Me and My B.I.G Mouth

Me and My B.I.G Mouth

Don’t speak unless you can improve on the silence. ~ Spanish proverb “When’s the baby due?” the doctor asked the reporter, making small talk before his interview. He had no idea that no matter the season, this particular reporter wore

The Bling Brigade

The Bling Brigade

Recently, I had this CRAZY idea about the perfect swag for a group of booksellers, attending the annual RT BOOKLOVERS Convention. Over the years, I’ve given them travel-size games, such as tic-tac-toes, mirror compacts, and other goodies. This year, I

The #Caregivers Pact

The #Caregivers Pact

Remember the adage, “It’s easier said than done?” For some caregivers, they may wonder where is the help to care for a loved one, especially from everybody who claimed to assist. In my new series, the Caregivers, I created realistic

**Love**

**Love**

Every year, I look forward to February for so many reasons. First, it’s my birth month. Next, it’s Black History month where Black American history is researched, discussed, and challenged. Then, there is Valentine’s Day, the Super Bowl of love

Open Your Umbrella

Open Your Umbrella

“If you want the rainbow, you’ve got to put up with the rain.” ~ Dolly Parton   It was a spring night in April and a line of ferocious storms rumbled through my hometown bringing with it high winds, heavy

Run To Win

Run To Win

If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday. ~ Wilma Rudolph   The year of 1996 marked my life with several milestones, two of them

What’s In Your Basket?

What’s In Your Basket?

Every year, I donate a basket of goodies to be raffled off at the annual RT Booklovers Convention. To win, persons had to give their names and email addresses as a way for me to build my monthly newsletter list.

The Story I Can’t Tell

The Story I Can’t Tell

As an author and former news writer, I’m greedy for information. I’m always in the mood to hear a good story. Give me a picture and my mind writes the caption, or share a few tidbits and my mind paints

I’m A Survivor

I’m A Survivor

Usually, when we hear the phrase, “I’m a survivor,” we might equate that to beating cancer, escaping domestic violence, or perhaps, overcoming drug addiction. Here’s another one to add to the list, a spiritual survivor. When I saw this skit,

Down But Not Out

Down But Not Out

“Down But Not Out” was the title of my sermon in church yesterday. The enemy is always on the attack. He uses our spouses, family, friends, jobs, and even our church family to bring us down. Sometimes our trials come in