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June 20, 2017

The Seed

It’s not always easy to endure, but may today be different. May the seeds of goodness root themselves in your souls. For without seeds the earth is barren land. Do not worry then if things do not start out as tree stumps, for even it started first as a seed. From there the seed grows… Continue reading

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#TuesdayShares, blog, blogger, blogging, growth, humiliy, life, patience, plant, seed, sprout, thoughts, tree, wordpress
May 28, 2017

Building Relationships

True relationships are not scheduled, planned, and coordinated. True relationships are natural occurrences and are not forced. They blossom from a genuine pull towards that person. It is a connection of energy built upon similar states of mind. It is when two people share the same opinion without an agenda. Building relationships is not a… Continue reading

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#SundayBlogShare, blog, blogging, bonds, genuine, life, Personal, readers, relationships, support, wordpress, writers, writing
May 19, 2017

I’m Still Here

Just so you know, I have not fallen off the face of the Earth. I miss you guys!! And, I’ve still been reading your blogs, commenting, liking, and sharing on Twitter and all that good stuff. I just have not been blogging but I am in tune. I don’t think I’ve spent this much time… Continue reading

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#BluSkyFriday, #LinkYourLife, african american, blog, blogger, blogging, chicago, Dusable Museum, Ethiopian Food, family, life, Memphis, travels, wordpress
May 1, 2017

4 Ways I Balance My Blogging and Writing Life

“Where do you find the time?” Is a question I get a lot so I thought I’d answer it in the form of a blog post so that more than a few individuals can benefit. I also thought it would be interesting to see if I can write this with a two-year-old around. With a… Continue reading

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#amwriting, #MondayBlogs, 80/20 Rule, balance, blog, bloggers, blogging, life, organization, respin, time, time management, wordpress, writing
April 25, 2017

If We Were Having Coffee Right Now

Good Morning! Or afternoon or evening. OK, whatever. Hi! I’m having coffee so I thought we were long overdue for a chat. It’s been awhile since I just talked to you guys. I mean outside of blog segments, interviews, fun facts, blah blah blah. Soooo, how you? (as the country folk say). So, go get… Continue reading

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#TuesdayShares, author blogs, blog, blogger, blogging, blogs, books, Coffee Date, life, thoughts, updates, wordpress, writers, writing
April 21, 2017

Tragic, Senseless Losses…

The death of Sheila Abdus-Salaam, the first African-American woman, and the first Muslim, to serve on New York’s highest court and the shooting of Karen Smith, a teacher, in San Bernardino, shot and killed by her estranged husband. Continue reading

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#BluSkyFriday, #LinkYourLife, blog, blogger, blogging, death, Domestic Violence, Karen Smith, killings, life, news, San Bernardino, Sheila Abdus-Salaam, teacher
April 14, 2017

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – To Thee I’m Wed by Deborah Dykeman

Title: To Thee I’m Wed Author: Deborah Dykeman Print Length: 239 pages Publication Date: December 29, 2015 Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC Language: English ASIN: B019YT5NC2 They were in total bliss when Jason and Kathy Miller married in June 1985. Like any young couple, they are happy, giddy, and excited to start their lives… Continue reading

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About Me

My name is Yecheilyah (e-see-li-yah), and my work confronts historical erasure and advocates for a more inclusive understanding of Black history. Through book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.