Does every black family have a Big Mama? When I was growing up I thought that all families had a Big Mama. Are you wondering what a Big Mama is? It has nothing to do with her weight. Big Mama is a term of endearment. My Big Mama was named Lizzie Butler. She was my … More My Big Mama
Last week I went to a new doctor. First impressions mean a lot to me. So I was pleased with my experience from the time I entered the office. That was until the nurse told me to get on the scale. That’s when I told her very nicely that “Sorry, I don’t do scales.” She … More Sorry, I Don’t Do Scales
The sun was shining and I was on my way to my doctor’s appointment. It felt strange being in the car without the kids. The two hour countdown began while my sissy watched the kids for me. Two hours, not to go on a date, or shopping but to take care of myself. I drove … More It’s Only A Cracked Windshield
Well God here we are again. You know it’s me and what I’m already going to write. But I feel better getting my thoughts out this way. I know that I have been disobedient lately. Yeah, you told to me to go left and I went right. I can be a little hard-headed. Sometimes I … More Hi God, Are You Still There?
Detroit, Michigan here we come! 58 days until we return to Michigan. I’m proud to say that I was born and raised in Detroit. For over twenty years I lived in Southfield, Michigan. That is where my kids and I call home. We haven’t been back to Michigan since April 2017. The first time … More We’re Going Home
Over the past several days I did a lot of soul-searching. As I tried to focus on one area of my life. My mind would wander to another situation. I was searching for clarity. I was searching for my confirmation. After two days and meeting my mentor Antoinette Blake, The Delaware Blogger. I made … More A Woman’s Work Will…..
August 27, 2004 was the day that Sydney Gabrielle Copher was born. August 27, 2013 was the day we left Michigan to start a new life in Delaware. But August 27, 2007 was the worst day of my life. I was expecting 50 people at the house for Sydney’s third birthday. I planned a beach … More August 27, 2007 Part 3
I promised that I would share with you a bullying incident that happened to me. It is one that I haven’t thought about for a very long time. I was reminded of that awful day while watching 13 Reasons Why. Winters in Michigan are brutal. I was a fifth grader at St. Bartholomew. It was … More 13 Reason Why Reflection Part 2
No spoiler alert, I promise. I will only share with you as much as you would learn if you googled the title on the internet. I heard about the show and it took me two days to watch it. Part of me wishes I wouldn’t have watched the show at all. The story is … More 13 Reasons Why Reflection: Part 1
A Woman’s Work was my baby. I finally had the courage to share it with the world last June. I no longer wanted to hide my writing. As I was writing yesterday. I realized that we will have to break up soon. There is a time and season for everything. A Woman’s Work … More You Know We Will Have To Break-Up Soon
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