Category: Make Things Happen

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 »

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 »

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 »

If you haven’t seen The Theory of Everything yet, you’re missing out on a great movie. It’s a few years old but it’s a great story about the amazing theoretical scientist and cosmologist, Stephen Hawking. The Theory of Everything stars 2016 Oscar Award Actor Eddie Redmayne who portrayed Hawking to a tee. Stephen Hawking could... Read more »

 March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. President Ronald Reagan made the proclamation in 1987. During this month, people with disabilities are recognized for being an important part of society. People with disabilities work, attend school, buy homes, pay taxes, have families, and enjoy community events just like those without disabilities. Persons with  disabilities makes up... Read more »

     I love getting my hair done! When I was on my feet, I had a standing appointment to go to the beauty salon every two weeks to get all prettied up. That was my “me time”, taking out-time and pampering myself. Like most women and even men, when your hair-stylist finished giving you that... Read more »

Today is Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day. This day is recognized for doing random kind gestures for your fellow man. Here are a few I wanted to share with you from myself and some of my friends: Anonymous- I live next door to a church and I mow the park they have in the... Read more »

Have you seen the movie, “Wonder”? If not, it’s a must see that will delight your heart and teach everyone a lesson in acceptances. Wonder’s story-line is based around a boy named Auggie.  Auggie, who’s ten, has facial differences and has been home schooled, but is about to attend public school for the first time.... Read more »

February is Black History Month. In honor of this month, I chose 28 African-Americans to honor and celebrate.  I believe that they have changed the world by their advocacy and impacted the world for the better. Erma S. Cooper (my mom)- Erma Cooper was tasked and successfully completed raising six children after her beloved husband... Read more »

Guess who’s turning 45 on January 13? That would be me!  I can’t believe what a difference five years makes but these past years have been pretty good. Five years ago when I first start blogging, one of my first posts was about turning 40. In the post I shared my thoughts on where I... Read more »