March 2012
2 posts
She who has eyes let her see, Ears let her hear &...
Many people gave Steve Harvey flack about writing his books Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man & Straight Talk, No Chaser. Men wanted to know how dare he tell them our secrets and some women thought they were suppose to abide by the book verbatim and in my opinion he did neither. I read both books. I thought that the 1st book had some pretty good points to it but found Straight Talk, No...
December 2011
2 posts
2011 Farewell
Every year many of us often make New Year’s resolutions that we know we have no intentions on keeping; that is exactly why I did not make any last year. Yet, I saw many changes in 2011. The best act that happened this year for me is that I finished grad school. (Yay ME!) I often look back now and wonder how did I work full time and be a full time student with my numerous 15+ page papers in...
October 2011
3 posts
Written by T. Smith--“Does Education Really...
Today, while surfing through one of the many social networking media sites I came across a photo. The photo was of a homeless man holding a cardboard sign. Now many would ask what makes this man any different from the thousands of homeless people that are scattered throughout the United States. This man sign read “PhD… and I will work for food…” When we think of the homeless epidemic in America...
Listen
May 2011
4 posts
Accelerate-E-mail I received
” My times are in Your hand…” (Psalm 31:15, NASB).
Today’s Word:
One thing I’ve learned is that God doesn’t always work on our timetable. In fact, He rarely does. But in a single moment, God can change your life! All throughout Scripture, we see examples of how God was working behind the scenes and instantly turned things around for His people. Scripture tells us He is the...
Activate Favor- E-mail I received
Today’s Scripture:
” …The LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless” (Psalm 84:11, NIV).
Today’s Word:
Favor is a part of your inheritance! You don’t have to beg God for it; as a believer in Jesus, you are in covenant with Him. That means that everything He has is yours!
The way you tap into that favor, or...
A Dream Deferred
As I sit here and listen to the rain beat down upon the tin roof my mind is filled with a variety of things. One of the things that came across my mind is how racially segregated everything still is. Which causes me to wonder what is it about a person skin pigmentation that causes one to be intimidated or instantly conjure up pure hate. If I were to begin to tell a story of a heinous crime the...
April 2011
3 posts
Seeing Potential in Others-C.Carter
Today’s Scripture:
” …Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out” (Ephesians 6:18, The Message).
Today’s Word:
It’s easy to be someone’s friend when they’ve got it all together, when they’re walking in blessing and prosperity. Anybody can believe in people after they’re successful, after they graduate, after they’re promoted, after they...
Something out of nothing-Sent to me by C. Carter
Today’s Scripture:
” The earth was formless and empty…and God said, Let there be light” (Genesis 1:2-3, NIV).
Today’s Word:
Do you need a miracle in your life for something that seems impossible? With man it may be, but we serve the all-powerful God, and He can create something out of nothing! He can make a way when there seems to be no way and open doors that seemed...
True Success-Sent to me by C.Carter
Today’s Scripture:
” …Freely you have received; freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV).
Today’s Word:
There are a lot of people who are successful in this world. They’ve accomplished their goals in the public eye. But being successful isn’t just about what you make happen for yourself, it’s about what you make happen for others. It’s when you realize, “God has blessed me not...
March 2011
8 posts
Bullying A Chain Reaction pt. 4
Conclusion
Bullying is a very complex scenario. It consists of the perpetrator, the victim, the witness and the environment. While examining the studies it was clear that victims of bullying are exposed and experience emotional effects that can be long term. I have learned that bullying is emerging as an important health issue (Lipman, 2003). The outcome for bullies and their...
Bullying A Chain Reaction Pt.3
Problem Resolution
If we traced the lives of many people it would reveal that they have experienced traumatic events (Ruscio, 2008). One trauma experienced by many children and adolescents is bullying. Approximately, 1.6 million of America’s children fall victim to being a prey of bullying at least once a week (Ericson, 2001). When searching for research on the topic of bullying there are...
Bullying a Chain Reaction Pt.2
Critical Analysis
Bulling is about power. It is the way the strong can prove themselves to others by conquering those they deem weak. Bullying is violence that can be physical, verbal, emotional or social. In fact some victims of bullying are at risk for having long term emotional effects. Bullying has been credited with causing poorer health such as depression and other mental health...
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Bullying a Chain Reaction:Victimization & The...
Introduction
In the early seventies Dr. Dan Olweus, a Norwegian researcher became the pioneer of bullying research (Olweus, 2010 a). He has been studying this topic for thirty five years. His national bullying prevention campaign in Norway and Sweden attracted the Americans attention in the early nineties (Olweus, 2010 a) as they too became able to see the problem of bullying and sought...
February 2011
2 posts
Embrace Your Season from Joel & Victoria
When I received this as an email today I started thinking boy this is exactly how I am feeling. I know I am usually the person to give the word of encouragement to others but often find when I need an uplift there is really no one I can depend to return the favor. There is no such thing as the iron being. We are all humans and we all get dis-encouraged. This was the little boost of motivation...
January 2011
1 post
Scars of Life-Unknown Author
Some years ago,on a hot summer day in South Florida,a little boy decided to go
for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house.In a hurry to dive into
the cool water,he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went.He flew into the water,not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore. His father,...
November 2010
4 posts
WatchLady in Green-STUFF
One of the MONOLOGUES from the For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf book. Enjoy!
