The Fear of Failure
When I was a little girl, I went for a walk to the neighborhood playground with my babysitter. I happily frolicked from one piece of equipment to the next with […]
Beauty Standards and Social Media
There is a crystal clear snapshot in my mind of something I observed as a kid. It was a short Disney cartoon on TV, something that played during a break […]
Hakuna Matata
Our backyard is a playground for squirrels. Today I watched this guy plop right down on a branch and relax. Curious about his intent, I spied on my furry friend […]
It’s the Little Things
Not gonna lie, I freak out with excitement every time I spot this cute fella in my yard as if a unicorn just ran past my window. Can you blame […]
A Lesson in Self-Talk
When I look at this picture, I can effortlessly list off a slew of things that I see wrong…wrinkles, my lazy outfit selection, how my curls are twisted together, and […]
Pregnancy Advice
You’re probably expecting this post to be about what to buy in preparation for your newborn or how to give birth to a 10 pound, 11 ounce person without any […]
The Dream Lives, The Legacy Continues
All the feelings were felt at a recent visit to MLK’s old stomping grounds in Atlanta as we toured his childhood home, watched a film of his work, took in […]
Choose Your Words Wisely
“I’m a bad cook.” “My kids deserve a better mom.” “I am clueless when it comes to style.” “I’m not athletic.” “My post-pregnancy body is gross.” “I have zero patience.” […]
Essentialism
“The faintest pencil is better than the strongest memory.” – Greg McKeown What beautiful words the Essentialism author penned. Words that penetrate my very soul. Having blogged for the past […]