IN MOURNING...

After spending the past month in mourning following an earth-shattering family tragedy, I am back.  A major loss occurred and left myself and my family completely shook.  Although the pain has not passed, I've decided that it is time to pick up the pieces, and return to life - albeit, a life colored in a completely different hue.  Things will never be the same. 

TWC, SR. :

May you rest in peace, harmony and tranquility as you sleep amongst angels in the clouds of heaven.
You will be forever missed and we will love you until the end of time.


LTLY,


Roni♥

Cute Baby Shower Alert!

White waiting at the DMV, doing my daily mining of the web on my Pinkberry (the cell phone, not the yogurt), I randomly stumbled across these really cute photos of Kimora Lee Simmons and Djimon Hounsou's Baby Shower for what appears to be a little baby boy on the way... this is precious! OK! Magazine covered the shower, held at Kimora's Los Angeles home, where over 50 guests were in attendance including Stevie Wonder & his wife Kai, Tyra Banks' mommy Carolyn, celebrated artist, Artis Lane (whom I've had the pleasure of meeting when she was honored at CAAM in 2007-sweet lady), Holly Robinson-Peete, and others!

I'm all about love, family, and happiness (and these are very happy pictures)!

They make a beautiful family, don't they! Congratulations (you go, Kimora)!

LTLY,

Roni♥

PS - UPDATE: On Saturday, May 30th 2009, Kimora & Djimon welcomed baby boy Kenzo Lee Hounsou into the world!

TRR HEARTS YOU

Hello Bellas!!

It's been a very busy week!

I've been on a misson and working very hard, but wanted you to know I'm thinking of you!

Have you entered the giveaway for Diamond Earrings from Abazias or a Silver Name Ring from JewelryByNet?? Hurry, because both giveway opportunities will end soon!

Remember to "Surround yourself with beautiful people, AND beautiful things".... (unknown)!!

Love to love you,

Roni♥

A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Please note: The Roni Report does not endorse nor support negative gossip or hurtful rumors.

We do however, feel it is necessary to address the Chris Brown / Rihanna incident that happened the eve of The Grammy's, in consideration of all of the controversy surrounding this unfortunate situation. It's hard to understand what really happened between the two of them that night. Only the two of them really know for sure. In the meantime, we have a message for everyone:

• MEN: DON'T HIT WOMEN.

• WOMEN: DON'T HIT MEN.

• PARENTS: Don't fight in front of your children. Teach them positive conflict resolution strategies instead. Love them. Nurture them. Hug & kiss them. They will transition into adults who know how to love.

• RIHANNA: Take care of yourself. Seek therapy. Examine the role you played in the incident. Take accountability for it. Allow yourself room to heal. Avoid any relationship where there is abuse. Seek relationships with people who bring out the best in you (not the worst).

• CHRIS: Examine the role you played in this incident. Take accountability for it. Seek intense therapy. Apologize. Seek forgiveness. Allow yourself room to heal. Make the commitment to change. Believe that you are worth a second chance. Prove that you are worth a second chance. This road may be long and arduous, but your life is not over. Don't give up.

• ENDORSEMENT PARTNERS: We understand your need to move on. Nobody wants their brand associated with unecessary drama. We are not mad at you.

• THE WHOLE WORLD: Please take some time to remember the stupid, embarrassing, regretful, shameful, illegal, pitiful & asinine things that YOU did when YOU were 18. Learn the power of "The Gift of Goodbye" (Definition: Having the wisdom to know when it is time to end a relationship, and the strength and will-power to actually do it).

• MEDIA: Please do not burn this young man at the stake. He is young, with many years ahead of him. Have faith that he will learn and grow from this. Just punishment should be delivered to any and all parties involved who violated the law. Allow the law to figure out the facts. Know that you are not the law nor the gospel.

LTLY,

Roni♥

PS... the link above will lead you to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.