Starting Your Dreams Later In Life and Embracing the Detour

Jenee Darden speaking at Creative Mornings I know it's been a while since I've posted anything but that's because of my job. I'm working as a reporter covering Oakland and I host an arts segment on the radio where I get to interview amazing artists from around the Bay Area. Plus I'm publicizing my book  and building my speaking career!  You know what's funny? I thought this would all happen by the time I was 27-30.  Nope. That wasn't God's plan for me. I'm finally beginning to do the things I've wanted to do and I'm almost 40 years old. Some people reading this who are 40 will say 40 is still young. But some younger people reading may think 40 is nearly ancient. But I'm writing this post for those who like me, thought their career and personal dreams would come true much early in life. I'm here to tell you not to give up.  You know, death inspires life. A number of my relatives and friends have passed away, ranging in

BlogHer Features Cocoa Fly
On Front Page

The BlogHer 2009 Conference is Held in Chicago
I've always wanted to be a cover girl. One of my posts on black erotic literature was featured on the front page of BlogHer. Click here to read about my love and appreciation for black erotic literature. Okay, making the front page of a website is not quite the same as being a cover girl but that just means I'm one step closer. Thanks to BlogHer for running my post and thanks to my Cocoa Fly readers for your support. This blog is steadily growing. I'm excited about the new ideas I have for this website.

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