Sometimes God puts you in places ALONE because He needs you to realize you do NOT need anybody but HIM! Auntie Linda This weekend my niece, Brandi is celebrating her 30th birthday. Whew…time flies! This post is dedicated to her. And to all those 30 year old’s out there…this is for you too! I clearlyContinue reading “A DEDICATION To Brandi”
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I Desire to WANT You!
For many women (and shall I say it…men too) they want to desire and be desired. They rarely desire to want and be wanted. That would expose their sweet spot. ME As I was taking a Vegan Enchilada dish out of the oven, I heard my dear Seester exclaim, “I have to hurry up andContinue reading “I Desire to WANT You!”
They want your GUIDANCE rather than your expectations
Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open, takes break from tennis. CNN Sha’Carri Richardson used marijuana legally in Oregon, now out of Olympic 100-meter race after drug test. ESPN These two banner headlines within the last 60 days inspired this week’s post. Two of my Sistas in Arms were splashed across the headlines. I cried. TheseContinue reading “They want your GUIDANCE rather than your expectations”
EXTEND More Grace to YOURSELF
Not successful enough…organized enough…confident enough…funny enough…slim enough…talented enough…experienced enough…disciplined enough…thoughtful enough…capable enough…worthy enough. Linda & every woman in the world According to a recent report from Lorman Research, women make up more than 50% of the United States population and nearly half of the total U.S. labor force. Despite this, women continue to be underrepresented,Continue reading “EXTEND More Grace to YOURSELF”
Arrested Development Part 2
When last we left our heroine, she and I were celebrating her daring decision to move out-of-state; away from the home, family and friends she’d ever known in her young 30-something life. She was seizing the moment to pursue the new and now what’s. Unlike the majority of stories I’ve heard and my own personalContinue reading “Arrested Development Part 2”
Arrested Development
Some of us look grown-up but aren’t. S. Rufus Have you ever openly and honestly admitted unto yourself how utterly unaware you were of how to handle the ‘fill in the ____________ blank’ matters in your life? Is it just me or have you ever realized you were simply unprepared or ill-equipped to dealContinue reading “Arrested Development”
Sadness, One Year Later…
Sadness is an emotional pain associated with, or characterized by, feelings of disadvantage, loss, despair, grief, helplessness, disappointment, and sorrow. As of the writing of this post, I will be honoring the one-year anniversary of my sister’s passing on June 11, 2020. Like many of the millions of Americans who lose their loved ones inContinue reading “Sadness, One Year Later…”
Picking your BATTLES
Being strong doesn’t always mean you have to fight the battle. True strength is being adult enough to walk away from the nonsense with your head held high. Janette Minxy I was fearless, as a kid. Throughout my adolescence and teen years, I battled my parent’s authority and choices of punishments. I argued with teachersContinue reading “Picking your BATTLES”
What’s in Your WORD Salad?
The tongue is the only tool that gets sharper with use. Washington Irving YOUR words have life. Gentle words bring life and health, a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:4 Robert Fulghum is right; “All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten”. I recall my kindergarten class with colorful chairs, toys andContinue reading “What’s in Your WORD Salad?”
Getting to Your HAPPY in Happy Birthday
“Youth is a gift of nature, but age is a work of art.” Stanislaw jerzy lec Whoo Hoo!!! I celebrated another birthday this past week. By the time you read this, I will be another year older, wiser, and seasoned to near perfection. However, on the morning of my birthday, I awakened to the realityContinue reading “Getting to Your HAPPY in Happy Birthday”
now what, Linda? 