This post contains Amazon Affiliate Program Links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Langston Hughes is one of my inspirations for writing. His writings helped me realize my love of poetry. He was also an important figure in Harlem Renaissance and wrote about the African American experience. One of his most famous poems is Harlem-Dream Deferred. For more […]
Thank you for those who responded to question five. If you did not get a chance to read the email, here is how the section will work. I will email a random question every Sunday. If you choose to respond your answer will be featured on my blog and in the newsletters.If you want to respond, but don’t want your […]
Thank you for those who responded to question three. If you did not get a chance to read the email, here is how the section will work. I will email a random question every Sunday. If you choose to respond your answer will be featured on my blog and in the newsletters.If you want to respond, but don’t want your […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a very influential person in the world. I have used many of his quotes in the past because they give me so much inspiration. I shared some of my favorite ones last month on my social media pages. I hope you find inspiration in these as well. If you have a favorite quote from Martin […]
This year I decided to do quotes from individuals instead of a particular topic. In case you missed the quotes last week on my social media pages, here is a recap. “Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” Oprah Winfrey “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. […]
It’s the last month of the year! OM Gosh!! I keep asking myself ‘where did this year go?’ . I am getting ready to plan my daughter’s second birthday party and was supposed to go check out the location I plan to use in the spring or summer, and I’m like dang those months went by so fast and I […]
So I introduced you all to my baby girl a few months ago. Now it’s time for an update. She continues to bring me the most joy in my life with her growth, strength, determination, and personality. She also continues to teach me patience. I officially have a 22 month old. I cannot believe that in a month and a […]
Premature Awareness is celebrated in November. Awareness Color is Purple. Prematurity Awareness Day is Nov. 17th. Do you know the difference? Premature and preterm are widely used interchangeably, but they do have separate meanings: Premature is born before the baby is fully developed or matured. Preterm is born before the end of the 37th week. Both are referred to babies […]
Fear will keep you down and not living up to your dreams or purpose if you continue to let it continue to control you. I let fear control me during many years of my life. I did not fulfill a lot of opportunities because of it. I do regret not taking those opportunities, but I cannot dwell on that regret. […]
Gratitude is an important virtue to have. On our journey through life there are many people who help us on our way, and we must show gratitude to them. I am grateful for my parents, my friends, and other family members who have helped me become who I am today. Also, I am grateful for them being the village for […]
