Category Archives: beauty

Paisley Park at Midnight

Posted on April 26, 2016 by mE

I can not say I was ever the biggest Prince “Super Fan.” Truthfully… I don’t believe I ever actually owned an album. I was enough of a Church Girl to be completely horrified by many of his lyrics / behaviors. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in beauty, Faith, inspiration, Uncategorized | Tagged faith, inspiration, Paisley Park, Prince, Tribute | 8 Comments

Race War: Heroes and Redemption

Posted on June 19, 2015 by mE

Redeem: to gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment. The cracking headlines late Wednesday evening introduced us all to Emanuel AME in Charleston, South Carolina. The historically relevant church was instantly on the lips of Americans as we tried … Continue reading →

Posted in beauty, faith, inspiration, perspective, Uncategorized | Tagged Charleston, Emanuel AME, faith, Mother Emanuel, Race War, Shooting | 4 Comments

Running Lies And Other Accidental Competitions

Posted on December 13, 2014 by mE

I have a reoccurring nightmare. I’m running a marathon. (ha! Imagine mE running a marathon! And for the record – if you ever do indeed see me running you better join me because I’m pretty sure it must be something … Continue reading →

Posted in beauty, faith, Faith, inspiration, perspective, Uncategorized, woman | Tagged encouragement, faith, inspiration, mother, motherhood, women | 6 Comments

Sticky Labels and Bruises

Posted on June 28, 2014 by mE

I love bargain shopping. I’m actually – probably – a tiny bit (LIKE TOTALLY) obsessed with it. If I’m being honest ya know. One thing I really dislike tho – is getting home and having “clearance” stickers stuck to all my … Continue reading →

Posted in beauty, faith, inspiration, perspective, Uncategorized, woman | Tagged Beauty, faith, inspiration, labels, Personal value, self worth | 3 Comments

Taco Bell and Emotional Incontinence

Posted on June 20, 2014 by mE

So. The girls in our family are leaky. Hum. That sounds gross… we are “Emotionally Incontinent“… that’s more sophisticated stupid sounding, right? Okay – we cry easily! If you cry in front of me, I will probably join you. If … Continue reading →

Posted in beauty, faith, inspiration, perspective, woman | Tagged inspiration, making a difference, taco bell, ugly cry | 7 Comments

Scabby Butts and the Instagram Life Lie

Posted on May 19, 2014 by mE

A last minute decision left precious few moments to pack and jump on a flight. A drastic lack of sleep caused less than perfect choices as I tossed my wardrobe into a carry on and rushed to the airport. The up side … Continue reading →

Posted in beauty, faith, inspiration, perspective, woman | Tagged Beauty, faith, funny, inspiration, manicures, Perspective | 3 Comments

10 Reasons To Hate Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2014 by mE

Tomorrow marks the 100 year anniversary of “Happy Mothers Day.” And it seems to become a bigger deal each year. The commercials – the pressure – the demands… All for what most agree is an arbitrary, “made-up” faux holiday that benefits … Continue reading →

Posted in beauty, faith, inspiration, Mothers Day, perspective, woman | Tagged inspiration, Loss, mothers day, pain | 2 Comments

Broken Bubbles

Posted on April 7, 2014 by mE

Mason (the worlds very most adorable toddler EVER!) was running through the house. I suddenly hear a gasp, followed closely by intense giggling and running feet as he rushed toward me, filled with delight to deposit his latest treasure into … Continue reading →

Posted in beauty, faith, inspiration, perspective, woman | Tagged encouragment, faith, image, self worth | 1 Comment

Chocolate Lovin’ and Shame

Posted on March 12, 2014 by mE

Even by New York City standards it was a little odd: older African American man dressed in raggedy clothes walking down the street pulling a battery operated PA system and talking into a microphone. Based on experience I expected him … Continue reading →

Posted in beauty, faith, inspiration, perspective | Tagged faith, homeless, judgement, Love, NYC | 29 Comments

The Love/Hate day…

Posted on February 13, 2014 by mE

Valentines Day is one of those holidays you see such extremes! Some (uhhh usually the freshly in love or freshly in the dog house with their lover!) get waaaay into it and then others (and I will decline to comment … Continue reading →