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My Three Daily Practices
There are 3 daily practices that I MUST do to help me rid my body of physical, emotional and spiritual toxins: 1 - I must laugh. Before I go to bed, I watch a few funny videos on YouTube. Or, I spend some time in conversation with those I know will make me see the...
The Best Way to Be Inclusive Is To…
I belong to a few groups on Facebook. In some, I post more frequently than I do here. Sometimes, I post the same thing in a few active groups just to see the response. In some groups, I get no likes, no replies and no shares. In others, there are multiple comments and...
Don’t Judge Me Based on What You See
I'm a first generation Black Canadian of Jamaican decent who is heterosexual, Christian, red "small-c" conservative, urbanite who grew up in an affluent neighbourhood and can speak French (my 2nd language). Assumptions will be made about: My stance on gay marriage due...
If You Have a David Anointing, Don’t Be Distracted By Those With a Saul Mentality
A pastor spoke this to me last night. I know this will bless someone... You have a David anointing. It was spoken over you when you were young. And the Sauls in your life know this, so they're trying to discourage and defeat you. They're angry at you, not because of...
What You Can Ask at a Networking Event Instead of “So What Do You Do?”
"I am a mischievous, curious storyteller who illuminates stories in a fun, playful and emotional way so I can shine and bring joy to the world." That's how I answer the question, "So, what do you do?" My answer often leaves people pondering or confused. "I'm sorry,...
I Tried Adult Colouring Books & I Hate Them
About a year ago, I started seeing a new trend. Adult colouring books! At first, I thought they were, well, you know, "adult" colouring books. Like, in terms of A LOT of skin and birthday suits. But I've been educated! I bought my first adult colouring book last...
Even When I’m Late, I’m First – Why Punctuality Is So Important to Me
Here's what one of my sisters said to me the other day: Even when I'm late, I'm first." This is an issue for me and my sisters; we're early for everything... We're not on time. We're never late. We're early. By 15-minutes. We were raised by a man who was a farmer and...
How I Survived the Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox (Includes Meal Plan)
In late October, a picture of me was posted on Facebook. I had emceed my friend's celebration event and my other friend, Emmanuel Lopez, caught a photo of me from the side. My arms looked meaty... I hated how I looked. So, that's when I knew I had to do something...
Pictures of Some Greater Toronto Area Vacant Target Locations
I've been fascinated by the demise of retail and brands. None has arrested my attention more than the collapse of Target in Canada. It's an iconic brand south of the border... In the United States, Target is thriving. Many Canadians cross the border to shop at what's...