Sunday, September 7th would have been my mother’s 82nd birthday. My mother passed away on December 10, 2023. Although she is no longer with us her memory and spirit lives on. It is hard to believe she is no longer here. She was the rock and foundation of her sons and husband. She committed herContinue reading “Dignity: Happy Birthday Ma “
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Dignity: Life Changing Event
Yesterday we dropped our son off at college. He is going to Curry College with the goal of becoming a special education teacher. Anthony has had this dream since he was a sophomore in high school. This goal was supported by his teachers, administrators, and his family. Many of us saw the gifts he had,Continue reading “Dignity: Life Changing Event”
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: 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 “
Dignity: Coach Anthony’s Dad
I am in my second year of volunteer coaching for the Wahconah Regional High School Unified Track team. We are 50+ strong this year and we are the current reining Western Mass Champions and the State runner-up for division 1. What makes this experience exceptional for me is not the winning but what unified sportsContinue reading “Dignity: Coach Anthony’s Dad “
Dignity: What Story will You Tell?
How do I want to be remembered. It is something I think about more and more as I journey into my sixties. It has been an amazing ride so far over the last six decades. I have had wins and losses and everything in between. I have made good choices as well as many IContinue reading “Dignity: What Story will You Tell? “
Dignity Freedom Fighter 