HURRICANNE IAN
In all the years we owned a place in SW Florida, I couldn't help but note the harm a potential hurricane could inflict upon the cute,...
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Welcome! I’m Kamyra. Through my writing and speaking, I use humor and belly button gazing to share insight into children, marriage, families, parenthood, and trying hard to get it all right.
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9/11 THEN & NOW
Twenty years ago, three commercial planes were hijacked and used as bombs to attack the U.S. Pentagon and New York City World Trade...
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CURRENT IT TOPIC - Damn you!
I know. I have to weigh in on the Cosby sentence. Social media friends solicited my opinion. Why not? Everyone else has. I...
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CURRENT IT TOPIC - A Few Things About the U.S. Tennis Open Women's Finals That Broke My Heart
- A man's dented ego ruined an excellent sporting event - A woman of proven integrity who's constantly monitored for infractions, being...
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Don’t I don't know what happened in Philadelphia, but I do know this. One evening, I exited the elevator of our high-rise N.Y.C. condo,...
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Sooo the Ugandan hotel workers are being praised for remaining calm and not physically defending themselves while being attacked by a...
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MY TWO CENTS ON THE CURRENT IT TOPIC
There's a lot of chatter regarding this family's business. There are three camps: 1) The child support sum ($3 million per year) is...
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ABOUT LAST NIGHT - The Hate U Give (THUG)
Teen Boy loves this book by Angie Thomas. On his recommendation, Mommy and Grams read it. The movie adaption of the book was released on...
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CURRENT IT TOPIC - My Inarticulate 2 Cents
Yesterday's horrific terrorist act in Florida evoked a tsunami of emotion across the United States of America. At least, I hope it does....
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THE PROTESTOR WHO WASN'T
A weird thing happened Saturday morning. When our walking group entered the pre-race area for a debut 5K, the race participants were in...
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CURRENT IT TOPIC - P&G Ad
What do you think❓ The conversations we have but don't want to... that's 'The Talk.' Scenes of black parents openly sharing truths about...
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NO, SHE DIDN'T - 5 Minutes on An It Topic
Warning: Generalizations and stereotypes follow. Face it. Middle-aged and older Black people have conflicting feelings regarding Michael...
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JR. TEEN's HEART
Jr. Teen's heart is set on attending Morehouse College as two of his brothers did. Fine with me. I'm not invested in his choice. It's no...
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I WONDER
I wonder how those who believed the below felt when proven wrong. - The earth is flat - Women aren't suited for big business and politics...
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BEARING WITNESS - Welcome to America
This past weekend, there was a plethora of news footage covering previously border-detained travelers who were reunited with loved ones....
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BEARING WITNESS - Marching Down The Avenue
In the U.S.A., people have the right to protest peacefully in the streets. This concept is fundamental to democracy. Today, there will be...
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BEARING WITNESS - Selective Feminist Rage
I'm still sitting in the comfy chair waiting for the slew of angry Casey Affleck posts. Is it OK when he does it? Did you see his movie?...
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MARCHERS
Marchers, Thank you for stepping up for the time when: - a male colleague repeatedly sexually harassed me, and the supervisor I reported...
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BEARING WITNESS - President Obama, The Great Divider
Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States of America, has repeatedly been accused of dividing the country. Before his...
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BEARING WITNESS - Integrity & Kindness
Will not stoop Will not stop Can't be forced to be ugly Can't be forced to commit isms Willing to be uncomfortable Willing to sacrifice...
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