“Only a southerner can make Jambalaya this good!” said the man at our church Mardi Gras party after he tasted my creation (I took a basic jambalaya recipe and made my own changes – and it was a huge success). “Oh,” I replied, “and I’m from Massachusetts.” I take...
Fifteen-page term papers, ten-minute presentations, three club meetings, and deciding which party to attend this weekend? College can be a stressful time for so many people. The best way to describe it sometimes is as if you are watching an hourglass continue to...
This summer, after a tough school year full of noise, something always on the to-do list, and endless obligations, I found solace in the silence, love, and certainty of home. I could count on home, and because of its slow pace and routine took notice of the simple...
August 30th marks National Grief Awareness Day, a day that brings to light a topic often uncomfortable and unfortunately overlooked, particularly within the workplace. As of August 1, 2023, the global death toll due to the coronavirus alone has exceeded 6 million,...
As I walked with my twin sister through a sea of pink into the theater, the hype around Barbie™ The Movie could hardly be contained let alone ignored. Mothers and daughters posed in front of the Barbie™ box for photo ops in matching outfits. A group of older women...
Family is an essential aspect of Indian culture. Children take care of their parents when they are too old to care for themselves. Having an adult child continue to live with parents after they begin working is not unusual. We have each other’s backs not only...
It feels ironic to write an article with a title like this, considering I'm a Digital Marketer. My work revolves around establishing businesses online and managing their digital presence. As you might have guessed, being offline can impact various aspects of my...
August 17 celebrates National Black Cat Appreciation Day, which should not be confused with National Cat Day. On this date, we specifically celebrate the black cat. Today we love black cats, at least the majority of us do. To prove that statement one only has to...
I’m a child of older parents and have experienced age through a different lens compared to my peers. Whether it’s my parents’ health in jeopardy or seeing so clearly that as I age my parents do, too – the concept and experience of aging is something I’ve always...
We live in a world where real food has been taken over by fake food. We have fake flavor, fake fats, fake sweeteners, fake meat… The problem with all these fake ingredients is that they confuse the brain and leave you wanting. If that isn’t a recipe for depression...
Years ago, I worked with a wonderful woman who had a coffee cup that read, “I’m not forgetful, I’m in mentalpause.” And she LEFT the mug all over the place – near the coffee pot, in the ladies’ room, in my office – it was really rather funny. But it’s true! Women...
As the end of July brings BIPOC Mental Health month to a close, it is important to continue shedding light on the unique mental health challenges and experiences of individuals from diverse backgrounds. While everyone is affected by mental health differently, each...
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