Kristina Williams-Lee

Kristina Williams-Lee is a writer and editor for the Blues, Quin’s wife, mother of five (yes, five) beautiful children, and hopelessly in love with Detroit – some days, not in that order. I’m also a student, volunteer, music lover, spoken word novice and a fist-pick packing supporter of the natural hair movement. And like you, I’m on a quest for a healthier existence – mind, body and soul.
Community

Prescription drug abuse: Why 04/27/13 is so important

Honor is powerful. Among other ways, it motivates us to change the world as we know it, when death snatches up our loved ones way too soon and flips us upside…

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Food and Recipes

Myth or truth: Do greasy foods cause acne?

Let me just say this, right out of the gate: The majority of health experts label this a myth. However, I did find something interesting in my research that you…

Community

Chef’s gear: The fundamentals

Regardless of background, all chefs have one thing in common – basic gear that’s essential to a good run in the kitchen. Their lists vary slightly, of course…

Community

Volunteers, anyone? Give back & get happy

A lot of us – myself included – muddle through November and December, fighting the holiday blues because we can’t afford to get all of the stuff that we see on…

My volunteer kiddo superheroes, Thanksgiving 2011
Food and Recipes

Myth or truth: the five-second rule

You know the story. It’s the start of another family movie night, and the aroma of Mom’s irresistible chocolate chip brownies permeate the entire house…

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