This month I think I am going to focus on those reality shows that I go to.
When I need to chill and not think too much I watch The Great British Baking Show. I mean imagine a group of Brits in a tent making all kinds of things. It has broaden my knowledge of baked goods. Given me some ideas of things to try. But mainly it is just entertaining to watch these people bake stuff in a tent.
I mean I never thought this would be a fun think to do. But it is nice to watch.
or at least carry the bag for him! You can shop my Vida Store at UPP Creative on Vida
This month I remind you to have a grateful heart all month, not just on the designated day. Instead of looking for new stuff to make us better, lets look at what we already have.
Be grateful. There are Tess, Tanks, Crews, Sweats and Hoodies. You can order at Grateful Heart
I am most grateful for those amazing writers and artists that have share their words with the world over the past couple of centuries. Even though they have not been lauded, people of color have been telling their truths for as long as we have been in the world.
Alexander Dumas, Phillis Wheatley, Simon of Cyrene, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Priscilla Shirer, Nat Turner, James Baldwin, Cora Jakes Coleman, Maya Angelou, Lorraine Hansberry, Ntzoke Shange, August Wilson, Nelson Mandela, J California Cooper, Lecrae.
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Psalms 103:2
I spend much of my time thinking about what I want and need. It is time to focus on what I have and be grateful. Making the invisible, a little more visible.
The smell of dust burning as the radiator comes on for the first time. The hiss of the steam as it comes out of the pipes for the first time of the season. I am grateful for a warm spot.
It was narrated in her own voice. Audrey Hepburn. It is on NetFlix. Worth the time.
I love to draw. It is a great way to tell a story or capture a moment.
I believe stories can be told in many ways and use a variety of methods to uplift, inform and educate about African Americans and people of color.
We should tell our own stories.
You can visit Art Pal and see some of my work.
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Dancing During the Storm Vol 2
Dancing During The Storm is a collection of short stories that represent people dealing with the storms of life. There are times when we have to decide are we going to lay down or fight. All of these stories tell of people who are either coming out of, in the middle of or going into a storm. In this second volume, the stories deal with justice, women’s issues and deception.
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