To celebrate my sister’s 50th birthday, we planned a Sisters’ Trip to Las Vegas to see Usher in concert. Eight sets of sisters planned to meet up for our Ultimate Sisters’ Trip. One of our friends happened to be on the same flight as my sister and I, so she sat with us on the
Every Buffalo winter I survey the condition of the trees around me because our winters tend to be super-harsh, and without fail, each year I wonder if the trees will bounce back. These trees suffer through the coldest days; they withstand blizzard-like conditions and mind-blowing ice and windstorms. During these severe winter months, Buffalo trees
I was attending my mentor’s 73rd birthday brunch celebration. Many women stood to give praise and gratitude and to share testimonies about the impact she had had in their lives. My mentor told a story about something she had wanted to do with her daughter, but her daughter was not
January is Founders month for many Historic Black Sororities and Fraternities. I received Happy Founders Day messages on January 13th because I am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Two days later, on January 15th, I made sure to reach out to my favorite members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha, as it was
Recently, I was in a coaching session with one of my mentees. We were discussing that she needed an attitude adjustment. FACT: she had spent considerable time reliving hurts inflicted on her by another person. She was “stuck” in the situation and could not find a way to put it behind her. This is a
On a Thursday of last month, I was participating in our weekly prayer line with my sister circle. We not only pray during our calls, but we share praise reports from the previous week. Several circle sisters had prayers answered, but others, in addition to prayers being answered, had received “Out of the Blue Blessings”
When spring was coming to an end, my grass was amazing. It looked great! I literally ran my bare feet it as if my lawn was a plush carpet. I was proud of it. But, as the summer progressed and the hot days increased in intensity, my grass began to turn brown. It
Recently, I met with a business mentor to review the new business plan he is helping me with. I was particularly excited about my draft because this is a completely new business venture, and I was proud to have already outlined the foundation for the business. When I sat down, he said, “I reviewed your
If you are a football fan, you have probably heard about the Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs mind-blowing playoff game. In my opinion, this was one of the best playoff games in the history of football, (well, since I have been watching football). This game, for Buffalo, was highly emotional and super important. The
A few months ago, I attended one of my favorite galas. It felt good finally to get dressed up and have a good time... with Covid safety style, of course. At the end of the gala's formal program, we had time to fellowship and dance. While mingling, my friend, the gala's visionary, came around to
