Relationship Connections

Cruising Together

February 4, 2026

Baby let’s cruise away from here; together, forever. This is not a one-night stand.

Let’s talk about it…

Barbara Jean is a 29-year-old divorce woman with no kids. She married her high school sweetheart when she was 21 and he was 22. Their marriage last only three years. In high school, Barbara Jean and Windell were best friends. They were known among their friends as the couple that would last a lifetime together. Windell’s parents bought him a car for his 16^th birthday. Barbara Jean worked part time during high school. She would spend her entire check on the latest fashion. Her and Windell were always dress to a Tee. Because of their fashion and Windell’s car, they were very popular among their peers in high school. Windell reason for divorcing Barbara Jean is simply because he felt they married too soon after leaving their parents’ home. He felt they didn’t have any time apart to explore life as single individuals. According to Windell, he rather divorces Barbara Jean than cheat on her. Barbara Jean knew otherwise; she knew Windell was cheating on her a year after they got marry. He was cheating with big booty Judy from high school. Judy didn’t have a curvy shape in high school. She was slim and awkward looking. After having twins by Tyrone shortly after graduating from high school, her figure became curvier. Her boobs blow up like balloons. So did Windell’s head when he saw Judy. Tyrone and Judy broke up after he found out she was pregnant. Tyrone told his boys in the hood that he wasn’t ready to be a father.

When Barbara Jean suspect Windell was cheating with big booty Judy, she joined the gym to lift her booty. She had her breast enlarged but nothing seems to work. Windell would say her breast was too hard causing them to not feel nature. She tried to get pregnant to see if having a baby would naturally enhance her body the same way it enhanced Judy’s body. Barbara Jean became depressed after Windell divorce her. She would only go out the house for work or to grocery shop. Barbara Jean’s friends were very concern about her. She was always the life of the party. Now she doesn’t care about her appearance or her attire. Barbara Jean three closet friends, Cindy, Babe-Babe, and June came together to do an intervention; hoping that it would help her find a way back to the joy she once displayed each time she was presence among her friends. Because Cindy lives the closet to Barbara Jean, she decided to host the intervention at her house. Babe-Babe was responsible for catering the food. June was responsible for the drinks, and Cindy was responsible for decoration. Cindy decorated her huge backyard with different pictures of Barbara Jean from high school. The pictures were enlarged and placed on five feet Easels. Also, large balloon arrangements of the school colors royal blue and gold were place throughout the backyard. Many of Barbara Jean’s friends were given an invitation with a plus one. They were informed the purpose of the intervention party and therefore was told to not invite Wendell or bring him as their plus one. Babe-Babe is a member of a motorcycle club; she invited all her club members. Three hours before the party, Cindy leaves Babe-Babe and June at her house to welcome the guest as they arrived while she goes to Barbara Jeans’ house unannounced. She rang the doorbell for approximately 15 minutes. Cindy felt Barbara Jean was watching her ring the doorbell through the Ring doorbell camera. She also knew Barbara Jean could her saying “open the door” through the mic on the camera. Barbara Jean was so angry at Cindy for ringing her doorbell now stop; she storms down her stairs to the door. She was prepared to curse Cindy out. When she opens the door, Cindy pushes her way inside. “Okay shouts Cindy, let me have it. Go ahead and curse me out. Get it all out your system. I am not leaving here tonight without you with me.” “What the hell are you talking about Cindy, shouts Barbara Jean. Why are you here unannounced; ringing my doorbell like a mad woman?” “I am here because I love you. I refuse to allow you to give up on life because of the asshole that broke your heart. Why should you punish yourself for doing nothing wrong? Look me in the eyes and tell me to my face that you deserve to spend the rest of your life in sorrow because you love someone who was not faithful to you. Especially when the asshole is out there enjoying his life. Trust and believe me when I say, the hurt he gave will return to him one day. I am not here to focus on what that asshole did to you. I am here to declare that you are loved by so many other people. And these people miss you very much and wants to see you happy. I am going upstairs to run you some bath water and to pick out one of your sexy outfits to wear to my house tonight. I refuse to hear the word NO out of your mouth. You are going with me to my house to have some fun. Period!”

Barbara Jean begins to cry. At that moment, she realized she had friends who truly loves her. She did not argue with Cindy. She allowed Cindy to run her bath and pick out an outfit. Cindy did her friend makeup and hair. When she finished, they were ready for the five-minute ride to her house. Cindy text Babe-Babe and June letting them know that they were on their way and would arrive in five minutes. To Barbara Jean’s surprised there were two hundred people waiting for her to arrive in Cindy’s backyard. People begin to greet her with a hug as they whisper in her ear; I love you, Barbara Jean. Barbara Jean’s heart had open once again with the outpouring of love she received that evening. Everyone was enjoying themselves dancing, eating and drinking. One of Babe-Babe club members name Dave approached Barbara Jean. He introduces himself. He tells Barbara Jean, before you form a preconceived notion as to who I am because of the leather biker gear I am wearing; let me tell you a little about myself. I am thirty-five. I am an attorney. I have my own law firm with three other attorneys working for me. I am single and at times very busy when I am working on a case. I do not have kids. I was instantly attracted to you on sight and would love to take you to dinner sometimes. If this is okay with you, I would love to get your phone number. If you need time to think about what I am asking of you; by all means, please take your time. I am not here to rush you into anything that feels uncomfortable to you. Please take my business card and call me at your leisure, when you are ready. Barbara Jean was frightened of the feeling that was flowing through her body as Dave talked to her. She wasn’t sure if she was ready to feel that type of feeling again. She took his card; then thank him for approaching her in a compassionate way. It made her feel safe. She informed Dave that she would give his request some consideration. After the party was over, Barbara Jean thanks her three close girlfriends for rescuing her from herself destruction. She told them about Dave.

Babe-Babe confirmed all that Dave had told Barbara Jean about himself. A month after the party, Barbara Jean realized that she was going out the house more. Talking with her friends over the phone and on a couple of occasions, she went to have a drink at the bar with Cindy. She couldn’t believe that she was almost back to her normal self. She also notices, she did not think any more about the asshole that divorce her. She was ready to move on by living her life out loud again. Barbara Jean decided to give Dave a call at 6pm on a Friday. Dave was preparing to leave work when he receives Barbara Jean’s call. Her name came up on his caller ID. “Well, hello beautiful,” states Dave after picking up the call. “Is this how you greet all your callers, joked Barbara Jean.” “You are the only one who would get this type of greeting from me.” Barbara Jean begins to giggle. “I hope you are calling to tell me that you will have dinner with me tonight.” “I would love to state Barbara Jean with a smile on her face. Dave asked can he pick her up or if she would feel safer meeting him at the restaurant. Barbara Jean felt safe with Dave. She gave him her address. Dave arrived at Barbara Jeans house at 7:30pm that evening. He took her to an Argentina Fresh Grill Restaurant. They sat for over two hours at the restaurant talking and sipping on wine as they ate their grilled steak and vegetables. Dave and Barbara Jean spent every weekend together after their first date. Dave was very patient with Barbara Jean. She had informed him on their first date that she was emotionally wounded and still in recovery. After six months of dating, Barbara Jean invited Dave to have dinner at her home. She prepared a romantic candlelight dinner. Together they drank two bottles of wine. Barbara Jean did not want Dave to drive home after consuming the bulk of the wine. That evening they became intimated for the first time. Because Dave did not want Barbara Jean to have any regrets, he reassured her that he wanted her to cruise with him forever. He tells her, “Baby, this is not a one-night stand, I want you to cruise with me forever. Don’t be confused because the way is clear. If you want it; you got it forever; just let me love, you. That night was ecstasy for both.

Two years after dating Barbara Jean, Dave asked for her hand in marriage. Three kids later, Dave and Barbara Jean are still cruising together.

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Ladies First

January 28, 2026

What happen to male chivalry? Did it end with generation X?

