When it was time for my family to welcome a new furry friend, we opted to rescue a pup from a local shelter. Pet adoption is one of the best ways to help end the vicious cycle of puppy...
Military life is good training for many of the adaptations that life requires us to make.
I have been a military spouse for over 16 years. There are aspects of military life that make it particularly difficult. But many of...
Check out these eco-friendly tips for going green!
Climate change has been top of mind for me over the last several months, as I’m sure it has for many of you as well. I like to think of myself as...
How can we give a voice to the voiceless? By speaking up, speaking out, and above all else, being aware.
There are generous amounts of imagery and stories shared at this time. All of it is powerful. At the same...
April 20th, 1999 was my 17th birthday. It was also the day the unimaginable happened. In Columbine, CO, thirteen students and one teacher lost their lives, 24 students were injured and many more were mentally changed forever by gun...
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is January 27, 2021
Why is it so important to remember? I think because it would be dangerous to forget.
Eleven million people died, and the world stood still and did nothing. Gas chambers were built, graves...
For as long as I can remember, Christmas wasn’t just a time I associated with giving and receiving gifts but also a time spent giving back to my community. It never really felt like the holiday season until I...
Many White parents want to do their part in preventing their children from harboring racial bias and empowering them to interrupt discrimination they may witness. Yet, many of us lack the skills or competence to get even foundational conversations...
April is International Celebrate Diversity Month.
Let me start by asking you a question. Have you ever been pointed out for being different? If yes, Was it done with a positive or a negative approach? And the other way around—...
I am a self-proclaimed news junkie. I enjoy starting my morning with some local tv anchor banter and the forecast, and I have a nightly date with Lester Holt while I’m putting the finishing touches on dinner. My “background...
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Where to Pick Strawberries near St. Louis
There's nothing like a fresh strawberry, picked from the ground with your own hands. As the weather warms up and summer can be seen...
