Just Your Average Black Woman Going Through Life
Is there any moral code(s) you live by as you navigate this thing called life? Do these moral codes guide you to be grateful and have more empathy towards others? The most religious holidays for the largest religions in the world began in February and will continue into April. There is the…
The 2011 song, “I Smile.” By Kirk Franklin has always brought joy to my system. In the last few days while listening to an iHeartRadio station, I’ve been hearing it a lot. This song is a positive one because it describes the power of a smile even in the darkest of days. As we…
When you read a fictional story, you can relate to some of the events that take place. But, when you read a memoir or autobiography, it can affect you a little differently. You may see more of yourself in the person because they are not a character. Your book selection is often based on…
The journey one takes to get to their goal can be different from that of another. There can be challenges or ease in the process for one that may not be the same for the next person. The way it happens is not under our control, but the hope is that said goal is…
Working with children under the age of 18 is not a job for everyone. You must have lots of patience. Working with adults over the age of 18 is another challenge because there’s various personalities that have developed from years of experience. Now, imagine working with both groups for one job and then adding…
I love to read. There are many different genres I enjoy, but one genre I read the least in my lifetime is Science-Fiction or Sci-Fi. I have read a few over the last few years such as “Children of Blood and Bone,” “Binti,” and “Parable of the Sower”. The author Tomi Adeyimi who wrote…
At the end of this week spring will be upon us. This is the season of warmer temperatures with cool breezes, more hours of daylight, and more rainy days. During the early parts of the season, I often put away my heavy winter clothing and boots. I swap them out for loose clothing and lighter…
Last year, I read an article online about this a study, Voices for Black Women as part of the American Cancer Society. It’s the first of it’s kind to research Black Women and cancer. It was not one that required me to take any pills or change my diet. The only thing that is…
There are so many novels available to us today from many authors. A novel is fiction literature written in long form that focuses on a character in realistic events. The first African American to publish a novel was Harriet E. Wilson. The year was 1859 and the novel was titled “Our Nig,” alternatively called…
Yesterday was Daylight Savings time. We lost an hour of sleep, but we are gaining more time to enjoy the sunlight. There will be longer days to enjoy the outdoors. We will gain more energy from the sunrays to engage in activities we love. As we move toward this light, now is the time…