The movie ‘Origin’ directed by Ava Duvernay was just fully released in theaters. The film is based on the book ‘Caste’ by Isabel Wilkerson relating to stories of race, love, and loss. I have yet to see the movie, but the promotion has been increasing in recent days. While hearing interviews, I was shocked…
Thanks To My New Workout Plan
Each year there is at least one of us with a fitness goal on our list for the year. We all know how important it is to stay active and to stay healthy. The weather is now colder in most places in the U.S. During this time, we are indoors cooking and watching the…
If I Had To Choose..
On Monday night, the Emmy Awards took place. There was a diverse group of people nominated in many different categories and it was beautiful to see. But, the cast reunions and sets of shows was my favorite part. Some of the shows displayed were “Martin” (My biased favorite of the night), “Ally McBeal”, “All…
Everybody Sing for Martin Luther King, Jr That Is…
I have a dream, that we all will love one another… This is a song I remember singing in the 1st grade with my class on stage. Here in the U.S., we observe the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr on his actual birthdate this year. In a country with a dark history…
The Land of Dreams Dilemma
The border between the United States (U.S.) and Mexico have been an ongoing issue for years. This has affected all the states along that border. In the last 2 years, the issue has crossed over into New York City (NYC) following political moves. Many others and I know the struggles in other countries and…
With Boundaries, I’m Setting My Tone in the World
The singer and actress Halle Bailey has revealed to the world that she did indeed birth a child, a baby boy name Halo. In the last half of 2023 there was speculation online, but she neither confirmed nor denied her pregnancy. As people, we have a right to sensor what we disclose to others….
I Love Myself
As women, the responsibilities we have in this world can weigh on us. Our society tells us in the workforce, we are inferior to men. That being happily single is impossible. How long we have for maternity leave. Says it is wrong to want to be child free. And that our body size/skin type…
The Way My Health Is Set Up
In recent years in my healthcare duties, I worked with younger patients with serious conditions. I had a patient with a stroke in their early 20’s. A person who at 20 was catatonic and required a peg tube. And a person in their late 40’s who went to urgent care with chest pains and…
I’m Saying It Again, I Want to Be Rich
On Monday, January 1st, a lone ticket in Michigan state was the winner of the $810 million Powerball jackpot. I’m constantly talking about wanting to win the lottery. The problem is I don’t play enough. The purpose of wanting to win is to work hard but by not clocking in on someone else’s time….
Come on in New Year
2024 is here, yay! This year is an even number. I’m ready and prepared to conquer the next 12 months with that energy. The monthly challenge for December was to create a list of goals for the new year, so I hope you all are ready to begin your journey. As I reflect…