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Lincoln’s Birthday

President Lincoln did a lot of good things. He said a lot of words that we all learned in elementary school. This quote seems especially fitting in the political climate. “We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervertContinue reading “Lincoln’s Birthday”

Black History Month

Another hero from my childhood is the teachers and administrators of my elementary school. These men and women almost all of them were black instilled in me a sense of pride. My second grade teacher made sure that I was included and involved in a mainstream classroom. My third grade teacher helped me love readingContinue reading “Black History Month”

Prompt Day

You get some great, amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do? When I get fantastic news, the first thing I do is call the people who I am closest to. In no particular order: The next thing is celebrate. Depending on the type of news, I celebrate with a good meal (that IContinue reading “Prompt Day”

Super Bowl Sunday

I am not a sports fan. I go to live sporting events when time, finances, and my body cooperates. Watching the game from home is just not worth it for me. There is one thing I do like about these events. That’s the food. Tonight, I am making a lighter version of a sloppy joeContinue reading “Super Bowl Sunday”

Prompt Day

What does success mean to you? A few years ago, I was a part of the first cohort of a course put on by Jess Weiner, called: “WTF is Success“ It was life changing because it got me to consider what success looks like for me, not some idealized version of me… but the personContinue reading “Prompt Day”

Wear Red Day

There is a lot going on in the world right now. I could say a lot about all of it. I will at some point, but today… it’s wear red day. I work in healthcare. My segment of healthcare is women’s health. I’m specifically involved in helping patients get diagnostic imaging for breast health. ThisContinue reading “Wear Red Day”

Appreciated

Yesterday, I went to my director to give her updates on a few things. This morning, I got a note from my supervisor that my promotion has come through. I am also getting my sit/stand desk is going to be installed soon. The note from my supervisor expressed high praises for the work that I’veContinue reading “Appreciated”

Prompt Day

What is your vibe at the moment? Are you giving out low energy or high- energy vibes right now? It was my second Monday of the week. I work Mondays, and the Wednesday – Friday. So, coming back to work on Wednesday feels like a Monday to me. At work, I have to measure outContinue reading “Prompt Day”

Black History Month

I am not black, but I have black family members. I went to a public school in NYC with many black classmates. Some of which are lifelong friends. So, I was raised with healthy respect and admiration for black leaders and culture. This month, I am going to share with you some of my heroes.Continue reading “Black History Month”

Be A Light

I was driving home from a friend’s house today, and this was on my playlist of the day. Talk about timely! It reminded me of Matthew 5. “Ye are the light of the world. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light untoContinue reading “Be A Light”