Tag Archives: New Year

Taking Hold of Your Future: Networking with the Right People


Somewhere inside me, I know they always wanted me. Maybe they just got lost! – August Rush I think I know why I may be hard to connect to for some people, aspiring business people and lack-luster networking business owners … Continue reading

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What Have You Learned This Year?


Every year my personal tradition when celebrating my birthday is to gather my coolest connections around me and ask a very important question. We schedule time to discuss a range of open topics, many times my connections are meeting for … Continue reading

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Wishy-Washy Friends: Dismiss them or Keep them


“When someone shows you who they are, believe them”-Dr. Maya Angelou This quote appears far too often in my life in fact I think because it is something I base my morals and beliefs off of.  It is my challenger. … Continue reading

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Teen Blog Contributor: Words of Wisdom from a Teenage Perspective


Introduction Dae’Jah Cymone is a new Teen Contributor for my blog. She will talk about teen perspectives that can help us parents be more effective guides and leaders. In the spirit of collaboration, I have allowed Dae’Jah Cymone to come … Continue reading

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NEW YEAR’S LOVE RESOLUTION


Are you tired of making New Year’s Resolutions that you know you will not keep. These self-serving resolutions have good intentions but will you be able to make all the necessary life changes to accommodate them? I have a resolution … Continue reading

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What I’ve Learned This Year III – MY BDAY/NYE BLOG


This New Year’s Eve think about all that was gained in this year, the knowledge, power and strength from understanding that you acquired through trial and error. How to attract a relationship that inspires the real you is a blog … Continue reading

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Will the Church Help Child Sexual Abuse Survivors with Mental Illness?


I was in church one time and the pastor said, “Give God your truth and he’ll give you his!” This statement has always stuck with me. My truth is that I am grateful for the blessings that he’s given me. … Continue reading

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Is it a SIN to miss Watch Night Service? Part One


I grew up in Arlington, Virginia, but I never went to church there. I have always attended church in Washington DC. My birthday is December 31 and for the life of me, I could not understand the reason why I … Continue reading

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December 31 – Last Words for 2010


My BIRTHDAY!!! Alert the News… Call the Media… 12/31/2010 At the end of 2009, I desperately wanted 2010 to come, citing that it had to be a better year than before however, it didn’t seem much different. Everything I hoped … Continue reading

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