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My Legacy, please be true to me…

The initial version of this blog was written several months ago but it was not one of my prouder moments. After re-reading it recently, I knew it deserved a complete overhaul. I must admit, I find it exhausting to be referred to as the little girl I used to be…

28 Aug 2014
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Reflections at 37

Picture courtesy of http://www.bryancallen.com Wow! And here we are, another year has passed by and it is time to reflect on the life lessons that I have learned this past year. I would be lying if I did not admit that this was one of the hardest years of my…

16 Jun 2014
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The Masks We Wear (A Mara Prose Poem)

Picture courtesy of masks-wigs-and-costumes.com You smile, you grin and no one sees your sins You laugh, you play with no one there at the end of the day The masks we wear are uniquely prepared To keep the world guessing and hide our despair Black, white and all alike experience life’s…

5 Jan 2014
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Reflections at 36

(Picture courtesy of http://www.noupe.com) Well, I just had another birthday and as customary, I took the time to reflect on this past year. Of course, I have to share what I have learned and experienced over this past year with my readers. 🙂 ForgivenessI finally understand the meaning, the purpose…

31 May 2013
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Outgrown

Photo courtesy of allhealthcare.monster.com Just like the seasons change, people change. Friends stop being friends, husbands and wives stop being husband and wives. Children fall out with their parents and some don’t speak for years at a time. I’ve often wondered why this cycle occurs. Is it God’s will? Or…

26 Feb 2013
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Those of us who TRULY are direct versus those who are simply confrontational…

I consider myself a direct person but at the same time, I work hard at trying to take other people’s feelings into consideration. With some, you can be more subtle in your directness and with others, you must be more aggressive. However, you also have those that no matter which…

16 Jan 2013
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Staying True to Yourself

Photo Courtesy of Rahsaan Patterson’s Facebook page This week was an aggravating but at the same time fulfilling week for me. It was hectic, frenzied and full of unnecessary issues that had to be addressed. The week was centered around preparing my awesome wrestling son for a big tournament in…

12 Jan 2013
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The Friends Who Wound aka Frenemies (Authentic Friends Blog Part II)

Image courtesy of http://quotesgram.com I had planned to not write anything additional on this subject, and simply repost my blog “Why Can’t We Be Authentic Friends“. I am so frustrated with people who do not know the meaning of friendship, so unfortunately you have to deal with me talking about it once…

9 Dec 2012
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The Epitome of a True Friend

At the age of 39, you would think by now you wouldn’t have to describe and point out the qualities of what a real friendship should entail. You would also think that you wouldn’t even have to address issues with people you barely know but such is life. I generally…

2 Dec 2012
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The Five Stages of a Committed Relationship

I have spent the past couple of weeks researching marriage topics. Part of it is for research for my upcoming novel and part of it is for my own marriage. I came across The Five Stages of a Committed Relationship and was very enlightened. When you are in a long…

19 Aug 2012