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New Orleans Saints Players Darren Sharper, Lance Moore and Author Shelia M Goss at Football Camp for Her

Shelia — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:29:32 +0000

Last night I volunteered at the Football Camp for Her held in Shreveport, LA. It’s a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

I got a chance to meet two of my favorite Superbowl Champion New Orleans Saints players: Darren Sharper & Lance Moore.

Shelia Goss and Darren Sharper

Shelia Goss and Lance Moore

Of course both are good eye-candy but their personalities are golden. My friends already know Darren Sharper has been the inspiration for several of the male characters I write in my books so just imagine how I felt to be able to meet him in person.

I wanted to also publicly thank Crystal Brown Tatum for putting together a wonderful event that helped raise a lot of money for the American Cancer Society.

Darren Sharper and Crystal Brown Tatum

Are You Ready For Some Football

Shelia — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:00:09 +0000

It’s that time of year again. Sundays and Monday nights will find sports fans tied to the TV screen. Of course, if you’ve been a regular follower of my blog, you already know who my team is.

Who is your favorite football team?

I write romance so you know I couldn’t let this season go by without my take on how to have romance during the football season. I wrote an entire article on the subject.

My top five tips on making the most of football season with your mate:

1. Purchase him a jersey, a hat, or anything with his NFL team on it.
2. Absolutely, do not talk about anything serious to him during the game. He’s not listening and if he does listen, he’ll be mad that you’re interrupting his relaxation time with relationship issues. Save the serious talk for later.
3. If he wants to host a NFL watching party, don’t complain. Be a gracious host and do it cheerfully. You will not go unrewarded
4. Wear a duplicate of your man’s jersey with a tight pair of jeans.
5. If his team wins, celebrate. If his team loses, throw in a stress reliever massage. Win or lose, it can be a win-win situation for you.

Congratulations to my home team, the New Orleans Saints, for winning their 1st Super Bowl. “What a Man” by Salt N Pepa

LET’S DO A REPEAT!

Celebration Time Come On

Shelia — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:01:28 +0000

The celebration continues. Happy Birthday to my mama. I would put her picture up here, but she would kill me and I’m not too ashamed to say my mama is from the old school and my age wouldn’t stop her from trying to whoop me. Key word, “try” because she can’t out run me. LOL

Who is the person that I most admire?

My answer would be my mama. She’s endured a lot but never allowed her obstacles to overpower her. Through her, I can see faith in action.

She was one of the inspirations for my poem–What Is It?

What Is It?

by Shelia M Goss

Is it the sound in my voice

That makes them take a glance?

Or is it the stride of my walk

Because I’m a proud woman?

What Is It?

Is it the twinkle in my eyes

That keeps them looking on?

Or is it the groove of my back

Tall, Black, and Strong?

What Is It?

I find myself wondering

Do They like me for me?

Or Is it the outer appearance

They only want to see?

Behind the voice and body

There’s a strong mind.

If they could only look inward

They’ll be surprised at what they’ll find.

Yes, When I speak, People stop to listen.

And to look into my eyes, you will see them glisten.

But If you take a chance and look deeper within;

You’ll see that I’m much more

than just a Black woman.

www.sheliagoss.com

Happy Birthday Mama!!! Now let’s all sing along with Stevie Wonder.

New Orleans Saints Wins Super Bowl

Shelia — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:58:12 +0000

Congratulations to my home team, the New Orleans Saints, for winning their 1st Super Bowl. We’re partying like it’s Mardi Gras. I dedicate “What a Man” by Salt N Pepa to the whole team. Who Dat?

The players who I heard speak to the reporters after their win, all expressed one common thing–they acknowledged God Almighty. It was destiny. They were the under dogs. The sports experts thought the Colts would win, but if God be for you, it doesn’t matter who is against you.

Miami Gardens, Fla. – Leading 24-17 and trying to stop the Colts, CB Tracy Porter intercepted a Peyton Manning pass and raced 74-yards for a touchdown that gave the Saints a 31-17 lead. Porter, a native of Louisiana, delivered the first Super Bowl title in Saints history. To read the rest, click here.

Saints Brees & Super Bowl Remix

Shelia — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:36:05 +0000

Congrats to New Orleans Saints for making it to the Superbowl. It’s been hard concentrating on work because everyone here is so hyped.

