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
Tag: Spirituality
While We Watch It Burn
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
We Were Invincible
It feels like a destination: Next stop, 62! It is most definitely a journey. And every time I think I've contemplated this enough; I think of something else to say. I want to say something that will give young Black women a way to understand what may happen to them when they are my age. … Continue reading We Were Invincible
Now, About That Budget: Contemplations, Meditations, and Affirmations on How to, At Least, Start Thinking About Creating a Budget at Any Age
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
Crush Anxieties
I promised my therapist that I would not look at job boards for at least a week. It's only been a few hours, and already I am feeling anxious. I know, I know... Only three months ago I declared my freedom from never having to work a job, ever again. But, I have yet to … Continue reading Crush Anxieties