Someone asked me once about my outlook on life. I had to think about that for a moment. I think the answer to that question can be dictated by how you feel in the moment and if that is the case, then our responses will cover an array of emotions. In this instance I think theContinue reading “Dignity: My Outlook on Life”
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Dignity: Conversations
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 “
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: 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: 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: 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: Why I Write
I was asked recently to talk about why I right these dignity posts. I have been writing since July of 2020. When I started writing back then I was doing it for my teammates. I wanted them to know that their voices mattered. It was my commitment to them that I would be the leaderContinue reading “Dignity: Why I Write “
Dignity: Addressing Health Challenges
On March 19, at 3pm I will be speaking in Enfield, Connecticut about my work in the community to address health outcomes in Berkshire County. I was asked by my close friend Pastor Lisa McColgan to speak on my work as well as how I first started writing these dignity posts. I am happy toContinue reading “Dignity: Addressing Health Challenges “
Dignity: Dreams from Hope to Reality
Today is a somber day for me. In our organization we are losing a great leader who is retiring today. I am a part of Berkshire Health Systems because she first hired me as a per-diem shift director and then in 2021 I became the Quality Director for Fairview Hospital. Today, February 28, 2024, DoreenContinue reading “Dignity: Dreams from Hope to Reality “
Dignity Freedom Fighter 