Just Your Average Black Woman Going Through Life
It is American Heart Month. One that is important for all to recognize, especially for women. In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. Having medical conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes put you at a greater risk of having heart disease. The symptoms women experience…
**It is now Black History Month, and the theme of the series is to honor Black Inventors. ** Raise your hand if you have a security camera or alarm system in your home? I have one through the more popular Ring company. It is something I find very helpful in feeling secure…
What’s your favorite candy? Do you remember the time when you could buy candy at five cent for a small size, fifty cent for medium size, and so on. Well, I’m a Nerdy aka someone who enjoys Nerds candy. Living in NYC, we have corner stores/Bodegas where you can easily access a quick fix…
It is February, a month of Black History and one of love. A mother’s love for their child is one that can never be broken. Even if there are moments without contact, the love always exists. A documentary that premiered in 2021, but one that I had not seen until recently is The People…
In recent times there have been many cases involving public figures in relation to assault or abuse. Having public opinion in these major cases can be very difficult for the parties involved. When it appears that both sides have credible stories, who do you believe? Do you look at gender, race, or class? Or…
**It is now Black History Month, and the theme of the series is to honor Black Inventors. ** Can you imagine driving around in your car, coming to an intersection and being scared to move? Picture, if there were only stop signs on side roads with no regulations on larger roads? Can…
The environment of a job can play a big role in how a person reacts and feels when situations happen. Many workspaces bring negative energy or fear. With this, people don’t know how to navigate when there is a positive setting. With active listening and respect, we may see better management of conflict and…
What do you complain about the most? Bloganuary I am thankful for having a career and being able to work. But having to deal with office politics over the years has been exhausting. I have a motto that says, ” I do my job effectively, then I go home.” When I hear the stories and…
By nature, we all have different personality types. The two types I want to highlight are being a planner vs. being spontaneous. I identify as a planner with some sprinkles of spontaneity. The way I move is often very strategic. I have never been one to thrive on procrastination, but sometimes things have been…
The age of retirement is 62 for most people here in the U.S. As humans we are living longer overall, and many are working well past retirement age. I love my career but tell me I could retire earlier than 62, and I’m running out the door. Our body is very complex and…