With all that is going on in America and around the world, from our personal lives to the work in pushing for racial justice, taking the extra step of self-care is ever present. There are all kinds of ways to bring more joy, to take a break from the stress and to overall give oneself […]
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Be a Jaybird
On my brother’s wedding day, his best man’s grandfather unexpectedly passed away. Given his close relationship to the family, my brother felt this loss significantly, but also found himself without a best man and, therefore, without a proper toast. I thought a great deal about my desire to step up and fill the need. But […]
With a Little More Time
When I was given the opportunity to write this book, whatever God is up there said, You got your dream. I said, Actually I was hoping for a lighter topic.[1] “The best way to improve your writing is to cut.” A less-than-stellar professor I had in grad school used to say that. I disagreed with […]