Let’s talk about it…

Curtis and his wife Gloria are having their first child. Curtis is excited to find out the baby’s gender. If it’s a boy, he vowed to pass on the Jordans’ family legacy of chivalry to the male offspring. However, if it’s a girl, he vowed to start a new family legacy by teaching his daughter what not to accept from a man. Curtis’ father Curt taught him the history of their family legacy when he was thirteen. On Curtis’ thirteenth birthday, his father took him camping. For three days, young Curtis learned how to fish; hunt for food; build a campfire; listen for sounds and signs of near danger from wild animals or nature. He learned how to protect himself as well as protect anyone in his care by using nature and items found in the woods to build a weapon or shield. Curtis was taught how to use different types of hunting knives. On the last night of camping, young Curtis was taught the most valuable lesson of chivalry which is how to treat a lady. Curtsays to his son Curtis; “Son, this final lesson starts by hearing then by observation; follow with actions. A woman is the mother of the earth in humanity form, through her loin’s life is reproduce. She is wise, strong; yet soft. A man should never damage or abuse a “Woman”. Because a woman is a nurturer by nature, she will provide nourishment to a man’s body with food and to his soul with spiritual encouragements. A woman is a man’s lucrative investment. What a man gives in relationship to a woman, he will reap 100 times 100 percent in return. What I am saying son, if a man gives respect to his woman, he will reap respect, dedication and loyalty from his woman. However, if a man damages his woman by hurting her mentally or physically, he will reap sorrow, misfortune and pain in his life. Also, his off springs birth through her loins will not respect him. Son, a man should protect his woman and off springs as well as provide for them. This is not saying that a woman should not work outside the home; but a man’s first financial priority should always be his family’s well-being. A man should open doors for a woman; pull out her chair in restaurants before she sits; carry heavy items for her; make sure the maintenance of her car is up to date. What I have taught you this weekend was taught to my father from his father. This tradition of legacy started with your great-grandfather. It is my sincere desire that you also past down this tradition to your son someday.”

Curtis, thinks out loud to himself as he prepares to take his wife to the doctor to find out the baby’s gender; I will teach my son the same principles about male chivalry that my father taught to me. Curtis looks up toward the sky as he says “Dad, I won’t let you down. God, please give me the gift of a son with this pregnancy.” Curtis and his wife Gloria are sitting patiently reading magazines as they wait for the nurse to call their names. Curtis’ heart being to jump as he hears the nurse shouts “Gloria Jordan”. Curtis stand up and reach out his hand to help his wife up from her seat. He escorts her towards the open door where the nurse is standing holding their chart in her hands. Good morning, this is my wife Gloria Jordan states Curtis as they approached the nurse. “Good morning Mr. and Mrs. Jordan, please follow me to room five; states the nurse.” Curtis follows behind his wife and the nurse towards room five. After the nurse prepares Gloria for an Ultrasound, she informed them both that the doctor would be in shortly.

Doctor Gordon greets the couple as he walks into the room. After he examine Mrs. Jordan, he informs them that all appears to be well. However, he informs them that there are two hearts beating systematically or one heart beating irregularly. The ultrasound will give us clarity states Dr. Gordon. The nurse turns on the ultrasound machine as Dr. Gordon pour gel on Gloria’s belly then proceeded to roll the camera on top of the gel. A picture appeared on the screen of the ultrasound machine. Dr. Gordon looks at the couple with a smile before stating; You are pregnant with twins. Let’s see if we can find out the gender of your babies. One is a boy and the other child is a girl. Curtis jumped with joy. Thank you, Jesus, shouts Curtis. Tears run down Gloria face as she looks at the screen on the machine. The Jordan’s name their twins after Curtis’ mother Brandy and Gloria’s father Brandon.

Watching their twins grow into their teens; the Jordans felt extremely happy Brandon is not socially shy like his sister Brandy. However, they are concern about his willingness to follow the path of other boys his age. One month before Brandon’s thirteen birthday, Curtis informed him of their plans to go camping for three days. Brandon asked his dad why we need to go camping because I am turning thirteen. Well son, it’s a family tradition past down from your great-great grandfather. The purpose of the camping trip is to teach you the Jordan’s family legacy of chivalry. I will pass on to you what my father taught me about being a man and how to provide and protect your family, as well as, how to treat a woman. Aw dad, that sounds whack. If I must go, can my friends come so we can go swimming and sleep in tents? Son, I have plans to teach you how to fish; hunt for food; build a campfire; listen for sounds and signs of near danger from wild animals or nature and how to protect yourself as well as protect anyone in your care by using nature and items found in the woods to build a weapon or shield. Also, you should learn how to treat and respect a woman. Dad, I am good on how to treat a woman. I always say thank you to mom after she cook for me; clean my room and wash my clothes. I see how happy it makes her when I say thank you. When I get marry, I know to say thank you after my wife do everything for me. What more is there to learn. I don’t think I need a camping trip to learn to say thank you. I know I do not need to go to the woods to learn how to protect myself in the woods because I won’t be going to the woods ever in my life. Dad, I think you should have some fun in life. You might enjoy going camping more if you have some fun. Maybe you need me and my friends to teach you how to have fun.

Curtis was not prepared for his son’s reaction to taking him camping in honor of the Jordan’s family tradition. He thought Brandon would be as eager as he was at the age of thirteen. “Son, chivalry is so much more than saying thank you to a woman. It’s opening the door for her. Pulling out her chair before she sits. It’s walking on the side of traffic when you two walks down the streets.” Before Curtis could finish what, he was saying, Brandon interrupts his father by saying; “Dad, girls these days do not care about that stuff. I watch music videos on cable, and I listen to my friends’ older brothers talk about girls. They all say the same thing. Girls these days are happy if you spend some time with them. They love it when you claim them publicly as your girlfriend. They want you to take them to parties and wear matching colors. If they get pregnant, they want you to claim the baby and act like a father. They don’t care if you don’t pay child support as long as you claim the baby. They only ask for child support when you don’t claim the baby. They want you to compliment them by saying they look cute or is fine as heck. They want you to be with them on their birthday and the baby birthday. You don’t have to buy a present. They will buy presents then tell their friends that you bought it. A girl especially loves you if you have a car. You see dad, I know how to treat a woman. The older guys in the neighborhood are always hipping us young guys to game on how to treat a woman.

Curtis did not understand the last sentence his son spoke. He assumed it had to do with learning how to treat a woman from the older guys. “Son, I see you have your mind made up and it would be senseless for me to try to teach you what I was taught from my father when your mind is not open to receive. Later that evening Curtis had a talk with his wife about his discussion with their son Brandon. Gloria expressed to her husband in the most respectful way she could; “honey, I really don’t care about Brandon preconceived notions on how to treat and respect a woman. You are his father, not the neighborhood guys. I would like for you to take him on that camping trip without his friends. He does not get a say in whether he is going or not. For this household we will follow the principles of the bible. In Proverbs, chapter 22, verse 6 states: “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it. What he is going through, and thinking is a phase that will constantly change based on the talk of the day from the neighborhood guys. We cannot shelter him from the world that surrounds us; however, we can counter some of the things he hears by allowing our voice to be strong among the other outside voices. It might appear at times that he is steering away from our voices or teachings; it’s okay, we must trust in God’s word that when he is old or wiser; he will not depart from the principles we taught him.” “I agree with you dear; I will let Brandon know that he has no say in this camping trip. In addition to following the principles my father taught me; I will take my bible so that we end each day at camp with bible study and prayer.”

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Press Release

January 23, 2026

Headline

Judy Owens’ new book, “The Secret Place” is an enriching life story of overcoming tragedies that caused great suffering, destruction, and distress.

Summary of the release

Recent release “The Secret Place” is an autobiography self-published book by author Judy Owens, whose tribulations transformed her faith to be stronger and unbreakable.

Full release text

Putting her life on print is going against everything she was taught about family secrets. Her family has always lived by the following mission statement: “what happens in our house stays in our house.” The goal in keeping the family secrets were to not embarrassed or make the family feel ashamed by letting people know who they are behind the mask. As an imperfect person coming from an imperfect family, Judy lived what she was taught for years.

Judy Owens is a mother, and a grandmother, who is currently living in Texas. She is an avid reader who has always desired to share her wisdom in print. Judy’s love for reading began at the age of fifteen after reading her first book, The Diary of Anne Frank. Throughout the years, reading has taken Judy into a place of serenity, where she visions the world through someone’s creative thoughts on print. Judy’s hope is to encourage and enrich the life of the reader.

The author aspires that through her work, everyone will be guided into healing, hope and the pathway leading to God’s kingdom.

Readers can purchase “The Secret Place” at bookstores everywhere, online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble or Ingram Content Group.

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Party All the Time

January 21, 2026

What to do when your business partners want to party all the time with the clients?

