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About TURTLE QUEEN WRITEPLACE

Life has provided many challenges that have made me stick my neck out even when I didn't want to, Those experiences have made me strong and resilient, and have allowed me to keep moving towards my goals despite any adversity. These are the wonderful qualities of the turtle. Life's challenges have placed me on the thrown as The Turtlequeen.

No In-Between

Posted on January 18, 2015 by TURTLE QUEEN WRITEPLACE

Just when does your opinion become so much more important that it gives you license to control, alter, or even take my life?! Continue reading →

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Reserved Only For a Special Month

Posted on December 2, 2014 by TURTLE QUEEN WRITEPLACE

“Abuse thrives only in silence. You have the power to end domestic violence simply by shining a spotlight on it.”     Leslie Morgan Steiner – Author of book “CRAZY LOVE” Today I received a TED TALKS video from my … Continue reading →

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WRITING IS ITS OWN REWARD

Posted on September 13, 2014 by TURTLE QUEEN WRITEPLACE

How incredible it is to look down and see an unexpected manifestation of my thoughts becoming visible as if written with invisible ink. Continue reading →

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DO YOUR PART TO STOP DOMESTIC ABUSE

Posted on October 16, 2013 by TURTLE QUEEN WRITEPLACE

“The flutter of a butterfly’s wings can create a typhoon half way across the world” .   We, as caring human being towards the least of these, must do our part to help our neighbors, our friends, our co-workers, our sisters, our brothers, our daughters and sons.  Continue reading →

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HAIKU – FALL TRANSITION

Posted on July 15, 2013 by TURTLE QUEEN WRITEPLACE

Floating down g e n t ly Foretaste of raw time of change Warms my soul once more.

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I glanced up at my calendar on the wall as I wiped the fog from my eyes — trying to orient to  another day. I was instantly reminded of a time way back in the day when we were so … Continue reading →

Posted on July 12, 2013 by TURTLE QUEEN WRITEPLACE | 7 Comments

We Are All Searching for “The Real Thing”

Posted on July 10, 2013 by TURTLE QUEEN WRITEPLACE

PLATONIC LOVE – THE REAL THING It’s really hard to explain this friendship But why explain – its basis is truth. It’s truth and trust and treasures and time It’s laughter and love of a different kind It’s spiritual, intellectual, humane … Continue reading →

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Paula Deen Controversy – All About the Law of Gravity

Posted on June 25, 2013 by TURTLE QUEEN WRITEPLACE

“For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction” Sir Isaac Newton – Scientist & Mathematician What goes up – must come down… This Paula Deen controversy is not just about the “N” word that refers to African-Americans in … Continue reading →

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Writing Not Just As An Artform – But As A Business

Posted on June 25, 2013 by TURTLE QUEEN WRITEPLACE

Ever tried to write a letter of complaint, or a letter to plead for forgiveness or forgetfulness? With all the passion that one might feel in their soul about deeply personal or difficult issues, it is often not easy to … Continue reading →

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It is sometimes a struggle to hold on to the truth that we all have special gifts.
We must stop comparing what we have to what someone else has to offer the world. 
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Posted on June 24, 2013 by TURTLE QUEEN WRITEPLACE | Leave a comment