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I went to the gym this morning and saw a fellow I hadn’t seen in a while. I greeted him and asked him if he’d been working out or if we’d just been working out at different times. Before he started coming to the gym he had a stroke and there are others there whoContinue reading “Motivation and Mindset”

Let me see if I can put what I’m feeling into words….After a few weeks of celebration and seeing people of all ages experience serious health issues, I’m reflecting on how much I treasure these days, these moments with the people God has blessed me with.Not only these family members but also with friends (silverContinue reading “Remind me, Lord”

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My Vision Board On the eve of my next birthday, I’m sharing my vision board. It is, like me, a work in progress 😉. I have various goals pinned on it and they will stay there until they change or they’re achieved. There are things I want to do;…

Happy Birthday to My Shero, Jacqueline Qualls! I first met this gutsy lady in 2014 in Nashville but she made a huge impression on me way before I ever met her in person. Her courage and commitment are such and inspiration to so many women (and men) who are looking for a way to breakContinue reading

Ok, if you’re a cat lover, don’t hate me! I’m sure they have good points but please indulge me here for the sake of making a point. I was reading my devotional the other day about choosing right thoughts and the author used an analogy that was so humorous but true. It reminded me ofContinue reading “Dog or Cat?”

Happy Grace Day to all the Graces out there.  The name Grace is a “virtue name.” It has meanings such as charm, goodness, and generosity. And the name is said to be tied to beauty and joy.   I never felt very “graceful” or charming or any of those other virtues so I didn’t really thinkContinue reading “Grace Day”

One of my besties wore a jumpsuit when we went out to eat recently saying she rarely wears it because she might need help zipping up in the restroom. She did. I hadn’t really thought about that until I realized I’d only worn it once before when I was with friends at our last in-personContinue reading “A little help from my friends”

I’m writing this to my Teacher Friends, but also to many women who are struggling. Please be sure you’re taking some time for yourself. You’re so busy taking care of EVERY THING & EVERY BODY. You’re probably burning the candle at both ends …make sure you don’t burn yourself completely out. My mom was inContinue reading “When the rivets are loose…”

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September 1st was Acne Positivity Day… as day set aside to “spread a message of acceptance and self-love while putting our best face forward.” The day encourages people to alleviate of the stigma associated with acne. Acne is a skin condition that annoys, frustrates, and hinders us; for some…

It’s been 20 years now. August 26, 2002 was the day Daddy died.This writing has been a long time in the process…meaning that I’ve rolled it around in my head and prayed about it so many times but never started it. Please indulge me as I relay this story… Let me start by saying IContinue reading “Daddy’s Little Girl”