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About me - Ronda Heard

I've been writing poetry since the age of six.

I am a classically trained singer. I have performed in 8 operas and 2 musicals.

I love to cook/bake. My specialty is brownies. I'm blessed to have the ability to throw ingredients together and end up with a fabulous

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Food & Drink > Cooking Eggs & Dairy Products How to cook a souffle: 2 of 15
Souffles can be a delicious and elegant alternative to the same old, boring meals. But what exactly is a souffle? The word souffle comes from the French verb souffler which means "to blow up". It's main ingredient is egg - egg yolks and whipped egg whites. Other ingredients may include cheese, tomato, chocolate, banana or eve... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inspired by the Bible: 7 of 51
FLY AWAYStep out of the boat onto watery ground.Keep your eyes on the prize, don't look around.God's grace and love will take you high.Don't ever be afraid to fly.Walk by faith and not by what is seen.For God will lead you to pastures that are green.He will uphold you with His mighty hand from on high.Don't ever be afraid to ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The way you treat me: 1 of 7
HUMBLE PIEJust because I love you, doesn't mean I won't walk away.I don't have to take this from you each and every day.One minute you say you love me. The next minute you're in my faceAccusing me and using me. God knows I need my space!I wanna stay with you and work it out if we can.Cause I believe deep down inside you are a... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Care Hair care tips for African-American women: 1 of 5
As women of color, we have struggled for decades to find just the right products to make our hair healthy, shiny and beautiful. Whether you choose to wear your hair natural, pressed, relaxed, braided, in cornrows, or with extensions, keeping your hair looking and feeling its best is essential. Since there are so many differen... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Natural disasters: 5 of 21
Time's Up There wasn't enough time. There just wasn't enough time. Lorelei rewound and replayed the events of the past 24 hours, over and over in her mind. She simply could not hold on to both of her children and cling to a tree at the same time. Not for the lack of trying, though. She just wasn't strong enough to fight the ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dancing: 28 of 117
The DanceMoonlit night.Starry sky.Headdress on.Face painted.Fire glowing.Boom! Bam! Boom!Drumbeat sounding.Body moving.Spirit soaring.Heartbeat pounding.Whirling, twirling.Here, there.Banshee calling.I-ee, I-ee, I-ee!Drumbeat slowing.Body swaying.Spirit drifting.Heartbeat calming.Body stopped.Dance over. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The love of my life: 9 of 37
ONEI am you, you are me and we are one.One breath, one love, one heartbeat we share.One life, one soul, one blood.One destiny.We are two individuals,Yet we are one.I am the moon.You are the sun.We came into this world separately,But we are the same.I am wisdom and love.You are joy and beauty.Can't you see how good this is? Ho... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Repentance: 5 of 15
Chapter One In a TizzySpring was outraged! She could not believe Winter's blatant disregard for her wellbeing or her job. He knew she was a rookie when it came to changing the weather. In fact, he said that he'd show her the ropes when he had time. So, earlier that day Winter blew into her room and announced that school was i... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Hot summer workouts: 3 of 8
It's summertime and you can't wait to get outside and soak up the sun. However, you shiver at the mere thought of . . . gulp . . . exercise! Well, fear not my friend. There is good news! Exercise doesn't have to be boring or tedious. In fact, it can be quite exhilarating and downright fun. Not convinced? Keep reading.1. Swimm... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Guide to mineral makeup: 5 of 13
Mineral makeup is all the rage these days. In fact it seems to be the best thing since sliced bread. There are so many different brands of mineral makeup that deciding which one to try can be quite confusing. Here are some tips to make shopping a little easier.1. What exactly is mineral makeup?Mineral makeup is made from natu... More..