When was the last time you did something spontaneous? On Monday May 10th I booked my flight to Chicago, IL to visit one of my good friends, Devin. I met Devin back in 2018 when he was recently new to Athens, GA. We met at the beloved CrossFit Liberate (“CFL”). Because there weren’t many Black or POC members of CFL, […]
“There’s Nothing Like a Father’s Love”
Do you think there’s a difference between being a “father” and being a “dad”? Daddy’s little girl found her voice.Daddy’s little girl isn’t so little anymore.Daddy’s little girl is an eagle soaring. Daddy’s little girl is his friend.Daddy’s little girl is a blessing.Daddy’s little girl is his daughter. His daughter asks questions.But isn’t that how we learn, daddy?His daughter challenges […]
“I’m No Monster!”
Everybody got their story. What does yours say? Flashback – it’s your junior year of high school. You’re in honors classes. Getting ready to apply to colleges. Then BOOM. Gunshot. Handcuffs. Tears. Stigma. You’re on trial for felony murder. You’re 17 so you’re housed in an adult maximum security prison. Many of the men around you have been there more […]
“Pinch Cheeks Not Pennies!”
Are you living to work or working to live? First, happy 5 year attorney anniversary to me!! As some may already know my journey, I graduated law school May 2015 but didn’t get sworn in as an official attorney until June 2, 2016. Wow! 5 years already?! Second, let me just clear it up, in those 5 years I have […]
“Will You Accept The Challenge?”
What if we went through life never doubting ourselves? I turned 31 five days ago on May 22nd 😊 At the oldest I have ever been in my life, I feel the best I’ve ever felt in my life. (Or maybe I am just at a wiser time in my life where I am actually doing internal reflections to know […]
“Learn How to Just Be.”
Do you know how to just “be”? If so, how do you do it? Yes this is a 2nd post this week. My mind was fluttering with thoughts that I had to get them on paper. This blog is not just a motivational and inspirational source for my readers, but it is also an outlet for me. Today is my […]
“Area Code 7-2-4”
If you could choose to live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? “Do you plan to move back home to practice law?” “What made you move to Georgia from Pennsylvania?” “Where is your family?” “You moved down here by yourself?” Those are some of the questions I’ve heard over the past 8+ years of living in […]
“Crushing Fitness & Stereotypes!”
“According to the CDC, around 10.5% of the population of the United States had diabetes in 2018. 11.7% of those diagnosed were non-Hispanic Black people and 7.5% were non-Hispanic white people… Around 1 in 3 U.S. adults have prediabetes.” Have you checked your A1C lately? “But doctor, I don’t eat sweets!” “Hey, doc, you know I work out 5 days […]
“Blessed with Motherhood”
Who is your superhero? Yes. I’m a lawyer. Yes. I’m a blogger. But, am I a poet??? Nahhh, I’m not a poet, but I know how to latch onto something when it drops into my spirit. A couple of weeks ago, I had to unexpectedly travel to Gay, Georgia for my great, great, Aunt Josie’s funeral. Despite the sad circumstances, […]
“There’s No Justice; It’s Just Us.”
Do you think the criminal justice system in America is flawed? Please explain. I have been an attorney for almost 5 years. I have been working in the criminal justice system (CJS) longer than that. In law school, I spent 3 semesters interning at the public defender office where I now work. After law school, I spent my first year […]