My Mug

You never know where you'll find treasure. Of course, it depends on who you are and what you count as treasure. Recently, I found a special coffee mug in a thrift shop. I don't usually look at coffee mugs because there are too many of them in my house. But my name is Sylvia and this mug is from Sylvia's Restaurant in Harlem, NY.  I've been to this soul food place a few times and enjoyed the delicious meals.  Now, for the price of 75 cents,  I am the proud owner of a special mug that was donated to the thrift shop and the shop's profits help others. Check it out: 

I may not be the Queen of Soul Food, but my name is Sylvia and this coffee mug now belongs to me.

Smiles,

Sylvia

www.sylviabrownroberts.com

1 Year Survivor

A joyful note: One year ago today, I had surgery for breast cancer. The surgery was followed by 33 radiation treatments.  Last month, my first annual post-surgery mammogram showed no signs of cancer.
 In this past year, by God's grace, I have kept the faith and aimed for Christian love and peace with people. I have enjoyed family and friends, eaten better, exercised, appreciated rest, and limited my interaction with toxic folks and stress. The 3rd novel is progressing. God has deeply blessed me, and I praise Him.
Color me thankful,
Sylvia
www.sylviabrownroberts.com

Lunch and Writing

Today I had lunch with and did a library tour with EB, a nineteen year-old Christian young lady. She writes, and she writes a lot of the time. In fact, she sets a good example for me with the amount of writing she does. We discussed our current writing projects and how we each handle writer's block. Our writing genres are different, but our desire to put words down on paper is the same. I like to hear from young people. I may not understand or agree with everything they say, but they do give me a fresh perspective on creativity.
Thanks, young Miss EB!
Sylvia
www.sylviabrownroberts.com