How do you parent when you’ve lost your mobility? My sister called when I was on the other line talking with my friend Vicky. I clicked over to take her call and found that she wanted me to take care of her 15-year-old daughter for 10 days. I clicked the phone back to Vicky andContinue reading “How do you Parent When you Have Lost Your Mobility?”
Author Archives: Diane Williams
Book Review: The Soloist by Steve Lopez
Los Angeles Times columnist, Steve Lopez demonstrates, “We are our brother’s keeper” in his novel, “The Soloist.” Lopez ventured out of his office into the community in search of his economic need to find a story. Moving along the streets Lopez stopped to listen to Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, the violinist. Although Lopez wasn’t a musicianContinue reading “Book Review: The Soloist by Steve Lopez”
Celebrate Women
March is the month to celebrate woman. What woman has influenced your life the most? Please give details.
Why Is She Here?
I needed to hire a personal home care worker, and I really wanted her to enjoy outing, especially writing events so I posted an advertisement. A young lady responded to my ad and we scheduled an interview. At the interview we both agreed she was not the person for the job, however, she hadContinue reading “Why Is She Here?”
bell hooks: She Beat The Odds
bell hooks: She Beat The Odds bell was born in the Deep South. She knew at an early age that she wanted to become a writer however; everyone in her life discouraged her. bell was told that she was a woman (a girl) and she was supposed to fish for a husband and have children.Continue reading “bell hooks: She Beat The Odds”
Prescription For Change
Once you have received the prescription for change and it has changed the situation for you, stay with it forever. In other words if the prescription is working, adopt it as a lifestyle change. For instance, at the tender age of 25, my health was failing to rheumatoid arthritis. It invaded my body, and tookContinue reading “Prescription For Change”
Develop Success Habits
Three keys to develop success habits: set measurable goals with benefits, join a mastermind group, and “discover your inner winner.” Set measurable goals with benefits: when setting a goal, remember goals solve problems; and you want to alleviate your problems in a timely manner. State your goal and then have a time line about itContinue reading “Develop Success Habits”
Goals Equal Success
Will you be successful without goals? Perhaps, but most successful people set guidelines to aim at the targets they desire to become a part of their lives. Successful people understand that life will present them with problems and a surefire method to solving problems is to focus on achieving goals. Research has shown the hiddenContinue reading “Goals Equal Success”
Christmas Lights
Christmas is about sharing love, spreading goodwill, and bringing joy to all gods’ servants. How can we let God’s light shine through us at Christmas time? A few ways to let your light shine: Invite someone special to spend the holiday with you, go on the highways and byways and invite someone into your home-Continue reading “Christmas Lights”
Is your fiance rich?
Is your fiancé rich? When I was 22 I was engaged. While at the supermarket one day I met a woman, of about 80, in the fruit section. She caught my attention by boldly asking “Is your fiancé rich?” Stunned by her question, I turned and looked at her while thinking, “She doesn’t even knowContinue reading “Is your fiance rich?”
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