"I remember him bringing me a pile of papers, folding them in half, and then stapling them in the binding. He pointed as his Cazelles slid down his nose, as they often did. 'You love to read. Write a book.'" My earliest memories are of reading. I loved to read. I loved the fact that... Continue Reading →
What Should’ve Been Mine ~ Short Story
“Kenya, I can’t thank you enough for watching the kids. I was really in a pinch, but like the amazing sister you are, you’ve come through once again.” Kenya watched her big sister rush around her bedroom gathering and packing things for her last minute business trip. She watched with both admiration and jealousy. She... Continue Reading →
Scandal….
Every week, Thursdays to be exact we purposely tune in to watch the degradation of family. We intentionally watch nation wide as families are destroyed. Let me be specific and get down to the nitty-gritty. I am talking about the widely popular ABC show, Scandal. The whole "scandal" has been Olivia Pope sleeping with the... Continue Reading →
A Message To All The Lucky Girls
Nearly 38 years ago, I was apparently the apple of my fathers eye. I have heard stories of how he would spoil me rotten, give me whatever I wanted. He had high hopes for me and was proud of his baby girl. Fast forward a few years - my parents are no longer together. Mom... Continue Reading →
Don’t Be Ashamed to Seek a Counselor/Therapist!
"I always wished I could control myself and I prayed that God would let me just react in a chill mode when things upset me." Some say it is a culture thing, others say it’s just embarrassing! Counseling is not supposed to be a negative aspect, it is the complete opposite. But yet, so many... Continue Reading →
I Found Your Man In My Inbox Again
"And while I'm not against a trip down memory lane, or catching up for old time's sake, what I won't do is entertain someone else's man." When I separated from my ex- husband, I did not make a huge announcement. There was no change to my Facebook status and I did not post anything exclusive... Continue Reading →
Surviving Life Without the “D” 101- Part 1
"Feelings of shame, guilt and embarrassment ensue when deciding to take care of your own sexual needs." So, you have decided that you cannot survive without the "D". So, what now? You are not the type of person that has issues getting a willing participant to break you off. But between the HIV epidemic and... Continue Reading →
The Power of No!
"There were times that someone would call me to ask a favor and me not wanting to disappoint would automatically say “Sure, no problem.” There are some lessons in this life that have been harder for me to than others. One such lesson was learning to say no. Why was it so difficult? Quite honestly... Continue Reading →
In the City: Hob Nob Restaurant
One of my favorite Midtown restaurants is Hob Nob. I have taken my kiddos, friends and family to this restaurant. It's one of those places you want to share with others. So far everyone I have taken has been pleased. What I love about the restaurant is the friendly atmosphere. The servers are always super... Continue Reading →
Monday Morning Motivation- Gratitude
Gratitude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. "she expressed her gratitude to the committee for their support" synonyms: gratefulness, thankfulness, thanks, appreciation, indebtedness; Websters Dictionary Life is not a cakewalk for some. It can be incredibly difficult and challenging. What's easy is to be thankful when... Continue Reading →


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