May Your Christmas be MERRY, MOTOWN and GANGSTA!

Who was any more gangsta than the First Family of Detroit?  The Gordy's were the high rollers and the big shot callers, baby!  And the story goes that this photo is actually from a Christmas card that Motown mogul, Berry Gordy sent out during the late 60's or very early 70's.  I could be wrong but to me, that looks more like Berry's brother Robert as he presents the next generation of hard hitters.  Left to right: Berry IV, son Terry, daughter Hazel, nephew Gregory Gordy and Diana's brother Chico Ross on the floor.  Yeah, the Gordy's (and their many ingrafted family members) were not to be messed with!

Neither are the folks who read and follow this blog! 

I'd like to wish you all a very happy holiday season whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukkah, Something Else or nothing at all!  As 2011 winds up, I'd like to thank you for an exciting year.  There have been times when I've felt the stress of running a blog but it's been more joy than pain, I assure you.  Thank you for the comments, emails, kindnesses, love and encouragement -  all of which have been your greatests gifts to me. 

There will be a run of new posts after the holidays and then we'll see what happens next.  For now, much love and light from me to you!

C.

Comments

[Thomas]

Have a blessed and Merry Christmas, Corey!

[elg]

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Corey.

[Brandon]

Merry Christmas, Corey! What a great pic!

[Greg]

Corey

Much Love to You & Yours Enjoy your Holiday!

[Gigi Richardson]

Now, Cory, are you sure about the Gordy family. I was born & raised In Motown, maybe I was unaware. See you soon. 2012

[Corey]

Hi Gigi, thanks for your comment! Now, please be mindful that I'm not saying they were GANGSTER as in shady and criminal, but GANGSTA as in high-rollin', take charge and gettin' the job done! The Gordy's didn't PLAY! They were of an entrepreneurial spirit way before Berry started a record company. Feel me?! LOL!

Merry Christmas!