tag:genevarenee.com,2005:/blogs/you-know-i-love-you-my-beautiful-wonder?p=2You Know I Love You... my Beautiful Wonder!2019-02-01T13:32:01-05:00Geneva Reneefalsetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/64706892020-11-05T10:49:27-05:002021-12-23T05:08:08-05:00BRAND NEW DAY!!! New Music and Virtual Concert Nov 22nd<p>Hello My Beautiful Wonders! </p>
<p>I pray that you are faring well in the midst of such an unpredictable year. The past few months have certainly surfaced a whirlwind of emotions to say the least, but I thank God every day for one more day ... a brand new day… a new chance to try and get it right! </p>
<p>During this season of quarantine, I’ve found myself busy in the studio compiling some new music for my brand new EP entitled<span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong> “Brand New Day” t</strong></span>o be commercially released very soon! I’m so excited to share these songs with the world in hopes to encourage a new perspective of inspiration and motivation to keep pursuing your dreams with strong confidence in God. </p>
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<p>Even more exciting that I will be serving alongside the dynamic women of the <span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>Washington DC Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. to produce a scholarship fundraiser - Virtual Gospel Brunch on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 1pm EST.</strong></span> During the event, I will debut some new songs from my upcoming EP “Brand New Day” and some familiar tunes from my first album “Beautiful Wonder”. </p>
<p>This is an exclusive opportunity for you to hear some new music and support one of our largest scholarship fundraising campaigns. Students have already received over $30,000 in scholarships in 2020 alone, but we can’t stop there! I encourage you to please get your tickets and/or donate to the fund as a sponsor. Visit the website for details - https://wdcacdst.org/gospel-brunch-2/ </p>
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<p>In appreciation for supporting the scholarship, attendees will receive exclusive complimentary access to download the COMPLETE CATALOG OF MUSIC from my website, including the full “Beautiful Wonder” album, the “Bionic” dance single, my “Another Day” holiday tunes, as well as the songs from my new EP “Brand New Day” before its official release! </p>
<p><a contents="Click Here For concert tickets," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://wdcacdst.org/gospel-brunch-2/">Click Here For concert tickets,</a> and let's have brunch on November 22nd! </p>
<p>In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this beautiful <a contents="Grace Medley" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/oTht7rj3R6M" target="_blank"><strong>Grace Medley</strong></a> that I recorded earlier this year. </p>
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<p>My Beautiful Wonder!</p>Geneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/44571522016-11-08T05:39:09-05:002018-06-22T09:06:28-04:00Don't Boo, VOTE! A note from Europe!<p>Guten Morgen from Germany! </p>
<p>November 8th is a VERY important day for the entire world!!! While I am touring in Europe, the #1 topic of discussion with folks here is about the U.S. Presidential election. So, this is my message to you, please go VOTE!!! Especially if you haven't already done so... Do not abstain from voting... I took advantage of EARLY voting before embarking upon my current European travels... </p>
<p>I remember hosting a watch party and concert for Election Night 2012 (that was fun!!!) - so in case you're wondering whom I voted for this year, take a hint from the title of one of my latest collaborations - "Strong Confident Woman" ...and whatever the outcome, just know that God is always and will forever be in control! </p>
<p>Speaking of voting, I want to thank all the voting members of the Recording Academy for considering my songs for the 59th Grammy Award nominations. It was such great fun working with these amazing songwriters, singers and musicians! It's truly a blessing to be around so much talent! Both songs are available at all digital download and streaming outlets. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39269/cdc45a4d2e31d403ecccd0c077e057af1643e80e/original/image.jpeg?1477753619" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Right now I'm attending the Jazz Festival in Dresden Germany with my favorite singer/songwriter Kenny Wesley and I even got to sing a couple songs during the Artists Jam Sessions. We are learning so much from the living legend Al Jarreau... He says "you have to enjoy the work"... and I must admit that while the planning and prepping and practicing for concerts and records is definitely hard work, I still truly enjoy it... The deal gets even sweeter when I see your smiling faces at my shows and hear/read your encouraging words. </p>
