“Sisters are doing it for themselves.” “Girl Code.” “We ladies just gotta stick together.” In a society that remains, for the most part, ‘a man’s world,’ phrases like these offer empowerment, glimpses into solidarity and often become a rallying cry … Read the rest
From the outside, it probably looked like an ordinary Christmas. We assembled the same artificial tree, draped it in the same tinsel and ornaments and stockings hung from the mantle of the same nearby fireplace. We even rotated to same … Read the rest
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.” … Read the rest
“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” – James A. Baldwin
Let’s make it plain and keep it real, shall we? Being a parent is hard work. No … Read the rest
Earlier this month, Nia sung in a Christmas program at Lakeview Centennial High School with her middle school choir, contributing to a blissful hour filled of traditional hymns, holiday poems and one of the all-time classics, “My Favorite Things.”
When … Read the rest