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Interview with Loving Movie Co-Star Will Dalton!

December 11, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

We can’t get enough of Mildred and Richard Loving.

We’ve written about them before. This year, we even featured a podcast first – a slide show by our good friend, former podcast guest and fellow Swirler Williesha Morris.

The slide show commemorated her crowd funding campaign for Loving Day 2016 in Birmingham, Alabama.

We also added a Loving Day tab to our header!

Interview with Loving Co-Star Will Dalton

Interview with Loving Movie Co-Star Will Dalton!Our podcast co-host Adrienne London Leach had a phone conversation with actor Will Dalton, co-star in the Loving movie.

Today, we’re pleased as punch to feature her interview with Will.

Will plays the role of Virgil, Richard Loving’s best friend.

The movie is up for some Critics’ Choice Awards.

Instagram post courtesy of Will Dalton

Instagram post courtesy of Will Dalton

The Critics’ Choice Awards Show airs tonight, December 11 at 8 pm Eastern/5 pm Pacific.

Be sure to tune in and send Will and the other members of the Loving cast some good vibes and well wishes!

In the meantime, listen in as Will discusses how he landed the coveted role.

Will also shares some priceless advice from movie legend Sidney Poitier, and provides his own philosophy and approach to life.


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Shout Out!

Stepha LaFondOur Shout Out! goes to Stepha LaFond, creator of the Modern Thriving Mama Program. When speaking of her mission, Stepha says,

“My mission is to empower women to boldly step out into the world and create the life they have always dreamed of.”

Stepha helps ambitious women who feel like they are overwhelmed juggling the demands of life, career, and family. They desire more balance and for now but fear that it will never be their reality. Together with her clients, Stepha addresses the stories that have kept them in their current patterns and works diligently to break these patterns through delegation, boundary setting and ritual development. As a result they feel more empowered and in control and are able to approach life with more ease.

To learn more about Stepha, click here. To connect with Stepha on Twitter @StephaLaFond, click here.


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Use Your Imagination – Happy Halloween!

October 30, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Use Your Imagination - Happy Halloween!

Whether you celebrate or not, you can do this:

Use your imagination. Not to scare yourself to death, but to inspire yourself to life. ~Adele Brookman
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Happy Halloween!


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He Says, She Says: Attraction

July 15, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Attraction

Attraction.

Either you feel it for someone, or you don’t.

Known as “The Southern Swirlers,” Millennials Angelique “Angel” Long and Jonathan Gamel are back with another installment of our new series, He Says, She Says.

For each installment, we’re posing the same question to Angel and Jon.

Our purpose is to glean some insight not only into the male and female perspective on the same question but more important, from the perspective of a Black woman and a White man involved in an interracial relationship.

A Question Of Attraction

Today, Angel and Jon respond to the question:

What attracts you at first glance?

Jon He Says: Jonathan

At first glance, a woman’s body language is what attracts or deters me. She has to carry herself like a “Lady.” Not so much prim and proper, because I am in no way a model for manners.

I believe at first glance, based solely on body language, most people can form a fairly accurate opinion of a person’s character. It may sound crazy, but I believe “Body Language” can transcend just physical interaction.

Most of the time we meet people for the first time these days over social media. So, your “Body Language” on social media is in what you post, what you share, and how you interact with your “Friends.”

Other factors that can increase (or decrease) attraction? Things like the way she speaks to waiters and waitresses; how she handles a small mishap at the cash register; if she holds the door for someone behind her.

Does she post pictures with her family or friends in the club? The “Body Language” will tell it all!

Angel She Says: Angel

What attracts me to a man at first glance are his eyes. I truly do believe that the eyes are a “window to the soul.” If you have a warm soul, most likely it will be evident through your eyes. Of course, that is only based on my personal experiences and opinion.

The next thing would be his smile. For some reason, I have an obsession with a gorgeous smile. However, just because a man has a nice smile and loving eyes, it doesn’t make him a candidate for dating me. He has to possess so much more: good character, respect, manners, ambition, intelligence, and confidence.

