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Time to Break Up—and Let the Addictions Go
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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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Fired to Fired Up: How ‘Getting Fired’ Can Turn Sorrows of Setbacks into Blessings of Success!
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Steve Jobs. Oprah Winfrey. Walt Disney. J.K. Rowlings. Albert Einstein. Richard Branson. Bill Gates. And Mark Cuban. We may never have heard of these names, these epitomes of success who are mostly billionaires, if they had not gotten fired at some point in their life. Imagine that? If you bear that
Pros and Cons of Multitasking: Can We Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time?
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Like defiant children, we fool ourselves into thinking that we can get more done by multitasking, and so off we go to tasking — eager to get things done, and eager once again, to make our lists. Those infamous lists. Those never-ending lists. Those never-get-done lists. Have any lists cluttering up
The Homeless Man’s Decision: Everyday Lessons on the Thin Line between Choice and Regret
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Time ticked away, but he did not fear time that night. Perhaps, he ordered another drink at the bar, or just sat in silence, somewhat defiant, as seconds turned into minutes. The homeless man did not worry about his looming curfew, nor an imaginary coach turning into a pumpkin. His mode
Captain Your Time: Taking Control When It Goes into Warp Speed
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“Time stays long enough for anyone who will use it.” — Leonardo da Vinci* I have been waiting, and as patiently as possible, to hear that we have warp time in place — that man has discovered how to speed up time. Just to confirm my suspicions. And moreover, that
The Power of Boundaries in Boosting Your Life and Productivity
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Recognizing that I was working my nonprofit job in two phases did not stop me from halting the destructive behavior even though my mental and physical capabilities were stretched to the limit. More than a little peeved and a lot worn out, they pulled the plug for me instead. Otherwise, I
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Prep or Pressure: Are you an Early Bird or Last-Minute?
Are you the early bird, or the last-minute person? There’s rarely an in-between. It’s either-or—that’s all. Take it or leave it—but that’s the way it usually is. And while you may gravitate toward one pole more than the other, most of us know ourselves well enough to admit we lean heavily in one direction. Accepting […]

December 3, 2025
Why Your Inner Child Matters in 2026
As we move into 2026, the countdown already feels like sand slipping through our fingers — but let’s make sure we don’t leave our inner child behind. Bring her (or him) with you. Psychologists say our inner child is the foundation of our essence — who we are, what we do, and why we do […]

November 26, 2025
Clearing Clutter Before the New Year
As Thanksgiving rolls to an end, and with Christmas less than a month ahead, 2026 calls out to us — louder and clearer. While we’re grateful for the holiday season, it’s also the perfect moment to release the clutter that has quietly settled into our lives. In other words: Do your spring cleaning now. Yes […]

November 19, 2025
Pillars of Salt: Escaping Regret and Fear of Tomorrow
Regret? Looking back? Not living in the present moment? It seems like that these themes kept surfacing in recent posts by thought leaders I respect and enjoy following. Looking back reminded me of Lot’s wife, turned into a pillar of salt. Thought of that image always made me shudder. Who wants to become a pillar […]

November 12, 2025
My Dog Ain’t in That Fight: Boundaries Matter
When I was working at a nonprofit, I had a colleague who often said: “My dog ain’t in that fight.” Words of wisdom, with a Louisiana flair, from an elder. And words to heed in our business, career, and personal life. Often, we’re tempted to intervene in controversy or confrontation that has nothing to do […]

November 5, 2025
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Time to Break Up—and Let the Addictions Go
- Ruth Anita Foote
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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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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.