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Lost in translation
Life in my forties is a weird time and left me lost in translation. I’m too young to be old, but way too old to be young.
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The Oxford Comma: Love it or hate it?
The Oxford comma, also known as the serial comma, has been a topic of debate among writers, editors, and grammarians for years. It's the comma placed before the final "and" or "or" in a list of three or more items (e.g., "apples, oranges, and bananas"). Some argue that it's essential for clarity, while others believe it can be redundant. In this blog, we'll explore the pros and cons of using the Oxford comma, when it should be used, and when it might be best to leave it out.
Parental reflections. Empty Nest
Parenting Reflections: The Challenge of Grown Children
There is nothing worse, as a mother, than when your grown child presents you with a problem that your experience could easily resolve, only to refuse any semblance of advice or parental wisdom. The amount of time you get to prepare your children for life is far briefer than you ever expect. One minute they’re running around in diapers and seeking your guidance in all things, and the next, they’re married with three children, living halfway across the country.
Embracing Digital Storytelling: A Journey
Embracing digital storytelling has been a transformative experience, allowing me to reconnect with my creative roots and explore new dimensions of narrative. Whether you’re a writer, artist, or just a curious mind, diving into digital storytelling can open up a world of possibilities. Here’s to embracing new forms of storytelling and continuing the adventure of creative expression!
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Navigating without a degree
My son is going to get his associates degree from LCC later this year. I’m so proud of his accomplishments and how hard he’s worked at finishing the course. It wasn’t easy, for either of us. As he’s my youngest, his impending graduation has left me feeling out of sorts. Incomplete.
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I didn’t know what I didn’t know
On Christmas morning this past year, Derrick put a ring on my finger. I knew we were getting married, but I didn’t know how, when...
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Finding purpose beyond survival
The poverty mindset has crippled my ability to strive for more, to be more, or to want more. Dreaming is a luxury I cannot afford.
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The complex role of churches in my life
Churches have always meant something different to me. Thursday was the day we went to the “Eating Church”.
Rock bottom will teach you lessons that mountain tops never will
Rock bottom resilience
Lucky for me, or unlucky as you may look at it, I have a reserved, VIP seating at Rock Bottom. It's my home away from home.
Aunt Jemima: Don’t believe everything you see on TikTok
A video on the social media platform TikTok was shared with me where a content creator criticized PepsiCo for altering the iconic Aunt Jemima logo, one of the longest-running logos and trademarks in the history of American advertising.