Netflix's Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker

I don’t need a guide to stay at home during the Coronavirus pandemic.  I’m doing my part to help flatten the curve. How?  By limiting non-essential social gatherings and outings. Instead, I’ve ventured out only for long walks in my neighborhood, revisited homemade soup recipes, and finally enjoyed some streaming services: the best binge, Netflix’s new […]

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The 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show: Riviera Holiday

I missed last year’s annual showcase of fresh blooms in Philadelphia.  Why?  I was knee-deep in planning and celebrating International Women’s Day at the Athleta in Harrisburg on March 8. This year, I made it to the 2020 Philly Flower Show, featuring Mediterranean royalty and exotic gardens. Last Thursday was the perfect day to take […]

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Coronavirus, Facts You Need To Know

While seasonal influenza (flu) viruses typically detected year-round in the United States. Flu viruses are most common during the cough and cold season from October to April.  In December 2019, health authorities found a new viral illness, the Coronavirus, in Wuhan, China. Today, let’s cover this novel Coronavirus, facts you need to know.

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James Baldwin 2024 Black History Month Doodle

Google jumped on Black History recognition this year with a search trend when analyzing the “most searched” speech in America. Please keep reading to get all the deets, but for now, I must say I can’t get enough of Google’s moving Black History Month commercial.

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Top Of The Rock at the iconic Rockefeller Center

Are you looking for a quick and fun getaway? NYC is a must-see tourist destination, with many destinations like the famous commercial intersection and Times Square. Little did I realize that the Theatre District is located within this hub. I just wanted to see a Broadway play. Stay tuned; let me tell you about my […]

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Women's Heart Health: What You Need To Know

I hate to start with the staggering statistics that heart disease affects about 44 million U.S. women. But I am. According to the American Heart Association, women are two times more likely to die than men within the first few weeks of a heart attack. I want to dive into Women’s Heart Health: What you […]

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I'm Boldly Channeling The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

I’m boldly channeling The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Why! The theme for the first 2020 group post of the Magnificent Eight is styling vintage accessories in a modern way. I thought The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel would be a fun way to capture retro style.

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Blog Anniversary Subscriber Giveaway

IMG_4218.JPG MLK Day marked seven years of blogging at The Age of Grace.  I’m ready to celebrate with a Blog Anniversary Subscriber Giveaway — a first since the email list instituted last year. Many of you know I have worked full-time as a pharmaceutical sales specialist for the last 22 years. However, I started blogging […]

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