Category: A Muse 4 Mama

My reflections as a mom, daughter, breast cancer survivor, and woman navigating personal growth and discovery through life.

An Ode To Ernest ‘Pop’ Jones and His 107-Year Legacy – Passing The Torch to West Philly & Beyond Borders
A Muse 4 Mama · Cunningham's Court · Life Legends · Mama

An Ode To Ernest ‘Pop’ Jones and His 107-Year Legacy – Passing The Torch to West Philly & Beyond Borders

Stephanie Ortiz4 Comments

The place to begin to describe the remarkable life of Ernest Jones is where his life began–in the heart of West Philly. Pop Jones to those of us who loved him, and after four meetings, love wasn’t strong enough to explain how much he meant to me–I adored him. And everyone who could brush shoulders… Continue reading An Ode To Ernest ‘Pop’ Jones and His 107-Year Legacy – Passing The Torch to West Philly & Beyond Borders

Adulting with Awe and Rediscovering Serendipitous Joy
A Muse 4 Mama · Healing · Mama

Adulting with Awe and Rediscovering Serendipitous Joy

Stephanie Ortiz2 Comments

I somehow skipped over the Happy New Year and the resolution to muse with you once a week, which I would have already broken, and now it’s February. Adulting is hard work! What can I say? I’ve been busy spinning my wheels, though. Convinced I needed AI to improve my writing game, I spent countless… Continue reading Adulting with Awe and Rediscovering Serendipitous Joy

Beyond The Greetings: Unwrapping The Heart of Hallmark Christmas Chick Flicks
A Muse 4 Mama · Family · Healing · Mama

Beyond The Greetings: Unwrapping The Heart of Hallmark Christmas Chick Flicks

Stephanie Ortiz6 Comments

Here’s our picture-perfect joy to the world this holiday season. Ever wonder what’s beyond the greetings? Same with those Hallmark Christmas chick movies. You only have to unwrap one to get to the heart of them all. With a predictable, sappy plot, the girl always gets the guy at the end. Yet, I’ve fallen in… Continue reading Beyond The Greetings: Unwrapping The Heart of Hallmark Christmas Chick Flicks