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Journey to Gray
I spotted the first gray hairs on my head when I was still in high school. They refused to go unnoticed, standing out in texture as well as

Delphia Simmons (Founder of Thrive Detroit)
Nov 7, 20245 min read
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Mirror Mirror
As I write this, it’s been almost two years since I have been able to see my image clearly in the mirror. I have counted the mirrors in...

Delphia Simmons (Founder of Thrive Detroit)
Aug 1, 20233 min read
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Thorns or Prickles
I read a bit of trivia that surprised me and challenged something that I had been believing most my life. I love a challenge, especially...

Cynthia Johnson
Mar 23, 20234 min read
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When We Judge
Casting judgement is a reflex, a weapon that each of us wields and uses without realizing our guilt or that it cuts both ways....

Delphia Simmons (Founder of Thrive Detroit)
Mar 21, 20236 min read
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Cynthia J. Johnson - Life Coach, Living Life
"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience." --Pierre Teilhard de Chardin...

Cynthia Johnson
Feb 2, 20233 min read
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25 Life Lessons
We all have them: things we’ve learned over our lifetime. Over five decades of living has taught me a few things. Here are twenty-five of...

Delphia Simmons (Founder of Thrive Detroit)
Aug 12, 20222 min read
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Big Planet, Small World
There is an unattributed quote that made the rounds on social media awhile back that goes like this: “I am washing my face before bed...

Sara Constantakis
Apr 15, 20224 min read
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My Writing Journey
I was in elementary school when my mother gave me my first diary for Christmas. I had a lot to write about but was too concerned about my...

Delphia Simmons (Founder of Thrive Detroit)
Feb 11, 20223 min read
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Book Review - The Other Black Girl
It can be difficult to find a riveting, original book that also contains social commentary, mystery, humor, and thought-provoking...

Laurie Fundukian
Feb 4, 20223 min read
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The New Forty
I have a question for Albert. (Albert Einstein, that is.) If time is relative, why can’t I get it to slow down or speed up when I want it...

Delphia Simmons (Founder of Thrive Detroit)
Jan 21, 20223 min read
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United States of Apocalypse
By Delphia Simmons I read somewhere that the word apocalypse does not mean final destruction and undoing of all things as I had thought,...
Thrive Detroit
Jun 21, 20203 min read
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The Misnomer of Affordable Housing in Detroit
By Delphia Simmons, Editor I cringe when I read or hear the “A-word” uttered in Detroit these days, especially in relationship to...
Thrive Detroit
Apr 22, 20193 min read
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Thoughts from Gen Z: Giving You Something to Think ‘Bout…
Giving you something to think ‘bout… Majallen Cespedes (AKA Jelly) Hey guys! It’s Jelly! I feel like we haven’t talked in a long time!...
Thrive Detroit
Jun 24, 20183 min read
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Intentionally Unintentional
By Delphia Simmons I strive to maintain a perspective that has a lens on multiple angles of Detroit’s revitalization. I live, work, and...
Thrive Detroit
Aug 19, 20154 min read
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Impound, Impact, Innovation
Depending on whose report you dig into, my neighborhood is made up of a significant number of individuals and families in the lower...
Thrive Detroit
Jul 5, 20153 min read
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Gold, Silver, Furniture
The sign in the store window was too large to miss: “Trade Your Gold and Silver for Furniture”. By the time I pulled into my driveway...
Thrive Detroit
Mar 6, 20154 min read
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Opportunity is the Fabric of Innovation
Recently I was asked to answer the question: How can cities better connect all residents to economic opportunity? It’s been a few months...
Thrive Detroit
Oct 5, 20143 min read
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Amazon Enters the Smartphone Market with Their New Fire Phone
Amazon has worked hard to establish itself as one of America’s most-loved and well-recognized brands. The number of Amazon Prime...
Thrive Detroit
Aug 2, 20143 min read
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From One Young Detroiter to Another: Think ‘bout It
Hey, guys! It’s been awhile. Sorry for my absence, but trust me, I can make up for it. I hope you all have been doing well and using some...
Thrive Detroit
Jun 12, 20142 min read
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Infant Mortality: Is It, or Isn’t It, a High Priority for Governor Snyder?
A common belief about politicians is that they say one thing and do another, but Rick Snyder told us he “wasn’t a politician.” Snyder...
Thrive Detroit
Jun 7, 20142 min read
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