You know I look forward to Wednesdays, because I get a chance to do what I love and that’s reading to your babies with Reading & Succeeding with Theressa. Let me tell you, I know half of your secrets because your children tell me. What I love most about children is that they are brutally honest. If they did not like the story, they tell me and if they think that I look nice they tell me that too. I love to hear that most of all.

One time a first grader tried to mack me. For real!!! He first offered to help me pack up my books when I was leaving and I told him thank you, but I can do it. He then offered me a piece of gum. Now what is he doing with gum in school? I told him thank you, but no thank you. He then offered me a dollar. I was like no thank you. Then as I was leaving the class, he slipped me a piece of paper and told me if I needed anything just call him. I just took the piece of paper startled. When I got in the hallway, that little boy had his name and number on that piece of paper. I thought to myself that little first grader tried to hit on me.

Well you know what I wanted to do, go back in that class and ask that little boy who yo daddy? Cause if you are this smooth your daddy must be on point and wanted his daddy. For real dough!! Shoot!!!
But back to your beautiful, smart and talented children, they bring me so much joy when I visit their classes on Wednesdays. They know the importance of reading and they aspire to be so many things and I tell them that they can be whatever they want to be, but they have to know how to read!! Thank you for trusting me in the lives of your children. It is indeed an honor.

It’s been a while but here’s a new video blog…….

A BIG THANK YOU to all who have donated to the F.E.E.D. program.  Special thanks to the following individuals:

DARLENE & MELISSA, who organized their co-workers at the STIHL plant in Virginia Beach to donate boxes of food, toiletries & toys;  PAMELA LOCUST, who along with her co-workers at GLAMYSTIQUE HAIR SALON in Norfolk donated bags of non-perishable food items; DIANE DOWNS of Hampton who came to a remote broadcast at Farm Fresh, purchased some non-perishable food items and donated them to the F.E.E.D. program; and SAUNDRA PIERCE, who made a special trip to a remote broadcast at Pomoco Nissan in Hampton, just to donate items to the F.E.E.D. program.

Organize your co-workers to donate to the F.E.E.D. program.  Call me at 497-2000 ext. 246 and I’ll supply the box to hold your donations.  Once the box is full, call me and I’ll arrange to pick up your donations.  Of course, you can always drop off your donations at 957RnB, Va. Beach; Tomorrow’s Image Barber Academy, Warwick Blvd., in Newport News, and The Boys & Girls Club, Hampton Ave., in Newport News.  If your business is interested in being a drop off location, please call me at the above phone number.

So many individuals supported the F.E.E.D program during the holiday season and again,” I thank you.”  However, the name of the program is (F.E.E.D), FEED EVERYONE…..EVERY DAY.  This is an on-going program because people have to eat EVERY day.  When you shop for groceries, buy some extra non-perishable food items and/or toiletries.  Life is and should be about love for your fellow man.  WE (humans) must take care of US (humans).  There is no reason why anyone in this country should be hungry.  Search your heart and help those in need.  Whatever you give is greatly appreciated and needed.  Remember, there but by the grace of God go I.   Matthew 25:35-40 says “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat………Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”  Be BLESSED.

I was over at Va.Wesleyan last night.They’ve opened a homeless shelter on campus for the week,providing food and…you guessed it,clothes.I hope to make another trip this week,this time with a van load of clothes.If you can drop off a few things at the studio this week,great.236 clearfield ave.in va.beach.497-2000.THANK YOU.

Well,here  we are into 2010.It seems like the holidays went by in a flash,although I had a great time.For the first time in YEARS,Sonia and I chilled at home the entire day.It rained hard most of the day,so I just ate,watched tv and enjoyed my family.We ate breakfast with our next door neighbors.I discovered a dish called “funky grits”.Trust me it’s nothing new.It’s plain old grits with cheese,eggs,sausage,and maybe some mushrooms,etc.BUT.It was good man.Now that the new year is here,errbody’s talking about losing some pounds,just like last year.I can’t front I want to lose a few myself,so lets all pray for each other,cause I’m getting hungry as I type this.I also resolve to drink more water,I figure that’s something I can handle.I also want to do better with my attire.You see Charles is NOT a shirt and tie kind of guy.I’m going to try to do a pair of dockers maybe once or twice a month,and give the jeans a break.BUT.Man I love wearing jeans,(and sneakers,baseball caps,etc) .Pray for a brother.