The Freshmen ABCs
I was invited to give a Welcome Week speech at VCU and the occasion provided a great opportunity for me to reflect on my college
Read the postMy Natural Hair Journey
When I was born on September 14, 1980 in Ravenna, Ohio my Afro was, in large part, unremarkable. It was expected. It was natural.
Read the postHow to Clear Your Mind to Get Things Done
Contaminated time is your enemy. Think of those tainted moments you spend worrying about one thing when you should be focused on
Read the postAsk Maya: Self Care vs. Self Absorption
Dear Maya, How do you stop putting everyone else’s needs and happiness before your own, yet still be considered a caring
Read the postMake Every Day a Play Day
“We’re in a society where we have to justify play. But play reminds you of your better self and how happy you can be. In
Read the postCan Reading Local Cure My Amazon Addiction?
Here’s my confession. I buy 90% of my books from Amazon (gulp!), even as I diligently link to Indiebound.org on my blog to
Read the postHow to Organize Your Greeting Cards Because You Care
Greeting cards are a wonderful way to express appreciation for the people in your life–if you can pick one up before the
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