Exhortations to Self

(Def.) Exhortation - language intended to incite and encourage. This is primarily where I sporadically track progress on my goals and the state of my health, wellness and career.

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This is my quote for today. It has been a while since I posted here. I am an occasional blogger at best.  So am just allowing myself to explore and be inspired this summer.

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To define ourselves name ourselves create for ourselves and speak for ourselves instead of being defined named created for and spoken for by others. #Kwanza #kujichagulia

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Another fantastic performance of poetry and song by Maggie Brown at the DuSable Museum #kwanzaa #Umoja #Unity #dusablemuseum Such a wonderful event! Take the kids go tomorrow at 12 noon for #kwanzaaday2 (at DuSable Museum of African American History)

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#Kwanzaa program at #DuSableMuseum (at DuSable Museum of African American History)

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#FirstSnow #finalsweek #itsawrap (at Governors State University)

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'Tis the season! #finalsweek #MerryMerry #itsawrap #ochristmastree🎄 (at Governors State University)

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An amazing venue for 91st Annual #ChristmasCarol Concert #Spelman #morehouse (at Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College)

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Great night and bf at this gorgeous modern boutique hotel. Open only 4 months! #mustseechicago #lovelplaces (at Cambria hotel & suites Chicago Loop - Theatre District)

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Always a privilege to hang with my #QuinnAMEC family. (at RiverCenter/Adler Theatre)

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‪#Halloween2017 happenings at #PrairiePlace #GovState #FacultyinResidence ‬ (at Governors State University)

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Liking these basic braids.#naturalhair #hairjourney

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Sometimes a lady wants to treat herself! @revglamourgirl and it smells fabulous 💕 (at Macy's)

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A treat to serve alongside these missionaries from #QuinnChapelChicago #shelter #homeless #leastofthese (at Pacific Garden Mission)

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#visionboardparty #seeyourselfinthefuture #PrairiePlace #GSUFacultyinResidence #facultyinresidencefun (at Governors State University)

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End of Summer #chicagobeach #lifeisgood #exhale #mentalhealthday (at 57th Street Beach)

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#GSULake Who knew that all this natural beauty was just beyond the walls.... 🤔 #newfavorite #tranquility (at Governors State University)