Etcetera
California 2021 adventures begin now…
I write as I sit in the Miami airport waiting to board a flight to Los Angeles so we…
July 1, 2021-
-
Fitness#AtHomeFitnessChallenge – Shape up. Get Strong. At home. ??
For many of us around the world, the COVID-19 Pandemic forced us indoors which meant we either gained weight,…
May 2, 2021 -
HELLO AGAIN. It’s been over a year. Let’s catch up..
I haven’t blogged here at Jackie Unfiltered since December 2019. To say the least, so much has happened since…
May 1, 2021 -
FashionTHE $120.00 Amazon Down Puffer Coat that everyone NEEDS!
I recently added this inexpensive down puffer coat to my ever growing collection as its the perfect run around…
December 14, 2019 -
Etcetera, FashionBlack Tie Masquerade Gala Raises $1.1 Million for Harlem School of the Arts
In October 2019, I co-chaired the Black Tie Masquerade Ball for the Harlem School of the Arts, a 55…
December 2, 2019 -
Entrees, FoodVegetarian Kale Salad with Sautéed Pears, Manchego Cheese and Toasted Almonds with a Buttermilk Vinaigrette
While dining at Sunday in Brooklyn a few weeks ago for a friend’s surprise 40th Birthday Party (well executed…
November 12, 2019 -
Etcetera, FashionPacking for a Beach Vacation – The Barbados Edition
If you’re stumped about what to pack for a beach vacation, if you find yourself overpacking and paying excess…
July 15, 2019 -
Fitness#NeverNotACropTop: A Personal Style choice & A fitness mantra to keep me focussed on my goals
My #nevernotacroptop mantra is important for two reasons: (1) it fits my personal style; and (2) it acts a…
July 5, 2019 -
Etcetera, FashionPodcast conversation on Personal Style, Grief and a Good Tailor
Thank you Shirley McAlpine for including me in your “She’s Got Drive” Podcast. We talked about everything from personal…
June 15, 2019 -
EtceteraCheating Time with My Last Parent: An essay about grief, elder care and loss
Updated April 23, 2019 — one year ago today on April 23, 2018, my father was diagnosed with terminal…
April 23, 2019 -
Food, Jackie's Healthy Habits, SmoothiesTurquoise Green Detoxifying Smoothie Recipe
The Turquoise Green Detoxifying Smoothie Recipe combines celery, ginger, apple, spinach, yoghurt and lemon to create a glass of…
February 8, 2019 -
“The Bold World,” a memoir about acceptance and parenting a transgender child with love
Amidst the artic chill that blanketed our country this week, my Spelman sister, dear friend and world recognized activist…
January 31, 2019
