I found the quote years ago, simple words reminding me to cherish my elders and remember that tomorrow is never promised to anyone: “Love your parents. We are so busy growing up, we often forget they are also growing old.” But of course, I have my own idea of ‘old’ and never thought of the… Continue reading Oh Yeah? I Got Your ‘Old’…..
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C’mon Dawg: Fall Into Some Common Sense.
Cool winds, warm cider, hot boots and and the crunch of dry leaves….autumn is my favorite time of year. Nestled between the scorch of summer and the chill of wintertime, the season offers a brief respite before the madness of the holiday season and the sharper focus we need for the upcoming New Year. But… Continue reading C’mon Dawg: Fall Into Some Common Sense.
Godspeed, Queen of Soul: RIP Aretha Franklin (1942-2018)
Ms. Franklin’s reputation for speaking her mind and sometimes shading folks who rubbed her the wrong way, I was more anxious than I usually was when meeting a star. But since she was cordial to us, apparently we passed Aretha’s test. Witnessing her talents in person was incredible enough, but having one-on-one contact with the Queen herself? That was a privilege I will never forget.
Firmer Foundations, Stronger Educations: From “I Promise” to “Evolution”
With Tax-Free Weekend over and classes resuming for most children in just over week, school is already a hot-button topic. But superstar athlete LeBron James made the topic viral recently with his latest accomplishment—opening the I Promise School via his LeBron James Family Foundation charity in his native city of Akron, OH. Starting with third… Continue reading Firmer Foundations, Stronger Educations: From “I Promise” to “Evolution”
“You Want What You Create To Live”: RIP Joe (1929-2018) & Michael Jackson (1958-2009)
Nearly half a century ago, in 1969, a quintet of brothers known as The Jackson 5 found instant success on the strength of their debut single, “I Want You Back.” In the span of just weeks, the song became a No. 1 hit and introduced the world to Michael Jackson, the precocious child prodigy that… Continue reading “You Want What You Create To Live”: RIP Joe (1929-2018) & Michael Jackson (1958-2009)