Tag Archives: grace
The Price of Shipping
Several months ago, our friend and neighbor flew across the country to be with her ailing mother. Unfortunately, her mother passed away during the visit. So, our neighbor telephoned and asked us to ship some clothes that would be appropriate … Continue reading
Graded with Grace
My son’s blue eyes sparkled with excitement as he showed me a paper he had brought home from school. It was a math test, marked with a red star and a grade of 100 percent. As we looked at the … Continue reading
Resolve
If we’re going to resolve these issues in America, we’ve got to come together to resolve all of these conflicts and crises in America, we got to find the way to do it in love. – Martin Luther King III … Continue reading
From Mourning to Dancing
We’re cutting your job.” A decade ago those words sent me reeling when the company I worked for eliminated my position. At the time, I felt shattered, partly because my identity was so intertwined with my role as editor. Recently … Continue reading
Take the Lead
It was only after fully accepting myself that I was able to step into my confidence. I realized that being myself actually worked, and that being a Black woman is one of Gods greatest gifts, and now more than ever, … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 