I have been to several networking events over the years, and have reached out to those contacts immediately and shortly after our meeting with little or no success. These business cards have been in my collection for several years, and are just taking up space. So, I now have several questions: How long should you…
Category: Marcie’s Thoughts
Random 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 5th graders? I have encountered a lot of individuals with degrees that made me pose this question. Who owns Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networking…
My 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 June. As I continue to learn more about the service I’ll be offering under The Write Design Company, I get more excited. I need my…
Getting 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 expand it. The only thing I need to do now is stay seated for a full day to just work on my businesses. It’s a…
The 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, can you imagine how fucked up Black people living in America really are? The media contributes greatly to this state of poor health affairs directly…
Communication 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 my reasons for not speaking on this post, the recipient is quite aware. For some reason, though, I don’t think “they” got it. I think…
Issue #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 breakthrough, I really need to do this to make myself feel better. I have been internalizing a lot of foolishness and I really need to…
Issue #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 aspects of my life. To do this is necessary and constraining. However, this is a box that will eventually set me free. Perfect example, right…
I Know What’s Wrong With Me
After having a discussion with my Improv instructor, I finally have an answer to what’s been ailing me for the past few months. I am trying to break out of the box that I have been placed in all my life. So, even though I am damned near old as Methuselah, I am holding tight…
Black People on TV: Real People or Entertainment
At the Tracing the Civil Right Movement 1848 – 1968 exhibit at The DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago, there is a photo of a black male slave performing for white soldiers. Essentially, he was their entertainment; probably not by choice. As I saw this exhibit, I had to wonder: is this how…