Watering Flowers on the Windowsill and the Women Who Watered Them Some women raise children. Some raise violets. The wisest do both—with patience, light, and love. Flowers on the Windowsill: A Tribute to the Women Who Nurtured Us A woman stood by the window, watering violets with quiet hands. The sun caught her […]
Families need clarity, not chaos—especially during a government shutdown. This No Non-cents Nanna post bridges misinformation, emotional safety, and practical planning with a fresh dose of mythic discipline, legacy clarity, and sound parenting advice when they want to know what to tell their children about the government shutdown. 🧭 No Non-cents Nanna Says: Let’s Get […]
🖐️ As a parent, I’ve experienced the embarrassment of discovering unexpected and exciting items in my child’s pockets. Having been educated in normal and abnormal psychological growth and development of children, I know why small children take things that do not belong to them. This post is meant to calm parents’ nerves and help you […]
When stories like “babies in handcuffs” go viral, it’s easy to feel outraged. Before you react, let us take a thoughtful look at viral claims. Keep in mind that emotion spreads faster than facts—and truth deserves a pause. 🧠 What Actually Happened in Chicago On September 30, 2025, ICE agents conducted a military-style raid on […]
💫 I’ve spent a lifetime translating complexity into clarity—first as a Sunday school teacher, a nurse, as a storyteller, and now as a curator and designer of emotionally intelligent gifts. Today, I’m sharing something deeply personal: a blog post about why I design for the quietly brilliant. It’s not just about designing packaging—it’s about dignity, authenticity, […]
🚨 Scam-Proofing: How I Spotted the Trap and Protected My Legacy, Again. They say there’s no rest for the wicked—but sometimes, there’s no rest for the wise either, especially when your inbox becomes a battlefield. This morning, I received an email that made my stomach turn. The email claimed that my payment was declined, […]
In 2025, I learned AI image design, built my second, more complex Shopify store, and I am about to launch the 2025 version of The Secrets of the Unwritten Book. This blog highlights a sneak peek at my digital product line—proof that mature women can learn new tech skills, start a new online business, and […]
🪐✨ Fantasy Politics Just Got Personal… The last half of Chapter Five of The Secrets of the Unwritten Book is live for beta readers. Jesters are stealing crowns. Queens are losing wigs. Angels are skipping council meetings for golf carts and smoothies. And somewhere in the chaos, Malika wonders if she was ever meant to […]
What if your story was never meant to be written, because it was already living inside you? In this exclusive preview of The Secrets of the Unwritten Book: Fate of the Lost Machine, you’ll meet Queen Malika, who will sleep in a glass coffin, Anna, a machine who longs to matter, and Lorenzo, a jester […]
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Scam alert: Malika Bourne shares how to spot phishing emails like Cloud+ and CloudSync, protect your inbox, and teach digital resilience with humor. 🚨 Heads Up from No Non-cents Nanna: Don’t Fall for the Cloud+ Scam Hey friends in Iowa and all over the US, especially those of us who remember dial-up and floppy disks—this […]
“What if a hug could teach emotional safety, legacy, and laughter, all at once?” What Is a JAM Sandwich?💬 🥪A JAM Sandwich is a family tradition involving loved ones “jamming” together on the couch, cuddling close for a fun, safe, and agreed-upon experience. It’s a tradition passed down in my family, now shared with great-grandchildren […]
