Nothing like a good ‘ol snow day to bond with two kids under the age of 12. Picture this, waking up to random yelling and inquiries at 5:30am, “Is it time to wake up yet?” “I’m not sleepy anymore!” Are we going to school?” “Are you going to work?” “Moooommmyy!!!I’m hungry!” “Can I get some […]
do's and don'ts, reflect and affirm, selective randomness
Each year we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the month of January. Communities and organizations come together and put forth a tremendous effort to reflect THE DREAM; a vision in the form of a narrative eloquently gifted to us by Dr. King. Below is a compilation of some […]
My brother greeted me early this morning via telephone call and an invitation to a day of service. So my day went like this……. After enjoying a cup of coffee and a warm welcome, the keynote speaker took the stage of the USC Upstate Readiness Center. She was a 30 something, Caucasian woman with curly hair […]
I am a SUPERHERO. Yes, the “S” on my chest shines brightly on most days. Each day before stepping foot into my office, I perform my methodic ritual of lacing my boots, straightening my mask, and double checking my cape. My office is my lair, my sanctuary, my refuge of sorts. It’s here that my […]
do's and don'ts, reflect and affirm, selective randomness
I am a SUPERHERO. Yes, the “S” on my chest shines brightly on most days. With every visit to his school, I imagine the wind blowing gently as my hair flies ever so perfectly over my red cape with my slow motion stride. Once I reach my desired destination, I announce, “It is I, Michelle N. Smith here to save […]
