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This the exact quote that woke me up from my sleep: “And ain’t I a woman?” The full text of […]

I’ve become a cautionary tale to two people who are very close to me. They have each told me that […]

Was it really that bad? They question you. You question yourself. If you survived it, could it have really been […]

If not now, when? If not me, who?* Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.** So if you haven’t won […]

Treat every opportunity as if it’s real. Many won’t be but a few will be. All it takes is a […]

When your children are young, between the ages of birth – 12 or so, you are in the sweetest spot […]

Your reasons are reasonable and if I didn’t know you, I’d believe them. Because I know you and I’ve known […]

I could have written a better book than that. You’re right, but you didn’t. I could have made a better […]

“Culture for the poor must never be poor culture. We must have the best instruments for the poorest children, the […]

Is that all there is? The lyrics werewritten with a soul-deep, world weariness and sung with a shrug of nothing-really-matters-and-I-do-not-care […]

A mother, a brother, a teacher, a spouse, a child, a coach, a stranger, a friend – any or all […]

Opportunities (actual) and leads (possible) are delivered fast and furious in this age of instant communication. I am learning that […]

The fact is, there is always a choice. Even if it’s a bad choice. Even if it’s something you don’t […]

Don’t let the packaging prevent you from opening the gift! I have a friend who wraps the gifts she gives […]

I don’t have an opinion – a new year’s resolution I just made. The cat will have my tongue more […]

Give only to those from whom you have received. Receive only from those to whom you have given. Ayi Kwei […]

I apologize. Profusely. You’re not forgettable. I, more often than not, forget. I can’t remember your name. I do remember […]

Handling Rejection is an inspirational essay I’ve written. It was originally inspired by a heart-wrenching phone call I received from […]