Okay, Now what?
Listen, I don't care what anybody says, the American media is a mess and people are really crazy! Like I for real just watched real life that was way more strange than anything anyone could've
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Navigating a New World
I’ve canceled all trips for 2020 except for a small handful of cruises. Let’s just be honest, the Coronavirus has kicked my a$$. I’ve cried, I’ve screamed, I’ve eaten, and then I focused on the
Read More »What you MUST know before you go to South Africa
South Africa is a great place to learn about the past from Nelson Mandela to the harmonies of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. And of course, with the political reformations that have taken place in Modern times,
Read More »Amerra, It’s been a month and we are both over it!!!
My Dearest Amerra, Today is Friday, April 10th, 2020. It has been 4 weeks since I last wrote to you. Things have quickly gone from bad to worse. Gatherings of any kind are no longer
Read More »Anniversary during the epedimic
Stay-at-home orders issued. Restaurants are closed to dining in. Beaches are closed. Parks are closed. There will be no date night. Coronavirus is on the loose and the plan is to stay inside. Everybody.
Read More »An Open Letter to My Granddaughter about the week the world went crazy
Dear Amerra, Today is Friday, March 13, 2020. You are 4 years old and you and your mom are staying with Pop-Pop and me for a few months. Originally, it was supposed to be a
Read More »Travel Ideas for South Africa
Cape Town. Johannesburg. African Safari. Beautiful Diverse Culture. Surfing. Swimming with Sharks. Breathtaking Views. And so much more! This is South Africa. And South Africa
Read More »Mardi Gras in New Orleans, from an outsider’s perspective
I was young when I married Pop-Pop. I wasn’t able to legally purchase or consume alcohol so my first experience with New Orleans (his hometown) was all about family and food. We didn’t visit the
Read More »Sometimes you gotta celebrate yourself! Happy Black History Month
"And then every fear I had was silently put to rest. And at the right time, I found myself surrounded by the right people. And when I needed motivation or inspiration, it appeared before me
Read More »Vacation and Wellness, my experience in Mexico
Have you ever felt like you really needed a break? Have you ever felt emotionally and physically drained? Have you ever been sick and tired, both literally and figuratively? Do you sometimes think to yourself
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