Know Your Worth: Why You Don’t Have to Settle for Bum Behavior Have you ever dated someone and realized, no matter how hard you try or how long you stick it out, they’re just a bum? At first, it’s a hard pill to swallow—this person can’t step up in the…
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What Juneteenth Means to Me
I’ll never forget the day. It was July 1, 2013, and I found myself in the heart of Paramaribo, Suriname celebrating Keti Koti, the day Suriname commemorates the abolishment of slavery from the Dutch. I’m standing in the town square in a sea of people packed so tight cars could…
Trying the Midwest’s Only Goan Restaurant
How long has it been since I’ve known about this upscale gastropub of a place centered in the hub of Chicago’s nightlife? A while, but like most places, the hype does not cut it for me. I like to see if places last and Bar Goa is one of them.
Snowed In? Guess I’ll Conquer the Chaos and Declutter
Winter Blues, Where? It’s finally snowing like the fluffy crisp snow that you’re supposed to see on Christmas morning, but you know global warming has made January the ultimate snowy month. It’s a beautiful Sunday morning and all I can think about is going outside to play in the snow,…
Fall Girl Dinner: Sweet Potato Macaroni and Cheese
I don’t know what to call this dinner. But it did what needed to be done. A baked sweet potato turned pasta sauce was not on my fall bingo card, but it happened, and I am here to share it. Now, when James Hemings, chef to President Thomas Jefferson perfected…
HOW TO CONSUME LESS Social Media AND LIVE MORE
As years go on I find it harder and harder to remove social media from my every minute life. At times it consumes me to a point where I have to snap myself back into reality. With apps like Tiktok, they have become the catalyst for the endless film of…
3 Unforgettable Flavors: My Food Adventure in the Dominican Republic
Delicious meals during my time at the Margaritaville resort in Punta Cana.
Is Climate Change Killing Happy Hour?
There Comes A Time In Our Lives when reality sets in, and we must come to terms with it. As I’ve entered my bougie era, where disposable income meets acquired taste, I have this little obsession called Happy Hour oysters. Within the last 30 days I have dined with my…