Being a new author/publisher has given me a new outlook on business and personal matters. For starters, I rapidly discovered that the two are completely separate entities, and that anyone hoping to make it in the business world, had better learn this quickly. In many introductory business courses, you learn about entrepreneurship and that...
I recently watched this video entitled “Baby Mamas Anonymous,” and like with most YouTube rants, experienced the shock value that was intended. Let me start by saying that I respect this young woman, and her opinion. I believe her approach was well-crafted and creative, but she is the perfect example of someone having great...
In addition to writing, I work as an academic adviser for a university. Recently, we held our annual commencement ceremony. I never knew that a day of work would have such a profound effect on my life, but it did. As I stared across the stadium and saw the thousands of people gathered to...
Our future will not be bright unless we do something to save our children. This is a must read!
About a week ago, I scrolled down the Facebook newsfeed and became inspired. It hit me out of nowhere, and before I knew it, I was updating my status. “Oh I get it, Chuck E. Cheese’s is where a kid can be a kid…So Facebook is where a poor excuse of a parent can...
Social networking has afforded me the opportunity to meet and engage in conversations with people from all over the world. It is alarming how many women honestly believe that good men don’t exist. Some swear that if they do exist, they are probably in another city or town. This is shocking because single women...
Zumba is the latest craze! Unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard about this awesome exercise class. Zumba is a clever mix of mostly Latin dance moves, with some hip-hop and even kickboxing. I have been attending Zumba weekly for the past few months, and it is no joke. What...
In order to make up for lost time, and to keep myself motivated, I have committed to doing a minimum of 20 minutes of cardio per day. This is in addition to my normal workout routine, so even on my “rest days” I still do the 20 minutes. I don’t always feel up to...
Being a single mother isn’t easy. Every woman has a different story as to how she ended up raising her child(ren) on her own. Some were the result of one night stands, failed marriages, even deaths. For those that are fortunate enough not to be able to relate to the challenges of parenting solo…be...
Week Three: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back I took the cheating a little far this week. I went out of town and helped myself to the famous sandwiches that Pittsburgh has to offer. I ate, I drank and had a very merry time which was fine until I came home and was unable...
