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Navigating the Black Lives Matter Movement as a Biracial Woman

Navigating the Black Lives Matter Movement as a Biracial Woman

A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to do an IG Live with Erin Trelor from Raw Beauty Talks. We discussed my experience as a Biracial woman and how I found my voice during the Black Lives Matters Movement…

A Wife and Mother to Black Males in America

A Wife and Mother to Black Males in America

Every time I hear of an unarmed black person being murdered it saddens me to my core. Usually, my coping mechanism is to numb my feelings out. The feelings that arise are so unpleasant. I tend to turn them off and shutdown, but last night my way of coping didn’t work…

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of  Gardening!

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Gardening!

I’ve become slightly obsessed with my garden. I say the word garden or tomatoes at least 10 times a day. Robert teases me and says “Will I have to hear the word garden and tomato every day for the rest of my life?” And I’m like…

It’s OK to rest and reset: Why you don’t always have to be productive during your Coronavirus quarantine

It’s OK to rest and reset: Why you don’t always have to be productive during your Coronavirus quarantine

In all honesty, my inconsistencies really bother me. Some days, I feel uber-productive and successful. I wake up early, drink my coffee hot, go for a walk, practice mindfulness, do something that fuels my creativity, and cross some to-dos off the list, all before…

A Beginner’s Experience to  Gardening as a Hobby

A Beginner’s Experience to Gardening as a Hobby

Some years ago, my old job had us take the Meyers Briggs test to see our personality type. I wasn’t surprised to find out that I am an introvert. At the time, I saw gardening as a suggested hobby and was like pffffff!…

2019 Color of the Yr

2019 Color of the Yr

Alright people, for those who don’t know, this year’s color of the year is… “Living Coral” or shall I say PANTONE 16-1546 if I’m being precise. Color trendsetters over at Pantone recently announced this year’s vibrant hue, making a big shift from last years shade…