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Continue reading →: MickeyDs OD
I shudder to think that people go to McDonalds so often that they must heed these signs! I’m trying not to judge…especially parents…
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Continue reading →: The Purge
Highly disturbing! (My daughter’s pick, not mine…) Today, we had some infrequent, yet cherished mother/daughter time. It was a re-schedule from this weekend when she asked that I take her to the MAC counter to buy lipstick…yeah… I suggested Monday that way we could peruse the shades at her leisure…
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Continue reading →: One (Wo)Man, One Vote
The Supreme Court may rule as early as today on the Voting Rights Act. At issue is Section 5 that requires states that have a history of voter discrimination (state or local) notify the federal government before making changes to electoral rules. It is very telling regarding the state of…
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Continue reading →: Congraduation!
To all of the 2013 graduates from pre-school to B-school, high school to medical school…congratulations! This is the time of year of parties, ceremonies and forgettable speeches. And I have been so caught up in the festivities, I have been remiss in my duties as a blogger- mea culpa. This…
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Continue reading →: She is Fierce!
Former homeless teen, Chelisa Fierce, is valedictorian of her Georgia high school with a GPA of 4.46. She will be entering Spelman College as a junior. Her sister, Chelsea, was salutatorian at another school. NO EXCUSES!!! I text this story to my daughter immediately…
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Continue reading →: I Salute You
Although I do not support war, I absolutely support those who serve to protect this country. Let’s be sure to recognize and support soldiers and veterans year-round. Whether is thanking a neighbor for their service, making a donation for wounded warriors and/or urging your representatives to propose/sponsor legislation that supports…
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Continue reading →: Go Britt!
Good for Griner, good for Nike…shame on Baylor. But the university is not unique. And this is not a new issue; it probably precedes Title IX. Rather than support our youth and current students, let’s persuade them to keep quiet about who they are …you don’t need anyone knowing your personal…
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Continue reading →: It Ain’t About Balance
The issues of working moms, working vs staying at home, worklife balance were debated to death when I worked at an organization representing working women and families. As a working AND single mom, I finally came to the conclusion that there was no such thing as balance and one should…
- A Panel Series From Writing While Black Podcast
- And we have normalized it
- Fuck the cookout
- What does that mean?
I’m Ayoka
Welcome to Mule Of The World. Musings and rants from this Black woman. Zora Neale Hurston called the Black woman “the mule of the world.”
