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Robin Thicke Sues Marvin Gaye Family

Robin Thicke is suing Marvin Gaye's family saying that Marvins music is simular to Thicke's. Thick says his songs are original. I heard about this on HLN news, and it shocked me. All the commontion is over Thicke's song "Blurred Lines" and Gayes Funkadlics songs. How can Robin Thicke sue Marvin Gaye! Marvin is a legend to say the least. This man payved the way for people like Whitney Houston and Micheal Jackson, who then made way for new artist like Robin Thicke. Sounds to me like Robin Thicke is not grateful for that nor does he appreciate and know "Real Music". Robin has had some hits that even I liked. Its his voice that sets him apart, not the beats or his performance. But if you look at him closely he has a style of Prince or MJ when it comes to clothes and hair. His sound is that of a soul performer. What I do not like about Robin and so many other new artist is that they have forgotten where soul and R&B have come from. New artist just throw ...

Can I Get A Refill?

Over the past year I have been giving myself, my time and resources to other people. In a perfect world all of that would be fine and wonderful...but this world is far from perfect. Although you are expected to be just that. I have had to step back and watch, take a rearview look if you will. You see all of the people I have tried to help and support, were very much grateful for my assistance. They smiled and told me how much of a great help I had been to them. The problem is, that not many of them have returned the favor. I was left drained and alone. Angry and restentful. God wants us to help others even if it takes away from what we have, for the Lord will provide for us and our needs if we trust him. There was something that I forgot all about, myself. You cannot give to others if you have nothing to give. There were even times when I had only enough patience and time for myself and still I was bribed to give what was left. This didn't work, I kept what I had and left that ind...