I once wondered what was more important in a relationship: love or like. The word “love” is thrown around so much that it has as much value as an American dollar these days. Well, during my interview with Maurice and Diane Knight, I got my answer which also happens to be the glue that has…
Author: Ms. Marcie
I am a writer, blogger, trainer and author who loves sharing little known and unknown facts.
Marcie’s Discovery: Stylistic Devises
While writing a story to post on ezinearticles.com, I wanted to know the term for consective words that begin the same letters. These are alliterations. As I conducted more research, I found a listing of stylistic devises including litolites and onomatopoeia. Do you know what those are? Stylistic devises add life to stories, essays and…
Compliments from Missie Hahn
I just wanted to share the following compliment that one of my volunteer writers for As NOT Seen on TV shared with me. She made me blush. “Marcie, I swear you get your hands on my articles and POOF, just like that, they’re magically changed into a beautiful, inspiring story. I don’t know how you…
Thank You, Missie
I wanted to share a message that Missie Hahn, one of my volunteer writers, sent to me after the completion of her recent article about The SafeRide Home Program. “Marcie, I swear you get your hands on my articles and POOF, just like that, they’re magically changed into a beautiful, inspiring story. I don’t know…
Honoring the “SafeRide” Home Program
Wisconsin is known for brewing old-fashion, home-made golden beer. The residents are also known for loving and drinking these golden temptations. After an evening of good times and good brew, the last thing a person should do is drink and drive. To ensure that beer-loving residents can have their drink and safe ride home, too, the…
Read the June Issue of Shorty in Da House Newsletter
Click here to get the June issue of Shorty. Happy reading!
Dr. Loretta Hall-Martin is a Dancing Diva
Dr. Loretta Martin is a dancing diva. The dictionary defines “diva” as a prima donna or a female lead singer in music. Well, I don’t know if Dr. Loretta Martin can sing, but I do know that she has been leading dances most of her life. And she didn’t stop after retirement. Currently, she teaches…
Pick Up Conqueror & Conqueris, A New Graphic Novel
Conqueror & Conqueris is a new 144 page graphic novel created by Marc Moran. He did the entire book himself – the writing, artwork, inking, lettering – everything. He even published his own work! I had to show love to Marc as the creator of all of my Shortys. He is also working on my…
Be Sexy, Get Fit with Good Gyrrls
The seed planted to create Good Gyrrls, the brainchild of founder and owner Relana Johnson, was a simple one – needing a way to pay for graduate school. She has turned that need into a business that caters to the sensual inner workings for ladies of all shapes and sizes. The…
Markham Roller Rink Celebrates 35 Years in Business
Markham Roller Rink (Markham) has been a source of fun and entertainment for African Americans for over 35 years. Opened on January 31, 1974, this family-run business, located at 16630 S. Dixie Highway in Markham, Illinois, has “survived presidents, corporations, competition, recessions, and many depressions,” says co-owner Steve Miller. Therefore, the staying power of this…