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It should all be so simple

What my 6 week courtship taught me about myself I have written in an earlier post about a person that I met on a dating app. My hopes when meeting this person was that he would be my last relationship. … Continue reading

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King

Quiet confidence Subtle arrogance He doesn’t need to be seen, but is always noticed No flash or floss, bloodline of a boss Imposing presence Royal essence Kind hearted and humble but not to be played The lesser bow down no … Continue reading

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That demon

That demon that lies deep down inside That demon you don’t acknowledge because of foolish pride That demon has you thinking you’re altruistic, different from the rest but you’re really just another statistic That demon emerges when there are feelings … Continue reading

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Whose Independence Day

We shouldn’t have to qualify our existence to justify the resistance, To racism’s hateful, murderous ways that confront us daily with death, fear and rage We are beyond sick and tired of living in a country where our culture, talents … Continue reading

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50 Days until 50: Day 0

June 29, 2020 49 In my 49th year I was committed to repairing my relationship with myself, but I realize that I keep making myself empty promises and lie to myself to pacify not actively working towards my innermost dreams … Continue reading

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50 Days until 50: Day 1

June 28, 2020 48 In my 48th year I became a grandma. Having a grandchild brought to the forefront the difference between today’s grandparents and grandparents of yesteryear. I wrote a blog post about it you can read here. During … Continue reading

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50 Days until 50: Day 2

June 27, 2020 47 In my 47th year I emerged from the basement! After a long hard road of uncertainty, I finally got my own place. I tried to buy a house at first. I fell in love with a … Continue reading

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50 Days until 50: Day 3

June 26, 2020 46 My 46th year was pretty steady. Work and my relationship were primary activities. I was gaining confidence in myself. I started taking daily walks and journaling. Being in a relationship provided an emotional stability that I … Continue reading

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50 Days until 50: Day 4

June 25, 2020 45 In my 45th year Karma started losing interest me. So I thought. I finally gained employment after almost 4 years of joblessness. I thought I could see the light at the end of the basement, but … Continue reading

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50 Days until 50: Day 7

June 22, 2020 42 At age 42, I got a dog, Chanel, I went vegan for good, and started to come out of my shell. I was pursuing my Master’s and met some amazing people who are still my close … Continue reading

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