Hone Your Mindfulness Skills
As a kid, I developed the habit of chowing down my Wheaties while – ad nauseum – reading the back of the cereal box. In retrospect I understand that this habit was a way to tune out my environment…and along with it, my internal experience. Mindfulness is the exact opposite of that checked-out response. […]
Camel City Canines: Pet Care Prioritizing Creature Comforts
Going on a summer vacation and looking to leave your furry friend at home? Finding available pet care and leaving your pets at home while you go on your next adventure can be a daunting task. For those in search of a trustworthy animal lover to tend to your fur baby while you’re away, […]
The Perfect Mom Shorts Do Not Exist
I’d like to invite you on a journey with me, if you will. Picture it. The Target dressing room, June 2021. The heat of summer is upon us and dresses and jeans aren’t cutting it for this new mom. My quest is simple: to find a single pair of shorts. Yet, with such a […]
Pocket Statements
I work with a lot of anxious people. Being a public speaking and interpersonal communication coach, many people come to see me when they are struggling in some way to express themselves. Over the past two years, I’ve noticed a huge uptick in people who know what they want to say but are unable […]
Flash Fiction: Cowboy Kisses
I just want to say thank you to whoever invented Wrangler Jeans. And to God for making the Cowboy a true vision. “Excuse me?” I jumped up and down trying to get the attention of the guy riding on the horse. He was beautiful, with hair that touched just below his chin and jeans that […]
Finding Balance in the Workday
If the past year and a half have taught us anything (other than how to properly wash our hands and that germs are everywhere) it is that with flexibility we are able to achieve a better work-life balance, and an even better balance within our workday itself. Workers and employers have all had to […]
Aging “Gracefully”: How Women are Allowed to Age
Anti-wrinkle. Anti-aging. Spot removing. The beauty industry makes an astronomical amount of money on aging – and it’s not just aging people in general. It’s incredibly focused on women aging. Think about it: when was the last time you saw a man in an ad for the next anti-aging, anti-wrinkle cream? This doesn’t mean men […]
Poppyseed Provisions: A Fabulous Opportunity to Grab & Go or Sit & Sip in the West End
If you’ve found yourself traveling from Reynolda Road toward downtown Winston-Salem lately, you have likely noticed the crisp white building at 395 West End Blvd with its welcoming outdoor seating, ample parking, and throngs of happy shoppers hanging about. What the heck is everyone doing there and why do they look so darn content? […]
Voices Changing Communities: The Struggles of One Woman are the Struggles of ALL Women
When Purity Ruchugo immigrated to the United States in 1986, she did not know much about American history or culture. Born and raised in Kenya, she lived in a loving family on a farm with a mother, Lydiah Waithanji, who set an example of a life of giving back, reaching out, and caring for […]
Manage Your Gerascophobia
“My what?” Okay, now that I have your attention, gerascophobia is a medical term that describes the fear of getting older. If you know someone with gerascophobia, you are well aware of the fear and anxiety its sufferers experience. Thankfully, concerns about aging don’t typically manifest as a full-blown phobia. Instead, most of us […]
