Words to live by“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ― Oscar Wilde“The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself.” ― Lao Tzu“Do your own thing on your own terms and get what you came here for” ― Oliver James“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that... Continue Reading →
Recently I became even more aware of that fact that we have become a people that are so consumed with ourselves and within ourselves that we don't allow others to be who they are. Actually, this is not something new for me but it has resurfaced. I am working on a piece about my thoughts... Continue Reading →
In the 80's Steve Arrington, formerly of the group Slave, had a tune that became an anthem for so many...Nobody Can Be You. I vividly remember this song and the effect that it had on so many around me. I was a kid of course but I completely luv'd and understood the power of music... Continue Reading →
It's Monday; my favorite day of the week! Most people dread Mondays because of the meaning that they have created around this day but for me (and I hope you too) Monday symbolizes new beginnings and new opportunities. I can file the previous days and their experiences away and look forward to a new day... Continue Reading →
So today is Labor Day; a day that we honor our workforce and celebrate the social and economic contributions that American workers have made to the prosperity and well-being of our country. The origins of Labor Day can be traced back to the late 1800's to the labor movement. I think it's one of the... Continue Reading →
Several years ago my best friend Sandra gave me a t-shirt as a gift. It's a dainty pink thing with a message subtly written in pink script on the front. Now I'm not a pink girl at all and usually stay away from the stereotypical color. Needless to say It has become my favorite shirtsand... Continue Reading →
Magnificent Monday to you! I trust that you are taking this time to set the tone for the rest of your week. When I first heard this song I was immediately taken in by the lyrics for they convey the message of Eat My Dessert First perfectly! I encourage you to take a moment and... Continue Reading →
I'm a firm believer that there is nothing or no one that comes into our lives that shouldn't be there at the moment which they appear. Whether in the form of homelessness, unemployment, health issues, relationship issues, family issues or people, I believe that what shows up in our lives is exactly what we need... Continue Reading →
I just saw Kid President for the first time and if I didn't have a reason to dance before I certainly do now!! This kid is the epitome of Eating Your Dessert First and if you haven't seen his videos and heard his message of awesome then you are missing out!!It's always refreshing to have... Continue Reading →
Over the weekend I ran across an interview that Bill Moyers did with poet Nikki Giovani back in 2009. Nikki Giovanni is a University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia as well as a renown poet and activist. If you remember, Virginia Tech was the location of a mass shooting that took the lives... Continue Reading →
Eat My Dessert First 
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