Let Trayvon Martin’s death be a catalyst for change
Here we go again…crowds are hitting the streets with rocks and rants of protest against the verdict in the Trayvon
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My love/hate relationship with poetry
I have had a love/hate relationship with poetry since I was a child. I remember a collection of poems by
Read moreFireworks can bring forgiveness
A little more than a year ago I got hurt. It wasn’t a dramatic accident or a violent attack. There
Read moreTexas showed us how to make sure the government knows who it’s working for
I’m proud of Texas. These are words I never thought I would hear myself say but it’s true. Oh not
Read moreWonderful World
I knew I was going to extend this long, Memorial Day weekend by one extra day so that I would
Read moreWine in the Woods: More than just wine
The clouds were layered with various shades of gray as we travelled south on 95, toward the darkest and most
Read moreWhat’s the big deal about marriage?
Saturday night found me in a bachelorette party at a popular gay club in Mt. Vernon. I was with my
Read moreDogs, cats can teach us about how to commit to a relationship
Not long ago a friend made the statement that it is easy to find the perfect pet to share your
Read moreReal women don’t need Dove
FEMALES – LISTEN UP I don’t want to be a real beauty buzz kill or rain on any skin softening
Read moreBoston Marathon: ‘Don’t let fear threaten the whole adventure’
(Jonah and his mother Jessie Watrous) On Saturday I went for a walk with Jonah, a handsome, blonde, two-year-old boy
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