~"What I'm thankful for is that God has allowed me to live a full life in spite of sickle cell." I remember so clearly watching my sisters suffer unspeakable pain as children. They both had sickle cell disease that plagued them in their youth, took a hiatus and then ravaged their bodies as adults. My... Continue Reading →
I'm always looking for new things to cook. Problem is, whenever I see a recipe, it always needs to be tweaked to the way that my family would like it. Most recipes only call for salt and pepper- no other seasonings! That always amazes me. I saw this recipe in my email inbox (yes, I... Continue Reading →
Relationship Roundtable- Is The Married Man I Met Really My Friend?
"I met a man online and at first, there was a sexual interest. We clicked immediately, had sex, but then we both decided that it would be best to be friends. He is great conversation, makes me laugh, and we have a lot in common. He's married, but says that he's going through a separation... Continue Reading →
Relationship Roundtable- Dating After Divorce
"I just recently divorced my husband after ten years, and I am ready to get back on the dating scene. I'm not sure how to approach dating. There are several men that show interest, but none of them seem to be able to back up all that they say they offer. What are some good... Continue Reading →
~"Part of the problem is that many of us are too willing to live these ghetto fairy tales (self included)." I'm a meme addict. I confess. I have them downloaded and screenshot them in my phone, ready to pull the trigger when the context is right. They are funny and they seem to always say... Continue Reading →
The Reality Of Real Friendship
~"My sister circle is small, but it is mighty." In today’s world of reality T.V. one could easily believe that the purpose of having friends is to have someone to fight with. The stars of these shows are smiling and happy one minute and trying to snatch one another’s wigs off the next. Is this... Continue Reading →
Guest Blog: Fifty, Single, and No Children
~"My life is not sad because I’m single with no children. I like time alone doing what I want when I want." That’s me. Why am I still single? Maybe it’s because I like it that way. Ok! But the truth is that I’ve always desired to have a great relationship with a supportive... Continue Reading →
Now Walk It Out!
~"So tell me, what relieves your stress and energized you?" I woke up this morning rushing, which always puts me in a bad mood. I was running to get my son to school and to get myself to work. My workday may have been a short five hours, but it was action packed. Then it... Continue Reading →
Are you holding on to a dead relationship?…. Just let it go!!
~"I’m not bashing men because some women are capable of doing the same thing, and the man gets to a point when he has had enough too. But, I am a woman so I am relating to my own gender right now." When it’s over… It’s over!! Many women reach a point in their lives... Continue Reading →
In The City: Yard House/ Atlantic Station
~Yard House in Atlantic Station This was the second time that I've been to Yard House in Atlantic Station. I love the location and the atmosphere is fun and pretty cozy. I hate going out to eat and you can't hear the person that you are with because the music is too loud or... Continue Reading →


Recent Comments