Yesterday, I featured my favorite three New Orleans Saints hotties and got an email from someone saying I missed one. Well, I didn’t forget. I was going to mention “the man” today and that’s #9–Drew Brees. I dedicate “What a Man by Salt N Pepa” (listen below) to the Brees.

The whole state of Louisiana is cheering our home team on. The parties have already started. With Saints pep rallies, African-American parades, Mardi Gras parades, the Super Bowl, etc. I don’t know if anyone is going to get any work done until Wednesday.

Here’s my Super Bowl Saints Jam Pick for today. Originally I had a list of several songs, but decided to just list this one.

Have a good weekend everybody or as we say in Louisiana, “Laissez les bon temps rouler” (Let the good times roll).

Music Playlist at MixPod.com

New Orleans Saints Super Bowl Hotties

Shelia — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:33:45 +0000

As you can tell with the floating New Orleans Saints helmets that I am getting ready mentally for the Super Bowl. I know you Dallas Cowboys fans are like, “been there, done that,” but stop hatin’

It’s been hard to function with all of the pre-game celebrations going on and you can guarantee that the parking lot will be emptied so fast after church on Sunday, that you’ll see the dust from the cars spinning off for miles.

I spotlighted these three New Orleans Saints players a week before they won their division, so I wanted to spotlight them again. These guys would be inspiration for a leading man in any one of my books (wink wink).

Reggie Bush – #25

Stats: Fine, Fine and Fionne

Usama Young – #28

Stats: Sexy, Bad-boy and Cute Smile

Darren Sharper – #42

Stats: Experience, Dimples, Pretty Eyes equals Hot

Sorry Colts fans but this is a Saints blog so no Colts spotlights here; but you’re welcome to leave a comment. I promise not to delete them (and that goes for you Cowboys fans too.)

New Orleans Saints – Who Dat

Shelia — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:26:39 +0000

Congrats to the New Orleans Saints for their first NFC Championship that has led them to Super Bowl XLIV. Ironically, the first year that I actually like watching football is the first year my home team goes to the Super Bowl.

What I like about the Saints is that they never gave up. Even when their back was up against the wall–they kept their eyes on the prize and came out with the victory.

Sort of reminds me of life. Sometimes life throws us against the wall, but instead of giving up, we must dust ourselves off and keep pressing on.

I couldn’t write this post without saying how much it seemed that the officials were cheating against the Saints at every turn; but like life–what God has for you is for you and nobody can take it away from you.

To all the Saints fans and those that are not–remember in this life, you will face many obstacles, don’t give up and don’t give in–keep pressing forward and if it’s God’s will, you will come out the victor!

NFL Hottie Darren Sharper

Shelia — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:01:46 +0000

There’s nothing like seeing a man in a uniform; especially the black and gold–New Orleans Saints uniform. Darren Sharper wears #42 well. The Saints signing him was a great decision. One team’s lost, is another team’s gain. He’s one of my favorite players in the NFL. The picture doesn’t do him justice.

Stats: Experience, Cute Smile, Pretty Eyes equals Hot

NFL Hottie Usama Young

Shelia — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:01:02 +0000

Every team has to have a bad boy. Usama Young, #28 of the New Orleans Saints, got into a little trouble in the fall, but you would never know it with that million dollar smile.

Stats: Sexy, Bad-boy and today’s hottie.

NFL Hottie Reggie Bush

Shelia — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:01:10 +0000

One positive thing came from my last relationship–a new found appreciation for football–specifically the NFL. Pre-relationship, I only watched the Super Bowl and that was only because of the food and commercials. Post-relationship, I can appreciate the game and the players.

As my home team gets ready for their quest to reach the Super Bowl, I want to highlight one of my favorite NFL hotties–#25 from the New Orleans Saints–Reggie Bush.

Stats: Fine, Fine and Fionne

Favorite quote from Reggie Bush – Saturday, January 16, 2010 – Paraphrasing – “Big time players make big plays.” Here’s to Reggie Bush for doing what he’s paid to do–putting the Saints one step closer to the prize.

Kim K, I’m not mad at you. Reggie is definitely a hottie.

Check out the cover of the February issue of Essence: