内容摘要："Fate has placed me at the juncture of two African American culinary traditions: the plantation Big House and the rural South," Harris wrote. She went on to follow countless pathways from that origin point, exploring her Southern roots in a 1994 menu featuring

"Fate has placed me at the juncture of two African American culinary traditions: the plantation Big House and the rural South," Harris wrote. She went on to follow countless pathways from that origin point, exploring her Southern roots in a 1994 menu featuring

The two embarked on their own fertility journey, which ended with trying egg donation. Day explains that she felt like she was at an age where she would prefer to have a healthy egg that produces a viable embryo, rather than try using her own eggs. After a year of finding a donor and adjusting her lifestyle, she traveled to Los Angeles just after Christmas in 2022 for the embryo transfer. And it did not take."Again, you are pitched into this devastating realization that there is no explanation that even when you do everything you are meant to do, sometimes it just doesn't happen," Day says. "And that was one of the lowest points of my life."

"Looking back, that's over two years ago now, and I could never have imagined that I would be here, which is fully at peace with a life without biological children," she shares. "And the reason I am at peace with it, I had to confront some dark things. I had to ask myself some honest questions. But ultimately, it came down to the idea that maybe it's not my path in this lifetime to be a mother in the conventional sense."Day notes that she's lucky enough to have three step kids, two nieces and 13 godchildren. "I'm very blessed in that respect, and I'm very aware that there are so many different ways to show up in a parenting role in this world," she adds.She goes on to say that although the entire infertility journey is a very difficult one, she has learned something meaningful about herself, about love and about life. "It's my firm belief that actually going through the fertility struggles is an act of parenting," Day says.

"That's what you're doing. You are parenting your child, you are living your life for your children, giving them existence," she continues. "And that's an extraordinary thing that you are doing, and you are so strong to be doing it."Day explains that while she was in the thick of trying to get pregnant, the thought of giving up was one she couldn't comprehend.

"I thought [not having children] would mean my life wouldn't have meaning that I would be left behind and that I would feel something so fundamentally lacking," she shares. "I promise you that there is so much peace and fulfillment on the other side of it and so many opportunities to create meaning."

"I think ultimately for me, part of my journey has been realizing how much I need to parent myself. And I think that's a struggle that many of us have," Day says "And so actually part of my parenting now is understanding what I need and that it's not a failure to meet those needs. And nor is it selfish. It's actually a really necessary part of being human."and Park Güell. Additionally, unlike other major European cities, staying in the city center isn't necessary for a smoother experience.

The city also makes a great base for day trips to Sitges, Montserrat, and Girona if you're hoping to get out of the city for a day or two!A relaxed vibe, friendly locals, and great value make it ideal for first-time travelers who want a slower pace and avoid popular, crowded cities.

Lisbon is one of the most welcoming cities in Europe, especially for first-timers. The locals in tourist areas are warm, easygoing, and often understand basic English as well.The city is built on hills, but its compact layout, metro system, and much-photographed trams make getting around manageable, even if you're not accustomed to the elevation.