Write, Live and Love

Revamping the Workout Plan

So, I must admit that I was beginning to get a little discouraged once I realized my body had plateaued AGAIN, at a weight that I was not pleased with. What really made it sting was when I looked at my husband’s before and after pics from this time last year to now. It made…

Who were we?

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I AM A BLACK WOMAN. My parents are black, as well as my siblings, and extended relatives. I have full lips, a big nose, and a big butt. I can be loud and obnoxious. My sisters and I are often looked at as sad, mad, and bitter individuals. We are often…

Tybee mayor vows to end Orange Crush after shooting

Personally, I am ashamed. This could have been a fun and friendly event, but for years it has begun to deteriorate further and further, and now it is more than likely going to be shut down. And then the younger generation will wonder why it was getting shut down. Well, from destroying the beach, to…

BECOME [#NaPoWriMo]

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Become, Live, Strive, Read, The need to be happy, Is all you should need, Become that teacher, Become that artist, Become that cook, Become who you want, It may take years, Hold onto yourself, Seek encouragement, And in time, You can become, Your destined YOU. Leave your thoughts and opinions with…

The Spring Clean

‘Tis the season for the infamous “Spring Cleaning”. Whether it be your home, your phone, or your Facebook; Something is getting a major detox this spring. I am no stranger to this, and today was the day I did my ultimate clean up around the house. My husband and I usually clean up every weekend;…

#WhitWritesHerNovel: Writing Spaces

What is your favorite place to get lost in your words? Oftentimes, the right writing space usually helps me get into the flow of things. Some people can write in their favorite café, while others prefer a quiet place like their home, library or a park. My dream place would be creating my own writing…

Confessions of a Loc’d Goddess: Locs In the Workplace

So, my next topic of discussion will be an oldie but goodie; wearing locs in the workplace. Now, most people feel that people with locs can never have a professional job. Of course, I am living and breathing proof, along with several others, who say that is not true at all. I work in social…

Fairfax jail inmate in Taser death was shackled

Natasha McKenna is the name of the woman who died after an officer used a stun gun on her in jail. It is reported that she suffered from mental illness. At the time of the incident, it is reported that she was restrained with handcuffs and leg shackles. To read more about her story and…

A Dedication to the Crown.

Strength. Courage. Wisdom. Diversity. Love. Patience. Unique. Authenticity. Blessings. Essence. Culture. Adversity. Life. Confidence. Beauty. Eternity. Sacrifice. Praise. Righteous. Truth. Attitude. Carefree. Freedom. Roots. Natural. Origin. Crown. Respect. Feminine. Sexy. Growth. Progress.