When I sat down to pen this post, I found myself torn between a two topics. I would either write about my teens' latest driving escapades involving an empty parking lot, a camera, fairies and a soup nazi (don't ask); or I'd talk about my "no media for 40 days" where things like wine … Continue reading Holy Stupidity Batman! Tolerance is Just a Nine-Letter Word?!
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Out of the Mouth of Babes – Sometimes the Truth Just Is
Yesterday was March 14th. It wasn't my birthday. It wasn't a holiday--that I know of. It was, for all intents and purposes, an ordinary day. On this ordinary day, my teenagers went to school while I kept myself entertained with the day-to-day musings of administrative tasks in the finance-driven world that is my job. I … Continue reading Out of the Mouth of Babes – Sometimes the Truth Just Is
Ten Things Every Black Woman Should Know and Believe
It's no secret. The predominant images of black women blared across the global community are at best demoralizing and shameful. Far too often, all I ever see of the women who like me can be summed up in terms such as "video vixen" or "baby momma" or "welfare opportunist." We know the names of Oprah … Continue reading Ten Things Every Black Woman Should Know and Believe
Daddy’s Little Girl – Raising A Princess When Dad Opts Not Too
Warning: if you're expecting an all-men-are-dogs or male bashing type of post, I regretfully inform you that you have come to the wrong place. Now, let's get to the matter at hand shall we? It's no secret that I'm a solo parent of a tween daughter (and a teen son). Having been raised by my … Continue reading Daddy’s Little Girl – Raising A Princess When Dad Opts Not Too
And Still…A Proud Momma
And Still...A Proud Momma You've heard the verse: ...train them up in the way they should go and they will not depart from it. Recently, this scripture took on new meaning for me and caused me to pause and revel at the truth of its words. My son came to me--without my help--and openly shared … Continue reading And Still…A Proud Momma
Hugs and Fist Bumps 