In 2017, women took center stage and shared their voices and stories in new ways. Many claimed their pasts; many claimed their futures. We heard from women as part of the #MeToo movement. We also heard women (and men!) denounce the former Google employee who claimed women were not biologically capable of Read more…
Recently, I was blessed to join friends as they vacationed in Florida. While I was not ‘wasted away again in Margaritaville,’ I was definitely kicked back in the Keys. Thank you Kay and Russ. If you are not aware, the Florida Keys consist of more than Key West. They include four Read more…
The DONNA 26.2 Marathon is the only marathon in the nation to support breast cancer. It’s been a journey for the founder of the race, Donna Deegan, as she is a three-time breast cancer survivor. This year, the DONNA broke additional new ground by allowing cyclists to take part in the Read more…
Recently, I was blessed to visit Mexico and indulge in the awesomeness of Cozumel. Thank you mi amiga Kim! While we weren’t necessarily off the grid, it was a much-needed and appreciated cultural change. I have never seen so many shades of a smoky blue sky streaked against the mint greens Read more…
I never imagined that one day I would stand in Dr. Maya Angelou’s home. Yet, this is exactly what happened when I attended her estate tag sale hosted by Laster’s Fine Art and Antiques. My godchild was visiting and as we listened to the morning news, the reporter shared details of Read more…
This is part one of a three-part series exploring my travels in Asia. Over a decade ago, I began globetrotting around the world on a biennial basis. It was a commitment I made to myself to experience cultural difference. I also committed to noting the date on my calendar and honor Read more…
Travel. There’s nothing like it to raise awareness and heighten new perspectives in the midst of a changed environment. At my highest point on Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona Whether for work or pleasure, travel takes you to a different place and offers the opportunity to meet new people and Read more…
Somewhere along the course of my telly viewing, I overheard this question posed during an interview: ‘What do you know to be true?’ I thought what a brilliant thing to explore and proceeded to ask the same of myself. Here’s what I profess as truth-isms across my cooldeb journey of Read more…