When I think of home, I think of a place of nurturing and germination, where my positive attributes were given room to thrive. A place where I learned that I could dream and a place that shaped my dreams. A place where there was always warmth and ringing laughter, and raucous. When I think of home, I am taken to a memory of a solitary piece of decorative wall art, that presented a sobering reminder that Christ was the head of our home and the unseen guest at every meal, and although I longed to steal things from my sisters’ plate at lunchtime, I was deterred by my fear of being caught by the ..read more

Never fall for anything that would cause you to go against your instincts, or forget who you are. Ill-conceived, decisions usually take us to places where we do not belong and to circumstances that disesteem us. Utilizing poor judgment will always lead to regret, and usually comes back around to bite us. Never grant allowances to people who are undeserving, and involve yourself in situations that are unworthy. Lacking confidence in our own worth and abilities tells people what we think about ourselves, while our behavior shapes and affects our interactions. The way we communicate and the exp ..read more

I believe it would boggle all of our collective minds, if we really knew how many people and especially women are in abusive Relationships, right now. There are many faces of abuse in relationships, that smile and pretend that all is well until one day what is really going on behind closed doors, is revealed Abuse comes in a plethora of disguises, and sometimes because someone is not being physically abused, they deceive themselves into thinking that theirs is a normal relationship. To the outsider, abuse is not easily distinguished and to the abused not readily understood. 10 Signs of Abuse ..read more

There lies a place etched in the not-so-far recesses of my mind, where impactful moments and important things reside and collide. I know of a place birthed by strength and determination and conquered by sheer will. A place prepared by men and truly cultivated, by women. A place of brutal, unsolicited, honesty, that left no room for the pretense of ignorance. A place that highlighted your notable traits and distinctive qualities and made known your areas of deficiencies. A place of sometimes rough and unsparing treatment, that gave rise to a belief in exceptionalism and the notion that one cou ..read more

There is a certain quality to 2021 that has me believing that I can achieve anything or go wherever I please. I am trusting God and believing for things, of an infinite nature. And though there is an element of mischief, and uncertainty in the air, I fear not, because God is in the midst of it all. It has been said that we have not, because we ask not, and it has been suggested that we ought to ask of the creator, the desires of our heart, then proceed to work towards achievement. When we assume that a certain thing will just not work out in our favor, we refrain from hoping, and praying, and ..read more

So, I received a call that informed me that a mob of armed protesters had stormed the Capitol building, causing our officials to take cover. I was dumfounded, then flabbergasted and perplexed, all at the same time. And the first thought that came to mind was, “Anarchy”, a word that had been on my mind since the days following the election. I quickly ran inside and tuned in to ABC News, and was appalled, and confused by what I saw. Who orchestrated this, and how could this have happened? From where did the mob emerge, and why had their presence gone undetected, until they had stormed the Capi ..read more

Covid arrived following 2020, like a twitter account, and proceeded to wreak havoc on our lives. We felt helpless, as He ravaged New YORK and racked up a death toll, the likes of which the world hadn't seen in decades, Destruction and desolation was dispensed without regard for race, color, creed, or socioeconomic status. "We had no idea that "life" as we knew it would change so drastically. It became an affront for humans to cough or sneeze without instantaneously clearing a crowded area. 2020, I suspect you had no idea, of what Covid intended, because he created food shortages, and even pa ..read more

This year I am envisioning a wonderful Christmas. Dear Xmas, I am looking forward to your arrival with an unconcealed excitement and the anticipation of a child. I am beside myself with thoughts of what you will bring. MY inner child is Glad and the adult in me is delighted. I am feeling the spirit and I have tons of plans. I have made my lists and have checked them twice. I've been counting down the days. My neighborhood has been transformed. It is now a place that incites admiration and excites wonder with its beauty and sparkling charm. The world is aglow and as far as the eye can see the ..read more

I know that I am the sum total of my genetic inheritance, my GOD given abilities and my experiences, and whether good or bad, I am the person I am today for having lived through every encounter. I know that my gratefulness and thankfulness, comes from a place of deep appreciation. I take nothing for granted anymore, because I know that nothing just happens. I know that everything that happens is a direct result of an action or course, orchestrated, predetermined, or foreordained. I know that I can only be limited, by the scope of my thinking and the reach of my imagination. I know that life ..read more

I suppose, she would have been impressively accomplished, if given the opportunity. For she was exceptionally clever, and remained favorably disposed towards education. She had an artistic leaning and a flair for histrionic actions, especially as she declaimed her favorite poetry, and speeches. She was industrious and brilliant, by any standard, and could be counted upon to give voice to something profound, and thought provoking, always. Her advise was golden, and remain relevant to this day. Her impartations are ingrained in me, and there exists, no day, without an opportunity, to reference ..read more