IF CLIMBING

"Like a vine CLIMBING and clinging to the foundation of support so I climb and cling to all of my hopes, dreams and aspirations, striving with every inspired thought and action toward full expression of the things inside of me I long to see manifest. Once expressed, I trust that in the end, like a lifeless vine my brown roots and fossilized impression will remain just as vibrant, just as potent and just as empowering as if I where there like the once rich green ivy foliage of times gone by." May this be your heart's desire also. ~ Geechee Girl Coy

Eenie Meanie Miny Moe - Help Coy Pick out a Photo

Geechee Greetings,

For my birthday my Big sister V is going to do a black and white portrait of me from a recent photo. I would like your help in deciding which photo to use.

Most recently I purchased a table top book entitled Jacqueline Kennedy The White House Years. It depicts the oh so fabulous fashions she wore from 1961 - 1963 and all the marvelous additions and renovations she conducted while in residence. In the beginning pages is a timeless charcol illustration of her by Rene Bouche. It is her pre-inaugural portait and it was featured in Vogue 1961. When I saw it I knew then that I desiring a good thing, having an illustration done of me during this very eventful era of my life.

Take a look at the photographs I am considering and let me know which photo you think is the most flattering and will remain the most memorable as a black and white portrait. I know which I really like, but I value your opinion so please post an entry with your suggestion using the descriptions I provided below.

No. 1 Curly-Cue-Coy
No. 2 Smiles-4-Miles
No. 3 Mona-Geechee

Thank you,
Geechee Girl Coy

IF CONTAINED

“Keeping the negative energy contained and giving no ear to its voice, empowers us to accentuate the positive, see new opportunities and ultimately make better choices.” ~ Geechee Girl Coy

IF Resolve

Coy's Resolve is to:
Live well, love hard and prosper;
Lead by example;
Excavate, illuminate and celebrate her authentic self;
Create from the heart, handmade moments and goodies for herself and others;
Cultivate rewarding relationships;
Facilitate the dreams of others, for her cup is full, when she fills the cup of others;
Glean from her trailblazing and trendsetting Big Sis. V and this Blogging Colony of incredible Artisans all the inspiration her heart and hand can hold that will equip her to create her own artistic expressions through her love of words and scroll work;
Make it rain as only she can do and hope that it inspires you to make it rain too!

Hope you like it!
Coy

Happy B-Day Geechee Girl Coy!

Hey Yawl, January 2nd was my B-Day and it was awesome! I learned from a wise woman that past a certain age B-Day's should be celebrated broader and longer. I wholeheartedly agree! Just like a fine wine with age we only get better. Rare, highly valued, sought after and only brought out to serve the best. Like a true treasure, when you pop our cork, just let us sit for a moment and breathe, then drink deep and enjoy! See! Now I bet you can hardly wait to celebrate your coming BDays with a little more longevity.

I believe one of the greatest gifts is listening. After that displaying the fact that you have heard via thoughtful and tangible PDA’s Public displays of affection or acts. For example this year I received some of the most remarkable B-Day gifts. Not that I am so hard to please, but in the last few years or so I've been on a journey to discover myself, cause not really knowing what you like or what you are really into can be a drag and just plan sad. Therefore, having dug deep into myself I've found nuggets of truth that I have come to really value.

On New Year's Eve from my big sis. V I received a big designer bag in my accent color for life, red!! From my boo, I got the DVD series of one of my favorite actors and performers of all time FRED “Freaking” ASTAIRE!!!! I love that dude. He was so suave, cool, elegant and debonair, and most of all his rhythmic delivery while walking, talking, singing, dancing or just snapping his finger and swaggering along were priceless. Another set of sweet moments came with all the FB Face Book love I have received since I wrote on my wall "Coy is loving all the B-Day FB love coming her way, and came my way it did!!!! Thanks everybody.

Some of the most righteous gifts came from a few of my sistahgirlfriends. Like a set of four, white plates with black scroll work. Scroll work is one of my most wonderifically favorite things. My smile was sooooooo big. In my quest to brand 2Geechee Girls in your mind and heart, I said in passing "I would love to have a jumbo clear umbrella with the geechee girl logo on it for my B-Day." along with dinner at my new favorite restaurant.

So what do they do? They punk me and place in a beautiful gift bag all wrapped in tissue a .99 cent umbrella that they attempted to replicate the Geechee Girl logo on. Lame, uh? It sure was, but did Geechee Girl Coy know that? Heck no. I started almost screaming in giddy excitement in the middle of restaurant as I pull out the Dollar Store umbrella, unsnapped it and fully extended it as I exclaimed how happy I am and how wonderful this is and they are. Little did I know I was being punked and V was in on it too. As you can see they drew their version of V’s logo, stick figures and all. LOL!

