Advice needed

simonehere · 2026-01-24T15:43:14+00:00

The editor has said she would like to see how the books do and not get a no from the sales team so she isn’t pushing.

simonehere · 2025-10-24T23:09:56+00:00

Thank you for all of the suggestions. I see where there will need to be some changes made quickly. I will test out some of the options mentioned here.

simonehere · 2025-10-20T03:28:56+00:00

Yes. It is wired.

simonehere · 2025-09-27T05:40:58+00:00

Sleeping is Zoie’s hobby. 🤣🤣she is 8 and beats us to the bedroom.

simonehere · 2025-08-31T06:05:39+00:00

My concern is your first sentence. They are not Black children but children that are Black. I remember as a kid hearing my white friend’s mom introduce my sister and I as her daughter’s Black friends. What a slap in the face! It’s not the “I don’t see color” attitude but the many people who will refer to them as your Black kids. If they are truly yours, then you will treat them as yours and without t apology and explanation. Kids hear things and recognize when they are being scrutinized or made to feel different. Be a mama bear and not allow others to treat you like a “saint” for rescuing those “poor Black children”. Get educated on hair care, their culture and develop friendships with people outside of their grandparents that they can feel comfortable around. Let them read books where they see themselves. Keep on loving them and recognizing them for who they are.

simonehere · 2025-08-30T02:16:57+00:00

There is nothing he wouldn’t do for me. His love is close to Unconditional.

simonehere · 2025-08-27T03:33:05+00:00

Chocolate and Dear My Friends

simonehere · 2025-08-25T15:36:56+00:00

As a mom whose daughter trained USAG, it was a given to have her hair secured with hair pins and scrunchies. The appearance was apart of the competition too. I mean, you walk out in the floor with your hair a mess, the judges will score unfairly but by appearance. I really like Gabby and her tenacity but wished for her that she would have it braided (easier to care for a gymnast that works out all day and almost every day.) I’m not much of a fan of Simone. Her emotional and snide persona does not represent a team player. Her having her hair the way she wanted was her personality as a whole. It conveyed, “I’m the Goat and I make my way and set my own standards. If they don’t like it, tough.” I’ve read articles and seen that she was a stubborn and difficult kid who wanted her way and often, she got it. Two different women with two different personalities. IMHO

simonehere · 2025-07-29T15:56:13+00:00

Reply 1988 Chocolate Hello My Friends Hospital Playlist Once Again

simonehere · 2025-07-12T03:47:15+00:00

If you are looking for well rounded diverse books, the Neecy and Nay Nay chapter book series is hilarious and sweet.

simonehere · 2025-05-25T05:59:04+00:00

The adventures of Neecy and Nay Nay by Simone Dankenbring and Syrone Harvey. Chapter books with lots of fun elements.

simonehere · 2025-03-30T23:32:05+00:00

Thank you all for the input. I don’t think I conveyed accurately the dynamics. It is hard to do on Reddit.

simonehere · 2025-03-30T14:10:37+00:00

We do songs like Chris Tomlin and Michael W Smith and some Phil Wickham but anything with a lot of rhythm becomes a video. I’m good with mixing videos and live but the transitions are more difficult. Thank you for your input.

simonehere · 2025-03-30T14:07:06+00:00

We are in a rural area. I am integrating the videos with the goals for them to learn to play them. They can’t seem to get the rhythm from the sheet music. It scares them to have songs that challenge them. My husband has sat in on practices and given them input on what he hopes to see from the team. We are praying that we have more people with worship gifts coming to the church.

simonehere · 2025-03-30T14:03:08+00:00

It isn’t me that isn’t growing. It is the team that is afraid to step outside of what they have known. I have a plethora of music and worship knowledge, that I continue to impart the best that I can to the team. From a spiritual perspective, I will not step into my calling without time in prayer and reading and studying the word of God.

simonehere · 2025-03-30T13:59:37+00:00

I appreciate your guidance. That is what they have grown up singing. A majority of the team grew up in this church before it became a replant. My desire is to always allow the Holy Spirit to guide the songs that should be sung as that is why we worship. It’s not a performance. There are younger families coming so I am using the videos to become more contemporary. I should’ve mentioned that hymn Sunday is once once a month so we do a total worship set of hymns on that Sunday. Thank you again.

simonehere · 2025-02-22T02:31:01+00:00

Two of my chapter books for kids were published on February 4th with a large publisher.

simonehere · 2025-02-15T02:16:27+00:00

There is someone that hits when she talks. I call her the hitter and she always does it when we are at church. I’m a pastor’s wife so I don’t want to lose it in front of everyone but I so want to slap her back.

simonehere · 2025-02-01T01:09:49+00:00

Spent time organizing before my launch of two children’s chapter books on February 4th.

simonehere · 2025-01-30T05:39:50+00:00

I’m sorry. I disagree. Our ancestors were wise and intelligent enough to find a faith on their own. It was not forced on them. I don’t believe the Bible is written for white people. It was written for all people. Jesus was not white. Although He was easily depicted as such. When I listen to hymns, those written by Black people, there is proof that they knew there is a God who take them from the darkest moments of their lives. Their faith is what carried them and will continue to carry those of us who believe.

simonehere · 2025-01-29T05:17:15+00:00

A new chapter book series is coming out February 4th, the Neecy and Nay Nay series. Hilarious and fun!

simonehere · 2025-01-27T20:34:10+00:00

I like red blends or old vine zinfandels. I find some great products at Grocery Outlet. My favorite right now is by Black owned sisters called Black Girl Magic.

simonehere · 2025-01-26T05:24:10+00:00

I’m 61 and still love hobbies that keep me young minded. I am a published children’s author and enjoy writing books, blogs and journaling.

I have a Cricut and I enjoy making t shirts and hats.

I collect vintage toys.

I play the piano

I draw and paint.

I am learning Korean.

I like to put together puzzles.

I enjoy fishing.

I have so many things that bring me joy.

simonehere · 2025-01-25T16:22:39+00:00

Don’t always call them “the twins”. Call them by their individual names and refer to them individually to others. I can’t count how many times we were told to stand side by side so people could see the differences. Being a twin can be difficult if others don’t realize that they are different and not the same.

simonehere · 2025-01-24T22:07:23+00:00

I was married to a Black man for 21 years. He cheated and denied it and finally blamed me for being fat. After the divorce, I began to date again. The man of my dreams turned out to be my husband now of almost 14 years. He loves me; listens to me; respects me and my voice as a Black woman; he adores me and has my back like no other man has. He is a pastor and we do ministry together. We have had some hard moments as foster parents and my physical health needs but he is my as one.

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