It’s been several months since I had the once in a lifetime experience of visiting Cuba and every now and again, I find myself reflecting on all the incredible memories I was able to create. For decades we as Americans have been closed off from visiting Cuba and the mystique of it all only added […]
March Mindfulness
I hate the month of March. It’s been my least favorite month for as long as I can remember. The holiday season is far behind and summer vacation is still months away. Living in the Northeast brings on a whole different set of complaints as it’s already months into cold and snowy weather and there’s […]
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Black HerStory
I love Black History Month. The whole month I have an extra pep in my step, a little more swag in my style, and joy in my heart. One thing I like to focus on during the month is empowering and uplifting other women of color. I find the conversations I have motivate me to […]
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Black Panther Made Me Feel Guilty as Hell
2020 Update: At this point, if you have not seen Black Panther, it was only because you willfully chose not to watch it, or you’re just not a fan of superhero movies. Reading this post will not spoil the movie but it does contain a general overview of many thematic elements. In light of the […]
#NoFear February
Fear has stopped me from doing many things in life. Fear causes excuses, it creates missed opportunities, but the worst result of giving into fear is the growth it prevents. Fear is crippling and stifling. There have been times when I’ve been so burdened with fear, I’ve literally felt the weight of the stress I […]
The Ultimate Meal Kit Review You Never Knew You Needed
I love cooking and find great joy when I am able to make a freshly prepared meal. I especially love it when the ingredients I need are neatly delivered right to my doorstep. I’ll admit, initially I was embarrassed when I would tell people that most of my homecooked meals came from meal kits. But […]
