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22/08/2025

State Governors (50)

(already provided, but repeating here for completeness)

Alabama – Kay Ivey (R)

Alaska – Mike Dunleavy (R)

Arizona – Katie Hobbs (D)

Arkansas – Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R)

California – Gavin Newsom (D)

Colorado – Jared Polis (D)

Connecticut – Ned Lamont (D)

Delaware – Matt Meyer (D)

Florida – Ron DeSantis (R)

Georgia – Brian Kemp (R)

Hawaii – Josh Green (D)

Idaho – Brad Little (R)

Illinois – J.B. Pritzker (D)

Indiana – Mike Braun (R)

Iowa – Kim Reynolds (R)

Kansas – Laura Kelly (D)

Kentucky – Andy Beshear (D)

Louisiana – Jeff Landry (R)

Maine – Janet Mills (D)

Maryland – Wes Moore (D)

Massachusetts – Maura Healey (D)

Michigan – Gretchen Whitmer (D)

Minnesota – Tim Walz (D)

Mississippi – Tate Reeves (R)

Missouri – Mike Kehoe (R)

Montana – Greg Gianforte (R)

Nebraska – Jim Pillen (R)

Nevada – Joe Lombardo (R)

New Hampshire – Kelly Ayotte (R)

New Jersey – Phil Murphy (D)

New Mexico – Michelle Lujan Grisham (D)

New York – Kathy Hochul (D)

North Carolina – Josh Stein (D)

North Dakota – Kelly Armstrong (R)

Ohio – Mike DeWine (R)

Oklahoma – Kevin Stitt (R)

Oregon – Tina Kotek (D)

Pennsylvania – Josh Shapiro (D)

Rhode Island – Daniel McKee (D)

South Carolina – Henry McMaster (R)

South Dakota – Larry Rhoden (R)

Tennessee – Bill Lee (R)

Texas – Greg Abbott (R)

Utah – Spencer Cox (R)

Vermont – Phil Scott (R)

Virginia – Glenn Youngkin (R)

Washington – Bob Ferguson (D)

West Virginia – Patrick Morrisey (R)

Wisconsin – Tony Evers (D)

Wyoming – Mark Gordon (R)

Territorial Governors
American Samoa – Lemanu Peleti Mauga (D)

Guam – Lou Leon Guerrero (D)

Northern Mariana Islands – Arnold Palacios (I)

Puerto Rico – Pedro Pierluisi (D)

U.S. Virgin Islands – Albert Bryan Jr. (D)

District of Columbia
Mayor of Washington, D.C. – Muriel Bowser (D)

22/08/2025

June 25, 2025:

Alabama: Kay Ivey (R)

Alaska: Mike Dunleavy (R)

Arizona: Katie Hobbs (D)

Arkansas: Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R)

California: Gavin Newsom (D)

Colorado: Jared Polis (D)

Connecticut: Ned Lamont (D)

Delaware: Matt Meyer (D)—new in 2025

Florida: Ron DeSantis (R)

Georgia: Brian Kemp (R)

Hawaii: Josh Green (D)

Idaho: Brad Little (R)

Illinois: J.B. Pritzker (D)

Indiana: Mike Braun (R)—started in 2025

Iowa: Kim Reynolds (R)

Kansas: Laura Kelly (D)

Kentucky: Andy Beshear (D)

Louisiana: Jeff Landry (R)

Maine: Janet Mills (D)

Maryland: Wes Moore (D)

Massachusetts: Maura Healey (D)

Michigan: Gretchen Whitmer (D)

Minnesota: Tim Walz (D)

Mississippi: Tate Reeves (R)

Missouri: Mike Kehoe (R)—new in 2025

Montana: Greg Gianforte (R)

Nebraska: Jim Pillen (R)

Nevada: Joe Lombardo (R)

New Hampshire: Kelly Ayotte (R)—new in 2025

New Jersey: Phil Murphy (D)

New Mexico: Michelle Lujan Grisham (D)

New York: Kathy Hochul (D)

North Carolina: Josh Stein (D)—started in 2025

North Dakota: Kelly Armstrong (R)—new 2024

Ohio: Mike DeWine (R)

