Pinto beans are my FAVORITE beans!!! Growing up beans were a constant in my diet and I grew to hate them. All beans. Pinto beans, lima beans, navy beans, baked beans, kidney beans, pork & beans…. YUCK…. A few years a go, I opened myself back up to beans and enjoy differently from how my […]
Archive for March, 2013
This morning, I found out that Hugh Masekela, one of my art heroes is coming to Detroit next week for a performance. I actually screamed in my head a little. His music, sociopolitical voice, & background are so inspiring. “We Are One” by South African DJ, Black Coffee featuring Hugh Masekela is one of my […]
I was walking in Chelsea on my way to the Chelsea Market for lunch when I spotted this random rose. First thing that came to mind is that there is always something beautiful in the worst situations. It just depends on how you interpret what’s around you. I also wanted to take the rose with […]
Thought I’d make something for me to have a few days this week because I haven’t felt like cooking much theses days. I got a few packs of pinto beans and a pack of red lentils. Needless to say, it will be a gassy week but it’s all good! This recipe has a fair amount […]
I’ve been fascinated by the work of Vivian Maier since her work made it’s way to the internet a few years ago. Talk about a true hidden treasure discovery. I cannot wait until this film is released. Seems like she had quite the secret life.
A few weeks ago, my friend and birch jewelry designer, Heather Fagan of Bettula hit me up because she had a very exciting opportunity to work with Fab.com. My job? To get great photos for her portfolio to make this happen! I own some of Heather’s birch cuffs that I rock during the summer months that I totally […]
I’m no Christian but even when I was, I never really liked gospel music but I do have a few songs that I like for sentimental reasons. While I I’m not into gospel, I do happen to love gospel-house music & have tons of it in my music library. I guess if you put anything […]
Dancing is my favorite form of stress release and this weekend, I danced like no one was looking and got my life right. ————————— “Sometime I disappear, I’m not in the room anymore. Most of the time I look at the floor, I don’t want to make eye contact with anybody. I only see me. […]