I want to bask in Michelle Obama because she is Black —and it took me years to love and embrace my Blackness because I did not see anyone like a Michelle Obama the way we saw her in the world.
When figuring out the summer and realizing that camps may not be an immediate possibility at the frequency I wished, I decided that an old fashioned planner would have to be the thing in order to have a good go at daily activities for my little crew!
On Friday, my 4year old “graduated” from Pre-school, and as this is our first summer as Westchester residents, I have decided to really give the county a chance. That and the $400-$500 a week for day camps is currently not in the budget. So what is better than “Camp Mommy” as my friend, Alissa calls...
I know what you’re going to say… I don’t even know how long it’s been since my last blog post… but here’s another. No promises on frequency (which hopefully means I’ll be back more frequently). Anyway… After my Washington Post “On Parenting” article last month, I was floored by the response from dancers, especially dancers...
Today, free write about what you are holding on to and what you wish to let go. At this time of new beginnings, what will you cast away? What will you keep? – More Info HERE — 4:15 am Awake, I listen to their breaths — peaceful in the dead of night, their bodies finally...
Since becoming a mother in 2012, my life has been one of balance. From moments of chaos to moments of zen, the day to day realities of becoming a parent are those that I have dealt with both privately and publicly. This added texture of becoming a parent and being an artist is also a...
If you are reading this, then it is possible that you have read my piece that was published this morning on Brain, Child. A few things have changed since I wrote that piece. For one, I am working… But not just any job. I am a Real Estate Salesperson with Bohemia Realty Group… There is...
As a lover of sweet potatoes and squash, and a lover of trying new things, I made this dish the other night from pure inspiration. I'm sure it has a proper name, but I'm calling it "Sweet Potato, Squash and Kidney Bean…Salad ?"
Have you ever seen an exploded battery? Well neither had I until a few weeks ago… Just when life is going haywire To give you some context, my computer troubles began long before this. Back track to November 2013. My then almost 2 year old (21 month) daughter and I were watching a movie on...
The weekend is upon us, so I’m sharing something a little lighter today (well in this post)… EGG BITES or EGG MUFFINS! I figured it out one morning when I had leftover dinner sauce and veggies but didn’t want to throw it away (because if you haven’t figured it out yet, I have a hard...