Oklahoma: Kevin Stitt (R)

Oregon: Tina Kotek (D)

Pennsylvania: Josh Shapiro (D)

Rhode Island: Daniel McKee (D)

South Carolina: Henry McMaster (R)

South Dakota: Larry Rhoden (R)—new in 2025

Tennessee: Bill Lee (R)

Texas: Greg Abbott (R)

Utah: Spencer Cox (R)

Vermont: Phil Scott (R)

Virginia: Glenn Youngkin (R)—term-limited after 2025

Washington: Bob Ferguson (D)—new in 2025

West Virginia: Patrick Morrisey (R)—new in 2025

Wisconsin: Tony Evers (D)

Wyoming: Mark Gordon (R)

50 U.S. states each have a governor with the above names and party affiliations (Republican or Democratic).

18/08/2025

Story Time (Part Two)
: Do They Still Exist?

With VTAL 📺3
Sometimes I find myself asking questions like:

Does my person still exist?

Is he no longer around?

Is he somewhere married to someone else?

And the person I want — does he even want me? Am I his type?

Here’s the thing: when you start thinking that way, it can feel discouraging. You may even tell yourself that maybe the one you’re praying for isn’t praying for you. But the truth is, the kind of partner you want is not limited to just one single person on this earth.

I’ll speak for myself: there are multiple men out there who love God.

There are multiple men with great leadership skills.

Multiple men who are tall, who care about their health, and who can hold an intellectual conversation.

So instead of shrinking into doubt, I remind myself that what I desire doesn’t exist only once. It exists in more than one man — which means alignment is still possible.

After everything I just shared, it brings me to a bigger question. One I know many of us single folks in our 50s have asked ourselves at least once:

“Does the person I desire — do they still exist? Are they even around?”

And then the thought comes: They’re probably married. And of course, many of us wouldn’t touch a married person. That’s a non-negotiable.

What I truly want is not a fantasy — I want a divine-aligned partner. A kingdom partner.

But let me be clear: I’m not going to sit here and repeat the clichés people love to throw out:

“You’re being too picky.”

“Maybe you need to lower your standards.”

“You just need to travel more.”

“Just take whatever God sends, even if it’s not what you asked for.”

Because here’s the truth: not all those sayings are genuine or thought-provoking. Some of them are just filler phrases people toss at you because they don’t know what else to say.

And let’s talk about reality. Some people do travel and meet someone. That works for them. But what about those of us who aren’t asking for a mythical creature in the first place? What about those of us who are asking for reasonable things — nothing out of the norm?

We all understand if someone who looks like Shrek says they want Halle Berry, that might be a stretch (not impossible if you’re a believer, but still unrealistic — lol). But that’s not what this is about. If it doesn’t apply, let it fly.

The real issue is this:

Don’t assume that someone is single because something is wrong with them.

Don’t assume they “must be the problem.”

Sometimes, the simple truth is the world we live in. The world is full of uncertainties, and alignment is rare. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible. It means you can’t afford to waste your time forcing what doesn’t fit.

The Takeaway

So no, I don’t believe I’m destined to be alone forever. But I also refuse to settle. The same way I met someone organically — even if he wasn’t the one — is the same way I can meet the right one. That was proof it’s possible.

And for anyone else in their 50s, here’s my reminder: You’re not crazy for wondering if your person still exists. You’re not wrong for holding to your values. You don’t need to lower your standards for the sake of company.

Attraction without alignment is just a distraction. And I’d rather be single with clarity than partnered with confusion.

18/08/2025

STORYTIME!!!
With VTALK📺3

Story Time: When Red Flags Dress Up as Green

So, I met a guy recently. He was 38, had a nice vibe, good look, and even worked for AAA — that’s how we met. At first, I thought, “Okay, maybe.” We had some good conversation, but as time went on, the red flags started showing up. Slowly at first, then clearer and louder.

Here’s the rundown:

The smoking. He smokes w**d. Now, I don’t mind someone who smokes occasionally, but if you have to do it all the time, that’s a no-go for me. I’m about growth and discipline, not dependency.

