“It takes a village to raise a child” is a proverb I take seriously. It’s one that initiated “all hands on deck” this week after virtual learning pushed Michai and me to our limits! Monday started with me fussing about late work. It ended with us both in tears because of frustration, fatigue, pressure and… Continue reading Today’s Parenting Chronicles…
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
All Hands On Deck!!!
I’ve shared/mentioned a few great articles to groups this week: 1. A Black woman running to be president of the local NAACP 2. A Black family taking their lacrosse talents to teach children in neighborhoods that aren’t exposed to the sport 3. A Black woman highlighted for being a vocal educator and strong force within… Continue reading All Hands On Deck!!!
Today’s It’s Not What You Know, But Who You Know Chronicles…
I don’t know how Michai’s boss found me, but she inboxed me a few years back and asked to meet for lunch. Although I try to avoid awkward situations with strangers, specifically White strangers, our mutual friends list was solid so I agreed. I could tell she was passionate about life, which included teaching children… Continue reading Today’s It’s Not What You Know, But Who You Know Chronicles…
“All My Life I Had To Fight…”
I was 4 years old when The Color Purple premiered. I had no business watching it as many times as I did, learning all the lines and understanding the content. Yet, I cried (still cry) when Ms. Sophia returned home from jail and felt her children didn’t know her, when Ms. Celie got her seamstress… Continue reading “All My Life I Had To Fight…”
Happy Birthday To Michai And His Dad (Sort Of…)
Michai is employed and you can’t tell him nothing! He had Civics and Economics in the Fall of 2019, where they discussed subject matter such as taxes and cost of living. He also participates in a finance class through Crosby Scholar’s AAMPED, so when I saw him calculating what he thought was to be deposited… Continue reading Happy Birthday To Michai And His Dad (Sort Of…)
Today’s “Diversity” In Business/Black Parenting Chronicles…05.26.2020
Today’s “Diversity” In Business/Black Parenting Chronicles… I was barely off the phone with the new agency before I received the e-mail below. I pay attention to marketing. This agency merged their business with a financial planning company and I didn’t see nary person who looked like me. I want to respond by saying, “I’m leaving… Continue reading Today’s “Diversity” In Business/Black Parenting Chronicles…05.26.2020
Today’s Graduation/Financial Aid Chronicles…05.24.2020
My sister started my day talking about credit reports so I thought I’d share some things with y’all. When you know better, say it with me…”YOU DO BETTER”…and since this is graduation season, I don’t mind being transparent about lessons I’ve learned. This is absolutely ‘bloggable’, but I don’t feel like using that format, so… Continue reading Today’s Graduation/Financial Aid Chronicles…05.24.2020
HBCUs…how will they recover?
A friend sent this article, https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/05/15/us/ap-us-virus-outbreak-hbcus.html, and asked my thoughts? I didn’t catch the set up until I sent said thoughts and she replied, “BLOG ABOUT IT!” I told her I’d think about it and here we are… Because I can’t remain calm and become so emotionally involved with the lack of leadership at THEE… Continue reading HBCUs…how will they recover?
What Goes On In This House, Stays In This House…or does it?
People were frequently at my grandparent’s house seeking wisdom and/or gossiping. They knew their secrets, lies and gossip were safe in those walls because my grandparents weren’t messy people. What they didn’t know is my grandmother instilled the saying, “What goes on in this house, stays in this house…”, so we were fearful about repeating… Continue reading What Goes On In This House, Stays In This House…or does it?