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Fluid – (adj) not settled or stable; likely or able to change It’s been a while since my last blog, and boy, did it hit a nerve for some folks. Which I love, that is why I write. I appreciate the feedback; it informs my effectiveness. Which leads me to this thought: how flexible are…
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I keep sitting with this thought. So what is next? I have started 2026 with loss, and many unexpected decisions, along with walking into my 60th year of living…and I find myself asking…so what’s next, Annette? What are you (Annette) setting yourself up to do? I realize that with all that I have accomplished, motherhood,…
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In life, we need experts, and by that I mean folks who have studied, researched, and applied their knowledge to outcomes that serve the greater good. Yet, lately, EVERYONE seems to be an expert on EVERYTHING. We have shied away from those who have put in the hours and years of study and work to…
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Enough (adj) – occurring in such quantity, quality, or scope as to fully meet demands, needs, or expectations Enough (adv) – in or to a degree or quantity that satisfies or that is sufficient or necessary for satisfaction Enough (pronoun) – a sufficient number, amount, quantity. Enough (Synonyms) – all, altogether, completely, entirely, exactly, heartily,…
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Healing is messy! Whether it’s physical, emotional, mental, or even spiritual…it is messy. I recently read a book about a woman who lived in a million-dollar home in the suburbs, but threw it all away due to her addiction. She was arrested and convicted, and while serving her time, she battled her addiction. During her…
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This year, I chose to make a concerted effort to practice Lent in a way I had never done before. I placed ashes on my forehead and sat still for 40 days. 40 days to fast, repent, reflect, deny myself and grieve.No news. No social media. No meat. During this time friends were managing life-changing…
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This will be an incredibly vulnerable and raw blog…discretion is advised. I grew up in a religious household…extremely religious. We’d have to wear skirts over our pants (now that’s a look). We couldn’t wear earrings, makeup, nail polish, or cut our hair (which is why I love short hair). Our little Pentecostal bubble was strong…
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And I say that with a bit of sarcasm. I am taking a significant break from all Social Media platforms to focus on a writing project. I need my “own” undivided attention. I know that I run the risk of “FOMO” – LOL I know that I run the risk of simply not remembering birthdays,…
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A few weeks ago, I woke up with a stiff shoulder. Hmm, that’s not unusual, I thought. I’ve had a frozen shoulder, so the tightness didn’t seem to phase me. A week later, my back froze up on me. I literally could not lift myself out of the bed. I had to turn my body…
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Have you ever had a brilliant idea and thought to yourself, “I am going to do this…this is great. This will change everything. This will empower me, bring out the best in me, and help me move closer to my goal.” And…well…it doesn’t! Welp, I have had many of those “brilliant” ideas that have gone…
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A few weeks ago I was struggling with a decision and its circumstances, and in that conversation I was told just be brave. That lingered in my psyche for a while. Why was I struggling so much with this decision? I realized it wasn’t about me, it was about the unwarranted judgment that was going…
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That I would find myself writing a novel. Yes, a novel. It’s much more intimidating than writing a memoir. In a memoir, you stick to the facts. You share the experience and its outcome, and you hope that you have effectively encouraged someone to have a better outcome in their own life. A novel…well. The…
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Have you ever stopped along the way to recognize answered prayers? We spend days, weeks, even years pleading for answers to our more desperate prayers. When we get them, we act indifferent, as if it is nothing SHORT OF A MIRACLE!!!! I feel a profound responsibility to share that I am currently living in my answered…
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Is your life aspirational or inspirational? Do you desire to be or inspire to be? Do you yearn for inspiration to live well or aspire to live well? Do you create, or do you copy? These questions came across my mind while scrolling, and if truth be told, I find myself scrolling and questioning everyone’s…
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Lately, I find myself in a quandary. Yes, uncertainty can seep in at my age and stay for a while. I guess most folks experience this either at the end of a year or the beginning of a new one. I usually am very clear and focused on tasks, agendas, and goals, but lately, that…
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Aaaahhhhhhh! That’s probably not the completion of this famous quote by Maya Angelou- “When people show you who they are, believe them” you were expecting; but a few days ago I thought about this quote and how many times I’ve used it. I started to wonder, what about if we just forgave, leaving room for change. …
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Lately, I have been feeling like I’ve been walking on water. This theme has been resonating a lot with me these past few months. I’m not quite sure why (maybe it’s The Chosen’s fault), but I am confident things will become more apparent as time goes by. As I delved into the theme of “walking…
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In my faith, we are taught not to worship any other gods, no carved gods of any size, shape, or form… Yet, in our human nature, we worship other gods in different ways. How can you discover what the idol is in your life? Well, it’s simple It’s that thing that consumes your thoughts. It’s…
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Strike action, also called labor strike, labor strike, or simply strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work. A strike usually takes place in response to employee grievances A strikebreaker (sometimes derogatorily called a scab, blackleg, or knobstick) is a person who works despite an ongoing strike. My Issue…
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This summer was unlike most summers. I was not home for quite some time. Almost three months to be exact. I love my home comforts so this was truly something that stretched me a bit. During my time away from home, we drove through 21 states and visited, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington DC…