That is much easier said than done.  When you used to have a cashflow and you’re lucky if you get a drip, worry kicks in.  When your wardrobe fights you and appears to be winning; yep, you’re going to worry.  When everything that could go wrong actually goes wrong, stress becomes your best friend. But [...]

I completed my 6th speech at Toastmasters on Saturday.  Only four more to go before I earn my Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB).  I will have that before the end of June. As I continue to learn more about the service I’ll be offering under The Write Design Company, I get more excited. I need my [...]

While visiting the Freedom’s Sisters Exhibit at DuSable Museum, I had the opportunity to get up close and personal with 20  courageous and dedicated women in African American History.  While it was the most blessed experience, I would have to say that learning about Ida B. Wells had the most profound impact on me. She [...]

I find myself turning off my thought processes these days if my thoughts turn negative. That’s a really strange feeling since my mind is always going.  Seriously.  Sometimes I wonder if something is wrong with me because the thing won’t stop working.  I mean….I’m glad it working, but the rate of my waves is sometimes [...]

Yes, I am am sensitive when it comes to my writing.  Someone said something to me today via e-mail and I got offended.  It wasn’t anything bad; it was just my reaction to it. I don’t know why I reacted.  I think I’m overly emotional these days because I am so close to my goal.  [...]

Leaders don’t just dream; they awaken and act on their dreams. Just wanted to share.

Rev. January’s message on Sunday was “Wait on the Lord.”  To me, this is the most challenging part of praying.  Waiting. Waiting means silent listening and sensing God.  The definition of wait means “be ready.” You should always anticipate an answer from God Being ready makes you prepared Every prayer has an assigned time “Sometimes [...]

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I feel that the Universe is coming full circle with my relationship with the Women’s Business Development Center.  My story written by Hedy Ratner, Co-President of WBDC, in Today’s Chicago Woman is no accident.  I remember when I was interviewed, but I kind of pushed it to the back of my mind. Anyway, I think [...]

BEST POEM IN THE WORLD I was shocked, confused, bewildered As I entered Heaven’s door, Not by the beauty of it all, Nor the lights or its decor… But it was the folks in Heaven Who made me sputter and gasp– The thieves, the liars, the sinners, The alcoholics and the trash. There stood the [...]