As a parent of two, I was perusing a Parenting magazine and couldn't help but notice the numerous ads for preschool "prep" schools that boast of their impressive alumni. I was discussing with a friend how there were no children of color in any of the ...
Posted Tuesday, August 17th 2010 at 10:00AM
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Why do some kids automatically go to college while others never even think about it as an option?
As a parent of two, I was perusing a Parenting magazine and couldn't help but notice the numerous ads for preschool "prep" schools that boast of the ...
Posted Sunday, August 15th 2010 at 10:07AM
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We just learned this morning that we were nominated for the BEST SITE FOR FAMILIES by BLACKWEBAWARDS.com
VOTING ENDS 10:00 P.M. TONIGHT! VOTE AS MANY TIMES AS U WISH!
Please help us by voting and sending this along to others that care about ...
Posted Saturday, August 14th 2010 at 7:51PM
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Sharing an excerpt from LESSON 18-MOMMYHOOD.
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978391052
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Posted Tuesday, July 27th 2010 at 5:23PM
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Is it possible to DO both?
Do some people just like to TALK about what someone should be DOing or is NOT DOing vs. rolling up their own sleeves and GETTING IT DONE?
Do some people seem to get a whole lot of stuff done but nobody knows what they ...
Posted Tuesday, June 1st 2010 at 8:30AM
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Can U teach a group when individuals within the group prefer to be entertained versus learn NEW TIPS for SURVIVAL?
How DID U learn...when those around U are goofing off?
Where U the one GOOFING OFF or LEARNING?
What were the RESULTS in the ...
Posted Tuesday, May 4th 2010 at 7:33AM
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If U are a fan of black history and TRUTH...U will love my new "BLOOK"! It is a blog+book=BLOOK!
Check out the review!
http://www.therawreviewers.com/artman/publish/CottonPickinPaycheck.shtml
I am so excited as this is my VERY FIRST BOOK PU ...
Posted Thursday, March 25th 2010 at 9:51AM
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Inspired by a few recent DISCUSSIONS over the past weeks on folks feeling OPPRESSED and other folks feeling FREEDOM. I decided to DO something NEW AND DIFFERENT.
I am planning to offer some courses in 2010.
I am going to offer 7 PILOT worksh ...
Posted Tuesday, December 1st 2009 at 8:05AM
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Thanksgiving season is always a really good time for me to slow down for a few weeks and take stock of the prior year, dream for the upcoming year and plan to MAKE IT HAPPEN!
Personally, I like to finish the process by building a collage with my munchkins and hubby in the month December. ...
Posted Friday, November 13th 2009 at 12:14PM
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A new, unique and inspiring book is on the horizons!
Are U sometimes TOO STRESSED TO FEEL BLESSED?
Then this is a MUST READ JOURNAL for U!
In this first edition, I capture 15 of the 21 most important lessons from my ancesters beginning in 18 ...
Posted Tuesday, September 29th 2009 at 2:18PM
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I feel your pain!
Please check out my family/friend version of
"Cotton Pickin' Paycheck-A 21st Century Journal of Escape from Slavery"
It is a journey from 1814-1988 of one woman's view of the world in which her ancestors moved forward from sl ...
Posted Sunday, September 27th 2009 at 8:33PM
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It took over 25 years to DO IT...but it is finally done.
I finished writing my first book, "Cotton Pickin' Paycheck-A 21st Century Journal of Escape from Slavery"-It is the first of three in a series. I describe in great detail how I formulated m ...
Posted Friday, August 21st 2009 at 2:57PM
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Education! Important GEAR for LIFE.
Looking for a UNIQUE and INSPIRATIONAL GIFT for children 0-6 years old? ...
Posted Wednesday, May 6th 2009 at 5:12PM
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Our team dug into some data over the years to determine SOLUTIONS to closing the social gaps of our offspring.
Through our analysis, 2 things jumped out that are very different in terms of ACADEMIC CHOICES AND CAREER CHOICES. Only an individual f ...
Posted Saturday, March 7th 2009 at 12:26PM
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This week I was substituting for a high school Algebra teacher.
In our state Algebra is a graduation REQUIREMENT.
So there is a wide variety of skills, abilities, talents and gifts all comingled in one classroom.
Today, we were in the computer ...
Posted Friday, March 6th 2009 at 11:04PM
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Once upon a time a baby was born ...
"I CAN DO anything even when others are afraid
I will not quit until history is made!”
Who am I?
So often it seems that people look at the end result and miss the patient process of raising an achi ...
Posted Wednesday, February 11th 2009 at 9:53AM
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http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977190034
WE CAN DO THIS!
An excerpt from "Cotton Pickin' Paycheck-A 21st Century Journal of Escape from Slavery" by Joan E. Gosier
http://www.CottonPickinPaycheck.com
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Posted Friday, January 30th 2009 at 5:03PM
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I am working on the timelines below for MY CHILDREN so thought I would throw this out for discussion.
A BASIC 3 STEP PROCESS
(EXPLORATION-DISCIPLINE-APPLICATION)
0-6 YEARS OLD
PARENTS ARE 100% RESPONSIBLE FOR TEACHING CHILDREN. Child should ...
Posted Thursday, December 18th 2008 at 1:23PM
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An inspiring and motivating book that explores life through the eyes of a mompreneur.
Reserve your copy today at www.CottonPickinPaycheck.com! ...
Posted Thursday, December 18th 2008 at 2:19AM
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Every baby is born with a purpose!
"HBCU kidz, Inc. promotes a celebration of children and education. HBCU kidz, Inc. understands the importance of culture in respect to the rearing of children. Family is important. HBCU kidz also illustrates th ...
Posted Thursday, December 18th 2008 at 2:15AM
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I have noticed some common themes when dealing among black folks. Puhlease don't quote me from Willie Lynch's Letter. TODAY...what can we DO differently to break the chains that bind?
AN EXCERPT FROM -"Cotton Pickin' Paycheck-A 21st Century Jo ...
Posted Tuesday, December 16th 2008 at 1:14PM
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Hello everyone,
Just created a slideshow to introduce my upcoming book, "Cotton Pickin' Paycheck-A 21st Century Journal of Escape from Slavery"
Would love feedback, thoughts, or ideas on if it is TOO RADICAL-LOL.
Do U get the message of the ...
Posted Monday, December 15th 2008 at 11:03AM
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HOW TO CREATE NEW HABITS FOR A NEW BEGINNING
by Joan E. Gosier
1. AMEN! Obama has won. What CAN I get DONE?
2. Day 2. What U gonna do?
3. Day 3. If it is TRULY TO BE it is NOW up to ME.
4. Day 4. I can DO all things and through Christ I CAN D ...
Posted Saturday, November 8th 2008 at 8:18PM
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