Author Daphine Glenn Robinson
I found this article on my computer tonight and sadly, nothing has changed in America. It was originally published by the Charlotte Observer on the opinion page. This past weekend, April 16-19, 2009, my husband and I went to Las Vegas to celebrate my fortieth birthday. We were having a blast until just hours before... Continue Reading →
So, I recently turned 50. After getting over the hump of 45, I looked forward to 50. Who knew the actual day would be a roller coaster? Don't get me wrong, I'm thankful to see another year and it was a good day, but for some reason I thought I'd jump out of an... Continue Reading →
I know it's a bit late but Happy New Year! Photo by Brigitte Tohm on Pexels.com I realize it's been a while since I posted. Since I wrote. Since I imagined anything creative. Here are my excuses: I was in a funk.I couldn’t think.I was busy.I felt like I'd lost "it." While all of those... Continue Reading →
I know this is random but these are some great tips. Yep, sometimes I get a bit giddy over things that make life a little easier. Who can write in a messy room? Who can write knowing the sink is full of dishes? Not me. See for yourself. DGR
At least it's not snow! 😂 I'm Daphine and still Brown In SD.
I recorded a video for someone out there who needs this but, in my efforts to free up some space, I did a mass delete and poof it was gone. Grrrr! I just finished listening to a song called He Kept Me on the radio when the inspiration for the video hit me. The song reminded... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been so focused on getting someplace that you missed key landmarks along the way? Ever get into such a pattern of doing things that you miss major pitfalls because your attention was somewhere else? Let me describe something I recently experienced: It was a rainy day and for some reason I decided... Continue Reading →
Did your company, spouse or significant other say South Dakota? Sioux Falls? If you found this blog, you probably Googled the following phrases to land here: Are there black people in South Dakota? Sioux Falls? African Americans in South Dakota Population, minorities or some combination of the previous. To answer your question, YES. There are... Continue Reading →
I have a teen son and before we moved, I had his barber in NC give him a nice cut because I knew it might take a minute before we found one we liked. So, being the inquisitive woman that I am, I approached the few black men I saw in public to ask about... Continue Reading →
December 12, 2015 Sioux Falls has had 3 snowfalls so far. There's a lot of snow and the inches rack up quickly in no time. AND IT'S ONLY DECEMBER! A few weeks ago, our first snowfall was supposed to be for 1-3 inches. When I walked outside, snow was up to my calf! What in... Continue Reading →
