Once upon a time, I used to be a fan of R. Kelly. With his catalog of catchy R&B grooves, smooth-as-silk tenor and a ‘Midas Touch’ in the studio that produced hits for himself and dozens of fellow performers, the Chicago native became one of my generation’s most successful artists. Few disputed his self-proclaimed moniker… Continue reading The Remix to Conviction: Surviving, Side-Stepping & Sanctioning R. Kelly
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A Miracle on Thornhill Lane: Cancer, Hope & Surviving The Holidays
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 set of houses and made gifts to the same relatives as we did they year… Continue reading A Miracle on Thornhill Lane: Cancer, Hope & Surviving The Holidays
Becoming: Michelle Obama & The Power of Our Stories and Truths
During the spring before last, I hosted a presentation as part of the DFW Writer’s Conference entitled “Blogging for a Better World.” Weeks were spent preparing the slides, condensing their contents and deciding where to narrow the scope with such a nebulous topic. Although I consider myself an experienced writer, I felt uncomfortable with the… Continue reading Becoming: Michelle Obama & The Power of Our Stories and Truths
Oh Yeah? I Got Your ‘Old’…..
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’…..
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.