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And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On C And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane', is now available! It's the sequel to my first novel 'Christmas On Clermont Lane', and if you loved the first one, just wait until you read the sequel.

That makes it two novels in five months, and I must say that while I missed my original deadline in February, I am so excited to have this one finished. The support you all showed me during the first release made me warm and fuzzy and so many of you reached out and asked when the next one would be. Well, here you go!

You can purchase 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane' on Amazon Prime, available in paperback for $10.99 and $7.99 for the eBook/Kindle edition. If you'd like a signed copy, a limited amount of copies are available. Hit the link in my bio.

I cannot wait for you to read this one and let me know your thoughts. Jasmine and The Robinson Family are back---and this time, it's for keeps!
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The Water Cooler · August 15, 2009

The Watercooler- When Motormouths Attack


watercoolerMy groundskeeper was on vacay last week and so my sister property sent over two groundskeepers that are on their payroll to help with my grounds. One of the groundskeepers, Hector* was a great worker and got right down to business at hand. But the other one, let’s call him Marcus* got on my last nerve.

He came into the office on a “break” looking for bottled water. Of course I obliged because it was hot as Hades outside and I didn’t want them to pass out or become dehydrated in the hot weather. Hector proceeded to leave and take his bottled water with him while Marcus took the opportunity to sit down in my office and cool down. I had no problem with that. But it quickly became evident that I would later regret offering my office as a refuge.

Marcus began telling me his life story. What stemmed from a question he asked me, “Do you like working here” turned into a Hallmark Channel version of his life. Really! He told me he had been with the company for two years and that he was thirty-two years old, engaged, with a few kids. He told me about how his son was accused at a local high school of damaging the Principle’s Hummer (yes this is what he SAID!) and missed almost a full year of high school. He even asked me if I wanted to buy a home that he had for sale.

I thought I had been chosen for a Punk’d episode, this was so awkward.

Even while I had phone calls to answer and turned my head towards the computer and played busy work, he continued to talk. I finally had to act as if I needed to run an errand and leave the office before he finally got the hint and stopped talking. I called my sister property and told them to NEVER send him again. He was too much!

As a manager, I could’ve chosen to be very blunt but I didn’t think that it was necessary. He was on break and wasn’t breaking any rules, but his incessant talking was a little too much for me to bare.

I compiled a short yet thorough list that you can use to gage if you are talking too much in the office. Here we go:

  • The person in the cubicle next to you’s deafness constantly changes from the left ear to the right ear.
  • People run or walk really fast when they see you.
  • You are never chosen to talk during company meetings, award banquets, or functions.
  • The Mexican cafeteria lady begins talking Russian when she sees you come through the line.
  • You’ve never been chosen for a group project.
  • During your annual review, you are given it on Word through email. You are then told to print it out and sign it and but it in your boss’s inbox.
  • You never seem to be able to reach anyone in the office and constantly have to leave voicemail messages even though you know that the said individual is sitting at their desk.
  • The hardcore smoke gang scatter when you come outside for some “fresh air”. They would rather go through nicotine withdrawal than to deal with you.
  • When you are on vacation, people actually like to be at work.
  • The Fed ex man acts like he is listening to his iPod when he sees that you are the one signing for packages that day.

Sincerely,

The Cubicle Chick


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P R O M. That’s the caption. P R O M. That’s the caption.
You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar. 🎓#classof2022
Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! Laylah is off Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! 

Laylah is officially registered at St. John’s University and will begin her freshman year in August as a Public Relations Major. I’m so proud of her hard work and dedication—proud of the young woman that she has become.
Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. Dan Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. 

Danyelle Little, the NEW Director of Marketing and Communications at @rungforwomen . Been sitting on this for a while—now it’s officially official. 🙌🏾
Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ev Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ever have. Kind. Supportive. Talented. Creative. Caring. Smart. Courageous. The list goes on and on. You’ve overcome so much in the past year, and I know that God’s plan for you is working. I love you more than words can say. ❤️❤️❤️
And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Cl And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Class of 2026! 🙌🏾@stjohnsu #acceptedstudentday
Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Lo Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Louis Family Magazine—page 10 to be exact! I’m honored to be able to share a glimpse into my life as an author, Social Media Manager, and most importantly, a mom! 💕
And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On C And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane', is now available! It's the sequel to my first novel 'Christmas On Clermont Lane', and if you loved the first one, just wait until you read the sequel.

That makes it two novels in five months, and I must say that while I missed my original deadline in February, I am so excited to have this one finished. The support you all showed me during the first release made me warm and fuzzy and so many of you reached out and asked when the next one would be. Well, here you go!

You can purchase 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane' on Amazon Prime, available in paperback for $10.99 and $7.99 for the eBook/Kindle edition. If you'd like a signed copy, a limited amount of copies are available. Hit the link in my bio.

I cannot wait for you to read this one and let me know your thoughts. Jasmine and The Robinson Family are back---and this time, it's for keeps!
Happy International Women’s Day. I would not be Happy International Women’s Day. I would not be here without the wisdom and strength of my praying grandmother who has poured into me for 46 years and counting. I am so thankful for her unconditional love and unwavering support. ❤️❤️❤️#internationalwomensday #womensday #womenshistorymonth
I was pregnant at 17. Had my son at 18. Struggle I was pregnant at 17. 
Had my son at 18. 
Struggled all throughout my 20’s and mid-30’s financially and professionally.
Married. Had a daughter. 
Took five years to graduate from college.
Started my own business by blogging about being a working mom.
Divorced. 
Found my way after a few changes in direction. 
Wrote my first book.
Became a social media powerhouse. 
Wrote my first novel. 
Now I’m the mom of a 27 and 18 year old. My son is going after his dreams and my daughter will start college in the fall. 
I’m still here. Still growing. Still thriving. Still learning. 
I’m proud to be a woman who has managed to conquer my goals, my vision, my purpose. 
Happy International Women’s Month to all of you who are doing the same. This is our time!

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