Tag: dailyprompt
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Blog Challenge|60+|What Bothers You
What bothers you and why? I’m Bothered, But I’m Growing What bothers me? Let’s start with the simple stuff. People who don’t refill the printer paper. Folks who leave one sheet of toilet paper and call it “not empty.” Passive-aggressive emails signed with “Thanks!” when they really mean “I’m annoyed.” And yes, gas prices that…
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Blog Challenge |60+|Am I a Good Judge of Character
Are you a good judge of character? I sat with this question for a while before writing. I knew I wanted to respond, but I also wanted to reflect honestly. Five years ago, I would have confidently said yes—that I was a pretty good judge of character. And for the most part, I believe that…
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Blog Challenge|60+|What Makes a Great Teacher?
What makes a teacher great? In my opinion, being a teacher is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Especially in the United States, we’re living in a different era — one where teachers and students walk through school doors that may feel more like security checkpoints than places of learning. Many schools today…
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Blog Challenge|60+|What Gets Better With Age
What do you think gets better with age? 🌿 What Do You Think Gets Better with Age? The older I get, the more I realize that the best things in life aren’t material — they’re internal. They’re the quiet strength, the earned peace, and the deep knowing that only time can offer. At 65, I can…
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Blog Challenge|60+|A&E|Favorite Genre of Music
What is your favorite genre of music? 🎵 “Flava for the Soul: My Lifelong Groove with Music” By Lady Flava I’ve had a love affair with music for as long as I can remember. Born into a Black community that moved with rhythm and soul, I was raised on a soundtrack of R&B, Funk, Soul,…
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Blog Challenge|60+|Leader vs Follower
Are you a leader or a follower? Are You a Leader or a Follower? When I saw this question, I paused. Because truthfully… I’m both. And I’m okay with that. “Leading in My Own Way: A Reflection on Strength, Season, and Self” Born to Lead, Willing to Follow From an early age, I found myself…
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Blog Challenge|60+|What Am I An Authority On
On what subject(s) are you an authority? “The Subjects I Know by Heart: A Life Lived in Service, Survival & Soul” As I step into my 65th year, I find myself reflecting on the question: What am I an authority on? Truth is, I’ve never chased titles. I’ve lived a life rooted in service, healing,…
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60+|Getting My Groove Back (no, not like Stella)
Getting My Groove Back: Coffee, Cats & Plotting My Next Chapter This morning, Ghini (short for Lamborghini) and I are posted up by the front window. He’s lounging high on her perch like the pretty boy he is, while I sip on coffee that’s still too hot to drink. The air is crisp, the birds…
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Blog Challenge|60+|The Power of Unplugging
How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen? Blog Challenge Response: The Power of Unplugging I’ll be turning 65 in a few days, and I’d like to think that by now, I’ve developed a solid sense of self-awareness. Unplugging isn’t just something I should do — it’s something…
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