October is recognized as ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month.’ The subject of domestic violence has for too long been a taboo subject in our society. And if the perpetrator is of ‘high stature and status, ’ economically, politically, or socially, you dare to even think about bringing their violent behaviors to light. [...]
It was the late sixties and I was caught in one of the most difficult times of my life…forced busing and integration that has never really taken place. I distinctively remember my classes. I was moved from first chair clarinet to third chair at the newly configured, so-called “mixed school.” African-American [...]
More and more, violence and abuse against women are occurring at an alarming rate in the United States. According to the CDC, one out of three women is abused in domestic relationships and one out of ten men are abused. Whatever the figures, abuse is NEVER okay in any relationship! You [...]
Although love seems to hurt sometimes, true love doesn’t hurt; it heals. Even if your heart is heavy following a breakup with someone you loved or still love, you must remember to never give up on love! You might end a relationship with the person you love, but love never dies; it [...]
It was July 19, 1910, in Spokane, Washington, when Sonora Smart Dodd decided that her father, a single parent, should be honored on a special day, as mothers were honored on Mother’s Day. At the Spokane YMCA celebration for her father, came Father’s Day. However, it was not officially designated as [...]
Happy Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day is one of the most celebrated days in our country. The fact is, everyone exists because of a woman who is often referred to by many names…Mama, Mom, Mommy, and the most recognized of all, Mother Motherhood is a tough job! However, with each child, the [...]
Just as seasons are defined by the weather, your relationships can also be defined by the seasons. Not only do your relationships fit into one or more of the four seasons, there is also a fifth season. Seasons come and go. And in some of your lives, relationships seem to come and [...]
Recently, the weather and the temperatures around the country have been very strange and erratic; so much so, that many of you have probably said, ‘enough is enough!’ However, because you can’t control the weather or the temperature, you have had to ride the waves and adjust your thermostat, adjust the [...]
February is often designated as ‘the month of love.’ And because Valentine’s Day is in February, it is many times considered the day for couples to express their love for, to, and with each other. However, because you are love and you are filled with love, love transcends intimacy. The love you [...]
Happy New Year! I am sure that many of you are armed with your list of New Year’s resolutions. Although you say that you want change to take place in many areas of your life, and you declare it, the truth is, do you believe it? You start the New Year with [...]
