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  • Confession: I Am Not a Strong Black Woman

    I know that’s been a popular thing to say lately; usually by women who are Black and strong, but who no longer want to bear the burden of the weights they carry for other people. I, however, am not a strong Black woman. And I know this is a weird thing to say in public,…

    Christine

    August 4, 2022
    Personal
  • Always a New Project and Taking Some Time

    I always find a way to add stuff to my plate instead of focusing on one thing at a time like I probably should. I tend to find projects that will distract me from the real things I need to be doing. This time, however, the project found me! My employer/coworker decided during one of…

    Christine

    July 12, 2022
    Personal, Related Things, Update
  • On Freedom

    Yesterday was Independence Day and I found it really difficult to celebrate freedom when certain freedoms are being taken away. Regardless of my personal beliefs (or yours), freedom is essential. I’ll be back next week with something else to say. ♥

    Christine

    July 5, 2022
    Personal
    freedom, independence
  • Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray: The Personal Librarian

    First, have you seen a picture of Belle da Costa Greene (Belle Marion Greener)? If not, take a look. Now, I don’t know about you, but I can immediately tell she is a Black woman. When I see pictures of Black people who passed as white in the early 1900s, I am amazed by the…

    Christine

    June 28, 2022
    Book Talk, Review
    book review, books, historical fiction, literature, reading, The Personal Librarian
  • Sometimes I Want to Throw All My Plants Away!

    I’ve heard from several sources that women’s bodies change in their 30s. I’ve also heard how many women struggle with PMS symptoms. For a long time, I knew these things from somewhat of an outsider’s perspective… until I reached my 30s. But more specifically, I didn’t know how real it could get until the past…

    Christine

    June 21, 2022
    Personal
    houseplantwoes, Personal, plant mom, PMS, venting
  • Initial Product Samples

    I’m trying to be intentional about acting on my vision and not just visualizing, so I ordered some t-shirt samples and a tote bag from Vistaprint. First up, the “There’s No Revenge Body” tank. It’s a quote from one of my essays in Discovering My Outside Voice. This tank is not soft like I prefer,…

    Christine

    June 14, 2022
    Related Things, Update
  • Unhiding and Digging In

    I have a habit of keeping to the background in life. I like to be behind the scenes. I’m also good at being non-committal. When I have a job, I do good work, but I never let myself commit to the place or the people. I keep my interest surface-level because I know well how…

    Christine

    June 7, 2022
    Personal, Related Things, Update
    Black authors, Black owned, Black writers, books, Personal, selfpublishing, small business, writing
  • Constantly Changing Book 2 | Writing Journal

    So, you know how I was working on a novel as my second book? Well, that is no longer the case [shrugs shoulders]. I decided that I don’t care about Kanoa’s story anymore (harsh, I know). Quite honestly, his story is the one that was tripping me up the most. I was working with two…

    Christine

    May 31, 2022
    Book Talk, Personal, Update, Writing Journal
    Black author, Black books, book two, books, fiction, literature, Personal, reading, selfpublishing, short story, writing
  • Acrylic Wall Calendar & Dry Erase Board DIY

    When I bought and painted a new desk at the beginning of the year, I also ordered an acrylic sheet to put on top so I wouldn’t completely ruin the white paint. When I picked up the acrylic, the guy loaded two extra pieces into my car that I had no idea what to do…

    Christine

    May 24, 2022
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  • A Late Mother’s Day

    My momma is my favorite person. She had to work Mother’s Day, so we decided to treat her this past Sunday. She and I spent some time at Ikea, then I sent her to get a pedicure while I cleaned out her car a bit. Even though she already had an appointment to get it…

    Christine

    May 17, 2022
    Personal
    daughter guilt, moms, mother's day, Personal
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