I picked up a friend yesterday who was experiencing car troubles. While driving home, he said that he was almost finished paying off two car notes, which I thought was a great blessing. He then said, “I might buy that truck I want.” I wanted to come to a screeching halt like Fred Flinstone and…
Category: Marcie’s Thoughts
A Note for Dreamers from Solopreneur Solutions
“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…
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…
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…
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…
Gotta Stop Cursing
I told my little sister I would stop cursing, but I really don’t want to right now. But I will. I have to be a positive role model. And, if I hear her cursing I am almost certain I will be on channels 2,5,7,9 and FOX because old school traditions will kick in. So, to…
I’m Learning How & When to Speak Up
There was a conversation I needed to have that stressed me out for a couple months. The emotions were high because it was someone really close to me. It turned out OK. After that conversation, I’m finding it very easy to say what I need to say to other people. Not that it is disrespectful;…
Why Watching TV and Movies is Bad for Black People
Media sources thrive on stereotypes and inaccurate portrayals. I feel that the media sends out negative images and messages to viewers about African Americans. Thus, following are reasons why I think watching TV and movies is bad for Black people and the people who believe what they see. They tell black people how to think,…
The Wait and Weight of Promise
The Wait and Weight of Promise was Reverend January’s sermon topic today, and he was speaking to me. He shared how Abraham and Sarah were waiting trying to have a baby, and she finally delivered at 89 or 90 years old (I forgot which age). Because Sarah didn’t believe she would have a baby even…