musings – From the Desk of an Author

One ship left

I used to watch my kids play video games. Their games are far more complicated than any of the games I grew up playing, and they don’t have to leave home play. They experience the highs and lows of game play in the comfort of their own space. I suppose that that’s why the anxietyContinue reading “One ship left”

No, no, no, I want a do over

Man, I saw a post asking what I’d tell my 15 year old self, if given the chance. Many things cross my mind, but the main thing would be that I am loved. And just before the moment was over, I’d tell myself who not to trust. It would be excellent if we could haveContinue reading “No, no, no, I want a do over”

Put in the Work

Excellence Requires discipline. Discipline Requires Focus. Focus is the ability to shut out the din of the noise of chaos. You do that by humming the song that’s in your heart. Don’t hear a song? Make one up and move to it. Yes, “dance your way out of your constrictions”.Rejoice in the LORD always. Again,Continue reading “Put in the Work”

Finite

It occurs to me that most people arguably speak as though our language is filled with finite expressions. Finite: having limits or bounds; (verb) having a specific tense, number, and person. I won’t make this long, just know that my love of language goes deep. It’s why I choose to allow my heavenly Father toContinue reading “Finite”

Passing

By now you’ve heard about the professor who “passed” as a black woman for many years. I’m not made at her … she’s lived what she was trying to teach. She has a better understanding of what the protests and kneeling is truly about. On the flip side, it shows that Black is truly aContinue reading “Passing”

Sexual Wampum ~ 3.1

I listened intently as the speaker spoke about the dangers of sex outside of commitment. He named the usual suspects, pregnancy, std, sin. SIGH I was disappointed. They all leave out the least obvious. No one seems to remember that sex is the most intimate thing two people can do together. It is literally openingContinue reading “Sexual Wampum ~ 3.1”

Random Musings

I don’t get many comments on my posts, and the stats say that not many people read or share them … (A BIG THANK YOU TO THE ONES WHO’VE SUBSCRIBED).I believe it’s because I haven’t been as constant as I should have been in the past. I’m working to erase that by scheduling times toContinue reading “Random Musings”

…of all the lies I’ve told…

Lies come in varying colors, shapes, and sizes. The most popular ones are white and tiny in size. They seem to be the most digestible. They are utilized by humans of all ages. These, often used to protect, can also transform into the largest of them all the BALD FACE… or BOLDFACE… depending on whatContinue reading “…of all the lies I’ve told…”

Marriage 2.1 (Prized Wampum)

Today, I was asked by a random stranger if I enjoyed being married. I told her that I am very happy. She looked puzzled and stated that she’d heard that it’s hard and like being in prison. I told her that it is hard in that you have to overlook a lot and to removeContinue reading “Marriage 2.1 (Prized Wampum)”

Exciting Things Happening!

Apologies for the absence, things are moving and shaking and developing! barbaras-daughter.myshopify.com Check it out…. read the blog….. comment on your favorite.