Let’s talk about it…

Euphoria Enterprise is an event planning company owned by Bella Cooper, Charity Jones, and Benjamin Black. The owners are all in their late thirties and single without kids. They met fifteen years ago in community college. The college instructor, Mr. Brown, divided the class into groups to work on business projects. Bella, Charity, and Benjamin were grouped together. Each individual group in class was asked to create a business from start to finish. They were allowed to make up any business of their choice. The purpose of the project was to determine how well they processed the material and lecture given to them throughout the semester in Mr. Brown’s business management class. The business project was their final test for the class. Bella, Charity, and Benjamin received an “A+” on the project. Because they work together well, the three vowed to come together after finishing school to turn their business project into a reality. Euphoria Enterprise was established ten years ago. Their business is very lucrative.

Bella is the more level headed no nonsense person of the three. Bella feels her partners should be more business minded first before partying with the clients. Bella understands socializing with clients is good for the business; however, she feels there should be a separation between the two. She does not feel discussing the aftermath of a party during a business meeting is appropriate, especially when it is not business related. Although seventy percent of Euphoria’s clients are celebrities, Bella feels all clients should be treated equal. Her partners do not agree with her. For instance, Charity and Benjamin allow the celebrity clients to drink hard alcohol while doing drugs during the meeting. Bella feels once the contract is signed it is okay to celebrate with a glass of champagne; however, drugs should never be allowed in the office. It just is not good business sense. Perfect example; One celebrity client walks into the office smoking marijuana with his assistance carrying a fifth of Hennessy. The receptionist escorts the client to the conference room after informing Bella, Charity, and Benjamin of the client’s arrival. Bella walks into the conference room with her laptop. She greets the clients before sitting. Charity and Benjamin come into the conference room carrying glasses for the Hennessy this client is known for bringing to each of their meetings. This client gives many parties for family and friends as well as use the company to setup sceneries for their music videos. This client is interested in having a 40th birthday party for his homeboy slash bodyguard. According to the bodyguard who is present in the meeting, he would like for it to be a black tire dinner event from 7pm to 11pm for his family to attend. After 11pm he would like for the scenery to change to a Thug Life back yard party with a domino table, a spade table, an area for shooting dice, and a DJ with a dance floor. Bella knew this would be a huge bill because they would need to rent a large secluded mansion with a large backyard. They would need a chef to prepared an elegant dinner as well as finger foods for the backyard party. Bella noted the insurance coverage for the event would have to be large enough to cover the possibilities of damages. Her focus was on the backyard after party. Bella took notes of the details provided by the client for the event. She promises to have a written contract outlining the cost of the event within three days. As Bella stood to excuse herself from the meeting, Charity and Benjamin begin to discuss with the client the party they attended at the client home over the weekend. Bella shakes the client hand as she thanks him for his business. The client holds Bella hand; massage it gently while stating that he expects to see her at the afterparty. Bella smile as she pulls her hand from the client grip before exiting the conference room. Bella immediately starts to work on the client event. She assigns different task to their employees to find vendors, secluded mansion locations, and supplies. She asks them to include a breakdown of the cost for their findings. Charity and Benjamin spend an additional hour with the client drinking and laughing about the party they attended at the client’s home over the weekend. Three days later, Bella setup a zoom meeting with her partners and the client. She gave a short PowerPoint presentation outlining the details of the event with its cost. The client was pleased with the location and look of the mansion as well as all the details planned. Bella emailed a copy of the contract to the client for his signature. She asks that the client email back the signed signature page of the contract. She informed the client; work will begin upon receipt of the wire deposit. She also informed the client that the balance had to be paid in full before the date of the event. Later that day, Bella overhears Charity and Benjamin discussing what they were going to wear to backyard party.

Bella was present at the mansion to oversee the setup. Once her plans were properly executed, she left her two assistants to work with the chef and to make sure the transition from black tie to Thug Life backyard party went well. After six hours, the two assistants were replaced with two more assistants who was responsible for locking up the mansion once the back yard party was over at 4am. Someone was scheduled to let the cleaning crew in at 6am so that the keys could be submitted back to the property management company, on the same day, before 4pm. All went well. There were only minor damages to a flower bed, some glass ware, and dishes. The insurance cover the cost of the damages. Charity and Benjamin both did not show up at work the following Monday after the event. Bella was concern. She left several messages on their phones without any reply. Bella continued to work as she waited for her partners to show up at work. Their client referred a female friend, who was at the Black tie / Thug Life party. She walked into the office without an appointment; she was interested in having a black-tie party for her parent’s 50^th wedding anniversary. She loved the elegant details of the black tie and wanted the exact same for her parents. Bella introduced herself to the newly potential client as she escorted her to the conference room. “Hello Bella, my name is Felisha; everyone calls me Peaches. You can call me Peaches.” “Thanks Peaches, it is a pleasure to meet you. Would you like a bottle of water before we sit down to discuss what bought you in this morning?” “No thank you; but if you have some wine or champagne, I will take a glass.” “Sure, states Bella; would you like red or white wine?” “Red would be good, replied, Peaches.” After pouring wine into a glass, Bella and Peaches begin to discuss the details of the event she would like for her parents. As Bella was making notations of the discussion, Peaches asked is Charity and Benjamin okay after what happen at the backyard party. Bella froze in thought before being able to speak. Why do you ask are they okay? What happen at the back yard party that caused you to inquiry about their well-being? “Well, Charity and Baby Boy were hugged up all night. Benjamin kept following them around the backyard asking Charity if she was alright. Baby Boy got mad tire of Benjamin getting in him and Charity business. So, he told him that he was going to check him if he did not go somewhere and sit down. Benjamin tried to explain to Baby Boy that they own the company that put the event together and they do not get down the way they do. Baby Boy shouted at Benjamin saying, dude you are here partying hard like the rest of us. So now that your girl wants to be by my side, you want to act like you are better than me. You do not have enough money to be better than me home boy. At this point, Benjamin tells Baby Boy; you got us twisted, we are here as overseer of the property only. We are not here to indulge in any other activities. It is obvious you gave her something that is against our policy when socializing with our clients. Yeah right, replied Baby Boy, you could have fooled the hell out of me. I heard how you two get down in your office with the clients. Benjamin tried to reach for Charity who was looking like a Zombie when Baby Boy clocked him, laying him out. Suddenly Charity comes out of Zombie land. She runs out the backyard down the street screaming. Twenty minutes after she ran out, the police show up with the ambulance. At that point the party was over.” “What time did the police show up asked Bella.” “It was around 3:45am; As June Bug was leaving, he says; well, we got our money’s worth although the party ended 15 minutes early.” Bella thanks Peaches for the details of what happen. She informed Peaches her assistant will setup a zoom meeting to go over the contract. Bella escorted Peaches out the office. Later that day, Charity, and Benjamin walks into the office wearing sunglasses. Bella asked them both to come into her office. She demands to see their faces. Benjamin was covering a black eye and Charity was covering red eyes. Obviously states Bella, it had to be one hell of a party for you two to waltz in here three days later looking like you party all weekend. I do not want to hear any explanation; I need you two to listen only. Whatever you two need to do to get over being Star Struck or Celebrity Struck – DO IT! Because I refuse to work with partners who only wants to party with the clients. Please keep in mind we are not equal partners. I have no problem buying out your share to protect this company’s reputation. It took too long to build what we have here. Celebrities come to us because they like our work and trust us. Please do not tarnish the trust they placed in us by acting like possess groupies. You must understand that celebrities are people like you and I, who happen to be publicly known for their work. Complimenting their talent and paying to see their performance should be enough. Stop putting them on a pedestal because if they were not publicly admired for their talent, they would be looked upon as any other person. So, get over it NOW!
Workplace Bullying

January 14, 2026

What is it about being an introvert and doing your job well, attract bullies in the workplace?

Let’s talk about it…

“Hey April, what’s going on girl?” April looks up at her co-worker, she thinks to herself before replying. Why these people cannot leave me alone when they see me reading my book as I eat my lunch. Can a girl have a moment to herself before going back to work?” Instead of saying what she was thinking; April replied to her co-worker by saying, “Hey Joy, you know me; trying to relax my mind with reading before going back to work. You look like you have something on your mind Joy; so, what is on your mind?” “Well, I and some of the other girls would like to invite you to go to Happy Hour after work.” With a surprised look on her face, April asked Joy, “they still have Happy Hour? I thought that ended in the nineties.” There are still a few places that have Happy Hours states Joy. “Well, thanks for the invite, I will pass. I hope you and the girls enjoy yourselves.” April’s co-worker Joy turns up her nose and rolls her eyes before walking off. Gee whiz, thought April, I do not get it. Why do these people get so mad because I do not hang out with them? I am sociable at work when I am not reading my book at lunch. So, what is the big deal about one less among a crowd at happy hour? Hell, they act like they cannot have fun unless I attend. Go figure.

