Kara's Soft Words

He was into me! And I thought he was fine! Tall, dark, and handsome. I smiled at the thought of him being mine. He was into me! He made me laugh and smile. Felt like I'd known him for years but it was only a short while. He was into me! We would talk for hours! I'd try to hang up the phone but it felt as if he was pulling me with superpowers. He was into me(!) but it was clear to see. . . A relationship with him just could not be. You see. . . I was into him! I mean- I was impressed! Still- something about the situation had me feeling distressed. I was into him(!) but I'd soon have to choose. And my relationship with Jesus was way too much to lose! I was into him! Yet God meant more to me. And I knew- from temptation I needed to flee. As much as I was into him. . . I'd made a vow to maintain my standards. I couldn't and won't abandon them now! Whether you're into him. Or he's into you. Here's some ...

*I am super late with this post but. . . better late than never ;-)* I really love good food and good music! So I love being able to combine the two- especially if I also have great company! Saturday- August 2nd was no exception!  With the release of their first full-length album, Vertical Current took to the Warmdaddy's stage to celebrate! I was happy to have my girl friend/lil sis there with me! While the members of this exciting band are able to complement one another's strengths, they also bring on guests that seem to add an extra  oomph  to their shows! To start the night off, the audience was introduced to the group-   Ode to Omni !  It was the first time that my friend and I had heard them and we were definitely impressed! Other special guests (who also appear on the album) were Chartel Findlater, Shelia Moser (aka Lee Mo), Rick Tate Jr. and El' Ahmad Barak! Bright Side of Midnight was released on July 29th and it offers 11 tracks of ama...

Okay. . . I'm back! I know some of you have been waiting to see what other lessons I'd mention. I don't know if this is what you're expecting but here goes ;-). 1) Trust Your Instincts!  You might think this is common sense [ yeah. . . okay ]. . . but I'm so serious. I can't tell you how many times I've had a feeling about something, didn't listen to it but later wished that I had. *That idea goes for general situations in life but it can definitely apply to relationships as well.* Sometimes a guy doesn't even have to say or do anything in particular but you get a vibe from him that says, "Maybe I should leave this one alone." Listen to it! 2) You don't need to make yourself available or accessible to everyone.  My family and coworkers can tell you that I am generally an immediate response type of girl. Most of them say I'm too nice but I never want people to think that I'm ignoring their messages (unless I really am...

AMAZING!!! If I could only use one word to describe last Friday's show with Jeff Murrell & Friends. . . that would be it! I was so excited for this event- partly because of my company ;). My sister and her husband were visiting from Germany! It was my brother-in-law's first trip to Warmdaddy's and the first time that my sister had been back there since they moved out of the country. My aunt/self-proclaimed "big sis" (who also is a singer) joined us. *Right before she moved, my sister and I went to Warmdaddy's for Jeff's Birthday/ Luther Legacy Show !  So the trip to Philly for this show was extra special!* I didn't know exactly what to expect but I knew it would be great! Jeff was joined by Chartel Findlater and Steven Walker on (background) vocals and of course he had the amazing band- Vertical Current playing for him! Friday's show proved that these singers and musicians appreciate a variety of styles and time periods of music and c...

What are you doing this weekend? This Friday and Saturday, one of my favorite vocalists will be performing at Warmdaddy’s in Philadelphia! And if you're free, you should make your way there! Who:  Jeff Murrell w/ Chartel (Findlater), Steven Walker and Vertical Current Where:   Warmdaddy’s (1400 S. Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19147) When:   Friday; July 18 th and Saturday; July 19 th (2 sets- 7:30 & 10pm) How can I get there? Call 215-462-2000 or go to www.warmdaddys.com to place your dinner reservations How much does it cost? The cover fee is $15 (take cash!) What should I eat?             The very first time that I visited Warmdaddy’s, I learned exactly why people always talk about the cornbread! Served in a miniature skillet, the moist golden bread is topped with honey and sugar! I really like the Atlantic BBQ Salmon too. Why should I go to this show?   ...

On my way to work this morning, this was one of the first messages that I "received."  I was driving down 301- singing along to whatever song I was listening to when I saw a black pickup truck go by. The truck was nice but I was pleasantly surprised to see the license plate. Two words. A simple message. . . with significant meaning. It caused me to reflect on my life.  You may already know. . . I'm a PK (or preacher's/pastor's kid). As I mentioned at a service a few weeks ago, (when I was younger) I used to think that I could automatically "get into Heaven." I guess I figured that since my father was a pastor, my grandmother and other relatives were ministers/pastors and my family was in the church. . . I was good!  I had nothing to worry about as far as salvation-> or so I thought. I am so thankful that my parents set me straight! Rather than simply accepting who God was/is to my loved ones, I was encouraged to experience Him for myself! ...

According to my father, I have a problem. . . He calls me a concert-holic lol. In actuality, I think I just really enjoy the live music experience. It's one thing to have a CD and listen to your favorite songs but it's a totally different thing to hear the artist and see  and feel the emotion behind the music that they're singing or playing. I LOVE that! If anything- my parents are the ones to blame for my love of music. If you know my family, you already know that many of my relatives are musically-inclined. And my parents first  met in a band when they were in high school ;-). Anyway- lots of times, my friends and family members ask, "How do you know about all these shows/events?!" So I've decided to give y'all the inside scoop haha! I'll let you know what venues I enjoy, tell you about artists to follow and maybe I'll even suggest some decent restaurants (in addition to good music, I love good food). . . with pics and/or video clips fr...