This post is a look back at a previous trip to Antigua. I have been a lover of travel for quite some time. My blog gives me an opportunity to share some of my travel experiences with others. This was a birthday trip. It seems like many moons ago…..this was back in 2009. I have …
In this video I discuss counseling women regarding relationship issues, with a focus on women navigating “Struggle Love” situations. As a psychotherapist that specializes in working with women, I spend a lot of time working with women around relationship issues. This video examines the concept of “Struggle Love” and navigating through relationship challenges with the …
Well for the past several weeks, many of us around the world have been on “quarantine” due to the COVID-19 Corona Virus. Here in St. Louis, MO we have been on “Stay at Home Order”, as of March 13, 2020. As of right now the order is in place indefinitely, but at least until May …
While we are in the midst of a pandemic dealing with COVID-19, I am sitting here reminiscing back to the days of travel with no worry and attending public events where we didn’t have to worry about “social distancing”. As we all know by now COVID-19 (Corona Virus) is an infectious, contagious, communicable disease that …
I love to travel. Whether it is a road trip, an exotic or far away destination, a weekend getaway or a 1-2 week vacation. I love the thrill of packing my bags, hoping on a plane or in the car and going places. Right now the country is at a standstill due to the COVID-19 …
There has always been a stigma around mental health specifically in the Black Community. In this video I talk about some of the barriers and stereotypes that surround seeking mental health services in the black community. I also talk about signs/symptoms that may indicate that talking to a mental health professional may be helpful and …
This is a review of a concert I attended on March 7, 2020 at MGM National Harbor, which is a luxury resort that includes casino, hotel, dining, entertainment and retail shops located in Oxon Hill, MD right outside of Washington DC. The performers at The Theater MGM National Harbor that evening were Ralph Tresvant and …
Do you partake in smudging? What is smudging you ask? Smudging is an ancient ritual that involves burning sacred plants. Two of the most commonly used plants in smudging are Sage and Palo Santo. Sage and Palo Santo Sage is a sacred herb that can be purifying and helps fight off infections and bacteria and …
I have actually been “bald head” a few different times in life. Most times it was intentional. There is an amazing level of freedom with having short hair, less maintenance and more time to tend to other essential things in life. I have worn my hair natural for most of these 45 years of life. …
I took a very memorable trip to Egypt back in March 2009. I woke up one day and decided I wanted to see the Pyramids and the Nile River. So I got on the internet and start doing some research. At this point, I actually didn’t even have a passport yet so that was my …
