Listening to Jill Scott is my medicine. Her songs are my love potion. Her lyrics give me life. The words are like attending a spoken word event on steroids. Just like every woman who has ever loved, her heart is pure and her emotions spill from her soul. Her voice is flawless. When she sings,... Continue Reading →
Everybody Should Have a Fall Back Career!
"My mom had the best fall back career talents. She managed to make ends meet doing things she loved." Growing up, I admired my mom for having talents that made our life better and easier. In my eyes, she was born to thrive and accomplish things that most people considered impossible. My mom transformed... Continue Reading →
I’m Not Crazy!
"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 →
To Weave or Not To Weave
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 →
Morning Motivation- Positive Thinking Can Change Your Life
It only takes a moment out of your day to stop, refocus, and remember the things that you should be grateful for. Check out my article on http://www.kimberlyelise.com and see 4 Practical Ways to Think Positive & Have More Joy ~Tamara
CLS Exclusive- The Punany Poets
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 →
Why You Should Not Hesitate To Press Delete
"If you are going to vibrate on a higher frequency, you have to have people in your life that pour in to you." This weekend was one that put the rest of the next twelve months in to perspective for me. I simply planned to go to the beach, regroup, and then go to... Continue Reading →
In The City- Tybee Island, GA
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 →
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 →
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 →


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