Dream Chasing
Beauty Shop Lessons in Faith: Transitions
As of Saturday, I am six months relaxer-free. Though I said I would never do it for fear of the upkeep of whatever curl pattern might lie beneath my permed hair, I am transitioning to natural. How did I go…
A Letter to My 80-Year-Old Self
At a time when everyone seems to be writing letters of reflection to their younger selves, I am instead focused on you. Young Sheryl may be near and dear to my heart, but she had her chance. This is yours. Before, you were…
A Homecoming
We can never go back to a place and find it where we left it. Something, somewhere, will always have changed: most of all ourselves. ~ Taiye Selasi ‘Tis the season for scarves, sweatshirts, and hoodies bearing the names of…
Life’s Treadmills
I suppose this is what it feels like to be stuck. Something akin to heavy footsteps landing on a rickety old treadmill day after day. Same drab concrete walls for scenery. Same few folks who always trickle into the gym…
What’s in a Title?
I like titles. Not the professional kind, but the type that describe a person’s allegiance. I’m a fan of words that make it clear to whom and to what a person is committed. Call me a Christian because I’m walking…
The Big Dig-out: Unearthing Your Potential
My homeowners association used the last few snow days to remind me that we pay them more than we should. Sometimes I would look out my windows to see snow plows arriving too late and accomplishing too little. Other times,…
Spoken Word – Introspection
I had the opportunity to share with the Spirit of Elijah Kingdom Church for their 25th Anniversary Celebration on March 7, 2015. One of the pieces was an old favorite, “Introspection.” Just a friendly reminder to pursue your purpose!
