By Basia Alicia Powell January 2020 has taught me many lessons and reminded me of old ones. Among them, is the fact that life is too short. I have witnessed close friends and public figures lose their loved ones. It has truly been a sad month for millions of people around the world. The devastating... Continue Reading →
The Greener The Grass…
By Basia Alicia PowellMost of us have been told by our parents that , "The grass always looks greener on the other side." In short, things are never what they appear to be. So many of us spend time wishing our circumstances or lives were different, when in fact we are exactly where we are... Continue Reading →
Happy 18th Anniversary Hubby!
Dear Husband Today marks 18 years we said “I do”. Boy or boy, our vows have been tested. ‘In sickness and in health, richer or poorer’. We have been through it all, and by God’s grace we are still standing. It was not easy, but I feel incredibly blessed to be married to a man... Continue Reading →
The First Black To..
By Basia A Powell I no longer like the phrase , “I am the first black to." Gone are the days when we need to celebrate the first black person to become somebody. This is a feeling that continues to divide us. We can never truly overcome the scars of slavery if we continue to... Continue Reading →
Wednesday Wisdom
And that's a wrap 😎 Happy Wednesday all.