I've always been an ally and advocate for people who experience mental health challenges. I myself have had bouts of low-grade depression and anxiety over the years. But since dealing with my biggest mental health challenge yet over the past few months, I've decided to take my allyship and advocacy to a new level. The... Continue Reading →
Mom’s Quiche
Mom used to make quiche for Christmas and Easter. It was nothing fancy, but I always enjoyed it. Fast forward to her dying in the hospital last July. A number of work friends came by to visit her, and one of them told me that Mom had shared her quiche recipe with her co-workers years... Continue Reading →
New Challenges for the New Year
I hope everyone's 2026 is off to a decent start. Personally, I ended 2025 and started 2026 on an EXTREMELY low note. I am currently struggling with a number of health challenges that are overwhelming me. I'm taking it day by day and fighting to stay in the present moment. I bought this print by... Continue Reading →
Flowers + a Favorite TV Show Combined
I love flowers. In another lifetime, maybe I will be a floral designer. So when I saw an ad for a Fleurs de Villes exhibit at a local mall last month, I had to go. The company was presenting Downton Abbey characters made out of flowers! Intriguing, no? Maybe it's only intriguing if you like... Continue Reading →
My Third Caribbean Adventure
Even though I love the beach and warm weather, I've only been to the Caribbean three times. I guess I was busy traveling to England with my mom for many years. I went to Aruba for my 30th birthday, Bahamas for my 40th, and now Dominican Republic for my 50th. I was supposed to go... Continue Reading →
