Stepping Stones Do you have things in your life that you consider to be stepping stones? A job, a process, a place where you live? Where do you hope to be in the future? It’s important to live each moment purposefully whether or not you believe it is what you want to be doing or […]
Why You May See Less Black Women in the Pool
Can black people swim? A while back someone sent me a video talking about some of the reasons black people may not know how to swim. I thought it was an interesting topic to explore. The black women were discussing that historically their neighborhoods were so poor that they didn’t have pools close by. This […]
Try something new!
Try Something New! I received my first cell phone when I was around 28. My supervisor dropped the box on my desk. I told her I didn’t know how to use one. She shrugged her shoulders and encouraged me to learn fast. That phone was one of those phones that you had to press several […]
A Time to Fast
A Time to fast My last few months were wrought with a lot of soul searching and major changes. At a certain point between some of my health issues (dealing with fibroids) and what felt like trying to keep pace with chaos in my life I decided it was time to fast. Fasting was something […]
Your Unique Voice
Your Unique Voice This past weekend I was at a Christian youth conference teaching about how to know and use your gifts and talents. The children and youth came eager to learn. About half of the youth, who were expected, showed up since we were pummeled with snow the night before. Their attendance was impressive, […]
Happy Black History Month: Special Announcement
Happy Black History Month! Special Announcement I’m not a perfectionist. I know that’s a thing creative people say…that their weakness is wanting perfection. I am not that person. The thought of perfection is unattainable to me. The thought of it makes me immediately anxious. The first process of getting my book For Black Girls ready […]
