A Drop of Happy

Mufasa: The Lion King- A Majestic Prequel Worth Roaring About Subscribe, like, share. Available on most streaming platforms. Mufasa: The Lion King tells the story of a young Mufasa’s journey to become the Lion King. Along the way, the audience learns how Scar became Scar and how the two brothers came to have a falling out. Before I get into the spoilers, I have to say that I enjoyed the cinematogr...

Exploring Looper’s Ultimate Sci-fi Countdown: A Dive into the Top 107 Best Sci-Fi Movies Part 2 My first look into Looper’s list was last June 2024. Obviously, I should have looked at the rest of the list to create a part 2 review long ago but here we are. Over six months later, they have updated from 98 to 107 which is understandable since new movies continue to make an entry. Will there be a par...

Curiosity Unleashed: Why Wonder, Not Doubt, Fuels True Knowledge Wonder rather than doubt is the root of all knowledge. To wonder is to be curious but also to be in awe. I think we can sit back and be in awe of things and admire them and appreciate them while still maintaining a sense of self. Having states of awe, I believe, inspires ingenuity and curiosity. It makes sense to me why then you can...

Christmas Day football game and Beyoncé Bowel performance inspired me Netflix to release a stand-alone special Blue Ivy Post Malone Netflix IT made sure there were no glitches Shaboozy What is happening 1.14.25 CMAs made her get up out her seat with this special: My House Black Bird: Tanner Adell, Brittany Spencer, Tierra Kennedy and Reyna Roberts Homage to Black Cowboy Rodeo Ashley Everett Ja'Day...

Losing You: The Art of Letting Go and Finding Yourself Again Be forewarned. I sing on this podcast and it is bad but the song is so good. Tell me the truth boy am I losing you for good? We used to kiss all night but now there’s just no use. I don’t know how I fight it, clearly we are through. Tell me the truth, boy, am I losing you for good? In 2012 Solange Knowles, yes that Solange, released an a...

Ready to watch The Recruit Season 2 on January 30, 2025 The Recruit is an espionage drama series that follows the chaotic life of Owen Hendricks, and a headstrong lawyer who just started working for the CIA. Played by Noah Centineo, Owen is thrust into the deep end of international intrigue when he stumbles upon a threatening letter from Max Meladze, a former CIA asset currently in prison, demandi...

Tackle Procrastination and Find More Time and Less Stress 10 Steps Acknowledge where you are and where you want to go (SMART goals) Break down into smaller steps Create accountability Set deadlines and reassess Access resources and ask for help Create a time management plan Reward yourself along the journey Engage in healthy mind, body, and soul habits Commit yourself by committing to yourself

Alex Cross Episode 4 Tid Bits A look into grieving the loss of a spouse, partner, or significant other Widows and widowers trigger warnings Everyone handles things their own way Family intervention Faking the funk Don't force your expectations on a grieving person Dating Top stressors Eight steps to healing after the death of your spouse or partner

Meet Me Next Christmas Review and recap It is that time for holiday movies and I am here for it. Netflix has so many that I do not even know where to begin but my first watch was Meet Me Next Christmas and I enjoyed it more than I expected. Meet Me Next Christmas stars Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, Kofi Siriboe, Kalen Allen and The Pentatonix. First of all you had me at Pentatonix because I love...

I needed a moment so I wrote a couple of poems and recorded a podcast show because I just needed a moment to be.    Adjust Breathe in know that it is your time to feel what you need to feel, your time to have a moment Wanda Toby @Litevi   I Need a Moment Ya’ll gonna give me a moment  A moment to feel what I feel  To sit in this pocket of disappointment  To let the letdown flow over me and settle ...

Practice self compassion Shift your perspective with gratitude Build a support network Focus on what you can control and ...

A new research study examines the link between physical activity, sleep, and brain connections. Let's review and talk about it.  Podcast Highlights: Physical activity, sleep, and brain connection Heart rate variability (HRV) and you What does HRV say about your ability to handle stress Boost Activity Levels Improve Sleep Quality   Resource Article Daily habits like sleep and exercise can shape bra...

