Tag Archives: power
Linden Hills
Linden Hills by Gloria Naylor (1985, 304 pages) Linden Hills, like Bailey’s Café, is yet another complex book that I would not put in the “easy-to-read” category. I read this book over 20 years ago. I never forgot how wonderful, haunting, vivid, and compelling … Continue reading
be well together
There will always be those whose impulse to hoard, exploit, and oppress is stronger than their impulse to harmoniously coexist, share, heal the collective, and be well together. We tilt the pendulum of our human condition by being rooted, passionate, … Continue reading
using your voice for the next generation
“I find hope in people with a mission for change. Using your voice for something greater than yourself, and actually seeing that change take shape is contagious. And when you know you’re paving the way for a better future for … Continue reading
fight for what matters…
Dear God, may we find the strength to heal, the courage to fight for what matters, and the wisdom to cherish those we love in the present moment. May love guide our steps, even through loss, uncertainty, and change. Amen. Positively … Continue reading
the glow
When you see a woman glowing, looking softer and lighter, and walking with her head held higher, trust that what you’re witnessing is the aftermath of resilience—a woman reclaiming her peace after a difficult chapter. Celebrate her. Support her. Encourage … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 