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The Art of Being a Welcomed Houseguest

— Ditch the cellphone. Someone has invited you into their home and likely wants your attention and time. Nothing is ruder than a guest who is constantly checking emails or making private phone calls. — Participate! You are there to … Continue reading

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New to the Neighborhood

My husband and I are buying our first home, we are thrilled! We will be moving in within the next couple of months, and are eager to meet our new neighbors. Our plan is to take a few minutes to … Continue reading

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Self-Love

Here’s what I have learned; self-love is a state of mind where you appreciate, respect and honor yourself. It is a state of mind where you do not break promises to yourself, where you are as kind to yourself as … Continue reading

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Sometimes it feels like BEING BLACK IS A TREND because everyone’s APPRECIATING our FEATURES now. But it’s FRUSTRATING because we’ve ALWAYS BEEN BEAUTIFUL.    Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom … Continue reading

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Privilege of Travel

Travel is an enormous privilege. As a writer and a professor, I get to move through the world in a way that was out of reach for my ancestors and is still out of reach for many people. I’m grateful … Continue reading

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