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The Season of the BENCHWARMERS.
I started feeling it last year. The feeling grew, and grew, and GREW some more. Now it's at a fever pitch. I was walking around my house...
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Mar 93 min read
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UNDIVIDED ATTENTION
It had been a very long day. I was doing what I do at the end of a long day. Once my family is asleep and there are no more requests or...
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Dec 3, 20246 min read
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SHADOW BOXING
Before I went to bed I prayed, but not like I usually do. I prayed with a different level of sincerity. It's not that I'm ever insincere....
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Oct 15, 20244 min read
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DEPARTURE FROM THE RAT RACE
It started in November. Or maybe it was October. But one day, a trickle down effect started, and it just did not stop. Epiphany after...
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Feb 8, 20243 min read
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From Changing To CHANGED
It was my second day out of town. Alone..... With no family...... No kids...... No requests or duties...... 3 1/2 full days of "ME TIME"....
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Dec 18, 20234 min read
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NO SUCH THING AS COUPLE'S GOALS
Today we celebrate 14 years of marriage. FOUR-TEEN. Whew. It seems like it all went by so fast. One day I was holding a bouquet, the next...
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Nov 14, 20238 min read
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IT's A SPIRITUAL BABY. Baby.
In July of 2022 I went for an early morning walk. It was nothing out of the norm. I did it often. On occasion I'd skip the drive to the...
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Oct 30, 20238 min read
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SEEING BEYOND WHAT WE SEE
Beginning in Genesis 37, the Bible begins the account of Joseph sharing two very profound dreams that he had with his brothers. As the...
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Sep 22, 20234 min read
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LATE Bloomers
It was the end of service. The sound of worship filled the sanctuary, and people were in a moment with God. People all over were at...
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Aug 16, 20234 min read
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July Fashion Focus - Summer Transitional Pieces
Believe it or not, we're mid-summer. I hate to break it to you. But it will all be over sooner than we think. You can already see signs...
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Jul 15, 20234 min read
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THE WAITING ROOM - Releasing His Own
It was our usual Thursday night church prayer session. Everything was pretty normal. Encourage the people..... Take prayer requests........
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Jun 4, 20233 min read
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CITY WIDE PRAYER SERVICE
It was s regular Saturday afternoon in March. I was taking a very rare nap. (I haven't taken regular naps since having children in 2002.)...
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May 1, 20233 min read
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April's Blog Fashion Focus - "Spring Collaboration with House of Izzi"
I've been a busy little beaver. I'm always working....always thinking...and keeping my creative juices flowing. I'm truly grateful for...
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Apr 28, 20233 min read
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The Beauty of Sacrifice
Sacrifice can often feel like a four letter word. It never really feels good to do, especially if you've already sacrificed so much. But...
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Mar 10, 20234 min read
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Black History Month and The Things That Keep You Up At Night
Most times I write about things that are warm and fuzzy. I'm humorous. People love humor. I write humorous things too. But every now...
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Feb 27, 202312 min read
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New Looks! - Shaunee Brannan and House of Izzi - February Fashion Blog Focus
As a part of my design collaboration with House of Izzi, I have been able to create African inspired, ethnic and boho looks that are a...
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Feb 19, 20233 min read
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With or Without a Date - Valentine's Day Looks
So, this wasn't supposed to end up being a blog. I'd told myself that I was only pulling together a few looks and that would be the end...
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Feb 11, 20234 min read
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CAMOUFLAGE - The New Neutral - January Fashion Blog Focus
One night I was laid up with a bag of Skinny Pop and fruit snacks simultaneously watching one of my shows AND scrolling through TikTok...
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Jan 22, 20233 min read
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Babe. Where Is My Pie?
I was 8 months pregnant with Haven, my first born. I was in good health, happy, and excited about her impending arrival. But I was ready...
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Jan 17, 20237 min read
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Texting God
8:30pm is the golden hour of the day. It is the time that I put my girls to bed. It's the time where the random requests stop, duties...
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Dec 12, 20224 min read
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