April was only able to read two full pages before it was time to return to work. April feels she socialize well with her co-workers at work. Her cubicle is in the middle of Sandy and Jean. She would talk to them over the cubicle every day. Many times, they would talk as they work. They do not care if other employees sitting near heard their conversations. Anything said that was personal or private was done by whispering as they gather in one person’s cubicle. Sandy is the co-worker who knows everyone’s business in the company. She always greets everyone with a hug and a “God bless your heart.” April use to wonder, why Sandy cannot simply say “good morning” or “hello”. After a year of working with her co-worker, April realized, Sandy’s religious routine was her way of getting people to trust and confide in her. Co-workers would come confess their sins and burdens to Sandy like they were in a confession booth at their church. April and Sandy, both defined themselves as Christians. However, April was more spiritual than religious. She did not announce to all that had an ear to hear that she went to church or is a believer. She operated within the realm of spiritual insight, only as the spirit guided her to do so. Sandy would often come into April’s cubicle and grab a couple of her fingers while stating “Sis, I need you to touch and agree with me in prayer;” April knew this was Sandy’s opening to gossip about one of the confessions given to her from another co-worker. April would tell Sandy, God hears you; you do not need me to touch and agree with you. Be an intercessor by praying in private. Also, Sandy would express her angry towards April for talking to co-workers that she classified as sinners. She would say to April, why are you talking to her? I told you she is an alcoholic who sleeps with marry men. Or, she would say, do not engage in a conversation with him because he is a womanizer. April refused to allow Sandy to control her work relationship with people based on their confessions to her. On several occasions, April would overhear Sandy lying to co-workers about her. After co-workers listen to the lies Sandy told them about her, these co-workers would treat April like she was contaminated goods. Many would turn up their nose to her or roll their eyes at her for no reason. One day April was reading her book while eating her lunch, when she hears a co-worker say to another co-worker while looking in her direction, she thinks she is better than everyone here and she loves to judge people so do not tell her your business. The person receiving this information ask, who are you talking about. The gossiper reply was the only person in here reading a book. April sat quietly hearing co-workers who did not know her or ever had a conversation with her believe a lie told to them, then act on that lie by treating her like she was the worst person in the world.

April refused to allow the lies defined who she is as a person. She vowed to herself, to continue to be her true authentic self regardless of how people treat her. April was getting use to co-workers treating her like shit, then tuck their tails between their legs because they need her expertise. April loved what she did for a living, and she made sure it showed in her work. Regardless of the negative or nick picking treatment she received, she always gave her best in performing her job and working with people. April would often quote within her thoughts the scripture found in Matthew 5:16, “let your light shine before man so that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven”.

Sandy told April that she was not being a good Christian because she was not reprimanding people for their wrong doing. April could not believe what she was hearing. She looks Sandy directly in her eyes then says to her; “you do not know what a good Christian is because you are not a Christian. You are a religious hypocrite. How dare you expect me to treat people according to your judgment of their sins or wrong doing based on what they confided in you. What are you doing in reprimanding judgment of what was told to you; besides trying to bully me into acting according to your will for their lives? I am not their God and neither is you. I do not have a heaven or a hell to put these people in; therefore, I will not judge them. I am a sinner saved by grace and in case you do not know, so are you. So why are you acting like you are the holy police captain and I am one of your officers to bring law and order. You have these people treating me like shit based on lies you told them about me. I see now that something is seriously wrong with you. Therefore, I will take my own advice and pray for you in private.” Sandy, walks away from April without saying a word. She never said anything else to April about not acting like a Christian. Seven months later, Sandy quits her job.

Although Sandy no longer worked at the company the bad seed she planned about April is still in the darkness of the co-workers’ mind. Co-workers would take supplies from April’s desk as well as her personal items like lotion, hand sanitizer, her box of Kleenex and cough drops. A director of another department once picked up a nasty rubber band off the floor, then placed it on April’s desk as he presses his thumb into her shoulder while saying “don’t say I never gave you anything.” She had co-workers go to her management with lies. One of her managers asked Aprils why do you want to move to another cubicle? What is wrong with where you are sitting? April looks at the manager strangely before replying. I never said I wanted to move to another cubicle. There is nothing wrong with where I am sitting. The manager then states; “you never told anyone you were unhappy with where you are sitting and wants to move.” April replies; “I never ever had that conversation with anyone. I never said that to anyone.” Another manager approaches April as she was working and stands over her back as a form of intimidation. April turns her head, looks up at the manager, smiled, and says “hello”. The manager proceeded to say to April, “you are not perfect, you make mistakes.” “I know I am not perfect. I never said that I was, replied April.” The manager walks out of April’s cubicle without saying another word. April could not help but wonder, what was that all about.

Although April worked in a department that have many employees, she is the only one who knows how to do what she does. April watch many of her co-workers in her department take long vacations, as well as long personal leaves of absence as other co-workers in her department cover for them. April, normally takes a day or two off because there is no one to cover for her. Once a year, when she would take five consecutive days off, she would have to train someone for two weeks to cover only what could not be placed on hold until she returns. Which means when she returned, the work placed on hold was added to her day-to-day work. April would often tell her manager that her job was a two-person job and that someone should be trained to do what she does. For years her manager agreed to get her help. April’s manager tried to appease her by promoting someone in the department giving them the same title as April but not the work; this person was promoted, yet they continue to work with the other employees in the department and cover them in their absence.

As the company grew so did April’s workload. April notices her work performance had begun to suffer due to the growth in work without any help. She continued to complain about needing help. Her manger would promise help is coming. Her manager begins to verbally reprimand her for work she could not complete and for minor mistakes she was making because she did not have the time to double check her work, because something else was being requested of her. On top of the heavy workload without any help, April’s manager was giving her more responsibilities. April begins to feel like her manager ignoring her cry for help is a form of abuse. To April, this form of abuse is in the same category as workplace bulling. April realized her time at this company was up. It was time to move on. April was offer one more promise after submitting her two-week resignation. Her manager promises to promote her to supervisor in six months should the position become available. April thought to herself as she declined the offer, “well at least this time my manager is letting me know the supervisor position is not a real possibility.”
The Love I Lost

January 7, 2026

The love he lost was a sweet love.

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Mark, a twenty-nine-year-old single muscular built person who stands six feet, two inches tall; took a couple of courses in music while in college getting his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. As a child, he had a natural talent for instruments. No instrument was off limit to his talent. He would watch and listen to someone play an instrument then mimic what he saw and hear without ever taking a lesson. The two music courses were to perfect his self-taught skills. Mark is most skilled with using the keyboard, drums, and bass guitar. However, like most young boys, he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps by getting a degree in Engineering. All of Mark’s life his father worked as an Electrical Engineer, in the construction industry. After graduating college, Mark’s friends threw him a surprise graduating party at a jazz club. Mark’s friends knowing how much he loves music invited him to the club to hear one of his favorite jazz musicians. Little did Mark know his friends were setting him up for his surprise party. He did not suspect anything other than what he was told.

As Mark and his friends enter the club, he could see some type of celebration was taking place in the back area of the club. He could see it was roped off with many small round tables as well as many small round ottomans for seating. He could see bronze and black balloons with a huge balloon with the word “Congratulations” printed on it. As Mark’s friend walks in the direction of the celebration, Mark’s shouts out; “hey, you all, we are about to crash someone’s party. We should check on the other side for seats” As they reached the area that was roped off, everyone inside the roped area, turns around in unison and shouts “Congratulations” to Mark. At that moment he received the surprised of his life. He could see that everyone inside the roped area is someone he knows. The party is for me shouts Mark. Everyone shouts “Yes” as they laughed out loud. Mark turns to his boys; “I take it that you all put this together.” They all nodded their heads up and down. Then he asked, “what is the occasion?” “You graduated college man; you graduated college they shouted.”