<p>L<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39269/8318a177f5ccb000d266d8e5d929e1b5abd7e794/original/image.jpeg?1478561465" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>So, I hope you will sweeten the deal for me again at my Blues Alley concert on January 18th!!! That's right, I've been invited back for a third time!!! I'm so excited and hope to see you there! </p>
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<p>Remember to go vote!!! Our ancestors fought too hard for this American right.</p>Geneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/26523712014-02-01T16:25:00-05:002019-02-01T13:32:01-05:00California Dreaming!<strong>California Dreaming! </strong><br><br>I am happy to announce that I will be leaving this cold weather in DC and going back home to Oxnard California this weekend to help celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Pinkard's Youth Institute - Black College Tours! It is truly an enormous compliment to be invited back as the featured entertainment as well as one of their "success stories"! It was just me and my single mother growing up, but it truly took a village to raise this child!<br><br>My mother made sure I was thoroughly involved with all the community resources available to me such as the Church, the Sororities and Fraternities, the NAACP, and the 20th Century Onyx Debutantes just to name a few... Because of the Pinkards' initiative, I was able to visit several HBCUs while still in high school; and as a Cali-Kid, that experience was a major eye-opener for me! Now I can proudly say I've earned my advanced degrees (masters and doctorate) from the prestigious Howard University (the real HU) and I'm happy to visit my hometown to celebrate and encourage the next generation who will sure benefit from such a loving and giving community!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br><br>Remember... <strong>Your life is what you make it!</strong><br>Geneva Renee</div>Geneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/26523942014-01-31T01:30:00-05:002014-02-26T16:28:34-05:00RADIO ALERT<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><strong>RADIO ALERT:</strong></span> Tomorrow I will have the honor and privilege to be the guest artist on one of the hottest smoooth jazz radio shows around "Talking Smooth Jazz" and I'm going to let Terri "the Jazz Queen" release an extremely exclusive smooth jazz recording of mine on the show.. you don't want to miss it!<br><br><strong>Talking Smooth Jazz Live Radio Interview & Exclusive NEW jazz music<br><br>*TOMORROW* Saturday February 1, 2014 - 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern<br><br><a contents="Click Here to Tune In Online" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talking-smooth-jazz/2014/02/01/geneva-renee" target="_blank"><font color="#0b71b6">Click Here to Tune In and listen to the recorded show Online</font></a><br><br>Or Call (646) 716-5485</strong>Geneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/26524282014-01-15T04:35:00-05:002022-05-23T00:49:15-04:00Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute - Free Music Download <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39269/70e9f6e63404d6c8cb801081158c46dacc217cc1/medium/daretodream.jpg?1390248534" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><strong>Happy Martin Luther King Day!!!</strong><br><br>More than 50 years after his "I Have A Dream" speech, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. remains an iconic example of courage for the sake of peace. I hope my <em>brand new single</em><strong> "Dare To Dream"</strong> will help you celebrate his legacy and encourage you to never give up on your dreams.<br><strong><a contents='Click here to download my NEW song "Dare To Dream"' data-link-label="MUSIC" data-link-type="page" href="http://genevarenee.com/music" target="_blank"><font color="#0b71b6">Click here to download my NEW song "Dare To Dream" for free</font></a></strong><br><br>~~~~~~~~~~<br> <div>
<strong>THANK YOU </strong>to all of you who came to the Howard Theater last week and surprised me with your smiles and hugs and shouts of love from the audience!!! Thanks also to everyone who blasted my phone with texts, voice, and social media messages! I see each and every one of you as angels kisses! The experience was so much fun, and I truly appreciate your support!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">This was a true example of the old saying "when one door closes, another one opens"<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~<br> </div>