The responsibilities. He’s got two young kids, around 7 or 8 and 14. Nothing wrong with being a dad, but at 38, that’s still a lot of active responsibility. And honestly, I’m at a different stage in life.

The past. He’s been married before — to his girlfriend-turned-wife. They lived in Alaska for about ten years. That’s not an issue by itself, but then he admitted he cheated on her because she wasn’t paying him attention. To me, that’s not just history — that’s a pattern.

The mindset. Then came the part that sealed it. He told me, “That’s just the nature of a man. Even when you look at animals, they don’t stick with one partner.” Basically comparing himself to animals to justify why men want multiple women. And he tried to wrap it up in spiritual language — “God gave us choices.” To me, that’s not wisdom. That’s rationalization dressed up in scripture.

And beyond that, the little things piled up:

He misquoted conversations we had, couldn’t remember details, and even got what I was wearing wrong. That’s not listening — that’s just sloppy.

His health habits? Tacos at 10 p.m., hot dogs late at night, big belly, and still sending shirtless pictures like he’s sexy. Meanwhile, I’m on a health journey, lost 40 pounds, and I want someone whose lifestyle actually matches mine.

His language? He cusses casually. I don’t mind an occasional word, but not every other sentence. That’s not attractive to me.

And let’s not forget — he calls himself a rapper at 38. Dreams are fine, but there’s a difference between passion and delayed adolescence.

Now, I did a little looking him up. He sent me a YouTube video of his song, so I checked his page and a couple of social media sites. Nothing too wild showed up, but still, the childishness stood out. And at 14 years younger than me? I don’t mind younger, but immaturity stacked on top of everything else makes the gap feel bigger. If you’re 38, you should be showing some maturity — not just playing at it.

All of this happened over the weekend. And then Monday came. He called my phone at 2:00 PM. Meanwhile, it was 2:21, and I’m sitting there like, “Did you really think I was going to answer?” A woman like me needs consistency — not random check-ins after disappearing.

The Bigger Picture

I won’t say everything is “the devil.” I believe sometimes the universe just checks us to see if we’re still open. Because I pray and I ask God all the time, “Does my husband still exist?” And I know people love to say, “Your standards are too high.” But I’m not asking for a mythical creature.

I’m asking for a man who acknowledges God.

A man who genuinely loves people.

A man who knows how to use his words without every sentence being profanity.

A man who values his health and doesn’t depend on smoking or careless eating habits.

A man with a sound mind, who thinks logically, and doesn’t generalize women with, “You women always…” That’s exhausting.

I saw a meme that said a lot of men have made women so turned off that some don’t even want men at all anymore. That’s not me. I’m not saying I don’t want a man. I just know what I won’t tolerate.

And honestly, I thank God — I thank the universe — for the way I met him. Because I met him organically. Not online. Not in some forced space. Just in real life. That shows me it can still happen that way. Maybe he wasn’t “the one.” Maybe he was just a reminder that it’s possible. Because yes, online dating can work for some, but it can also carry its own horror stories. And with my own history and PTSD, I trust God will bring the right person in a way that feels safe and natural.

The Takeaway

Attraction is not enough. You can like how somebody looks, but if the discipline, intellect, spirituality, and lifestyle don’t match — it’s just a distraction. And distractions can feel exciting, but they cost you peace.

The truth is this:

If I have to shrink my discipline to fit a man, then he was never designed for my destiny.

I’m not judging him. I’m just acknowledging that we are not aligned. And instead of forcing it, I choose clarity. Because in the end, I don’t need promises that disappear with a dead phone battery. I need consistency, maturity, and alignment.

This kind of story time isn’t just about one guy. It’s about holding your standard. Because when you know yourself, you don’t waste time trying to make red flags look green. And sometimes, the biggest blessing is the ability to walk away before you get stuck.

