Why Don’t Superwomen get an Off Day?

Originally posted on Write, Live and Love:
As we go through life and its many stages (adulthood, dating, marriage, children) it’s so easy to wish that we were back to the “good old days” when we are hit with rough times or life just becomes too “adult” for us to handle.  I know I have…

Friends (of the opposite sex): How Many of us Have Them?

I saw an interesting Twitter conversation the other day, regarding married or involved couples, who have friends of the opposite sex.  It was something I definitely wanted to shed some light on and thought it would be an interesting for me to write about.  The question that arose was, is having friends of the opposite…

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Between the World and Me

Originally posted on wandering in the right direction:
Toni Morrison said the writings of Ta-Nehisi Coates have filled a void left by the notorious James Baldwin. Both grapple with black masculinity, traveling abroad, and the insurmountable task of surviving while black in America. Coates’ essays to his son are hyperaware of black history and the…

Being Emotional on a Saturday Afternoon….

Have you ever felt like you were just out there on your own private island, with no friends to talk to about what’s going on in your everyday, run-of-the-mill life? Yea. I’ve been there. I’m going to get a bit vulnerable and let a little of my personal feelings out in this post.  I want…

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#WhitWritesHerNovel: And For Now, We Wait

I just got through putting the finishing touches on the interior and cover for my novel.  I am beyond EXCITED!! I submitted it for review so now I am going to patiently wait to receive a yay or nay on if it is approved.  Then I can order a proof and actually have my first…

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Let’s Talk About Stacey for a Minute….

SO!, By now, I’m sure the majority of the world has now seen or heard of the statement that was made by Stacey Dash yesterday, and my good friends of social media and #BlackTwitter took no time or hesitation in issuing her several reads and set #Clapback2016 into full force (as I knew they would).

Temptation 2: Using my Credit Card

Originally posted on The Loc Diaries:
The 21 Day Financial Fast challenges you to not use your credit card. I failed because I used my credit card to pay for gas.  I had no intentions on using my credit card but I left all my cash home and I needed to get home, so I…

In a Rut 

I hate my poetry rut…. The one where I can’t quite find the right words or make the right phrases flow like poetic gospel. UGH!  Hopefully I’ll be out of this rut soon. I would really like to perform something at the next open mic night, but if I don’t have anything that’s worth it,…

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The #GirlLove Challenge

I was recently tagged in the #GirlLove Challenge by a blogger who I admire and enjoy reading very much, Pearls Before Swine.  I think it is an awesome challenge, and I decided to participate in it myself.   I think it is great to have challenges such as these, that we can help uplift and empower…

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