Just Your Average Black Woman Going Through Life
A daughter is a female descendent born to a mother. As a daughter you may grow up being a daddy’s girl. But in most cases, it is still the mother who takes on a larger role. Your mother may make the doctor’s appointments. She may be the one who finds the schools to tour…
Two weekends ago the movie ‘Sinners’ directed by Ryan Coogler premiered. I saw it, I loved it, and I recommend it to you all. The deeper message of the movie stood out more than the little bit of horror attached to it. Prior to seeing the film, I watched a few of Coogler’s interviews…
It’s been 5 years since I stopped putting major chemicals in my hair. It’s been 4 years since I removed the last of my chemically treated hair. Prior to this time, I spent almost 25 years with chemically treated hair. Before these 25 years, my hair was in its purest state. It was one…
I’m not religious but I am spiritual. With that, the practices that I do align with more is that of the Christian faith. Today is Good Friday and Sunday will be Easter. In Christian faith, today represents the day Jesus was crucified. Easter represents his day of resurrection. This is classified as a rebirth…
As I am sitting here, I am set to work this Friday to end the second week of April. To get to work, I drive my car. I live fairly close to work, but I leave an hour earlier for my sanity. I like to do this to sit in my car and relax…
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…
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…
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…