As you start the week off, what lesson have you learned that continues to resonate with you?   One thing that I have learned is that no man is an island.   Today, I witnessed people who are stand-alone type individuals.   They are stand-alone because they believe the world revolves around them.   Sometimes,… Continue reading Lessons Learned in Life

As many have heard, on March 26, 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, MD, collapsed, and there is still a search for workers who perished in this tragic accident.   My question today is are you a Bridge Builder?   “A trio of new investigations is underway Monday to see who might be… Continue reading Bridge Builders

As an avid reader of two books a month, I read “Limitless” by Jim Kwik four years ago.  Today, I continue to be limitless in writing five things down each day to be grateful for and not taking specific things in my life for granted.   Bing Videos   When you look at the symbol… Continue reading Limitless

Today, April 8, 2024, North America will experience its second total solar eclipse in seven years.   You and I have experienced various seasons these past seven years.  It could have been building new relationships, ending old ones, starting a new career, joining a church, or seeing someone through a difficult time.   What was… Continue reading Seasons

This Monday morning, I’m costing the cost, having been immersed in the faith and understanding various scriptures within the Bible.   I’m counting the cost because of what I accomplished during my Lenten journey and for a better understanding of the Bible.   If I were to ask you what type of person you are,… Continue reading Counting the Cost

Today is one of those days where my consciousness is bothering me concerning my surroundings.   Maybe you, too, have witnessed that type of uneasiness.   You and I know that many things continue to fly somewhat under the radar in terms of equity.   Precedence was set on education on August 16, 2021, knowing… Continue reading Disappointment

This past weekend, my inspiration for today’s blog was inspired by the words of a painting associate who told me that the general manager/director was visiting his location.   He said, “People are scurrying around looking busy in preparation for his presence.”   What I learned and taught during my seven years as a Scout… Continue reading Do Your Best Today

As I continue to find time to reflect during this Lenten season, I’m reminded of the “Empty Boat Story or Parable.”   If you have never heard of it or if you have, then here’s a refresher.   I’ve provided different versions to discern so you can read them later or share them with others.… Continue reading The Empty Boat Parable

This past weekend, I started my Saturday morning by attending a Women’s History Month Program sponsored by the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary (KPCLA).  They asked all the ladies in attendance to wear their pearls to the program.   Ironically, my mother’s name was Pearl, and today I honor all women past and present… Continue reading Finding Your Landmark

As the month of February begins to end, many organizations will get their last opportunity to close out Black History Month programs for 2024.   My thoughts today stem from the message delivered on April 3, 1968, the day before his assassination, when Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” address was his… Continue reading The Mountain Top