Old lady energy and attitude (OLE/OLA) the good, the bad, and the funny — Although I don’t look it, I have old lady attitude (OLA) and old lady energy (OLE). I’m 45+ and while most people are shocked by how young I look in comparison to my age, the OLA and OLE are in full effect. I tried to fight it! I’ve even been…

August/September call for submissions — GFC — Grown Folks Conversation is now an open publication and we’re seeking writers, editors, and stories about life, love, and everything in between for people who are 40+. We’re looking for stories from seasoned voices and perspectives for our first issue on August 15th. Here are this issue’s writing…

Some advice: Not all parent meetings have to be from 3–6 p.m., and most can be via Zoom — School is about to start, and I know most educators are hopeful and optimistic about the new academic year. As a former K-12 teacher, I remember looking at my list of students with a tinge of excitement and nervousness from the previous year. Back in the day, I would have…

From Prep to Plate -we’ve got you covered for all your holiday meal needs — with pet tips, too — It’s Holiday Season 2022 and now the world is back to the new normal and most of us are going to be hosting or at least expected to make and take a dish to a family gathering. While I call this The Ultimate Thanksgiving Guide, it actually can be used…

GFC just turned 3 and we’re celebrating with a Write-N-Brunch — Greetings GFC Family and Friends, First and foremost, thank you for all your support and readership! Did you know that Grown Folk Conversations aka GFC is celebrating our 3rd year on Medium? Now, we’re an open publication and have a Write-In Series. …

When comedy gets serious — race, privilege — getting called out isn’t cancel culture it’s just life — I love comedy and I hate cancel culture, but this recent Twitter storm involving Sarah Silverman and sweet, Mrs. Holly Robinson Peete (of all people) has stirred up pictures of Sarah in Blackface and some racially insensitive skits. This has dredged up the topic of white women attacking Black…