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
Social media has provided a view into the lives of people all over the world for those of us who choose to share. And in this act of sharing, I’ve seen the word beautiful used numerous times on several social pages – including my own. I’ve seen a mix of encouragement and disapproval for the… Read More Have We Desensitized the Word Beautiful or Have We Embraced it’s True Definition?
For the past few weeks I haven’t spent much time on social media or my blog. The reason for my absence is both good and bad. I’ve been spending more time interacting with people face-to-face rather than virtually, which is a good thing. However, the other reason for my lapse in social media activities isn’t… Read More It is Time I Stop Watching and Start Doing – Again; Another Late Night Confession
The above question came to my mind about two months ago. I’m not sure what I was doing at the time that caused it to surface, however I think it would be fair to say the thought derived from the knowledge of discontent with certain labels within our society. There are a lot of people… Read More What if We Stop Allowing Others to Define Us and Start Defining Ourselves?
Some time ago I saw a message on social media that read, “Why be eye candy when you can be soul food?” I realize this is a rhetorical question, but I still think it deserves a good challenge. To me, soul food is substance prepared with love, to provide nourishment, comfort, and strength to endure. My definition of… Read More I’ve Heard the Phrase, “Why be Eye Candy When You Can be Soul Food?” But, Who Said You Can’t be Both?
There are so many things from past years that give me comfort and joy. One of which is listening to music from my youth. When I hear certain songs I can clearly see the house I lived in as a kid and I immediately smile. I am reminded of the carefree days of my childhood and I am cheered. By… Read More I am Nostalgic About Peace and I Won’t Apologize for It
Finding inspiration for this week’s post was a bit difficult. I admit that when I first started this blogging thing I had fears of running out of things to write about. Each time I post something I hope it is found interesting and well written. But, what I desire most is for someone to be encouraged… Read More Not Caring if People Don’t Like me Doesn’t Make me a Bad Person; Changing so They Will Does
Over the past few weeks I have been focusing on personal betterment by identifying my issues. I’ve mentioned on numerous occasions that it is my desire to inspire and encourage others through the words that I write. Even though I consider blogging as a creative outlet and a vehicle to hopefully help others, I often… Read More Being You Requires Compromising Elsewhere
“Don’t be afraid to shine. Your light can encourage someone else to do the same.” – The Buxom Beauty Last week I attended a training course for work that involved those dreaded “team exercises.” I consider myself to be a people person and I have no issues with working as a team – well, at… Read More I Eat Wings With a Knife and Fork
It has been quite some time since my fingers have touched these keys to write. During my “break” it occurred to me that I started this blog two years ago this month. Which, ignited my thoughts regarding what has and has not transpired over the past two years in relation to the Diary of a… Read More It’s My Anniversary
