Is there a black sheep in every family? Maybe it is you. I talked to many people before writing this blog to get their perspective on what it means to be the black sheep of the family. Most sheep are born white and their wool is desirable. When a black sheep is born to a … More The Black Sheep
We always experience periods in our life when our self-esteem is soaring high. But what about the times when your self-esteem is wavering. No matter how much “self talk” you do, you can’t pull yourself up. You feel like you aren’t pretty enough, thin enough, smart enough, or worthy enough. You feel unloved and isolated. … More 5 Ways To Boost Your Self-Esteem
I work well under pressure. It takes a lot to surprise me or rattle me. If you see my crying it could be tears of joy or tears that I have been holding inside. I make things happen. I believe in miracles. I love to talk and meet new people. I am in charge of … More Mommy Needs A Time Out
I am curious to know how you feel about giving children participation trophies in sports. Are you for them or against them? This made me think about Sydney and Special Olympics. She participates in basketball, bowling and soccer with her unified partner. When she first started Special Olympics she didn’t understand the difference between … More Where’s My Trophy?
Some of you may know where I am going with this. Some of you are confused but intrigued. New Years Day dinner in black families around the world today will consist of collard greens, black-eyed peas and cornbread. Growing up I can always remember that is what we ate on New Years Day. I never … More Collard Greens and Black Eyed Peas
When we lived in Michigan Harrison had his exposure to sports and extra curricular activities. He played football and his dad was the coach. He participated in soccer, tennis, baseball and karate. Out of all of the sports I think that he liked karate the best. He does like to play golf. When I was … More No, Harrison Doesn’t Play Sports
After reading this quote, I admit I had to read it several times. Is there any truth to what Temple Grandin wrote? Do you agree or disagree? When I first started teaching a veteran teacher told me she was only a special education teacher because she was paid more. Maybe she loved the children but … More Is This Accurate?
When the clock strikes midnight on New Years Eve, I’m leaving a lot of things behind in 2016. And some people too. I can’t take the same baggage that was weighing me down and stressing me out into 2017. Bye Felecia! One thing I realized was that some things didn’t work out for me in … More New Year , New You
What are your favorite reality tv shows? Don’t say you don’t have one either. I won’t judge you. People tell me all the time we could be a reality tv show, or a lifetime movie. I am beginning to think that maybe they are right. We have been on a journey and it has made … More We Are Reality TV
Before you tell me that sheep had to die for my UGG boots. I should also tell you that a cow died for my steak that I had for dinner last night. Now that I have that out of the way. I want to share my experience with my UGG boots. If you are blog follower … More My Boots Were Made For Walking
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