Making the best of it!
In my early life, I often had to make the best of it. Times were hard and we were poor. But, even though we were poor in funds, we were...
Gaining While Losing
At the beginning of the summer of my 16th year, I was looking for a job. Being a teenager was (and is) an expensive endeavor! Taking...
Mother’s Wisdom
This week is the birth anniversary of a person who was one of the most influential in my life: my dear mother. This week also marks the...
A Tribute to My Mother
This Mother’s Day, as I reflect on my mother and her legacy, I am astounded at how much I still miss her to this day, and frankly, how...
For The Love Of Football
Growing up in Waldo, I had an affinity with sports….particularly football. I loved to watch our high school football team play and, as a...
What Will They Think?
Upon entering the 7th grade, I started attending school at P.K. Yonge in Gainesville. The dream my parents had for us to attend a small...