<div>More exciting news: I have been selected as a finalist in the <strong>National Cherry Blossom's first ever Sing Into Spring</strong> contest where I will compete for a spot to perform during the Cherry Blossom Parade! The contest, hosted by American Idol's <a contents="Justin Guarini" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUeCjuUdYig" target="_blank"><font color="#0b71b6">Justin Guarini</font></a>, is open to the public and will be next Monday, January 27th at DC's Hard Rock Cafe!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Click here for the Sing Into Spring press release" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/2014/01/09/finalists-of-sing-into-spring-vocal-competition-announced/" target="_blank"><font color="#0b71b6">Click here for the Sing Into Spring press release</font></a></div>Geneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/26524532014-01-11T04:40:00-05:002017-01-14T14:14:19-05:00Happy New Year at the HISTORIC HOWARD THEATER!!!<br><strong>Happy New Year My Beautiful Wonders!!!</strong><br><br>I'm so excited to announce that I'll be on the historic <strong>Howard Theater</strong> stage as a solo artist and opening act for the Earth Wind & Fire Tribute Band<br><strong>THIS Thursday January 16, 2014 at 8pm </strong>- tickets only $10.<br><br>While I've been there many times as a supporting vocalist, this will be my debut as a solo artist!<br>What a beautifully wonderful way to begin 2014!<br>I'd love to see you there! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39269/9abeb8b04fe945dd3c1b95a3d94f19767fa4e4c1/original/howardtheaterjan2014.jpg?1389667489" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Geneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/22880762013-12-25T21:43:39-05:002017-01-14T14:14:18-05:00In the Holiday Spirit!<div style="text-align: center; ">
<strong>Merry Christmas My Beautiful Wonders!!!</strong><br><br>Firstly, I thank God for His unconditional love and sacrifical gift of His only Son to save us all.<br>Remember, Jesus Christ is the true reason for this season!<br>God Bless!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39269/345f62f0f026c5d55a618340ccd19447f1bde7a7/medium/christmaspic.jpg?1388000654" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><strong>You know I love you, my Beautiful Wonders!</strong>
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<br>In this spirit of love, I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate all of your support over the past several months with my debut project and other musical endeavors! You are truly a blessing to me!<br><br>I must admit, the Holidays are usually hard for me since there are so many traditions focused on family - and I miss my mother the most around this time of year. However, because of your love and encouragement, I've made so many new friends and my extended family has grown exponentially!<br> </div>
<div>In the spirit of sharing, I want to share a sneak peak into my personal life with my candid home video series of the <strong>12 Days of Christmas Songs</strong> all on Instagram! They are small daily snippets of favorite Christmas carols sung with some friends and families.<br> </div>
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<a contents="&nbsp;Click here or below to enjoy!" data-link-label="BLOG" data-link-type="page" href="http://genevarenee.com/blog" target="_blank"> Scroll to the top of my Blog-page and enjoy the Instagram snippets!</a><br><br>Don't forget to watch, like, comment, and share my OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:<br><strong><span class="font_large"><a contents='"In The Morning"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youtu.be/E6bf1pfOnVg" target="_blank">"In The Morning"</a><br><span class="font_small">featuring B.Blunt</span></span></strong><br> </div>
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<div><span class="font_regular">Last year we debuted the "Beautiful Wonder" album,<br>and this year we launched the "In The Morning" video...<br><br>So, what's in store for next year? Let me know what you want, and we'll see what happens!!! </span></div>
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<br>Hello My Beautiful Wonders,<br><br>Today marks the online release for my OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:<br><br><strong><span class="font_large"><a contents='"In The Morning"' data-link-label="VIDEO" data-link-type="page" href="/video">"In The Morning"</a><br><span class="font_small">featuring B.Blunt</span></span></strong><br><br><span class="font_large"><span class="font_small">click the title to watch and let me know what you think!