This week as I prepare for the Christmas holiday I have been reflecting on the fact that traditions don’t just extend to holidays. The only difference is the words that are used. A tradition is just a habit that happens at a specific time of year. I have written about how my life hasn’t physically ...

The holidays are supposed to be a joyous time where you have a warm drink of your choice.  You are looking forward to seeing your family that you only see on Thanksgiving and Christmas. This year will be a little different. We may not be allowed to be physically together for the holidays, but I ...

When will the pandemic end? That is the question. The future looks bleak and we are still looking for solutions on how to treat the virus. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard this before, “I just wish the coronavirus is over,” or “when the coronavirus is over, let’s do… XYZ.” I get ...

I know you are scared, so am I, I don’t want to catch the virus lose anyone I love or my means of survival,   We need to turn to God, our family and friends, we need to be there for one another.   Please stay safe, wear the face masks, stay six-feet apart, no ...

COVID-19 has changed our world in scary ways. But no one can protect you better than yourself, and knowledge is the best way to do that. Here are the current facts and recommendations that will help keep you safe. CURRENT STATE OF THE WORLD At the end of May, the world moved toward business as ...

My heart ached as I looked out the car’s window- on the left I saw angry people holding up signs demanding to be heard   On the right I saw people content adjusting to the new way of living face masks, gloves, social distancing   I understand people are upset but we can’t fight violence ...

COVID-19 has changed the world in ways that our generation has never experienced. In the United States, wearing masks and social distancing is an uncomfortable change. Unfortunately, most changes require decisions that can bring out the worst in people. America has always had to make choices between freedom and responsibility. Our country stands for freedom. ...

The new normal Remembers doctors saying This is your new normal What you felt beforehand was different We need to work on what you have now The new normal Five people at a time in the store Family of four, your in the door Family of more, too big for the store Split up no ...

After over a month and a half in social distance, parents with children are neck-deep in online distance learning. There is a sense of community as we share frustration over a slow internet connection, difficult platforms, restless students, and numberless interruptions to our daily routine. Another thing we shared was the experience. Pictures of children ...