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New Book Alert!

Shaun Bradford

Hey Y’all! I’m excited to share that our WordPress friend and fellow blogger, Anthony Winn (tonysbologna.com), has officially published his first novel! Woohoo!!🎉

I had the privilege of following Anthony’s journey of writing “Letters from Jasper” from his first thoughts to the now published product. Knowing the amount of time and attention Anthony put into writing the book makes me even more excited to celebrate this moment with him.

Anthony, today is YOUR day!! Celebrate!!!🎉🎉🎉 Your dad would be so proud of you! In his words, “Mention my name, get a good seat.” You’ve gotten a great seat!😅 Enjoy!

“Out Now – Letters From Jasper is Officially Live!”

Photo credit: Anthony Winn. Cover designed by James Sutton (SUTSTONE, LLC)

And see my author’s promise! The post Out Now – Letters From Jasper is Officially Live! first appeared on tonysbologna : Honest. Satirical. …

Out Now – Letters From Jasper is Officially Live!

Here’s a little bit about “Letters from Jasper.”

The story follows a father and son as they attempt to reconnect after years of a strained relationship. Egos and old wounds kept them apart for years. However, their cross-country trip, filled with wild unexpected adventures, offers them hope and space for healing. As the cover says, it’s “One last drive. One last truth. One last chance.”

If you enjoy heartfelt stories about hope, forgiveness, and second chances, please celebrate with Anthony by getting his book: “Letters from Jasper.”

Anthony—“The best is yet to come!” Celebrate!!🎉✨

Shaun♥️

Life, relationships

Roasted Mini Sweet Peppers

Shaun Bradford

My daughter texted me and asked how I roasted my mini sweet peppers, and I responded with “Glad you asked!”

You want to know why?!

It’s because I already had a video on roasting sweet peppers.

“Roasted Mini Sweet Peppers” –Nutrition with LaShaundreaB (October 30, 2022)

This was my first YouTube short on my Nutrition with LaShaundreaB channel. I launched my new channel exactly one week before my mom was admitted to ICU (launch date: August 20, 2022; mom admitted: August 27, 2022).

Life and its memories…

I’m not sad.

But I do miss my mom.♥️

Shaun

Life

My Journey With God, No. 143

Shaun Bradford

What’s your top tip to be successful in life? Today, I still journal several times a day. What I’ve learned over the years is that for me to be …

Reflect and Make The Necessary Changes

Above is the post I made not to long ago. It’s my answer to one of the Daily Prompts. I’ve been awake for a couple of hours. Nothing’s wrong, just preparing for the day/week. I’ve finally learned to work with my internal clock not against it. I’m my most productive during the wee hours of the morning, so why keep fighting it? Smile

I’ve been thinking a lot about a theme for my 53rd birthday year (Year53). I always set one right before or on my birthday. However, I believe I’m not going to set one this year. I’m just going to let Year53 be what it will be.

Anyhoo…

I’m about to rollover and go back to sleep before my real day gets started. But before I do, I just want to thank God for life—for my life. I am truly blessed. Amen

Wishing you a wonderful day and a blessed week.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

Life, relationships

Happy Father’s Day

Shaun Bradford

A father’s love is a gift to be treasured, one to hold near and dear.

A Father’s Love

Today we celebrate our wonderful fathers and father figures who continue to make a difference in our lives as well as the lives of others.

Fathers…

Your love, wisdom, guidance, and sacrifices haven’t gone unnoticed. We see your heart and value your presence. Thank you for all you do. Thank you for being YOU!

Please enjoy your special day!💙

We love you!

Shaun

Life, self love

The Best Plans

Shaun Bradford

Today, go with the flow and allow life to happen. You may be surprised by the outcome. The post The Best Plans appeared first on Shaun’s Daily …

The Best Plans

Wishing you a beautiful Self-Love Saturday! Be sure to love on yourself a little more than usual. You deserve it.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

empowerment, hope

Wake Up Everybody

Shaun Bradford

Singing Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes’ song, “Wake Up Everybody.” The song says—

Wake up, everybody
No more sleepin’ in bed
No more backward thinkin’
Time for thinkin’ ahead
The world has changed so very much
From what it used to be
There is so much hatred
War and poverty

The world won’t get no better
If we just let it be,
The world won’t get no better
We gotta change it, yeah
Just you and me

Lyrics by Genius

“Wake Up Everybody”

“Wake Up Everybody” was written over 50 years ago and the message is still relevant today. We need more people to wake up! Today is Juneteenth (click the “Juneteenth” link to learn more) and so many people still don’t know they’re free.

