Win Harder!
A few days ago, I noticed that my child support case is in the arrears almost $10,000.00 when I had to log in to upload a document. David Vincent Harris
Jada and August. Will is Hella Evolved.
Here’s a show for you… Jada and Augusts Love. Will is hella evolved. episode of Dana Lena’ The Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tkYR5UnufNYxKItISvUIL?si=dmEcJrLFQ422KI3IotxtXQ -Dana Lena’ Pop Culture Take
!DanceHannah: The Beauty and Power of Dance!
There is an undeniable spiritual energy in hymns and dance. When we tap into it, our souls open up. Big thanks to my babygirl for bringing us this life! SPIRIT,
Jezebels Letter: From Sammy (#5)
Jezebel, I appreciate the jewel, the rarity that you are. You are the first and only woman who has ever been enough for me and I desire to be enough
Jezebel: A Hint of Ecstasy (s3.j.4)
Sammy flew in to tell me “I told you so” in person. G has been blowing up my phone like a crazy person. The last time he called, I let
Dyana: No More Rescue (s3.dy.2)
I went to see a counselor because I thought I was doing my woman wrong. I was so weary and discouraged because every man that I had ever loved told
A White Woman Speaks to America
I have been hesitant to talk about my son through all of this. I did not want to use his blackness as a platform. Being an adoptive mother of a
Jezebel: Problem Gone (s3.j.3)
This daddyfucker. G is a whole damn lie. I go to his crib last night to talk to about our future over lovemaking and at 1am, some chic is banging
Jezebel: The Talk (s3.j.2)
So, I talked to them and neither of them are happy. Sammy expressed that his continual acceptance of G in my life has affected him in ways that he did
Jezebel: Who do I say that I am? (s3.j.1)
My Mama really did name me Jezebel. Let’s just say she was going through something at the time they asked her to complete my birth certificate form. Jezebel was married
Dyana: I Hurt Me (s3.dy.1)
I made the decision to love him. Even though I could see that he was grossly irresponsible, incapable of real growth and wounded, I decided to love him anyway. I
Delilah: Daddy’s Sins (s3.de.1)
I heard someone say once that the sins of the father often fall on his children. I really did not know what that meant until I started to take a
Protest by Walking Out
Everyone who wants to protest hate and indifference can with the WALK OUT card. Flash it and go.
Hashbrowns a Whole Meal
-In the Kitchen with Dana
Cookings Calm
This dish saved me today. I have been in such a uneasy and unfamiliar place as most of us advocate justice for George Floyd. I had to give myself permission
Malcolm or Martin? Decide.
What brand of human are you?
Emancipation of…
Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: The Emancipation of… https://anchor.fm/danalena/episodes/The-Emancipation-of-eej9nk -Dana Lena’
In the Kitchen with Dana: Pan Seared Salmon
This was absolutely delicious and easy to make. A 20-minute dish for less than $5 per person, -Dana Lena’
Darkness & Despair
Never let the foolish stand in the way of greatness.
Beginnings
When I became a mother, I asked God to show me who my children are and to make clear their path. It was probably my first MAMA PRAYER. I could
Still Receiving
Mother’s day has been a week long celebration for me. As I received another gift today, I was more overwhelmed than I was yesterday and I realized that my children’s
Roller Coaster Spin
Life has a very specific way of letting us know whether or not we are doing the right thing and on the right path. It does so by what it
House Smell Amazing
-Dana Lena’ Penned!
The Podcast: Who Are We?
Many of us are a paycheck away from financial peril, a happy hour away from laughter and a lifetime away from our soul.
On His Lips
I had no idea what I was (as far as the worlds label) until I found myself wandering around in a book. From the time I can remember, I was
In the Kitchen with Dana: Apple Pie Happyness
The hardest thing about this recipe is slicing the apples. Its quick, easy and fun to make. -In the Kitchen with Dana
Relationship Deception
It has always saddened me to see women fighting over men. Lord, knows over the years I have had my altercations but proudly I say, I never initiated a single
America’s god of Theft, Rape, Lies and Abuse.
I woke up this morning feeling the way I did on September 11, 2001. I was pregnant with my first child as I watched a plane hit the a second
In the Kitchen with Dana: Quiche Bagel Style
If you like quiche and bagels, you are going to love this simple and easy recipe! Enjoy! Penning Yummy!
Loves Door
This morning, I woke up eager to love you. Actually excited about loving you Creatively thinking about what I am going to do to reveal my love for you today
Past or Future?
I think one of the biggest mistakes we make is to allow our past to affect or deter our future. Our past loves, relationships, experiences, jobs, careers, etc. So often,
In the Kitchen with Dana: RIB POPS!
Rona has me cooking more than ever and I decided to do something different with spare ribs. I wanted them to be unique and fun and this recipe proved to
In the Kitchen with Dana: Shrimp Burgers!
This was my first time making Shrimp burgers and they were absolutely delicious! Hannah was absolute in her confidence…I wasn’t so sure. -In the Kitchen with Dana Penning the Yummy
Happy Sunday! Its Dinner Time.
Resurrection Sunday would not be the same without a home cooked meal. So, I did what I always do and turned the kitchen out. Southern cooking with a modern twist.
In the Kitchen with Dana: Lobster/Crab Mac & Cheese and Crab Bites, Oh My!
This is a delicious twist on the dish we all love, macaroni and cheese and when you add crab bites and a simple yet delicious sauce, its a win win!
Corvid 19: 411
This is a challenging time for our country and the world. Everyone is being affected by this pandemic. Some more severely than others and there are resources available for those
Don’t Miss Out!
Last week, I launched my new podcast and it is developing quite a cult following amoung some very special people! It can be heard on 6 platforms and growing! Subscribers
In the Kitchen with Dana: Apple Chips?
-In the Kitchen with Dana Surviving Rona
Video Vibrations: Believe, Ask, Receive.
-Dana Lena Video Vibrations
Power of Persuasion
Anyone who has known me longer than 2 hours know how I feel about my space and how much I covet freedom and run from anything and anyone that may
In the Kitchen with Dana: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
I hope you make this and enjoy it as much as we did. -In the Kitchen with Dana
Women Shit on Spotify!
I am the rawest I have ever been and I look forward to shedding all the layers, censors, stigmas and boundaries society has set for me, for us.
How we should be, move and groove. Fuck that and fuck them.
Lessons from Rona (C19)
A friend of mine referred to C19 as Rona yesterday as we sat on the front porch and I fell out laughing. Not that this is funny but because I
Dear Juice Box:
Every time I sit like this doesn’t mean you are getting attention. Settle down. -Lily Rose Penning C19 Frustrations
In the Kitchen with Dana: Fried Fish and a Vent
Ingredients: -Fish of Choice -Corn meal or Fish Fry -Potatoes -Onions -Vegetable Oil -Red Lettuce and whatever you put in your salad ***********Follow the directions/ideas presented in the video _
Blooming, Booming.
Your stats are booming! Penned! is getting lots of traffic. I love to see this notification icon from Word Press! It is validating to know that there are people in the Universe
You Deserve First and Only
Don’t you deserve to be the only choice?
Message to Moms Under 30! C19! Prepare.
-Video Vibration Penning this Life
In the Kitchen with Dana: Salmon Croquettes!
Quick and easy salmon patties. Delicious!
