Tag: bloganuary

If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be?

They love to play with the ball, bouncing and fetching. It is so much fun to watch them go for the ball. Really, they want to play morning, noon, and night. Have a care; I am only human, and I need my sleep.

I would love to make them understand, i will play, but not all the time.

Breaks are needed for humans.

Is there a dog union?

Do you think they will listen if I picket?

Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc.

My name is Jemima, but most times, I shorten it to Jem. Jem is also short for Jemima, Esther, and Maureen, an encapsulation of all my names.  It isn’t because I hate the name, but I hate the jokes that follow the name. Besides, only my friends call me Jem. Growing up in a predominately white neighborhood and being black with this name was not easy with all the Aunt Jemima pancake jokes.  The food box with the big black woman on the cover. People could be so ignorant. But I never shortened my name in public. Too bad for them, huh?

Jemima is of Hebrew origin, meaning a dove.

My parents named me from the Bible, like one of Job’s daughters in the book of Job chapter 42 verse 14.  In 19th century England, it was a popular name. Throughout history and today, a number of women had and have this name.

It is a good and wonderful name to have, and I love it.

What’s your dream job?

Not just a writer( romantic suspense with a dash of horror) but one who could spin a good tale where people will enjoy, and I sell a ton of books.

I love storytelling, the art of it from the beginning to the end. It keeps me up late at night, boggles my mind, and keeps me at the edge of my seat with worry, but I love it.

What makes a good leader?

A good leader is someone who listens to both sides and views the situation, concern, event, problem, or conflict from every angle before making a decision. This leader has to be ethically sound by not practicing favoritism but is fair.

Friendship does not cloud the mind, although kindness, and understanding are always shown.

Of course, a good leader has weaknesses, but this leader can not dwell on them in order to illicit sympathy. This person is human and will fail from time to time but is strong enough to own up to their wrongs and move on.

They need to lead with honesty and the fear of God in doing what is right.

If you could un-invent something, what would it be?

There must be an easier way to make a living. Wake up early, get ready for work, go to work crushed in traffic or on transit, get told off at work by clients, the boss, the backstabbing coworkers, inhale your lunch cause you have a mandatory last minute meeting, finish a long day worried you missed something important, get home exhausted, sleep through supper, then fall into bed to wake the next morning and do it all over again.

I love my job…

Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved?

It was my birthday, a day at every turn that grew worse. By the end of the day, I did not want to celebrate but wanted to forget the day as quickly as possible in order to move on to the next.

I came home, and no one was there to greet me. No one to sing happy birthday so I could cry my tears of self-pity.

I went to bed without supper, thinking how I get to show them I don’t care.

Then, in the middle of the night, my sister woke me and pulled me into the living room.

Happy birthday.

They all remembered.

I cried. It was one of those milestone years (I am not telling which one) I never forgot. I cried because they not only remembered my day but also that special watch I asked for. OK. Maybe I nagged.

I love my family. I miss my parents but I have great memories. I am blessed. I count my blessings every chance I get.

Where can you reduce clutter in your life?

Clutter does not have to be only tangible things. It could be things that invade the mind and cause misery, depression and anxiety. These unwanted actors tend to breach places in the mind and cause dire havoc. Over time, they are hard to eradicate. To remove them is to pray and pray to the Lord with hope and sincerity, knowing he will send help to see you through.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord will save you from them all. (Psalm 33 verse 19)

What is your favorite animal?

I love my little dogs because they are loyal and show love back without hesitation. They were created for our pleasure and companionship. They protect you. They follow you. They make you smile when things go south. They don’t even judge you. They are great creatures. I am sure cats are good too, but I am allergic.

In what ways do you communicate online?

I like to use email.

Think back on your most memorable road trip.

On the way to a much needed break, I got bronchitis. Oh joy…

All joking aside, I always enjoyed my trips with Mom, Dad, and my sisters. We didn’t travel a lot but to those few places we went together in my adult life, I enjoyed. Now, the parents are gone, and my sisters and I remember the simple joys of a tour ride, good food, and their company.