Today we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the March On Washington. For the past few days the television, newspapers and social media sites have been buzzing with the ringing of freedom. Historic images of a time not so long ago have stirred conversation, emotions & questions that leave us looking…
Tag: education
Serious Back To School Prep
If you’ve been scowering the internet for the perfect preschool/kindergarten, or the first day is looming…or maybe you’re just not sure if you’re kid is ready. Basically you’re me, last year; and this year to be honest, as Jax makes the jump to Pre-K; I’ve got an event for ya!…
A Heart of Service, A Plan Of Action
15 years ago my mom told me that her friend & client, Holly Robinson Peete was having an event at her house to raise money for Parkinson’s Disease. I knew Holly’s dad had Parkinson’s Disease and that he was being treated for it. At 15 years old, I didn’t understand…
Surviving And Fighting Back
Surviving a terrible disease takes more than wearing colored ribbons and using #Survivor in all of your social media updates. It takes fearlessness and gumption. Beating the disease is not just the act of getting rid of it. What do you do after the last dose of medication? The last…
The Booker Effect
Last night I had the great honor and pleasure of attending a fundraiser for Newark, New Jersey’s Mayor Cory Booker‘s run for Senate Campaign. I was invited by a good friend, Jodi Gomes who has become friends with the mayor through her advocacy for Autism. You’re probably wondering what the…
My Little Super Soccer Star!
Jaxon has one of those fall birthdays that always seems to be right on the cusp of letting him into athletic, camp & school programs. They don’t care about his size or his abilities, he’s simply not old enough. Well, Jax loves soccer, basketball and football. Unfortunately, for Jaxon he…
