LaShawnda Jones

So you got kicked out of the nest…

So you’re falling. Fast. Plummeting, actually…. {Click to read full post.}

How a Man Treats a Woman Reflects on Him.

The way a Man of God treats a Woman of God says a lot about what he truly believes and who he truly serves.

Playing with gridlines

Practicing working with gridlines at the Central Park Resevoir.

Poem: WHEN GREAT TREES FALL by Maya Angelou

When Great Trees Fall by Maya AngelouWhen great trees fall,rocks on distant hills shudder, lions hunker down in tall grasses, and even elephants lumber after safety. When great trees fall in forests, small things recoil into silence, their senses eroded beyond fear.When great souls die, the air around us becomes light, rare, sterile. We breathe,ContinueContinue reading “Poem: WHEN GREAT TREES FALL by Maya Angelou”

In Honor of Maya Angelou

A woman who is in harmony with her spirit is like a river flowing. She goes where she will without pretense and arrives at her destination prepared to be herself and only herself. ~ Maya Angelou

My hopes for my marriage

I hope to join with a man who is secure in his humanity. I hope to be a wife who is secure in her humanity. {Read more}

Blessings from Sin City: Day 3

What I know about love: Love changes your countenance; it lifts you up and shines a light that glows from within you. {Read more}

Photo Challenge: Landscape – Minimalist

When this week’s challenge was posted, I was excited to see it was a landscape one since Las Vegas, NV was on the schedule for the week. The beauteous mountains are stunning me more and more with each good shot I manage! Shots by the end of Day 1

Blessings from Sin City: Day 1 & 2

The best part of the day was meeting someone who heard what I wanted and made it her business to deliver even more. I love that she made me laugh with the intent of capturing my laughter and joy on camera.

Dear Competitor: We are not in the same league.

It’s always astounding to me when I sense that I am seen as an enemy. I want to speak to the unspoken, “I don’t want what you want!” {Follow the link to read in full.}