The Birth of my Love for Music Melissa Carter Outspoken March 4, 2022 0There was a wonderland in my home growing up that wasn’t always available to me. My entrance into this favorite...
A Different Kind of Valentine Melissa Carter Outspoken February 3, 2022 0Katie Mays was exotic to me. A year older than me, she lived next door in the house on the...
Forest Bathing Melissa Carter Outspoken January 6, 2022 0I recently celebrated the 19th anniversary of my kidney transplant. This important achievement comes not only from my commitment to...
Goodbye to GiGi Melissa Carter Outspoken December 16, 2021 0“Have we ever had to make this decision with any of our pets before?” Katie was sitting on the...
Little League Inspiration Melissa Carter Outspoken November 18, 2021 0We’ve had a special time in our family the last couple of months. Katie Jo served as our son’s head...
Phillis Wheatley, the Mother of Black Literature Melissa Carter Outspoken November 4, 2021 0As a lesbian, I learned early on that there were moments in history that don’t make the history books. Even...
Finding Content With My Own Movie Club Melissa Carter Outspoken October 21, 2021 0As far as I’m concerned, we are still in the middle of a pandemic. I know those of us who...
DIY Disclaimer Melissa Carter Outspoken October 8, 2021 0I don’t know about you, but YouTube seems to be my go-to for DIY solutions around the house. Recently I...
A Disdain for John Wayne Melissa Carter Outspoken September 24, 2021 0There is one name that can send my eyes into an automatic roll. The response comes from years of being...
Second Grade Accident Melissa Carter Outspoken September 10, 2021 0Parents and teachers often set rules for children without giving vital details necessary for the child to know exactly what...
Kids Say the Darndest Things Melissa Carter Outspoken August 20, 2021 0I was the baby of the family, so I wasn’t responsible for taking care of younger siblings. I was never...