"Even as a writer I'd be ashamed to put it on paper because I didn't want people to think that I was crazy. But what I've learned is that my battles are never for me." I'm a big advocate for healthy mental health within the African American community. Unfortunately, we tend to stick with... Continue Reading →
As I was preparing to go on vacation with my husband, I debated as to whether I should have my hair styled and wish for the best or get a weave so that I would have little to no concern for styling my crowning glory. As I weighed the options, I thought about the one... Continue Reading →
This weekend, we are invited to attend Jessica Holter's Punany Poets here in Atlanta. The shows explore romance, relationships, and love in an intimate setting. Always ready to talk about the things that are on women's minds, CLS is ready to come out and attend this epic show! We're going to be doing a... Continue Reading →
"At random moments it would feel like my whole body was being jolted. The best way I can describe it is an electrical shock coursing its way through my whole body." I woke up one morning with what I thought was a "crook" in my neck. It was sore and I attributed it... Continue Reading →
I've been living in Georgia for 20 years and had never been down to the coast. Unacceptable. So after choosing a day to drive down, I was so very happy that I did. From Atlanta, it's around a four hour drive. Mind you, there is nothing to look at on the ride. Once you hit... Continue Reading →
"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 →
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 →
"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 →
"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 →
"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 →
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