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This topic was touched on several months ago. However, it is one that I feel compelled to revisit. It s very concerning to witness the disrespect that some have for our environment which Webster defines as “surroundings or conditions in which a person animal or plant lives or operates. As I travel around the city,Continue reading “Pride in Community and the Environment”

In the words of LL Cool J “Don’t push me, I’m close to the edge.” I’m trying not to lose my head.” “It’s like a jungle out here.” “It makes me wonder how I keep from going under.” Everywhere I go there is craziness. While watching the local news here in Atlanta I was movedContinue reading “Heaven help us!”

Driving along the Atlanta highways lately I see many cars weaving in and out of heavy traffic. When I look in my rear-view mirror someone is riding my bumper. When I go to the grocery store and a new line is opened up the customers at the back of the line rush to go aheadContinue reading “Time for some kindness”

What is the First Offenders Act?  The first offender act is used by people that are charged with a crime for the first time. Eligibility Criteria:  1. You must have never been convicted of a felony 2. You must have never been sentenced as a first offender. 3 Your charge is not Driving under the influence (DUI). Continue reading “Understanding the First Offenders Act”

I cry for America when I see racism and bigotry perpetrated by former President Trump and his lackeys. I cry for America when I drive through sections of Atlanta that are so impoverished, they resemble third-world countries. I cry for America when I see Republicans sullying the democratic voting process. I cry for America whenContinue reading “I Cry For America”

Not much is getting done in D.C. What is going on with the Democrats in Congress? The Democratic Party has the White House, The Senate, and The House of Representatives and not much is getting done. The old saying “united we stand, divided we fall” definitely applies to the Democrats at this moment in time.Continue reading “Democrats Need to Get a Backbone”

Purchasing a home or a business is an investment and there will be times that you’ll need the services of a contractor. Sometimes selecting a contractor can be a challenge. We often rely on or ask our family or friends for recommendations. This process of hiring a contractor works most of the time but thereContinue reading “Choosing A Contractor”

In this narrative, I want to encourage you to watch a motivational video that was shared with me by an acquaintance. In a speech given by Admiral McRaven who is a Navy Seal, he spoke of things that he learned during Seal training. According to Admiral McRaven, each morning during SEAL training the instructors wouldContinue reading “Completing the small things”

We all need insurance for many reasons (life insurance, car insurance, homeowners insurance, and more) but are we getting what we’ve paid for?My first experience filing a claim had to do with the theft of rims from my car. The alternator on the vehicle stopped working suddenly, so I had to leave the car onContinue reading “Insurance?”

This nation has witnessed a surge in violent crime in most major cities which includes Atlanta, my home city. Emma Tucker and Peter Nickens wrote an article for CNN on April 3, 2021, and reported that violent crime in New York rose 39% while Chicago’s numbers increased 59%. Additionally, Cameron McWhirter of the Wall StreetContinue reading “The Rise in Violent Crime”