Sometimes doing right just to do right is its own reward. Educators work tirelessly daily and oftentimes without recognition or without a mere thank you or sign of appreciation, but it goes without question that most educators are not in it for the kudos and pats on the back, but to see their students …
Disclaimer: I did not vote for the President-Elect nor am I in favor of the new regime entering the White House or being appointed to create policy and make decisions that will ultimately and drastically change the landscape of our country. Please read this with that in mind and feel free to comment AFTER you …
“I have decided to stick with love…Hate is too great a burden to bear.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today brings a wealth of pride and equally, a tremendous amount of sorrow. In a world where hatred and discontent is spewed with such ease and venom, I can only imagine Dr. King weeping outwardly …
Excellence, distinguished, dignified, eminent are all characteristics that would be apropos to describe our President, @BarackObama, but humble, serene, sympathetic, cerebral, strategist, husband, father, and ultimate leader, would suffice just as equally. While many may have cheered his departure from the White House, many more mourned that he would no longer preside from the oval …
It is amazing the super strength one can momentarily garner in a time of desperation. What is even more remarkable is the bond between siblings, especially twins. Unless you are a twin yourself, it is hard to understand the psychic link they share and how it correlates to an otherworldly connection. Having the privilege to …
As a #NewYear dawns on us, so does new hopes, aspirations, and resolutions. With each comes an invigorated spirit of excitement and dedication, but unfortunately by early February, many of us have loss enthusiasm or completely abandoned the plan. Thinking of what I hope to accomplish to do this year, I must say I have …
It’s the weekend baby and although we should not be living for the weekend, it is always good to look forward to a break from the work week. It has been a week of continued nationwide turmoil, political madness, tragic deaths in the sports world, and the normal stresses of daily life… but we made …
My country ’tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing; Land where my forefathers and brothers continue to die, land where it seems okay to kill a black man and still no answer to why, Yelling from the mountaintops, when will justice ring? As yet another name, #TerenceCrutcher, has been added to the …
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power. ~ Tao Te Ching There are things in this world that once obtained, can never be taken away – knowledge, purpose, and love to name a few. Knowledge like power is harnessed by a desire to grow, expand, to …
Back against the wall and the walls are closing in. Do you coward in the corner or brace yourself, ready to defend? Champ or chump, choice is up to you. The only way to find out is come out swinging and make it do what it do. But the victor is not based solely on …
