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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”

Dementia Signs and Symptoms There are many signs and symptoms of dementia, a destructive illness that we should be aware of.  The exact cause of dementia is unknown.  Let’s review some of the signs and symptoms obtained from the Oak Street Health Information Website. Risk Factors are as follows: Non-Modifiable Modifiable Signs and Symptoms SymptomsContinue reading “Dementia”

What it Means to Be a Friend The dictionary defines friendship as “a state of mutual support, esteem, and trust between two people”. Friendships are important relationships in one’s life. Friends are those that we share a bond with.  When you need a shoulder to cry on or lean on, a friend is someone thatContinue reading “What it Means to Be a Friend”

Obsession With Social Media Social Media has taken over the lives of many people.  Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with social media per se.  However, when a person spends the majority of their day on Facebook, Twitter, and Tik Tok when is there time to get anything done? I know many peopleContinue reading “Obsession With Social Media”

Glass Half Full There are two ways to look at a glass of water fifty percent full.  You can choose to look at the glass half empty or half full. I choose to look at the glass half full. I do this because I know that attitude is everything.  Having a positive attitude helps toContinue reading “Glass Half Full”

Clarence Thomas’s “Pull Yourself Up by Your Bootstraps” In an interview many years back Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas admonished black folks and told them they need to not look to others but better yet, pull themselves up by their bootstraps.  The problem is many of us don’t have boots.  So much has been takenContinue reading “Clarence Thomas’s “Pull Yourself Up by Your Bootstraps””

Why I am Happy I begin each day being thankful that God  has allowed me to see another day.  I am happy that I continually wake up with my health, my strength and my right mind.  The hustle and grind of our daily activities sometimes causes us to not take note of the things inContinue reading “Why I am Happy”

Elder Respect There used to be a time, especially in the African American community when elders were held in high esteem.  Parents taught their children to respect older adults and those in positions of authority. Now it is not uncommon for young people to use profanity, assault and generally disrespect their elders.  Just recently standingContinue reading “Elder Respect”

Haters Let’s talk about haters.  They are all around you.  They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.  They can be a friend, a family member, a co-worker, or a church member.  The list goes on and on.  Sometimes they are quite elusive. Some are chameleons and the side of them that you see isContinue reading “Haters”