Tag: holiday

Aren’t You Sick of Black Friday? How About Having a Rainbow Friday Instead?

November 29, 2024

Photo by Katie Rainbow 🏳️‍🌈 on Unsplash I’ve never been a big fan of Black Friday. I really objected to the days when stores used to open Thanksgiving evening, which I just thought was terrible for the workers, but I think that died with COVID and hasn’t returned, thank goodness. And I never believed the story that it … More Aren’t You Sick of Black Friday? How About Having a Rainbow Friday Instead?

See You at the TCSL Bazaar in Morrisville NC this Sunday, November 12

November 10, 2023

For those of you who are within driving distance of the Triangle NC area, BlissFullU will be participating in a Holiday Bazaar this Sunday ,November 12, from 12-4 PM at the Four Points by Sheraton RDU Hotel at 1200 Claren Circle, Morrisville NC 27560. I will be there selling and autographing the first book published … More See You at the TCSL Bazaar in Morrisville NC this Sunday, November 12

Happy Juneteenth 2023

June 19, 2023

I have mixed emotions today, as represented by two of my heroes: Marianne Williamson and Cory Booker. I first read Marianne’s comments on Juneteenth from her daily newsletter TRANSFORM with Marianne Williamson. Marianne encourages us to open our hearts to experience the horror and pain of the truth of our country’s history of enslaving Black people. … More Happy Juneteenth 2023

July 4th Thoughts from US Senator Cory Booker: “If America hasn’t broken your heart, you don’t love her enough.”

July 6, 2022

Wow! If that isn’t a true quote, not just about America, but about everyone and everything I’ve ever loved, I don’t know what is! If you are not familiar with Senator Booker, he is an African American and former mayor of Newark who is now a US Senator for New Jersey. Long-time readers know that … More July 4th Thoughts from US Senator Cory Booker: “If America hasn’t broken your heart, you don’t love her enough.”

Meatless Monday, 4th of July Edition: Red, White, and Blue Chilled Soups

July 4, 2022

OK, so maybe it’s more like orange, white, and purple… Still, this will be the healthy and delicious centerpiece of our July 4th celebrations, or at least the eating part of the holiday. This are three chilled soups, all made with just-picked fruits or vegatables from…you guessed it, the FARMERS MARKET! The first is a … More Meatless Monday, 4th of July Edition: Red, White, and Blue Chilled Soups

Meatless Monday, Juneteenth Edition…Or, Lessons from African American Cooking

June 21, 2022

If you read my Celebrating Summer post, you know this is one of a series of posts about recent celebrations. But I’m starting with this one because it was actually on a Meatless Monday. I’m not an African American, so Juneteenth has only recently become one of my regular holidays. So I don’t have a … More Meatless Monday, Juneteenth Edition…Or, Lessons from African American Cooking

Celebrating Summer

June 21, 2022

I know, it’s been forever since I’ve posted. I’ve just been working a lot and had a bunch of stuff to take care of at home and just other general life stuff. But the school year is coming to an end and so my workload is diminishing. Plus, I LOVE celebrations, and this week has … More Celebrating Summer