Mixed Blessings Blog

Family

You Ever Notice: Power Hungry Men

Have you ever noticed how some folks just crave power?! Like it doesn’t even matter what type of “power,” they just want to be…

Health

#SuicidePreventionMonth One Survivor’s Story

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Did you know 1 in 20 U.S. adults have serious thoughts about suicide each year. Suicide is a topic…

Lifestyle

You Ever Notice? California Hate

This is a new series I’m adding to my blog. It’s called, “You Ever Notice?” I’ve been out of the blogging game for a…

Family

Kerrville Tragedy – Heartbreaking

I’ve been away from my blog for a while, but this tragedy brought me back. I’m originally from Texas, born and raised. Anytime something…

Family• Health

I Often Wonder (teen abortion)

This is the first in a new series entitled “I Often Wonder.” I will be exploring topics I find myself thinking about, and sharing…

Family

I Get It, Mom, I Finally Get It! -Grief Journey Continues

I lost my Mom nine years ago. I am still wading through the grief of her loss. After my dad passed away in 2021,…

Uncategorized

When You Lose Someone Everyone Hated, Grief Is More Difficult

When you lose someone who wasn’t well liked, it makes your grief journey so much more difficult. Let me try to explain. My dad…

Family

Grief, Guilt, and Loss-The Saga Continues

I’ve been kinda quiet, but I’m still here! Lots going on over here, family and life … you know how it is. Since my…

Health• Lifestyle

There’s Nothing Funny About The Titanic Submarine Tragedy

Five people are missing, and quite possibly deceased, so why all the jokes? There’s nothing funny about the Titanic Submarine tragedy. As I scan…

Family• Health• Uncategorized

The Reason For My Grief After Father’s Day

I am writing this as a therapeutic tool, for myself. If it also helps someone else, that would be amazing. The past few days…

Family• Health• Lifestyle• Uncategorized

Why is Russell Simmons Trending?!

Seeing everything going down with Russell Simmons, Kimora Lee (and their daughters) right now is so sad… and triggering. Anyone who has ever been…

Lifestyle

I’m Back! Let’s do this!

Guess what? I’m back! It’s been awhile since I’ve written anything. Covid changed so much in all our lives, and blogging took a backseat…

Travel

Top 5 Things I Wanna Do in St. Louis – {Explore St. Louis GIVEAWAY}

May 26, 2016

Family• Hotels/Resorts• Travel

My First #KOACamping Experience – {Part 1}

May 4, 2016

Entertainment

#RatchetandClank Twitter Party TONIGHT! 4/26/16

April 26, 2016

Family

4-12-16 One Year Ago Today…

April 12, 2016

Tech

#HouseMonkeyTribe Twitter Party TODAY! {Prizes}

March 29, 2016

Food

How to Prepare Dinner Without Messing Up the Kitchen!

March 23, 2016

Entertainment

Bilingual TV, Just Like Me!

March 15, 2016

Entertainment

Macy’s Celebrates Black History Month!

February 11, 2016

Entertainment• Movies

Helping Kids Overcome Their Fears {The Good Dinosaur}

February 8, 2016

Foodie Events

Gear Up for the Big Game at Macy’s with Chef Marc Forgione & More EndZone Events!

January 25, 2016

Foodie Events

Discovering the Cuisine of Japan: Winter Fancy Food Show #WFFS16 Part 1

January 22, 2016

Lifestyle

Michelle Dobyne Epitomizes the Way Blacks Are Portrayed in the Media

January 11, 2016

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