Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Feel the love ....

Originally posted on 14th May, 2010 Last week's Happy Friday was about how you use your voice,  this week….watch your actions. This one is simple, straightforward and borne out of my frustration for not believing actions sooner because I wanted so badly to believe the words. I’ve dealt … [Read more...]

The real, real…

be yourself

Originally posted on April 1, 2011   The real, real….. <insert sarcasm> right.   It seems a lot of people are determined  to let us know that they are “keeping it real”.  Very good.  Nothing better than being your true, authentic self.  I mean, it’s how we … [Read more...]

Ready?

      Originally Posted on JULY 9th, 2010 Congratulations! <Insert your dream here> has just come true!   Own your own thriving business Homeschool your children Have a truly happy relationship/marriage Be a rockstar! Receive a scholarship to pursue … [Read more...]

Times A-wastin……..

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Originally posted April 2010 I realize that I waste at least 2-3 hours daily doing useless things (i.e. learning nothing & barely being entertained); tv, internet, laying down looking at the ceiling fan yes, I do that or lying outside staring up at the clouds wondering is that, a boob an eye? … [Read more...]

Keep Pushing

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Over the last year, I’ve become a serious fan…ok maybe not that serious, but nonetheless a fan, of Bethenny Frankel.   This chick means business.  I remembered that she was on Apprentice and a Housewives show, what I didn’t realize was she had calculated her moves on those shows very … [Read more...]

Start with a STOP

stop and think

This is a piece by Michael Josephson of the Josephson Institute who provide services related to business ethics and character education & training. I found it very timely considering the way life has been going. So many obstacles (often in the form of negative people) presenting MANY … [Read more...]

No Disrespect

"Relax" - Sketch by Oona D. Mulkey (2008)

One morning this week I was messaging my trainer at 6am (I am NOT a morning person, the struggle continues) …I remember telling him how I felt fine but work was really wearing me out. My mind instantly went on Oona. I was supposed to get in touch with Oona over a week ago. But life was … [Read more...]

Good Intention

A Goal or Intention is not enough....DO something.

    I found this story by Michael Josephson early this morning and it was so ironic that I was listening to one of my favorite albums by Lauryn Hill with the song “Mr. Intentional” playing in the background. Read, listen to the video below, enjoy and SELAH! Five Birds and … [Read more...]

For Mr. Burnside….

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I knew that he was “the” Jackson Burnside. I sat quietly in the first two or three meetings, paying attention to the matters at hand, answering and raising questions. At about the third meeting he asked in the Bahamian way who my ma and pa was. In the same Bahamian way he told me and everyone … [Read more...]

ONE Decision

decision

  I know what I want. Pretty much. I’ve written it down, prayed on it, over it and above it.  I’ve asked for advice and I’ve even told one or two friends. I KNOW what I want. …yet here I am. What I want is over there and I stand here.  Looking across the figurative divide…maybe … [Read more...]