Writing is not only my passion; it’s my purpose. I know I have been commissioned by God to share things people would not know otherwise, thus Shorty: Your Chicago South Side Resource and As NOT Seen on TV. However, I am still trying to determine my writing purpose for my teens (when I finally get…
Category: Marcie’s Thoughts
Are You Kidding Me???
I had a meeting with a male prospect on Saturday regarding a blogging opportunity. This dude veered off the blogging path on so many levels. We did have a discussion on Black history and the state of Black Americans today, which wasn’t business-related, but it wasn’t inappropriate conversation either. First, he used sex as an…
Things I Hate
I hate when people argue with me about things I know that are absolutely true. I hate when people tell me things about me even though they have not a clue about me or what I do. I hate the parking meters in Chicago. I hate the low status of black people in America even…
Double Standards in America
Do you have issues about double standards in America? I have run into many of them as an educated Black woman in America. Read my thoughts on Double Standards in America and Double Standards on Speech and Race in America on As NOT Seen on TV. What are some double standards you’ve experienced personally?
Double Standards in Speech & Race in America
Double Standard in Speech Why are black people who speak on obvious racial differences considered militant? Yet white people who speak their ignorance of racial differences (on so many levels) are practicing freedom of speech. Double Standard in Speech & Race It is my opinion that no matter how educated, how cultured or how well…
Double Standards in America
America is chock full of double standards. We’re the land of the free, yet slavery existed for over 400 years. In Arizona, Latinos have to present proof that they are legal residents of the United States. Being a country lead by men, women still cannot do what the opposite sex can do based on their…
Lessons Learned from Attending Internet Retailers Conference
I’m on day three of the 2010 Internet Retailers Conference, and I have enjoyed my experience. This event was truly an eye-opener for me as conferences and conventions are my primary targets for my writing business. I would like to share some of the lessons learned from attending this event. I am much smarter than…
I Need to Let My Personality Shine When Speaking
At my Toastmasters meeting this past Saturday, I realized that I would be da’ bomb if I would allow my personality to shine in my presentations. This thought occurred to me as I kept thinking about my ideal employees for my business: teenagers. I don’t know why I want to work with this group. I…
Black Women Need to Get Outraged Like the Pakistanis
There was an article in Yahoo about YouTube and Facebook being blocked in Pakistan because of “online content deemed offensive to Islam.” Both internet and mobile access were denied in that country. Two quotes in the article really got me to thinking… The first was from a young lady who said, “We are ready to…
Shorty’s On A Roll
So much has been going on. I am going to start blogging live from events starting this month. While I don’t know what will happen at the Internet Retailers Conference next week – and I’m not really concerned – I have to get started. This is the only way I can prove that my service…