</span></span><br> </div>Geneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/18996492013-10-22T09:17:39-04:002017-01-14T14:14:18-05:0056th Annual Grammy Awards consideration<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39269/bfd1069dd898c4c5ae94fc1b5b4c37f49d3aeb67/large/grammy56pic.jpg?1382444827" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /><br><br>Just wanted to share with you the great news... since releasing my debut album <a href="http://email.bandzoogle.com/wf/click?upn=ix0nKMJp7LApotggavbQY35ltUQy2Qacrtq24uhuDorDI4dX-2ForurW9mI3pJT6UjswD-2BjocyVitORxEPztnjcAaV-2FxD7K31nLa2iJbSn0DPH9QqWIPbL2mAVbdPs3jFVN1SH3gocAfbHLJDamqaSoQ-3D-3D_NdVJ45h1F2IZX7h-2FNhD7ew5oiG82D0Mk9w4qHUzdOxPYSjbA2ZIwE5RY1tiFphC01zLvVkMP23D2WWxxUP5EkhggLWqpiv4QB2A0ZUaXuSjFD1zuJQFQ0lFsjPYEWA6JHeIeGgn44hoPU5zRIy4OQF-2F442s8-2BRDnUdINnNAMvm9FBXNvlqOy1CMqPk-2F1u9P5UaVA4ID7o3ItBHlxKkhmZKeG5F3WU-2FHuBidUXEzPO6g-3D" style="color: rgb(0, 1, 92); text-decoration: underline; " target="_blank">"Beautiful Wonder"</a>, I've been blessed to share my music with so many people and I just found out that I am being considered for the 56th Grammy Awards in 3 categories:<br><br><strong>Best Pop Solo Performance - "Beautiful Wonder"</strong><br><strong>Record of the Year - "Beautiful Wonder"</strong><br><strong>Song of the Year - "Press On"</strong> <br> <em>- written by <a href="http://email.bandzoogle.com/wf/click?upn=ix0nKMJp7LApotggavbQYxohrrCAZEf-2Bn70Yf-2FXEN6-2BVEAKmzX03JYHSJfKk1zE7oW1Oip7Y8z0d4sYNTnk4-2Fej2qnBO3KR41BoJKg3tLDSuSffRcxJ9UmWBeLYWixampY4qVFW4O1Ef61Ye5m7t0w-3D-3D_NdVJ45h1F2IZX7h-2FNhD7ew5oiG82D0Mk9w4qHUzdOxPYSjbA2ZIwE5RY1tiFphC0ijWHQwzavDz-2FzK1iKF7O0YajEBv1vajsmzaw5X-2FuJk8kFbRj7ipeCy8FsyCmzEs7d-2FzaaIHa4Mrudt7wO1M6Tp0DIt1T4ZiTFHiWt7IUnNzFLVat7jAVyYSs9qqEyvmF2PACdOAbQqPDvEsvzmX3C0knVSGR6DfgXwIyyTdV6Gg-3D" style="color: rgb(0, 1, 92); text-decoration: underline; " target="_blank">Eric Campbell </a>and myself<br> - performed live by the 2013 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. National Centennial Founders' Day Convention Choir of 500+voices, and theme-song for Centennial Founders' Day DVD!</em><br><br><strong>What does GRAMMY consideration mean?</strong>
<p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><em>Entries are recordings submitted for GRAMMY consideration. Entries that meet all eligibility requirements are listed on the official ballot for consideration then voted on by The Academy's voting members and the results of that vote are the nominations.</em></p>I'm so excited, so I'm telling everyone and I encourage you to tell all your friends - feel free to post a congratulatory message on social media. If you (or if anyone you know) can cast a ballot, please consider Geneva Renee for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards!<br><br>Thank you all for your continuous support!!! Geneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/22880772013-09-23T22:15:00-04:002022-02-11T04:47:55-05:00Summer is Over - Let's get to Work!Hello my Beautiful Wonders...<br><br>The changing of the seasons is always bitter-sweet for me... So, last weekend marked the official switch of the seasons, which means it's time to stop playing and get busy!!!<br><br>Well, I've been very, very busy working on a very, very special endeavor - my official music video!!!<br>I'm still working on it, so stay tuned...<br><br>And don't forget to share the news with all your friends:<br><br><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><a href="http://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/facebook/offer?pco=tbx32nj-1.0&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GenevaRenee.com&pubid=xa-51b8ea9223ce1b13" target="_blank"><img src="//cache.addthiscdn.com/icons/v1/thumbs/32x32/facebook.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Facebook" /></a> <a href="http://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/twitter/offer?pco=tbx32nj-1.0&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GenevaRenee.com&pubid=xa-51b8ea9223ce1b13" target="_blank"><img src="//cache.addthiscdn.com/icons/v1/thumbs/32x32/twitter.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Twitter" /></a> <a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?source=tbx32nj-1.0&=300&pubid=xa-51b8ea9223ce1b13&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GenevaRenee.com%20" target="_blank"><img src="//cache.addthiscdn.com/icons/v1/thumbs/32x32/more.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="More..." /></a> <!-- AddThis Button END --><br><br>See you there!<br>You know I love you... my Beautiful Wonders!<br>Geneva Renee<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="MUSIC" data-link-type="page" href="http://genevarenee.com/music" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39269/ba1d56b7273d1a3e6f7e73c25c5922d2b1b4e7df/medium/red-pillow.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a><br><br> Geneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/22880932013-07-15T22:25:00-04:002021-12-18T04:04:28-05:00Summer 2013 is Hot Hot HotHello my Beautiful Wonders!<br><br>I hope you are enjoying the sunshine, cuz it's definitely hot out there! This past weekend it was <span style="color: #ff0000">Red</span>&White Hot in Washington DC as my Sorors of <span style="color: #ff0000">Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.</span> celebrated our 100th anniversary! I'm so honored and blessed to have performed my original song <span style="color: #ff0000">"Press On" </span>with the Centennial Choir during the sorority's 100th National Founders Day festivities!
