Lisa C Writes

(via Pinterest ) I began writing when I was in junior high school. Then in high school I began to really understand my interest in writing. I struggled in all other subjects except literature. I was an “A” student. When I was studying Shakespeare during my 9-10th grades it was one of my happiest times in my life. I remember conversing with my teacher on things none of the other kids would understand. It was a moment to shine in something I had an immense amount of pleasure doing. I would run home to share with my dad, a literary major and educator of literature himself, all that I was learning. We would study together. Me, equipped with my study book from school, he equipped with his study book from many, many, many years ago. We would laugh, smile, play different characters as we recited Julius Caesar. There were also intense moments when he would push me to rise above my comfort level to grow into a greater understanding for this art.  

I'm so excited to share with you guys that I've been featured as the "Soulful Beauty of the Week" on All The Many Layers!! I'm so honored and grateful for this opportunity to share who I am and some of the gems I've learned along the way with GG Renee and her readers.  Please take a moment and head on over to her beautiful blog. Check out my interview and many other inspiring "Soulful Beauties" she has featured previously.  Visit All The Many Layers and see my interview here !

Over the past few weeks I've noticed that my writing has been stagnant. What I mean by this is, I've not been able to get the words out the way that I feel them moving around inside of me. I've been in this place quite a few times and I'm sure writers know what I'm talking about. I've got the words flowing inside of me and every time I sit down to write they get stuck along the way trying to find a way out. In short, this is referred to as " writers block ".  “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”  ~ Maya Angelou A few months ago my husband found a valuable tool that has helped both him and I to overcome the sometimes inevitable writers block. The tool that I'm referring to is called 750words. com, it has truly been a life saver.   One day back in January of this year my husband and I were sitting across from each other in our home office working and that's when I noticed his fingers typing a mil...

Y ou can't live in a world where you are running from who you are. The hip-hop community has, for years, pretended that it could peacefully co-exist with its deep rooted prejudice and homophobia.  As the success of the culture has allowed it to expand it's reach, it must resolve the conflict this has created - that those within it's reach must be welcomed, accepted and encouraged to be authentic about who they are.  Hip-hop is after all, at its roots, about this very authenticity and freedom. The emotional conversation between hip-hop icon, DJ Mister Cee , DJ Funk Master Flex , and Hot 107.9 (NY) program manager, Ebro, kicks down the door that has barricaded many in the hip-hop community.  The revealing conversation comes on the heels of a scandalous leaked video and subsequent resignation of Mister Cee from his celebrated 20 year career as a hip-hop pioneer. It is a rare and candid peek through the veil of shame and disgrace behind which hip-hop has hidden it'...

We started out our morning at the outdoor  farmers market , bought all kinds of goodies for us and the kids . Then, ended up taking a stroll in the city near the water, and lastly ended the day at our local grocery store. There is no doubt we love outdoor farmers markets and being with the kids makes it even more adventurous.  Our oldest Princess was at work and was missed but there will be a next time, I'm certain of that. (We took so many pictures this day so I'll be sharing them in parts.)  The picture above was taken  as Joshua was patiently, eagerly, anxiously waiting to get a hold of his icy pop that his sister was holding for him. I'm sure it was the best tasting one to date for him. By the time he was done his shirt had had its fair share as well.  

( In the car, on the way to the mall to get my free make-over. I was taking out my pin curls that I set in place the night before.  I look so much like my Mom in these shots :-) Last Sunday my oldest took me to the mall to get my face "beat" (that's what they say) by MAC . She was asked to participate in a free make-over and to bring someone with her, so she chose moi. It was cool. I'm not into makeup that makes me feel like I have on makeup. It has to be light enough for me to not even notice and if I have to scratch my eye or itch my face I don't want to have to worry about globs of stuff getting caught up under my nails. For special occasions I don't mind but still I don't want to feel it and last Sunday, I felt it.