At the beginning of COVID-19, I started writing a daily gratitude list for a class assignment. My first entry was on March 24, 2020 and is listed below: Having my mom and daughter under one roof My family and loved ones I’m able to work from home without much fear of being laid off MyContinue reading “Attitude of Gratitude”
Author Archives: aashabenton
A binge list for the statewide freeze
From November 18 to December 2, Oregon will be in a statewide Two-Week Freeze to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19 across Oregon. These risk reduction measures are critical in limiting the spread of COVID-19, reducing risk in communities more vulnerable to serious illness and death, and helping conserve hospital capacity so that all OregoniansContinue reading “A binge list for the statewide freeze”
BLACK AND LOCAL.
Drink Mamey https://drinkmamey.com/ Go Girl Ride https://www.gogirlride.com/ I just wanted to highlight two businesses that I encountered this week. I went to Drink Mamey and purchased some yummy juice, a smoothie and a flower bouquet. I also received my Go Girl Ride safety kit in the mail. I am so honored to experience so muchContinue reading “BLACK AND LOCAL.”
Divine Direction
One of my recent devotionals highlights a practice that I would like to share from Divine Direction: 7 Decisions that will Change Your Life by Craig Groeschel “One of the best decisions you can make when you’re feeling an impulse or facing a high-stakes dilemma is the decision to stop. Take a time-out. Pray forContinue reading “Divine Direction”
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH GRACIE
Gracie Evelyn (Paden) Mason is originally from Arkansas. She is currently in her late 80’s. She moved to Portland, Oregon in the 1950s following in the steps of her older brother. Gracie worked as a nurse and eventually went back to school and obtained her Bachelors in Education from Portland State University. Gracie enjoyed beingContinue reading “QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH GRACIE”
OUR FAVORITE THINGS OF OCTOBER 2020
Aasha’s favorite things of OCTOBER: 1. LOLA natural tampons https://www.mylola.com/2. Fenty hydrating foundation https://www.fentybeauty.com/3. Plants here are a few recommendations in Portland: http://www.birdsandbeespdx.com/ https://ariumbotanicals.com/ https://www.lowes.com/4. Homemade Green smoothies5. FaceTime (especially with my nephew Lucas) Darcell’s favorite things of OCTOBER: 1. Herbneden Soap https://www.herbneden.com/2. Formosa YAY Mochi Assortment 3-pack -Costco https://www.costco.com/formosa-yay-mochi-assortment-3-pack.product.100664004.html3. Homemade Red Lobster Pina Colada DippingContinue reading “OUR FAVORITE THINGS OF OCTOBER 2020”
Photo Scavenger Hunt
Being in quarantine has taken a toll on me. I was so used to being able go where ever I wanted, when I wanted and with whoever I wanted. This shift has changed how I interact and how I spend my time. My mother (Darcell) and I have been motivating each other to go outContinue reading “Photo Scavenger Hunt”
82 DAYS LEFT AND COUNTING
An Inclusive Rideshare for the PDX Community is on its way with your help! I don’t know about you but I have had some unpleasant and sometimes scary rideshares. Go Girl Ride is trying to help. I looked on their fundraiser website and found this information that I wanted to share: The Problem: Women andContinue reading “82 DAYS LEFT AND COUNTING”
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH METICIA
Meticia Ball, Indigenous mama, wife, and youth worker. She is a lover of honey lavender ice cream, music, decorating, fashion, Earth Day and trying to be a better human and plant lady each day. She is striving to break the cycle of historical trauma within and for herself as well as for her son (Lucas),Continue reading “QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH METICIA”
Poetry by Aasha
I decided to share some poetry that I wrote recently. I have been having a lot of feelings lately and one way I express myself is with words. I hope you enjoy. SEPTEMBER 24And you want me to keep on….Keep smilingGive you my radianceGive you my graceGive you my ideas while you rewrap them asContinue reading “Poetry by Aasha”
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