Journal
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Free Licks
By Joy Lynn Clark 02/17/2025 I first moved to Chicago’s Northside as a student in 1996. I spent a lot of time taking the bus and the train to learn my way around the city. I did not have the benefit of learning this with my many family members that also live here because I am the oldest of all of the grandchildren. In the “building” I was right in the middle, too old for the kids, too young for the aunts and uncles. Even though I had just done that reality talk show, I was already in a different area learning how to live as a grown up. When…
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Getting Busy
By Joy Lynn Clark 10/9/2024 After the dust had settled from when I first left my Dad and Stepmom‘s house; then to my own apartment for a few months, and then grandmas for school, I decided to make amends. Even though things were still raw with my folks and I, they agreed to help me with college. Inside I was grateful that Grandma and Pawpaw were there to help me smooth things over. I asked my Dad for tuition, my Mom for books, and my Stepmom for health insurance. Dad and Stepmom pulled through, so I adjusted my attitude. On the other hand, Mom told me to ask Dad, so…
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The Promotion
By Joy Lynn Clark 09/09/2024 When I first moved to the north side I went through a few jobs. I had positions in retail, temporary, contract, on campus, and then finally the big box retailer that I ended up loving. I went to college and lived in the city with grandma and grandpa just after I did the infamous talk show with my best friend. I started out as a part-time sales associate in the music department. Like I mentioned in the past, I had an awesome life. I went to school, the store, performed on thursdays, and then I recorded music on Sundays. Even though I worked in the…
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Paris 2024 (Summer Games)
9/2/2024 By Joy Lynn Clark Of all of the things to fail to mention, lol “Things” my track was featured on the summer games performed by Jellyroll. I loved it and I am still looking for my cues but, I am thrilled! Way to go team USA!
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I Made The Complaint
By Joy Lynn Clark August 28, 2024 I complained about a breach in the past. I had to go on identity theft.gov and the FBI website where they have an internet crimes link. Sitting up in the crib They said I’m ho-ing on the sex chat They said it even to my contract They said, “she didn’t even ask for no damn money” I can’t ask them cats for no damn money? I really liked the dude that I was chatting with Might even wanna meet and really do the shit So why they flagging on my profile? Aint there some data breach crook that you should really get? I…
