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June 24, 2026

Are People Still Surprised that Self-Published Books Have Value?

*This post has spoilers.* The Polygamist, Netflix’s new series about a South African man with three wives and a side chick, is snatching everybody’s edges. Social media can’t stop talking about the drama. The story follows wealthy businessman Jonasi Gomora and the drama between his wives and his mistress. Jonasi is a hot mess. As… Continue reading

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March 25, 2024

For Those Who Make a Home on Social Media

I’ve discovered the deaths of family members on social media from people who have my number. I’ve watched loved ones be more open on Facebook than they are with the people they can reach out and touch. I’ve watched passive aggression and sneak dissing become new forms of communication. I’ve watched as people open themselves… Continue reading

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February 2, 2024

You Are Valuable

I don’t know who needs to hear this today, but the world is so much better with you in it. So much more wise and so much more full. So much more flavorful. Has anyone ever told you how tasteless we’d be without you? Without seasoning. No salt. Bland. There is a power in your… Continue reading

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June 29, 2022

No Whining Wednesday: The Lioness Does Not Need to Roar

Welcome back to another episode of No Whining Wednesday! Today, you cannot whine, criticize, or complain. If you are new to this blog or new to this segment please visit the NWW page here for past episodes. People often comment that I am a calm person. First, I am not always serene. I can turn… Continue reading

No Whining Wednesday

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December 15, 2021

No Whining Wednesday: Force Nothing

Welcome back to another episode of No Whining Wednesday! Today, you cannot whine, criticize, or complain. If you are new to this blog or new to this segment please visit the NWW page here for past episodes. I am aware there was no NWW episode last week. It is because I did not have a… Continue reading

No Whining Wednesday

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December 1, 2021

No Whining Wednesday: Humility

Welcome back to another episode of No Whining Wednesday! Today, you cannot whine, criticize, or complain. If you are new to this blog or new to this segment please visit the NWW page here for past episodes. Today’s inspiring word comes from Katerina Stoykova Klemer: In my opinion, confidence is liking yourself. As simple as… Continue reading

No Whining Wednesday

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November 10, 2021

No Whining Wednesday: Celebrate Yourself

Welcome back to another episode of No Whining Wednesday! Today, you cannot whine, criticize, or complain. If you are new to this blog or new to this segment please visit the NWW page here for past episodes. Today’s inspiring word comes from Michell C. Clark: I needed to see this quote the other day as… Continue reading

No Whining Wednesday

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