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<i>My performance begins on the main concert stage at <u><b>4pm</b></u><b>,</b> and I hope to see you there!</i><br><br>Bring your friends and family and some items to donate (clothes/toiletries) to <span style="color: #ff0000">help the </span><span style="color: #ff0000">homeless! </span><br>This is HUGE effort, and our goal is to collect 1500+ items to help 1500 homeless individuals<br><a href="http://www.expressionlive.org" target="_new">click here for more info</a><br><br><span style="font-size: larger"> *****</span>
</div>I told you this summer was gonna be hot hot hot!!! <br><br><a href="http://GenevaRenee.com/events.cfm" target="_new">Mark your calendars for </a><span style="font-size: larger"><a href="http://GenevaRenee.com/events.cfm" target="_new">Upcoming Summer Shows:</a></span><br>July 20th 4pm - EXPRESSION LIVE FEST - Silver Spring MD<br>July 30th 9pm - BEN'S NEXT DOOR - Washington DC<br>August 2nd 10pm - BLACK FOX LOUNGE - Washington DC<div style="text-align: center">
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</div>You know I love you... my Beautiful Wonders!<br>Geneva ReneeGeneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/22880972013-06-01T06:30:00-04:002017-01-14T14:14:19-05:00TV Alert - Tonight Only!!!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39269/24f261023c36869f3ab1594e4fef71b040218b7a/large/VoiceAudition.jpg?1369422550" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="600" width="600" /><div style="text-align: center; ">
<br><b>***TV Alert***</b><br><br>So many of you have asked me - <span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0); "><b>"How was your Voice audition?"</b></span> - and finally the official video is ready for your viewing pleasure! When I went for the audition in New York, the NBC producers sent a team to follow the entire process, from the hotel to the limo to the front of the line!!! <br><br>Tune in to <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0); "><b>NBC4 Washington TONIGHT, June 1st at 7pm </b></span>- and I'll be a special guest on the next Be A Voice VIP contest to show the official video of my experience!<br><br>Attention my non-DMV family, I'm sorry to say this, but I just got word from the NBC producers that due to technical issues, they will not be able to stream the show live on the web...<br><img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/sad_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br>Please note, it will not air again on TV after that due to FCC regulations around closed-captioning.<br>Sadly, I will not be home or online to watch the show, so could someone please record it for me - even if you're just holing the camera phone up to the screen, I really wanna see it please!!!<br><br>I haven't yet seen the final footage myself, so it will be a surprise for all of us! Tell your friends and faily to watch, and be sure to let me know what you think :o) I always appreciate your feedback!<br><br>You know I love you... my Beautiful Wonders! <br>G-Renee<br><br>www.GenevaRenee.com</div>Geneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/22880952013-05-01T22:30:00-04:002017-01-14T14:14:18-05:00Share the LoveHello my Beautiful Wonders!!!<br><br>You know I love you, and I'm so gratefull for all of you who have supported me for so long. This week, I'm asking you to please <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); "><b>share the </b></span><span style="font-size: small; "><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); ">LOVE</span></b></span>...<span style="font-size: small; "> </span><br> <div style="text-align: center; ">My dear friend <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); ">Kenny Wesley,</span> who wrote most of the songs on my album Beautiful Wonder, is releasing his own album <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); "><span style="font-size: small; "><a href="http://www.kennywesley.bandcamp.com" target="_new">"The Real Thing"</a> </span></span></b>on May 15th!!! Here's the kicker, he's pre-selling the <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); ">complete digital album</span> right now <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); ">for just <b>$</b></span><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); ">1</span></b> - yes one dollar!!! This un-real deal won't last long, so click <a href="http://www.kennywesley.bandcamp.com" target="_new">here</a>, or on his album cover below to snag this deal!<br> </div>
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<div style="text-align: left; ">Doesn't it feel real good?</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium; "><u><b>BAD NEWS</b></u></span> <br><img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/sad_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br> </div>
<div style="text-align: left; ">As you know I won NBC4 Washington's Be a Voice VIP last May, and my grand prize was a guaranteed audition for the national TV show on NBC - <span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0); "><b>The Voice</b></span>. Well, I didn't make the cut, so you won't see me on the television show. But... I had a lot of fun behind the scenes, made some great new friends, and will share the experience with you all real soon!!! </div>
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<br>Like I said in my song <i>Don't Give Up</i> --<br><i><b>"One door may have closed on you, but another door will surely open!"</b></i><br> </div>
