“I had one of those “stop-you-in-your-tracks”, extremely humbling moments, while working quietly on the hair of a very exhausted, sleeping nurse. She’d been at work all night and hadn’t been to bed, when she landed in my chair, but not before stopping to buy my breakfast on her way. As she dozed off, I gently […]

“I am Black, with a story that carries strength, resilience, and pride. I am a police officer, entrusted with responsibility and guided by justice. Most importantly, I am fully, authentically me—living my truth every day, and embracing every part of who I am.” (Link Below)

Today it happened. Today was the day. I had a little time to spare—Mom had an appointment, so we stopped by a local thrift store that supports the community. There it was: dusty, dirty, marked up with a price written in Sharpie. 50 cents. Just 50 cents. I brought her home, grabbed an alcohol pad, […]

Originally planned for Wallkill, Woodstock was moved at the last minute to Max Yasgur’s 600-acre farm in Bethel, New York. Organizers expected 50,000 people—but more than 400,000 showed up, flooding the fields beyond anything imaginable. Toilets ran dry, food vanished, and rain turned everything into mud. Yet for three unforgettable days, Woodstock was more than […]

“I just wanted to tell you about an awesome experience I had today. My three-year-old son and I went through the checkout at the end of our trip. I was telling the cashier (Kristen C) that my infant son is in the hospital right now and that my three-year-old is having a pretty rough time […]