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About me - Taye Foster Bradshaw

I am first and foremost a family person. I think every choice I make is determined by my love for the people God blessed me with.

My basket of joy is filled with two beautiful daughters. The youngest one is my warrior princess and resident comedienne.

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Why teens and tweens clash: 3 of 9
"GET OUT OF MY ROOM YOU DORK!" So began another afterschool tirade between my tween son and teenage son. They pursued to engage in World War III that left a head-sized hole in the inner sanctum of boy-ville.The gaping hole that is the Grand Canyon of friends, fashion, and food between my teenager and tween-ager seemed like it... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Separate but equal? Classifying African-American author's in today's bookstores: 1 of 3
I love books. I always have. I escape to the bookstore or library and am instantly transported to my little piece of Heaven. The other day I was at the county library, a commitment I made to myself to not buy any more books for a while. I love the quiet serenity and hope of adventure found in the pages of books.I love fiction... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) Alternative 'Spring Break' suggestions: 3 of 8
It is getting warmer, the end of Mardi Gras and beginning of Ash Wednesday, signaling the Lenten Season also signals another important season the most elementary, secondary, and college students - Spring Break. This important time of year offers the chance to take a much needed respite from the books and the doldrums that acc... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Death of a parent: 8 of 19
"Your mommy is up in heaven," was the answer to my four-year-old inquiry. My younger brother had just turned three, he and I were fifteen months apart and the babies of a large blended family. The older ones wanted to shield us from the death of our mother, she succumbed to the chemicals racing in her body to fight MS. The ye... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International News Reflections on Benazir Bhutto's assassination: 19 of 44
I was in the half-awake, sleepy-doze of returning to bed at 7am after rousing my son to take out the weekly trash. My vanilla latte was empty to the right on my nightstand and Matt Lauer was just on the Today Show. A few moments later was the signature NBC music for a "Special Report" with Matt Lauer reporting that Former Pri... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Why modern society is damaging for the soul: 31 of 64
My soul cries out for the quiet, the simple, the days before I lost my innocence to the images crashing through the glass covered lens with which I view the world. I look around me and see pants sagging down in celebration of a culture never meant to reach the masses. I turn and see tank tops and teeny panties peaking through... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Are Bratz Kidz dolls more appropriate for young girls than Bratz dolls?: 6 of 12
Bratz Kids dolls are not more appropriate for young girls than the older version Bratz dolls.Bratz Kidz dolls are a brand extenstion intended aimed at the 3-6 year old girl. The marketing of the dolls is that these little ones will eventually grow up to the Bratz dolls aimed at the 6-10 year old. The dolls send a wrong messag... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Morning routine interruptions: 2 of 4
My talkative, inquisitive, lovely daughter woke up this morning eager to help me with the scrapbook page I developing. She came downstairs with the youthful exuberance that I normally love to watch, she was chattering a mile away about her dream, what should go on the page, and why was I cutting out words. I closed my eyes an... More..
Education > Education (Other) Does public school destroy the quality of life: 1 of 2
The definition of "Quality of Life" is as unique as the individual making the statement. Public education, in its purest form, is an institution where children can be taught by educators to become productive citizens. The problem with public education is the very nature of its structure. When public education began in this co... More..
Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Book reviews: Espresso Shot, by Cleo Coyle: 1 of 1
During the lazy, hazy days of winter I like to read something light and fun. I like to do this reading snuggled under a cozy blanket or a Snuggli and sip one of my classic vanilla lattes or peppermint white mochas. A recent little indoor escape didn't leave me disappointed as if I had just ingested a cup of grocery store coff... More..