The etymology of “March Madness” is related to breeding. That may sound strange, but the phrase actually refers to a time when hares were in season and animals were mating in preparation for spring.
The idiom to be “mad as a March hare” dates back to the 16th century. The first citation that uses the phrase in Sir Thomas More's The supplycacyon of soulys in 1529: “As mad not as a march hare, but as a madde dogge.” It refers to the frenzied behavior of a male hare during the breeding season. At the time, people believed that the mating rage of hares caused them to lose their minds. From there, it became a metaphor for people who behave similarly.
Once a year, your inner hare gets to come out and play.
March Madness is a time when you can show the world who you really are and what you're capable of doing. It's also a time when you can inspire others by being your best self.
Alexa, read Me Power by Dr. LaNysha T. Adams.
March Madness isn't only about basketball. It's about the freedom to be yourself. Embrace your inner hare and find the team that represents, supports, and uplifts who you are.
And if March Madness has taught us anything, it's that we should always be prepared for the unexpected!
Upcoming Events
March 16th at 1 PM EST, Gratitude Jar Workshop.
March 18th replay of my few minutes of fame on Roland Martin’s show (see video above).
March 22nd at 8 PM EST on YouTube. Click below to join live. "Live Well, Sister!" is a weekly broadcast for Black women committed to living their best lives. An extension of Brown Girl Collective, guests include experts in various areas: spirituality, self-care, relationships, life purpose/career development, financial literacy, community service, and the joy of living.
March 30th at 12 PM EST. RSVP here.
April 22nd: UMass Boston Conference on the Teaching of Composition. RSVP here.
April 23rd from 11 AM - 4 PM EST at the 16th annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival on Howard Avenue in Kensington Maryland.
April 28th at 1:30 PM EST at the 3rd Annual 35*2 Free Financial Empowerment Conference online and in-person at The Yard in Washington, DC. RSVP here.
Three ⚡️ in 31 Seconds
⚡️ I sat at the Traveling Table last month and the first of three episodes have dropped! Watch and share. Let me know what resonated with you. What is YOUR greater purpose?
⚡️This video sums up the amazing experience that was SXSW EDU. Created 24 years after South by Southwest (SXSW), SXSW EDU Conference & Festival “cultivates and empowers a community of engaged stakeholders to advance teaching and learning.” I attended for the first time last week and am eager for next year! I learned so much, met great people, and left feeling inspired. I was excited to watch and have my two-and-a-half-year-old son Donovan shout, “Mommy!” 38 seconds in.
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March Madness: Me Power Edition