Change: The Transitioning Woman, Part I

We all know that change is a constant however, there are periods within life when a process of change, from one state or condition to another, can totally throw you for a loop or give you the boost you need. Not to preach to the choir but women transition so much throughout their lives, trying…

What Time is It?

Photo by Karina Carvalho on Unsplash As you get ready to celebrate the 4th of July - or the ability to take vacation, stay-cation or days off from the J-O-B, it may be good to account for where you are right now, at this time. Typically, this is the time that corporate America reviews the fiscal picture and…

Take Your Time

Photo by Jazmin Quaynor on Unsplash The theme of time has been resonating with me for the last two weeks. As of today, I am taking my time writing this post. Today I'm not feeling the crush of a hard deadline to push the "publish" button. With a non-traditional work schedule and what seems like only a few…

A Note on LOVE

Photo by Leighann Renee on Unsplash With a mixed bag of STUFF this past week I have sorted it all out and it has brought me to reflect on GRATITUDE that I spoke of in my last post. But even further, over the weekend LOVE has resonated with me. Love is so often thrown about and covered up…

Gratitude. . . Moment by Moment

Hello! How are you? Really, how are you doing? I'm well and I say that because, I am truly doing well! I've had my share of disappointment, loneliness, anger, sadness and self-doubt for an extended period of time. As I reflect on those pain points, I also focus on and practice gratitude. It is gratitude…

Destination! Sisters Gathering to Heal

Hello! I'm soooo excited to tell you about this event that's been called a movement, a place for transformation and inspiration! I call it a destination - a morning retreat! For seven years, women have traveled from towns near and far to a lush grassy portion of Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland to watch…

Unpack Your Bags

Photo by Atikh Bana on Unsplash Let me tell you. . . I have a yearning to get away, travel and experience some new places in this big beautiful world! Roughly three years ago I did just that. I took a trip to California with a group of women to visit wineries. Although not a new destination for…

Let’s Begin Again

Let's push the replay button! Press reset. Click rewind. Do IT again. Let's begin again! Can you tell how excited I am? I'm excited about the Spring and Summer months coming ahead! It's the time of renewal, birth, brightness, light and love. These are the days I love, love, love! The transition from cold to…

Retreating from Wellside

Hello Friends, You may have noticed that I’ve been away from this space I lovingly created over three years ago.  I’ve had lots of distractions, transitions and some crisis in the past 3-4 years.  It’s hard to tell folks about your sad life when we live in a world of “Facebook Gladness.” Well, some know…

Transitions 2016

A wave of events and emotions that accompany them occurred in 2016.  I was ready for some of these events but stymied by most.  It has taken me until today, January 20, 2017 to  blog about and publish the transitions that occurred during 2016 in my life. This journal has stressed my advocacy for emotional…