On October 1, 2025, I had the honor of speaking to the soon to be graduating nursing class at Berkshire Community College (BCC). It has been an honor for me to be invited to speak to our future nurses over the last 3 years. It is an opportunity to give back to an institution thatContinue reading “Dignity: Conversations “
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Dignity: Finding My Self-Worth
On my ride to work I began thinking back to when I was young growing up in Boston. I am not sure what triggered these memories, but it was a reminder of where I have been and how far I have come. I believe these memories help me to understand why I am the person IContinue reading “Dignity: Finding My Self-Worth “
Dignity: Happy Birthday Ma
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 “
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: Values
Over the last few months, I have been struggling. It is probably why I have not been as consistent with my Dignity posts. It can be challenging to come up with things to write every week because my hope is that what I say can have value and that it can resonate with you inContinue reading “Dignity: Values”
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: 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 Freedom Fighter 