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The Black woman

Being a Black woman has taught me fortitude, focus, and courage, and shown me the love of sisterhood and connection. Being a disabled, Black woman has taught me patience and perseverance. While in many ways, it has forced me to … Continue reading →

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Ask Me

The hardest part, she says, isn’t even the superficial circumstances of a character. It’s discovering what they strive for and what holds them back. She quotes a famous passage from Merton’s novel My Argument With the Gestapo: “If you want to identify … Continue reading →

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Do you remember…Large front porches

Perhaps you were lucky enough to grow up in a house with a big front porch and a smaller back one. One reason that builders and architects designed every house that way 100 years ago was that it helped to … Continue reading →

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Exposure

Depending on how real or authentic what you say is….you can get this exposure globally. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this … Continue reading →

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Balance

I’ve had time to hone family recipes, like my grandmother cheesy potato casserole which I plan to serve at the restaurant when we open. The other day she came by and tasted it. She didn’t say, “This is great.” She … Continue reading →

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