Author: Deetra La’Rue
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Do your best
For a week now, I’ve been communicating with an individual, working tirelessly to help him get some information to me, which would ultimately be beneficial for him. Because he works full-time, has a family life, mentoring program, and the continued list is probably higher than Mt. Everest, he responded by saying, “I’m doing my best.” […]
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Waiting on you
A couple of days ago, I met this man and immediately engaged in an almost 20-minute conversation with him. For those unaware, I’m extremely extroverted, sociable, and rarely do I meet strangers. We talked mainly about our education, attending the same college, and our goals post our Masters degree. We both have a mutual interest […]
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Keep the coat
A lot of times, people are out to get you, not because of who you are but what you have. God has been repeatedly bringing the story of Joseph (Jacob’s son) back to me, and each time there’s a new revelation I receive. If you’re familiar with the story, you know Jacob gave Joseph (his […]
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Taking the heat
For the past couple of weeks, it’s rained quite a lot in Alabama. I’m not talking about a few showers here or there, but thunderstorms. I’m actually grateful for it, considering the weather has been ridiculously hot and uncomfortable. However, no matter how uncomfortable the temperature’s been, or how much rain we’ve received, I find […]
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Happy 4th of July!
Not just today but everyday, celebrate and enjoy your life. And may it be “explosively” fun! La’Rue
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The long way home
You know that uneasy feeling that you get when you’re riding in a car, and someone turns to you and says, “Get comfortable. It’s about to be a long ride.” I imagine that’s how millions of people are feeling today, uneasy and uncertain about having to take the long way to reach their destiny. No […]
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My System
Some people have few, most have many, while others have no one at all But in times as these everyone needs someone they can depend on, run to or call Some are described as iron-clad, tight as a fist, and some remain unspoken Many didn’t grow up with one in the home, because it was […]
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Cite the Source
There’s nothing that irks me more than someone who takes what one is responsible for and try to pass it off as their own. Whether it be their lack of creativity or intellectual inability, they will claim the credit, without ever citing the source. We see this a lot in the literary world. You hear […]
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Star Witness
When I was younger, I used to be very much into the legal system and politics. Now, not so much. I can remember being devoted to my weekly schedule of watching entertainment judges, such as Mathis, Judy, and Joe Brown. Before high-profile cases and crime shows terrorized me, I binged watched them as I quietly […]
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Go for it
I created and started Notes by La’Rue almost 4 years ago. Never once did I imagine I’d have an Instagram and Podcast under the same moniker. Never once did I think I’d see myself grow in the way that I have. Never once did I think anyone would want to read or listen to what […]