Category: Make Things Happen

Blogger-in-chief, award-winning public speaker, and disability awareness advocate Shari Cooper provides insight, humor, and reflection on a range of issues.

Royal Wedding Diversity

I’m still basting in the happiness of the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle! Who would’ve ever thought an American, actress, divorced, feminist, biracial woman would be allowed to marry a prince? This would not have been thought of a few decades ago. Back in the day, you were to stay in your... Read more »
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Coop’s Movie Scoop Finding Dory

I have a confession to make I am 45 and love animated movies. My new obsession is with the Pixar movie, Finding Dory! One of my favorite comedians, Ellen DeGeneres, lends her voice to the character Dory. When I found that out, it made me really, want to see this movie because she is funnier... Read more »
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TINY

I have a new love in my life! My new love has the cutest face with the biggest brown eyes I have ever seen. She’s black with touches of mahogany and very fuzzy. This new love of mine likes nibbling at my toes, shoes, socks and anything within her reach and I don’t even get... Read more »
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Super Shaquem

Would you agree the game of football is one of the world’s roughest sports? In-order to even dream of one day being drafted to play in the National Football League (NFL), would you agree one needs two hands to accomplish this? If you said yes, you’re so wrong because Shaquem Griffin is on the scene.... Read more »
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BABY, BABY, BABY

Every year a new baby is revealed as the Gerber Baby. Although, they all have been super adorable, I must say this year’s baby just may be the cutest one of them all. One year old Lucas Warren of Dalton, Georgia is the 2018 face of Gerber. Lucas is the first baby with down syndrome... Read more »
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Ice, Ice Baby

The United States Paralympics Sled Hockey Team just took home gold for the third time. Hockey is a very physical sport. All the pushing, bumping and sometimes even the fighting make fans go crazy and love it even more.  Sled hockey is even more physical in my opinion. One must have the muscle tone like... Read more »
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Coop’s Movie Scoop I, Tonya

I watched the movie I, Tonya a few months ago and highly recommend you to put it on your “to watch list”. I Tonya is a about past Olympian Ice Skater, Tonya Harding. Now, if you haven’t heard of Tonya, let me give a quick run-down of who she is. Tonya is best known for... Read more »
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Dying With Purpose

One thing that is factual, everyone is going to die. It’s sad, but true, dying is a part of life. Most hope to live a long healthy life, but when it’s time to transition, hopefully you’re old, it’s quick, painless, and surrounded by the ones you love. Although everyone must leave this earth, no one... Read more »
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Woman of Change

Women are really making great waves in the world these days. It may have taken a minute for women to be recognized for their full potential and capabilities but we have made great strides. I even truly believe that before I leave this earth, there will be a woman president of the United States. Senator... Read more »
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