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Continue reading →: Wait, WHO bought the Lakers? Billionaires, Anxiety, and My California Soul
The first thing on my mind right now is the word wow. I can’t stop saying it. Before I get into the why, let me introduce myself. My name is TinaMae. I’m 62 years old, a Black woman, and a lifelong California native. I live in the Southern Central Valley…
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Continue reading →: The Rabbit or the Chicken? A 50-Year Secret from the Ghetto
You know, recently I was telling a story to my daughter about my childhood in the 60’s & 70’S., and that just reminded me of something else. Before doing this, let me say “HI my name is TinaMay – My name is actually TinaMay. May is my middle name, but…
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Continue reading →: Marvel & MCU Nerd..the method to my madness
As a self-professed MCU junkie I am happy to update that I am back at it again. Avengers Doomsday has me pumped all over again. At this point I’m gonna proudly note that last night my daughter came into my sanctuary, the garage, and sat here to ‘chill and partake…
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Continue reading →: Finding the Glow in the Gray: 5 Surprising Lessons from a Journey of Caregiving and Connection
The role of a primary caregiver for an aging parent is often painted in shades of charcoal and ash. We talk about the heavy, relentless cycle of medication schedules, the physical toll of lifting and leaning, and the crushing emotional weight of a terminal diagnosis. When you hear “Stage 4…
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Continue reading →: YouTube is my Cable
What app eats up most of your screen time — and do you even feel bad about it? I spend most of my time for entertainment and for learning on YouTube. So YouTube is the app that eats up most of my screen time. I do not feel bad about…
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Continue reading →: Why It Takes a Lifetime to Become Yourself: 5 Lessons from a 62-Year Journey
I was sitting in my car one day, parked between Uber rides, and I found myself doing something I’ve done more often lately: talking to myself. I was reflecting on the exhausting pressure to be like everyone else—the noise of the media, the pull of entertainment, the constant gravity of…
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Continue reading →: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
Which book have you read more than any other? My favorite book of all time was the book lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry. I found this book in my very early twenties and as a book lover and someone who spent so much time in the library. I love this…
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Continue reading →: Transform Your Lawn: A DIY JourneyAfter a decade of neglecting a lawn that looked more like a barren wasteland than a botanical paradise, I finally decided to don my gardening gloves and take action! With the inspiration of my wise brother and a treasure trove of YouTube wisdom, I traded lawn care bills for sweat,…
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Continue reading →: Brilliant Quote for today:“People do not like to think. If one thinks, one must reach conclusions. Conclusions are not always pleasant.” – Helen Keller My thoughts……I need time to think on this… 🤔
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Continue reading →: Quiet Time, thanks MomJournal: Me, being Me I woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside my window. It was a beautiful morning, and I decided to take a walk before starting my day. As I walked, I took in the fresh air and the sounds of nature. I felt relaxed and…
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I’m Tina
Just me. A little strange, a little normal, a little boring, a Little bit of Mom, A Little MoRE of Dad, Sassy, very Sweet, Extremely SENsitive, SMart, wiSE. Tough to love. Tougher to leave…..Just Me. Tina Mae, the Original ~AyeMorena
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