Tithes And Offerings- What Happens When You Don’t Give Your 10%?

"Giving is not like it was back in the day when your grandmother spent all her time at church and did what the pastor told her." Back in the day, I use to hear a lot of men complain to their wives about giving the pastor all of their hard earned money. Men went to... Continue Reading →

Soulful Chicago Book Fair

On a Saturday, July 16, 2016, I attended the Soulful Chicago Book fair on Chicago’s south side.  In 2015; Founder, Asadah Kirkland brought over 20 years of experience to create The Soulful Chicago Book Fair . On this beautiful summer afternoon, I had the great pleasure to meet several authors with phenomenal, warm and intense stories... Continue Reading →

How To Find Your Passion and Live It To The Fullest

"No matter what I choose, the activity may look different, but the basis of it is the same. Service, motivation, empowering." I was talking with a friend about life and finding out what your purpose is. The older we get, the more I'm having that convo with my girlfriends. She mentioned she was not sure... Continue Reading →

Should I Stay or Should I Go? – Coping With Workplace Dysfunction

"Weigh your options carefully, keeping your peace and sanity at the forefront of the decision."   Picture this. You read a job announcement and it seems like you have just hit the jackpot. You submit an application, get called in for an interview and consequently land the job. Everything is going great in the initial... Continue Reading →

You’re Thirtysomething. Why Aren’t You Married?

"Actually, I wouldn't mind being more like Blanche Devereaux from The Golden Girls." As soon as I openly admitted to divorcing a few years ago, the first question I was asked was if I wanted to start dating again. While I was appreciative of the encouragement to move on from a relationship that needed to... Continue Reading →

Flavor Restaurant- Richton Park

Flavor Restaurant has style, pizazz, great music, and a super friendly staff.  The ambiance feels like an escape to the comforts of the Deep South. If you haven’t visited this super cute location, go soon! Late Saturday afternoon, my friend demanded I ditch my lettuce and tuna and join her for dinner. Good decision. When... Continue Reading →

CLS Interviews Punany Poets Founder, Jessica Holter 

This month, CLS is excited to share with you a phenomenal woman doing some amazing work. Jessica Holter, founder of Punany Poets, has created a  platform in which the topics of sex and sexuality can be explored in a creative way.  What is Punany?  Punany is sex with the lights on.  Her events bring together... Continue Reading →

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