LOOKING BACK ONLY SHOWS ME HOW FAR I’VE COME

In the last couple months, I found those closest to me have been extremely thoughtful with words of thoughts and prayers. While these same people are the hardest for me to reach out to personally acknowledge their reflections. Ironically, it was easy to hide behind texts, e-mails, chats, Facebook,...

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OUR SPOKEN WORDS MATTER AS MUCH AS SILENT VOICES

Being a first generation American, I proudly hail my right, my responsibility and ultimately my duty to vote. It is something I don’t take lightly, as in our short, rich history many Americans fought for our freedoms and lost their lives for our country, the United States of America. I realize I am...

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CASH PAYS MY BILLS BUT REINVESTING THE DIVIDENDS MAKES ME RICH

In my role as association payroll administrator for my YMCA I often equate it being that of housekeeper. As amusing as it may seem, the striking similarity between the two positions is rather uncanny. As long as people are paid accurately and timely, rarely does anyone ever acknowledge the payroll...

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THE EXTROVERT IN ME: OPENING MYSELF IN SOCIAL MEDIA

🎼 80s rock/pop music, 🚴 bicycling,   ♟ board games, 🎳 bowling,   🚣 canoeing/kayaking, 👨🏼‍💼 colleague,   ...

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