Among the guest at Mark’s party was two of his band members. While in college, Mark and his two college friends formed a band. They would make money playing for parties and anniversaries within the town where he lived. Mark goes around the party hugging people and thanking them personally for coming. When he made it back around to the five guys he grew up with, he asked them; “so is it safe to say that one of my favorite jazz musicians will be here tonight was used as an excuse to get me here.” “Yes, that is correct”, replied one of Mark’s friends. Another one of his friends tells him, “This is the reason we choose to use the words, one of your favorite jazz musicians rather than give you a specific name of a jazz musician; we did not want you to look up anyone’s itinerary then question the lie we were telling to get you here. Well actually; tonight is a showcase for up-and-coming jazz singers and bands.” “Okay, cool,” states Mark; “I love to hear new artist showcase their skills.” The night was going well. Everyone was enjoying the music, drinks, and finger foods when an artist gets on the stage to apologize to the crowd for not being able to sing because his band did not show up; also, his manager who is stuck in traffic with his band has the music track. One of Mark’s band members shouts out to ask the guy, “was he planning to sing a self-wrote song or a song from another artist playlist.” The artist stated that he was going to sing Will Downing song “Stop, Look, Listen to your heart.” The bandmember volunteer himself before asking Mark and the other band member to back up the artist. The club had instruments on the stage that they were able to us. Mark and one band member both played jazz guitars as the other band member played the saxophone. Little did they know there were scouts presence. After the performance, the scouts offer to meet with Mark and his two band members to discuss joint adventures. Two weeks after Mark’s surprised party, him and his band members meet with a scout and his production company. Mark and his band signed a contract with the label to tour with various jazz singers as their band.

Mark was so excited about the good news, he could not wait to tell his longtime girlfriend Jasmine, who is the mother of his three-year-old son. Jasmine and Mark met in junior high-school. They always had a crush on each other. They would sneak and hold hands in junior high school with an occasional kiss on the lips. They officially called each other girlfriend and boyfriend when they were both sophomores in high school. Mark loved Jasmine with all his heart. He never ever thought about dating another person other than Jasmine. He never cheated on her or allowed anyone to convince him otherwise. Jasmine was happy for Mark and his band. She knew music is his first love; however, she accepted his decision to follow in his father’s footsteps. Jasmine could not help but think that Mark chose to get his degree in Engineering to have a strong financial foundation like his father. Mark looked up to his father and he marble at how well he took care of their family. Mark’s mother was a stay-at-home mother and housewife. She kept their home clean, supported her kids with their school and when they participated in after school activities. Mark’s father put all four of his kids through college and kept their household financially stable. Mark would often promise Jasmine; he will do the same for their household once he finishes school and gets a job as an Electrical Engineer. He also promises Jasmine that they would get marry once he gets a job. It did not matter to Jasmine which profession Mark chose, as long as, they were together and he was happy with what he did for a living.

Things begin to take off at a fast pace, for Mark’s band, shortly after signing the contract. They were scheduled to start a six-month tour with only a two-week layover to come home after three months of touring. Mark had a month before the tour starts. Him and Jasmine used the time to rent a house together. Because their plans to marry had to be placed on hold, they did not want to put off living together. Jasmine helped Mark pack and prepared for his tour. On tour, the days were moving swiftly to Mark; but to Jasmine the days were moving very slow. She missed Mark. Not being able to communicate with him by phone made it very difficult for her. Because of the time difference, when Mark was awake, Jasmine and their son would be sleep. Jasmine could count the number of times her and Mark talked on the phone in the last three months on one hand with fingers left over. They would text each other a lot. She was happy when he came home for the two weeks layover before going back to complete the remaining three months on their tour. The two weeks layover went so fast; it felt like two days to Jasmine. After the remaining three months were over, Jasmine planned a three day stay vacation for her and Mark. She had her mother watched their son. She bought a sexy negligee and swimsuit. Mark was home a full day when he had to pack for the three days stay vacation Jasmine had planned. Mark spent the 3 days with Jasmine sleeping. He was so tired from the tour and had jet lag that it was difficult for him to keep his eyes open whenever he was sitting still. Jasmine was trying to be understanding and be patience with him, but she was frustrated. She missed his affections and his attention. They used to talk about any and everything. They used to always be together. Mark was a hands-on father and now his son is not getting any one-on-one time with his father. After returning home from their stay cation, Mark receives a call stating that a new tour is scheduled to start in two months. It will be another six-month tour with a two-week layover.

Jasmine begins to complain. She asked Mark why does the band appears to be touring more than the artist. Mark explains, to Jasmine, they are the band for various jazz singers and each time they go on tour it is with different artists. Mark’s explanation answers Jasmine question but it did not bring her peace. As Mark enter the second half of the tour, Jasmine begins to see blogs with Mark and his band members engaging in explicit activities with women in the different countries. Jasmine could not believe what she was reading and seeing. Mark was allowing women to sit on his lap in the clubs as well as lay in his lap. She was mortified. She printed out the articles with the pictures. She tapes them on their personal bathroom wall. She did not want her son to see them. The day Mark was to return home she took their son to her mother’s house. She had moved all her and Mark Jr’s clothes out the house and into an apartment for her and Mark Jr. When Mark returned home from tour the pictures were the first thing he saw when he went into their bathroom. He turns to face Jasmine crying “baby I can explain. You know I would never do anything to hurt you or jeopardized our family. I love you more than life itself. Please baby give me a chance to explain.” Little did Mark know, Jasmine had moved. She did not want to hear another one of Mark’s explanations that did not comfort her spirit. Jasmine looks at Mark as he cries out for her forgiveness. Without saying anything she toss her keys on the bed then walked out their home forever.

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Do not Judge the Book by Its Cover. Reading its Contents Might Change Your Perception

December 31, 2025

The surface does not define what is inside.

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“Push mom, push! Shouts Doctor Gordon. I can see the head. I need for you to give it one more push as hard as possible.” Soon after the last push, a soft cry of a baby rings out. The doctor announces “it’s a girl.” “She looks like what grace feels like, beautiful with a glow, states doctor Gordon.” The doctor hands the baby to his nurse. The nurse announces the time of birth and weight before preparing the baby for mom to embrace her fifth child. The mom was moved by the doctor’s descriptive statement about her baby girl as she was born. She names her fifth child Grace based on the doctor’s statement.

Emma, a single mother of four gives birth to her fifth child as her longtime partner and father of her children, James holds her hand. James takes his daughter and holds her up to the stars. “God, this child who highly resembles my family appearance from the tribe of Fulani in Cameroon is highly favor of you. Your grace is with her. She is flesh of my flesh, bone of my bone. Her spirit will know you and honor you. Her spirit will hear you and worship you in spirit and in truth. She is blessed to be a blessing to many. For this, I praise you.”

Both Grace parents is from Mississippi. They would often tell stories of growing up as the kid of Sharecroppers and having to pick cotton before and after school. Grace’s mother people moved to Mississippi from Arkansas; her father people moved to Mississippi from Louisiana. Grace’s father’s family origin is in Cameroon Africa. Although Emma and James never married, they both raised their kids to be family minded by putting family first. Grace’s parents were not highly educated. Neither of her parents finish high school. They both left their parent’s homes in Mississippi, at the age of sixteen, to move North for work. Grace’s mother found a job in the cleaning industry at age sixteen; her father found a job in a junk yard where metal parts for cars, washing machines and heaters was refurnish and sold.

Grace grew up living in poverty-stricken environments where broken English, now known as Ebonics, is the language of the immigrants. Grace has always been a quick learner of any skill taught to her. However, she has a lazy tongue which causes difficulties in enouncing words or articulating her thoughts well. Grace did not feel out of place, as a child, within her community because everyone looked like her and sound like her. In the late 1960s and early 1970s her mother became an Activist. Grace was at the March on Washington in 1963 when her mother told her “Just because you are poor and black doesn’t mean you are dumb and ignorant”. Grace did not understand why her mother told this to her; she knew not to question, just listen. The words somehow pierced the spirit of her soul. She could not stop thinking about what was said to her. As an Activist, Grace’s mother becomes the founder of an organization to help single mothers. Her mother worked with the Black Panther Party to feed inner city school kids’ breakfast before going to school. Grace’s mother was selected as a board member on an inner-city community health care center. She was one of the Activist flown into Washington by the White House when Martin Luther King was assassinated. Grace grew up watching her mother, who did not graduate from high-school, navigate through life helping people. Her mother believed everyone has a right to be treated equal regardless of race, gender, education, or financial status.

