Let’s have the courage to care. Choose hope and resilience. I know, a odd statement maybe, but so true as we have become afraid and some have given up in this daunting mess of untruths and unbearable lawlessness, a pandemic run wild, grappling with unbelievable death and economic strife. So I just wanted to share the elusive obvious that we can ‘do’ during this time of upside down. Though we are all feeling some version of unsettled, anxiety and/or depression, on a spectrum o

Cinnamon Viewers, Do you feel the importance of your own start up business? Or Is your 9-5 job, the better option that fulfills your monthly expenses? I have been around for 25 years now and never thought about launching a business, UNTIL NOW! I am determined to explore my passion more than ever. I am terrified because I do not want to fail; however, I understand that failing is a part of life and it allows one to learn . I have proved my worth working a 9-5; but now, I want

The stressors of everyday life can have a profound effect of our lives. With the looming presidential election, unstable economy, raising unemployment and our new friend COVID-19 things can seem to spiral out of control very quickly. How does one deal with all this stress and still maintain a level of sanity? That is not a question that can be easily answered because when stress hits it can affect one mentally, physically, spiritually and psychosocially. Stress is defined as

Pretender There are a bunch of bills, but you cannot pay them all on time. Unable to cope you put the bills out of sight - but they are not out of mind. How to fix it Don’t psych yourself out by focusing on the big picture. Get a few smaller bills and pay them this week. That will make you feel more in control and motivate you to deal with the rest, says Maggie Baker PhD, psychologist and author of Crazy About Money. “Tackle your larger debts by calling creditors and working

Fall. Autumn. Two different names that describe one season. Here in the south, summers are very hot and humid, so when fall comes around it sometimes comes as a drastic change in temperature. Nonetheless a lot of people look forward to fall, myself included. It is what we call hoodie and jacket weather. The time to start bringing out some of the fall/ winter items that we have stacked away once spring and summer has passed. The current time of year is called the September equ

Growth- a word that has many definitions, one of them being ‘the process of developing or maturing physically, mentally, or spiritually.’ Every process in life requires growth, whether it be the process of bringing a life into this world or becoming a better person. In some, aspect’s growth is inevitable, but it isn’t always comfortable. You might be thinking, ‘what do you mean?’ Maybe you have heard or maybe you have never heard of this phrase, but in all truth in order for

Well-being... The dictionary defines this term as the state of being comfortable, healthy or happy. The year of 2020, one could argue, has disrupted one, if not more than one of these categories. Well-being could be a balance of all three. Regardless, one's wellness and well-being is very important. Yale University is offering a free course called 'The Science of Well-Being'. It is said that participants will gain skills in happiness, savoring, meditation and gratitude. Visi

Life has a way of coming full circle, particularly in regards to caring for the elderly and our loved ones.  Many major decisions are pondered as we, the children, must navigate what is best for our parents as well as our own immediate families. Do we utilize respite care so that a health provider can come into our homes to care for our loved one or do we choose an assisted living facility or nursing home? There are many things to be taken into consideration,especially if you

Ingredients: 3/4 cup of Cocoa powder, sifted 1/2 cup of granulated sugar 1/3 cup packed of dark brown sugar Pinch of Salt 1 cup of whole milk 2 cups of heavy cream 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Directions: In a medium bowl whisk together the cocoa, sugars and salt. Add the milk and beat using a hand mixer on low speed or whisk, until the sugars, cocoa, and salt are dissolved. Stir or whisk in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture in a "freezer-safe" con

It is an amazing adventure to watch vegetables grow in your garden. First time tomatoes shown in the development stage. It was the first harvest that made a tasty summer salad with tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and Italian dressing (pinch salt & pepper). #gardening #vegetablegarden #firsttimegardeners . . . #cinnamonview

STAY or STRAY? In my area of town, COVID-19 numbers are high. It is one of the hardest hit areas in the surrounding ATL communities. Do you enjoy driveway happy hours and patio/deck socials. Enjoy socials in the home too. The size of the group shrinks from 10 to 6 persons. People must spread out. By now we all know the drill. DO NOT BE A MASKHOLE!! . . . #familygatherings #laborday #cinnamonview

“Your hair is beautiful!” – A simple compliment that could put a smile on anyone’s face. The truth is no one person’s hair is the exact same. It is the minuet differences that make us all our own unique persons. There are many different styles one can wear their hair in. Some styles work better for certain hair types, while others do not. However, when it comes to completely natural hair – hair with no chemical alteration – the process of understanding how to properly care fo

Excerpt from Senator Kamala Harris' acceptance speech for the Democratic Party nomination for Vice President. She speaks about learning the importance of family, that which you are born into and the extended family that molded her to be conscious and compassionate and to see the world beyond herself. . . . #cinnamonview

The year of 2020 has definitely been one for the books; an interesting year to say the least. We all waited for summer to get here, and it came with all its heat and humidity. Heat in the south, is a different breed of heat and I truly do not think anyone grows accustomed to the heat. So how does one stay cool? Drink more water? Maybe, water is very essential. Have you ever thought about the clothing that you wear? I can tell you, it definitely can make a huge difference on k

Let’s vote and have the courage to care. Choose to hope and vote. I know, a odd statement maybe, but so true as we have become afraid and some have given up in this daunting mess of untruths and unbearable lawlessness, a pandemic run wild, grappling with unbelievable death and economic strife. So I just wanted to share the elusive obvious that we can ‘do’ during this time of upside down. Though we are all feeling some version of unsettled, anxiety and/or depression, on a spec

#BLM #BlackLivesMatter . . . #cinnamonview

In March-June 2020, African Americans were disgusted with the atrocities against their men and women. The rallies began as Black Lives Matter and it continues. The 45th has made it clear by his comments that he supports hate crimes. He has openly regarded these as decent people (KKK, neo-nazis, and other white supremacist groups). Today, we stand to encourage spending at Black owned businesses only. As consumers, we have tremendous spending power in this country. Let's unite

In Galveston, Texas, the slaves were not aware that two and a half years (2 1/2 years) earlier the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln. On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves from the bondage of involuntary servitude. Juneteenth was celebrated by African Americans in Texas because it is the date they discovered their freedom. Other states have come to acknowledge the historical importance of the celebration. In the United

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Here we are in the United States with limited COVID test kits and limited supplies of critical equipment i.e. N95 masks, ventilators, etc. to fight a pandemic. Are we living in in Cookalacapapa or the United States? Who knew 81 days ago (January 20), our daily lives would feel this way. Industries have shut down with no opening date in sight; it is insurmountable on too many levels. The federal,and state and local agencies, schools, colleges, churches, malls, boutiques, barb