On This Side of Katrina – Four Years Later…

Faith, Family, Inspiration | Friday August 28 2009 6:34 pm | Comments (4) Tags: , ,
My high school year book destroyed in the flood

My high school year book destroyed in the flood

Exactly one year ago, I was admitted to the hospital after complaining of chest pains and heart palpitations.  I remained in there for a few days and was released with the knowledge that I was ok.  The pains (which I haven’t felt since then, thank God) and palpitations were because of stress and anxiety for the most part. 

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MY TRIBUTE (in honor of my late aunt Lula Mae Young Cater)

Faith, Family, Inspiration, My Poetry | Sunday August 23 2009 8:06 pm | Comments (1)
My aunt, Mrs. Lula Mae Cater

My aunt, Mrs. Lula Mae Young Cater

MY TRIBUTE  – by Carla Young Nix

Words escaped me when I heard of her passing

My heart filled with tears and ached with sadness.

I see her many times when I look in the mirror

But it is her sweet, gentle, love I’ll always remember.

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ARE YOU DEAD TO THE WORLD?

Uncategorized | Tuesday August 18 2009 6:56 pm | Comments (0)

I have been going non-stop, it seems, for more than a week now.  There have been two (2) deaths in my family during this time, which has taken its toll. Then, my daughter was in an accident a few days ago.  All emotionally draining events.

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I’m just saying…

Family | Thursday August 13 2009 4:59 pm | Comments (1)

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a blog.  So much has been going on.  Good and bad.  Up and down.  Happy and sad.

The last few weeks were pretty good as far as my work.  I’ve had wonderful guests for my radio show.  Tackled some great discussions and issues.  I was even a guest on a radio show myself and walked away feeling really good.  I’ve also been invited to be interviewed on two other radio shows, so I’m looking forward to those.

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