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Her Talks podcast season 3 episode 1
Who is the monster & who is the man Part II
In my previous post I wrote about how we all have a bias and we all have prejudices…and this is true. But racism is more than about our thoughts and our words, it is about power. Racism is the power to stop someone from living in a certain area, shopping and being acosted, hindering employment…… Continue reading Who is the monster & who is the man Part II
Who is the monster & who is the man?
Cities are burning. Emotions are high. Violence is bubbling under the surface and a murder was witnessed by millions. It’s been a tough week, to say the least. One of my former students shared a meme from a movie I hadn’t watched in about 20+years. It’s amazing to see so many similarities to what’s currently…… Continue reading Who is the monster & who is the man?
Unstoppable
Now, I do believe I’m something specialCan’t take that from meSo you can say what you wantI go harder, strongerBe who I’m supposed to beSong: Unstoppable, Artist: Koryn Hawthorne I have been filling my heart and mind with positive affirmations, thoughts and songs over the last few weeks. As I stated in my last post,…… Continue reading Unstoppable
Honestly, I’m lying
What is the one thing that really gets you irratated? The thing that makes you feel just the most out of sorts…mine is lying. I don’t know if lying gets me because it was both of my parents’ biggest pet peeves or if it’s just my internal North Star but lying burns me alive. Manipulation…… Continue reading Honestly, I’m lying
Happy Stepmother’s Day!!
That’s right, the week after Mother’s Day… it’s Stepmother’s day. I’ve been officially a stepmother for seven years but in my bonus baby’s life for eight years. Tomorrow he turns 10..double digits. I can’t believe it. Stepmothers have a very interesting role, like biological mothers, being a stepmother is a choice….unlike being a biological mother…there…… Continue reading Happy Stepmother’s Day!!
Social isolation??? (Soulja boy voice)
COVID19 has been the biggest controversy of the…well my lifetime.I think the only bigger one might be 9/11. Conspiracy theorists have been making videos and posts non stop. Whether you agree where the virus originated from, if it’s as deadly as being reported or if you feel like big brother is overstepping, understepping or half…… Continue reading Social isolation??? (Soulja boy voice)
The Gift of Imperfections
Do you know anyone famous? I’ll admit I’m a regular schemegular girl and most of my peeps are too. I found out today though, I, by 12 degrees of separation know someone “famous”. Want to hear a story…here it goes. I love reality TV…like it is my vice. I personally don’t do drama in my…… Continue reading The Gift of Imperfections
Reset your mind
A dear sweet friend mailed a book for me to read during this quarantine. I admit that through homeschool, work and grad school for myself I had not found time to read much. Today, I purposely stilled myself and found this poem as a comfort. This is from the book All Along You Were Blooming…… Continue reading Reset your mind
H.E.R- by Renee` 