Category Archives: family

Yes, it is a journey

How do you heal? How do you start the healing process? There’s no 1 way to do it. There’s work to heal your mind, body, and soul. Now is the time. Take the step to start your healing journey

Daily reminders

Stay HYDRATED. The recommended water intake is 8-8 ounce glasses. Math problem 8*8=64. Yes, 64 ounces of water daily. Be KIND to your mind. Think pleasant thoughts and focus on the best. Intentionally, start the day with an affirmation. Count your blessings. Keep your head up. Rest, reset, recharge. Take a moment, a few seconds,Continue reading “Daily reminders”

Uncomfortable TRUTH

Do you believe the TRUTH makes you free?!? That is a question we all must answer. TRUTH brings light to a matter. We all need light as a guide to our righteous path. Read the “six uncomfortable truths…” Now it’s time to let these TRUTHS be your light and guide on your righteous path. EachContinue reading “Uncomfortable TRUTH”

Historical Observations

February is Black History Month Carter G Woodson, author of The Miseducation of the Negro, started it as a week in February 1926 on this day, 2/7/1926 as Negro History Week We celebrate and honor all those of African descent and in the African Diaspora Black History is US History. Black History is British History.Continue reading “Historical Observations”

When will it stop?

Good news, it MUST continue Growth and progressive change is a process that continues. The little things matter. Keep up the small habits. Enough of the little things and small habits will accumulate big things and grand habits for a GREAT OUTCOME! Good things can not stop but must continue. Yes, you will get tiredContinue reading “When will it stop?”

Choices, choices, choices

The choices you make, make a difference and have a lasting impact. Be wise with the choices your make. Be committed to the choices you make. You are your biggest commitment. When the choice is made, it is a serious matter. All choices have consequences. Some have a lesser impact than others. Some have aContinue reading “Choices, choices, choices”

It’s MLK Day, but why a “day of service” and not a day of “civil protest for justice”?

Originally posted on The Southern Miss School of Social Work:
I feel annoyed every time I see a reference to “service” in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. Why? Certainly not because King himself was not a servant of justice. Indeed, just like the figure King followed, it was a service of ultimate sacrifice,…

The Standard

I believe this is a reminder for ourselves and our clients, patients, consumers, children, participants..Remind them “success is a series of small wins” There are some who measure progress and success with the BIG BANG BAM..a knockout. what happened before the knockout? The small, tiny, little things matter. Those investments of time and energy matter.Continue reading “The Standard”

In the zone

Getting out of the #comfort zone can be so many things but it is what we make it. Are we scared of failure or lack motivation to face the challenge? Either way, the comfort zone can be a dead zone. something must change What must change is perspective, attitude, outlook, connections, circle, network, and whateverContinue reading “In the zone”

Who’s the real teacher

I am thankful for the opportunity to share my thoughts about remote teaching and students learning. As we can see from the article, it’s happening all over the country. It makes me wonder how will all of this pan out. The world, social life, community, home life, and any other way of life as weContinue reading “Who’s the real teacher”

Community Schools

NBOE Board Meeting 12/21/21 Peace and blessings. Have a safe, blessed, and prosperous New Year.    Yes, for 2022 there are required changes necessary so NBOE students, families, faculty, and staff can progress and prosper.  The Board is no longer an Advisory Board where the DOE appoints the Superintendent. You all need to govern appropriately orContinue reading “Community Schools”