“PRIVACY is something you ‘give’ someone out of respect. SECRECY is something you ‘withhold’ from one another.”~ Dr Laura Schlessinger So, I was having a conversation with a group of friends and the topic of couples having passwords on their phones came up. This brought up a lot of back and forth among us as the … Continue reading Relationships: My Privacy or Your Privacy
Chimamanda: My Journey Thus Far
"There is nothing that anyone can say to prepare you for childbirth. Each woman's experience is so different; you never know how it will be for you." ~ Poppy Montgomery Exactly four years ago today, I gave birth to her. My pregnancy was not as easy-going as I would have wanted. I didn't have morning … Continue reading Chimamanda: My Journey Thus Far
My Boss: My god?
"A pessimist is someone who believes that when her cup runneth over she'll need a mop."~ Barbara Johnson "My boss told me to get my butt in gear. I told him I was shiftless."~ Jay London In life, a majority of working class adults had/have a boss who thought (s)he was a mini god. A … Continue reading My Boss: My god?
The Quest: For a Male Child.
"Every birth a miracle- Each child, Heaven's gift."~ Jean Keaton I went to pick up my daughter from her daycare. While there, I met a grandmother who came with her daughter to pick up her grand kids. We got to talking and I was asked why I have not given my daughter a sibling. We … Continue reading The Quest: For a Male Child.
Notorious Evans: The Missing Kidnapper
“Money or the love of money always defeat our morals, heart, and character. The Fact is people chooses money over other people lives.” ~Kyos Magupe “Hope is made of air, and wishes. An empty box wrapped in shiny paper.” ~Clara Kensie Justice!! Justice!!! Where art thou in Nigeria? Why has Justice gone silent all of … Continue reading Notorious Evans: The Missing Kidnapper
A Side Note: To Husbands/Wives (Part 2)
"Earthquakes just happen. Tornadoes just happen. Your tongue does not just happen to fall into some other girl’s mouth!" ~Gemma Halliday "Never cheat on someone that is good to you. Karma is a bitch." ~Surgeo Bell Dear husbands!!! Most of you complain of how difficult it is to please a (one) woman. Additionally, you often … Continue reading A Side Note: To Husbands/Wives (Part 2)
A Side Note: To Side Chicks (Part 1)
“A wife who discomforts you with truth is better than a mistress who massages you with lies.” ~ Matshona Dhliwayo “Some men are dogs; some dogs are women.” ~ Mokokoma Mokhonoana (emphasis added) I read the story of a wife who wrote on a popular Instagram page about how wonderful her husband has been to her. … Continue reading A Side Note: To Side Chicks (Part 1)
College Fund: I do or I don’t
It makes no difference how low tuition is if the student has no source of funds to pay that tuition. ~James E. Rogers Love is the best school, but the tuition is high and the homework can be painful. ~Diane Ackerman When a child is born, the parents are overly excited for the new addition … Continue reading College Fund: I do or I don’t
Wives of Police Officers: Stand Tall
"Understand, our police officers put their lives on the line for us every single day. They've got a tough job to do to maintain public safety and hold accountable those who break the law." ~Barack Obama "Behind every strong police officer there's even a stronger family who stands by them, supports them and loves them … Continue reading Wives of Police Officers: Stand Tall
Girls Night Out: Every Woman Needs It
I know it's to hang out, talking into the wee hours, being just friends, but ladies, ladies; we just don't work that way. We bond through words. For the female mind, these late night are like verbal make-out sessions. ~ Amy E. Spiegel On girls night in we talk about dating; the ups and downs … Continue reading Girls Night Out: Every Woman Needs It
The JOOF 