Even before the worldwide discussion on racial disparities, being a black woman in my America required a special type of superpower. I wasn’t born with it but acquiring this strength was part of the daily curriculum in survival for girls who looked like me. I thought my special ability was only useful for certain people…
I hope to be remembered as a mother, care provider, advocate, activist, author, speaker, and friend. I will not be remembered…
“Never Close Your Heart” the Joy and Pain of Life Dr. Monica Anderson won our hearts as a witty columnist for the Star-Telegram 25 years ago. She often shared humorous moments form everyday life that made readers smile, shake their heads or actually laugh out loud… Click the link and scroll over to page 5…
Chloe X Halle recently broke the internet doing the Buss It Challenge so I thought, “Why not?” Stop laughing. Sure, my knees are older than Chloe and Halle combined but I started my challenge with stretches, random trips to the fridge, and self-talk. Sometimes my inner voice is rather critical though. So what happened was…
I’m embarrassed but I have a confession. I lost 350 of my 365 heavyweight rounds with 2020…BUT I’m still standing. I also learned 3 critical life lessons that I will never forget. 1. Instant mashed potatoes can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner and they don’t seem to spoil. 2. If you have made…
Hope is never false. Vision boards motivate you. Throughout the year they remind you of the what, why, where, and how of your dreams. Sometimes the “when” takes longer than a year but, thankfully, dreams don’t have an expiration date. In this video, I share why it took four years to reach one of my…
A snooty, wealthy suburban housewife in an electronic ankle monitor and a 10-year old who gets into his grandmother’s edible brownies? Really? During a virtual meeting with A Good Read Book Club recently, I was asked how I came up with the plot for my novel. I tried to explain but really, the characters in…
Don’t let anyone force you to compromise who you are for money. Not a company, not a companion, not a movement. Stick to your ideals. Value your values. At the end of the day, you will sleep better having done the right thing for the right reason.
This has been an unexpected year for all of us but we are now in our last month of 2020. What is stopping you from finishing out this year strong?? You can do it! Push through and don’t give up hope!
Read an excerpt and order your copy today on Amazon.com https://amzn.to/37iomh2 Never Close Your Heart by Monica F. Anderson All Faith Henry wanted was peace. She gave up almost everything to have it. She resigned from her position as mayor, filed for divorce, and sold her dream home, vowing no job or man would ever…
