My brother has not spoken to our (biological) dad in close to five years. For reasons that I, as his sister totally understand and that others may not think as right. But as you grow older and life's situations cause you to cherish life and relationships more closely, the hardness and hatred that you hold... Continue Reading →
Anyone who knows me knows that I am a huge Mary J. Blige fan. I love her music and her realness. She has never appeared to be the kind of celebrity to pretend to be something or someone she’s not for the sake of record sales. Her music speaks to the masses, it’s relatable, and... Continue Reading →
Trump won the election. Black people (and people of color), it’s time for you to wake the hell up. And because of that win, I have proof positive that I can be any freaking thing that I want in life, even if I don’t qualify. I’m not exactly sure when America will get out of... Continue Reading →
Something happens in your thirties where you start to question a lot of things. Where you are personally, professionally and spiritually. My biggest question that needed to be answered was "Is this it?" Read the rest of the post here
"Maybe the problem is that we see endings as bad things. What if they are the trigger to a new beginning? What if purging is a renewal? I've come to think of it as just that." Living in Atlanta, there is no clear delineation between the seasons. One moment, it's summer and blazing hot, the... Continue Reading →
After another full weekend of getting things done, it hit me. My mom had the best fall back career talents. She managed to make ends meet doing things she loved. I had an a-ha moment and thought I should do the same. I researched the requirements to become a licensed nail technician and was lucky to... Continue Reading →
Cierra Arnold was indeed “on her own,” coping with the inevitable practical issues and, more important, with the profoundly emotional ones. What to do, how to react, reaching out again into the world—struggling to create a new reality for herself while clinging to memories of the past. Her focus is on her own roller-coaster experiences,... Continue Reading →
Deals, deals, and more deals land in our inbox, caress our mobile devices and chase us on our trips to the mall and social outings. From a 50% deal on the latest charm jewelry to a discount on dance lessons, we are well-informed about the next best gifts for Christmas. The pressure to find the... Continue Reading →
Today is the day that we are supposed to stop and be thankful. I challenge you to be thankful everyday. It's not the easiest thing to do when there is so much going on in the world and in life in general. Showing gratitude is what's important. What you give to the universe comes back... Continue Reading →
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