Do you have the same dreams you had at the beginning of this year? Or have some of your aspirations fizzled in the face of so much unpredictability and turmoil? For some of us, myself included, it has become more difficult to envision the future, let alone a positive one. And even if we still …
We hear it every day: these are challenging times. And no wonder. 2020 has seen a Global Pandemic and the resulting economic woes. The senseless murders of Blacks have finally surfaced in a way that is motivating changes in attitudes, laws and hopefully behaviors for many if not most people, regardless of race. And we …
When the global pandemic became our shared reality, I experienced a deep sense of loss. I could feel the fear and grief that enveloped this planet. And while I didn’t know anyone who was sick from COVID-19, the stories about those who were losing loved ones to the virus brought me to tears over and …
Sure. Stay home and stay safe. But do you know that domestic violence is on the rise as couples shelter in place? In fact, since the arrival of COVID-19, family violence has increased around the globe. While we are doing our best to keep ourselves safe from the novel coronavirus, some of us might not …
March 21, 2020 I felt devastated yesterday. The night before, the governor of California had ordered the entire state to Stay Home. I had plans but they were all canceled. Why did this upset me so much? My plans were just the mundane busyness of my life and now they were interrupted by a health …
This photo makes me feel sad. And yet, I realize we MUST do this now. We must ALL engage in “Social Distancing” in order to #FlattenTheCurve and save lives. Even so, it’s still hard for me to believe this is actually happening. A part of me is in shock. I keep hoping that I will …
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