Critical Thinking

I was talking to a co-worker, the other day, when the subject matter turned to the 2020 presidential election. He claimed, unequivocally, that Donald Trump had won the election in 2020 and that Biden stole the election through the use of a massive and coordinated fraud campaign. Obviously, after I gave him the infamous Mike … Read more

Family Dynamics (part 1)

Family dynamics are a touchy subject for many and one that most people try to hide. Some people consider the family a secret society, and what happens within the family unit must remain a secret. If you let the outside world know what has transpired, you are breaking a family code. Someone might chastise you … Read more

Women Helping Others Advance

Did you know that Walking Through Life As Women has a women’s group that meets every 4-6 weeks? Our group started because Lisa and I wanted to meet with women face-to-face. Yes, we are empowering women through our blog stories, but we thought that we could make more of an impact by meeting some of … Read more

Watercolors

I was recently reminded of a watercolor of clouds I once saw hanging over the host station in a newly-opened, Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles. Because of its beauty, I asked about it. The manager said it was a pre-opening gift from a friend of the owner. I asked him to translate the included script. … Read more

Outcome

A biography, as defined by Wikipedia, “is a detailed description of a person’s life. It involves more than just basic facts like education, work, relationships, and death; it portrays a person’s experience of these life events. Unlike a profile or resume, a  biography presents a subject’s life story, highlighting various aspects of their life, including … Read more

Losing A Friendship

Maintaining good friendships is a form of self-care that provides comfort and encouragement, and this can enhance your mental well-being. But what happens when the dynamics of a friendship change and you start drifting apart? One minute you’re seeing your best friend all the time and the next you’re lucky to find any free time … Read more

Outrage Of The Funky White Boy

Let me begin by saying that I am, in fact, an older white male. A demographic that I have become profoundly ashamed of, and I sincerely hope I do not represent in any way, shape, or form. I am also proudly married to a gorgeous woman of color, of mixed heritage, and have an Afro-American … Read more

I Can’t Pretend It Didn’t Happen

There are two kinds of people: those who need to work through issues and those who ignore them. I am the former. I need to understand what happened, why the situation occurred, and find a way to correct the problem; then, I can move on. It boggles my mind when I encounter people who want … Read more

H H E

What would you call a place where love is the common currency? There is no hunger, no disease, no death, no injury, and no crime. There is no need for the police, the military, or judges. It is abundant, beautiful, and comfortable. When you arrive there, you are welcomed by every person who ever truly … Read more