Just Your Average Black Woman Going Through Life
In the past 2 months, safety has been more of a concern around where I work. A school with behavioral adolescents is near and there are many fights that happen. Also, they have vandalized cars in our parking lot and have tried to open car doors. There has been an uptick of small shelters…
This past weekend, a few great musical superstars were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame including Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest, and Cher. Mary J. Blige, the Queen of Hip Hop and R&B is one of my favorites of all time. When you think about her 30+ year career…
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…