After an exceptionally long winter and lots of make-up days due to freezing temperatures, the kids are finally out of school and on to their summer fun. Prior to leaving the school building for a long awaited vacation, there were many exciting activities going on inside the school walls as the year came to an […]
I have no memories of my dad, because he passed away when I was four years old. But, oh my grand dad, whom I affectionately called Daddy. He was an awesome guy and the joy of my life! I think he felt the same way about me, as well as all of his grandchildren. He […]
Having experienced a mild winter here in the Midwest for the past two years, caused many people to temporarily forget what winter is like here in the windy city. The weather so far has been amazing. This year, the frigid temperatures, work stoppage and school closings seem to be the norm. Are you looking for some fun things to do with the kids ? What […]
We are approaching the time of the year when students are selecting their high schools for the next school year. They are busy completing applications, taking entrance examinations, and requesting letters of recommendations from their principal, counselors and teachers. The high school counselors are busy recruiting students for the incoming freshman class. As a part of their recruiting […]
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15,1929 to the parents of Rev. Martin L. King Sr. and Alberta King. He graduated from high school at age 15, and enrolled in Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He was ordained as minister at age 18, and earned his doctorate degree at Boston School of […]
I trust that you had a great holiday season, and you are well on your way to implementing those New Year Resolutions for the upcoming year. Regardless of the obstacles you faced last year, you have been given an opportunity to start anew. “Let Go” of the past, clear your slate, start fresh, and embrace […]
As you know, Halloween is just around the corner. It is always an exciting time for the children. Weeks in advance they begin to look forward with anticipation to the sweet treats and the other goodies they hope to receive. It is a fun and exciting day for the kids. Many are escorted around their neighborhoods and to […]
Where did the summer go? Labor Day has come and gone, and the kids are back in school. There never seem to be enough time, during the summer months, for sleeping late, and doing all of the fun things that you want to do with the kids. I often wonder why our last holiday at […]
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and mothers-to-be. Today, May 12,2013 is a special day that has been set aside to honor all mothers across the United States. Do something super special for your love one. Give a gift from the heart, something that is meaniful to her and only her. It’s all about her today. It can be most […]
Once again world-wide attention has been drawn to a tragic incident; the bombing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Much to often, we are inundated with having to hear about, or watch tragic occurrences in our society. Kudos to the first responders, emergency teams and countless other individuals who rushed to provide assistance and […]