LIFESTYLE BLOG

This post first appeared exclusively for subscribers to my weekly affirmations blog. However, I thought it warrented exposure as a post...

The first thing I did was light the scented candle on my desk to allow the warmth of the vanilla to intoxicate me and wrap my mind and...

I took this picture facing the window that accompanies the kitchen and family room on the other side. It’s symbolic of the fact that I...

There is but one word that will allow you to benefit more fully in 2024. That word is FREEDOM! FREE yourself from fear of the...

It’s not that I’m eternally alone or that I even feel that way. My solitude is not the result of circumstance but rather purposeful...

In any relationship the L word is the key to exceptional friendship. And in this case the L word isn't love. I tried to come up with an...

For most of my adult life I’ve been told [mostly by men] that I could never have a successful working relationship with my husband. They...

Their backgrounds are diverse. But they are SISTERS. I was amazed at the support system that existed between these 4 millennial...

I absolutely love decorating with wood! It’s organic and I love the naturalness of it in all of its varieties. I combine them all – oak,...

Meet local Atlanta artist - Mokka! April is National Poetry Month and we celebrate an artist who simply goes by the name Mokka. "I...

Honoring Women In History. Her voice is affirming, deep and smooth as she warmly articulates words that can inspire and empower an entire...

As we celebrate women in history, we honor Susan L. Taylor! I was 6-years-old when Essence Magazine debuted in 1970. Just a few years...

It took me a while to realize that my circumstances were almost solely determined by my actions. This is true for all of us. It’s also...

You don't have to put out someone else's candle for yours to shine. We are all unique individuals with so much to offer. Together we...

Before I even realized it-it had already happened! I jumped into 2022 doing mental and physical somersaults without any regard to what my...

Today is the first day of summer! It’s the time for family vacations, beach parties, nature walks, herb gardens, fruit and flower farms...

Ladies you know how we do! We work so hard to achieve a certain goal, advance professionally, or pursue our passion, only to second guess...

No matter what anybody ever says – and by anybody I mean family members, friends, supervisors, lovers, yourself or anyone else - YOU ARE...

Ladies don’t waste time doubting yourself. You are brave enough, strong enough and smart enough to make your dreams happen. You may not...

Reading, Writing and Telephone Calls Like most of us I’ve fallen victim to the fast pace of now not later and results over process. It...