- 20 hours ago
Several years ago I posted a piece entitled,& "Four Family Friendly Halloween Fun Tips"& . I had forgotten all about it until today when I was about to start writing this one. Upon reviewing it, I realized that I completed the items of that list wit...
- 2 weeks ago
& “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you,"& Ruth Bader Ginsburg& & Like many, I am gutted by the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg from the land of the living. The loss of her presence. The loss of h...
- 1 month ago
In the midst of it all, find things to make you smile. Your sanity depends on it. #COVID19
- 1 month ago
They report that the 9/11 tragedies happened 19 years ago. However, I cannot believe that’s true because it feels like yesterday. I remember where I was when I learned about the planes going into the towers, I remember who I talked to, what I did aft...
- 1 month ago
" You can't buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream and that is pretty much the same thing." — Unknown.There are many moments throughout the day where my kids are fussing, cussing, and running around. The cussing doesn't involve actual curse words b...
- 2 months ago
This post was sponsored by LittleMoochi& We’re closing in on what seems like 500 million weeks into the “new normal”, and everyone’s getting a bit stir crazy.& And as usual, working parents have it 10 times harder. You’ve probably already added “hom...
- 2 months ago
It’s not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It’s our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless. –& L.R KnostThis has been a volatile summer in America. The protests and killin...
- 3 months ago
“Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime.” John Lewis& Girl Enjoying an Ice Cream Cone at Heinz TheaterVisit Pittsburgh is...
- 3 months ago
Celebrating the Fourth of JulyOur nation was founded on the ideals that every free man should have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Recent events have shown us that although slavery has been unlawful since 1865, freedom is not...
- 3 months ago
Celebrating the Fourth of JulyOur nation was founded on the ideals that every free man should have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Recent events have shown us that although slavery has been unlawful since 1865, freedom is not...
- 4 months ago
“What I’ve realized is that life doesn’t count for much unless you’re willing to do your small part to leave our children — all of our children — a better world. Any fool can have a child. That doesn’t make you a father. It’s the courage to raise a c...
- 4 months ago
Family enjoying picnicSo, the school year is finally over and I am ecstatic! The above photo is of our celebration. Balancing work, school, and the stressors of day-to-day life combined with the additional stress of being Black in America during this...
- 4 months ago
They 'deserve to have life, liberty and the ability to share pursue happiness. Let them breathe!!!& & An Appeal to All of My Mommy Friends, Let's Work to Protect Our Boys
- 4 months ago
"Life during quarantine has been challenging, but it has been pretty amazing too!"NOTE:& This post was written before the murder of George Floyd by police officers. If you would like to know my thoughts about this, click here.& & Life was transforme...
- 5 months ago
Observing my son enjoy a nice day makes my heart sing! Hope it makes you smile.&