After dinner at another place, and almost at the end of the evening, my girlfriend goes to the car in the cold and brings back the real deal, this incredible thoughtfully appointed basket full of the most fabulous Geechee Girl must haves to inspire me to dream, blog and share it all with you thus, this long entry! Shhhhhhhh, I’m getting better, at least it’s entertaining, right?

In the basket was, of course, a very generous gift certificate to, you guessed it, Cuban Pete’s! the perfect red mug, red designer ink pens, geechee girl folders, a red picture frame, beautifully colored journals and my very own geechee girl hot cup with the logo for my favorite morning libation, hazel nut coffee, light with two Splenda! It is so good to be loved, but even better to be known and celebrated for being you! Enjoying B-Day delights from Winter till Spring!

Thanks yawl!
Geechee Girl Coy

Happy New Year!

Marianne Williamson is the author of one of our favorite quotes. With the new year here so fresh and so clean clean we thought it was an excellent sentiment to share with you. We hope it encourages you to go for whatever your heart desires in 2009!

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ~ Marianne Williamson

V and I are looking to do even greater things in 2009 and share them with you. Such as looking to have several of V's books published, hosting a boat load of Spring Time Fine Art Gallery Showings, launching a successful line of handmade goodies from 2Geechee Girls that folks just have to have, and supporting the endeavors of our family, friends and colleagues!

Tell us what you are looking to accomplish so we can send good thoughts and prayers your way.

Black eyed peas and rice yawl!
2 Geechee Girls

3 Cheers for the Best Holiday Hosts Ever!

Happy Belated Merry Christmas once again! This year V and our families broke tradition and instead of hosting Christmas dinner we accepted an invitation to dinner with some of our favorite family. Our hosts Khalif and Tennille Miller are some of the best people on earth. From the moment you enter their well appointed spacious home to the first kiss and the last hug goodbye they make you feel as if you are the VIP guests in their home.

The food was fabulous, and as you know already I live with some heavy hitters. Yep you guessed it V brought her famous candided yams and cornbread and Will, my boo, brought the spiral cut ham. All the staples were there including some new ones and absolutely delicious!!!!

One of the best things about my family is that they are certifiably crazy and the fun is fast, furious and riddled with laughter every step of the way. The Millers always have great games and prizes. The last time we were there My husband and I came in 2nd place and V and her husband came in 1st place, so this year we came prepared to win!

Now understand the competition is fierce and since we come from a family of fine and performing artists the creativity is through the roof and always on and popping! This year we played Miller Holiday Trivia with 1-3 point star questions. For a hot minute some of us were in the lead, but in the end it was neck and neck between Tennille's mom Dean and the Family Matriarch Sarah Powell who in the end took the win! However along the way there were some answers to questions and rebuttal comments that made us spit the apple cider right out of our mouths with laughter!

Excuse me as I take a moment to shout out to those whose answers and antics will go down in family fun history. To Shika for Spelling Jesus' name with a G and doing it with conviction, to Patt (with 2 Ts)for everything you said and did, to Lamont for every interjected comment no matter the topic and to Kibwe for the perfect pitch Appollo Siren and the Sandman dance during Pat's performance of her Jingle Bell rewrite. Folks you can only imagine and oh how I wish you were there! If a camera were rolling, we would easily win the award for the funniest home videos and have 2million hits on youtube for sure.

Big Ups to the winners of the Christmas Carole rewrites, 3rd place Will and I, 2nd place Lamont Tennille's Brother, and for the win, Khalif's sister Shirin for her version of Jingle Bells rewritten by V!, but wait there's more...What's the best part, Shirin gave her coveted award to V! See that's what I'm talking about just good times with quality people.

So raise your glasses with me to those who host and do it well. To Tennille, Khalif and all others out their like you, may your homes be blessed with peace and happiness and your problems as an old man's teeth, few and far between!

Love you more than Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens and Sweet Potato Pie!
V and I!

One King Wrap Party Photos!

The One King Wrap Party was excellent! Monty and Daunne Blackmore along with Pat Hodge hosted a fantastic intimate affair at Miele's in Verona, NJ. The food and service were above board. Being with everyone again was just as good or even better than before. We laughed, ate and laughed some more. Just before the end of the evening Monty showed some footage of the production and it was just wonderful. I can't wait to get my DVD! The academy award nominated videographer, Ron Wyatt did some awesome stuff and it wasn't even edited yet! If and when it goes on sale, Hint hint DM Productions, be sure and get yourself a copy! Enjoy the pictures!

Una hav'a good Christmas, ya hear!
V and Me