text: Carpe Diem – Blessed is She
  By 7thwardblack	on April 21, 2017 April 22, 2017
  One of the things that scares me the most about getting older is getting older. Like most people, I enjoy life to the fullest and it's hard to believe one day (God willing) I will have children that will have children, and I will get older. One day people will have to look out for
  By 7thwardblack	on April 19, 2017 April 19, 2017
  I got to spend the day with a great friend today. Her name is Kalenda and we met in college at Dillard University twenty-two years ago. We were both English majors, so all of our classes were together. Through the years, we formed a very close friendship; a bond that remains today. Even though we
  By 7thwardblack	on April 17, 2017 April 17, 2017
  I enjoyed spending the Easter holiday with my family this weekend. It's always good to go home and recharge with the people, who've been a part of your "squad" since Day 1. Even though we spend a lot of time together, it's always a treat to share experiences with them and make memories for my
  By 7thwardblack	on April 13, 2017
  "I tell you what freedom is to me; no fear." ~ Nina Simone In an era that didn't consider or appreciate a woman's genius, Nina Simone shared with the world her musical magic. Known as the "High Priestess of Soul", Nina was an activist, songwriter, singer, classical pianist…icon. I've always been a lover of music.
  By 7thwardblack	on April 12, 2017 April 12, 2017
  One thing all moms have in common is their desire to raise strong, empowered, and confident daughters. In a world where television, popular songs and magazine ads are only a few examples of negative influences "beauty standards" on our girls, we must be committed to setting positive examples so they can see first-hand, what true
  By 7thwardblack	on April 6, 2017
  Most of us have heard the old saying, "The early bird gets the worm", but do we live by that concept? I'll be honest; I don't. I'm so bad at being on time, it's a little embarrassing. In my defense, I am a mom of three and things can get crazy, but, the kids are
  This is 40. Well…almost.
  By 7thwardblack	on March 26, 2017 April 13, 2017
  It's almost here. That dreaded for some yet much anticipated for others– time of our lives when we stop and realize, damn….I'm almost 40 years old. To be honest, I don't know how to feel. As far as lives go, mine is pretty good. I'm truly blessed. I mean I wouldn't change a thing (maybe