A year ago, I took a chance and opened another chapter of my life because I wanted a change. A recent Army retiree after 20 years was all that I knew. However, I bought a brand new townhouse and moved to Raleigh, N.C., then started school at Wake Technical Community...
Life is short, but don’t forget to stop and smell the roses! These common sentiments make me want to hurry up to experience life to its fullest before it’s too late, while making sure to slow down to appreciate life at the same time. Being a working parent with an...
This month, we celebrate the giants who came before us. We thank the women who created the suffrage movement for us to vote. We celebrate the women who shattered every glass ceiling. We cheer the women who, against terrible odds, soared, achieved and accomplished what...
November is what I call the gratitude train month. Everyone is getting on and showing gratitude. I love it and encourage everyone to start a habit of gratitude. Is 21 days of gratitude in November enough to change your mindset and make you happier? 21 days is not...
Let’s be honest here. With the first whiff of crisp, fall air and the newest Pumpkin Spice Mochaccino Iced Latte, we start heading toward the big comfy chair we call: THE HOLIDAY SEASON. You know, the one that reels you in and slyly says: “Now here’s the remote,...
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which first began in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Domestic violence affects millions, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and status. It’s not just physical abuse and...
