One of my passions in life is encouraging others to step out on faith, choose the paths less traveled, and work intentionally towards realizing their most closely-held dreams. And though it took me many years to follow my own advice, I finally did – first, by starting this blog in 2015 and then in 2021,… Read More What’s New in 2022…
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is observed each year on September 17th to commemorate the signing of the Constitution of the United States on September 17, 1787 and to “recognize all who, by coming of age or naturalization, have become citizens” of this country. In addition, September 17-23 is also recognized as Constitution Week. The… Read More A Moment to Meditate: On American Citizenship
Oooooooooooooooooooooohhhh, what a beautiful Wednesday! And happy June 2017, everyone! This is your girl, DJ Lady Luck, here to usher in a new month by spotlighting music to get you moving and motivated! Today, I’m bringing to your airways an eastern NC artist full of heart, talent, and commitment! I’m talking about Rapsody, the female… Read More DJ Lady Luck Presents… Rapsody
Hellooooo, very recent graduates with your commencement photos still circulating through all your contacts and social media connections! Hellooooooo, young alumni with college degrees firmly in hand and busy schedules believed to be vital for establishing yourselves in workplaces around the world! And, hellooooooo, mid-career or seasoned professionals looking to make your next career move or possibly… Read More Lucy’s Help Desk: 5 Steps for Conducting a Meaningful Job, Career, or “Happy Place” Search
Happy Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), everyone! Let the “Year of the Rooster” begin. As you know, a new year is often viewed as a fresh start – a time to make resolutions, clean house, set goals, reestablish ties or reconcile with others, and basically give yourself a renewed vision of what you want the future to hold… Read More Continuing a Work, Already In Progress
On this holiday last year, I participated in a community service project as part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service celebration on campus. I vividly remember the frigid temperatures in Asheville that day and how, no matter the layers I wore, I still felt numbness in my feet and hands after a morning of working outside… Read More Leading Boldly, with a Servant’s Heart
Goooooooooooooooooooood Wednesday, my new listeners! This is DJ Lady Luck, Ms. Lucretia King’s “Wednesday alter ego” – her musical messenger of hope, of dreams, of lessons learned, of social commentary, of fresh sounds to explore! I know she briefly mentioned me in a post last year titled “What’s Your Security Blanket?!” And let’s just say, I’ve been around long… Read More DJ Lady Luck Presents… Yuna
Today marks the start of a new season in the year – autumn! And for me, this month marks the start of a new season in my life – one filled with an extended stretch of free time and reborn creativity in the words, crafts, images, and ideas I generate! But, in an effort to… Read More Small Victories
I know, I know… it’s been a really long time since I’ve last posted to this little blog of mine. But, all good intentions at the start of a new year have to survive the happenings of a new year in order to really make an impact on the person possessing those good intentions for that… Read More A Taste of Work to Come
When I first committed myself to completing my book project by the end of this year, I thought it would be as simple as just pinning my butt down in a seat until I finished the first draft. Very little did I understand of the “business of writing.” To me, writing was writing… the art of creating.… Read More The Business of Writing: Creating a Platform
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