“A word after a word, after a word is power” Margaret Atwood I write as the only alternative I have to death. Maybe not a physical, literal death. But the unfortunate death of the very core of my being. Write or die. Write to live. If I didn’t write I would succumb to all thatContinue reading “Why I Write”
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Worth The Fight
“I’m a little wounded, but I am not slain; I will lay me down to bleed a while, then I’ll rise and fight again”. Unknown I’m currently training for a half-marathon. Usually, I run with music blasting in my ear, each foot gently hitting the pavement in sync with the bass beat. A few ofContinue reading “Worth The Fight”
Expecting Loyalty from People who Betray Themselves
I don’t trust people who don’t love themselves and tell me, ‘I love you.’ … There is an African saying which is: Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt. Maya Angelou One of the hardest lessons I’ve had to learn is that not everyone is like me. I am unquestionably loyal. WhenContinue reading “Expecting Loyalty from People who Betray Themselves”
Let Go and Live
“Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go” Herman Hesse Each year, I marvel as the leaves change color on the trees and fall to their death. Each year trees release and let go to survive the impending winter months. The trees understand that in order to live,Continue reading “Let Go and Live”
The Spirit of Excellence
My 5th grade daughter came to me and said she got a 70 on her science test. I asked her, “was that the very best you could do?” She thought for a moment and said, “yes”. I said, “well, it is what it is”. I then explained to her (as I do every year) thatContinue reading “The Spirit of Excellence”
One of the Biggest Mistakes I’ll Never Make Again
“The world class purposely ignores the small thinking, ego-based personality” Steve Siebold I’ve consistently made the mistake of giving an ear to, and heeding the advice of people who ultimately didn’t have a clue. I took relationship advice from single women. I took business advice from people who never ran a business. I took financialContinue reading “One of the Biggest Mistakes I’ll Never Make Again”
Hoodoo: The Hope of the Slave
“Where there are preachers, there are also conjurers; where there are conversions, there are dreams and visions and where there is faith, there is and ever continues to be magic” . Yvonne P. Chireau October is Hoodoo Heritage Month. In honor of Hoodoo Heritage Month, I will be releasing a series of articles delving intoContinue reading “Hoodoo: The Hope of the Slave”
I Don’t Owe You Shit: A Message to the Entitled
“Like so many others in this century I found myself a displaced person shortly after birth and have been looking half my life for a place to take my stand. Now that I have found it, I must defend it” Edward Abbey As I heal, as I grow, and as I come home to myself,Continue reading “I Don’t Owe You Shit: A Message to the Entitled”
The Truth About Keto
“We should all be eating fruits and vegetables as if our lives depend on it-because they do” Michael Greger The Ketogenic diet has grown in popularity in recent years as an effective weight loss method. Despite its popularity, the Ketogenic diet is not a safe or healthy way to lose weight. In fact, it canContinue reading “The Truth About Keto”
Beyoncè Said it Best: Always Stay Gracious…
“Always stay gracious, best revenge is your paper” Beyoncé I won’t lie, I can hold a grudge. Even worse, I sometimes desire vengeance or retribution. I’m working on it though…God ain’t through with me yet. BUT a recent situation showed me that he’s definitely making some progress. I was presented with an opportunity to reallyContinue reading “Beyoncè Said it Best: Always Stay Gracious…”
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