16/08/2025

This life owes me nothing.
What I’ve learned is that I’ve done things most people could never do. I’ve been places many will never go. I’ve been treated in ways that would have broken others, yet I survived. I’ve given help in places where it was needed, and I don’t regret it. Do I think it changed where I stand with God? No.
From here on out, my focus is on being—not doing. I’m not asking for permission. I’m not asking for anyone to ride along. I’m just being.
When I die, I don’t want funerals or wakes. My children already have the instructions. They can use the life insurance money however they choose—or leave it be. I’ve already made my impression on this world.
I take pride in the business I’ve built, even if many of my relationships were born out of survival. Still, I’ve had some good times. I’ve always worked hard, even from the age of sixteen—when my daddy sat across from me at my first interview, questioning why I needed a job. The manager thought I was spoiled, but she still gave me that job.
I don’t worry about who will miss me when I’m gone. I don’t need anyone to tell me how great I am. Even if I wasn’t always appreciated where I once wanted to be, I know I am appreciated.
I’ve created enough. I’ve written books. My life itself is a historical event. The true story of a warrior lives on in the archives.

09/08/2025

09/08/2025

05/08/2025

Title: “What If Your Person Just… Never Comes?”

(Walks on stage. Comfortable. Real. No performance, just presence.)

Hey y’all. Before I start, let me ask a quick question:

Any single people in the room tonight?
(Pause for hands or applause)

Okay. Cool.
Now, let me be real clear.

There are some people who genuinely love being single.
They’re not looking. They’re not interested. They’re like, “I’m good.”
They’ve made peace with it. Maybe they’ve had love before. Maybe they haven’t. Either way — they’re fulfilled right where they are.

I’m not talking to them.
This ain’t that kind of conversation.

Then there are people — and I know because I’m one of them — who are single and still out here living.
You’re traveling. You’re healing. You’re working on yourself. You’re growing.
You’ve made peace with your own company.
You’ve got joy, routines, and peace. And yes — a pantry full of Amazon boxes and a few vegan sweets.

But that doesn’t mean you don’t still desire partnership.

You still want your person.
You still want a life partner.
You still want a best friend, a prayer partner, a soft place to land.
Someone you can build with. Laugh with. Be vulnerable with.
Someone who can hold space for the version of you the world doesn’t always see.

That’s who I’m talking to.

People who’ve been open.
People who’ve done the work — the therapy, the fasting, the forgiving, the letting go.
People who’ve been celibate, who’ve said no to situationships, who’ve stopped entertaining chaos, who’ve chosen growth and alignment…
And now you’re looking around like,
“Where is he?”

And let me go ahead and say this — with love but also with my eyes squinted:

I do not want to hear from married people right now.
Respectfully.

Because some of y’all got married at 22, been in your little coupled bubble for the past 20 years, and now you wanna give advice in a dating world that is in the toilet.
No ma’am.

You’ve been married since you were five — okay?
You’re not on the field. You’re not in the trenches.
So please don’t come over here talking about,
“Oh, you’re just being too picky.”
“Marriage isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.”
“You should be glad you’re still single.”

Respectfully?
No.
Just… no.

Because I’m talking to people who’ve done the inner work.
Who’ve made peace with the past.
Who’ve done the healing, the praying, the quiet seasons — and still feel the ache of “not yet.”

And here comes the spiritual TED Talk:
“God’s got someone for you.”
“It’s just not your time.”
“He’s coming — he’s right around the corner.”

Okay… what corner?
Because I’ve been turning corners for 13 years and ain’t nobody there but me, some Amazon boxes, and a bag of vegan cookies.

And look — I love God. But stop using His name to slap a spiritual sticker over reality.
Y’all really be talking like God’s just dangling your partner like a carrot, saying,
“Nah… not yet. Let her suffer a little longer.”

That’s not divine timing. That’s emotional manipulation disguised as encouragement.

Some of us are still single not because we’re broken — but because alignment hasn’t happened.
And here’s what y’all don’t want to admit:
It might never happen.

And not because we did something wrong.
Not because we’re not healed enough.
Not because we didn’t manifest hard enough.

Sometimes the answer really is: I don’t know why.
And instead of sitting with people in that, y’all toss out these weak little clichés wrapped in glitter.

