What up A Fresh Voice readers? I’m sure you noticed that I was on a long hiatus this year. You may have asked, “Where’s the fresh view?” Well, I was tied up. For good reason, though. In fact, it’s one of the best things that’s happened in my life time. I got married y’all! God…
Tag: Family
Christmas Day
I shed a tear this morning. I heard mom Mom upstairs in the kitchen finishing preparing the meal. Eventually, I rolled over, grabbed my phone, and checked Facebook (I need to break out of this habit). Facebook memories usually give me a good chance to see who deleted me. My political and social views don’t line up, so I get…
Feeling Accomplished
Do you ever have one of those days where you don’t feel accomplished? I mean that type of day where no matter how much you get done, there is 10 times more to complete. The days where life is overwhelming. Work. Kids. People. School. Homework. Gym (Sun’s out. Guns out!). Church. Cooking. Cleaning. Laundry. Cutting…
Everything is Okay
Grief is a complex emotion. If there’s anything that stuck with me from my Adulthood and Aging classes, it’s that one fact. People grieve differently. Some eat. Others sleep. Some may cry. Or they’ll pick up a new habit to fill the void they feel in their heart. People become angry and defensive; unanswered questions and…
The 4th of July
Today is the 4th of July, America’s independence day. People across the country will gather together, fire up the grills, make succulent food, pull out the slip-n-slides, light off fireworks, and have fun with family and friends. Pray for a sunny day because rain on the 4th is a downer. People want to be outside…
Sunday Morning
Today is Sunday, and I can’t wait to do one thing: Praise God!! The last time I was in church was last Sunday. We had some work done on Gospel Tabernacle (cheap plug), so Pastor canceled weekly services. This was my first completely free week (Sunday-Sunday) in a very long time. I filled it with…
I Resolve
New Year’s Resolutions are a crock. Yeah I said it. They are a sham. Why? Because very few people actually keep them. What’s the point in resolving to do anything that you won’t complete? Every year people vow to stop eating sweets, stop drinking soda, go to the gym, whatever the case may be. However,…
The Rebirth of Christmas
In my household, Christmas is a big deal. Especially Christmas Eve. My grandmother would be cooking and baking delicious foods that you could only taste through smell. My mother and aunt would lock themselves in a room to wrap gifts because procrastination. I sit in the basement watching TV and bubbling with excitement for the next morning. My…
At the Table
My fondest memories of my family come when we are sitting at the table. Happiness, laughter and joy fill the room as we strengthen our bond through jovial conversation. Stories are passed from one generation to another. Our sitting doesn’t always have to involve food. Granddaddy sits on his computer writing his Bible study and…
Sundays
I hear the phrase Sunday fun day a great deal lately. It’s a phrase that suggests the first day of the week (or last day of the weekend) is filled with relaxation and enjoyment. This isn’t always the case, but for the most part people try to chill out. Sundays are about time spent with…
The Blame Game
I love kids!! Truly. I love children. They are innocent creatures that have the whole world ahead of them. They have big dreams, wide smiles, infectious laughter, loving hugs, and energy for days. I can’t wait until I have kids of my own. My love for children is why it pains me to see all…
This Whole Writing Thing
This one is a really quick one. I never thought I would dig writing. I figured I would create a blog because I tend to post long Facebook statuses regarding social issues. I told my cousin that I was thinking about starting a blog. She candidly replied, “Well it’s about time!” Thanks cuzzo. So here…
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