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Dignity: The Foundation

As parents we wonder if we have given our children the tools they need to survive when they venture out into the world. We know that we cannot be there to protect them 24 hours a day 7 days a week, so whatever guidance and education we give the hope is that they will useContinue reading “Dignity: The Foundation “

Dignity: The Four Musketeers

My prayers go out to the families and people of Texas who were devastated by the floods that took so many lives. My heart goes out to all those that this tragedy has affected. July 9, 2025, would have been the fifty-ninth birthday of my cousin Craig. He was killed in February 1985 whenContinue reading “Dignity: The Four Musketeers “

Dignity: The 4th of July Memories

Today is Independence Day and for me it brings back memories of my childhood and how we would spend every 4th at my grandparents’ house for a cookout. Growing up in Boston in the 1970s, there were cookouts and events across the city on the 4th. The day would end with fireworks on the EsplanadeContinue reading “Dignity: The 4th of July Memories “

Dignity: Honesty, Kindness, and Compassion

In my role as DEI Officer for Berkshire Health Systems, I have had the opportunity to meet some amazing people. It has been an experience where I have learned and grown as a human being and a leader. I discovered the judgments and biases I carried had an impact on how I cared for peopleContinue reading “Dignity: Honesty, Kindness, and Compassion “

Dignity: Teachers the Cultivators of Dignity

All too often when we talk about our education system you hear the negative. Now, do we have work to do to improve how we educate our children, YES! But that is always ongoing work we must evaluate and improve. Today will not be the day I will discuss that. Today I want to saluteContinue reading “Dignity: Teachers the Cultivators of Dignity”

Dignity: Portrait of a Graduate and Leader

It is difficult today to get my thoughts together because it is an emotional day, but I am going to do my best. On June 1, 2025, my son Anthony will be graduating from high school and moving on to the next journey in his life. As a father you hope that your children willContinue reading “Dignity: Portrait of a Graduate and Leader”

Dignity: This is Me

“When the sharpest words wanna cut me down I’m gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out This is brave, this is bruised This is who I’m meant to be, this is me Look out cause here I come And I’m marching on to the beat I drum I’m not scared to be seen I make no apologies, this isContinue reading “Dignity: This is Me “

Dignity: Mother Privilege

Sunday May 11, 2025, is the day we will celebrate motherhood. Whether your mother is still here or has passed this is still a day to remember the person who helped give you life. I titled this post Mother Privilege because that is what my brothers and I had and that is what my twoContinue reading “Dignity: Mother Privilege “

Dignity: Happy Birthday to Me

Today is my birthday. Over the last 20 years I have used my birthday as a time to evaluate my goals and the direction of my life. It is interesting how as we get older our goals and visions change. When I was in my twenties, I had goals that focused on my own success.Continue reading “Dignity: Happy Birthday to Me “

Dignity: Rise Above your Biases

When I think about all the different roles and experiences that I have had as a nurse I do not regret taking on any one of them. Each moment and each job brought important life lessons for me. These lessons have allowed me to learn and grow as a person. Each experience has helped breakdownContinue reading “Dignity: Rise Above your Biases “