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 →
Playwright, Shaneisha Dodson, has crafted a compelling stage play that initially focuses on the plight of four girlfriends and their desire to find “good” men. We're taken on a brief journey through their younger years and the issues that contributed to who the women are today. However, the play takes on a more serious... Continue Reading →
I love poetry and quotes. I find myself studying poems and quotes then inserting my own story. Poems are inspirational; especially when written by people we admire. Quotes are always fun to untangle. Stories give movement to poems and quotes. Merging the two has a feel good flow. Enjoy my transformation of Maya Angelou’s poem,... Continue Reading →
"They tell me that turning 30 will be just fine and that eventually I'll find my place in life, in this world." I had someone tell me one day while attempting to look busy to avoid conversation that I always look so put together. After I guffawed loudly I thanked her and went on to... Continue Reading →
Cierra has been in Atlanta for 16 years when she moved from California with her parents in 2000. She's the oldest of 5 children. She's a wife and mother of three kids ages 2,5, and 8. Cierra has always been an avid reader and writer. She published her first chapbook in February of 2016... Continue Reading →
"There are only twenty-four hours in a day." From a young age, women are taught that we must handle things, endure, be the pillar of strength. We pride ourselves on having these long descriptions of who we are. "I'm a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a niece, an entrepreneur." And although we may... Continue Reading →
"We thrive on healthy relationships and can grow because our connections are meant to be blessings to others." I don't know how many times I've heard the adage 'You must love yourself before you love anyone else". Sounds simple enough. But maybe it's not. How does one love him or herself? How does one get... Continue Reading →
The barber says what you want Miss She stumbles on her words Her lips are tangled and worthless Words spill from her soul Cut please The barber taps his clippers with hands shaking and eyes bulked She says once more; cut please Barbers stare into scalps of men refusing to look at Miss She bounces... Continue Reading →
"I was amazed at how clear my mind was and how calm I felt after a day of being unplugged." Over the weekend, I decided to take a sabbatical from social media. It can be a time warp. If you are anything like me, you get up in the morning and check in and then... Continue Reading →
"But after having so many conversations with my girlfriends, I'm trying to figure out why some are dateless and others are not able to keep a new prospective interest around for more than a few months." Okay, so that may be a little extreme. But after having so many conversations with my girlfriends, I'm... Continue Reading →
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