"You have to roll with the punches daughter or life will beat you down." Shirley Ann Dawkins (Mother, Great Human Being, Superhero) This was one of the many phrases that my mother would say to me, during those times when she struggled to comfort me. Those hard moments in my life that I called her crying so hard that I could barely breathe. It didn't matter how busy she was, she ... Read the Post
Archives for August 8, 2019
12 Pioneering Toni Morrison Books to Read Right Now
By Stephanie Dawkins There are some individuals who exude such breadth of wisdom and timelessness that we slip under the impression that they'll live forever. Toni Morrison embodied this. It's no exaggeration to say that Toni Morrison—who died on August 5, 2019 at 88 years old—was one of the greatest living literary voices of our time. Winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and Nobel ... Read the Post
What’s Your Style ID? Take the Quiz
The key to looking great begins with identifying your own personal style – and having the confidence to own it. The most fashionable people in the world are consistent in what they wear every day, despite what trends might dictate. Where do you fit in? Find out below. Quick! You’re going to a cocktail party in an hour – what are you wearing? A. A breezy, shoulder-baring midi ... Read the Post