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 →
My Kitchen Is Closed – The Price Of Non-Compliance
Back in the day when hubby and me married, we agreed that whichever one cooked dinner the other would clean the kitchen after dinner. We were both working and shared all the other house work. For the first few years this system worked great, but somewhere along the way my dearly beloved decided that he... Continue Reading →
It’s all about that Apple! – 5 things I discovered about myself hanging out at County Line Orchard
Picking apples off trees makes me feel peaceful. Stretching for that one apple that had the right glow, pigment, and seem to be the strength of the branch was not only rewarding but helped me to know that a prize possession isn’t necessarily human. It can be a piece of fruit not tainted with shine... Continue Reading →
A Walk In Her Shoes
Last week I went to Rockdale Medical in Conyers for my mammogram as I do every year. And like past years, they squeezed my boobs until those little puppies cried for mercy. Afterwards I dressed and continued with my day as always. I knew that my little letter would come in the mail letting me... Continue Reading →
Death of the Old School Hustlers
“I need both in my life. A professional legitimate hustler.” The other day I did a question of the day on my Facebook page and in a couple of Facebook groups. I asked if you preferred your mate to be a professional or be a hustler. Immediately, I saw the difference between the younger generation... Continue Reading →
When the pieces start to fall back into place….
"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." -Colossians 3:13 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... Continue Reading →
Blog Rewind- Things My Mother Told Me About Dating
Mother/ Daughter relationships can be a touchy subject. If you had a solid relationship with your mother, appreciate that gem. But for those of you that did not, or never got the pleasure of growing up with your mother and having Girl Talk, here is a post that is just for you!! Click... Continue Reading →
To My Daughter
I know that I'm not the only one that gets emotional over their kids, often for no reason at all! My children are truly a blessing to me and I am forever grateful that God saw fit to make me a mom. I literally wrote this on the spur of the moment while in the... Continue Reading →
In The City: Summer Fun in VA
During the week of the fourth, I had the opportunity to spend some time with family in Hampton. We always love traveling to see them because we get to go to the beach- oh and we love them a lot too. This trip was different as we spent more time beach hopping. The first beach... Continue Reading →
Blog Rewind: For All Of You Taking Advice From Memes For Your #relationshipgoals
Part of the problem is that many of us are too willing to live these ghetto fairy tales (self included). You know ladies, the one where your boo who is a bit rough around the edges comes along, he falls for you despite his tough exterior, and you are able to love him just... Continue Reading →
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