I Stand Accused by Monica Frazier Anderson is a great novel outlining the details of a poor families strife. James was the eldest of nine children. Growing up he had to share a room, bed, clothes and everything he ever owned. Ready and willing to help his mother out to the fullest, James had to…
James Adams is an optometrist living in Shreveport, Louisiana by way of Jefferson, Texas. As the eldest of nine children, he was always the responsible one, the go-to guy for his family. I STAND ACCUSED by Monica Frazier Anderson examines the affects of the sins of the father, whether negative or positive. James’ life…
I hate backseat drivers don’t you? No matter how hard you try their annoying voices are always in the back of your head-literally. I have two adult children. They’ve transitioned from asking me “are we there yet?” over and over to asking “are you sure you can park here legally” over and over. Just as…
Unlike some reviewers, fans, prognosticators, and haters, I actually read all 444-pages of the #1 New York Times best-selling book, “The Help,” by Kathyrn Stockett. “The Help” tells the story of relationships between black maids and their white employers during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. The fact that the author is white and…
My intro to hang gliding class on Saturday was the experience of a lifetime. You are not too old to sprout wings! I’d take a couple of Advil first, however. Carpe diem, Cougars!
This is my quick and dirty on suppression. No I don’t mean oppression as in not being allowed to vote or get a formal education. Nor, do I mean repression as in memory inhibition like the unconscious exclusion of painful memories. I mean conscious suppression of your emotions, thoughts, and desires to make the people…
The word “cougar” has traditionally referred to a powerful and graceful member of the Felidae family. Now, the definition has inexplicably changed from “big cat” to “aging sex kitten.” This popular tendency to define self-reliant women by their sensuality instead of their success is just wrong. If you disagree, show me ONE stereotypically unattractive or…
Cougars understand that “to whom much is given…much is required” or, as I like to say, “You must pay the taxes on your title.” After family, community service is my preferred way to pass it forward. Last year, I launched a community service initiative called Austin’s Black Newcomers Association (ABNA), in my new hometown, Austin,…
Do the people in your inner circle prop you up or tear you down? If they’re not constructive, they are destructive. For peace and productivity, surround yourself with positive, encouraging people!
I said it. Make sure you pronounce my name right when you repeat my advice. I prefer moe-nee-ka. Monica says, give up. Throw in the towel. Call it quits. Sayonara, Zetusubou-Sensei. Chunk up them deuces. Yes, dearest, Santa is not coming and for my last blog of 2010, I’m strongly suggesting you stop trying PERIOD….
