Today was the first day I wore my diamond wedding ring to work in 4 years. Most recently, I left the world of administration to return to teaching. This has been the best decision I’ve made in a long time. I was an assistant principal for four years. As a teacher for 10 years, IContinue reading “A Teacher Tomorrow”
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Fashion on a Budget
Bookies want to look cute too…lol I remember when I was a poor little girl in Orangeburg. The only places we had to shop at were Roses and Kmart. I used to read fashion magazines and imagine the clothes I wanted to wear. My favorites were Delia’s and Teen Vogue. Clueless and Boomerang were myContinue reading “Fashion on a Budget”
Dreamville Festival
Raleigh, NC Synopsis: The second annual Dreamville Festival will once again provide a thoughtfully-curated, multi-stage music event from J. Cole, who himself was raised in nearby Fayetteville, North Carolina. The festival offers an opportunity for J. Cole to give back to his home state that has helped shape the artist he has become with aContinue reading “Dreamville Festival”
BLOCKED
As an administrator, I often tell the kids to block whomever is bothering them on social media or on their cell phone. The funny thing is, in real life, I have a hard time blocking people. I am often told that I’m too nice. It’s true. I try to listen to everyone’s perspective and giveContinue reading “BLOCKED”
We Lit
As you know, I love Charlotte. I’m pretty sure I say that in every blog I write. Well, here it is again. One of the other reasons I love Charlotte, besides the weather and lovely summer activities, is because of my friends. When the pandemic first began, we were all stuck in the house. WhileContinue reading “We Lit”
Author Spotlight: Author Bailey Gee
Tell Us About Yourself I’m Bailey. I wrote poetry based on my experience living with mental health issues. I have been writing since I was a small child. Writing has always been an escape for me. I fell in love with poetry in high school. What accomplishment are you most proud of? The accomplishment I’mContinue reading “Author Spotlight: Author Bailey Gee”
Culture, Diversity, and the Elderly
Originally posted on September 9, 2021 by Bel Canzo If someone asked me what I think about the difference between my culture and America’s culture at this moment, I would probably cry. In Brazil, my country, we usually take care of our parents when they are not able to take care of themselves anymore. I wrote about this before, butContinue reading “Culture, Diversity, and the Elderly”
San Diego: Choosing Happiness
If I could travel all the time, I would. I won’t bore you by telling you how much I enjoy traveling. You can tell from my Instagram pages and Tiktok. I prefer beaches to cities, but I’d do either or. So, this adventure takes place in the beautiful city of San Diego. The plus is,Continue reading “San Diego: Choosing Happiness”
My First Time
I never thought I’d be where I am today.
Booked: A Novel
“Many years ago, a life was taken and it changed everything.”
Shana Hannibal 