If you follow me on Instagram, then you’ll know what this post is all about. If not, let me explain: I interact with some amazing people on Instagram; one of them is Theodora from Theodora Ofosuhima and for the next 16 weeks, she’ll be hosting an Instagram meet and greet, so that we can all…
Coffee Talk: Ten Random Things About Me
I’d like to welcome you to Coffee Talk. If you’re new here, this is where I share some of the great and not~so~great stuff that I find on the web. Topics range from news stories that leave me scratchin’ my head to DIYs that I think are absolutely clever. And, who knows, there may even…
Our Birth Story: My Sister and I Made the News
My sister and I have always known the dramatic story of our birth. Mom used it as a way to highlight my our need for attention since birth. And as I tell you the story, you’ll understand that we come by our dramatics honestly. Thank you, Mom and Dad… It was about 2 AM on…
The Space Between…
“How many children do you have?” “We have five.” We have six. “Four girls and a boy.” Four girls and two boys. At least, I think he was a boy. Even though I carried him in my hands to the hospital and gave him to the nurse, I don’t know for sure. I don’t know what…
Week 1: Who Am I?
At almost 43, I’m still trying to figure it out. There are times when I feel like a teenager, dipping a toe into the warm waters of adulthood. Then there are times when I feel like an old hand at this grown~up thing, jumping head first into the deep end. I’m playful and mischievous. Quick to…
I’m Back!
You guys, it’s been nearly four months since I’ve been able to post anything here. When I first lost access to this blog, I thought it was an answer to an unspoken prayer. I was kinda burnt out and wondering if I really wanted to continue blogging. Then I started another blog. But it didn’t feel like…
I’m the Featured “Business of the Week” at Mind Your Black Business
I’m honored to be the “Business of the Week” at Mind Your Black Business. A few weeks ago, I was contacted by a long time Twitter friend, Louiseza Sanders, and asked if I would like be interviewed for her website. I was hesitant at first, because, well, I don’t see what I do as a…
Blogtober: My Hobby
A little over 3 years ago, The Hubs bought me my first “real” camera. It was a GE X500 Power Pro. I loved that camera. And I took it every where with me. But as I became more comfortable with photography, I started to recognize the limitations of my “bridge” camera {a step above a…
Walking on Tucker Blvd
When I was a little girl, the one thing I wanted more than anything was one of those personalized license plates that I saw in stores. Actually, I wanted anything that was personalized but that was never gonna happen. My name is Daenel. Not a very common name. So now whenever I see some variation…
100 Things: Part VII {About Me}
Soooo, today is the last Monday in 2013. How crazy is that? Very, right? Usually, I like to take the last week off from blogging so I can spend time with my family and recharge the creative battery but I didn’t do a very good job of timing my “100 Things” posts, and I don’t…