Never date someone SOLELY based on their physical appearance because good looks can change, but a good man will always be a good man.

Join in the Fray: What features/factors attract you at first glance?


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Your Relationship Will Last If You Do This

June 30, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

Your Relationship Will Last

Want a relationship that will last?

Do this!

The only way a relationship will last is if you see it as a place that you go to give, and not a place that you go to take.
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He Says, She Says: Installment 1

June 16, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

He Says, She Says

So, last week we introduced you to millennials Angelique Evette Long and Jonathan Gamel and our new, He Says, She Says feature.

Each week, we’re going to pose the same question to this couple.

Our purpose is to glean some insight not only into the male and female perspective on the same question but more important, from the perspective of a Black woman and a White man involved in an interracial relationship.

Keep reading – you’ll see they’re not shy about giving their opinion!

Today’s Question

Today, Angel and Jonathan respond to the question:

Black women get a LOT of flak from seemingly all sides in relation to their dating practices. What are they doing right when it comes to dating?

He Says, She SaysHe Says: Jonathan 

I really don’t believe that there is a quintessential “right” or “wrong” way to go about dating in general. Each individual has a background that is just as unique as they are. So I believe that putting a “right” or “wrong” label on someone’s approach at dating would be unfair. Instead, I would prefer to use “misguided” rather than “wrong.”

Society today puts so much pressure on young women to be the perfect shape, size, and color. For example, in a lot of ways society praises the half-naked, slim physique, lighter skinned woman; while also not shunning, but not fully accepting a professionally dressed, full-figured, darker skinned woman as equally attractive in most cases.

So many beautiful young women are being broken by society’s standards. If a woman does not feel confident and worthy within herself, how can she possibly approach dating in a healthy manner, with a positive outlook? In my opinion, this is what leads to extreme promiscuity, self-exploitation via social media, and self-harm.

The lack of confidence and self-worth caused by not fitting into what society calls “attractive” is, in my opinion, the reason why there are so many
females that feel like they’re doing it “wrong.”

On the other side of the equation, we have the women that society praises for their looks. I believe this causes an overly confident belief system. Society, in general, is teaching this set of women something totally different from what they are teaching the others.

For example, they are taught that they are “better” because of their body shape, skin color, or the way they dress themselves (or the lack thereof). Although these women are being praised, they are still being broken by the same system.

Each set of women is being played against the other for various reasons. On one hand, you have a broken young woman who has always been told
she wasn’t “good enough.” She will almost always lack the skills necessary to approach dating in a positive, confident manner. This can cause her to do things out of her character in hopes of attracting a man.

Unknowingly, the same things catching the attention of potential temporary suitors are also the exact things that may deter a potential long-term partner.

Meanwhile, on the other hand, you have an equally broken young woman because she was always told that she was “better.” She will almost always lack the skills necessary to approach dating in a realistic, humble manner. This can cause her to be overly confident, and have an exaggerated self-appraisal. This exaggerated sense of self-appraisal will deter potential long-term partners because she believes that nothing is ever good enough for her, in various aspects of life.

Both sets of women are equally broken by the same system!  They have been “misguided” from adolescence. The actions that they take are not
“wrong” because that is what they have been taught by society. Yet, they are extremely misguided.

This doesn’t just work for different physical appearances; it can be attributed to many other aspects of a young woman’s life. I don’t believe a person can be considered “wrong” for doing what the world around them has taught them to do.

Ultimately, you have to be yourself and do what is right for you. Keep your head held high and remember; love yourself first!

He Says, She SaysShe Says: Angel

Answer to Question 1:

When it comes to what Black women and women in general, are doing “right” in the sense of dating, I believe it’s definitely being confident; knowing who you are and owning it.

You have to know your worth so you won’t keep dating the wrong men.

Also, do some serious introspection. If there are characteristics that you feel are unhealthy for yourself and other people, then change those things in order to be a better YOU; not just because you want to be liked and accepted by someone else.

