We're just past a quarter of the way into 2016 and once again we are busy; busy working, busy playing, busy dreaming, busy achieving, basically we're busy being busy. Unfortunately, this isn't unusual; in fact it is the "American Way," so I guess I should be used to...
Although many wouldn’t admit it, I am willing to bet that conflict is common within all of your relationships. Marriage, like any relationship, isn’t always easy to navigate and as a result, conflicts/disagreements will arise. They say opposites attract; so when you...
Although many wouldn’t admit it, I am willing to put out there that conflict is common in all relationships. Marriage like any relationship isn’t always easy to navigate and as a result conflicts/disagreements will arise. They say opposites attract; so when you take...
So the holidays are upon us, last minute shopping is taking place, plans are being finalized, ugly sweaters, Santa hats, and reindeer antlers are getting worn. The holiday season is a lot of fun and it is also a costly endeavor, so looking for bargains, deals, and...
Recently I had the privilege of spending the day conversing on a variety of topics with rising policy experts and political progressives, who also happen to be people of color. One of the guest speakers and conversation leaders was from South Africa and she spoke...
In the last 48 hours I have had separate conversations with four acquaintances, all white females (three at my workplace and one at my children’s school) about my hair. Let me preface this post by saying I have 5-year old locs and for the last few months have been...
Our daughter is now a preschooler and we are experiencing a “phase” where frequently she is willfully not listening and occasionally acting out. For example, she plays soccer after school and wanted to where a “pinny” (practice shirt) while they scrimmaged. ...
Most people want to feel close, both physically and emotionally connected to one another. But ironically, there is nothing more complicated and difficult than our relationships with others. While this might sound cold, and while relationships are vital for a full and...
We all want feedback. I want feedback from my bosses, those I supervise, and my peers so that I can improve. Peers and friends seek me out for my feedback so they can improve. And my children need feedback so they know how to behave. In short, we all need frequent...
Okay so I feel like I must be living under a cloud. Within the last 24 hours I lost my wedding band, been treated like a secretary because of my gender, and now when I am headed to my first ever blogging conference (Blogalicious), it seems like the fates are against...