In My Own Words, Lifestyle

Due Date-Versary

Today is my Due Date-Versary. Had my body done its basic, biologically female task of staying pregnant five years ago, I would be celebrating my child's fifth birthday. Instead, I'm focusing on the happiness in my life. The joys I have today because I had a miscarriage instead of a baby.

Blog + Dog, Lifestyle

Welcome to the Family

Welcome to the Family. This is not an April Fools' joke. It is real life. Five weeks ago, our lives changed dramatically by a split second decision of mine. A week later, our lives changed even more. Today, we're proud, happy, and tired parents of quite the circus. Dylan, RaeAnna, one rescue dog, a former street dog, and thirteen miracle puppies.

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11… Books for Women’s History Month

I don't celebrate Women's History Month in my reading list like I celebrate other heritage months because almost everything I read is devoted to women and our stories. If you're looking for inspiration, here are eleven great books by, for, and about women!

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11… Black Writers I LOVE

I would not be the person I am today without these authors, their stories, the characters, and the challenges they gave me to face in the mirror and the world. Black authors have done more to open my mind than any other demographic.