In order to help our kids succeed, we’ve been trying to boost their self-esteem. We tell them that they’re beautiful and special, and that they deserve the best. We tell them that God made them … [Read more...]
Life Lessons From Gardening
January 8, 2012 By 1 Comment
Last year, I became the proud owner of a plot in a local community garden. I thought the experience would provide me with some great vegetables – and it has. What I didn’t expect was how much I … [Read more...]
STOP Saying This to Single Women!
January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
After spending yet another holiday season without a significant other, I voiced my frustration on a certain social network in full view of my friends. I wasn’t expecting a reaction; just using it as … [Read more...]
The Fool-Proof Emergency Fund
August 26, 2011 By 4 Comments
Most financial advisers recommend that you keep 3 to 6 months of expenses saved up in an emergency fund. You know that, but every time you try to save, the money tempts you and you spend it. Here is a … [Read more...]
Motherland Treasure: Ethiopia’s “New Jerusalem”
April 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In a small town in the hills of Ethiopia, the natives have a story: Once upon a time, there was an infant who was destined to be a king. … [Read more...]
GoodBrothers! Donahue Tuitt
April 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When it comes to the entertainment business, Donahue Tuitt “gets don 2 it”. This multi-award-winning filmmaker is an entertainment powerhouse. … [Read more...]
GoodBrothers! Afam Onyema
March 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
He turned down $160,000 for the opportunity to save more than 160,000 lives. Meet Afam Onyema. … [Read more...]
Do You Have A Highlander Mentality?
March 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It was going to be the perfect article. I had a brainstorm of inspiration while reading the news and decided to get my little fingers a-writing. But I had a few things to do and one hour led to … [Read more...]
Nerdy. Sexy. Call Me.
February 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
When I was young, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was the most popular show in my neighborhood. Every week, after each show, my gal pals and I would get together and swoon about Will. He was tall and … [Read more...]
. . . But We Get Up
January 12, 2011 By 2 Comments
“A saint is just a sinner who fell down … … and got up” – Donnie McClurkin In the companion piece to this one, “We Fall Down . . .”, we took a good, long look at our mistakes and … [Read more...]
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