Let's catch up Halle Bailey and DDG break up Janice Combs breaks her silence Kim Porter's Lost Words removed Kevin Hunter: Desperate Ermalinda Paloma: Killer Mastermind Box Office disappointment: Joker 2

Podcast Highlights What does it mean to recalibrate expectations? The link between high expectations and stress Well-being benefits of recalibrating expectations Practical ways to recalibrate expectations

Stress and Procrastination: Act Now Podcast Highlights The answer is: You must act now Stress and Procrastination Featured Article: Why You Put Things Off Until the Last Minute Money is a good motivator What is procrastination My emergency room patient Why do we procrastinate Kids, teens, and procrastination Instilling healthy habits Angelica is that girl Can we outgrow procrastination Mental heal...

Reveal Your Thoughts: Part 2 What are you feeling today? Reveal your thoughts to a trusted confident! Mighty you are Allow yourself to be seen not as you wish but as you honestly are not wounded yet vulnerable mighty In your sincerity a burgeoning healing takes root and grows like a mighty oak tree - Wanda Toby In my research on stress management and wellness, I have found that the basics of the b...

Let's recap Cardi B and Offset break up NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty Diddy lawsuits are piling up Kanye West announces new album Did Beyonce really lose 4 million followers on IG? Dancing with the Stars boots Anna Deley and she has a lot to say about it Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval Netflix comedy special Who landed on top at the box office: Lupita's Wild Robot?

Shocking: Supermodel Warns Against Ozempic—Here’s Why! Let's discuss our obsession with weight loss and the lengths we will go to to lose a few pounds.  Featured articles: Kate Moss' sister issues warning after Ozempic overdose: 'Worst decision I ever made' 1 in 4 adults would consider using weight loss drugs without prescription: Study

The Deliverance The Deliverance playing on Netflix and starring Glenn close as Ebony's mom, Alberta, Andra Day as Ebony, Caleb McLaughlin as her son, Demi Singleton as her daughter, Monique as Cynthia who was the social worker, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Tasha Smith which I always love seeing in a cameo role. It is a horror suspense story that basically follows this family that moves into a house...

Sean Combs was arrested and as of Tuesday, his request for bail arrangement have been denied. 03:00 Making The Band  05:40 Cassie Ventura left and filed a lawsuit  07:00 Drama of his own making  09:10 Self-preservation mode  11:00 Recent Diddy headlines  21:00 Yahoo Article "Sean 'Diddy Combs' denied bail; Indictment alleged 'freak offs,' guns, arson and other shocking allegations  40:00 What are...

Affirmation: I am the author of my story Let's talk about Shannon Sharp, Sean (Diddy, Puffy, Puff Daddy, Love) Combs, and the case for resilience, including the four core components of resilience: connection, wellness, healthy thinking, and meaning. Building Your Resistance

Reveal Your Thoughts: Part 1 What are you feeling today? Reveal your thoughts to a trusted confident!  In my research on stress management and wellness, I have found that the basics of the basics is knowing oneself. Knowing who you are, knowing what your values are, and knowing how you react to things allows a person to better prepare for life’s ups and downs. However, sometimes that is not enough...

Let me tell you how not even ten minutes into this movie, I was ticked all the way off. Because who the hell are these evil, small-town, backward-ass police officers to manhandle and malign this man, Terry Richmond, who was simply riding his bike while being black! Rebel Ridge takes place in a small town, you know the Jason Aldean type small town, the sundown type small town, the small town that y...

Do you really store stress in your body? This Times' article takes a deeper look into the idea that we store stress in our bodies and there is nothing we can do about dealing with it.    Read the full article  

Listen! Listen, listen, listen to me! Go see this movie. I realize I am late on seeing Alien: Romulus as it came out in theaters two weeks ago, but I have arrived. I was on the edge of my seat for most of this film. They went with a younger crew this time, portraying a group of green young adults who were just in search of a better life. There was an affinity towards them succeeding built in early...