My daddy always taught me to look a person in the eye. Even if the person was disciplining me. Daddy taught me to never walk with my head down and to have the courage to speak in front of others. All of these things are important. Lastly, he told me never look behind me. Keep … More Walk Away Like Angela Basset
Is there a refresher course in flirting? Not that I was ever the master of it. I can discern when someone is flirting or just being nice. Married men it would be very helpful if you could wear your ring. I understand if your job is the reason that you can’t wear your ring . … More Flirting 101
3,295 days, 9 years that is how long I waited for my prayers to be answered. It wasn’t the prayer for a husband or to win the lotto. It was a prayer that some of you may take for granted. It was perfect timing because it happened on Mother’s Day. Harrison, Sydney and I were … More My Prayers Were Answered
The rain was hitting my window and I woke up suddenly thinking that it was Monday. Sydney was still sleeping. It was 4:00 am on a Saturday morning. I knew as soon as I started moving around she would wake up. So, I decided to lay in bed. A few minutes passed and Sydney came … More Pretend You’re On Survivor
As I looked out of the bus window. I was reminded to focus on the little things. The shape of the clouds, the trees, the little things. We would be in DC in two hours and we would see some amazing things. Thank goodness for the comfy seats, and quiet 8th graders. I was even … More What I Learned From My Trip To DC
I try my best to be a good friend to others. There will be times when friends don’t agree and that’s fine. I may upset my friends and vice versa. But the main thing is how you handle the situation. Last week I spoke my mind about something that I felt passionate about. The other … More What About Your Friends…
Texting ruined my marriage. Did texting play a role? Possibly, it did have an impact. Last week I was asked by someone my opinion about texting. Is texting a form of cheating? My answer is yes. Blogging allows me to share my perspective. It also allows me the chance to respect other’s opinions if … More Is Texting Cheating?
Have you ever been knocked down? When was the last time you felt defeated? Have you ever been so exhausted that you couldn’t walk? Has it ever been so bad that all you could do was crawl? If you answered yes to any of those questions, don’t feel bad. I have been in that … More All I Could Do Was Crawl
When we lived in Michigan Harrison and Sydney had simple chores. I was thinking of a way to include Sydney. We were all excited when she understood one to one correspondence and began counting. I found the perfect job for her. Since she loved to line things up. Sydney’s job was to count the rolls … More Mom, We Need Toilet Paper
Are you a new mom celebrating your first Mother’s Day? Is this your first Mother’s Day since you lost your mom? Does your heart ache because of the child that you have lost? Lost to heaven, lost to addiction, lost to crime or just lost here on earth? Maybe you are like me. I … More Today Is Mother’s Day
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