Darius Simmons. Trayvon Martin. Jordan Davis. Tim Stansbury. Ramarley Graham. What do these names have in common? They are young, African-American males that have lost their lives way too soon at the hands of others. The news coverage of these stories and way too many others have inspired a call to action. I am the…
My five-year-old recently came up to me and said “Thank You Mommy!”. Thinking I had spaced out on a conversation I asked what I did. His response almost (okay, it did!) brought tears to my eyes – “Nothing really, I just wanted to thank you for being my mommy!”. Riches, electronics, nice cars, travel –…
Almost without his notice, Tom had slipped from childhood through adolescence and then into young adulthood woefully unprepared for that transition. Both his childhood and his adolescence had been hells of isolation and rejection. And there had been no emotional support at home either. His only tranquility had been the wilderness, to which he escaped…
Somehow I was in the dark about Random Acts of Kindness week! I am going to blame it on the crazy weather we have been having here in South Carolina – from ice and snow to earthquakes all in one week! What is a random act of kindness? Simply put, it is a selfless action…
For some, the idea of a cozy, intimate Valentine’s Day is more appealing than a night out on the town. If that’s your style, you’ll appreciate these ideas for a cozy Valentine’s Day.
