Motherhood takes the form of many hats, not all of them flattering or comfortable, but each uniquely necessary. Who's looking after the mothers? We talk about "self care" because there's no one but us to do it. And yes, sometimes the language of motherhood is martyrdom. In the … [Read more...] about Who’s looking after the mothers?
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Go Home
The hurtful sentiment to "go home" isn't news to anyone of color in America. It's neither shocking nor alarming. Because we're used to it. I used to reply with a snide, "Go home? You mean to Virginia where I grew up?" This was followed by silence and a textbook look of … [Read more...] about Go Home
Working Girl
There it is, the first day of work photo. Hey, these milestones aren't just for kids. It's been over 12 years since I had a "first day of work." Cue the new girl jitters. I've had my own marketing and branding consulting business for the last 12 years. It's been both feast … [Read more...] about Working Girl
Writing Prompts for Family Travel Abroad
There's a tin sign perched over a door frame in my family room. It reads "Home -- Where your story begins." I'm heading home, in a sense, though I'll be a stranger in my homeland. We are about to embark on an epic journey. Unlike kids these days, I don't use the word epic … [Read more...] about Writing Prompts for Family Travel Abroad
“Kid-Friendly” Food is a Disservice to Kids
I loathe the term "kid-friendly" when it comes to food. That is too often synonymous with fat-laden-greasy-sodium-overdose-fried-processed-garbage-cut-into-bite-size-nuggets. Let's just call it FLGSOFPGCIBSN for short. Now don't get me wrong. There's a time for … [Read more...] about “Kid-Friendly” Food is a Disservice to Kids
Home renovation complete! – Wordless Wednesday
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Catching Up, the Abridged Version
Hello, friends! It's been quite a while since I've been here, and we have loads to catch up on. I'm low energy these days so I must keep it brief. I've been battling the flu. Flu 1 - Ilina 0 The flu has led to an upper respiratory infection so I've been down for the count … [Read more...] about Catching Up, the Abridged Version