In a few short weeks I will complete my Master’s in Liberal Studies, with an emphasis in Race, Gender, and Culture, at Arizona State University. Some of my Tucson family
Crowning GloryCrowning Glory
I have sad childhood memories associated with having my hair styled in an attempt to “tame” it. As I combed my granddaughter’s beautiful thick kinky curly natural hair this morning
A Closed ChapterA Closed Chapter
A few quick questions from the judge and my brief responses to those interrogations changed my life today. One moment I was a wife, the next I became single again.
A conversation with Natalie C.A conversation with Natalie C.
Maya: Natalie I think of you as a person who has made bold moves. What choices have you made that required thoughtful deliberation? Natalie: I have made several bold career moves in my
Bold Dreams Merit Bold ActsBold Dreams Merit Bold Acts
Letting go of something or someone you love is gut–wrenching. However, when that something or someone is not nurturing your soul and impedes the ability for you to live up to
Holding OnHolding On
Have you seen 27 Dresses starring Katherine Heigl? Including last night, I’ve watched it at least ten times (probably closer to 15 but seriously who is counting)! The scene where she pulls the
ReckoningReckoning
It is time for reckoning. The struggle with mid-life weight gain is real and I am exhausted from the constant battle with the extra pounds that keep sneaking back on when
SeasonsSeasons
“Do you ever find your that life seems to shift at certain times of the year for you?” I asked my friend during lunch last week. Fishing to see if it
Social GraceSocial Grace
Quick question, when did we as a nation start to see such a marked decrease in simple social graces such as excuse me and I am sorry? I am on
Nesting Dolls: Fostering CreativityNesting Dolls: Fostering Creativity
Recently a colleague and I had the opportunity to engage in conversation regarding our careers. At one point he asked me to share one fact about myself that would surprise