Do you remember life before the internet? The internet. The web. Social media. Online activities. These all rule our daily lives now. Some online platforms may even cause mental health harm overall and specifically may be harming young girls. I may be showing my age, but there was […]
What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable? Who doesn’t want to have it all? Family happiness. Good, meaningful job. Fulfilling friendships. Great meals. Enlightening trips. Continuous learning and development. No stagnation. That’s it. Not being stagnant is a big part of having it all. […]
Do you have any collections? I love collecting items. Although, lately, I have been getting rid of some items that have needed to go away a while ago. Other things I’ve been moving on are those that sadly need to move on so we can mentally move on. […]
How do you feel about cold weather? I am a warm-blooded person. I need heat and warmth. However, please keep humidity away. My hair, most certainly, detests humidity. Waking up to 100-degree Florida summers, for example, is unbearable to the overall well-being of my hair. Which is why […]
How do you balance work and home life? I used to scoff at the notion of work/life balance. If you like work well enough, it can become part of your life. There need not be a separation between life and work. Now, I’m not too sure I feel […]
Are you a leader or a follower? Unfortunately, I was born to be a leader. Don’t get me wrong, I am a good leader. Some might disagree. But for the most part, I have led, fairly, equitably, and strategically. I have a way of seeing the big picture […]
Much is still unwritten. Many words are listed in the various dictionaries. And, why do we need so many dictionaries? Aren’t words, words? New words are seemingly added each day. Words that were once forbidden – meaning they were not considered to be words such as ain’t, are […]
Abstract Non-linear Complicated Conundrum Inconclusive Rounded straight lens Too many questions Not enough answers Wait, wait, wait Laughing it off Hiding the pain Abstract it from my chart No clear picture No set rules Shrug Pass it onto the next
The dog woke me up at 7am and wanted a long walk. And, he was peppy. He did his business, sniffed the roses, and looked up at me with his brown/green eyes. I was going to take this to be his way of communicating “happy mother’s day” to […]
What was the last live performance you saw? It’s been ages since I saw a performance in some kind of stage. I have actually been quite fortunate to watch live performances-really good jazz ones- on the block down from me in Brooklyn. That is one beautiful, awesome part […]