Relentless Times
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Title: Flipping Through Life:
How the art of flipping connects us to our past and shapes our future perspectives. Cleaning out my property recently had me feeling like Fred Sanford from the hit show Sanford and Son. The clutter, the nostalgia, and the treasure trove of odds and ends reminded me of all the flipping I’ve done through the…
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The Zebra’s Fight:
A Lesson in Sticking to the Plan, Staying the Course, and Fighting for Victory The savannah holds lessons that transcend its vast expanse. Watching a lion battle a zebra is more than a display of predator and prey—it’s a metaphor for life’s unyielding challenges. As I witnessed this zebra’s struggle for survival, it mirrored the…
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When Murphy Comes Knocking:
How to Embrace Life’s Unpredictable Blows Life has a way of humbling us just when we think we’ve got it all together. It’s the universal truth we’d all rather avoid: no matter how carefully we plan, prepare, or organize, there’s always that moment when life decides to test our resilience. It might be a project…
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One Year Later:
How the 2025 LA Fires Strengthened a City’s Resolve A little over a year ago, the skies over Los Angeles turned an eerie orange, and its residents faced a catastrophe that would become etched in their collective memory. The great fires of 2025 swept through neighborhoods, leaving thousands displaced, countless homes destroyed, and a city…
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No Heart & No Soul on Bourbon Street
The Day SiriusXM’s Heart & Soul Host, Michelle Wright, Sold Me a Pound of BS at Essence Festival Bourbon Street is more than a stretch of road; it’s a living, breathing experience. It’s where the rhythm of music intertwines with the pulse of life, and for me, it’s where ambition and opportunity once converged. On…
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Never Giving Up:
A Universal Lesson from Cher’s Wisdom” LaTonya was watching Cher receive her flowers at an older Rock and Roll Hall of Fame event when I caught the moment. The iconic artist, radiating grace and triumph, said something that hit like a thunderclap. “I’ve been through so many ups and downs, but I never gave up.…
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Taking Control of Your Story:
Empowering Authors to Thrive Beyond the Publishing Deal The publishing world can be unpredictable. One day, your publisher is your partner in bringing your work to the masses; the next, they might cease operations, leaving authors scrambling to reclaim control of their stories. A recent example involves Infinity Publishing and Fast Pencil abruptly halting book…
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The Impostor’s Journey: From Doubt to Dominance
In the journey of life, many of us begin feeling like impostors—outsiders looking in, questioning our worth, and doubting whether we belong. For some, this feeling fades with time. For others, it becomes the driving force behind transformation. My journey has evolved through three distinct stages: starting as an impostor trying to find my way,…
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Old School Hustle in a New School World:
As an old-school novelist whose roots stretch back to the gritty grind of the 90s and early 2000s, my journey has been anything but linear. I’ve seen the literary world transform from a place where books were sold hand-to-hand on the streets to a digital marketplace that thrives on algorithms, social media trends, and viral…
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The Two Sides of Christmas:
My Gentle Hug and a Raised Fist For some, Christmas is a magical time. It’s a season of Santa and Rudolph, of sparkling lights and warm traditions that transport us to a world where joy reigns supreme and anything seems possible. We set out cookies for Santa, write lists for gifts we hope to find…