After graduating high-school, Grace found a job working at the airport. She did not think about attending college. It was not discussed in her community. After giving birth to her son at the age of twenty-three, Grace begins to look at life differently. She begins to look at the high-rise office buildings with the following questions in her thoughts: What type of work do the people do inside of those buildings? How does someone get a job inside one of those buildings? What skills are required to get a job inside one of those buildings? What is the title of those jobs inside one of those building? Grace decided to speak with a counselor at the local trade college near her home. The counselor provides Grace with a list of trades that could help her get a job in a high-rise office building. Grace did not know which trade to choose. She decided on a trade that worked with numbers. She was a master when it came to numbers. Her best subjects in school were Chemistry, Algebra and Calculus. After completing trade school, Grace found a job working with a major company who was located through-out the United States and in Japan. She masters her job skills immediately. She worked well with other departments within the company, as well as, socialized outside of work, with many of the employees. Grace begins to experience people we call “Haters.” These are the people who tries to dim your light because your job well done is being recognized and honor by upper management and because you are liked by many of your peers. These people, “haters” like to point out your areas of weakness. The haters love to correct Grace enunciation of words in front of people. Grace decides to go to the community college at night to take basic English courses. It did not matter how many English courses she took; she could not seem to change how she pronounces or enounce words. The courses did help her improve in her writing but not in her speaking.

Because of the Haters, Grace became an introvert. It was her way of hiding. Hiding did not stop the haters but a least they did not have an audience when correcting her in a derogatory manner. She could not understand the hate people gave so unapologetically. She did not want to become like them. She understood how easy it is to give to others what is constantly deposited into your spirit; especially when what is deposit has a significant impact on you. In order to combat the hate given, she became a spiritually person. It was not about following a religious denomination with a lot of do’s and do nots. She needed to grow in relationship with God, her creator and savior. The more Grace grew spiritually, the stronger she became. She begins to gain spiritual wisdom and insight. The words her mother spoken so many years ago flash back into her mind “Just because you are poor and black doesn’t mean you are dumb and ignorant”. Grace thought out loud, “just because I do not enounce some words correctly does not mean I do not know the meaning of the word. I come from people who was kidnapped from their country and bought to a strangle land to work as slaves for people of a language different from their own. My people method of being taught the new language of their slave owners was through the pain of a whip that pierce their skin. Therefore, I will no longer apologize to haters who unapologetically crucify me for speaking Ebonics fluently. So, in the words of Michelle Obama, when they go low; I will go high and praise my God for the ability to communicate with my voice.” Once Grace changed her mind set and no longer care about what the hater said about the way she talks; the hate stopped. This help Grace to realize that the haters used her to gain power and strength. Had she originally declared in her spirit that the haters are a liar from the pits of hell and had she refused to receive what they were saying about her as truth, the hate would have stopped a long time ago. Rejecting the haters open Grace to see to vase number of people who speak unapologetically in the same dialect as herself. She listens to Doctor Phil, on television frequently use the word Ya’ll in his conversations. To her surprise, so many different cultures of people was enouncing some words using the Ebonics dialect. Yet, they call it country instead of Ebonics.

From this experience Grace learns that haters who hate with lies are weak and needs the power of the person they are hating on to provide them with strength. Do not empower Haters by believing what they say about you. The lies they tell are out of darkness; and when light is presence, darkness will fleet; vanish; disappear. Continued to walk in the light. God is light.

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Wanted! Young Man Single and Free

December 24, 2025

Transitioning from sugar baby to sugar mama. My life is a Life Time movie.

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Betty is sitting at her table reading through the mail. She reaches under the pile of mail to pull out a shiny bronze color envelope. This is from Dorothy, thought Betty as she speaks out loud in her mind. What could she be mailing to me that could not be said by text? Do she not know we are living in a digital world now. After tearing open the envelope, she begins to read out loud. “You are cordially invited to celebrate my 50^th birthday with me in the Bahamas.” Okay, and… thought Betty. Is this a joke? This is all she has printed on the invite. Who is going to pay for this trip to the Bahamas? And when is her birthday? Am I supposed to RSVP? Now, if I call to question her about this not enough information invitation, she going to label me as the cheap friend who does not know when her birthday is. Anyways, here goes. “Hello Dorothy girl, I just received your invitation in the mail. It’s a beautiful card. It did not state when you plan on going to the Bahamas.” “Did it not say for my 50^th birthday?” “Yes, it did Dorothy, but I was hoping it would be more specific as to the exact dates. I’m sure it’s not a day trip on your birthday only.” Laughing Out Loud, Dorothy provides more details on the invite. “Girl, you remember William; my eighty-five-year-old sugar daddy.” “Yes, Dorothy, I remember William.” Well, he gifted me with an all-inclusive trip to the Bahamas for a party of ten people. He rented a mansion that has ten bedrooms, five on the west wing and five bedrooms on the east wing. It’s a two-story mansion. Because William’s health issues do not allow him to travel, he wanted me to go and enjoy myself with nine of my friends. We will fly out on the 15^th, two days before my birthday and will return on the 20^th. Because my birthday is in a month, I need everyone to RSVP by Thursday of next week.” “Thanks for the details, Dorothy. And thanks for inviting me.” “Of course, Betty, you are one of my best friends; are you not?” “Yes Dorothy, I am.” “Okay, Betty, I will talk to you soon.” Dorothy hangs up the phone. Betty, thinks out loud. “I really didn’t know I was one of her best friends. Anyhow, if she says so; I’m gain. I get a free trip out of it.”

Betty is a 48-year-old single woman with one adult child who is 25. Her son lives with his girlfriend and their two-year-old daughter. Betty met Dorothy three years ago when her sugar daddy William was rush to the hospital where she works as a registered nurse. Betty was assigned to William room. She initially thought Dorothy was his daughter. She was intrigued after finding out that William was her sugar daddy. Betty befriends Dorothy just so she could get the details on how she found a sugar daddy; and how much sugar does he gives. For the entire three years Dorothy would always introduce William as her sugar daddy or address him in conversations as her sugar daddy. She would reference his title, sugar daddy, like it was a badge of honor. She wanted everyone, who came in contact with her to know his role in her life. On the day William was released from the hospital, Dorothy and Betty exchanged phone numbers. Two months after William released from the hospital, Betty invited Dorothy to hang out with her at a professional social club owned by a friend of hers. After buying Dorothy a couple of drinks with shots of whiskey, Betty was able to engage Dorothy in conversation about her sugar daddy. Dorothy talked about her experience as an exotic dancer at a gentleman club. She admits to meeting William at the gentlemen club. William would come to the club twice a week to request a private dance from Dorothy. She was paid $5,000 for a fifteen-minute dance. After a year of giving William private dances in the club, he asked Dorothy to move into his house with him. He did not want her dancing for anyone but him. Betty eventually asked Dorothy, can William introduce her to one of his single friends who is looking for a sugar baby. Dorothy and William invited Betty over to their home to meet William’s friend Chris. Chris is two-years older than William. Because Chris uses a wheel chair to help him with mobility, he doesn’t go out much. Chris is looking to meet someone to spend time with him in his home. Betty thought this arrangement is perfect because she did not want any of her professional friends to know what she was doing. Chris was paying Betty $2,000 a visit for two hours of her time. Her visits would consist of her watching tv with him, listening to music with him, sitting and talking to him and on those special occasions, she would have to sit on his lap. Betty was paid $3,000 for the special occasion visits. Betty was able to save $1 million in the bank from her relationship with Chris.

When Betty met someone, her age, at her friend’s professional social club, she no longer wanted to visit with Chris. The money was good, but it made her feel like a nasty girl. In addition to feeling dirty, Betty was scared that someone other than Dorothy would find out. She could not bear the thought of her son knowing what she was doing. Betty became bored quick with the new man in her life. He never had any money; yet, he would always suggest they attend concerts, go out to eat, or attend sporting events. Also, He did not hesitate to ask Betty to cover the bill. Betty’s boyfriend would always say after she paid for them, “You know I got you next time.” Betty would often wonder after paying, what the hell do “I got you” mean. I am feeding him, covering the expenses of all entertainments and giving up the cookie to him whenever he wants it. So, what the hell do “I got you” means. Betty found herself thinking out loud. “If I’m going to pay, I might as well find me someone who can make me holler as my toes curl in the bedroom. I need me a sugar baby.” Betty begins to search online for Sugar Mamas’ dating sites. She was knee deep in her search when her door bell rings. Who could this be on a Thursday night? It was her “no money lover” carrying an overnight bag. “What are you doing here on a Thursday with an overnight bag?” “Well, I don’t have to work tomorrow, so I thought I would come over a day early to hang out at your place while you are at work tomorrow. This way you can cook me breakfast before you go to work.” “Oh, hell no shouts Betty. Get your no money ass out my house. My days of taking care of you is over. I’m the only one giving in this relationship without anything in return. Please leave! Betty’s lover glanced over at the computer. He looks back at her then shouts, “what the hell? You are on a dating site looking for a sugar baby; yet you are going to tell me to get my no money ass out your house. Hell, it looks to me, I was giving you exactly what you are searching for online. You should be more appreciative of me for my services.” “Get out my house, get out, get out, shouts Betty.” She slams her door after her lover walks out. Betty continued her online search. She found the perfect website. The young men on the site were physically fit and between the age of 21 to 35. Okay, thought Betty, let me create a profile. The site requires her to provide a brief description of what she is looking for. Betty’s description was simple and to the point. “Wanted, young man, single and free. No experience necessary. I will accept a young trainee” Betty did not want to chase after anyone. She wanted to choose among the candidates who applied for the position. The next day after work, Betty log onto the website. To her surprised several young handsome muscle-bound men shows interest in her profile. She decided to look at the profiles of the candidates 25 to 30. She replied to Jackson profile. Jackson is 30 years old, six feet 4 inches. He is very muscular. He works as a bartender three nights a week and a fitness trainer Mondays thru Fridays. Jackson and Betty exchanged contact information. She agreed to meet him at the Gym for a workout session. Jackson did somethings with his hands during their workout session that let Betty know she had the perfect sugar baby. She was willing and ready to pay for further services.

