Discernment of Advice

Growing up, a person who gets much advice either in need or unwanted at different times for various situations. The individual must discern the message as well as the messenger regards to applying it to him/her self. Below is my back story of my journey. As a child being born premature thus being the oddContinue reading “Discernment of Advice”

Music of My Life

Myself, I cannot say that I only listen to one genre of music and I only have one favorite band with one special album. Growing up in Detroit and being born literally across the street from where many famous Motown artists were discovered, I would say that Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Temptations, TheContinue reading “Music of My Life”

Information Seeker

Currently, I have no topics that I need to be informed about which may sound arrogant or ignorant but that’s not the case. If/when I hear or see something that I am not very familiar with, I start seeking relevant advice about it from various sources like books and experts plus those who have beenContinue reading “Information Seeker”

The Rhythm of Life

Music has been my therapy in my life as much as impromptu road trips to the beach. During different phases of my life, I listened to a variety of music. Plus, I sang in many choirs as well. In my youth, I listened to old school Motown such as Diana Ross, David Ruffin lead singerContinue reading “The Rhythm of Life”

Holiday Celebrations with Change

When I was growing up, I celebrated the Holidays with family of Thanksgiving and Christmas. When I was in college for my undergraduate degree, I came home for the Holidays sometimes bringing home a friend or a roommate who couldn’t get to her parents house. As time went on, I was married and then divorced,Continue reading “Holiday Celebrations with Change”

To Tell The Truth

My title is from a past game show where contestants were tested on speaking the truth in situations that were difficult. My whole life, I’ve been speaking the truth when others who didn’t want to hear it from me especially my parents and my siblings. They believed it to be irrelevant to the current topicsContinue reading “To Tell The Truth”

Locally Sourced Farm to Table

When I went to high school in northern Michigan, there was a take out restaurant of a national franchise. This particular location refused to buy food products from the chain but chose to buy most everything from local farmers. People who visited from other places would mention that the food tasted better and different fromContinue reading “Locally Sourced Farm to Table”

Neither Leader or Follower

Being born premature due to unfortunate circumstances and low life expectancy, I went through a lot of difficulties as a child into my teen years that effected my self esteem and confidence. As I grew older, I only wanted to “fit in” and be normal like others in my peers group but it never happened.Continue reading “Neither Leader or Follower”