Wellness
Month: February 2016
Travel
It’s OK to Travel Alone
By Lashawnda Becoats
This year, I went to Amsterdam to see the world-famous rainbow-colored tulips at Keukenhof Gardens. They were everything I imagined. I loved Amsterdam, but Brussels was the star of this story.
There would be no story if two of my girlfriends hadn’t backed out on our planned trip to Jamaica more than a decade ago.…
2016 March/April
One Hard Lesson
In my 20s, buying Coach handbags, Nine West shoes and Bulova watches made me happy. I had to be the first woman in my crew with the latest trend.
When I was happy, I shopped. When I wasn’t happy, I shopped.…
Wellness
Lessons From My Mother
By Christina Christian
My mother use to say “You must do better than I did.” As I reflect on my mother’s use of this expression, it was evident that the pain and struggle of her own experience was one that she did not want her children to know.…
Finance
Financial Documents Every Woman Should Have
By Marsha H. Barnes
How many of us can say with confidence that our financial documents are safeguarded, neat and within arm’s reach? Or are you a part of the other group, with trails of bank statements, a years’ worth of paycheck stubs and aged credit reports crumpled in the bottom of your purse?…
Wellness
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
By Iris Hunter
Do you get the recommended “quantity” of hours of sleep per night, only to wake up feeling as though you didn’t get enough “quality” sleep?
If so, then you are not alone. There are countless individuals who currently suffer from the lack of sleep and/or the lack of quality sleep.…
Wellness
Dad’s Hunting Sparks Medical Career
By Dr. Paula Newsome
My dad was an avid hunter, but he would not take me hunting because I was a girl. Our bonding time involved me helping him clean his catch. While we eviscerated squirrels and rabbits, I became fascinated with cleaning the animals and learning the parts of the animals.…