Urbanbushwoman

LATEST ARTICLES ( 162 )

• Synergy Chronicles: Zumba a La Charmaine

  

  Ladies and gentlemen I have found the hottest Zumba class in Columbia (granted I haven’t been to any other classes so I don’t have any other points of reference... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• My Little Epiphany During My Big Race

  

  I finished my fifth half marathon today in Brooklyn, New York. It was EPIC if I can use that tired old word for a moment. When I run my mind runs too. Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Synergy Chronicles: Update

  Hey there!! So I’ve been going to Synergy Women’s Fitness in Columbia for a little over three weeks now and I think I’m liking this gym. How do I know? For... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Urban Bushwoman- the Reluctant Tree Hugger

  

  Well, well, well. Another fine mess I’ve gotten myself into. So this is another instance of me acting without thinking it through. Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• The Best News I’ve Heard All Week

  Soooo let’s see. We’ve had the Donald ‘Big Balls’ Sterling White Sheet Parade. The RepubliCANTs rejecting the minimum wage bill (not surprising but still... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Them Bones!!! Osteoporosis Awareness Month

  

  Learn all you can about osteoporosis. Courtesy of American Recall Center Good bye April! Hello May! I look forward to more sunny days, more blooming flowers, an... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Who Needs Men? I Do

  

  A friend of mine posted this picture on Facebook and got a flurry of comments rolling. Her comment went a little like this:I’m self motivated, a self starter an... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Synergy Chronicles: My First Spin Class

  

  Well I decided to try a class yesterday. I haven’t been on the gym scene in more than a decade so classes have most definitely changed. Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Hello Synergy! Nice to Meet You!

  

  Have you met Synergy Women’s Fitness?? Why didn’t y’all tell me that this place existed before now? O to the M to the G! Let me dish for a minute.I attended a... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• What Obama Isn’t “Doing” For Black People

  

  Sooooo I gotta little pissed when I read a particular Facebook post yesterday regarding my President not doing enough for Black people (Note to self: avoid all... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Get On the Green Scene Tomorrow at the Howard County Green Fest

  

  I’m not exactly a tree hugger but any chance I get to learn more about how to preserve the environment and stay healthy, I lend an ear. Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Things That Make Me Shake My Head: Low Voter Turn Out

  

  DC. DC. DC. Another Democratic primary has come to an end and my friends in DC are divided when it comes to the results. Sadly, this election season is marred... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Ken Ulman Aka The Ho Co Health Hero

  

  Say what you want about our County Executive (and I know you will) but I have noticed something about him over the years. He takes health in Howard County... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Get The Scoop On Leafy Greens!

  Urban Bushwoman:Just thought I would share this post with you guys. You know how much I love healthy stuff. 😊 Originally posted on Eat well, Live well:... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• How Do You Make a Tough Decision?

  

  I’ve been presented with an opportunity this past week that looks and feels like a golden ticket. I am really, really, really, excited about it y’all. Really. Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Things That Make Me Shake My Head: Building a Website

  Just a quick note. I’m in the process of building a website for my writing career right now. It’s not for traffic per SE like this blog page. It’s kinda like... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Things That Make Me Shake My Head: Betrayal

  

  I got burned a by a so-called friend today. It really f*cked me up because this is a friend that I stood by when everyone else turned their back on her. Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Is Long Reach a Food Desert? Does Anyone Give a Damn?

  

  Soooo I spent about 90 minutes at Giant yesterday morning gathering my food for the impending snow like a squirrel gathering nuts for the winter. I lugged 7... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Bravo Howard County Health Department!!!

  You can’t see me but I am giving you a standing ovation in my pajamas (at 2:36 am no less). I just read this teeny tiny blurb in the Columbia Flier about the... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• African-American Culture Fair at Columbia Mall This Saturday

  

  It is my distinct pleasure to invite you to come by Columbia Mall on Saturday, February 22, 2014 for the Annual African-American Cultural Fair. Learn about... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY