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Featuring Author Lisa Pauley Johnson

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My name is Lisa Pauley Johnson. I was an educator for almost 30 years until a stroke that affected my vision forced me into retirement. I had no peripheral vision and I could not see faces. I did not see my own face until 18 months after my stroke.  My husband, my children, and several family members and friends never left my side. The stroke was God's way of getting my attention. I saw life from a different perspective by taking control of my health through exercise and healthy eating. I talked about God and His Goodness wherever I traveled. I started to feel better and wrote my first book in seven days. My writing was not perfect so in an effort to let the world see what impaired vision was like, there are no page numbers in this book. It was a book about my illness, my husband and my children. I also wrote about the importance of love and forgiveness. God sent many people in my life during this time and I shared my love and testimony with them. I wanted the world to see how

Falling In Love While Grieving A Loss

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Written By: Briana Brown Photography By Felecia Causey Raising children as a single mother can be challenging, especially for some of us who has lost our kids' father.   On  September 5, 2015, my kids and I lost their father. He was struck by a bullet and pronounced dead at the scene. Although it has been almost two years, it still haven't been easy to us, and we are still hurting. I still haven't gotten over the lost of him and every year around September, depression gets the best of me.    Our kids are too young to really understand, when he passed.  Veronica was only 4 months, DeQuincey Jr. was 1, and Audrieanna was 3 years old at the time.  Audrieanna still remembers a little, and she ask a lot about him. She also knows he is in Heaven now, and she always says "he in the sky mommy".   I get so emotional every time I think about it.  I wish my kids still had their father here, and could be a part of their lives.  We do pray

Featuring Author: Dionda Fugitt

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Social Media Pages: Instagram: @iamdionda Facebook: @iamdionda Twitter: @iamdionda Website : www.DiondaFugitt.com Email : hello@DiondaFugitt.com About The Author: As a modern day Renaissance woman, Dionda Fugitt has worn many hats, but writing has always held the title as her first love. As a young creative, Dionda found comfort in various dance techniques, performing and poetry. As a music fanatic, listening to the lyrics of songs wasn't enough. Dionda filled journals on top of journals with remixes, verses re-writes and verses to instrumentals.  While on this roller coaster we call motherhood,  Dionda turned to what she knew best, writing. Taking mental notes during girl time & conversations, along with memories as a little girl, she wrote o ver two hundred pages which were then cut down to seven chapters. As the Author of Adjust Your Crown: The Little Ladies' Secret Handbook, Dionda's goal is to reach as many young ladies as

Survival is The Only Option

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Photo Courtesy of Monique Written By : Monique Doran "Be sure to check back next month on my review on her books" Felecia. I am Monique Doran, mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, and a shoulder for many, but most of all I am a SURVIVOR! This story is one triumph, though not the first of it's kind, certainly one in which I refused to be forever called a victim, but instead VICTORIOUS! I was born and raised what many consider a paradise and ultimate vacation getaway island, Jamaica, Kingston to be precise, but by the age of eleven, my euphoria ended, the place that once bought me peace and safety became the hell to escape. My father, a Sergeant in the Jamaican Constabulary Force, my hero, protector, and friend violated his parental boundaries, revealing a dark side of him, exposing me to a world, foreign, which unbeknownst to me had been happening more rampant that even the news would like to admit. For three years I bowed in fear to his disturbin

Life Is Short So Live Love and Laugh

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Photography: Felecia Causey This is Tanasia story in her words, but edited by Felecia's Blog Spot.. Photo Courtesy of Tanasia The father of my kids and I were together for 5 years. He was very funny and we always had a great time together. He was basically "the life of the party". I never knew what I thought would last forever would end so soon. I thought we would grow old together. We started our family very young. We welcomed our first born,  Josiah, who is currently three years old. He brought so much joy to our lives. We had our ups and downs, but it was nothing that we couldn't get through. Our bond was very strong, and we would never allow ourselves to go to bed angry. I never loved anyone as much as I loved him and our son. On June 11, 2017, the day he passed, a part of my heart left with him.  He was shot and killed in a freak accident. The day he died he told us twice that he loved us, and it's one of the things that has kept me sane.

