Published inContemplate·PinnedMember-onlyHow Pain Is The Gift We Never Wanted, But Can Learn So Much From ItI have learned how resilient I am because of the people in my life. — If I could wish for one thing, it would be to have eternal peace within the world and in my heart — but I think we all know wishing won’t make it so. Remember that old saying, If wishes were horses, beggars would ride? If the last few years have…Loss And Healing7 min readLoss And Healing7 min read
Published inWriters On The Run·PinnedMember-onlyLost in TranslationDiscombobulated much? — Adjusting to a whole new country left me at odds in ways I never expected. However, it also filled me with a sense of awe I had never experienced. Each one of us has their own idea of what would be our quintessential Hallelujah, I’m in heaven! For me, Turkey…Travel8 min readTravel8 min read
Published inMuddyUm·PinnedMember-onlyTrue Confessions of a Serial Biter or How to Keep your BFF SweetMy friends are happier since I stopped biting. Me? Not! — Okay, so maybe I’ve never been a bonafide zombie so to speak, but in my formative years, I had the propensity to bite people. HARD! I’m not exactly sure why, but it was an insatiable urge, and once I decided I was going to bite you, the rest was history. …Humorous Life Lessons5 min readHumorous Life Lessons5 min read
Published inAin’t Yo’ Mama’s Tea Party!·PinnedMember-onlyMy Writer’s CreedA life without writing is sad indeed — To let others know they’re not alone. To lighten someone’s load. To put a smile upon a weary soul’s face. To show a life beginning in heartache, need not end in despair. To pave your own road in life. Be the hero in your own story. Leave your readers feeling…Writing2 min readWriting2 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWhen Poetry Rumbles From Deep WithinYou live in a rhythm so divine — Poetry sings from my soul From my head down to my toes It helps me makes sense of life’s woes. I don’t always know from where the words come; but when I pour my heart out, I feel less glumPoetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Published inAin’t Yo’ Mama’s Tea Party!·4 days agoMember-onlyOde To Biscuits in Bed and Damn the Crumbs!A List of My Not so Guilty Pleasures — Last year, I happened to come across two YouTube channels, which are hosted by the same woman. Dr. Ramani Durvasula. One is called DoctorRamani, (there’s no space in the name) and Navigating Narcissism. This woman is a wealth of information on all things to do with narcissism. No matter your…Relationships3 min readRelationships3 min read
Published inAin’t Yo’ Mama’s Tea Party!·Nov 19Member-onlyOde To BoozeHow I amuse myself at work If you’re familiar with my writing, then you’re privy to some of the inner workings of my mind. If I’m trying to come up with a new poem, I’ll start with one word or a core theme and work around it. As it happens, there will be times at work…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Published inAin’t Yo’ Mama’s Tea Party!·Nov 4Member-onlyPeople Love Their BoozeWho knew working at a liquor store would be so interesting?! — It’s been 13 years since I’ve worked in a legit job, and let me tell ya, I’m no Spring Chicken, y’all! Sure, I’ve volunteered at my son’s school, but that was a couple of hours here and there. Certainly not 6–8 hours at a time. Thank God, cuz I don’t…Life5 min readLife5 min read
Published inAin’t Yo’ Mama’s Tea Party!·Sep 26Member-onlyWhen You Hit a Wall in Life You will have to start climbingEven if you fall flat on your face — I’ve hit a wall as of late. A self-imposed wall, but a wall all the same. A low-grade depression of sorts descended upon me, rat bastard, but rather than resist it as I normally would; I view it as a scratchy wool sweater hugging me. Uncomfortable, but mine all the…Relationships5 min readRelationships5 min read
Published inBoomers, Bitches, and Babes·Jul 31Member-onlyMurphy’s Law Never FailsFFS as Claire Franky would say — WARNING: Incoming rant! Here’s my disclaimer: Take it or not, whatever. As far as the calamities in the world go; my annoyances pale in comparison. No need to get your knickers in a bunch, right? But you can, if you really want. Whatever floats your boat, eh?! Oops, that’s my…Money4 min readMoney4 min read
