What better way to get prepared for school then to recall some of the best things that my students have asked me over the years.  Keep in mind that I have been teaching for a long time and most of these questions are from my teaching career in Michigan.  But my top three are from … More Questions For Ms.Copher

This blog isn’t only for the single mothers.  It is for all moms, grandmothers, aunts, and anyone who plays a role in raising children as we head back to school. The demands of working full time and taking care of home can be overwhelming.  Being a stay at home mom is also an overwhelming job … More Mommy Dearest

The Olympic Games have been such a joy to watch.  Michael Phelps is beyond amazing.  He has had such a blessed career.  What a way to retire in Rio.  Then there is Sarah Robles who won the first weightlifting medal for the USA since 2000.  Katie Ledecky and Rafaela Silva have also become some of … More Sounds of Blackness

Let’s do a quick recap from my season finale My First Date.  I was going to drag this out and tell you about the 29-year-old that was stalking me on Match, or the 40-year-old man and his love of cats.  But I realize that it is best to let these things just stay in the … More What A Man! What A Man!

So I have decided to take you inside the world of dating in your 40’s. If you are happily married go cook your spouse a wonderful meal and say thank you Jesus. If you are divorced like me, single, never married or just out of a long-term relationship, ask Jesus to take the wheel.  Remember … More My First Date

I have really loved seeing all of the I love my spouse challenge pictures on FB. We need to see more pictures of love and hope like that today. Seeing your pictures really makes me smile. So keep them coming.   I was talking with my friend, Diana last week and I was telling her … More My Ex-Husband Challenge

Family is everything.  You can’t pick which family you are born into. I thank God for the family that I have.   But you can pick your path in life and be resilient despite any obstacles that you face growing up.  It is important to know that you can break generational curses as stated in … More We Are Family

  Toni Braxton told the world that her son has been cured.  He no longer has Autism.  First let me say this was a very difficult topic for me to address.  When blogging on this topic, the flow of my writing wasn’t steady like it normally is.  I stopped, deleted, and couldn’t stop shaking my … More This Is Just My Opinion Toni

  You know how the rest of the saying ends so I don’t need to write it down for you.  I am sure that you have also heard “You reap what you sow”,  and “What goes around comes around”. My personal favorite is “You never miss the water until the well runs dry.” Just take … More Karma is a …

There could be many words that fit this description.  But for my family the “A” word for today is Autism.  Harrison and I decided that we would see how long we could go without saying the word autism in one day.  After two hours we knew it wasn’t going to work.  He said we would … More Don’t Say The “A” Word