Just Your Average Black Woman Going Through Life
Can you believe it is September already? Time is flying. Summer is coming to an end soon and the daylight hours will be getting shorter. But that doesn’t mean the time is over for doing great things and creating the energy around you to match it. Let’s take the time to think back to…
Yesterday, August 29th was the birthday of Michael Jackson. He would have been 66 years old if he lived. Many of us love his songs. But on this day and with the state of America and the rest of the world today, I want to highlight the song “Man in the Mirror.” It’s a…
My vacation away from work is over. As an Occupational Therapist, working with children with developmental disabilities is very rewarding, but can be tough at the same time. In the last few years I have seen a gradual decline in the skills of the children at the kindergarten age. The times have changed along with…
In the year 1920, the 19th Amendment gave women in the U.S. the right to vote. Now, on this day in 2024, we celebrate Women’s Equality Day. In this year, we have Kamala Harris who is the Democratic nominee for President. We have Simon Biles who is the most decorated female gymnast in the…
Imagine yourself on a beach right now just staring out into the ocean. The sky is light blue with a few clouds, and the sun is shining bright. How would you feel in the moment? For myself, this is my happy place where I feel the most relaxed. I love scenery, and being…
My reset summer is nearing its end. I don’t know where time has gone, but it went somehow. After having a little time with some freedom, I must soon report back to ‘adulting.’ Can you believe there was a time in my life where I wanted to be this age or just ‘older’ than…
Making decisions each day can be difficult sometimes. Deciding whether to take the offer for a new position. Making the choice to move to a more affordable living space away from the area you know and love. Or deciding whether or not you can afford to have more kids at the current moment in…
The idea of travel is never about wanting to leave the place you call home forever. It’s more about being able to temporarily get away from the everyday stressors of your present life. Each day as adults we handle our responsibilities the way we know best. This is for survival. But going on a…
The 2024 Paris Olympics have officially come to an end. I watched a few of the games in the last few weeks. There was one thing I enjoyed most about them. It was the unity between the women’s team members. In the 4x400m relay race, Team USA easily captured a gold medal, and it…
This past week along the East Coast, the weather has been very rainy. Hurricanes have been hitting some of the states in the southern region. After many weeks of hot and humid weather, the rain has now been coming down a lot. There is spiritual meaning behind rain, and they include Renewal, Growth, and…