Just Your Average Black Woman Going Through Life
Today is Friday, October 18th, 2024. Today would have been my grandmother’s birthday. She passed away at the top of last year after a few years of dealing with dementia. We had five generations of us with her around and now we are down to four. I grew up with her in my household….
Coming off a long holiday weekend can be difficult sometimes. We work for money of course, but if we are lucky, our job brings some enjoyment. I enjoy what I do, but after many years of doing it, sometimes I wish for a big lottery win. Now, I will have to play lottery to…
We are officially 22 days away from the U.S. Presidential election. On November 5th, we will vote a new president into office. In some states, you may also vote for local officials and laws. I can remember being excited about voting before I could vote. Soon after I turned 18 years old, I signed…
What in the world has been going on in this world of ours? Whether the unexpected natural disasters. The many criminal cases. The wars. Or, the increased number of people dealing with mental illness, it’s a lot. There were tornadoes happening during a Hurricane in Florida. The former governor of NY and his stepson…
Amazon Prime Day began yesterday. Of course, I couldn’t have this sale happen without pointing out some deals on books. Whether the physical copy, the kindle version, or an audiobook, all of these forms allows you to nurture your mind. So, below you will find a few of my picks. Kindle $4.99/Hardcover $9.95 Kindle $3.99…
This month makes it 10 years since I became a licensed Occupational Therapist. During the last year of my schooling, I had to complete various internships in different settings. One of these settings was an acute care rehabilitation unit in a hospital. It was here that I treated knee replacements, hip fractures, debility, and…
A few days ago, it was reported that the actor John Amos passed away at the age of 84. His actual day of death was over a month before. But, sadly his daughter found out the same time as the rest of the world. It is reported that it was his wish to have…
Last week in Maryland, 32-year-old Tequia Monea Nails was gunned down in her home in front of her children. The suspect in the case was the father of her 3-month-old twins. About 2 weeks ago, a 40-year-old woman was shot at the Walmart she was employed in New Mexico. The suspect was a 53-year-old…
Happy Monday! A new work week is upon most of us. If you are anything like me, you start counting down to Friday just as you start your day. I have been on a mission to try to just take it day by day instead of doing this. What does take it day by…
As human beings the decisions we make have consequences. Whether these consequences are good or bad is the question. In our world, there is a class system that exists. It usually falls under the lower, middle/working, and upper class. The low being those with the least financial freedoms. The upper being those who are…