Keys in life

Peeling My Onion

Mustering up the energy and interest to write over the last eight months has been difficult. I’ve attempted to write on numerous occasions, but I get distracted each time. Usually by clothes, and today was no different. I just bought three dresses and two pant sets. They’ll come in handy in my new endeavor that… Read More Peeling My Onion

Plus-size Community

How can fat be beautiful?

Sometimes I wonder why the word beautiful has been placed in a pigeon hole. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder right? We all know there are quite a few people in our society who don’t consider fat beautiful. This is more evident to those of us who are labeled or self-identify as fat.… Read More How can fat be beautiful?

Keys in life

Blossom Where You Are

Today is the 21st of March, which according to the US calendar is the second day of Spring. However, as I peep through the blinds of my bedroom window, snow is falling and covering a substantial amount of this Maryland street. Many of us were expecting warmer weather and an array of blooming flowers that… Read More Blossom Where You Are

Keys in life, Love & Happiness, Woman-hood

National Women’s Month: Oprah Winfrey; Adversity Doesn’t Mean Defeat

“…These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 KJV There are days when I sit and ponder over the things I’ve experienced and I am amazed; a failed marriage and… Read More National Women’s Month: Oprah Winfrey; Adversity Doesn’t Mean Defeat