Tag: Inspiration

When Pretty is No Longer Necessary

~ sbnlynch

I don't know when it happened. It used to be that when I looked in the mirror all I saw was a doe-eyed, beautiful, unblemished façade staring back at me. Even with scant eyebrows, I most often thought myself to be reasonably attractive. I always enjoyed a full head of hair. Even through the multiple … Continue reading When Pretty is No Longer Necessary

While We Watch It Burn

~ sbnlynch

We are bold. We are brassy. We are courageous. Yes, we are strong. But we are also vulnerable. We are delicate. And we are vigilant. I did not intend to use this platform to discuss or pontificate about current events or politics. But in January, 2025, nearly every conversation I have with other mature Black … Continue reading While We Watch It Burn

Now, About That Budget: Contemplations, Meditations, and Affirmations on How to, At Least, Start Thinking About Creating a Budget at Any Age

~ sbnlynch

Many of us have nursed a rather complicated relationship with money over the years. So, if you were not prone to budgeting before you were fifty years old, getting started might be a bit of a challenge. In the past, and for myself, getting money was not necessarily difficult— it was holding it that created … Continue reading Now, About That Budget: Contemplations, Meditations, and Affirmations on How to, At Least, Start Thinking About Creating a Budget at Any Age