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As probably many of you have felt, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed by the ever continuing cycle of news that comes my way. The war has continued to drag on in the Ukraine, and now we … Read More

As you are wholly aware, we are living through what has been termed “unprecedented times.” So much of how we live our lives has been upended and dramatic changes and shifts have occurred. One of the things … Read More

I’ve been thinking lately about how we are capable of affecting and changing the world we live in.  There are lots of ways society can be affected by human intervention.  There are philanthropists who donate large sums … Read More

Can’t quite figure this weather out.  Bitter cold, freezing temperatures with ice and snow flurries.  Then the weather turns warmer and Spring-like.  This week we just returned to a few days of cold again.  The weather just can’t seem … Read More

First, let me say, I am over my gout attack. The doctor prescribed steroids to reduce the pain and within 48 hours I was almost completely pain-free. Thank you for all of your prayers and concern.  Here … Read More

As I’ve sat down to write this, I’m suffering with a flare up of gout. Its very painful for me to walk right now. Hopefully the doctor will be calling in meds to alleviate the flare up. I’m … Read More

I read an article in the most recent issue of The Atlantic which really captured my attention.  The title of the article is The Satisfaction Trap by Arthur C. Brooks.  The author begins the article with a conversation he … Read More

I hope and pray all of you made it through last week’s winter storm okay. The temperatures plummeted, the wind blew, the rain fell, and then came the sleet and snow. What a perfect confluence of events … Read More

Can you believe it?  We are already into February of the new year!  As you know, February has been set aside as African-American History month.  A time to reflect on the immense contributions, and suffering, our African-American sisters … Read More