Some people talk about “putting on your big girl panties” when you’re nervous or face a challenge. For me, that means putting on my sankofa bracelet, a gift from my father. The symbol is an ostrich reaching back for its egg.A dear Ghanian friend taught me that in “twi”, one of the native languages of Ghana, “sankofa” literally …
Whoa! There is so much going on in this mosaic tile that I spotted in Málaga, Spain. First up – the compass rose smack dab in the field of blue. Also known as a wind rose or rose of the winds this symbol indicates the four cardinal directions. Look at any compass, map, or nautical chart …
Several years ago I hit a one of those big life milestones…you know, the kind where you add a zero to your chronological age. Yes, I’m a bit vain so you’re not getting any more details than that. 😉 Anyway, to mark the passage into a new phase of my life, I resolved to walk …
We’re living in a time of tremendous upheaval — a global pandemic, widespread economic distress, and urgent calls for social justice and structural changes. With everything in flux these days and months, many of us are taking a good hard look at our lives. From where I sit, aligning your life, work and relationships with …
Want to dig in and plant the seeds of the next phase in your life journey? Then take a cue from Mother Nature with these three tips for building and nurturing a life you love. Prepare Your Foundation Ask any seasoned gardener and they’ll tell you it’s all about the soil. Rich, healthy earth makes …
What’s it like over there in Turkey? People ask me that question a lot. They ask when they find out that my husband is Turkish. Or when I talk about spending the summer with our kids in Turkey. Or when I mention that I’m going there for work. Or when some Hollywood starlet says something …
