The other day marked 11 years since my grandmother passed away. I think it is the first time that my brain didn't officially register the date until I was looking…
Did we not learn from Dirty Dancing?
Every once in a while, I get all kinds of thoughts and emotions and they eventually just burst out of me. A couple of weeks ago, I had a rant…
My COVID Chronicles: The Fire Within
It’s been a while since I have done a COVID update. I guess that can be attributed to a case of SSDD . Things are improving, but there are still…
UBC: What is your why?
So there is this Ultimate Blogging Challenge happening right now. I did end up signing up for it, but I know I will not be participating every day. I was…
Time Management Tools #Giveaway Ends 7/28 @las930 @orderoochaos
OK, raise your hand if you struggle with your time management skills. Be honest. I admit that I still struggle with this on a regular basis, depending on what it…
The Pandemic Has Ruined Me for Fireworks
When I was a kid, getting an invite to go see fireworks was one of the greatest things. On occasion, we would be invited to a rural home where they…
Reflecting on Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: The Remix by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
Racism is a concept that has never made sense to me. Even as a kid, it really bothered me. How can someone hate someone else just based on how they…
Enter the @Wishbeads Bracelet and Journal #Giveaway Ends 7/23 @homejobsbymom
A lot of us are looking for methods to help us make better habits in our life and to protect our mental well-being. They say it takes 21 days to…
Are you still friends with your high school friends?
It’s a topic that comes up a lot in one of my GenX nostalgia groups and that has been on my mind as I’ve been going to a bunch of…
Reflecting on White Fragility – Concluding Thoughts
I spent several weeks going through this book and reflecting on it. I would often stop and jot thoughts or memories that were triggered by what I was reading. Sometimes,…