“Look yourself in the eye and tell yourself, you’re okay. You’re okay not because everything is perfect or went according to plan. You’re okay not because every human being alive adores you, and you have never had an ounce of hurt in your heart. You’re okay not because you know for sure what every hour of the future will hold. You’re okay despite...
Read MoreA few weeks ago, we lost another one of “The Beach Boys”—Brian Wilson, master musician, passed away June 11, 2025 at the age of 82. He was known as the genius behind “The Beach Boys”—a group consisting of Brian, his two brothers, a friend, and a cousin. Long story short, Brian Wilson’s dad took the group to a record producer in California, where...
Read MoreIn the mornings when I open the blinds throughout my house, I usually do this little activity while quietly singing a tune. It’s not out of the ordinary that when my feet move, so does my mouth😊. Now, the song I sing depends on how I’m feeling on any given morning. The song may be gospel, pop, jazz, rock, classical, or country. You get the...
Read MoreHave you ever taken time to reflect on the many things in your life you have spent your precious time on and then realize they were not actually adding any joy to your life? If you are honest with yourself, you will be able to think of a few. I certainly can. We tend do things that do not bring us joy—overcommitting, stretching ourselves too...
Read More“Music, once admitted to the soul, becomes a sort of spirit, and never dies.” ~Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Read MoreThrough the years, I’ve noticed how some people visibly become upset when something does not work out the way they thought it would for them. I am no different. In the past, I have found myself in the same predicament. These experiences vary: I am sure that you can add to these experiences. Disappointing experiences are not germane to any one...
Read MoreValentine’s Day is fast approaching and as usual, many will receive beautiful flowers, read hand-picked loving cards, may drink a glass of a favorite wine, and receive red heart-shaped boxes of chocolates! Flower shops will be rushed to keep up with the orders. Walmart will run out of candy, and that special red wine will be hard to find. Those...
Read MoreIT'S HERE! WELCOME TO 2025! How are you feeling about this new beginning? Are you planning to usher in something new into your life? I believe that a new year is certainly time for something new and also a time for reflection. Are there any changes you desire to make that would improve your quality of life? In 2024, did you give your time and...
Read MoreWe were not meant to live this life in isolation. We were created with the need to have meaningful relationships. This is the reason we have friends; however, healthy friendships just don’t happen. They take time. Friendships also require effort, respect, and trust. All are important and needed to have a vital and healthy friendship. You should...
Read MoreThe Stylistics . Russell Thompkins, Jr., the lead singer, filled my car with his melodious falsetto voice, a voice that still cause me pause. The song playing was,
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