Men love a confident woman; they see it like this: “If a woman can love herself this much, I can imagine the love she has to offer me!”

Question 1 – Part 2

As far as what women are doing “wrong” when it comes to dating, I would have to say not loving yourself. I say this because when you truly love yourself, you value your mind, body, and soul. Therefore, you do what is necessary to keep those things healthy. When you do that, you will naturally be attractive to men.

Think about what most men want from a woman: intelligence, well-kept, confident, and classy. Not to offend anyone at all, but I don’t believe a good man is looking to date a woman who shows off her body inappropriately on social media and to the public, or a woman who is giving her body to multiple men at one time.

So reverting back to what I said, when you love yourself you value yourself.

I know many women may be thinking, “Well, I am very confident and I always carry myself like a lady, yet I still cannot find a man!”

I want to let these women know that they should not be discouraged; and by all means, never degrade yourself to catch the attention of a man. When the time is right, your Prince Charming will come and sweep you off of your feet! Just be patient; it will be worth the wait, trust me.

 


Join In The Fray: Got a question for Angel and Jonathan? Send it c/o ASwirlGirl@TheSwirlWorl.com.

See you next time!

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Loving Day Is Today!

June 12, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

Happy Loving Day 2016

Today Is Loving Day!

Loving Day 2016I never tire of reading about the wonderfully compelling love story of Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving.

In June 1958 they decided to buck the tide of ignorance and racism and pursue their American dream: to spend their lives living and loving each other in holy (and legal) matrimony.

The “Crime” Of Interracial Marriage

They had to go to Washington, DC for the ceremony. Even so, they were arrested in their own bedroom in the middle of the night by sheriff’s deputies for the “crime” of interracial marriage.

Richard and Mildred were prosecuted by the state. They were sentenced to a year in prison for their “crime,” but allowed to leave Virginia.

For 5 years they lived in exile, separated from their families and banished from the home state they loved.

Mildred and Richard finally grew tired of the fact that they couldn’t live as a married couple in any state they wanted to live.

Fighting Back

They decided to fight back.  In June of 1967, nine years to the month they were married, a decision was rendered in a landmark Supreme Court case.

They had won. At long last, Richard and Mildred had the right to live and live in marital bliss anywhere in the United States.

Their decision to fight back changed the legal landscape for interracially married couples.

Sadly, the Supreme Court decision didn’t end racism, hatred, ignorance or intolerance. These days, turning on the evening news is almost a sure-fire way to remain painfully aware of the fact that racism – whether inherent, overt or covert, real or imagined, never seems to be far from the surface.

I’m grateful for the advances that have been made, yet I’m mindful of the fact that 1967 was merely 49 years ago.

Nevertheless, interracial couples (we’re especially partial to those featuring Black women!) flourish and thrive because the actions of this brave couple paved the way.

A Bittersweet Ending

The Loving’s story had a bittersweet ending. In 1975, 17 years after their marriage, Mildred Loving lost her husband Richard in a tragic car accident. Mildred died in 2008 but she never remarried.

In a statement issued on the 4oth anniversary of the historic Supreme Court decision (June 12, 2007 – the year before she died) Mildred declared:

“ . . . not a day goes by that I don’t think of Richard and our love, our right to marry, and how much it meant to me to have that freedom to marry the person precious to me, even if others thought he was the ‘wrong kind of person’ for me to marry.”

So Grateful!

I thank God for Richard and Mildred Loving, and for them having a love for one another that transcended the climate and laws of their day.

Richard and Mildred, today we celebrate you – and we celebrate love.

Happy Loving Day!


Today’s featured couple is Karla and Don, both retired Navy veterans.

They have been married for 22 years.

Karla and Don were first featured on the blog in 2014. To read that post, click here.

Karla and Don also were featured on a series of podcast episodes:

Podcast Episode 032 – Life, Love and Marriage – In the Navy!

