As a child, every weekend I looked forward to Saturday morning cartoons and for my stepdad to finish the Sunday paper so I could get lost in the comics section. Although I’ve always loved cartoons and animated movies, I was never entertained by comic books or superheroes. Not only were there none in mainstream popcultureContinue reading “Big Sexxy”
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My Most Cherished Possession
The above images are a few of my favorites from childhood through my late teens, once I enrolled in college and introduced to an entire new world of literature I thrived for more. However none can compare to the one book that initiated my love for reading as a whole. The Living Webster Encyclopedic DictionaryContinue reading “My Most Cherished Possession”
Empty Nest
One more ounce and I would have given birth to a 13lb baby boy, wow! My children (grandsons included) each have a unique role with in our immediate family. My son is the entertainer, always putting on a show making everyone laugh and the one I look to when I need cheering up. I supposeContinue reading “Empty Nest”
Who You Callin’ a B.I.T.C.H. ?
The line may sound familiar if you know about Queen Latifah’s hit song “UNITY”. The “B” word is thrown around all to often in many scenarios. Personally, it’s what I was referred to on a regular from my mother during my childhood. Later it became a common weapon of insult by males (notice I didn’tContinue reading “Who You Callin’ a B.I.T.C.H. ?”
Apology?
Hello beautiful people! This week I’d like to share one of many very proud moments of my children by posting a poem written by my daughter as a young teen ; her response to the first break-up. You want to tell me your story and those other females don’t matter no more, but where wereContinue reading “Apology?”
Starting My Day
Years ago, my college counselor gave me the book shown in the image above which I refer to often. Simple concepts regarding life and my perspective then as opposed to now has helped tremendously in my growth. I recommend it to anyone who may need a little help with figuring things out. We all haveContinue reading “Starting My Day”
Then and Now: Seven Generations
Some of my posts leave me feeling a bit overwhelmed emotionally. When that happens, my plan to eliminate stress for the following week is usually to share a poem or something less emotional. This week I decided to share photos which I thought would be an easy task, but found myself just as stressed yesterdayContinue reading “Then and Now: Seven Generations”
Revelations of my Ancestors
Many of us, especially in the African American community have family members, usually elders who have taken secrets with them to the grave. I personally never understood why. Did they believe they were protecting us or was it due to shame and stigma? In my day, as children we were told to stay in aContinue reading “Revelations of my Ancestors”
Power of Voice
Becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. It’s forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuosly towards a better self. Michelle Obama If you don’t see that your story matters, chances are no one else will either. So even though it isn’t always easy, it’s important for you toContinue reading “Power of Voice”
We All Have a Gift
Having a conversation with my mother a few months ago, she questioned whether or not she possesses any talents. I was in shock. How could she not know or realize her talents and the gifts God gave her (all of us). In the image above she actually made that outfit she’s wearing. She could sewContinue reading “We All Have a Gift”