Empowered people must continue to inform and empower others. Together, we can change the world.

Happy Juneteenth!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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I’m So Inspired!

Shaun Bradford
If you saw the original post or received the email, you know my original response to Michelle Obama’s speech.😂😂😂 Listen, She loves her man!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Michelle Obama’s speech during the official opening ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center was so beautiful, so inspiring. This is why she’s one of my faves. If you didn’t get to see it live, please watch the replay (Michelle Obama’s speech: FULL | Michelle Obama’s Speech -NBCChicago YouTube Channel). Y’all, I’m still in tears… I’m still watching it by the way.

This ceremony reflects everything I hoped for our country. Togetherness. Harmony. Hope. Civility. Community.

My heart is singing and my soul is smiling. I wish it could always be this way.

We must always, always, always choose hope and goodness! Always…♥️♥️♥️

Signed with sooooo much love,

Shaun

***And Bono singing “Michelle, My Belle.”😭😭😭 I miss the Obamas.♥️♥️

hope, Life

Time Is Just Time

Shaun Bradford

“Time is just time. It’s what we do within the time we are given that matters most.” –Moi😊

On April 20, 2026, I shared the following in my post, “My Journey With God, No. 141”—

“I didn’t want to stop posting at Day 1800—I loved the challenge of seeing how far I could go—but I needed to set an endpoint.”

Now, here I am on the other side of the “endpoint,” as I called it—which, by the way, never happened at Day 1800. I’m laughing because to stop posting wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be. I woke up every morning after my deadline and kept posting like clockwork. However, on Day 1811 (April 30) I finally ended the streak. Yep… some time around 11:00 PM on April 30th, I made it official. I stopped blogging, disconnected from every social media outlet, including YouTube, and took a much needed break.

For weeks it was just me, those in my close circle and actual presence, and God. Taking the month off was one of the best decisions I’d ever made. It was the most peaceful time I had had in years. It was long overdue.

On June 1st, I returned to blogging and my daily count restarted at Day 1.

So, how did I feel about starting over?

Honestly, I picked back up as if I had never taken a break. The daily count was just a number—that’s all. Ending my streak of posting daily for almost five years didn’t feel like the loss I thought it would. It was just time…

And time continued while I wasn’t blogging. It was the experiences that took place during my break that truly mattered. Nothing was lost from not posting daily. Actually, much more was gained. I became more focused. Conversations were more engaging. Quality time was actually quality time. My time with God increased tremendously. I was able to block out the outside noises and hear from Him, and only Him. And in addition to all of that, I got to love on me more. Yessss! I needed it!

As I said, time is just time. It’s what we do within the time we’re given that truly matters most.

This is all for now. Will talk to you again soon. Have a wonderful day!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

The countdown has officially begun. Less than a week away! Year53 is loading…🥰

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Find Your Happy Moments

Shaun Bradford

“Happiness begins when we choose love, light, and courage over fear.” –Shaun’s Daily Inspiration

In a world that’s not always a happy place to be, please be intentional about finding happy moments. Whether it’s in a smile, a hug, or beautiful memories—find those moments and hold them dearly.

I briefly logged onto X and saw posts celebrating the Obama Presidential Center. I’m so grateful those posts were the first to greet me. Those posts are what I consider happy moments. If you’re not busy, be sure to tune in tomorrow, June 18th, to watch the official dedication of the presidential center. I’m sure it will be live streaming on different platforms and channels. It’s a moment in history that cannot be missed. I know the spirits of our forefathers will be there with their blessings.

Happy moments…

I pray you have a beautifully blessed day. May it be filled with lots of love, joy, and peace.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**Happy Birthday, Deborah! You know I couldn’t forget you. Wishing you so many blessings. Enjoy your day!🌺🎉💕🙏🏽

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Enjoy Being 20!

Shaun Bradford

What is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self?

This was me feeling empowered. Can’t y’all hear Queen Latifah singing “Ooooh, ladies first, ladies first”? Yesssss!!!😂

If I could, I would tell my 20-year-old self to ditch the plan and enjoy life. Enjoy being 20!

Girl… you’re in Germany!

HAVE FUN!!

LIVE!!!

But would I have listened?

Probably not!😂

Gotta love life.♥️