Podcast Episode 033 – How To Manage a Long Distance Marriage

Podcast Episode 034 – The 3 Key Ingredients Necessary for Attracting a Quality Mate

Podcast Episode 035 – “My Parents Tried To Diss The Woman I Love!”

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To learn more about Loving Day and support a crowd funding project launched by Williesha Morris, click here.

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Angels Wake Me Up

May 29, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 5 Comments

When Angels Awaken Me

Rated M for Mature.

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I am sleeping, drifting…floating….somewhere in that insensate where I am not quite asleep and not yet awake. I don’t feel anything…I don’t hear anything…I am suspended….rising….slowly into my senses.

As I float slowly float upward, I am aware of your nearness…you are close to me and I feel secure. In my sleep, I feel your breathing, your body against mine.

You are asleep as well. I don’t know what time it is….I don’t know if it is still dark. It doesn’t matter. I am comfortable, content, drifting ever upwards.

I feel my lightness dissipating. I am aware of my body. I feel my legs, sensations moving upwards as I move slightly closer to your warmth. I have kicked the covers off and I feel the chill of the air on my flesh.

Your breathing changes slightly and our bodies move into the position we rest in….my back against you, my ass curved into you….our legs tangled. As I continue to awaken, I move back into sensations….flickers of light…soft sounds…the faint scent of the love we just made before we fell asleep.

You pull me closer to you as you awaken. My ass presses into your belly and you adjust me slightly so that your breath rustles across my neck. Your arm is resting on me and you cup my breast and kiss my shoulder. I am still floating in the warm cocoon of sleep.

I am not yet aware of your need.

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You are awake now and your kisses move across my shoulder to my neck. I feel so safe and warm. It is wonderful….maybe I will sleep just a while longer….

I turn my face towards you unconsciously to accept your morning kiss. Your fingers squeeze my nipple and your hand caresses my breast. You are so close to me now, I move to complete the link between our bodies. I breathe slowly as I float into my reverie again. I know you are there, and I feel you but I am unaware of your movements as you rise over me and caress my thighs. They fall open to you without my realizing what I am doing.

You smile, thinking I am awake. I am responding to your touch and you are aroused, not knowing I am still sleeping.

Only part of me is aware of what you are doing. I sigh…and see the lights around me again…soft flashes of pink and yellow lights….moving around me, guiding me up. I sleep as if I am on a cloud…..a warm cloud of gentle breezes and sounds…ever moving me…ever drifting. It is so peaceful!

I smell flowers and sweetness. Gentle hands stroke me, stroke my thighs, up my stomach to my breasts, soft lips move to my neck and around to the side of my face.

Angels are helping me awaken, I think…angels that love me and want to guide me to my senses slowly and tenderly. I smile in my sleep as I enjoy their touch.

Your lips close around my nipple and gently tug it into tautness. I sigh again. The sensations are becoming more and more intense. I feel that pulling in my stomach that signals arousal. I turn until I am flat on my back. The air moves across my breasts and I feel your hand cupping me, squeezing me, your tongue lapping softly and then your teeth pull at my nipple….ever so tenderly.

I love waking up slowly like this.

You move your body over mine, your hands and your mouth move across me causing ripples of feelings to move through me. My skin is heating up…it is difficult to breathe.

I don’t know what is happening, but I am enjoying the way it feels. I moan aloud as the wetness between my legs seeps out of me. You feel it and stroke me until my womanhood is soaked in my own sweetness.

I am ready for you.

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You slide into me so smoothly, so naturally that I gasp. I feel filled….satisfied to be joined with you. You move inside me, touching places that cause my hips to rise, to move, to make circles. I have to hold on to you and wrap my legs around you.

I feel the tingles as you touch me inside…the little fires that feel so good. They continue to feel even better…and my body is moving faster now, rising, coming into you and suddenly, I am awake.

My eyes are open. I look up into your eyes, smiling as you make love to me.

“Good morning,” you say, your voice so soft and warm.

