Random Thoughts from ShortyRandom Thoughts from Shorty
Why are some gospel songs so long? I know the artist is feeling his/her work, but the listening audience is not having that same feeling. Are adults really smarter than[...]
Month: February 2010
My Confidence is ReturningMy Confidence is Returning
I completed my 6th speech at Toastmasters on Saturday. Only four more to go before I earn my Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB). I will have that before the end of[...]
Dr. Margaret Burroughs GalleryDr. Margaret Burroughs Gallery
I had the opportunity to attend the dedication for Dr. Margaret Burroughs Gallery at South Shore Cultural Center on yesterday. Check out my story and multimedia skills at Go Shorty:[...]
Read My Guest Blog Post at Pen & ProsperRead My Guest Blog Post at Pen & Prosper
Check out my first guest blog post, 6 Essential Tools for Writers, at Pen & Prosper: http://penandprosper.blogspot.com/2010/02/guest-post-marcie-hill-six-essential.html[...]
Getting REEEAAAL Close to My GoldGetting REEEAAAL Close to My Gold
I had the opportunity to share my business idea with a couple businessmen whose opinions I respect. One person helped me flesh out my idea while the other helped to[...]
The Mental State of Black People in AmericaThe Mental State of Black People in America
The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Based on this definition alone,[...]
Communication BreakdownCommunication Breakdown
I talk a lot. I write a lot. But I think I messed up what could have been a cool relationship by not talking. Although I care not to share[...]
Issue #2: I Just Want to CurseIssue #2: I Just Want to Curse
Warning: If profanity offends you, leave NOW! For those of you visiting my blog for the first time, using profanity in my writings is not my norm. However, for my[...]
Cool Sites for Writing PromptsCool Sites for Writing Prompts
Check out the following sites for writing prompts. http://allwritingideas.com/ – This site hasn’t been updated lately but the picture writing prompts are pretty. http://www.creativewritingprompts.com/ http://www.writersdigest.com/WritingPrompts http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/prompts.html# I’m about to check[...]
Issue #1: You’re So DisciplinedIssue #1: You’re So Disciplined
How is this is a problem? Being disciplined is stressful. Now, this is one box I am NOT trying to break out of. I’m trying to master it in all[...]