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Computer Love

December 17, 2025

Who knew love could be found on a computer? Is he real?

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“Look at my baby, all grown up. What do you want for your birthday? I wish you would allow your father and I to give you a party to celebrate your accomplishments in life. You graduated from High School with a 4.0 GPA. You will start college in the fall. You found yourself a job without the help of me and your father. And you are moving into our studio guess house in the back. Your father and I would love to honor your accomplishments in some way; so, again I asked: What do you want for your birthday?” “Thanks mom; rather than spend money on a party, can you and dad buy me a small used car? Having my own transportation will allow me the freedom to be more mobile without bugging you and dad to take me around.” “That would be an excellent gift to give you. I will talk to dad about it. I am sure he will be okay with it. Let us plan to go shopping for you a car this weekend coming.” Thanks, mom, for being so understanding. I love you. I have a few more boxes to move into the guess house. Once I am moved in, I will invite you and dad to dinner. I want to surprise you both with my cooking skills.” “Okay dear, let me know if you need help unpacking.” “Will do” shouts Sandra as she walks out the back door.

Sandra is the Fords oldest child. The Fords has one other child; Sandra’s brother Jack, who is sixteen. Jack is spending his summer in boot camp for gifted kids. As promise, once Sandra got settle into her new place, she invites her mom and dad over for dinner. Sandra never cooked at home. Her mother would not allow anyone other than herself to cook and clean her home. As a very observant child, Sandra would sit in the kitchen and watch her mother and grandmother prepare meals. Sandra decided to mimic one of her grandmother’s meals. She made lasagna with a mix green salad and crescent rolls. Her parents were impressed with her culinary skills and felt their daughter would not have a problem paving her way through life.

In high school Sandra was valedictorian. She would often spend her spare time tutoring other students. She became close friends with the principal’s daughter Karen, who was in her second year of college during Sandra’s last year of high school. Sandra invited Karen over to celebrate having her first place. Sandra prepared finger foods for her and Karen. She put party wings in the air fryer and prepared a veggie platter with ranch dressing. Karen bought items to make virgin Pina Coladas. Sandra and Karen sat talking for hours about the benefits of being a young adult living outside their parents’ home. Karen asked Sandra about dating. “Karen, I have not given much thought to dating. I only had one boyfriend in my life during my second and third year in high school. It was a controlled dating relationship. Our parents made sure Michael and I never went beyond a kiss on the lips. Michael graduated a year before me and is now attending college in another state. We do not keep in touch. I heard he is dating someone who attends the same college. Anyway, my experience with Michael is not sufficient to prepare me for a real relationship as a young lady. I am not a socialite so therefore; I do not know how and where to meet anyone to date. How did you meet your boyfriend, Karen?” “My boyfriend and I met on one of the college’s website portals for students. We both joined a private group for students who are majoring in becoming a doctor. The members of the group discuss school related issues pertaining to classes, course material, the professors teaching method, and financial assistances. Each student must create a profile before joining. Our school ID picture is used as our profile picture. We can send a private DM to someone in the group. My boyfriend sent me a DM asking if we could study together in the school library. I agreed and the rest is history.” “Karen, your story sounds like a match made in heaven. I would love to meet someone before I start school in the fall. It would be good if there are some social media platforms like your college group portal for students.” “There is Sandra” “Help me find the way Karen.” “Okay, let starts now Sandra. Have you heard of Spacebook?” “Yes, but I have never been on Spacebook.” “It is okay Sandra; I will coach you step by step. Let us start by setting up a profile for you. Then we will add your profile on SpaceMessenger which is related to Spacebook. It will allow someone to DM you privately. Then we will search for groups you can join on Spacebook.” Karen spent the rest of the evening helping Sandra set up a profile. They found a group for young adults between the age of 18 to 25 who were valedictorian in high school. The members of the group talked about their senior year in high school. They talked about college; their first real job; moving out their parents’ homes; buying their first car and their future. Because it was late, Sandra invited Karen to spend the night. Karen cordially declined because she had a brunch date with her boyfriend. Sandra walks Karen to her car parked in the family huge drive way which allows room for at least four cars. Sandra stays up half the night interacting with people in the group on Spacebook.

The next day, after running a few errands, Sandra goes back on Spacebook to find she had received a DM from Robert. Robert introduces himself as a single 21-year-old college student who is majoring in Aerospace Engineering. He asked to meet with Sandra in person or to talk with her directly over the phone. Sandra replied to Robert’s DM requesting that they spend a little time getting to know each other by DMing before exchanging phone numbers. Robert agreed. The two message each other back and forth for two weeks, talking about their families, their future endeavors, and current events. Sandra found herself looking forward to receiving a message from Robert. She was tire of having to log on to Spacebook to hear from him. She decided it was time to give him her personal phone number. Robert called her immediately after receiving the DM with her phone number. They talked on the phone for hours. Sandra found out that Robert only lived five miles away from her home. Both their colleges are near their homes which means their relationship will be local not long distance. Sandra agreed to meet Robert for lunch. Three weeks after meeting on Spacebook. They met at a café mid-way between their homes. Robert was standing outside the café when Sandra arrives. She was so happy that Robert looked like his profile picture on Spacebook. It made it easier for her to feel comfortable that she was in the company of the correct person. As Sandra was approaching Robert, he shouts out; “hello Sandra, you are more beautiful in person. Sandra giggle with a huge smile as she says thank you. Robert bought Sandra a single red rose with a card that read; “You know, I have been searching for someone, who can share that special love with me; and your eyes, your eyes; your eyes have that sparkle. Could it be your face, I see on my computer screen?” Sandra entire aura glowed as she read the card. She hugs Robert, then kiss him on the cheek. She thanked him for the rose and card. Robert opens the door of the café for Sandra to enter first. He finds them a seat for two near the window, so that the natural light shining through the window would highlight her beauty. Robert and Sandra talked for two hours about their future after college as they enjoyed soup and a sandwich at the café. Robert asked Sandra to be his girlfriend. Sandra agreed only if their relationship was exclusive.

The next day, Sandra lays in her bed awoke daydreaming about Robert when she hears a knock on her door. Sandra opens the door. “Hi mom. What are you doing here? Sorry mom, I did not mean it like that. It is just that I’m surprise to see you at my door; usually you call me on the phone when you need to talk with me.” “Well dear, there is someone at the house for you and I did not want to call you in front of him. At this moment, your dad is chatting with him.” “Who is it mom?” “It is Michael. He is home for a few weeks before returning to school for the fall semester.” What does he want mom?” “He said, he was passing through the neighborhood and decided to drop by to say hello to everyone.” “I am not sure if I want to see him mom. He never reached out to me after leaving for college a year ago. Why now?” “What do you mean why now. Am I missing something?” “Yes mom, you are. I met someone. His name is Robert. We have been talking for a month. Robert asked me to be his girlfriend and I accepted. We are in an exclusive relationship. Robert lives five miles from us and attends college here in the state. The relationship feels right. I feel, he is the perfect person for me. Besides, the last I heard; Michael is dating someone at his college.” “Well dear, what do you want me to say to Michael? I told him that I would check to see if you are available.” “Mom, please tell him that I am not available. You can also tell him that my phone number is still the same. I am hoping me saying this will make a statement to him; letting him know that he just cannot show up at my door after a year and expect all is well; especially when he has not call me or come by to see me when he came home, from school, for Thanksgiving and Christmas.” “Sandra, I have raised a strong, wise, intelligent young woman. I am so proud of you. I have watched so many young women on these reality tv shows lower their standards and devalue themselves to be in relationship with someone who openly disrespect them.” “Thank you, mom. You and grandmother taught me well. Now, I have found my computer love.”

