This Valentine’s Season, I want to send an open letter of love to our ancestors who came before us that sacrificed so much, oftentimes their own lives, to show their love for future generations to experience a better life.
When life throws you a curve ball, you must either sit on the sidelines or get in the game. Recently, I had someone very close to me admitted to the hospital, and I had to not only help with things pertaining to their home and personal business, but I also had to make serious decisions pertaining to their health and overall wellbeing.
Selling an individual for the purpose of sex and pleasure has been with us since the beginning of time. Oftentimes, the media and Hollywood try to glamorize the process by dressing up women and girls (and I know sometimes boys) to appeal to those who support such activities.
The holidays are just about behind us, the cleaning up has been put in motion, but many of us are dragging our feet to step into the new year.
My grandmother had little sayings and phrases that she would tell her children, grandchildren, and probably anyone that would listen. The other day, one of my cousins reminded me of one of them.
Recently, we celebrated our youngest grandchild’s birthday and what a festive occasion it was, presents, cake, ice cream and a wonderfully good time.
As we celebrate the holidays and begin the countdown to the New Year many of us will think about the things that were on our to-do-list twelve months ago that we had hoped to get accomplish but failed. They say, if you want to see God laugh tell him your plans. The proverbial expression adapted from the Robert Burns poem, “To a Mouse,” regarding the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry, is so true. No matter how detailed or good intentioned we are with our plans, there are some things in life that are out of our control and can make our plans unsuccessful. Some of the things that were on our list that we failed to achieve was because we lost focus or because they were just not meant to be.
The official date of passing the baton to Los Angeles’ first woman mayor and also the first woman of color is December 12th.
Like many of you, music has been a big part of my life in both my childhood and adulthood. I have fond memories of listening to the sweet sounds coming from my grandmother’s record player. Music has always allowed me to express my emotions and sentiments. During tough times, it was music that permitted me a chance to escape from the difficulties of life. Music has brought much happiness and peace into my life. Many of my father’s side of the family could sing or play an instrument, but unfortunately, I was not blessed with the gift of
The Korean War, also known as the Forgotten War, was fought between North and South Korea during the early 1950’s. World War II ended just five years before the Korean War and it was originally thought that the United States would stay out of this one, but President Truman and others thought differently.
I often ask myself why are people more prone to be negative than positive? Why do we seem to find the bad in people before we search for the good? I consciously try to live my life in the realm of forgiving people, showing kindness, and demonstrating love in a tangible way.
Do you happen to be one of the people that does not bother to vote? Do you realize that your vote matters to more than just you and your family? The vote that you cast today may also be the voice for those who feel hopeless and helpless tomorrow.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The point is to raise awareness around the impact of breast cancer. Women should start considering getting mammograms on a regular basis around the age of 40 and annually after turning 50.
Sir Walter Scott said, “Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!” This quote roughly translates to mean that when one acts dishonestly, they are initiating problems, and a domino structure of complications, that will eventually run out of control. Bottom line, when people act in a dishonest fashion, what they do in the dark will eventually come to light.
Many have written books about men who are virtuous and embody strong values. The quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy,” sums it up quite succinctly in my opinion.