Frankly, I used to hate seeing the words “self-care.” To me, it was just trending lingo, another phantom concept, void of actual utility, sort of like the expression “work-life balance.” And it is not at all that I do not believe in taking care of oneself. On all practical levels, I have always been a…
On Taking Care
Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken salad (like from Panera)
So basically I have been trying to live right. And by right, I mean exercising and eating better so that I can finally say good riddance to the extra weight that has been chilling on my waistline for the past few years. I’ve traded doughnuts for salad (and I’m ever so slightly cranky from said…
Have a lovely (and inspired) week…
When you’re gone, who remembers your name? Who keeps your flame? Who tells your story? This past Friday we lost two legends, champions of racial equality, Representative John Lewis, and C.T. Vivian. Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a…
Cajun Shrimp Linguine
I haven’t felt much like blogging or being into social media lately. So much weight these days. I have been reading a lot about history and contemplating how I can be a meaningful part of it… Anyway, I made some cajun shrimp linguine and thought I would share it because it’s rather good. Props to myrecipe.com for…
A reminder, God Reigns
In ages past ere wisdom’s height Had sent its piercing ray To cleave the heavy clouds of night And usher in the day. Men’s minds were held in thralldom deep, The slaves to one blind school, Till reasons let this sentence weep “God reigns and right shall rule.” The war…
4 things to feed your spirit right now
Tired. I’m familiar with the tiredness that results from mommying, where you are now part zombie from months, years, of sleep deprivation. I know what it feels like to be exhausted from long workdays or just long, busy days in general. I’ve known weariness from personal loss, relationship trials, and growing pains. But this, the…