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Time to Break Up—and Let the Addictions Go

The holidays barely have time to breathe before they’re replaced—nearly stomped out—as retailers race toward the next sale. One celebration blends into the next until you’re not quite sure what season you’re in anymore. You didn’t imagine it. But one thing is certain, they play on your addictions. Addictions occur also

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As an award-winning journalist, historian, writer, and online entrepreneur, I’ve dedicated my life to sharing stories that shape our world. I believe in the power of words to convey dreams, ideas, and experiences. My journey as a writer began in an extraordinary childhood as an Army brat, experiencing the harmonious world Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., envisioned—a foundation that still informs my work today.

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Listening to Our Better Angels

If you listened to the recent news or social media, you could not help but hear the phrase Our Better Angels as a result of the turmoil in our nation. As the fate of the nation hung in balance in 1861, facing secession and civil war, President Abraham Lincoln said during

The Matrix vs. The Mandela Effect: Reality or a Ruse?

The Matrix vs. The Mandela Effect: As humans, are we living in a bubble or having senior moments? Or as AI recommended: Are we living in simulation or just mis-remembering history? Either question will do. After all, to quote Sherlock Holmes: Elementary, my dear Watson. First, it is not as if

Lest We Forget: Hurricane Katrina and Louisiana—What I Remember Most

What I remember most about Hurricane Katrina was that before we could catch our breath, wrap our head around the cataclysmic devastation, or even mourn our beloved Crescent City, Hurricane Rita hit and its aftermath nearly flattened Lake Charles. What I remember secondly was the outpouring of global love and support,

Eat the Frog: Why We Procrastinate and How to Stop

Just the thought: Yucky! Eat the frog? I don’t think so. But—that’s what the experts say to do. That’s the topic of Brian Tracy’s bestseller Eat That Frog! that provides “21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less.” I think we’d all like to accomplish this, too,

Brain Fog to Laser Focus: Regaining Clarity in Work and Life

When a last bout with Covid ended, I worried that so had my career. I could no longer think in straight lines, and I needed my analytic conscious to complete tasks. I could not focus. I worried not only for my job, but the fact that I also freelanced for a

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Time to Break Up—and Let the Addictions Go


The holidays barely have time to breathe before they’re replaced—nearly stomped out—as retailers race toward the next sale. One celebration blends into the next until you’re not quite sure what season you’re in anymore. You didn’t imagine it. But one thing is certain, they play on your addictions. Addictions occur also in your business, career, […]

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January 7, 2026


Knock, Knock: Are You Answering the Door for 2026?


Knock, knock… Each year, we pause—if only briefly—to acknowledge what we’ve accomplished. Some victories were large and life-altering. Others were quiet, personal, and just as meaningful. And yet—if we’re honest—there’s usually a cringe or two. Those lingering goals. The projects that didn’t quite make it across the finish line. You likely thought you had more […]

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December 31, 2025


The Big Picture: Defining Your Life Goals for 2026 and Beyond


It’s not a fault. We grow accustomed to our immediate surroundings—our routines, our rhythms, our so-called comfort zones. Even those who venture farther than others often circle back to what feels familiar. But—we all tend to forget about the Big Picture. Some people thrive on challenge. They climb, leapfrog, and take risks—sometimes even taking everyone’s […]

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December 24, 2025


You DO You: Stop Being a People Pleaser


A Diagnosis I Never Expected I never viewed myself as a People Pleaser. But it was a rude awakening when I took a personality test created by best-selling author Ruth Soukup—yes, my namesake. The results puzzled me. I was labeled not only a People Pleaser, but also an Outcast. Strangely enough, I wore the Outcast […]

December 17, 2025


Black Friday Blues: Has Holiday Shopping Losts Its Magic?


Once upon a time, Black Friday used to mean something. Much more than it means today. I recently found myself thinking such thoughts when I noticed that the shopping centers were not full, let alone overflowing, the day after Thanksgiving—as they had been in years past. Then a young comedian verified my feelings. He had […]

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December 10, 2025


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    Time to Break Up—and Let the Addictions Go

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          Welcome!

          As an award-winning journalist, historian, writer, and online entrepreneur, I’ve dedicated my life to sharing stories that shape our world. I believe in the power of words to convey dreams, ideas, and experiences. My journey as a writer began in an extraordinary childhood as an Army brat, experiencing the harmonious world Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., envisioned—a foundation that still informs my work today.

          After my family settled in my father's hometown of Lafayette, Louisiana, I later discovered a vibrant culture that inspired my passion for writing and community advocacy. I’ve channeled this passion into my work, from co-publishing Creole Magazine in the 1990s to authoring For Shakespeare's Stepchildren: 10 Essential Writing Tips and Techniques: Secrets of Successful Writers, available on Amazon now. And recently, I uploaded my thesis in book format, Just As Brutal But Without All the Fanfare: African American Students, Racism, and Defiance during the Desegregation of Southwestern Louisiana Institute, 1954-1964, which tells the inspirational story of the brave young men and women who desegregated the school, today known as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. It became the first higher education institution to desegregate in the Deep South.