This is the second of three posts about being the daughter of a narcissistic mother. The first post is HERE. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. A Play in Three Acts by Sarah O’Brien. Act Two: The Bad | Mother’s Day 2009, New York City | My mother died two years ago and she […]
Marlene O’Brien, Jamaica Beauty Queen, Dies at 83
Marlene O’Brien, Jamaica Beauty Queen, Dies at 83 Prologue: I am writing this post in the hours before my mother, Marlene Milnes-Fenton O’Brien, has died. Her death is eminent and I need to get my words out. She has been ill with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for a very long time. There are four […]
My Covid Survival Kit
2020 has been a year. Amirite? Yeah I am. Dealing with COVID-19 has forced me to scrutinize almost every aspect of my life. I’ve paused and pondered about how to safely and effectively manage every aspect of our lives, our home, and our livelihoods. Some decisions were made after thinking very carefully, and other decisions […]
Best Books of 2020
The Best Books of 2020! It is time to start shopping for yourself or for someone on your gift-giving list. This blog post is dedicated to my fellow book lovers with whom I share a passion to read. Today, I want to share a list of the best books of 2020 in each of the […]
Ultimate Fall Bucket List
ultimate fall bucket list Hey everyone! Happy first day of fall, otherwise known as my favorite season of the year! It’s hard for me to pinpoint why I love autumn so much, the reasons are too numerous. You know you are in good company when your favorite time of the year has its very own […]
