August is a time when many of us are trying to maximize the last days of summer. Food plays an important part of our summertime activities – family reunions, barbecues, maybe even a romantic rendezvous over sorbet and fresh... read more
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Some of my fondest memories of spending time …
Some of my fondest memories of spending time with family are the many summer barbecues, especially the annual “End of Summer Family Picnic” at Aunt Patsy’s house on her sprawling and lush property in southern... read more
Breathe…it seems so simple, but most of us …
Breathe…it seems so simple, but most of us are having difficulty breathing. That is part of why yoga is so helpful for many people, because much of its focus and foundation is on breathing…a deep inhale and a deep exhale,... read more
Come to London for the summer! It’s my home…
Come to London for the summer! It’s my home, but it’s also a terrifically exciting holiday destination, and can be catered to family, honeymooners, 50th Wedding anniversary, you name it… The list of things to do is... read more
Ever since I was a little my dad always told …
Ever since I was a little my dad always told me that “life is about choices, so be very mindful of what your choose.” And later my manager Vincent Cirrincione told me that “life is choice driven” he was referring to... read more
I started reading the work of Pema Chodron 10…
I started reading the work of Pema Chodron 10 years ago. From the first time I read about the philosophy of Buddhism I knew that that was where my soul could find a home. I have never met Pema, but her writing is formative... read more
Sticks and Stones What a big lie, “Sticks …
Sticks and Stones
What a big lie, “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Yes, sticks and stones can cause us physical harm if thrown at us, but without a doubt words can slay a person’s... read more
Mothers Day is coming soon and I am a Mother …
I am a Mother first….first before anything. Being a Mother keeps me grounded
in this crazy business. Being a Mother is the best part of me!!
I have been a Mom now for 15 years and I know what unconditional... read more
My mother is my strength. She is the most be…
My mother is my strength. She is the most beautiful person inside and out. Her patience and knowledge is so vast…I can only hope to have that one day. I credit my success to her. (Photo credit: Essence.com)
This Mothers Day I sent my Mum flowers, and w…
This Mothers Day I sent my Mum flowers, and when she received them she texted “…they made my day”. Your own Motherhood is beyond anything I could have been capable of. You tower over by miles. Celebrations”.... read more
“In Search Of My Mother’s Garden, I Found…
“In Search Of My Mother’s Garden, I Found My Own” -Alice Walker
Mother’s Day is a loaded holiday for many people. Television advertisements bombard us, asking: “What are you doing for your mother? Where are... read more
A little help along the way is worth remember…
A little help along the way is worth remembering. When I first moved to California to pursue my career, my cousin Demetrice and her son Bobby let my son and I stay with them. I had only $700 and she paid the rest to help... read more
I was going to do a 60-city tour for my last …
I was going to do a 60-city tour for my last album, but it got canceled, I was so mad that it would look like I let down my fans. However that same year the fairs across the country said I could perform with them, and all my... read more
The old adage “April showers bring May flow…
The old adage “April showers bring May flowers” connects with the month of April birthing this Spring season, but what will this Spring birth in you? This season is making me think of the millions of Americans who do not... read more
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