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I am Lemonade
Disclaimer: This is not a thinkpiece. This is a me piece. "Your grandmother had a very hard life, you know," my mother said. I'd just learned that my grandma had been hospitalized for a minor issue that was a symptom of a chronic condition. I was taken aback. I'd always known that my grandmother, an assertive,… Continue reading I am Lemonade
Blog Back In Time: Heart cracked not heartbroken
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2008 Heart cracked not heartbroken So I'm a blogger now? Well who am I kidding, this has been a long time coming and I really should have anticipated it happening. But it took reading a thought provoking blog for me to realize that maybe this is the release I've been seeking. See,… Continue reading Blog Back In Time: Heart cracked not heartbroken
Blog back in Time
Have you ever wondered what you would say if you could talk to your younger self? I have. My latest endeavor will be called "blog back in time," where I pull entries from my old blog called "words and thoughts"and parallel it with what I would say and do now. I started that blog as… Continue reading Blog back in Time
Back to the bench: Getting rid of the Starting Five
I’ll keep this entry brief. I know y’all are probably too busy eating holiday leftovers, guzzling eggnog, and steppin in the name of love at holiday parties. But I figured it was only right that I gift you with the last entry before the new year. It’s been a good year for Adri Speaks and… Continue reading Back to the bench: Getting rid of the Starting Five
Nice to Meet You! Now Let’s get to Work.
Hi there! I'm workforce development expert, blogger, philanthropist, home sharing host, and management consultant with passion for personal and professional development. I have been an unofficial advisor for friends, family, and associates for years, reviewing countless resumes and cover letters, facilitating dozens of mock interviews, and coaching folks on job search techniques. It only made… Continue reading Nice to Meet You! Now Let’s get to Work.
School is Out
Alicia Keys’ “Lesson Learned” plays from my Spotify Web Player as my fingers hover over this keyboard- unsure about how to start or where to begin. I don’t have a plan for this entry. I don’t have any cute anecdotes or advice to give. I don’t feel very wise, right now. I woke up this morning… Continue reading School is Out
Conceal…Don’t Feel.
This is probably the most personal blog entry I will put up. To be honest, I don’t even want to post it but given the subject matter, I’d be the biggest hypocrite if I didn't. If you are in any way familiar with the mega successful animated movie “Frozen,” the blog’s title should sound familiar.… Continue reading Conceal…Don’t Feel.
Single Time-Out
So you and your latest boo broke up for good, this time. You’re not necessarily heartbroken but you’re in a bit of a funk, which is normal. Friday nights used to be so easy to fill since it almost always involved your mate, food, and maybe some type of entertainment. You didn’t have to be… Continue reading Single Time-Out
The Single Story: Making the Best out of Valentine’s Day
As Valentine's Day approaches, most of us have been inundated with the red and pink frenzy of the holiday. Trips to the pharmacy, grocery store, and department store are now punctuated with aisles laden in enough chocolate, candy, and hearts to make anyone sick. And for my single readers, this can be the straw that breaks… Continue reading The Single Story: Making the Best out of Valentine’s Day
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