When it comes to just living life, it's a stressful and complicated endeavor. If you manage to make it through the day without hearing of some tragedy, you're already ahead of the curve. Let's face it. Times are tough, and it's not easy to shrug things off and not feel hopeless to some degree. Sadly, most of the things that happen around us are out of our control, yet they still manage to affect our mind, body, and spirits negatively. So, how do you rise above it? How do you find your way off ... continue reading...
One of the best ways to practice self care: a long soothing bath
Bay of Naples | Travel Photo Thursday
We'd decided to take a day trip from Rome. We'd just left the port in Naples and were heading to the "Blue Grotto" in Capri, Italy. Look at that water! My daughter said the color reminded her of Botticelli's "Birth of Venus" and I have to agree. ... continue reading...
The Vatican | Travel Photo Thursday
Here is a flashback to our first trip to Vatican City in March 2003. It was so intimidating to walk these hallowed halls that we had only heard about on the news. I will never forget how resplendent our surroundings were and how fortunate we were to witness it. ... continue reading...
How to Have Fabulous Natural Hair
Since going natural in July 2009, I've had a love/hate relationship with my hair. Well, that's not exactly true. I don't hate my hair; I was frustrated by learning what worked best for it. Despite my hair growing into a thick, beautiful mass of curls, it remained at the same length for a couple of years. After trying what felt like a million different products, I have finally narrowed down a routine that works for me: one that keeps my strands moisturized and my ends split-free. Inside ... continue reading...
A review of Elevation Chophouse and Skybar in Kennesaw, Georgia
A Birthday Surprise I was searching for a unique place to take my daughter, Carisa for her birthday this past weekend. As luck would have it, I learned about a restaurant located in the Cobb County International Airport at McCollum Field in Kennesaw, Georgia. Okay, that sounded compelling enough for me to want to check it out. Of course, I didn't tell her where we were going, so she began to get concerned when we pulled into the airport entrance. There were plenty of signs directing us where ... continue reading...
Admiring the Murals and Graffiti over Miami
As a lover of art in all of its forms, but nothing is purer than the bold expression of street murals and graffiti renditions. I can't say when I became interested in this type of art. I think it may have something to do with the fact that it's considered taboo and even criminal in most parts and directly appealed to the rebel in me. Graffiti, in particular, is the raw expression of social causes, grievances, joys and disdain with the system or government, the world or just the ... continue reading...
