Hey Reader, Happy Sunday to you. I hope you are easing into the day with something warm in your hand and a little quiet before the week picks up speed. I am starting this new week with a simple intention. My cousin recently brought home an oregano plant, and I have decided I want to grow my own from it, right here in my backyard container garden. I plan to take a cutting from her plant and see what it takes to root it, grow it, and eventually brew it into tea. I do not have all the answers...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, How have you been? I hope your week was all that you desired and more. This week reminded me that some of the most meaningful growth happens quietly. There wasn't a big milestone or dramatic breakthrough. Instead, there were small moments that made me pause and smile. I have been away from home for a little over a week. As such, I miss watching my herbs grow, harvesting fresh green mint for another cup of tea, and taking time to be present. I will get back to it soon, though,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I hope your week went well and that you are having a wonderful weekend! 💚 Today I found myself reflecting on the very first blog post I published on my wellness journey, and it reminded me why I started this path in the first place. My wellness journey didn’t begin with perfection or trends. It began with loss, reflection, and a decision to take my health more seriously after losing my mother in 2017 and facing my own respiratory health scare the following year. That season pushed...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I owe you a small apology. You have not heard from me in two weeks, and I want to acknowledge that. Life had its way with my schedule for a moment, but I am back on track and fully present. And though today is Wednesday, I want you to know that Saturdays are still your day. You will hear from me as usual this weekend and every weekend going forward. Now, let me tell you what brought me back to your inbox today. I published a new blog post, and I could not wait until Saturday to...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Today is my birthday 🎂 and I will be honest with you - this one feels different. It is more intentional than birthdays have felt in a long time. This week, I decided to enter a new year of life on my own terms. Not pretending I have everything figured out. Just slower mornings, simple herbal rituals, and a deeper commitment to listening to what my body actually needs. It has been one of the most grounding weeks I have had in a long time. 🌿 THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG I wrote about the...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, What a week it has been. Welcome to May. If you have been following along on social media this week, you know that this month is extra special for me. I am turning 57 on May 16, and I have never felt more grounded, more creative, or more grateful for the season I am stepping into. This week, I shared a lot of my heart with you, and I want to wrap it all up in one place so you do not miss a thing. On the Blog: I published a brand new post this week - Confident Woman Energy at 57:...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, This week was rooted in one quiet reminder: it is possible to create wellness, beauty, peace, and income from what is already in your hands. I spent time with one of nature’s most overlooked gifts: the dandelion. Most people see a weed, but I see a plant that supports the body gently and consistently. I enjoyed dried dandelion leaf tea this week while crocheting, appreciating how something so simple can help me feel lighter, support cleansing, and bring a calm reset. In the...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I want to tell you about a glass with one inch of water and a small cutting that sat on my kitchen shelf for two weeks. Nothing seemed to be happening. Every morning I checked. Every morning: stillness, and then, quietly - roots. This week, that Blue Vervain cutting moved into my container garden, and I've been brewing the herb, sourced fresh and local, into a daily cup that has become one of the small rituals I didn't know I needed. It's cooling and calming. An old Jamaican...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I hope your week is all that you expected it to be. This week, I have been reflecting on life, and the honest reflection is this: I spent a long time moving at a pace that belonged to other people's urgency. Radio broadcasting schedules, sales deadlines, the constant hum of needing to be ready for whatever came next. Mind you, it was a good life. It taught me everything, but at some point, I had to ask myself - who decided this was the only way? Standing in my container garden...
3 months ago • 1 min read