Category: Writing
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Bucket List
When I think about cities I would like to visit, I also have to think about countries and states. Here is my bucket list regarding places to travel in the next few years: Places to travel: Atlanta, Georgia (ATL) Miami,…
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Sheryl Underwood and Daymond John
Who is the most famous or infamous person you have ever met? Approximately 15 years ago I met Sheryl Underwood and about 11 years ago I met Daymond John. Sheryl was the International Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority…
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Humility Doesn’t Cost A Thing
What’s something you believe everyone should know. Humility doesn’t cost a thing reminds me of the movie, Love Don’t cost a thing, which was a remake of Money can’t buy me love. Here you have, Nick Cannon and Patrick Dempsey…
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Harlem Renaissance
What historical event fascinates you the most? The Harlem Renaissance and the Negritude Movements were historical events that I would have loved to be a part of. Just the fact of being around poets, authors, and musicians of that time…
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Buy A Good Book Saturday
Today is buy a good book Saturday! Here are a few. You have your choice of kids lit, romance, thriller, poetry, and self-help. Check our https://melicaniccole.com/purchase-books/ for other books.
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What Truly are Lazy Days- Je ne comprends pas – No se
Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive? I’ve tried to take a lazy day numerous times; however, no plans always equates to unplanned activities. And we all know that unplanned activities are often more tedious than the planned…
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“Won’t you be my neighbor?”
What makes a good neighbor? When I think about neighbors, I think about Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood and his famous quote, “Won’t you be my neighbor?” I think about the faithful trolley that made its way around the area bringing friends…
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Keep Going: Life Is Now
Hello world. I hope you are doing well and know you are loved. Sometimes we all need a little motivation to help us to keep going. No matter what activity we are doing. When I think about motivation, I think…
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Oh, Daisy 🌼
Daisy said they are doing away with work from home jobs in 2026. She’s trying to get in now before it’s too late.
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A Millie
If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to? The idea of having 1 million dollars is a great way to strategize if you won the mega millions, how it would be divided up.…
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My Ultimate Challenge…
What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself? The hardest goal I have set for myself is releasing two books next year as a mother of two. I have a 6 year old and an 8 month old.…
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Multi-Genre Music Lover
Who are your favorite artists? I am a multi-genre music lover. eclectic I must say. Depending on my mood, I can listen to just about anything. Check out my favorite artists from various genres below: R&B Eddie & Gerald Levert…
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The New Face of Disabilities Part 2: A Psychosocial Perspective
This book is set to be released in May of 2026. I wrote this book to help individuals understand certain populations, techniques resources, and support. This book can be used by persons served, professionals, and support systems. Preorder your book…
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Be…
What’s your #1 priority tomorrow? My number one priority tomorrow is to just be. Be happy. Be brave. Be loved. Be kind. Be honest. Be fortunate. And Believe.
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Resilience
What’s the trait you value most about yourself? I don’t mean to toot my own horn; however, I love how resilient I am. In the past, this was not always the case. I would take things to heart and I…
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Google Me
In what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled? Hard work helps you see the progress you have made thus far. Take for instance my career as an author. When I first started writing, if you googled my name,…
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Otterbein Ready
Check out the Author Panel Discussion at Otterbein University https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17PW9F3iPN/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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All Eyes On Me- Tupac
What’s your all-time favorite album? Tupac outdone himself with this album. It included some of his best songs on this album. His transition from Brenda’s Got a Baby, I Get Around, to All Eyes on Me was amazing. His words…
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Google Maps Photo and Contribution Views
1 million photo views and 1.2 million contribution views See what I’ve posted to Google Maps… Level 6 Local Guide https://maps.app.goo.gl/CbZg1fbyktLdT13D8?g_st=ic
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1,000,000 Views
The beginning of this month, I started a challenge trying to acquire 1 million Google Map views by August 1, 2025. At the beginning of this month, I was at 900,000 contribution views. 27 days later, I am at 981,000…
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We Are All Different
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/we-are-all-different-and-have-different-standards-melica_b_5a26cd11e4b0f7f1679a0379/amp
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Agua
What is your favorite drink? I love how it quenches your thirst
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Understanding
What do you think gets better with age? Some times we make decisions without fully understanding the decision we have made. Take for instance a person who has kids compared to someone who does not. These are two different lifestyles…
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917,000 Contribution Views
I made it past 10,000 views on my website (https://melicaniccole.com). Recently, I made this accomplishment without having a goal set in mind. Now that I know, I will set future goals to accomplish Now this next site, I started to…
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Peanut Butter Soup
What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten? Ghanaian food is some of the most delicious food I have ever eaten. My husband makes a great peanut butter soup with fish and goat meat. It is so nutty and flavorful.…
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Self-Care Starts At Home
How do you practice self-care? I practice self-care by getting enough sleep, eating right, exercising, and focusing my thoughts on positive things. Self-care is very important, especially when you are caring for others. In order to take care of others…
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Gracie Eat Your Peas
Which food, when you eat it, instantly transports you to childhood? When I think about foods from my childhood, I automatically think about peas 🫛. As a child, I hated peas. My mom used to make me sit at our…
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Mae Jemison
Who is your favorite historical figure? Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman to travel around space. I remember completing a book report about her in elementary school.
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Juneteenth BASH 2025
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I Am
What’s your favorite thing about yourself? When I think about my favorite things about me, the poem I Am crying comes to mind. Check out my first book of poetry called Poetic Outlets. I Am… I am versatile When…
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My Illustrator
Check her out Here you can find some books my illustrator illustrated for different authors. Books she illustrated
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Triumphs and Challenges of Coping with Having a Disability Diagnosis
I am giving people a platform on my blog to tell their story or a story of someone close to them. Here’s the first story. My mom has struggled with anxiety and depression all her life, and she also has…
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My Favorite Childhood Book(s)
Do you remember your favorite book from childhood? I remember quite a few books from my childhood. My teacher read the following books to us: Where the Wild Things Are Amelia Bedelia The Cat and The Hat Green Eggs and…
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The New Face of Disabilities Part 2: A Psychosocial Perspective
Next year, I am releasing The New Face of Disabilities Part 2: A Psychosocial Perspective. This book was 10 years in the making. I released part 1 of the series in 2015, which focused on individuals with developmental disabilities. As…
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Football Fumblina
Sales for Football Fumblina are up. Football Fumblina could have been a ballerina. From ballet shoes to fumbles and tumbles, Fumblina shows the world why she loves being herself and playing a game she does not always win. This game…
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Top Five
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? When I think about joy and happiness, I smile. There are many things that make me happy; however here are my top five: Family- I enjoy spending time and special moments…

