We are Yoruba and proudly so. And in our culture, children are gifts from God and names MATTER! I celebrated Ruth’s arrival. Yoruba children have some of the most beautiful names in the world .A child name’s tells a story. For example it could signify family circumstances either at birth or before the child is born. Religion and family traditions can also play a role in the name selection. Typically, the ceremony is held on the 7th day of…
I recently visited San Francisco and had the opportunity to check out this cool spot off of market street. It is not a place I would typically visit because it is in the heart of the tourist area and as a former San Franciscan, I avoid the spots where tourists gather like a plague. Ippudo is located on 18 Yerba Buena Ln. It is a ramen restaurant; although there are other offerings on the menu, if you aren’t there for…
Words matter both literally and figuratively. I want Ruth to not only love words and languages but to have a mastery of them. Some loves are instinctual and some loves have to be cultivated. If genetics have anything to do with it, Ruth will love learning. She will love words. She will love books. But to support and expand her love of words, I plan to do a bit of cultivation. I am exposing her to books, poetry, music, theater…
Baby Ruth has already been on 3 cross country flights. Her first flight was when she was 10 days old. We flew from San Francisco (where she was born) to Pittsburgh (where I was going to spend the bulk of my maternity leave). All of our flights have been relatively stress free thanks to advanced planning and some smart tips. Here are a few of my tips for a less stressful journey. Space is your friend. If you can afford…
No trip to San Francisco would be complete without a visit to my former neighborhood: The Mission. On this trip, I decided to take Baby Ruth to see the “Chata” Mural. Carlos “Kookie” Gonzalez is the artist behind the “Chata” mural. The mural depicts a neighborhood legend who was a popular radio host and DJ named Micaela “Chata” Gutierrez, In 2013, she passed away after battling liver cancer. The mural has its origins in the design of a fundraising flyer…
I am a sucker for a good museum. Recently, Baby Ruth and I visited her hometown of San Francisco, California. I decided to check out two museums that had opened after I moved away from the city by the bay. First and foremost, if you are looking for some intellectual stimulation or discourse, these aren’t your museums. If you are looking for sweetness, color, fun and giggles, then check out both of these places next time you are in in…
About Moi
I'm a proud bougie Black girl with a insatiable wanderlust and a wicked sense of fashion. I chase waterfalls and dance in puddles. My mantra is, "If you ain't thriving, you ain't living right!" So come thrive with me.