• Tribute to Nelson Mandela

    I am inspired and motivated by people who overcome great obstacles on the road of life and have such a strong belief in themselves and their purpose that they persevere despite it all.   Such a man is Nelson Mandela. A man who spent 27 years in prison because of his unwavering devotion to his …

  • Derrick Coleman – Hero with a super bowl ring

    I am impressed by people that perform beyond the expectations of others. While in High School, I became familiar with students at the State School for the Deaf and Blind. My Dad, a teacher in the public school system was offered a part time job teaching 1 class at the school. It was fascinating to …

  • Its All A Matter of Perspective…

    A few Sundays ago, as I entered the sanctuary of the church and moved to my usual seat on the end of the pew on the 8th row on the left side, I noticed that there were some people sitting there. While many people are upset by someone having the nerve to sit in their …

  • The Day I Almost Went Swimming…with the fishes

    The Day I almost went swimming… with the fishes   I have enjoyed fishing from an early age, although I did not go much until I became an adult and did not have to work all the time. I was not forced to work, but took every job that came my way for a bit …