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Only in Darkness Can We See the Stars Life is challenging in the time that we now live in. We see skyrocketing prices for rent, groceries, cars, insurance, furniture, some prescription drugs, and appliances just to name a few.  In the midst of all of this salaries remain stagnant.  What are we to do? FirstContinue reading “Only in Darkness can we see the Stars”

Words Matter Be mindful when conversing with others. Sometimes when interacting with others certain reactions can elicit unfavorable emotions. When this happens, most people have a tendency to speak before thinking, and an unfavorable response to an unfavorable action can cause chaos.  Just remember that once words are spoken, they cannot be taken back.  InContinue reading “Words Matter”

I Am First in My Life Put yourself first in your life.  Self-care is very important.  We live in a world that focuses on me, me, me. It’s ok to focus on yourself as long as it’s not done in a selfish, obsessive manner.  No man is an island.  We live in a world ofContinue reading “I Am First in My Life”

The Power of a Positive Outlook As I travel through this journey called life, I have found that a positive outlook will get you through the worst of situations.  If you can believe it, your mind can achieve it.  It’s all about mind over matter.  The brain is one of the most powerful organs thatContinue reading “The Power of a Positive Outlook”

Incorporation of New Cities has Increased Racial Segregation in Metro Atlanta The content of this narrative is the results of a study conducted by Havard Joint Center for Housing, this study was published on May 8, 2023, by Luisa Godinez-Puig & Sharon Cornelissen. Racial segregation and then unequal allocation of resources have long shaped AmericanContinue reading “Incorporation of New Cities”

Choices There has been much talk and controversy recently regarding choices here in America. Polls show that the majority of Americans are in favor of gun legislation.  Polls also show that the majority of Americans agree that women should choose what it is that they want to do with their bodies.  People want to beContinue reading “Choices”

The Power of Hard Work There’s an old saying “Hard work never hurts anyone”.  Hard work requires balance. It involves commitment, perseverance, and the ability to perform the task as many times as possible to get it right. One must have a goal in mind and do what’s needed to finish the task, job, orContinue reading “The Power of Hard Work”

Old School Values These days when situations happen, you’ll hear a certain response from people of a particular age.  The response is “I’m old school”.  Let’s delve into old school and just what this phrase implies and the emotion it evokes. Merriam-Webster defines the phrase “old school” as pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time.  SomeContinue reading “Old School Values”

Reality Shows We have all seen them.  They are full of antics and hijinks.  You constantly see people living what most of us consider to be the “glamorous life”.  We see a lot of cocktails, dining, and over-the-top energy on steroids.  I often ask myself what purpose do these reality shows serve? My personal thoughtsContinue reading “Reality Shows”

Happy and Healthy I heard a celebrity say just the other day that being happy and healthy is our true wealth.  I agree with this statement.  You can have all the riches in the world but still not be happy.  You can have very little and be the happiest person on the planet. We allContinue reading “Healthy and Happy”