
The Burden & Blessing of Being Black
"Something is wrong.... Something is wrong.... Something is really really wrong...." This is all I could say yesterday as I sat on the patio with tears running down my face reading an article in the Los Angeles Times about the slaughtering of Stephon Clark. In the event this story somehow got by you, Stephon Clark is a 22-year old Black man from Sacramento, California who was gunned down - shot at 20 times - by two white police officers in his grandparent's backyard while hol

Walk It Off
You have heard people say, "Walk the pounds away." Or, "Walk off the weight." It's true. Walking does shed unwanted pounds. As an avid walker, I can truly attest to the very real way one can lose weight by making walking a part of your exercise regime. Although I was not drawn to walking to lose weight, I have been walking since 1998. During that time, there was a lot going on in my life. Subsequently, I was advised by my therapist to consider getting a dog because of their c

A Dream Come True
It has happened . . . yet again! I had a dream. I wondered if it was possible. I lifted my dream up to God. And He gave me the courage to bring it to bear. That said, allow me to introduce you to the brand new M Store! Through a lot of hard work and focus, what I wondered about the possibility of has become a reality. Wow! As you visit the M Store and consider the products you might purchase, please remember this about dreams... the mere fact that the idea came to mind and ha

Celebrating Women Everywhere
Today is the 7th day of Women's History Month and what an incredible time in history this is! Women are stepping up. Women are speaking up. Women are finding their courage. Women are exposing lies, uncovering abuse and telling their stories in their own voices--without filters, without translators. And although we as women may not be experiencing the equity we rightfully deserve, don't bet against us, because fierce movement is taking place. Uniting together in unprecedented