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<br><span style="font-size: large; ">******************************</span><br><br><u><span style="font-size: medium; "><b>GOOD NEWS!!!</b></span></u><br><b><img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/teeth_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></b><br><br>I've been invited to perform three shows at the <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 102); "><b>2013 National Cherry Blossom Festival</b></span>!<br><br>All the shows are <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 102); "><span style="font-size: small; "><b>FREE</b></span></span><span style="font-size: small; "><b> </b></span>at the Tidal Basin on the corner of<br>15th Street and Maine Avenue SW in Washington DC<br><b>Sunday March 24th at 12noon<br>Friday March 29th at 4pm<br>Monday April 1st at 5pm</b><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39269/040d30cf743e31c5e4ef02f07498111093f0f398/original/3-shows-at-CBFest.png?1375986184" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="531" width="546" /><br><br><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 102); "><b>I hope to see you there!!!</b></span>
</div><br><i>You know I love you,<br>My Beautiful Wonder...</i><br><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); "><b>Geneva Renee</b></span>Geneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/22881002012-12-11T22:45:00-05:002013-12-25T22:16:49-05:00Start Spreading the News... I'm heading to NYC!!!<div class="gmail_quote" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">
<span style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); ">Happy Holidays Fam!!!</span>
<div class="gmail_quote" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); "> </span></div>
<div class="gmail_quote" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); ">First of all I wanna say THANKS to all of you for sticking with me over the past year since i reintroduced myself to you as Geneva Renée! <br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">2012 has been truly an adventure from sharing the microphone with the amazing jazz vocalist Maysa Leak in January, all the way to sharing the stage with the ultimate diva Diana Ross in December! Along the way, I've been blessed to have won a guaranteed VIP audition for NBC's The Voice, blessed to release my debut recording project "Beautiful Wonder", and most recently blessed to celebrate the re-election of President Obama with a full-band concert as well as join a choir to sing for the entire First Family!</span></div>
<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); ">I can't believe we have less than 30 days left in this year... so let's go out with a bang! </span><span style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); ">I've always wanted to celebrate New Year's Eve in New York City, so this is as close as I think I'mma get this time around!<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Join me and my awesome musical family this Saturday night for my first full-band concert in NYC!</span><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> </div>
<div class="gmail_quote" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; ">Saturday, December 15th<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">8pm & 9:30pm shows <br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Admission $10<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Billie's Black<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">271 West 119th Street<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">New York, NY 10026</div>
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<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); ">Remember to Spread the News!<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">You know I love you... My Beautiful Wonders!<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">G-Renée</span>
</div>Geneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/22881402012-11-11T22:45:00-05:002013-12-25T22:19:31-05:00Concert - Celebration of LifeAs a woman in healthcare, I know how important it is to take care of our bodies, and to continue to encourage our sisters to live a healthy lifestyle. Do you know someone who is living with a terminal illness? I know many...<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">My mother lived with kidney failure and went through blood dialysis 3 times a week for 10 years while still raising me and serving the community selflessly. My Godmother is a pancreatic cancer survivor who has continued to keep her same positive spirit throughout her year of chemotherapy and rehab. Now, she is a Beautiful Wonder living her life like it's golden!<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">This Saturday, I invite you to join me with the all-female band, Les Femme Totale, for a full music and drama production celebrating phenominal women like my mother and godmother who have overcome so many obstacles, but chose to live positively regardless of their circumstances.<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> <div style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; ">
<span style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(128, 0, 128); "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">The Women's Challenge - Celebration of Life Gala</b></span><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Saturday, Novemeber 17, 2012<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">6:30pm<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Murphy Fine Arts Theater<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">2201 Argonne Dr<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Baltimore MD 21251</div>Geneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/9673202012-10-29T18:15:00-04:002012-10-29T18:15:00-04:00Hurricane Sandy... something to get through the storm Hello my Beautiful Wonders...<br><br>
I know that most of you are in the path of Hurricane Sandy, and I want to encourage you all to stay calm, stay safe, and stay informed. <br><a target="_new" href="http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes">Click here for hurricaine preparedness info</a> - I hope you are all okay, and prepared... you are in my thoughts and prayers...<br><br>
While I was sitting here watching the wind attack the trees outside my window, I saw how stong these trees are still standing; and I began to think about my mother and how she endured so many storms in her lifetime with being a single parent, and living with kidney dialysis for nearly 10 years... And through it all, she was still gracious and able to serve the community through her church, sorority, and her profession as a child therapist... What a Beautiful Wonder!!!<br><br>
