I want to pull each strand of my hair one-by-one. Ouch! The truth hurts, always. I have so many stories brewing in my head and I am clueless where I should begin or go next.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
I Want to Pull My Hair.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Most Recent Historical

I'm not a major fan of historical fiction, but I like some of what's out there. I have never been a major fan of history-period. Recently, I read Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez, I enjoyed this book. Though many readers were able to complete the book in one sitting, I wasn't able to. But nevertheless, I did read it from cover-to-cover.
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Labels: Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Wench
Friday, January 29, 2010
Scraps in Cooking
With a title like "Scraps in Cooking" a person would think oh she's taking a little bit of this and a little bit of that to create a meal. Not really!
- My children will have memories to share with future generations.
- They will also have old recipes from their childhood that they enjoyed.
- A family tradition.
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Labels: cookbook, recipes, scrap booking
Written Words
Me and words or words and I have always had a relationship. We don't always get along, but our connection to each other has always been tight. Everyone with a love for the written has their own specific reason as to why.
The written word for as far back as I could remember has provided me with an escape from my life. I've been all over the world, while sitting in my house. It's so freeing from the every day hustle and bustle.
I remember in the summers when I was growing, how I would walk to the library. I would get there early and I recall times where it was very dark when I came out due to me losing track of time. But when I left it was with a arm full of books and excitement. That's what I am trying to instill in my children; excitement for books and reading.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
When Life Becomes Overwhelming
Since late October my life has become very overwhelming. That's not to say that I haven't had my share of stressful situations on a regular basis. However, I think my stress level is at an all time high.
- Let them miss the bus and then drive them to school myself.
- Took a deep breath before putting my car in reverse.
- Ask for help.
- Pray!!!
- Make sure that every day you take time for yourself. It doesn't matter the amount of time, just take time.
- Remember not to sweat the small stuff.
- There is no sense in worrying about the things you cannot control or change.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Ramblings of Sorts

Earlier this week, I read a blog post by Amy called "On Being Offended." Read her blog and the comments to understand why I felt for her and could relate in a sense.


Last year, it was Liar by Justine Larbalestier. These publishers are doing a grave injustice to these authors. When you start off readers with a bad taste in their mouth because so many of us still judge a book by it's cover. The problem is authors, unless they are self-published, really have no say in the covers of their books.
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Labels: cover issues
Monday, January 18, 2010
Black History Month
I know I still have just about two weeks left before the first of February, but I'm trying to figure out do I want to do the same thing or something totally different. One of my ideas is to write a short story that continues from the 1st day to the 28th day. Another is to bring to light books in the historical genre that deals with people of color. Or do what I did last year.
Please share your thoughts with what I should do. Your opinions matter here.
Namaste
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