While I have mentioned being put out of church from time to time, many of my relationships and childhood memories, and much of my identity are rooted in being raised Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA). The heat we’ve endured this summer reminds me of Vacation Bible School (VBS) where my grandfather was a van driver and I… Continue reading Oh We Are The Pathfinders Strong (but I’m a little weak right now)…
Category: Memorials
“Thank You For Being A Friend…”
We ended 2021 losing America’s Golden Girl, Betty White. We learned today of the loss of a father/friend/mentor to many, as well as, an incredible history maker…Sidney Poitier. Before losing both of them, I lost a dear friend by the name of Ms. Peggy. If you want to learn a little more about her, she… Continue reading “Thank You For Being A Friend…”
Ms. Z
Denise Esther Zaninelli, affectionately known as Ms. Z, was a vibrant woman whose smile could brighten any day and whose spirit could lift any atmosphere. She lived an adventurous life on her own terms, which included not leaving home without pink lipstick and nails. Denise was born October 12, 1957, the youngest of three children,… Continue reading Ms. Z
Rev. Dr. Carlton A.G. Eversley
Today’s Education Chronicles… I had three favorite/memorable professors at WSSU…Dr. Soncerey Montgomery Speas encouraged me to write, Dr. Don Kautz was a fair nursing professor who cared about all people and who I recently spoke with because he works with Rev. William Barber’s Poor People’s Campaign, and there’s Dr. Carlton Eversley. From the day I… Continue reading Rev. Dr. Carlton A.G. Eversley
Mary Cannon Willis Fulton
Winston-Salem 08/19/1927 – 03/25/2016 “For God has not given us the spirit of fear but He’s given us love and power” In the early morning of March 25, 2016, Mary Cannon Willis Fulton, relinquished her fears and allowed herself to safely rest. She was the last child born to William Ranzer and Sadie Carina Willis… Continue reading Mary Cannon Willis Fulton