WatchLady In Blue—Apologies
The videos are back, lol. I was goofing off with one of the MONOLOGUES from the For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf book. Enjoy!
Ambitious Girl Lyrics: Wale (I feel this song...
Ambitious girl, the drive-drive me crazy I’m tryna stay with you, lay with you I’ll pay you tuition, pray with you if you aint intuition I’m tryna f-ck the sh-t out your aspirations see, the last one I dated, I hated we wake up, i go to work, she leave out come back with some make up, high heels, and a purse, or worse i ask, “Babygirl, what you aspire to be?” she reply to me like, “why you...
4 Women-Nina Simone
My skin is black My arms are long My hair is woolly My back is strong Strong enough to take the pain inflicted again and again What do they call me My name is AUNT SARAH Aunt Sarah My skin is yellow My hair is long Between two worlds I do belong My father was rich and white He forced my mother late one night What do they call me My name is SAFFRONIA Safronia My skin is tan,tan ...
September 2010
6 posts
Wale-Diary
If I told you I wanted to talk to you, You think i’m try’na holla at you, And maybe I am but, You wouldn’t hear me out anyway’s would you? , Rather lose love than to move on never knowing what it feel like, Short days, long nights, By the phone, no call, Need a clear mind ‘cause I been blind,got me goin’ down that road, Heart made of stone, Far away from...
This song mirrors what I’m feeling right...
Back in da Day!
I was just thinking about all the people that use to be a part of my life who no longer are. I often wonder do I ever cross their mind as they do mine from time to time.
When I see candy cigarettes, have a glass of ice cold red kool-aid or see pigs in the blanket I think of Rotonya my childhood bff. Rotonya and I did everything together she was my ride or die friend at age 5. I remember this...
June 2010
2 posts
Are U Bougie?
My mind has been all over the place lately. Needless to say these past twelve weeks have been very hectic for me. The good thing is I just completed tying up two important projects and in a week I’ll begin two more but at least I have those two out of the way. I’m working on tying up the finishing touches to the book as well so that you can purchase it in stores.
In the mist of all the chaos...
Petty Trash
Today I watched as a male was laughing and talking to a female while another female looked on. When the female in conversation made eye contact with the on looking female, the one looking on rolled her eyes. I began to think women are so petty. When will they learn that they don’t have to belittle one another for the sake of the attention of the opposite sex? News flash if he was interested in...
May 2010
3 posts
The Silent Sermon
A member of a certain church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the pastor decided to visit him. It was a chilly evening.. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a...
Love never Fails!
Someone sent this to me as an email and I thought it was worth sharing so here it goes. I hope you enjoy the lesson it teaches.
The brand new pastor and his wife, newly assigned to their first ministry, to reopen a church in suburban Brooklyn , arrived in early October excited about their opportunities. When they saw their church, it was very run down and needed much work They set a goal to...
Morning Prayer
God, through every storm, I have confidence that you will always, somehow bring me safely through. You did not promise to keep me out of the hard places. What you did promise is to go with me through every hard place and bring me to victory. I must admit that the hard places, don’t feel very good, but beyond them I am expecting victory! Father, I trust you, knowing that you are absolutely,...
April 2010
3 posts
A Different World
♫ I know my parents love me, Stand behind me come what may. I know now that I’m ready, because I finally heard them say it’s a different world form where you come from. Here’s a chance to make it, if we focus on our goals. If you dish it we can take it, just remember you’ve been told. It’s a different world form where you come from. It’s a different world form...
Would U Think About Me!
Someone sent this to me and I thought this was worth passing along. Read & Enjoy!
Think about this for a minute….
If I happened to show up on your door step crying, would you care? If I called you and asked
you to pick me up because something happened, would you come? If I had one day left to live my life, would you be part of
that last ...
The Secret
The below text is not my work but I thought it was worth the pass.
One day, one friend asked another, How is it that you are always so happy? You have so much energy, and you never seem to get down.. With her eyes smiling, she said, I know the Secret! What secret is that? To which she replied, I’ll tell you all about it, but you have to promise to share the Secret with others. The...
March 2010
6 posts
JUDGE NOT
BEST POEM IN THE WORLD I was shocked, confused, bewildered As I entered Heaven’s door, Not by the beauty of it all, Nor the lights or its decor. But it was the folks in Heaven Who made me sputter and gasp— The thieves, the liars, the sinners, The alcoholics and the trash. There stood the kid from seventh grade Who swiped my lunch money twice. Next to him was my old...
Motivational Morning
When I find something that is worth sharing I always do. I received this message as an email and I thought it was worth sharing. It has a message in it and I hope you get something out of it.
When I woke up this morning lying in bed, I was asking myself; What are some of the secrets of success in life? I found the answer right there, in my very room.
The Fan said, “Be Cool.”
The Roof said,...
The Living Bible
I received this as an email from a co-worker on yesterday and felt it was worth sharing I hope you get something from it because I sure did….
His name is Tom He has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it, jeans, and no shoes.. This was literally his wardrobe for his entire four years of college. He is brilliant. Kind of profound and very, very bright. He became a Christian while...
February 2010
3 posts
Is Anybody Listening?
So, for those of you that have not been keeping up with the blog I have self-published my first book. It is a book of poetry entitled Pieces of Me and to order your copy of this diverse collection click on this link: http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/pieces-of-me/8149867. I appreciate the support of everyone who has made a purchase and even the haters that are dishing the negativity. I...