I typically end each year posting my year’s top or favorites list. In the past, it has been either the year’s books, music/albums, movies, or some variation. As an expression of gratitude for all that this has brought to my life, here is my top 7 personal moments of 2018. I pray that not only […]
Every year rather that making resolutions, I create & focus on commitments & goals I establish for the year. I read them at least monthly but more like weekly to check-in and see where I’m at, refocus, plan and take action to achieve them. Last year (2017) on of my goals was to improve my […]
Today, October 11, is the International Day of the Girl. Since 2011, this day has been observed as a day to empower, speak to, advocate for, and uplift girls and women. It is a day to create or increase awareness of gender equality, as well as the adversities that girls and women around the world […]
I recently embarked on a 31-day “Self Love” Challenge, which has been pretty exciting. These types of challenges can embody pampering oneself, self-affirmations, ways to reinforce confidence, and a variety of other things. I decided to look at the ways that I show love and do things for other people (that I rarely do for […]
I can often find it difficult to “let go”. Well, in some circumstances, so let me clarify. Two of the closest men in my life over the last 12 years have passed, my dad and one of my brothers. Surprisingly, those were not the hardest things to deal with. I think because I have an […]
Calling all runners, walkers, youth, families..are you ready for Taking It To The Streets 2018!! “Taking It To The Streets” Half Marathon/5K is a race through out the streets of Calumet City, in the heart of the south suburbs of Chicago & Indiana border. This race has a flat & new route that makes the […]
Being in a position to empower young women, as well as men is a blessing and honor. I find myself at times reflecting on the sense of responsibility I feel to pour into those who have come after me in a way our ancestors and previous generations have into me. Recently a young woman confided […]
Who would’ve ever thought I would write a post about a bike & link it to Black male educators? No correlation, right? Well, you’ll see.. The discovery of a crack in my bike frame the day before South Beach Triathlon, didn’t seem like a big deal, despite the serious concerns from the bike shop worker. […]
Last week, along my Facebook feed was a link to a media outlet discussing the recent end of what had been termed a 17 year “feud” between Jada Pinkett-Smith and Gabrielle Union. It’s always interesting how the media & people can spin things to diminish the relationships between Black women. In this clip (at 3:01) […]
SOUTH BEACH TRIATHLON 2018…CHECK! Now that this race has been completed, check out the video and images below as I give you a breakdown of how that day really went! It was a thrilling experience including pitfalls, successes, and waves of emotions (pun intended). And I must thank L David Stewart of Year 60 Photography, […]
