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Category: Essays

The Elite’s Lair of Liars: A True Story

Posted on December 15, 2020March 4, 2021 By Queen of the Pen

True Story – The Elite’s Lair of Liars I worked for a huge not-for-profit organization based in Alexandria, VA for whom I facilitated leadership…

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Embracing My Energy of Attraction

Posted on August 11, 2018August 12, 2018 By Queen of the Pen

Have you ever wondered why certain events seem to happen over and over again?

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WHY I BROKE UP WITH FACEBOOK

Posted on April 8, 2018April 8, 2018 By Queen of the Pen

WHY I BROKE UP WITH FACEBOOK – A Serious Privacy Breach A Stormy Relationship Facebook and I have had a tumultuous relationship for the…

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A Very Sensitive Empathic Introvert

Posted on October 28, 2017October 28, 2017 By Queen of the Pen

Sometimes I feel like I’m judge by those close to me as well as those who do not know much about me. Why? Well,…

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Entrepreneurs Never Reach the Finish Line

Posted on May 3, 2017May 3, 2017 By Queen of the Pen

Do you struggle to fit into Corporate America? Do you struggle with the 9-to-5’ver rat race? You aren’t alone. I have been challenged with…

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Saying Goodbye to my Daddy – September 20, 2015

Posted on September 20, 2016 By Queen of the Pen

Saying Goodbye to my Daddy – September 20, 2015 My Daddy: Cornelius Dunbar Burton, Jr. A year ago on September 20, 2015, I kissed…

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I Care About You!

Posted on September 6, 2016September 10, 2016 By Queen of the Pen

I recently worked on a social media project requiring me decide whom I cared about. On my personal page, I have over 500 friends…

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You Attract That Which You Are

Posted on July 19, 2016July 19, 2016 By Queen of the Pen

You do not attract that which you want, but that which you are. ~ James Allen ~ If you are negative yet you seek…

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4 Words that Changed Me Forever

Posted on June 30, 2016January 2, 2018 By Queen of the Pen

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me!” WORDS CUT DEEPLY I cannot count the many times I recited…

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In Case of an Emergency, LOVE Yourself (First)

Posted on February 21, 2016April 12, 2016 By Queen of the Pen

A dear friend sent me a loving note the other day. She was concerned about my living alone and being away from family. She…

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You’ve Got the Power: Who Owns Your Happiness?

Posted on February 7, 2016April 12, 2016 By Queen of the Pen

I recently saw an advertisement declaring, “You deserve to be happy.” While I do not disagree, I find this advertisement a bit unreal and…

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Believe None of What You See

Posted on February 2, 2016February 2, 2016 By Queen of the Pen

I remember my great-grandmother, Lillie Mae Jackson, sharing the following and one of her greatest witticisms with me: “Believe none of what you see…

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I’m Terrified of Success

Posted on January 2, 2016 By Queen of the Pen

A new year. For many, a new resolution. For me, I do not resolve to place myself within a pressure cooker of cookie-cutter expectations….

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Empty Days

Posted on October 31, 2015 By Queen of the Pen

Some days I feel fantastic as if I can conquer the world. My emotional tank filled to the brim. Then, there are days when…

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Grieving Isn’t a Spectator Sport

Posted on September 22, 2015April 12, 2016 By Queen of the Pen

Why do some believe everyone should grieve openly and if you don’t, then you are cold and uncaring? When did my grief become a…

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Saying ‘Goodbye’ to My Daddy

Posted on September 20, 2015August 7, 2016 By Queen of the Pen

Daddy, Today, I say, ‘goodbye’ to you while you still have breath. Your lungs are failing you and cancer has invaded every cell in…

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10 Powerful Words You Should Always Remember

Posted on July 13, 2015April 12, 2016 By Queen of the Pen

Everyone wants to feel powerful. We all want to feel as if we are the masters of our own universes. Nothing builds confidence like…

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Travel: The Journey Continues

Posted on June 24, 2015August 7, 2016 By Queen of the Pen

RELEASE DATE JUNE 30, 2015! Available on Amazon and Createspace! I am so stoked that my latest book of poetry, Travel: The Journey Continues,…

We Choose Happiness or Bitterness

Posted on May 29, 2015February 2, 2016 By Queen of the Pen

Rich or poor, educated or uneducated, healthy or ill, adult or child, it COSTS YOU NOTHING to be kind. Yesterday, I witnessed how people…

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Between Mothers and Daughters

Posted on May 10, 2015April 20, 2016 By Queen of the Pen

Between Mothers and Daughters It’s difficult to say when the love/hate relationship began; but it appeared too soon for my liking. From the time…

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My Journey

Posted on May 1, 2015May 10, 2015 By Queen of the Pen

At 8 years old, I fell in love with writing. My third grade teacher, Miss Brown, introduced our class to Japanese poetry called Haiku….

Starting New Every Day

Posted on April 21, 2015May 1, 2015 By Queen of the Pen

As I awoke this morning to my cat, Bootsie’s, demands to get up and let him outside, I fussed at him because all I…

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Making My Corner of the World More Positive

Posted on April 15, 2015April 15, 2015 By Queen of the Pen

I recently moved into a beautiful, culturally diverse Chicago community.  When I take my daily walks, I pay particular attention to how people interact…

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A Test of Faith

Posted on February 27, 2015April 13, 2015 By Queen of the Pen

Today, I heard there is a new U.S. dollar coin that does not have the ‘IN GOD WE TRUST’ slogan on the back. As…

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Kimberly Jessy is OBSESSED with Me – Intro

Posted on February 25, 2015April 13, 2015 By Queen of the Pen

For more than two years, I have been subject to the horrible experience of cyber-stalking and harassment. During this harrowing time, I have done…

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A Love Letter to Nature

Posted on June 3, 2014August 2, 2017 By Queen of the Pen

I sat very still and focused on you surrounding me. You didn’t discriminate. You gently caressed the leaves of the trees’ and softly brushed…

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If Only For a Day

Posted on December 5, 2013April 13, 2015 By Queen of the Pen

I love sharing positive messages and images. I am so connected to many spirits whom I have never met in person. I am thankful…

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On Writing Well

Posted on February 1, 2013April 13, 2015 By Queen of the Pen

Writing is a time-consuming process. If you are serious about becoming a very good writer as well as a sought after writer, time commitment…

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On This Side of the Sun

Posted on January 1, 2011April 13, 2015 By Queen of the Pen

As I worked out, I glanced up at the television playing in the gym. There it was, that thirty-second commercial about children in under-developed…

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