National Men’s Health Month: Legacy, and Fatherhood

06.01.26 June arrives with long days, warm light, and a gentle reminder that the men in our lives—fathers, brothers, husbands, sons, mentors, and friends—deserve intentional care too. It’s National Men’s Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the...

MARCH: WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

03.01.26 Reflecting On The Women Who Built Me Women’s History celebrated in March always invites me to pause, breathe, and to look back at the women whose fingerprints are still on my life — some known by millions, others known only by the few they quietly...

Cancer Prevention Starts With You

02.01.26 February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a time when we pause and shine a light on something that touches far too many lives. It’s a reminder that prevention isn’t passive—it’s intentional. It’s choosing to prioritize screenings, paying attention to...

Stepping Into 2026: A Year of Purpose and Legacy

01.01.26 Stepping into 2026 with purpose while continuing to build legacy. The first morning of a new year always feels like standing at the edge of a river. Behind us, the waters carry the stories of yesterday — the victories, the lessons, the tears we turned into...

Jesus The Light Of The World

12.01.25 One-on-One With Mom: A Christmas Tradition I love the Christmas season. The lights, the smell of evergreen, the baked goods and family traditions. My mom’s holiday tradition was to take each of us four kids individually to downtown Detroit for...

A Tribute for National Family Caregivers Month

11.01.25 November marks National Family Caregivers Month—a time to pause, reflect, and honor the millions of individuals who quietly shoulder the weight of caring for loved ones facing aging, illness, or disability. These caregivers—often family members—are the unsung...

Devil’s Night: From Mischief to Mayhem

10.01.25 The Origins of Devil’s Night For decades October 30th in Detroit wasn’t just the eve of Halloween—it was Devil’s Night, a date marked by mischief that spiraled into mayhem. Devil’s Night began as harmless pranks like toilet-papering trees and...

Labor Day – More Than Just a Long Weekend

09.01.25 As the first Monday of September rolls around, many of us instinctively reach for the grill, plan a beach day, or savor the sweet pause before fall kicks into high gear. But Labor Day isn’t just a seasonal bookmark—it’s a tribute to the backbone of our...