CHARLES RAMSEY: “I’m the definition of a man, bro!”

I’m glad Charles Ramsey knows his manhood is solid. I concur. This whole thing is coming down to identity to me. Starting with Amanda Berry’s proclamation: “I am Amanda Berry!” The human body and spirit can endure a great deal of abuse, but knowing who you are – the power in how you identify andContinueContinue reading “CHARLES RAMSEY: “I’m the definition of a man, bro!””

Video Greeting: Happy Spring

Okay, yes, this greeting is a wee bit late calendar-wise (perhaps right on time weather-wise). I made it a couple of weeks ago and couldn’t manage to upload it to WordPress or Facebook from my phone (even with the help of the Sprint in-store customer sevice. I just noticed that it did, however, manage toContinueContinue reading “Video Greeting: Happy Spring”

CHARLES RAMSEY: An unlikely, but much appreciated, upgrade to the American Black Male image

Charles Ramsey, Amanda Berry, Gina de Jesus, Michelle Knight, Cleveland OH, superhero, courageous, pure heart, good character

Each new day is like the first day of spring!

Each new day is like the first day of spring! If only we could feel like that on the truly dreary days! But no worries, when spring comes we forget the darkness, don’t we? No thought is given to the deadness of the winter just passed. It’s a new day… a new season, and weContinueContinue reading “Each new day is like the first day of spring!”

Talk to the hand…

I love the messages people have been writing on hands and posting to the internet. So much so, I’ve started a collection. If you have some to add, please share in the comment section. Today’s lesson: Throwing up your hand(s) is not always a sign of giving up. Sometimes it’s an emphatic command to haltContinueContinue reading “Talk to the hand…”

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 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”

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”