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Writer’s Tools: Freelancing 101
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that on occasions I’ve said that freelancing is not for the faint at heart. It’s a lifestyle of freedom that comes with joy and smiles for the outcome of your work, but it comes with a price. You have to be disciplined and be prepared for […]
Finding My Stride In Service
May 2, 2013
Ok I know I’ve lost my mind now. Aside from concocting an idea that I’m going to do a twerk video to the song “Vibrate” by Petey Pablo and team up with Miley Cyrus to go on a tour world wide, I’m writing a blog post on “Scandal” night when the show is only an […]
Dealing With Unknown Blockers
April 17, 2013
Recently I shared some good news with someone closer than close to me. While they did express some joy (I guess) in the matter, they added in comments that felt negative. At first I wasn’t sure, but it bothered me. It bothered me because to me, while the news isn’t something like I won the […]
Call For Submission: Survivor Stories
April 10, 2013
Hey All. The following info was emailed to me. Of course I love sharing! Good Luck! Call for Personal Stories of Survival, Inspired by Gloria Gaynor’s Song “I Will Survive” Have you survived an illness, personal tragedy, abusive relationship, financial ruin, or other life experience that brought you to your knees? Did the song […]
Writer’s Tool: Hold The Phone or Don’t
March 12, 2013
A couple of days ago, one of my journalism buds tweeted about the difficulty of conducting an interview using his iPhone. Apparently his cheeks kept pressing buttons on the touch screen and was causing a disruption. I’m not an iPhone owner, but I have always wondered how anyone can conduct verbal business on the phone […]
With Rest Breaks, I’m Trekking On
March 8, 2013
My horoscope from last week’s (2/28/13) Washington Post Express; Aquarius: Your prospects are good, but you may be looking too far ahead to see what is right around the corner. Not that I deeply believe in horoscopes, but sometimes it can be an interesting insight into whatever the current situation is in my life. After […]
Universal Lesson For Black History
February 24, 2013
This weekend I’ve been working with my daughter in memorizing a part of a poem. She has a stanza she has to recite in her school’s upcoming black history month program. When she brought it home I looked at it and immediately wrinkled my brow and tilted my head to the side. It was just […]
My Guest Post on Beyond Baby Mamas
January 30, 2013
So remember when I talked about the blog and conversation forum Beyond Baby Mamas? Well I did a guest blog that was posted today. I talk about how I never thought I would have to navigate my way through stereotype statements and assumptions due to the fact that my daughter and I are two different complexions. […]
Mahoganie
May 21, 2013
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