no words what can i say how can i speak i gave you all the words i wished to live only to watch them die from your carelessness i have nothing to sayother thanwhat’s been spoken nothing to giveother thanwhat’s been offered you seem to want more than i haveother than i am someone notContinueContinue reading “Poem: NO WORDS by LaShawnda Jones”
Author Archives: LaShawnda Jones
Progressive Women in a Degenerating Society
I began writing this with the thought that I am a post-feminist woman. My initial outline was geared towards showing how feminism has done more harm to our womanhood than good. However, in the writing, an argument for feminism not doing enough – being far too short-sighted and narrowly defined – developed. This is the beginning of an exploration of the female experience in contemporary cultures.
Summary of Lessons Learned in February 2013
All writings by LaShawnda Jones unless otherwise noted. Click on the “Lesson” for link to the full post. Lesson 1: There is a time for love. When we aren’t ready for it or when we are indiscriminate about whom we give our love to, it can destroy us. But when we are ready and when loveContinueContinue reading “Summary of Lessons Learned in February 2013”
Summary of Lessons Learned in February 2013
All writings by LaShawnda Jones unless otherwise noted. Click on the “Lesson” for link to the full post. Lesson 1: There is a time for love. When we aren’t ready for it or when we are indiscriminate about whom we give our love to, it can destroy us. But when we are ready and when loveContinueContinue reading “Summary of Lessons Learned in February 2013”
Summary of Lessons Learned in January 2013
All writings by LaShawnda Jones unless otherwise noted. Click on the “Lesson” for link to the full post. Lesson 1: Help comes in many different guises. Accepting help with one of your smallest priorities can free you to concentrate on your bigger priorities. Lesson 2: Sometimes there will be no one in your corner. Sometimes backlash fromContinueContinue reading “Summary of Lessons Learned in January 2013”
Summary of Lessons Learned in January 2013
All writings by LaShawnda Jones unless otherwise noted. Click on the “Lesson” for link to the full post. Lesson 1: Help comes in many different guises. Accepting help with one of your smallest priorities can free you to concentrate on your bigger priorities. Lesson 2: Sometimes there will be no one in your corner. Sometimes backlash fromContinueContinue reading “Summary of Lessons Learned in January 2013”
“Don’t worry, I’ve got you!”
“Don’t worry, I’ve got you!” Remember when Superman caught Lois Lane mid-air and said these words to her? Lois looked at him incredulously and said, “You’ve got me, but who’s got you?!?!” I never thought of it this way, but it’s just come to me. She wasn’t interested in his power. She wasn’t interested inContinueContinue reading ““Don’t worry, I’ve got you!””
Originally posted on Everyday Mae:
I’m going to assume that, unlike me, you haven’t seen nearly every episode of The Simpsons. But even if you are also a t.v. junkie, here’s a refresher on the episode I’m referring to. In season seven episode four troublemaker, Bart Simpson, and his loyal friend, Milhouse, are punished after…
About Love
Love is not to be taken lightly. Love is a responsibility. It’s strong, harsh, consuming and eternal. It’s unquenchable and indestructible. Love is a committment.
Song & Verse: NEW ATTITUDE by Patti LaBelle
Another song about change – newness! Joy! Have a great day! “I’m wearing a new dress New hat Brand new ideas As a matter of fact I’ve changed for good!” Never knew I had such a lesson to learn I’m feeling good from my head to my shoes Know where I’m going and I knowContinueContinue reading “Song & Verse: NEW ATTITUDE by Patti LaBelle”
Harvest Life 