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The Importance of Voting Come this November (2022) the many elections held will mark a pivotal moment in the history of this country. It will be the first election following extreme gerrymandering of voting districts, extreme election laws put into effect by Republican legislators across the country, and indications that handpicked committees, not Secretaries ofContinue reading “What Kind of Country do You Want to Live In?”

As I reflect on the past couple of years, what stands out the most for me is the insurrection. You ask, what is an insurrection? Insurrection is defined as a violent uprising against an authority or government. DJT was a principal figure in what occurred on January 6, 2021. He presented a false narrative eludingContinue reading “It is on Us”

The Three Pillars of Wealth are Business Ownership, Real Estate, and Stock Market Investing. Those people that own businesses receive various tax benefits as well as other incentives just for employing people. The same is true for real estate investors. Real Estate investors in most cases rent their properties to others but the investors getContinue reading “The Three Pillars of Wealth”

We all have our views and opinions regarding various issues, and it is no surprise that the Ahmaud Arbery related sentencing elicited different points of view. It was originally stated by the perpetrators that this crime was a citizen’s arrest. The actions of these three men were merely what has occurred for many years inContinue reading “The Ahmaud Arbery Sentencing (Straight Talk)”

Collateral Damage is defined as any death, injury, or other damage inflicted that is incidental to an activity. For this narrative, I will be focusing on young women that are attracted to street life and Bad Boys. In the early 1990’s during the course of my work as a private investigator, I participated in anContinue reading “Collateral Damage”

Pride is defined as “a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.” Pride is that and much more.It is getting up in the morning, pulling yourself together, and ensuring you are neat, clean, and well groomed before you leave the house. It isContinue reading “Pride”

Last year, 2020 was a year like no other. We were stuck in the house for a year watching people all across the nation die. We could not touch or hug our loved ones for fear of COVID. Then the vaccines came amid a sea of controversy. However, the death rates and serious complications fromContinue reading “Why I Still Have Hope”

As we embark upon this upcoming new year let us think positive thoughts and promote positive actions. A new year is a new beginning. This past year has been challenging. We had the COVID for another year, increased crime rates, individuals losing their homes, some experiencing food insecurity just to name a few. However, weContinue reading “New Year, New Ventures”

Holidays are meant to be a source of joy. It is a time when we gather with family and friends to enjoy them and their company. During the holidays is an opportune time to treasure those we love and the good things about them. Oftentimes, we take our loved ones for granted. This holiday season,Continue reading “Enjoy the Holidays with Those You Love”

November and December are months that we usually give thanks to people in our lives (Family and Friends) who have contributed to our growth and development in the journey of life.Personally, so many people have helped me navigate life’s ups and downs in this narrative but I truly appreciate each of them as well asContinue reading “Season of Giving”