Category: Lifestyle

Playing catch-up in the game of life

Playing catch-up in the game of life

My reason: I opened this article because the title caught my eye. With a child in the demographic I have stake in the discussion. Will she be able to succeed despite the odds? How will she fair amongst others her age and previous generations? It’s an interesting read and one I think others may benefit [...]
Sex, Fitness and You

Sex, Fitness and You

Sex, Fitness and You - The Ultimate Threesome Sex, Fitness and You - The Ultimate Threesome Preserve Your Sex and Maintain Your Sexy... Yes, your workouts can help get your sex life (back) in shape. Today, I'll give you easy ways to boost energy, rev up your sex drive and get your body to look [...]
The Purification of The Pen

The Purification of The Pen

Life is full of unexpected twist and turns; highs and lows. Over. the years I have found that journaling is one of my most effective and healing rituals as it helps me recognize patterns that may have led to a difficult situation or reflect on my success after overcoming a hardship. It is often said [...]
Why should you use vegan skincare

Why should you use vegan skincare

Why should you use vegan skincare?   Vegan skincare products are cruelty-free and do not use animal ingredients or do animal testing. They generally contain natural and organic ingredients that are gentle on the skin in comparison to the harsh artificial, chemical-laden ingredients found in commercial skin care products. When we choose to use products [...]
America’s richest towns fight affordable housing

America’s richest towns fight affordable housing

My reason: I wonder about the reality of this in many other areas. We are still fighting for the “separate but equal” life I see.    The article: Separated by design: How some of America’s richest towns fight affordable housing In southwest Connecticut, the gap between rich and poor is wider than anywhere else in [...]
Women have Abortions for many reasons

Women have Abortions for many reasons

My reason: I think it’s unfortunate that we even have to validate our reasons. SMH   The article: Women have abortions for many reasons aside from rape and incest. The reasons why women get abortions are varied and personal. For some, it was because they were victims of rape or incest. Some were in abusive [...]
SELF CARE: Realigning Your Chakras

SELF CARE: Realigning Your Chakras

I haven't been on my mat in months. I do "drive by" prayers as I run out of the house to catch my train. Meditation? Ha! With work related stress, prepping for graduation, helping to start a new business, receiving a new diagnosis and other minor stressors, the fast few months have been difficult to [...]
Alabama Wants To Eliminate Marriage Licenses

Alabama Wants To Eliminate Marriage Licenses

My reason: What’s NEXT?!!   The article:   Alabama Lawmakers Now Want To Eliminate Marriage Licenses Conservative Alabama lawmakers are now taking serious aim at marriage law, wasting no time since passing an extreme measure eliminating nearly all abortions in the state. On Friday, the Alabama legislature sent a Republican-backed measure to the desk of [...]
Why its important to take breaks from social media?

Why its important to take breaks from social media?

You may not realize it but there is psychological trauma, that can be described as PTSD, associated with continuously seeing certain negative or violent images and messages. Too much social media can have damaging effects on your mental health.  Fear of missing out and comparison can cause depression.   For centuries African Americans have suffered from [...]

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