Have you ever overcommitted yourself? A few days ago, I was having a conversation with a friend who was sharing with me the long list of things that she had to do. Have you ever had one of those days,…
Unless you have been living in a deep, dark hole over the last few weeks, you should know that Bermuda will see its first ever Pride parade this weekend. Unsurprisingly, the social media networks have been rife with comments reflecting…
Recently, I was offended. Highly offended. Not necessarily because of what someone said to me, but more so that they offended my 18-year-old daughter. We’ve all had moments where we’ve said something to make us put our foot in our…
It is halfway through the year, and you probably feel like you’ve crushed the first six months of 2019 or it has really sucked. Most often we go into the new year putting high expectations on ourselves to do great…
Adopting a plant-based lifestyle is loaded with benefits, but it does have one downside – dining out can prove a challenge! Don’t worry, though, I am about to let you in on a secret. Ready? Indian Cuisine! Not only can…
Peter Vidmar, an American Olympic gymnast, said, “Don’t sacrifice what you want most for what you want now.” While it is a great quote, it is easier said than done. I think I spent the early years of my life…
Are you aware of what sets you off? Do you know what pushes your buttons? Is it worth it? A few weeks ago, I walked home during my lunch break to find the bed unmade. The rule in my home is…
Meeting the requirements to graduate from university is a daunting task within itself. Imagine having to balance working a full-time job and being a single mother of four! Sounds exhausting, doesn’t it? Make no mistake, it is, says Janae Armstrong,…
It was the summer of 1978, or perhaps 1979, I don’t quite remember as I was only one or two years -old. My white mother pushed my pram along a high street in rural Oldham just North of Manchester, when…
Have you ever had an Angela Bassett moment? Come on, you know what I am talking about! You remember that epic scene in Waiting to Exhale. Okay so maybe you don’t, after all, it was 1995. Nevertheless it was an…
