“Hello”, I say into the receiver as I answer my work phone. “Look at my facebook page”, my sister replies back to me from the other end of the phone. “Why?”…”You’ll see”, she says. I log into my facebook account and click on my sister’s page. I read her FB status: ”1 out of every 10 people are born gay. That means 1 out of … Continue reading The Gay Debate: Is It Really a Choice?
I’ve never been a fan of the NYC transit system. With its overpriced fares, overcrowded trains and constant service interruptions, I’d almost rather walk to where ever I have to go than ride the train. And I actually would, if I weren’t so lazy. The subway for me is like entering the fiery pits of hell. My skin begins to boil just thinking about it … Continue reading My Ride on the A Train: Just Another Day in NYC
I’ve been appalled by recent news of suicides among young people who have been bullied because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender or because others perceive them to be LGBT. It is a tragedy that students are being bullied or harassed without mercy because of their sexual orientation or gender identity – or simply because of who their tormentors think they are. Sadly, most … Continue reading Teaching Tolerance: Why It’s Everyone’s Responsibility
I came across this arcticle while surfing the internet and thought it was an interesting read so I wanted to share it with you all. It’s from a man’s perspective so fellas let me know if you agree with the author’s reasoning and ladies feel free to add your 2 cents too. Enjoy! ********************************************************* Good morning/afternoon/evening ladies and gentlemen. The last time I wrote for … Continue reading What Makes A Man Commit??
The sun shone bright on her skin. It penetrated deep within her pores warming up her soul just like his kiss used to. Stimulating parts within her that she didn’t even know existed. This was love. Hot, steamy, intoxicating; lost in her own thoughts on a cloud so high that she never wanted to come down. She floated in and out of his love, always … Continue reading Soul Colored Love
HELLO! MY NAME IS FORGIVENESS….. SOME HAVE PUSHED ME ASIDE. I HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM RELATIONSHIPS. I HAVE BEEN CAST ASIDE FROM FAMILY MEMBERS! BOSSES CURSE ME! I LIKE TO BELIEVE THAT MY PURPOSE IS WORTH GOOD. I HAVE BEEN PUT HERE BY GOD! WHY IS IT SO HARD TO ACCEPT ME? AM I NOT YOUR FRIEND? I’VE TRAVELLED CENTURIES. I’VE SEEN HURRICANES, TORNADOES, TYPHOONS, … Continue reading Forgiveness:: How Many of Us Know It??
I’VE LET THE PAST GO, LIKE IT WAS OPERATION REPO! LET THE PAIN SUBSIDE, AS IF IT WERE ONLY A MERE JOKE. NOW I SIT AND WONDER WAS LOVE A FRIEND OR A FOE? CAME HERE WITH A TRUNK FULL OF HEARTBREAK AND A TANK FULL OF GAS! YEAH I WAS FOOLED, BUT YOUR GAME DIDN’T LAST! IN FACT IT WAS SO WEAK, YOU STUFFED … Continue reading I’M GOOD!!
KABOOM guess who stepped in the room Method man was blazing as soon as that blow hit her face She didn’t realize at first what hit her Until she looked up and saw the knuckles attached to the hand Attached to the body of that man The man who swore he would love her forever Take care of her and always hold her The same … Continue reading Love Hurts
As the country remembers all those that we lost on 9/11/01, I will never forget where I was, what I was doing, or how I felt on that day. The events of that day changed our nation as we knew it. I remember feeling anger and hatred towards the terrorists who waged war against us. It was because of their hatred for this country, that I love so … Continue reading ::God Bless America:: 9-11-01 We Will Never Forget
People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime, so they say. Most of us, if we’re lucky have a great circle of friends. Some of us have the same friends we had during childhood while others establish life long friendships later on in life. Whatever the circumstance, one fact remains true, and that is the need to connect and … Continue reading FRIENDSHIPS:: Are they seasonal or for a lifetime?
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