"I think sometimes we stay a little too long in a relationship because we mistake that lesson for a soulmate. We’ve all been in that relationship where we stuck around a little too long. Trying to revive something that died a long time ago. Or maybe you are the type to fall too quickly. You... Continue Reading →
One of the Best Seafood Places in New Orleans
Harbor Seafood and Oyster Bar in New Orleans has some of the best seafood I ever tasted! This is a place where the locals go in New Orleans and when I tell you the food is Mmmmmm.. Good, I am not exaggerating. I have been to New Orleans several times, but my recent visit was... Continue Reading →
Working while African American WOMAN
Recently, I was immersed in deep dialogue about race, class, and gender and the word microaggressions came up. I sat quietly waiting for examples because I secretly didn’t quite understand the exact meaning. It turns out; I’ve experienced a shit load of microaggressions in my life. Too many to count. Drifting in and out of the conversation,... Continue Reading →
The first time I volunteered at Chicago’s Marathon was sensational!
Sisters in Touch invited me out to volunteer at Chicago’s Marathon 2016, sponsored by Bank of America. The night before, I said a quick prayer asking for the best experience I can imagine. Well, I got that. My journey began meeting Michelle, the organizer for Sisters in Touch. Walking to Chicago’s CTA, Michelle and I... Continue Reading →
In too DEEP!- a poemstory
Loving, laughing; and believing in happily ever after is an ultimate goal. At least I hope so. I’ve never heard anyone confess to wanting anything different. Life serves up all kinds of cues to what feels right in relationships. What complicates matters is getting in too DEEP! Let’s keep it real. There’s no denying the... Continue Reading →
Makes Me Wanna Holler
These past few years have been difficult to say the least. As with most things, I struggle to figure out if the frequency at which things are happening has increased or is it just simply the fact that we can now live broadcast our lives with our phones. Most certainly, it's been open season on... Continue Reading →
Tango with Diablo
"Maybe it's just utter insanity. To consciously fall for someone who is emotionally unavailable." You ever do something and you know damn well that it's not right, but you do it anyway? My girlfriends and I spend a lot of time talking about love and relationships. And one thing that we discuss often is falling... Continue Reading →
The Jessicas Are Winning- How The Underdogs Are On Top
"Intelligence + Opportunity + Willingness to take a risk and invest in yourself." Early 2000s brought us a bunch of pop music- very bubble gum tinged pop music. If you could sift through, you could find a few artists that were actually talented. I always liked Jessica Simpson. She was unapologetically herself. Gorgeous and my... Continue Reading →
It’s Been Six Months Already…..
Confession: I started CLS in the midst of a lot of change in my life. My marriage was ending, I was suddenly a single mother of two kids with challenges, and I had minimal support. I had to quickly figure out everything on my own. It was not at all where I expected to be... Continue Reading →
Monday Motivation- Don’t Grant The Devil Access
"You may have recognized the lesson, but you have not passed the test." Sometimes it gets difficult to understand why things aren't changing in life. Why you continue to choose the same man over and over again. Why there continues to be the same turmoil and stress. Why nothing seems to move forward. You... Continue Reading →


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