I'd like to share with you my song that was written for her called Press On from my new CD. <br>
Here are some of the lyrics:<br><div style="text-align: center; ">...She amazes me, a steady calm that floats along the raging sea.<br>
And though the winds may blow, she stands her ground and sends a smile that warms my soul...<br>
... a tree that stands in the wind. All through the storm, her smile lingers on.<br>
I'm in awe how she Presses On...</div>
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I hope the song inspires you as it does me. Let me know how you're doing and what you think. I always appreciate your messages...<br><br><br>
You know I love you... my Beautiful Wonders!<br>
Geneva ReneeGeneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/2160472012-09-18T09:58:46-04:002012-09-18T09:58:46-04:00From Next Door to Your DoorYes, it's official! I had an awesome CD Release Concert at Washington DC's iconic U-Street venue, Ben's Next Door - we filled the place up to standing room only!!! Thank you everyone who made it out to the show, or even sent me some love in their own special way.<br><br>
Now the music is out there for all the world to hear and it's an ecclectic blend of everything important in llife - <b>love, faith, and perserverance</b>! <br><br>
Reviewers have said the music "showcases her fabulous vocals without doing anything to detract from what God gave her" and that Beautiful Wonder "goes for a combination of sweetness and grit..." Click <a target="_new" href="/files/68415/BW-Review-by-Andrea-Guy.pdf">here</a> and <a target="_new" href="/files/68468/BWrnb-rReview-by-Alex-Henderson.pdf">here</a> for full reviews<br><br>
I'd love to read your personal review, so make plans to get your autographed CD from me soon! <br>
The album also available via <a target="_new" href="http://itunes.com/genevarenee">iTunes</a>, <a target="_new" href="http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Wonder-Geneva-Renee/dp/B008VPWQPS/ref=sr_1_1_digr?ie=UTF8&qid=1347990928&sr=8-1">Amazon</a>, and <a target="_new" href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/genevarenee">CDBaby</a> - just search for Geneva Renee!<br><br>
Please share the good news with your friends, and email me your feedback! It's always great to hear from you.<br><br>
You know I love you... my Beautiful Wonder!<br>
Geneva Renee<br>Geneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/2160302012-09-01T09:40:00-04:002012-09-01T09:40:00-04:00On the Road to Success!!!For the whole month of August I've been making moves, and I think you're gonna like it!!! From Maryland to California, then Virginia, and finally DC... this Beautiful Wonder is on the road to success!<br><br><br><u>First things FIRST in Maryland!<br></u>On August 1st, my brand new CD "Beautiful Wonder" was pre-released and is now available for sale!!! We had a ball with saxophonist Craig Alston at the Peju's Lounge in Baltimore MD as we celebrated the our Leo birthdays, my CD pre-release and my bon-voyage to Los Angeles... <a target="_new" href="./media.cfm">Click here for photos</a><br><br><br><u>My Birthday in California - VIP style!<br></u>On August 4th, I celebrated my (and Prez Obama's) birthday in Los Angeles at the R&B Live @ the Fairplex concert where I was rubbing elbows with some heavy hitters like Joe, Jon B, Donnell Jones, Case, Howard Hewett, Cherrelle, Angela Wimbush, and my favorite act of the day, TQ... <a href="./media.cfm">Click here for photos</a><br><br><br><u>Test drive in Virginia<br></u>On Friday, August 24th, I worked out some new materials and familiar songs with my friend and saxophonist, Marcus Mitchell, at the K2 Lounge in Woodbridge VA. This was lots of fun with high energy and great company! <br><br><br><u>Last stop iwas DC - Next Door!<br></u>On Tuesday August 28th, at 9pm, at Ben's Next Door in DC, was my Official CD Release Concert. Admission was FREE and we delivered a top notch experience with some amazing musical friends supporting me in the band. Stay tuned for reviews, photos and videos from that event!<br><br><br>
Now that the "Beautiful Wonder" music is out, feel free to share the good news with your friends and email me your feedback; it's always good to hear from you!<br><br>
You know I love you... my Beautiful Wonder!<br>
Geneva Renee<br>Geneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/1899242012-06-23T08:55:00-04:002012-06-23T08:55:00-04:00What Did You Do With My Wife?Have you ever listened to a CD so many times, over and over, on repeat that you know exactly what note or word will come up in each second of each song? Even the little nuances like an instrumental solo riff or an echo effect off the lead singer’s voice?<br><br>
Well, that’s exactly what I have been torturing myself with the rough first-draft mixes of my songs… Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE these mixes!!! I’ve been blasting my little burned CD-R in my car up and down the road to work every day, and then listening to them on my iPod whenever I get a chance. They sound so good to me, I’m just so excited about how much progress there has been!!! <br><br>
I almost felt like these were the final mixes, and I have been in love!!! Completely infatuated!!!<br><br>
So when Dinky submitted the new final mixes, everything sounded completely different... SHOCKINGLY different!!! I found myself scratching my head like a husband whose wife just had an extreme makeover. “Who are you, and what did you do with my wife!?!?” <br><br>
Similar to when ladies apply makeup to enhance the beauty from the smallest things on their face, like eye-lashes; Dinky touched up each song and pushed forward those little nuances and solos that I had come to love so much in during my road trips!!! <br><br>
After hearing the new and improved mixes, I must jokingly say that Dinky is a magical makeup artist!!! Now the project title has a new meaning behind “Beautiful Wonder!”<br><br>
You know I love you, my Beautiful Wonders!<br>
