Author Archives: Editor
It’s Mother’s Day (5/8/11) and I have a little time before my oldest son and my grandson comes to visit. I spoke to my youngest son and his wife this morning just after his plane landed from Jerusalem (how exciting). … Continue reading
This year’s “State of Black Pasadena” [Pasadena Journal, [April 28, 2011] garnered a few interesting responses. One reader saw me at the Bank and said thanks for printing some facts that even she didn’t know about. By far, the strangest … Continue reading
It’s 4:30 a.m. I am sitting down at my computer. I slept well last night, after hearing on the news that the President is okay. I have said my prayers, made my coffee and toast and done my fifty push … Continue reading
Most of us know the Bible scripture where Jesus asked his disciples, “But who do you say I am,” when reporting to him what others said about him. (Mark 8:27-33) Jesus praised them because they (Peter) answered correctly. I recently … Continue reading
The older I get, the more my eyes are opened. Literally, I see how some of my sisters look and dress. I was at a public function recently and noticed the ladies, mostly the younger ones, dressed in skimpy, revealing … Continue reading
An article in the April 15, 2011 issue of The New York Times, entitled, “For many bachelors in China, no Property means, no dates.” It talked about young women who won’t date men unless they own property. I couldn’t help … Continue reading
When I opened a local Black news magazine that has a religious focus (Focus On The Word – April, 2011 edition), I became almost nauseated by seeing an article called, “Feud between Bill Cosby and Russell Simmons Heats Up.” In … Continue reading
I was speaking to a young woman recently about male-female relationships and commitment. She said to me, “I and my friends are accomplished, we have our own careers, we are making it okay, we handle our business and pay our … Continue reading
We’ve heard that charity begins at home and spreads abroad. I believe that includes at home where you live, your church, your work, your town, your state, your country… and then elsewhere, abroad. A good example of this is when … Continue reading
BIRTHDAY DECLARATION
Posted on August 9, 2011 by Editor
“I Had My Fun If I Don’t Get Well No More” This week on August 10, 2011 I turned 70 years old. A friend of mine asked me what I wanted for my birthday. I really had no answer … Continue reading →