“Finding beauty in a broken world is creating beauty in the world we find.” Terry Tempest Williams I am dedicating this post today to all those who serve rural communities. This week I attended one of the best conferences in my thirty years in health care. The New England Rural Health Conference in Groton, Connecticut.Continue reading “Dignity: There is Beauty in What was Thought to be Broken “
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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: 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: Resiliency and Determination
Today I want to celebrate the Western Massachusetts State Champions and the Massachusetts State runner up in Division 1 Unified Track the Wahconah Regional High School Warriors. I want to talk about a group of young students who taught me what it means to never give up even when the odds say you have noContinue reading “Dignity: Resiliency and Determination “
Dignity: Jackie Robinson, Dignity Freedom Fighter
This month has been a challenge for me. For the first time I have celebrated a birthday and will celebrate Mother’s Day without my mom Phyllis King. My brother Tracy fondly called her the Queen. Happy Mother’s Day mom you are missed. “I had to fight hard against loneliness, abuse, and the knowledge that anyContinue reading “Dignity: Jackie Robinson, Dignity Freedom Fighter “
Dignity: Wahconah Regional High School Unified Track Team
I first want to let you know that my podcast interview on the Frontline Industry Podcast will be out in a few weeks. I will share with you when it is released. This year I have volunteered as a coach for the Wahconah Regional High School Unified Track team. Unified sports teams students with andContinue reading “Dignity: Wahconah Regional High School Unified Track Team “
Dignity: Excellence and Joy
On February 29th I was part of a three-person panel at Berkshire Community College (BCC) called Black Excellence and Joy. It was a panel of three alumni who graduated from BCC and had successful careers. We talked about what we had to overcome to get to where we are today. I was moved by theContinue reading “Dignity: Excellence and Joy “
Dignity: Doing A Great Work
On Thursday February 23, 2024, at 10am I had the opportunity to meet with two great men. Now, they might not agree but to me they are not only because they are successful in their lives but more importantly because of their commitment to giving back to their communities. I am talking about Dr. JasonContinue reading “Dignity: Doing A Great Work”
Dignity: A Higher Purpose
I did not write a dignity post last week. I had difficulty getting my thoughts together. It happens sometimes but last week seemed different. I find myself at a crossroads. I think we all have those moments when we question if we are where we are supposed to be. I wonder as my journey asContinue reading “Dignity: A Higher Purpose “
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