There’s one thing I’ve always run away from. It took me until a few years ago to just out right claim it and to step out of denial. I don’t know why it took me so long to fess up to being a writer. It’s what I’ve always done. As a little girl, I’d sit […] Read more…
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Where did you bury that dream?
Recently, I got a call from a publisher interested in showcasing my book of poetry in an international book fair in London. To say I was shocked is putting it lightly. I published the book in 2012. I don’t even promote it anymore. I was surprised that they’d found it AND had an interest in […] Read more…
On motherhood, dreams + doing too much
“You can absolutely have it all, just not at the same time.” I’ll never forget when my former network President told me that. It was a piece of advice that rings more true for me today than when I was working for her. She was the President of the TV network I worked for and […] Read more…
This dream could change me
For most of my adult life people have randomly asked me where I’m from. I’ve always answered Detroit. They’d give me a probing look and ask where I’m “really from”. So, I’d say I’m “really” from Detroit. That’s all I had. They’d make guesses as to where my ancestors may have been from. I’ve heard […] Read more…
What do you want? Really.
As women, we tend to change – a lot. Whether it be our hair, fashion sense or what we want for ourselves. It’s always evolving. As a single woman, I had this idea of me working in television or public relations. I imagined I’d drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee. It would be silver with gold […] Read more…
Show + Tell?
In the last 5 years or so, I’ve become a natural and organic mama. Whether it’s food or body wash. I’m always looking for something that’s safer and healthier. It wasn’t until we had kids that I really gave it much thought. It was after the birth of our son that we started intentionally eating more […] Read more…
5 Rules To Break
You may not be guilty. It could just be me. I’ve been guilty of following so many rules. Sometimes too many rules. Don’t say this. Only say that. Make sure to try this. Never try that. It can be hard to navigate under so many “rules”. It could also be hard to remember them all. Why do […] Read more…
10 Things I Hope I’m Teaching My Kids
It’s not what you say, it’s what you do. That’s the thing with kids, right? As many times as I I tell my son not to shout, if I’m raising my voice, he doesn’t hear me. It’s hard to say not do the very thing I’m doing. That’s the thing about kids. They are little mirrors […] Read more…
Live life to the fullest like THIS
Everywhere you turn someone is saying, “Live your dreams!” and “Live life to the fullest!” I am included in that number. I am always a supporter of living the dream, whatever that is. What does it mean though to live your dream or live life to the fullest? These are such big statements. The answer […] Read more…
Before you kill your dreams…
Last week, I was doing a little work on the computer. In the background, NBC’s The Voice was playing. I’m a sucker for music so eventually, I left my desk to sit in front of the television with my computer. Performer after performer hit the stage. They all had a few things in common. They […] Read more…
