Just Your Average Black Woman Going Through Life
It is now the middle of the week in the last full week of summer. Can you believe it? The summer season is pretty much over. Yes, summertime allows for warmer weather, more hours in a day, and more opportunities to do outdoors activities, but let’s keep this energy as we go into the…
Yesterday was the official start to Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s a month that honors the people of the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. These people have helped in making the United States what it is today. Whether it be in Entertainment, Politics, Healthcare, or just the everyday working person, they are all included….
When I was a kid, I always said “I will live to be100 years old.” But when I was a kid, I was not aware of all the different illnesses that can happen. I actually was not aware of the actual work needed to maintain good health. Today, there are still many people living…
Today is a remembrance for an event that happened 23 years ago today. This day is often mentioned as September 11th, 2001 or 9/11. Some of you like me were around during this time and can remember where you were. Others were too young or yet to be born. Our job as people is…
In the last few years, we have heard of many stories of Black celebrities who died by suicide. They have included names such as Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss, Cheslie Kryst, Lee Thompson Young, and even Don Cornelius. From September 10th to the 16th it is Suicide Prevention Week with the month dedicated to its awareness….
Having to work is a responsibility most adults participate in. Some people work jobs they love, others work jobs they dislike but must do it for various reasons. Many people, including myself, have love-hate relationships with our place of work. Working with children, especially those with developmental disabilities, is rewarding. But all that comes…
September is Falls Prevention Month. Although, falls are more likely to happen over the age of 65, it is never too early to increase your awareness. As a child, you may have fallen many times as you learn to balance yourselves within the environment. You often bounce back with no problem. Now the older…
Can you believe it is September already? Time is flying. Summer is coming to an end soon and the daylight hours will be getting shorter. But that doesn’t mean the time is over for doing great things and creating the energy around you to match it. Let’s take the time to think back to…
Yesterday, August 29th was the birthday of Michael Jackson. He would have been 66 years old if he lived. Many of us love his songs. But on this day and with the state of America and the rest of the world today, I want to highlight the song “Man in the Mirror.” It’s a…
My vacation away from work is over. As an Occupational Therapist, working with children with developmental disabilities is very rewarding, but can be tough at the same time. In the last few years I have seen a gradual decline in the skills of the children at the kindergarten age. The times have changed along with…