A little over two months ago, I attended a soul-refreshing retreat in the heart of Mississippi’s delta. A sewing sanctuary in a sense…where self-care & sisterhood soothed spirits seamlessly over story quilts. Something that my Momma & I had talked about taking part in for years. After having learned about the gifted women of Gee’s…
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Time to Savor a Healthy Homemade Soup
Given the onslaught of raindrops falling from the sky here in the Pacific Northwest, I thought a hearty homemade soup was in order. That said, here’s to creating something new, thanks to a mound of delectable veggies and some great grains I sourced from the Olympia Food Co-op & Trader Joe’s grocery stores. In this particular recipe, I used…
A Delightful Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe
Was up late…baking a delightfully scrumptious blueberry cheesecake. |Aphrodite’s Delights Recipe| Filling ~ 2 cups of Blueberries – Drizzle several pinches of brown sugar on top of the berries, then heat on a parchment lined cookie sheet for 15 minutes at 400º 2 – 8oz. package(s) of Cream Cheese 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice 1 1/4…
Announcing Autumn’s Arrival
Fortunately, for the better part of October, I was able to frolic in the forested peaks & valleys of the Pacific Northwest. During this time, I found myself focusing on practicing self-care; which greatly invigorates the spirit & replenishes ones soul. And, as they say, timing is everything. So, I was more than delighted to learn…
Making Meals with my Bamboo Steamer
As of late, I’ve been getting down to business with my bamboo steamer. Fortunately, they’re fairly simple to use. I’m attaching a series of pics I captured, that will walk you through the steps… Be certain to start off with a fair amount of water – allowing for a continuous steam. I chose to place…
Fortunate for Favor
Words truly can’t express the range of emotions that have consumed me since the beginning of this summer…thus far, I have been fortunate to have been awarded a prodigious fellowship, asked to consult on a formidable forthcoming film – in addition to having signed a contract, as a Contributing Photographer with iStock! The bevy of bliss…
Dreaming Wide Awake ~ Announcing the 2018 Civita Institute’s Inaugural Drexler Diversity Fellow
At 9:33 p.m. last night, I received an email, announcing that I’d been afforded an awe inspiring opportunity by the Civita Institute. One that has named me as the recipient of their inaugural Drexler Family Diversity Fellowship for 2018. Knowing that, “The Drexler Family Diversity Fellowship is established to promote and encourage a more culturally and…
April’s Pink Full Moon is Scorpio’s Delight
Like many stargazers around the world, I’m truly looking forward to setting my sights on tonight’s Pink full moon as it glows intensely under the guise of the scorpion energy that flows deep inside of me. Matter of fact, many of you know that I relish in rituals that allow me to soothe my spirit…
Farm Fresh Foodways & Fried Green Tomatoes
Sharing some of my farm fresh foodways as we wrap up this first day of Spring.
Benefits of Bikram Yoga🌡️💦
Last year, I made an agreement with myself to continue to treat my body with respect, take my time seriously and love every ounce of my frame. By continuously practicing these simple principles, I have witnessed an amazing transformation – not only within, but also in my outer appearance. One of my many goals as…
Healthy Hair Care Challenge
In late December, the 27th to be exact, I decided to take better care of my natural hair. This was brought on by the fact, that I’ve finally admitted to myself, that I’ve been utterly lazy when it comes to properly caring for my coily crown. In addition to noticing (with a bit of sorrow) that my hair isn’t as full as it once was…That being said, “It’s a new dawn. It’s a new day. It’s a new life. For me. And I’m feeling good.”, about the possibilities that this “healthy hair care challenge” will do for this mop atop my head.
Sharing Seasonal Skincare Secrets
In the upcoming weeks, I’ll be celebrating my 40th birthday…crazy doesn’t begin to describe that sudden realization forming in my ever analyzing mind. So, with that milestone approaching in addition to the seasonal shifts taking place. I’ve been revamping my skincare regimens. However, to be honest, I don’t actually have any – other than trying…
