The Breakthrough, Short Story by Coletha Albert

Sarah leaned against the railing of the Washington State Ferry, the saltwater spray caressing her face gently. In her pocket, her hand was clenched around a small, bronze skeleton key. It wasn’t just a key to a new cottage; it was the key to the life she had claimed, a life that finally belonged toContinueContinue reading “The Breakthrough, Short Story by Coletha Albert”

Friday, April 2nd 2026 What Now? Podcast

Ms Coletha Albert8 minutes agoβ€ͺ @trevornoah‬ is an ice cream elitist! Fab!!! Have you checked out Trevor’s What Now? podcast?? I laughed out loud when @AtsukoOkatsuka Can You Ever Really Go Home Again? #AtsukoOkatsuka #TrevorNoah My favorite moment was when Atsuko said her mom was the girl from The Ring movie!! I laughed totally outContinueContinue reading “Friday, April 2nd 2026 What Now? Podcast”

Hallelujah πŸ’πŸ’πŸ’πŸ’πŸ’πŸˆ

youtube.com/watch I love my life I honor my life I dignify my ancestors I respect my legacy I praise GOD ALMIGHTY for HIS FAVOR FOREVER. If I ever complained I beg GOD’S MERCY AND FORGIVENESS. πŸ•―οΈπŸ•―οΈπŸ•―οΈπŸ•―οΈπŸ•―οΈπŸ•―οΈπŸ•―οΈ

Why I left you

Yes we were soul mates We still are You wanted me co dependent You wanted me over a barrel I knew you had not learned anything You were still a fool Because you didn’t see That I chose you Just like you chose me No traps were needed I wanted you just as you wereContinueContinue reading “Why I left you”

Accepted

It was the role of a lifetime, remote work, salary $250,000 a year plus a furnished victorian in the countryside. The house is called Serenity. She has great bones, gothic windows with new electrical wiring and plumbing. The fixtures and lighting are all modern, a bonus. There’s a 1966 Black Mustang in excellent condition hereContinueContinue reading “Accepted”

Poetic: From Darkness to Light – Paradise

bible.com/bible/111/col.1.13.NIV (Paradise) I am sitting in paradise right now. I just came from a place so horrible I know that hell is real. To top it all off I knew almost everyone there. I went there trying to do the right thing. I thought these people wanted help getting OUT of hell but no. TheyContinueContinue reading “Poetic: From Darkness to Light – Paradise”

The oldest grandchild

The oldest grandchild Isn’t always meek and mild Lots of responsibility Lots of accountability Not given all that they need Surrounded by adults full of greed They don’t know what to do The oldest grandchild has no clue They need direction They need support They need a village Full of heart Instead they stumble andContinueContinue reading “The oldest grandchild”

The Honorable Dr. Ken

To Every Black Woman, Everywhere β€” With Our Deepest Love, Respect, and Eternal Gratitude From the Husbands, Fathers, Brothers. From the Sons. From the Black Men Who Love You β€” On Behalf of Us All. We salute you, Black women.Our ancestors, great-grandmothers, grandmothers, mothers, daughters, sisters, and aunties.To every Black woman β€” in every form,ContinueContinue reading “The Honorable Dr. Ken”

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day! We discovering mom we never knew Through letters she saved from WWII Happy Mother’s Day! Once in a while, I get a word in But everyday I talk to my best friend Happy Mother’s Day! My Spokane is full of high jinks I admire her and how she thinks Happy Mother’s Day!ContinueContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day!”