Author Archives: mingming56

Twas the day of Christmas and all through the house I sit here with my family in Eleuthera Bahamas.  I am feeling very blessed to have my family here sharing this island paradise.  There is no tinsel, tree or a … Continue reading →

I woke up this morning with freedom on my mind.  As I was lying in my relatively uncomfortable bed, I pondered what it means to be truly free and if any of us truly are.  As Americans, we give a … Continue reading →

Recently a long time friend started a conversation with me on race.  I have thought long and hard over the years about race and how it has impacted everything around me. As a black woman, I had felt relatively or … Continue reading →

I am sitting in a small bar in Baracoa Cuba as I write this.  Yesterday a friend sent me a text with information from our US president Donald Trump.  Apparently he is warning all Americans to stay away from this … Continue reading →

I sit here this morning thinking of fate.  My mind has a tendancy to dance and run all over the place and can sometimes take me to places even I cannot comprehend.  2 days ago while crossing an intersection, my … Continue reading →

Dear brave ones This is a letter written just for you.  I hope that it helps you to realize that you are not alone in the journey called life.  There are others like you who are choosing to live in … Continue reading →

If we are lucky, the day will come when it becomes important to live with authenticity.  It has been said that one of the hardest things we will ever do on this journey is come face to face with ourselves … Continue reading →

I will be the first one to admit that change is scary.  In fact, I dislike change.  I can be a creature of habit.  There is a comfort to things we know even when we realize those things need a … Continue reading →