Mixed Blessings Blog

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,…

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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…

Food• Lifestyle• Recipes• Uncategorized

Spicy Jalapeño Grapefruit Vodka Martini

Cinco de Mayo is a couple days away, so I thought we’d spice things up a bit around here! Who wants to try a…

Entertainment• Family• Lifestyle

Cats On Thrift Store Chairs – A Photo Thread

I love a good bargain, and can spend hours in thrift stores. I also love cats. When I saw these photos in a group…

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It’s February 1, 2022, And I Can No Longer Tolerate Fake “Victims”

This post has been a long time coming, like hella long. I know I’m gonna piss off a few folks, and I’m ok with…

Lifestyle

Big Changes Coming In 2022, It’s About Time!

Happy New Year! Hello 2022! I, for one, am glad to be done with 2021. I thought 2020 was bad, but 2021 proved me…

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

Entertainment

Talking Tom Bubble Shooter Twitter Party! #Prizes iPad Air

January 7, 2016

Uncategorized

No Justice for #TamirRice

December 28, 2015

Entertainment

Meet & Greet with Oakland Raiders Marcel Reece- {#Giveaway}

December 17, 2015

Social Good

Mr. Trump, I’m Surrounded By Muslims …

December 9, 2015

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