Category Archives: Various Interesting Stuff

“How Do You Deal With Writer’s Block?”

Posted on March 22, 2016 by rmanees

I  know a number of my readers/website followers are writers or want to become writers. Whenever I speak to a group one question I am invariably asked is: “How do you deal with writer’s block?” It happens to every writer. … Continue reading →

Posted in Books- Writing, Various Interesting Stuff | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

This Blog Post Is A Writing “Event”

Posted on January 27, 2016 by rmanees

I just heard, for the umpteenth time, this annoying commercial telling you to call them if you recently experienced a “bleeding event.” The other day I heard somebody on the Weather Channel talking about a “rain event.” Is it just … Continue reading →

Posted in Books- Writing, Various Interesting Stuff | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

My New Blog, “My Head Rap”

Posted on August 16, 2015 by rmanees

Today I am introducing my new blog, MY HEAD RAP.  It’s a blog of social, political, and cultural commentary from the viewpoint of a “mature” Black woman.  I will retain this, my author website, RManees.com, but this website will now … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Culture (African American), Black History (African American), Various Interesting Stuff | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Check Out The Truth Of Internet Rumors – Warnings On Snopes.Com

Posted on July 11, 2013 by rmanees

Do you know about Snopes.com?  It’s a site where you can check out internet warnings and rumors to see if they are true. From Wikipedia: “Snopes.com /ˈsnoʊps/, also known as the Urban Legends Reference Pages, is a websitecovering urban legends, … Continue reading →

Posted in Various Interesting Stuff | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Attention All Moms – This Mom Song is TOO Funny! (And Too True!)

Posted on June 4, 2013 by rmanees
Posted in Various Interesting Stuff | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Another First for African American Women!

Posted on January 23, 2013 by rmanees

These sisters are just awesome! Delta stepped it up a notch with this all-female, African American aviation crew – making history. Kudos to Captain Rachelle Jones, 1st officer Stephanie Grant & flight attendants Diana Galloway and Robin Rogers.

Posted in Black Culture (African American), Black History (African American), Various Interesting Stuff | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Cyber Monday and “Raynetta’s Romantiques”

Posted on November 26, 2012 by rmanees

Since this is Cyber Monday, the biggest online shopping day of the year, I’d like to mention that as well as being a novelist I am also the owner of an online antique and collectible shop: “Raynetta’s Romantiques.” The shop … Continue reading →

Posted in Various Interesting Stuff | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

President Obama and the Power of Prayer

Posted on November 19, 2012 by rmanees

This picture comes from a recent Huffington Post article entitled:  “Obama On Fiscal Cliff: ‘We’re Going To Need A Lot Of Prayer For That’ ”  I had a real epiphany as I read this article.  I believe in the power … Continue reading →

Posted in Famous People, Various Interesting Stuff | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Cash Credits to Kindle eBook Buyers Due To Lawsuit!

Posted on October 13, 2012 by rmanees

I received the following email a few minutes ago.  Looks like many Kindle buyers are going to receive credits for some of the eBooks they have purchased! “Dear Kindle Customer, We have good news. You are entitled to a credit … Continue reading →

Posted in Books- Writing, Various Interesting Stuff | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sarah Sliverman Video Voter ID Voter Rights!

Posted on September 23, 2012 by rmanees

I gotta warn you–there’s some pretty rough language in this video.  It’s funny, but it makes a serious point.  A lot of voter laws have been recently changed in an attempt to keep “certain people” from voting in November.  Please … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Culture (African American), Famous People, Various Interesting Stuff | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment