Sojourner’s Truth
This the exact quote that woke me up from my sleep: “And ain’t I a woman?” The full text of […]
words of wisdom
A Cautionary Tale
I’ve become a cautionary tale to two people who are very close to me. They have each told me that […]
My Bad, Your Bad
Was it really that bad? They question you. You question yourself. If you survived it, could it have really been […]
When? Who?
If not now, when? If not me, who?* Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.** So if you haven’t won […]
Opportunities – real until they are not
Treat every opportunity as if it’s real. Many won’t be but a few will be. All it takes is a […]
The Sweetest Spot of Parenting
When your children are young, between the ages of birth – 12 or so, you are in the sweetest spot […]
Sound Reasons or Flimsy Excuses?
Your reasons are reasonable and if I didn’t know you, I’d believe them. Because I know you and I’ve known […]
But You Didn’t!
I could have written a better book than that. You’re right, but you didn’t. I could have made a better […]
Culture for the poor
“Culture for the poor must never be poor culture. We must have the best instruments for the poorest children, the […]
Is that all there is…
Is that all there is? The lyrics werewritten with a soul-deep, world weariness and sung with a shrug of nothing-really-matters-and-I-do-not-care […]
Encouragement
A mother, a brother, a teacher, a spouse, a child, a coach, a stranger, a friend – any or all […]
Jump, Jump, Jump on It!
Opportunities (actual) and leads (possible) are delivered fast and furious in this age of instant communication. I am learning that […]
There is always a choice
The fact is, there is always a choice. Even if it’s a bad choice. Even if it’s something you don’t […]
The trap of packaging
Don’t let the packaging prevent you from opening the gift! I have a friend who wraps the gifts she gives […]
I don’t have an opinion that I’m willing to share
I don’t have an opinion – a new year’s resolution I just made. The cat will have my tongue more […]
Reciprocity
Give only to those from whom you have received. Receive only from those to whom you have given. Ayi Kwei […]
Unforgettable except by me sometimes
I apologize. Profusely. You’re not forgettable. I, more often than not, forget. I can’t remember your name. I do remember […]
Handling Rejection – an inspirational essay
Handling Rejection is an inspirational essay I’ve written. It was originally inspired by a heart-wrenching phone call I received from […]