets Get DIRTY

——Edna Moore-Washington

 

HOLD ON… Everyone knew I was talking about chores right ?

 

 

 

Day 1 – Chest Drawers ===> That is the cluttered over stuffed dresser with I am sure a few things you can no longer fit, or have a taste for. Donate those to0 small or big items to some organization who will use it..Refold the clothes neatly and have a nice day

Day 2 – Computer Desk===>> Put the pens in the pen holder, put the pictures you scanned on Facebook back in the frame.Those school papers your kids gave you while you were working there can probably be tossed or stored

Day 3 – Dresser Drawers===> The thing that holds your clothes with the mirror, has the same thing Day 1 has, clothes that no longer fit or in style. You can donate them too. Then fold clothes back to the way they should be.

Day 4 –  Jewelry Box===>> Match  the earrings back together, separate the your chains and bracelets that are stuck together

Day 5 – Books, Magazines, Papers===>> Go through, the books and magazines and see if you want to toss (only if they are not in good enough condition to donate) See what papers need to be put up, tossed or shredded….  I guess this is not “Edna Library” s

Day 6 – Night Stand===>> on top and inside there are most likely things that need to be tossed or put back in its place

Day 7 – The Shoes===>> Somewhere in your room there is a lonely shoe looking for a match. You need to put the shoes together and put them where they belong

Day 8– Your side of the Closet====>>put the hangers back, go through clothes and donate unwanted items. make it neat

Day9 –  Your Spouse Side Of The Closet ===>> do the same as day 8 😉

Day 10 – Under The Bed ===> the stuff you hid must find a home, take them and put them in their proper place

21 Day Organizing Challenge

21 DAY ORGANIZING CHALLENGE

Join the Challenge (at any time)

Day 1 – Junk Drawer

Day 2 – Computer Desk

Day 3 – Tupperware Cabinet

Day 4 – Linen Closet

Day 5 – Under kitchen sink

Day 6 – Dresser Drawers

Day 7 – The Pantry

Day 8 – Coat Closet

Day9 – Toy organization

Day 10 – Laundry Room

Day 11 – The Freezer

Day 12 – Spice Cabinet

Day 13 – Medicine Cabinet

Day 14 – Under bathroom sink

Day 15 – Medicine/Vitamin Storage

Day 16 – The Fridge

Day 17 – The Mail

Day 18 – Keepsakes

Day 19 – Master Closet

Day 20 – Photos

Day 21 – You pick!

Traveling Food Ideas

Summer Road Trip #1: Car Snacks

 3 easy snacks for the road or camp ground.

1) Empty peanut butter jar + celery sicks

Finally a way to have p.b. and celery without the mess. Fill an empty jar with an inch or two of peanut butter and then fill with celery sticks. Kids get a yummy snack without sticky fingers and the car stays free of kid schmeer.

2) Empty sour cream container + empty baby food ja

A quick way to pull off carrots and dressing without the dragging the jar along or buying those expensive to-go dressing singles.

3) Empty 32 oz. yogurt container + single serving yoplait

Easy peasy fruit slices and dip. So yummy straight from the cooler at a camp site or rest stop.

Delish.

So there you go–easy straight-from-the-recycling-bin solutions for eating well on the road.

Abusive Relationships

My Best Friend Erika Lee The Founder Of  P.U.R.S.E  A Foundation That Focus On Teen Dating Violence. Made Me Repost A Post I Did Before About Abusive Relationship.

Her Website Is  http://www.pursefoundation.com

and You Also Can Email Her  pursefoundation@gmail.com

Abusive Relationships

Signs of an Abusive Personality

Dating should be a fun experience. To make sure you’re enjoying yourself, while staying safe, be aware of common signs in people with abusive personalities. If you’re using an online dating service, look for these types of traits in possible matches:
Extreme jealousy or possessiveness
Pushes for quick and intense involvement
Seems too good to be true
Needs to be in control
Unrealistic expectations of the relationship
Easily upset or angered

Once you are in an abusive relationship, it is difficult to get out. Therefore, recognizing the number one early warning sign of an abusive personality gives you the key to avoiding the whole problem. Someone with an abusive personality always displays an unusual amount of jealousy. Although this may at first seem flattering, the level of possessiveness will accelerate as the relationship progresses.

Leaving an Abusive Relationship
The process of leaving an abusive relationship is difficult and dangerous. Safety is the primary concern. Even if you do not think your partner poses a risk, leaving often triggers an increase in violence. It is best to prepare as much as you can ahead of time.

Ask a friend or family member to keep items you gather to take with you. Make sure the person you choose will not tell your abuser about your plans to leave. Do not take anything that will be noticed as missing.

Things to Stash Away:

Money
Contact information for a local domestic violence shelter
Prescribed medications
Legal documents for you and your children (e.g. birth certificates, social security cards)
Photographs or written evidence of the abuse
Financial records and account numbers
Personal belongings possessing sentimental value
Clothing and personal needs

Things to Arrange:

A plan that safely removes yourself and you children from the home
Transportation for yourself, children and belongings
A safe place to stay
How to manage being gone from home for an extended time
Referral to a lawyer or legal advocate to obtain a personal protection order, temporary child custody order, etc.