Books
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Comings and Goings- The Art of Being Seen By Alex Diaz-Granados Review
About The Author Alex Diaz-Granados (born 1963) is a published author, screenwriter, and literary architect whose work explores the emotional gravity of memory, friendship, and the quiet dignity of everyday connection. His journey began in the early 1980s as a staff writer and Entertainment Editor for his high school newspaper, later serving as Diversions Editor… Continue reading
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How Do You Soothe An Overactive Mind Before Bed?
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-gray-tank-top-lying-on-bed-3768582/ You can be on a great health kick, have a comforting, clean bed with the perfect temperature in the room, no noise to bother you, no work in the morning, and still have a hard time sleeping. Why is that? Well, it could be many reasons, sometimes health-related. But it’s… Continue reading
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Steel Slides And Yellow Walls By Alicia Swain Review
Amazon Summary In Steel Slides and Yellow Walls, Alicia Swain navigates the labyrinthine journey women undergo to form their identities. Through a feminist lens and distinctive voice, her collection veraciously portrays the trials that forge women into sagacious, resilient adults. From contemplation of how to balance mental health despite knowing what tribulations are sure to… Continue reading
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Reunion: Coda By Alex Diaz-Granados Review
About The Author Alex Diaz-Granados (1963- ) began writing movie reviews as a staff writer and Entertainment Editor for his high school newspaper in the early 1980s and was the Diversions editor for Catalyst, Miami-Dade Community College, South Campus’ student newspaper for one semester. Using his experiences in those publications, Alex has been raving and… Continue reading
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Work, Work, Work, Work

I know I usually share a quote on Mondays but today I need to talk to y’all. Don’t worry it’s not that serious lol. As most of you that regularly read my blog know I’ve been working on my second book recently which is a novel so a lot more work than a poetry collection… Continue reading
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I Was Never Any Good At Playing Pretend
I was never any good at playing pretend At biting my lip and tossing my hair Sighing and giggling as though I care I tried so hard to be the woman I thought I wanted to be But it was nothing more than a want It’s not who I really am I’m not the woman… Continue reading
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Viola Davis Quote

Viola Davis Quote: What’s Up With Me? So much to say this week. Well, first of all our fellow blogger Alex Diaz-Granados published Reunion: Coda which is the second book of the Reunion Duology. I reviewed the first one some time ago and very much enjoyed it. You can read the full review here. And… Continue reading
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Another Rainy Day

I’m so happy to be able to finally come on here and instead of complaining about being sick as I have been doing all year, I can say that today was the happiest of days. It has been raining off and on all day and for some that may sound like an inconvenience but for… Continue reading
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Sunshine Blogger Award #28
It’s been a long time since I got nominated for this award. I remember back in the day when it was a norm and most bloggers shared awards/award answers. It was quite fun and then it just stopped all of a sudden. But I’m glad it’s making a comeback (maybe?). I want to thank Stephenie… Continue reading
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Books About Stoicism For Beginners
Books About Stoicism For Beginners On a recent post called How Stoicism Saved My Mental Health, I talked about the impact that Stoic philosophy had on my mental health. Stoicism isn’t for everyone. Some view it as a more negative philosophy. Personally, I think of it as very optimistic for a pessimistic philosophical school (kidding).… Continue reading

