Creating a Culture of Kindness

My heart aches when I hear of another suicide. It’s like the pain from many years ago of losing two loved ones to suicide comes rushing forward. Nothing can stop the aching. Time heals some wounds, but not this one. The path forward for all of us is when we learn ways to become awareContinue reading “Creating a Culture of Kindness”

Summit at Sawyer Offers Hope to Raleigh

It was a beautiful day to celebrate the groundbreaking of Summit at Sawyer. This 154-unit neighborhood will offer affordable housing options in the heart of Southeast Raleigh. This day has been many years in the making with partnerships that include the City of Raleigh, Mills Construction, and Mount Pleasant Worship and Outreach Center. Some ofContinue reading “Summit at Sawyer Offers Hope to Raleigh”

A Charming Staycation in Fuquay-Varina

Of all the surprises on this year’s Anniversary getaway, the biggest one came at the end when we learned that Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe babysat our host. I am getting a little ahead of the story that happened on February 28, 2022. While this was an ordinary day for most, for my husband BertContinue reading “A Charming Staycation in Fuquay-Varina”