I cannot speak just yet. I cannot do anything but feel. I move my legs higher and your manhood touches my nub and it sends sparks through my body.

I am going to come.

I feel it moving through my body and my legs begin to shake. The lights come back and the sweet spasms take me even higher than my dreams.

I lay, still shivering, gazing at you.

“I was still asleep,” I say.

You laugh.

“You were responding to me so I thought you were awake and just enjoying the attention.”

“I was enjoying it, but I was still asleep. I woke up just before I came. I didn’t know what you were doing. I thought angels were waking me up.”

You hold me close to you and I realize I was right.

 


 

Brenda Thompson Brenda Thompson is a former university professor and public relations professional. An accomplished writer, Brenda also swirled with rock stars.

To listen to Brenda in the podcast episode, “How To Swirl With Rock Stars,” click here.

To visit Brenda’s blog, click here. Contact Brenda at baybay912@hotmail.com.

 

Copyright © 2016 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, LLC,  All rights reserved. Feature photo property of The Swirl World™, LLC. “Angels Wake Me Up” Copyright © 2016 Brenda Thompson, All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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Dawn Sanchez: Now I KNOW I’m Beautiful!

May 25, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Beautiful Dawn Sanchez

Dawn Sanchez KNOWS she’s beautiful!

Do you believe – rather, do you KNOW – you’re beautiful?

Dawn experienced an epiphany concerning beauty and was so inspired she wrote a book to describe it.

In this podcast episode, Co-host Adrienne London Leach chats with return guest, military wife and author Dawn Sanchez concerning Dawn’s new book, Now I KNOW I’m Beautiful.

I’ll ask you again:

Do You KNOW You’re Beautiful?

Enjoy the conversation, and be inspired!

You can also listen to the podcast on Sound Cloud.

If you can’t see the Sound Cloud player, click here. You can also head over and listen to the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, Spreaker or PlayerFM. 

Beautiful Dawn and Pedro SanchezDawn Sanchez was also featured in a previous podcast discussing her previous book, Call To Duty.

She wrote the book to uplift and encourage military spouses. To visit her author page and learn more about the book, click here.

To check out the blog post where Dawn proudly proclaims, “I love traveling with my Spanish Marine!” click here.

 

Shout Out!

Beautiful Christine St.VilThe Shout Out for this episode goes to the lovely and vivacious Christine St.Vil.

Christine is a wife, homeschooling mother of three, speaker, blogger, author and trainer. Through her work with Moms ‘N Charge®, Purpose Driven Media™, LLC (PDM) was created to help entrepreneurs drive traffic, increase registration and grow engagement for their live events. Christine walks you through discovering and defining your digital strategy to make sure your business message aligns with your brand. Christine is an instructor in the Steve Harvey Success Institute, & she has been featured in numerous local and national TV and online media outlets (including VOA, Fox 5 DC, Fox 45, WBAL, WHUR, Huffington Post AllParenting.com, Sirrius XM, amongst others). She received her BS in Biology from Marymount University.

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Seize The Moment Right Now

May 23, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Seize The Moment

With all the turmoil and unrest throughout the world, happiness is something you sometimes have to strive to attain – or maintain.

Whatever you do and no matter what happens, seize the moment.

Make the most of your life. Pursue your dreams, goals and passions.

Don’t waste your precious time and energy hating.

Make full use of the time you have and the opportunities presented to you.

Seize the moment – now – today!

 

Seize the moments of happiness . . . love, and be loved! ~Leo Tolstoy
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What A Difference A Smile Makes!

May 16, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

What A Difference A Smile Makes

The megawatt smile on each face says it ALL.

This is what happens when you choose character and compatibility over superficial factors that are limiting and keep you boxed in.

Want a beautiful life? Expand your dating and marriage options – and keep an open mind!

Show me a man who is smiling from ear to ear and living a beautiful life, and I’ll show you a man who is grateful for what he has and utterly in love with his wife. ~Fawn Weaver
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