5 Inspirational Quotes by Women

5 Inspirational Quotes by Women A Middle of the Month Pick Me Up Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.  –Judy Garland   It is this belief in a power larger than myself and other than myself, which allows me to venture into the unknown and even the unknowable.  — Maya Angelou   You never find yourself until you face the truth.  –Pearl Bailey   If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.  –Katharine Hepburn   Woman must not accept; she must challenge.  She must not be awed by … Continue reading 5 Inspirational Quotes by Women

Asking Sunshine: Waiting to Be Married

Asking Sunshine… Hi Sunshine! I have been seeing the same guy since my junior year in college and we are now almost 30. I want to start a family once we are married, but the last 5 years he has said “next year, my question is how do I get him to understand time is ticking or should I just wait? Dear Waiting To Be Married.. If I give it to you straight, then a few sentences in you may be upset with me because I’m not giving you the answer you expect.  I say this because every situation is … Continue reading Asking Sunshine: Waiting to Be Married

Poetry Moment Paul Laurence Dunbar

Poetry was a part of my self-discovery and cultural appreciation from a very young age.  When I was younger i searched for Black poets and stumbled onto the name Paul Laurence Dunbar.  Although Dunbar is best know for his Black dialectic verses; he was also authored novels, short stories and poetry without this theme that has been largely overlooked… Enjoy one of my favorite poems by Dunbar The Sum A little dreaming by the way, A little toiling day by day; A little pain, a little strife, A little joy,–and that is life. A little short-lived summer’s morn, When joy … Continue reading Poetry Moment Paul Laurence Dunbar

5 Inspirational Quotes by Women

5 Inspirational Quotes by Women A Middle of the Month Pick Me Up   I know God will not give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish that He didn’t trust me so much.–Mother Theresa   A woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself. —Susan B. Anthony   Love is a great beautifier.   –Louisa May Alcott   How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.   —Anne Frank If you want the rainbow, you’ve got to put up with the rain.  –Dolly … Continue reading 5 Inspirational Quotes by Women