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Deaf to Church: How the Homeless Get Lost


A few years ago, around the time that I went homeless, I felt that the church (not the pastors) were not compassionate or helpful in my time of crisis. Most people do not understand homelessness until they have become homeless. … Continue reading

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Michelle Malkin Commits Copyright Infringement and Argues With Russell Simmons Over His Anti-Gun Policies


What Have I Learned This Year? This is supposed to be the blog topic for December 2012  on Love, Life and Relationships: Overcoming Emotional and Child Sexual Abuse. In the spirit of this collection of thoughts, I have learned that Michelle … Continue reading

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I Have Learned My Soul Purpose


What Have You Learned This Year? is a theme for the month of December. I look for ah-ha moments. HERE is the blog that provides background on the theme, and to learn how you can become a part of this … Continue reading

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Meeting Fear with Faith and Becoming Fabulous: Helping to Heal the Homeless


What a fantastic way to start Thanksgiving! I just got home an hour ago (9:00am) from a nine-hour drive from Detroit to my home in the Washington DC Area. My husband is long gone, fast asleep. But I am so … Continue reading

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#Trending: Things I’m Afraid to Tell You


In the blogosphere there is a themed title reaching millions of people entitled, “Things I’m Afraid to Tell You”. Last year it was, “My Letter to My Younger Self” or “My Letter to My Sixteen-Year-Old Self”. There were many letters … Continue reading

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Holidays in a Homeless Shelter: Do an Inspiring Show on What We Can Learn from the Homeless


Most of us feel uncomfortable when we walk by a homeless person. We don’t know how they got there or what can be done to solve America’s growing problem of homelessness. Do an enlightening interview with a guest who used to be homeless, but … Continue reading

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Children cannot afford the absence of a Mother or Father


When my friend suggested that I write a blog about children who do not have mothers, I agreed that it made sense that I would write it. I mean, I do write about overcoming emotional and child sexual abuse. However, … Continue reading

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Suggestions: Ten Ways for how to end homelessness, part two


The second part of the question is: “Or at the very least help someone out of being homeless.” 1. Don’t judge them- be genuine in your search for the answer to what they need, and not in being their spiritual … Continue reading

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Homeless in Hurricane Irene


Yesterday was a special day! See, I’ve been kind of stalking this homeless shelter. I have been practically beating down the door saying “Let me In”. A few mornings ago, I was asleep in a Giant Food parking lot (I … Continue reading

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The Lifestyle of Homelessness I


I spent the greater part of last night searching for Tyler Perry interviews to find out just how long this brotha was homeless. Many people make grandiose statements that explain my long suffering. They believe that it is the path to … Continue reading

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How to parent a homeless child- Building Trust


For many of you who have followed this blog, and are familiar with my story, you understand that I have endured some hardships in business that put me in a place of being homeless. As a result of this situation, … Continue reading

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Press Release: Announcer chosen to introduce Ressurrection Graves at Inaugural Book Signing


April 23rd, 2011 is a day that no one at the Arlington Central Library 1015 North Quincy Street Arlington Virginia, will ever forget, especially not Ressurrection Graves, author of the her debut memoir, Identity Crisis, Identity Christ Is: A Journey … Continue reading

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Family Separation: Insanity or Sound Mind


In a rather disturbing set of events this morning, I have choices to make. I brought my daughter to school, with my gas light on. The gas tank was UNDER E and I put my last $4.50 in there. It … Continue reading

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Remembering Dave Duerson


This is most certainly NOT my favorite picture of me, but a great pic with Dave! And here is the business man, Dave Russell Duerson. We know that Dave was an NFL star but we want him to be remembered … Continue reading

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Adventures in Homelessness


It was a chilling night. Hypothermia cold so it felt. The temperature was 43 degrees in my car. Back in 1999 when I aspired to be a full time poet, before people told me I would never make money doing … Continue reading

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Can Married People Work Together?


Let’s talk about relationships! It seems to be everyone’s favorite subject whether they want to admit it or not. We have to relate to others and discovering how to co-exist is vitally important to our spiritual, mental, physical and especially … Continue reading

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Finding a Job in 2011: I may not have the “Golden Voice” like Ted Williams but Give me a break! Part Two


Let’s Continue… That is exactly why I have applied for positions that highlight entrepreneurship and the arts or business positions that allow me the freedom to focus on marketing including website content, newsletters,communications, press releases and other related work. Floyd … Continue reading

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Finding a Job in 2011: I may not have the “Golden Voice” like Ted Williams but Give me a break! Part One


We have heard of the number of Americans unemployed. We have constant reminders of percentages. When they are speaking badly about the president or economic patterns, we hear it in the numbers. When we are hearing it in the positive … Continue reading

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Tips for Homeless people – Part Three


In the last two Tips for Homeless People blogs, I covered 10 tips to help you navigate through the Department of Human Services based on my experiences in more than one state, and more than one jurisdiction in each state. … Continue reading

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