The politics and news lately have been anxiety-producing; most especially as a woman in the USA. The social media chatter has been exactly that for many: chatter. It’s become too much; a near constant onslaught of heightened emotions and preconceptions, and pain from past experiences that have come to a head and feel like a […]
For those that know me, I’m forever the poster child for ADD- trying to fit in just one more thing, finish just one tiny task before leaving the house (and inevitably arriving late). I think the fact that I multitask by nature has helped me in situations where I’m suddenly forced to change direction. Now, […]
I went to a friend’s mom’s visitation last night. I only knew my friend there- but knew stories about her mom. I got there and was pleasantly surprised to find a room of smiling, mostly happy, engaged people talking and sharing stories. It was beautiful- this honoring of her mom amidst lovely connection from the […]
It’s no secret I love Wyclef Jean’s music and connect to it. Somehow, a Haitian immigrant’s music, lyrics and sound touch the soul of this granddaughter of a Russian immigrant. We have very little in common culturally, he’s a Haitian-American raised in Haiti and the projects of NYC and New Jersey; I moved around the […]
We just returned from a much-needed trip to Jamaica without the kids. Jamaica has been a part of our relationship since the first time we met– Scotty bought me a Red Stripe the first night we met. A year or so later, he surprised me with a trip to Jamaica to propose– on a pier […]
It’s no secret that St. Louis has been in the news a lot the past few years. Friends in other cities and countries see images of protests and warzone-like scenarios with tear gas, fire, protesters and police lines and have asked if we’re okay. It’s puzzling to me since despite the actually small interruptions and […]
Finding your moxie isn’t always easy. I struggled yesterday, and am today a bit. I have the remnants of a cold and was feeling exhausted yesterday afternoon and laid down to rest my eyes after my oldest got home from school. About half an hour into my not-so-restful nap, my phone started to vibrate incessantly. […]
Holidays tend to promise warmth, comfort food and togetherness as the main attraction, but I’m pretty sure the sideshow Anxiety likes to tag along unannounced every time. Tucked into Anxiety’s pockets are surprises like, “Toddler Tantrum on the MainStage”, “Surprise appearance by Ignorant Relative with Addiction Issues” with “Awkward Interactions Galore” as the soundtrack. I […]
Part of the beauty of being a graphic designer is never signing your work.There’s safety in never having to admit to having designed a horse food coupon, or a lingerie site for Russian mail order brides…both of which I can say are unfortunately in my list of things I’ve had to design as a new […]
It’s finally here! After nearly a year of brainstorming, self-doubt, occasional bursts of fleeting confidence and plenty of scrapped ideas, getmymoxie.com is becoming a reality today! As a busy mom to two daughters and having watched countless women inspire me through small acts of kindness, care and humor, I felt that there had to be […]