“You are never given a dream without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however.” ~Richard Bach~ What is it you really want that you may have never considered pursuing? If you have the desire, you absolutely can have the dream materialize in your life. You…
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I Survived Blogapalooza!!
I am pleased to announce that I survived 24 hours of blogging and a draft of my book, The ABCs of Blogging, is done. I got tired of blogging. Honestly, I don’t know why I’m on here now. Yes, I do…to let you know I did it!! And I want to thank Dequiana Brooks from…
The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: Reports from the Billion Dollar Blogger
Things are falling into place now that I, the Billion Dollar Blogger, have written a plan and started working it. Entrepreneurship, blogging, live blogging, writing and social media are the primary topics on The Write Design Company’s blog. However, I’m really stuck on entrepreneurship and blogging these days. Now that I’ve just started using my…
The Klu Klux Klan is No Longer a Threat to Black People
The KKK leader stepped to the podium, his hood lowered around his shoulders and a look of disgust on his face. He said, “Sorry guys but this will be our last meeting; we’re going out of business.” A member stood up in back. “But why sir?” The leader sighed, “Well, reverend, the Blacks are doing…
Shorty’s Bad Experience with Millipede
I just had to share this bad experience with a Millipede video game. I’m stuck in the 80s,so to see my favorite game was exhilarating! The game was part of a multi-video game unit so I didn’t think anything of the joystick because I was just happy to see Millipede. My happiness turned to disappointment…
Price vs. Value
I was having a conflict about what to charge for my blogging service. Initially, I was setting my rates according to other people’s opinions about the economy. That was not good. I was going to charge at least $25 per hour less than what I really wanted to get paid. Fortunately, I met with Lester…
I’ll Be Presenting on Live Blogging at the WordPress Meetup
I’ll be presenting a live blogging workshop at Chicago’s WordPress Meetup from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at OfficePort Chi located on 9 West Washington.
Keyed Car Story
While I leaving the bank the other day, a young lady pulled up and was staring at me. I guess it was because I was staring in her direction. Why did her SUV have “whore” keyed on it? I stared longer than expected because I wanted to make sure I was seeing what I thought…
The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: The Early Days
This is to continue from a long time ago. I left my job excited about the prospect of becoming a “real journalist.” I had my own newsletter for over eight years; I was a frequent contributor to The Independent Bulletin Newspaper and Chi-Town Daily News; and I was published in Mahogany magazine just months before….
Rarely Seen on TV: Black Fathers Fighting for Their Children
When I watch TV, I rarely see black men fighting for their children. Since my TV viewing is limited, I can only speak on the court shows, talk shows and other shows I used to watch. The portrayals I found were: Court shows are full of mothers suing fathers for nonpayment of child support. The…