This is the last picture that was taken in my office. This is also the day I was laid off from my full time job. The full time job that helped fund the Adventures of Alleykats, and Final 48 Project in the early stages. I can remember being called into the office at 5:15 pm on that sunny afternoon. I think my boss was a little freaked out that I took it so well. I wanted that release. Lord knows I…
Now if you follow me on all Social Media I am always talking about being inducted into the “Tambourine Ministry.” Well, I purchased my first tambourine this year after visiting New Orleans in April. There I was on the streets of the French Quarter taking in all of the loveliness of a live band on the street. I noticed a gentleman with a tambourine. One of my oldest friends walks up to the gentleman, and asks if I could give…
If you would have told me a year ago that I would be sitting in this library that birthed me; signing a copy of my first children’s book to go in their library for circulation amongst the library and the universities system. I would have probably looked over my glasses in true Librarian fashion, and chuckled. From a graduate student in the Library Science program, to a published author. Don’t you ever let someone tell you that your dreams are…
I used this photo for one of my most controversial blog post. It was a post that I wrote months before publishing. I was thinking my audience wouldn’t receive it. Oh, but they did. I can only hope that every time I publish a post on my website that my audience will receive the message that I am trying to convey. It is still the most shared post on my site. I was in a no judgment zone, and not…
Seize the opportunity. I’ve heard that a time or two. When opportunity knocks, you better answer. Yep, I’ve heard that before too. What happens when you don’t jump on the opportunity when it knocks? It usually disappears. But if you are a believer you know that something else will come around that’s even better. I use this door as a symbol of opportunity showing up at my door. Sometimes I’m the one knocking, and sometimes I’m on the other side…
Are you familiar with the movie Rocky? Well, there is more than one Rocky movie, but you get my drift. Rocky is a story of triumph. It was on the itinerary that I saw the Rocky statue while in Philadelphia earlier this year, and my girls had a mini photo shoot. No matter what happens in your life there will be moments of defeat, but it’s important to focus on being triumphant. When my accident happened six years ago I…
I am a bonafide Giggle Queen! I would rather laugh my way through a stressful situation, instead of spending all of my energy being angry. You know the saying, “sometimes you have to laugh to keep from crying.” That statement is so true. I’ve had my share of bad days that had me crying, because I seriously had no idea where my life was going. The two things that gave me peace was prayer, and laughter. I find comfort in…
So, one of my goals for 2016 was to secure a radio interview discussing my first book in my children’s book series. I had a neighborhood friend contact me about an interview on a radio morning show in January. I submitted my biography, and copies of my book within a week. I received a phone call on a Friday afternoon in March about setting up an interview for the following Monday morning. Just like that I was on the radio….
Promises. For the last 3 years I have lived my life according to fulfilling 3 promises. It’s funny how the number 3 keeps appearing in my life. I made three promises to my father before he passed away. Finish Grad School with Honors Begin Doc Studies Program at Duke University Publish the first book in my children’s book series This photo is the RECEIPT for the promises fulfilled. I used those promises as my motivation. I am a firm believer…
When traveling from Chicago to St. Joseph on the train one evening I began to reflect on forgiveness. There were some people in my past that deserved to stay in my past. I granted them a second chance in my life. You guessed it, they disappointed me. There is power in forgiveness. I can’t tell you how many burdens have been lifted by allowing myself to forgive. Let’s be honest, God grants the gift of forgiveness everyday. How can I…