In the process of writing my latest book “Daughter of a Thousand Fathers” I have been looking back at my life in all the ways the I have been fathered. I remembered three male influences that I had as a …
Watches and time story Over an extended period of time in my life, I had collected about fifteen watches that after many uses their batteries had died and they were not telling time anymore. They were all different and unique …
There once was a goose that lived on a farm and she had one job to do- lay eggs for the farmer. But sadly, she created the perfect nest and for many years the farmer would come to check, …
Throughout the centuries artists have been deeply committed to creating work that has the potential to change the way we perceive the world. Socially engaging art can ignite, outrage, advocate, and demand change. We need to address pressing social issues …
Ok, so as a Grief Counsellor I have had to learn the skill of active listening to aid and help my clientele. Within this time of social distancing, we have turned to audio chatting platforms such as facetime, social media …
Its time for every black person, young and old to set up a lemonade stand on every corner in North America. For over 1000 years black people throughout history, from the ancient Egyptians to Beyoncé and around the world have …
Physical distancing has been instituted, and you just launched or finished your new book. With no conferences, festivals, launch parties, and book tours happening or possibly having to be canceled for the next few months what can an author do …
A few years ago I was talking with my oldest daughter and she asked me the strangest question. She was speaking on her cell phone with a group of friends that were having a social media conversation around the following …
All people over the years develop some form of moral code that we choose to live by daily. Many people are not even aware of the in-depth programming, but everything they do and say is pre-set and is affected …
One of my biggest lessons in life has been attached to something I have continually shared with people I have worked with for years. “You can not make Pinacolodas when all you have been given is lemons and water. Your …