Six Mistakes Hotels Commonly Make: Family Traveler's Complaints

Written:Felecia Causey Most of us will spend the extra money and become repeated customers if we are provided with good service. When going on a family vacation, it can become expensive ,and you want the best hotel. You want to be satisfied and happy. Yet, many hotels that provides accommodation for families, make these horrible mistakes so often, that it not only ruins the vacation, but makes the customers regret the waste of money. Here is my list of the most annoying mistakes hotels make: 1.  They sometimes have rude desk clerks and managers: Customers hate it when we walk into a hotel and not be greeted. We don't want to walk up to a rude or nonchalant clerk. My perspective of my encounter with the clerk gives me, what kind of service the hotel will offer. 2. They are not ready at check-in or not being considerate for early check-ins. They actually think we don't double check, on what time we are allowed to check-in. After traveling and being exhausted, t

Breastfeeding In Public

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Written By: Felecia Causey Photography: Felecia Causey Many people are very offended at the sight of a mother breastfeeding her baby in public. The top reasons after reading and researching is people found it inappropriate and they felt seeing it would make them uncomfortable. After many years on the controversy of breastfeeding in public, there are still many negative reactions. It has become such a big deal that it has caused many women nursing their babies to be kicked out public places all over the world.  The many viral social media rants from moms of being mistreated, is a constant reminder of how many people and businesses don't agree on public breastfeeding. Women must be brave to breastfeed her baby outside of her comfort zone. She can be self conscious, but take pride in choosing her baby's need before the negativity she will face on this nursing journey. Many moms are not trying to make anyone feel uncomfortable but want to feed their baby

Featuring My Stay At The Hyatt Regency Birmingham The Wynfrey Hotel

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  I really enjoyed my stay at the Hyatt Regency The Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham, Al. The Wynfrey Hotel, is connected to the Galleria Mall, which provides accessibility to an excellent shopping experience. If you’re tired from a long trip you can easily relax in one of the hotel's spacious room. The Wynfrey is a great hotel that provides immaculate service to all families and businesses alike. The hotel is very appealing both inside and out.   The hospitality in the hotel is excellent , and the location is very convenient as far as quick shopping, a variety of different restaurants choices, and other personal needs.  The rooms were very clean with high quality linens. The beds were very comfortable. They offer steaks and drinks downstairs at the famous Shula’s Steakhouse along with the bar.  Overall a very excellent hotel, and I will recommend a stay there. You won't be disappointed. My family enjoyed This is a 4 star hotel that should be a 5 star!!!!!!!!!

Overcoming A Fear of Flying

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My name is Aisha Griffin and I am a resident of Montgomery, Al. Throughout my 33 years of life, I've had to fight many battles and domestic violence was one. I went through a lot at such a young age, causing me to have an eternal shut down. I never wore my feelings, and pretending had become natural. As I became of age to have my own personal relationship with men, I honestly didn't know what to expect because I had not been shown. It's a saying that a father can be the first man to break his daughter heart, and I agree. My father and I have a relationship up until this day, but it's not the kind I would prefer it to be. As I got older I had certain expectations of him, and it always was a let down. But that was my daddy, and I loved him. I carried that same forgiving love into my own relationships. Of course the abuse started off small in the verbal stage, but abuse is abuse. I got immune to it, and it became a normal part of my life. It's only natural when in

Featuring Natural Hair Moms and Daughters

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Photos By: Felecia Causey The natural hair movement has been encouraged and has expanded among African American women. The interest in natural hair has increased, and the numerous amount of hair products are rapidly growing. Read these mothers journey on choosing to have natural hair with their daughter, and the products they use on their hair. Looking for the right products that work for you can become expensive, so be sure to check back soon on my write up featuring the different natural hair products and vendors. Latasha and daughter Brianna In today's  society everyone have this perception of what true beauty looks like. However, everyone is beautiful  in their own  unique way! As an elementary student my daughter was ridiculed for being dark skin with the kinky coily hairy. She began to feel that her beauty was inferior to those classmates, passing judgment.   Shortly after she wanted to change her appearance to resemble the bullying classmates to become more