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
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 … Read the rest
Picture it: April of 2008, Grand Prairie TX. It a balmy evening that felt more like summer than springtime, but it didn’t keep me from trembling….because I was holding hands with, and in the presence of, royalty: The Queen of … Read the rest
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 … Read the rest
Back in the early 90s, when Heavy D & The Boyz released one of their biggest hits, “Got Me Waiting,” the clever rhymes and deft sampling of a Luther Vandross groove made it an instant jam. Unlike some hip-hop of … Read the rest