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I Got to Find Me an Angel in My Life.

December 10, 2025

I got to find me an angel to fly away with me. Someone whose love will match the love I give unconditionally.

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“Mark and Barbara appear to be attached at the hip”, states Belinda. “I thought they were” replied Malinda as she laughs out loud. “We have been working as Barbara’s assistants for five years. She does everything for that husband of hers. I mean everything. I will not be surprise if she wipes his ass after he goes to the bathroom.” “Lower your voice Malinda, you better not let Barbara hear you talking about her husband. She would fire us just as quick as when she rescued us from the homeless shelter when we were kicked out of our foster parents’ home upon turning eighteen.” “Okay, Ms. Voice of reason Belinda. I am just having a little fun. I cannot help it that I am the happy go lucky fun twin and you are the; well, I don’t know what to call you. Anyhow, I will speak lower when I am joking about Barbara and her husband. I am who I am. It does not mean that I don’t love Barbara or hold her in high regards. It just that humor has always been my method for coping with life.” “I understand Malinda, we have been through a lot in life after being abandoned by our mother as infants. Barbara would have been the idea foster parent for us. Unfortunately, we did not meet her until after being thrown out of a system that did not provide us with life skills. Maybe the foster care system assumed the foster parents would teach us how to survive in life once we turn eighteen. But as you know, our foster parents told us they only got paid to provide a roof over our heads and a meal on the table. How we got money for other things was up to us.” “Belinda, can we talk about something else; you know I do not like talking about when we were in foster care. I am forever grateful to Barbara for taking us under her wings and teaching us the principles of being a productive citizen in life. For this reason, you know I am just having fun when I am talking about her and Mark’s marriage. I understand I need to keep my voice low because it would hurt me if she hears me and think something other than what is truly in my heart.”

Barbara enters the room where the twins Belinda and Malinda work at her nonprofit organization as her assistants. “Hi twins, let me correct myself; hi Malinda and Belinda. You two have names and your own self-identity; I will make sure to address you in that manner. How are things coming with registering the vendors for the upcoming charity event?” After the twins provide Barbara with detail information about the status of the charity event coming in approximately a month; they informed her that Mark had called requesting them to put on hold whatever project we are working on. “What reason did he give? asked Barbara” “He asked us to help his co-worker plan her parents’ 50^th wedding anniversary party. He informed us; we were to do whatever his co-worker Tracy request of us.” “When did he call you two, asked Barbara.” “He called this morning.” Barbara was upset with her husband for requesting her employees to help one of his co-workers without talking to her about it first. Barbara asked the twins to not do as Mark has requested until she talks to him about it. She informed them their priority is the charity event. That evening, Barbara prepared Marks favorite dish for dinner. Barbara sits at the dinner table sipping on a glass of wine waiting for her husband. Mark was late coming home. When Mark finally arrived home, he smelled like cheat perfume and alcohol. Barbara had suspect for years that Mark was having an affair, but she chose to keep her thoughts to herself. She knew Mark would deny it and her friends would think she was foolish for knowing and not doing anything about it. Mark appeared to be slapping her in the face with his affair after she took the twins under her wings by allowing them to move into one of her rental apartments for low-income families and for giving them a job without consulting with him first. Although Barbara’s nonprofit organization and rental property was obtained before her marriage to Mark, she always made him feel like he was part owner by consulting with him on the business affairs of both entities. Barbara would feel so proud as she informed Mark that she was following his advice. She wanted her husband to feel like he was the head in every aspect of her life including her business endeavors. Her consulting Mark made him feel like he was part owner as he executed that role well by interfering in many of the employees’ job duties. Barbara felt it is senseless to have a serious discussion with Mark while he was drunk; she knew he would not remember anything they discussed in the morning. Instead of saying anything to Mark, Barbara exerted energy by cleaning up the kitchen before going to bed. She could not sleep. She kept hearing the gospel song “Something has to Break” in her mind. Barbara begins to think back on the many conversations she had with William the therapist who worked with clients at her non-profit. William, often talked to Barbara about knowing her self-worth and walking in her God given power. Before Barbara married Mark, William asked her on several occasions to date her. William chased after Barbara for over a year before she married Mark; yet she marries Mark after only knowing him for three months. Barbara would give William the same excuse. “William, you are a good man. An intelligent man and a good-looking man; however, I do not want to date someone I work with.” William would often tell Barbara, “I am not your employee just someone you contract with to counsel clients who attend programs within your non-profit. I know you are the person I am to spend the rest of my life with; so, when you are ready, I will be here waiting.

The next day, Mark’s co-worker calls the non-profit requesting to speak to Malinda or Belinda. Malinda takes the call. “Good morning, this is Malinda.” “Good morning, Malinda, this is Tracy, Mark’s co-worker. He informed me that you and your sister will be assisting me with my parents 50^th wedding anniversary. I have a laundry list of things that need to be done and not enough time to get it all done even with help. Therefore, I need to schedule a meeting with you and Belinda today so that you both can start immediately on getting the ball rolling. Is two o’clock good for you both?” “Tracy, today is not a good day to meet with you. I am not sure what day would be a good day. I suggest you scheduled a meeting with our boss Barbara or that you hire a party planner A Sap.” “Look Malinda, I do not think you heard me clearly. The owner of your company has assigned you and Belinda to be my party planners. I do not care who is your boss; she does not override the orders of the owner. I do not think you would want me to report to Mark, the owner, that his employee is being insubordinate; this can cause you your job.” “You look Tracy, unfortunately you got the twin who do not give a shit on the phone. Maybe you need to hang up then call back requesting to speak to Belinda. She is the twin with the voice of reason and wisdom. Besides, Mark is not the owner of this company; his wife Barbara is the owner and my boss. She is the only one who can give me orders or say I am being insubordinate. You sound like you got your P wet by Mark. I suggest you calm the hell down and give Barbara a call.” Malinda hangs up the phone on Tracy without saying goodbye. Tracy was so angry she could not speak or think for a few seconds. When she came back to herself, she thought out loud; did I hear that rude as bitch say that Barbara is Mark’s wife and is the only owner. I need to have a conversation with Mark right now” Tracy storms out her office to go look for Mark. Malinda goes to find Belinda to tell her about the phone conversation with Tracy. Belinda being the voice of reason, tells Malinda “We need to tell Barbara immediately about your conversation with Tracy. You were wrong for talking to Tracy the way you did. Regardless of what you think is going on between Tracy and Mark. He is still our boss’ husband and we must respect him. Now we have to do damage control by telling Barbara everything said on the phone.” Barbara’s office door was close. She was still feeling hurt by the disrespect she received from Mark, last night, when he came home drunk and smelling like perfume. She believed in her spirit that at the appointed time, she would know what to do. The twins knock on Barbara’ office door. Barbara calls out to the knocker, “Please come in.” Belinda opens the door. Good morning, Barbara, I am sorry we are bothering you; this is important otherwise we would not have knock on your closed door.” “It’s okay Belinda, what is it?” “Let me start by saying, I do not agree with how Malinda handle the phone conversation with Tracy; I will let her tell you word for word what happen.” Malinda tells Barbara exactly what was said over the phone. She apologized to Barbara for being disrespectful to Tracy. She assures Barbara that she would never be that unprofessional again in her place of business. Barbara let the twins know that she appreciates their honesty and for informing her right away. “Malinda, I am happy to hear you understand the need to always be professional at work regardless of who is the caller. You could have simply ended your conversation with Tracy, before it got heated, by offering to transfer the call to me or by letting her know, you will forward her request to me and I will call her back.” “You are correct; sorry Barbara. I will do better.” Barbara informed the twins that she will handle the situation with Tracy and Mark; and should they receive any more calls from either of them to please forward the calls to her. The twins agreed. Barbara called Mark immediately after the twins left her office.

“Hello Mark, this is Barbara; I know you are at work, but what I have to say cannot wait until you come home.” “Hi Barbara, I only have ten minutes to spare; I’m due to give a presentation at the board meeting in approximately 20 minutes.” “No worries, what I have to say will only take five minutes. I am calling to let you know that I will not be there when you get home today. I am leaving you. I have found an angel to fly away with me; someone to set me free from you. My heart has been without a home since meeting you. And I chose to not be alone anymore; too long have I loved you without any love in return. Now I am flying free.”

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