Today’s Community Chronicles… It has taken me 24 hours to get my mind together after attending the “Dismantling the Benefits Cliff” session where I participated in a simulation involving real financial situations families (mine included) in our community faced/face (insert a comma where you see fit). A few things discussed that alerted me: •It’s very… Continue reading 11.13.2019
11.11.2019
Today’s Work Chronicles… I need a drink and a nap… Yesterday, I listened to my mother discuss how she was treated while helping a recently discharged and disabled resident obtain his meds from the poisonous Wal-Mart Pharmacy. Today, I was faced with a resident calling close to 6p (meaning it was dark) to say he… Continue reading 11.11.2019
11.11.2019 part 2
Today’s Parenting Chronicles continued… Shout out to Cheryl Crisp Parquet who offered this 21-Day challenge. Full transparency…the team started the challenge on November 1st, I was supposed to start November 4th. Well, Homecomings and stuff happened so I started today and will probably finish today. Do the challenges with your children because this is how we continue… Continue reading 11.11.2019 part 2
11.09.2019
Today’s Adventure/Football Chronicles… Michai had an 8a appointment and I had a 930a appointment to get my car serviced. Times are important because we were out late at the game last night and neither of us are morning people. We were sitting in the waiting area and the couple in Pics 1 and 2 decided… Continue reading 11.09.2019
11.07.2019
Dear Elwood Robinson, If there were no funds for the football team to stay off campus Friday night, if positions are not being filled due to lack of funding which is causing current employees to be overworked, if there is no money for raises, if the Advancement office has been beg…I mean asking for $1… Continue reading 11.07.2019
11.06.2019
Today’s HBCU Chronicles/2020 don’t… I accepted the invitation from WSSU’s Senior Woman Admin in Athletics to have lunch with student athletes from Fayetteville State, Shaw and WSSU prior to participating in a Career Fair. I had an OUTSTANDING time. They kept me entertained, they educated me and helped me better my skills. Competition was put… Continue reading 11.06.2019
11.02.2019
This Weekend’s Homecoming Chronicles… Yesterday:•I know I am an avid Bobz wearer when I stalk Janel to see when she sets up for the Vendor Fair so I can go early•I needed them for the bus trip to Chapel Hill. It was a party bus, but ONLY ON A HBCU party bus will you have… Continue reading 11.02.2019
10.27.2019
Today’s HBCU/Homecoming Chronicles… We learned of the school system’s decision to not approve a mandatory African-American History class this week, but they did approve inclusion courses. I have thoughts on that, but for a later chronicle. Many people responded with, “Teach your children at home.” I agree because I was disheartened by some of the… Continue reading 10.27.2019
10.22.2019
Today’s Work Chronicles…. IT’S OPEN ENROLLMENT SEASON!!! I hope you’re reading your e-mails from your HR departments so you’ll know which benefits to choose. I had the option of working the main campus of the privileged school located up 52N, or their Charlotte location. I opted to work main campus since it was local and… Continue reading 10.22.2019
10.09.2019
Today’s Work Chronicles… I had a Healthcare Day committee meeting with Leadership Winston-Salem and joined the Mental Health subcommittee because I still don’t think many realize how much mental health affects every other type of health. Working at the facility and a transportation driver drops a resident at the front desk. The resident chews paper… Continue reading 10.09.2019