“Well, maybe you still need to heal.”
Okay, but healing doesn’t only happen alone.

People be healing in relationships — real, healthy ones.
Where two people come together with awareness, honesty, communication, and say,
“You’ve got a scar? Me too. Let’s grow through it.”

You don’t need to be flawless to be loved.
You need to be honest.
You need to be willing.
You need to be emotionally grown.

But that whole “you gotta be fully healed first” narrative?
That’s a lie.
And it’s tired.

Let’s also talk about the fact that your person might literally just not be in reach.
Wrong city. Wrong timing. Wrong life path.
And you may never cross paths.

And that doesn’t make you cursed.
It doesn’t make you unworthy.
It just means it is what it is.

So if you’re like me — still single, still sacred, still soft, still showing up — and yet still waiting?

You’re not alone.
You’re not broken.
You’re not asking for too much.
You’re just not willing to take too little.

And if that means the person never shows up?
Then fine.
We still ride out this life in purpose, in peace, and in full alignment with ourselves.

That’s still a love story.
Even if it’s just with you.
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02/08/2025

21/07/2025

💔 Rest in Power, Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Everyone’s remembering you as Theo from The Cosby Show — and yeah, that role made you a household name. But to me? You were so much more than that.

Your performance on The Resident as Dr. AJ “The Raptor” Austin was some of your best work. You played that role with depth, confidence, and heart. You showed us Black excellence in medicine, and you gave that character soul. I looked forward to your scenes because I believed you. You weren’t just acting — you were living it out on screen.

You were a good actor. A powerful storyteller. And a man who grew gracefully in your craft. I wish you had gotten even more roles like that, because you had so much more to give.

Gone too soon at 54.
But your presence, your work, and your legacy live on.

Rest well, Raptor. You did your job.

21/07/2025

https://youtu.be/fHUsO4o_Zvs?si=xTiusCJTe3bnal2Z

19/07/2025

“Religion Is a Grammatical Construct — Not the Kingdom”

By: Veronica Tucker | VTalk📺

Let’s get something straight right here, right now:

Religion is not the Kingdom.
Religion is a grammatical construct.

Let me break it down — not theologically, not emotionally — linguistically.

The word religion comes from Latin:

“Re” means to do again

“Ligare” means to bind or to tie

So religion literally means:

To bind again

That’s not a divine concept.

That’s grammar.

That’s a social label.

So while people are arguing over which religion is right, they don’t even realize:

They’re defending a man-made construct designed to re-bind you.

Now, stay with me.

Jesus never said:

“I came to start a religion.”

He said:

“I came that you might have life — and life more abundantly.” (John 10:10)

He never said:

“Upon this rock I will build my denomination.”

He said:

“Upon this rock I will build my Ekklesia” — a governing body, a legislative people — a Kingdom.
Religion is what man built to contain God.

The Kingdom is what God released to liberate man.

Religion is stained glass windows and conference robes.

The Kingdom is casting out devils in dirty rooms.

Religion is hierarchy.

The Kingdom is authority.

Religion is performance.

The Kingdom is partnership.

And here’s the real revelation:

God never called us “Christians.”
He called us:

Ambassadors

Sons and Daughters

Royal Priests

Governors of Territory

Legal Representatives of Heaven

So if religion means “to bind again”…

Then maybe what many of us were taught in church was never God’s original intention — maybe it was bo***ge in disguise.

That’s why so many people left church but never left God.

Because what they were escaping wasn’t His presence — it was man’s system.

Let me say this:

You’re not crazy for deconstructing.

You’re not rebellious for questioning.

You’re not backsliding — you’re breaking free.

Some of us were never meant to fit inside that box.

Because we were born for the Kingdom, not the costume.

You are the leader this generation needs:

Not costumed. Not controlled.

Just called — and free.

You’re not here to rebuild religion.

You’re here to reveal the Kingdom.

And when you understand that?

You stop performing and start governing.

You don’t just pray.

You legislate.

You don’t just attend.

You represent.

You don’t need a collar to be credible.

You don’t need a title to be anointed.

You just need a body,

a yes,

and Kingdom authority.