Naleighna Kai's Literary Cafe Magazine January 2018 New Year, New You

Portia’s Random Thoughts 1. These toilet paper commercials will have you thinking you’re gonna wipe yourself with a cloud. #lies 2. Be careful who you have praying for you. #everybodydonthavegoodintentions 3. I need to carry a baggie full of cookies for the times when someone wants recognition for doing something they are supposed to do. #hereyougo 4. We all need somebody to lean on. #reallifeisnotasongormovie 5. Some days, I wish life was all cigar bars, smooth grooves, tasty libations, and great sex. #easyliving 6. Loving a writer isn’t easy. We can be a handful. Most times, though, we’re worth it. #enoughsaid 7. Don’t be a waste of space or time. #earnyourkeep 8. It’s okay to want more. #dontletnobodytellyoudifferent 9. Give nosey people something to talk about sometimes. #theyneedtogetalife 10. Lauryn Hill had it right. “Miscommunication leads to complication.” #isMercurybackinretrograde Portia A. Cosby is the author of four novels, including The Disgruntled Wives Club and It’s Complicated. The Indianapolis native lives in the metro Atlanta area and holds a spot on Terry McMillan’s Writers Worth Reading list. Her new novella, F.I.R.E. Reignited is available now. www. portiacosby.com 20 | NKLC Magazine

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