When I look back at my life I realize that between the Republic of Lena and my adoptive mother’s family I was surrounded by hate, criticism and indifference my entire life and was not even aware of it. It is a sorrowful day when a person’s normal is hatred. When it becomes the only thing … More Growing Up In Hate

It is a blessing when a woman has a mind of her own. Some would say it is a sign of intelligence and being on the ball. However, as we mature in life there comes a point when we as women have to put the brakes on our feminism and slow down our tendencies to … More Listening To Your Mate

The old philosophers usually say, “If you live long enough and pay attention, you will find out the motives behind people’s indifference or dismissive behavior.” I must admit for most of my Pollyanna existence I ignored all the prejudice, biased thinking and negativity which existed in my family because subconsciously I did not want to … More Black Sympathizers

We never know the true character of someone until we live with them or enter into a relationship with them and even then we are never sure of their quality of character. I have found that most people’s true identities are revealed when you are no longer in their lives. The ending of love relationships … More Clapping Back

  From the time I was old enough to talk, my parents had me dripping in 24 Karat gold. It was part of my Indian heritage and family legacy to be adorned in gold jewelry at all times. When I was about 5 years old my ears were pierced at which time I was presented … More She Never Wears Gold

  In my office there was always a graphic poster which advertised “Integrity”. It was purchased as part of an empowerment series to promote motivation and leadership. As with most things in our surroundings we tend to acknowledge them on a daily basis but never really put too much energy into their true meaning. As … More My Interpretation Of Integrity

  It is strange sauntering through life with intellectual curiosity. It causes one to explore the mundane and poignant parts of living. If you are a hyperactive person like myself there will be moments when you experience Attention Deficit Disorder or an overload of excitement guaranteed to befuddle the mind. When young, at first you are not … More The Dictatorship

  It is said that when we go through tumultuous periods in our lives it is because we are being taught lessons which we refuse to learn. Sometimes the lessons which repeat themselves are as a result of our natures. For me, I basically struggled with a gullible nature or as some would call it … More After Everything…..

When we die the best we can hope for is to be remembered and that our legacy is upheld by those who truly cared for us while we lived. As I am maturing, I have found when people depart this world those who appeared to love and revere us are often quick to bury us … More God Rest Her Dear Departed Soul

Many years ago, while in Prep School, I endured a horrific accident where a classmate tried to inflict damage on my ear drums. But, God was good and the pencil missed my ear by half an inch. Over the years my family took me to several specialists in the field of audiology to make sure there … More I Am Not Deaf