Last night, the Diamante Arts & Cultural Center welcomed the public to Afrolatinidad: An Art Exhibition with artists Jose Manuel Cruz and Miguel Brown. The exhibit was the first of four events, over the next month, celebrating Afrolatinidad.
Read MoreHaving a puppy is a special, but usually rare event in most people’s lives and because of that, it is easy to forget how much work they can be. Puppies conjure a unique mixture of emotions that range from total delight to abject exasperation, all while simply being themselves. I’ve had the privilege to work with numerous families and their puppies, and over time, I’ve noticed a trend in common questions or concerns when people call me for help. Here are the top 4.
Read MoreGrowing up, I always loved staying in hotels when going on vacation. I enjoyed the novelty of visiting new places and any change of scenery I could experience. About a decade ago, I began to stay in Airbnbs instead of hotels thanks to the privacy and one-of-a-kind aspect they offer. Eventually, I became interested in hosting my own Airbnbs, mainly because I love to decorate and provide great experiences for people. In 2019, I became a realtor and took a course that taught me how to become a short-term rental host.
Read MoreIf you look up the word “dogged”…you will see its very definition is “Unrelenting Persistence.” Some of you are undoubtedly saying with a sigh… “Yep, that is my dog”. And here is the irony in that…we humans purposely bred for heightened levels of that very trait…persistence…for hundreds if not thousands of years. But first let’s go to where it came from, the wolf.
Read MoreThe other day, I was asked to share an unanticipated aspect of losing a parent, “something they never tell you.” The subject hit me odd at first. There’s no doubt that endless volumes have been written on losing a loved one. Most of what has been covered for millennia, is about dealing with the emotions of hurt, anger, sadness, fear, depression, anxiety - along with hope, love, and letting go.
Read MoreAnother long summer is coming to an end, and this momma is READY! Don't get me wrong. We've had a lot of fun. There was swim season, concerts, Durham Bulls games, and too much ice cream. There was a trip to the mountains, and a trip to the beach. We went for walks, and hikes, and tried to soak up all the summer sun.
Read MoreYou’d never know it by looking at her now, but Lurin Carlin wasn’t always the most “food conscious”.
About 10 years ago, when she was newly married and spending time with her in-laws, Lurin realized her husband’s family stuck to a pretty “clean” diet. Completely organic, ton of fruits and vegetables. This was a foreign concept to Lurin, and she took a pass on cleaning up her poor diet for a while. Her mother-in-law, however, really encouraged her to cut sugar and processed foods from her daily meals.
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