The Awkward Bird

Contrary to popular belief, I am an awkward bird.   I’m ashamed to admit that as I approach 30, I feel more and more insecure about myself. I have yet to find a level of feminine comfort and security, and there are days in my life where  I feel completely awkward and misplaced.  I have…

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Playing with Fire: On Sale NOW 

Are you willing to play with fire? Chante Wright has it all; a beautiful family, a great job, and wonderful friends and family. her only weakness, is not being satisfied. Even though everything in Chante’s life is glitter and gold, there still seems to be something missing. As life and parenthood begin, the fire seems…

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Social Work: Helping Others Turn the Page

I never thought I would write about my job.  I always keep my career separate from my writing (don’t ask me why).  Maybe because I have always worked for state agencies, and it’s pretty taboo to talk about your “state job” on the Internet, so I’ve always chosen to keep it private; I don’t really…

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Baduizm Turned 20 

Birthday love to #Baduizm. On  2/11/97, this album was released. 20 years later and It’s still poppin’.  One of my favorite albums ever. #On&On&On&On

Aware

Why do we continue to hurt those we love, when we’re aware of the pain we cause?  Is it a sick and twisted emotional imbalance?   Because who would intentionally want to inflict pain on a loved one in any form… Inspired by today’s Daily Post 

Friday Night Wine: Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

Since last month’s wine choice was a red wine (which is my favorite, if anyone ever asks you that trivia question), this past Friday, I chose a white wine.  I decided to step outside of my usual white wine box and go with a Riesling, since it is not one that I usually would pick up…

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A Lesson on Lying…

As a child, there’s always something that you’re getting in trouble for or known for in your family that will live on in infamy.  My pitfall?  Lying.  My mother would tell you I used to lie relentlessly.  I would lie like it was a language I was fluent in.  She would ask me a question…

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Solitude

If I ever need to get away, this might be where you would find me. The one place I feel comfortably isolated, where I can escape the world for a little bit.  I force myself to leave the rest of the world behind and focus on myself.  This is the one place where I can…

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