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Kindness

God show me how I can serve a friend or neighbor today, May I enjoy the freedom that comes by loving others as love myself. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real-life … Continue reading →

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Made With Love

What do you think is the best advice you’ve given to those starting out in the restaurant industry? You have got to put the love into the food. One [thing] is to help each other. Then that energy that we’re … Continue reading →

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Unwelcomed Family Vists

My younger cousin, “Thomas,” recently moved close enough to make visits between us possible. Thomas is married to a lovely woman. They’ve extended an invitation to me, my husband, and adult children, to come to their new place for dinner. … Continue reading →

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Culture Styles

Style has a profound meaning to black Americans. If we can’t drive, we will invent walks and the world will envy the dexterity of our feet. If we can’t have a ham, we will boil chitterlings; if we are given … Continue reading →

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The Road to Deeper Knowing

After my father’s near-death because of coronavirus, the road trip we had been putting off felt urgent. On Highway 101, I pressed firmly on the gas, hoping to outpace his mortality. My father’s gravelly voice hummed to the playlist I’d … Continue reading →

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