As a young child, I can remember my mother saying, ‘being Black and being old in America are two of the most difficult things in life; neither is treated as if they matter.’ Here we are, more than fifty years later and being Black and old in America are still seen [...]
No matter what happens in life, you must always go back to the beginning of your life. Everyone’s beginning started with a mother and a father. And even if fathers helped to create you, many of you grew up without your father in your life. However, most mothers stayed the course. [...]
I offer my condolences and prayers to the families that have lost loved ones as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus. I also offer my prayers and hope for those brave medical heroes and sheroes who battle the disease on a daily basis, while putting their own lives on the line. [...]
Happy New Year and Happy 2020! I am sure you and I are asking the same question…can you believe it; it’s 2020? Not only are we so fortunate to have crossed over into a new year, we have also entered another decade. And yes, time surely does fly! Because you have [...]
You probably wonder how in the world do some people walk around each and everyday of their lives with anger, pain, and malice toward others. Each day is filled with one big frown and they spend their time trying to ‘do someone in’ or ‘get back at someone,’ often without provocation [...]
Famous gospel singer Donnie McClurkin sang, “we fall down, but we get up.” However, getting back up after a fall is not that simple. It would be awesome if everyone who fell down were able to get back up. Some of you fall and wallow in your pain, misery, and sometimes [...]
Once again we are in the month of June, preparing to celebrate Father’s Day. Many fathers complain that Father’s Day is often not given the same attention as Mother’s Day. I am sure that many of you as fathers also feel and believe that Mother’s Day is overrated, and that Father’s [...]
I know it must be difficult for you to learn to celebrate your mother’s life, instead of mourning her death and your loss. I also understand the sadness and anger that comes about after such a traumatic experience. And no matter how many deaths you’ve faced, there seems to be a [...]
I know that you probably have many reasons as to why you don’t agree with the title of this blog. And it’s not so much the title you disagree with, as it is the premise of what the time means. As you reflect on the title of this blog, you are [...]
If you are anything like me, TRUE friendships are greatly valued. I don’t take my friendships lightly. My friends having my back and having the backs of my friends is important. I am sure that like me, you have had people in your life, male and female, who purported to be [...]
