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“Talk it Out”–Be a Hero or Heroine

By now, chances are you have heard about the case of the potential shooting at the Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy in Decatur, Georgia. This highly publicized incident is an example of what I call a “Talk it Out”. The school clerk saved her life and the lives of the 800 plus school children, […]

Trayvon Martin

How will you respond?

The verdict is in on the case that has polarized individuals for more than a year. The loss of the life of Trayvon Martin. The speculation of what the jury would decide and how long it would take for them to come to that decision is all over now. Whether you voiced an opinion or […]

mid-year

Time to look back and move forward.

Today is the 181st day of 2013, the end of the sixth month of the year and early summer. As you look back on what you planned at the end of 2012 have you checked some things off your To Do list? So far the challenge for me has not been so much keeping to […]

Baby Stretch

Baby Stretch

Have you ever noticed how a newborn baby stretches? They really s-t-r-e-t-c-h! Their tiny hands are above their heads. Their elbows locked into position, little legs outstretched with unbendable torsos. Determination to lengthen every muscle, increase oxygen capacity of every blood cell and make room for imminent growth. Could it be that this physical action […]

RatRace

What’s your motivation?

What are you looking forward to today? Is it a well-planned, earned vacation? Maybe a new car that you have ordered with all of its bells and whistles customized for you? Possibly that highly coveted dream home you have imagined? Perhaps the anticipation of an upcoming event this summer propels you from one day to […]

you be the judge

You be the judge…

There’s Judge Marilyn Milian, Judy, Joe Brown, Mathis, Hatchett, Karen and Alex. All qualified to make a decision based on the charges and the evidence before each of them on their respective court shows. Their duties include examining the evidence and looking at the law to see where there is an infraction, based on the […]

Honesty

What is the BEST policy?

Over the past several weeks I have been examining the concept of honesty. About a month ago I served as a juror on a criminal case in a city near my home. Until this case I don’t think I have every heard so many blatant lies in an eight day period. While under oath (sworn […]

Spinach

CRAZY or STRONG?

Today we use, or rather misuse so many words. Have you noticed? There was a time when we studied a language and used the words available to express a thought or an idea. Words had somewhat universal meanings. Now we are able to string together all sorts of words, phrases and even sounds on text […]

Celebrate women 2013

Celebrate Women

March is International Women’s Month. The beginnings of this human rights celebration and advancement of women goes back to March 19, 1911 when the first International Women’s Day took place.  In 1913 the day changed to March 8th and in 1975 The United Nations recognized International Women’s Day. Today it is considered a national holiday […]

Praising God

A DOER

Praises Go UP!! Hallelujah! These past few weeks have been packed with challenges for me. When I wrote about patience or faith a couple of weeks ago they both looked very much alike to me. My last blog about my zip line experience was a reminder of how much in a panic we can be […]