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Dignity: A Message to My Children

I am sending my prayers to the families and victims of the tragedies in New Orleans, Los Vegas, and the Bronx, New York. My children have come to me over the years with stories of people calling them the most hateful names and slurs. As a parent you wish you could have been thereContinue reading “Dignity: A Message to My Children “

Dignity: Tis the Season

This was my mother’s favorite time of year. It was a time to celebrate with family and it was her opportunity to give her three sons the kind of Christmases she never had. In times of struggle and hardships my mother wanted us to have these moments of celebration and love of family. Our treeContinue reading “Dignity: Tis the Season “

Dignity: Let Your Voice be Heard

There is this phrase I use to hear called “Suffering in silence.” I don’t know where it came from or who said it, but I used to be a master at it. I would hold on to the pain. It was the pain that I suffered at the hands of others, but it was alsoContinue reading “Dignity: Let Your Voice be Heard “

Dignity: Building a Legacy

It is coming on a year since my mother fondly known as the Queen has passed. She has left behind a legacy. She is missed every day by her husband, 3 sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. It is harder during these times because when we were growing up Christmas was one of mother’s favoriteContinue reading “Dignity: Building a Legacy”

Dignity: Unsung Heroes

Yesterday was Thanksgiving and it was a day to give thanks to all the blessings we have. I was able to spend time with family and we sat at a table with an abundance of food, conversation, and love. It is in these moments that I think about all those who may not be asContinue reading “Dignity: Unsung Heroes”

Dignity: Anthony, Coby, Dom, and Braden.

Please forgive me for any names that were misspelled Last night the Wahconah Regional High School in Dalton, Ma. Class of 2025 put on what we call the Turkey Fest. It is an opportunity for the seniors and others in the school to show case their talents to friends, families, fellow students, and teachers.Continue reading “Dignity: Anthony, Coby, Dom, and Braden. “

Dignity: The Oldies but Goodies Rockin Roll Show

This weekend The Oldies but Goodies will be performing at the Wahconah High School in Dalton, Massachusetts. We will be raising money for an amazing organization called Unico of Pittsfield. Their motto is “Service above Self.” They have been supporting the most vulnerable in Berkshire County since 1987 and we at the oldies show areContinue reading “Dignity: The Oldies but Goodies Rockin Roll Show”

Dignity: Hope It is not a Destination it’s a Journey.

Every day I wake up I am thankful for the blessings I have been given. In my life I have had hard times, good times, successes, and failures. It took me a while to realize that in my journey through life those experiences have made me who I am today. As I have aged, IContinue reading “Dignity: Hope It is not a Destination it’s a Journey.”

Dignity: I Believe in Music

I love to sing. I have been that way since I was 5 years old. I would listen to music, and I would sing along to the Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye, The Manhattans, and the O’Jays. Stevie Wonder was my favorite. I wasn’t the best looking or the smartest kid. I was quiet and I keptContinue reading “Dignity: I Believe in Music “

Dignity: Our Words Can Touch Lives

We all have the power in our ability to impact another person’s life. Sometimes it can be positive and sometimes we can cause harm. We all have this gift it just depends on how we use it. It can come from the words we use or the things we do. Every day, every minute, andContinue reading “Dignity: Our Words Can Touch Lives”