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It’s Okay To Be Different

✨Don’t be afraid of being different✨ I am sure this story is not new or uncommon to many but it has taken me until now to share some of what I experienced as a teenager with anyone outside of my immediate family and very close friends. It may have taken me until my 30’s toContinueContinue reading “It’s Okay To Be Different”

Peace!

There are times when I will take peace at any price. As I have matured in age I definitely believe that not all battles are worth winning. Some of them are in our space to help us develop the strength to fight a more worthy battle that is ahead. I tend to pick my battlesContinueContinue reading “Peace!”

My Pageantry Backstory

I have been asked how I ended up competing in pageants, why I decided to do it and how was the experience. . . In 2008 and 2009 my daughter @satkinsongrier competed in the Miss Maryland Teen USA Pageant. One of the directors thought she was my sister and suggested for me to compete inContinueContinue reading “My Pageantry Backstory”

B-52 Bomber from Recycled Materials

One of our favorite places to visit is the Young at Art Museum @youngatartmuseum. It’s a great place for interactive and creative activities for kids of all ages.

Here’s to Smelling the Roses

Hoping you have a great start to your weekend and that you enjoy every moment.

Reach High and Dream Deep!

Be Fearless

Be Fearless in going after your dreams! Whatever your best life means to you, go out and live it to the fullest!

Being the Change You Want To See

As parents we try to shield our children to the best of our ability but there is always instances where they come face to face with the madness of what is being portrayed as the norm and as an okay way of behaving when it is certainly not okay.

Leave Yesterday Behind

We have to be willing to accept that we cannot change what has happened in the past and use it as a learning and growing opportunity. What we can do is be open to using those moments of disappointment and revelations to grow and move forward. . . Be bold in moving forward!