I'm all about the delicious cookies at this time of year, but can't make them at home right now! And honestly, I tend to bake dozens and dozens of cookies,…
Year: 2020

Crave Packed Full of Coffee #Giveaway Ends 10/26 @BrooklynBeans1 @las930
It's early afternoon as I type this, and I am finishing my last cup of coffee from the morning. I'm trying to get organized for the week and realize that…

Friendly’s Ice Cream Flavored Coffee Peppermint Stick #Giveaway Ends 9/30 @las930
I do love coffee. And as each year starts to draw to a close, I do like to indulge on occasion in that peppermint flavor. But I have to admit…

Mom and Child Face Masks #Giveaway Ends 9/9 @GrandFusionHW @las930
I live in New York, which means I have had to wear a mask since March. And I don't see that mandate ending any time soon. I get that some…

I miss my mother so much today, I can’t breathe
My mother's anniversary is coming up tomorrow. And if you know anything about me, you know that anniversaries and I have some issues. They can be very difficult for me…

Reflecting on White Fragility – Personally
A few years ago, my sister told me about a book that she really thought I should read. It was called White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People…

It’s been 9 years since you left us…
It's been 9 years since I saw your face. It's been 9 years since I inhaled your scent. It's been 9 years since I held your hand. It's been 9…

365 Personal Development Tips: May Recap
We're still here in a lockdown, at least definitely here in New York. Some places have been lifting restrictions early. Considering what happened downstate in the city, I don't see…

Why Memorial Day Weekend is so hard for me
Well, it's Tuesday. That means I have made it through another Memorial Day Weekend and am in a final stretch of sorts. I know that it can be a hard…

Do you say Happy Memorial Day?
Being home more right now means that my brain is actually spinning a lot more. And while I ponder this question every year, for some reason, this year it is…