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My Angel
Fifteen years have passed since one of my more memorable encounters with my angel. I say this with certainty and the belief that angels...
Delphia Simmons (Founder of Thrive Detroit)
Dec 9, 20224 min read
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It’s Time to Move
Crows are fascinating, interesting creatures most often mistaken for ravens. That’s understandable, as there are several varieties of the...
Cynthia Johnson
Nov 29, 20223 min read
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My Father
As a child, I don’t remember missing my father a lot, but the times I did were sad and embarrassing for me. I was about age seven when...
Delphia Simmons (Founder of Thrive Detroit)
Nov 10, 20224 min read
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Community
My mother was raised as an only child who yearned for family and worked hard to foster her own community. We had aunties, uncles, and cousin
Delphia Simmons (Founder of Thrive Detroit)
Sep 28, 20223 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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Mom: A Profile in Courage
I was about eight years old when my mom gathered her six girls on the living-room sofa in our Arkansas home to tell us some “very...
Delphia Simmons (Founder of Thrive Detroit)
Jun 27, 20225 min read
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Street Harassment and the “Right To Be”
“Is your husband coming to play softball?” I heard the question as I was getting my gear out of the trunk of my car, preparing to head to...
Sara Constantakis
May 6, 20223 min read
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Summer
It wasn’t until adulthood that I grew to appreciate autumn and dubbed it my preferred season. That has more to do with the temperature...
Delphia Simmons (Founder of Thrive Detroit)
Apr 28, 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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Magic and Wonder
I can’t imagine what the world is like for anyone who doesn’t believe in magic. I became a believer around age three. My dreams would...
Delphia Simmons (Founder of Thrive Detroit)
Mar 25, 20223 min read
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You’re Not Alone
Eight years ago, I told the story of my son’s battle with his mental health. In light of the recent deaths of Regina King’s son, Ian...
Martti Peeples
Feb 18, 20221 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 Joys of Kayaking
When I was a child, the thing that made millions of people afraid of getting in the water was the motion picture Jaws.
Martti Peeples
Jan 28, 20227 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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What to do instead of New Year Resolutions
Here are 10 alternatives to New Year Resolutions in 2022 by practicing self-care and expression this winter.
Tash Moore
Jan 7, 20223 min read
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