Me, standing in Barbados Those of us who live our lives out loud on the internet subject ourselves to scrutiny. Some comment, "Nobody's life is perfect. These posts must be fake," Those making those comments might even be close to us because they "know our business" and they whisper and gossip and say, "she's so fake".  To those who may read my blog and make such comments, (the trolls) know that I hear you, see you, and completely disagree.  I am completely authentic. If done right, social media posts are like photographs. They portray a moment in time. They show a part ..read more

We're deep in Women's History Month, nearly a month post Valentine's Day, the day reserved to recognize love. That said, as humans, we need to feel seen and valued. And, we need to feel love every single day. Sometimes though, as working moms, life gets in the way. We wind up running, performing and doing. And those actions make love hard to see. That said, if you open your eyes, you may find that you see love in unexpected places. The other day, I found love in a cup of tea... So, last Tuesday, I went to make myself a cup of tea, which I do every day. However, that day, I found so ..read more

Me and my sister, the lovely, Jeryn Turner   As Black History month comes to an end, I am reflective about what it means historically and what it means now. Historically, Black History month was created to be a national celebration to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Black Americans. One of the goals was to help Americans, as a whole, understand Black customs and history--thereby challenging negative stereotypes. Those who are “woke” or even just aware of things beyond their own experience know about the accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks ..read more

Some members of my tribe...   (I love finding drafts of articles I never posted. In an effort to do better at sharing this amazing content, here you go!) Being a working mom is fraught with challenges and compromises. However, sometimes it does create opportunities for me that are pretty cool. One of those is the opportunity to participate in the local United Way Women's Leadership Council.   The women who form the United Way Women's Leadership Council are united by our commitment to philanthropic giving, our commitment to service and our commitment to other women. Once a ..read more

Valentine’s Day is about love. And I have come to realize that love of self is the most important of all. So, on this day of love I make a choice. I choose to celebrate me.  #CHEERS ..read more

  Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul.  -William Earnest Henley (Invictus excerpt) So, we are three weeks into the year. I have plans to create a post that includes my best success tips for last year and I will. However, in the interest of candor and maintaining our relationship, I have to share something. 2023 was really complicated. Spoiler Alert: I was reminded that I am resilient!      1.    How 2023 was hard. The accident In many ways, it was h ..read more

Holiday Card 2023 #HolidayCard "Holidays are about creating cherished memories with loved ones and finding magic in the simplest moments." – Jeremiah Say Taking photos for holiday cards have provided me with cherished memories since 2011 and those memories have filled my life with magic! That said, last year, the tradition was interrupted, people noticed. And, I have regretted it ever since. Last year was the first year that I failed to send out holiday cards in thirteen years. And in truth, I felt like a freaking failure last year and the feeling has persisted since la ..read more

Living My Best Life, With Tea Happy Monday! I write a lot about milestone moments. And, to that end, I'll be writing about my birthday that I celebrated last week later. Today though, I'd like to make a few comments about the magic of the mundane in making life worth living. For me, one of the things that I like to do is to enjoy a cup of tea. (Sometimes, more than one.)  It has been said that turning the daily grind into a source of daily joy is one secret to success. And, I believe it. I have come to enjoy heating the water, hearing the kettle whistle and seeing the ..read more

Cool Event Sponsored by The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Campaign   ..read more

  Mom and three kids "The days are long, but the years are short." -Gretchen Rubin I have been a social media influencer for some time. And, I have have shared my journey as a working mom with the hope of developing a community and inspiring others in my shoes and those who might want to try them on for size. I have recently learned that some people come to the blog for the story telling and I value those members of the community too. Often the posts are highly curated. That doesn't mean that they aren't honest. However, it does mean that I am generally really careful about wha ..read more