Last September my mother passed away. She was our queen and we literally placed a crown on her head as she lay in her casket. She meant the world to us, and we sent her “home” in grand style with a celebration fit for royalty. Mama was the glue that kept the family… Continue reading Will the Circle Be Unbroken?
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Why I Left My Sorority
A few weeks ago, I entered a time of fasting and was quite taken by surprise when God showed me something I needed to surrender to him. I hadn’t given much thought to this area until last year when I was invited back to my college to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the… Continue reading Why I Left My Sorority
Have You Ever Eaten a Maggot?
Does anybody remember the show Fear Factor, a reality contest on TV about ten years ago? The worst part about the show was seeing people eat the worst things imaginable–spiders, roaches, crickets, maggots, etc. And all for the chance to win $50,000.00. The truth of the matter is our enemy, the devil, is a master of deception. His tactics are subtle… Continue reading Have You Ever Eaten a Maggot?
Are Your Stakes Being Removed?
I recently picked up a copy of HGTV magazine and read a column entitled “How Bad Is It?” For those unfamiliar with this magazine, the letters stand for Home and Garden Television magazine. A reader asked if it was bad to put stakes around a newly planted tree. The expert, Felicia Feaster, gave an immediate response: “Don’t spring… Continue reading Are Your Stakes Being Removed?
Giving Thanks for Family
I am grateful for the gift of family! And I’m thankful that in the midst of pain and joy my family has been there for one another this month. Here are the moments I’m celebrating: 1. Having the opportunity to celebrate my birthday at the Greater Philadelphia Writers Conference. 2. Having my brother Buck and best friend… Continue reading Giving Thanks for Family
Writing about Your Life: Keeping It Real
What was the most popular all-girl vocal group ever to perform for Motown Records? Most of you will probably say The Supremes. If you use record sales as a gauge, you’re probably right. However, for those of us who were around a little earlier, we cannot forget The Marvelettes, a group of who had their… Continue reading Writing about Your Life: Keeping It Real
Writing about Your Life: Another Way to Skin a Cat
In 1972, after our third and last child was born, we moved from a small frame house in Washington, D.C., into a gigantic frame house farther toward the edge of town. It was the house of my dreams, with seven bedrooms… , a cozy kitchen, and a front window that looked out onto a 1950’s-era neighborhood full… Continue reading Writing about Your Life: Another Way to Skin a Cat
Writing about Your Life: Season Generously!
Imagine what it would be like to live in a world without your five senses. I’m sure you’ve heard of Helen Keller. For those who have not, she was a woman born blind and deaf. Her difficulty communicating led to great frustration for her and her family. Dinner time was unbearable for all. Helen often threw food at the… Continue reading Writing about Your Life: Season Generously!
