Arts.Advocacy+Wellness: "Holiday Moments with Cornelius"

HOLIDAY Hallmark Moments

with Cornelius:  Pt. 3

Friends are Love

 and Friendships are one in a dozen

very few and uncommon 

A needle in a Haystack

hard to find

Friends are Golden

and Friendships are Precious Relationships no price tag attached

Friendships are sacred unions

all faiths can agree on this

A chemistry that  just happens naturally.

Something you don't have to fight for.

It's not forced at all.

A relationship of honesty and trust. 

A communication you have that 

at times can go unspoken

because you know each other so well.

You love each other.

And Friends are Love.

I found that Friendship in you My Friend

and I'm never letting it Go.

Happy Holidays My Dearest Friend.

-Cornelius Jones Jr.

Arts.Advocacy+Wellness: "Holiday Moments with Cornelius"

HOLIDAY Hallmark Moments

with Cornelius:  Pt. 2

Mother/Father, 

I just wanted to let you know...

You’re my #1 Fan,

and you’ve been that from the start.

You’re the breath of my Heart.

Helping me, encouraging me, guiding me,

and pushing me further to the top.

So that I can attain a sound mind and heart.

We’ll never grow apart.

You’re my #1 Fan

and 

I Love You Mother/Father

Happy Holidays with lots of Love.

-Cornelius Jones Jr.

Arts.Advocacy+Wellness: "Holiday Moments with Cornelius"

HOLIDAY Hallmark Moments 

with Cornelius:  Pt. 1

It's the Holidays and for the next few weeks join me as I share a few personally inspired Holiday Hallmark moments. Feel free to add these words in your Holiday greeting cards.  

It's all about Family, Friends, and Community so show some Love.

Family is like no other.

In those tender moments spent,

sharing stories and memories together, there is so much love there.

When you think no one is listening...They are.

When you think no one understands you...They do.

When love fails you...Family doesn’t.

Family is there to remind you to laugh and be light in life...

That’s Family.

(Brother/Sister), I love you, and I thank you for being Family.

Happy Holidays.

-Cornelius Jones

It's That Time of Year Again

It wouldn't feel like the holiday season without mistletoe, eggnog, Rudolph --
and 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.'

What is Christmas all about?

Watch the classic holiday story

KWANZAA ANYONE?

Reflect for the Seven Days with Love

Each year, the African-American community pays homage to its families, friends, and spirit during the seven days of Kwanzaa, a holiday for people of any religion. But what about you and your sweetie—or that cutie you have your eye on? How can the two of you get in the holiday spirit? We have the answer with these fun, Kwanzaa-flavored dates. Now, you may not be able to pack them all in during the week of December 26th, when the holiday occurs this year, but keep these ideas on hand and let them add richness and an element of surprise to your dating life in the year ahead.

1. Make it a group get-together

The first day of Kwanzaa celebrates Umoja (ooh-MOE-jah), the unity among families and communities. Are we sending you out on a date with your parents? Absolutely not! A friendly outing with another couple or two is what we have in mind. It’s sure to bring you and your date closer while emphasizing the bonds you’re all building. This plan can take the pressure off if you’re inviting someone special out for the first time. And if you’re a twosome that’s been stuck in the “let’s rent a DVD” rut, it can add a nice change-up, too. Challenge the other duo to a bowling match, go ice skating en masse, or play a game of Scrabble. (Just remember to play nicely—there’s only one “m” in “Umoja.”)