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  Dear Diary,   This weekend, I went on strike from cleaning. Lately, I've become a full-time housekeeper. I'm always picking up and putting away toys, clothing and other random items which are...

(Photo Courtesy:  Culture 24)   Dear Diary,   February is my favorite month of the year. Why?  Because my birthday, Valentine's Day and Black History Month are all marked on this page on my...

(Photo Courtesy: Ehow)   Dear Diary,   When I was a little girl, my father braved the freezing cold and stood in line for hours to purchase an African-American Cabbage Patch Doll named Dickie,...

(Photo Courtesy: The Guardian)   Transitioning back to work is difficult to do, even if your precious cargo is left with a loved one. When I went to the office, I left my energy at home. I woke up at...

  It's Friday night, and I'm home alone, eating Thai takeout and watching TLC.  A decade ago, I would have went crazy sitting in the house on a weekend.  Today, I am content on the couch. My dinner...

  Dear Diary,   As a stay-at-home mom, I had endless hours to bond with my baby.  We danced, sang, cuddled and played throughout the day.  I enjoyed this time and didn't look forward to going...