Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness

A Trip Down Memory Lane; My 10 Favorite Posts

Checking the statistics of visitors to my blog is a regular practice for me. It is very encouraging to see what posts are being viewed on a daily basis and the vehicle that referred the readers. To my astonishment, a piece I wrote on November 29, 2015 is the most popular post on this blog.… Read More A Trip Down Memory Lane; My 10 Favorite Posts

Keys in life

Every Woman Should Own a Little Red Dress

My favorite color is pink. It is my number one choice when selecting nail polish, fuzzy slippers, and bikini panties. But, when it comes to my favorite color for a dress – hands down, it is red. And I think every woman should own one – or three, little red dresses (LRD). The color red… Read More Every Woman Should Own a Little Red Dress

Keys in life

Am I truly an Advocate for Self-acceptance?: What I Learned from a Pair of Shorts

In the past I considered shorts to be the cutest yet, the most annoying and intimidating piece of clothing I had ever put on my body – I absolutely despised them. Why you ask? Well, since I am “thick in the thighs”, shorts can have the tendency to rise directly below the crotch area while… Read More Am I truly an Advocate for Self-acceptance?: What I Learned from a Pair of Shorts

Keys in life, Love & Happiness

There are No Butts About It; Even When I Lose I Win

Tomorrow morning I will be losing an organ to help improve my health. I have been feeling a plethora of emotions regarding this situation, but there’s only one I’m going to address right now. A few weeks ago I altered my diet, which has enabled me to feel a lot better; however, it has also… Read More There are No Butts About It; Even When I Lose I Win

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Have We Desensitized the Word Beautiful or Have We Embraced it’s True Definition?

Social media has provided a view into the lives of people all over the world for those of us who choose to share. And in this act of sharing, I’ve seen the word beautiful used numerous times on several social pages – including my own. I’ve seen a mix of encouragement and disapproval for the… Read More Have We Desensitized the Word Beautiful or Have We Embraced it’s True Definition?

Keys in life, Love & Happiness

It is Time I Stop Watching and Start Doing – Again; Another Late Night Confession

For the past few weeks I haven’t spent much time on social media or my blog. The reason for my absence is both good and bad. I’ve been spending more time interacting with people face-to-face rather than virtually, which is a good thing. However, the other reason for my lapse in social media activities isn’t… Read More It is Time I Stop Watching and Start Doing – Again; Another Late Night Confession

Keys in life, Plus-size Community

What if We Stop Allowing Others to Define Us and Start Defining Ourselves?

The above question came to my mind about two months ago. I’m not sure what I was doing at the time that caused it to surface, however I think it would be fair to say the thought derived from the knowledge of discontent with certain labels within our society. There are a lot of people… Read More What if We Stop Allowing Others to Define Us and Start Defining Ourselves?

Keys in life

I’ve Heard the Phrase, “Why be Eye Candy When You Can be Soul Food?” But, Who Said You Can’t be Both?

Some time ago I saw a message on social media that read, “Why be eye candy when you can be soul food?” I realize this is a rhetorical question, but I still think it deserves a good challenge. To me, soul food is substance prepared with love, to provide nourishment, comfort, and strength to endure. My definition of… Read More I’ve Heard the Phrase, “Why be Eye Candy When You Can be Soul Food?” But, Who Said You Can’t be Both?