Like many little girls I wanted to be a ballerina as a child. Unfortunately, I have zero coordination skills and can barely manage the Cupid Shuffle. I still enjoy the ballet and try to see one performance a year. Through the Maker Project, I was made aware of Misty Copeland – the first soloist black … More Happy Friday!
I love this because it’s actually the title of my story! Except mine is not particularly short – very nearly 50,000 words. My life has been consumed with writing the past two weeks but I’m almost finished and will be able to return to my usual activities. For the weekend. I’ll be hanging out with … More Happy Friday
This is pretty much my life right now. Stories pop into my head and claw on my brain until I get it on paper. Gruesome visual I know but I assure you it is exactly that painful. I swear my ideas keep getting longer and longer. Currently I’m in the zone. I’ve written over 15,000 … More Do Not Disturb
It’s graduation season and we have a handful of graduates to celebrate this month. I bumped into a friend from high school a few weeks ago and we were both stunned to realize it will be our 10 year in 2015. I am feeling old. For nostalgic reasons, I searched through pictures and scrapbooks for … More Happy Friday
I love this Maya Angelou quote. I live by it and refer to it often. It’s simple yet profound. So many people take for granted the things others (particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds) don’t know. Most people assume everyone knows the things they know and then judge others for their ignorance. This mentality frustrates me … More Happy Friday
When I decided to refocus this blog’s emphasis on Detroit last month there were some things I didn’t consider – such as people reading what I write. It was my hope but not necessarily my expectation. Consequently, Destiny Is For Losers seemed perfectly acceptable as a title. It’s an inspirational quote to me but it was … More Carried Away
Five years ago today I was a nervous wreak. I’d been crushing on Danny for weeks and now we were finally going on a date. I remember rollerblading in the late afternoon and getting a call from him that he had a stomach ache (an omen). I was sure it was an excuse and he … More Five Years Later
I saw this dress when I was mall walking with Gina last week. I couldn’t get it out of my head and when I looked it up Loft was having a 40% sale (they still are if you act fast). Seemed liked fate to me. Danny was very sweet and went to the store for … More Ready for Spring
As previously mentioned I’m a “recovering” television addict. I use the word lightly because I’ve probably been off the wagon more than on in the last couple years. This weekend it was all about Once Upon A Time and M*A*S*H. The shows are polar opposites and I suppose that’s fitting because most of my interests … More A Happy Medium
Thursday night was Mercy Education Project’s annual fundraiser dinner. I’ve been a volunteer for 5 years but it’s the first time I went and I was SO excited! The night was especially great because Lisa gave Danny a ticket too. He was finally able to meet the girls and see first hand what I spend … More MEP Doorway to the Future Dinner
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