G-Renee<br><br>
Feel free to leave a comment, I always enjoy your feedbackGeneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/1899252012-05-25T09:00:00-04:002012-05-25T09:00:00-04:00Half a Dollar v. Two QuartersSometimes when you need to make a decision, you can easily let chance make the choice by flipping a coin. Well, I was faced with a tough decision yesterday, and it wasn’t as easy as choosing heads or tails. <br><br>
After an impromptu private listening session with my writing colleagues, I received a myriad of praise and congratulations for my progress, along with quite a few suggestions about some of the songs. Most were a few minor points that can be quickly tweaked and fine-tuned.<br><br>
But one suggestion floored me – to cut the song list in half!!! That means only five songs? Music industry folks call this an EP that can be used as a teaser for listeners and media while the final full-length ten-song LP is still under wraps for a later release. There are several important pros and cons to this approach, so the question was - should I release an EP or an LP? <br><br>
Instead letting one flipping coin influence my decision by heads or tails, I thought it best to reach out to nearly EVERY person I know and respect in the music world to give me their two cents of advice. After a lot of text messages and phone conversations in the middle of the night, I ended up with about half a dollar on one hand and two quarters in the other.<br><br>
There was no majority, so the final decision was still up to me. <br><br>
I tossed and turned all night toiling with this issue, but I sorta knew the answer already… I was just seeking confirmation.<br><br>
When I started this journey, my goal was a full CD with at least ten songs… and dagnammit that is still my finish line!!!<br><br>
I’m sure somebody out there will enjoy at least one of the ten songs… so what’s the point in making you listeners wait, by teasing you, or depriving you from hearing all the music now? To keep you wanting more??? <br><br>
Trust me, I have more songs and the 2nd CD is already under production… no teasing necessary! <br><br>
Feel free to leave a comment, I always enjoy your feedback...<br><br>
You know I love you, my Beautiful Wonder!<br>
G-Renee<br>Geneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/1899192012-04-24T08:50:00-04:002022-04-21T19:33:53-04:00Right Under My NoseThis debut CD has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember, and I always thought it would take an act of God for this dream to ever become reality. Well, I was partially right! It actually took countless acts from God to finally finish the project… and it all started with the amazing friendships that were kindled years and years ago!<br><br>
I just didn’t realize they were right under my nose all this time… The “Beautiful Wonder” CD is graced with phenomenally talented musicians, singers, and songwriters that I’ve known for who knows how long! And some I’ve just met through mutual connections! It seems like God strategically placed people in my path at just the right time for them to be whatever God needed them to be. <br><br>
I don’t want to turn this blog entry into a bunch of shout outs - I can save that for the CD’s liner notes - but there are so many other people who probably won’t even know I’m writing about them. It’s just a wild feeling looking back over the near decade full of relationships that are represented on this CD... <br><br>
Okay, okay, I’m getting the sniffles now!<br><br>
So, I will just say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart to each and every one who has shared with me in one way or many others – musically, intellectually and even spiritually. You may not even know who you are, but God intended for this moment to happen, and it wouldn’t have happened without your contribution, no matter how big or small…<br><br>
You know who you are ;-)<br><br>
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You know I love you, my Beautiful Wonders!<br>
Geneva ReneeGeneva Reneetag:genevarenee.com,2005:Post/530232012-03-20T21:45:00-04:002012-03-20T21:45:00-04:00Toothpicks in My EyesToothpicks In My Eyes...<br><br>
I was going to wait till later to discuss this atrocious condition that I've developed while creating my CD, but I realize now that it's extremely important to mention earlier because it will lay a clear foundation of how I have been feeling ever since I really started is journey... Let's just say that every night I have been up till no o'clock in the morning!!! Yes, "No-thirty A.M." to be exact!!!<br><br>
It's hard to really describe this feeling, so I'll just tell you... Imagine being up all night working in the studio, then driving home for two hours to get home in time to hopefully get a few hours of sleep before the sun comes up and you have to get ready for your regular job. <br><br>
Yeah, just a few hours of sleep... <br><br>
I don't drink coffee, but while singing at Dinky's studio, I felt like I was wired off an extra-grande-mocha-latte' from Starbuck's... (is there such thing as extra-grande coffee?) But as soon as the vocal session was over, it was time to hit the road and my inner java tried to escape me... <br><br>
While driving from Philly to DC, I felt like I had just taken a dosage of adrenaline and diphenhyrdramine (shout out to my R.Ph fam!) Doctor or not, I'm sure anyone knows that too much of this kind of compound was NOT healthy...<br><br>
Naturally, my body fought my willpower and the eyelids conquered the toothpicks on a couple occasions. There were times when I slept for like 15 hours straight! So I guess at makes up for the other nights, right?<br><br>
Well, either way, after listening to the rough drafts to all 10 songs, I must say that those sleepless nights were well worth it!!! <br><br>
And now I can confidently say that my debut CD "Beautiful Wonder" will be ready for you in August!!! Yes, THIS year 2012!!! <br><br>
Feel free to leave a comment, I always enjoy your feedback...<br>
You know I love you, my Beautiful Wonder!<br><br>
Geneva ReneeGeneva Renee