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The purpose of life
The purpose of life is not to be happy – but to matter, to be productive, to be useful, to have it make some difference that you have lived at all. ~Leo Rosten~ Our self-empowerment workshop for college-bound students and their parents at Molloy College on Saturday, June 9th, went well as a result of…
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It is a refreshing feeling, when…
It’s not about the fancy gifts It’s for the weary souls it lifts It’s not about a sweet cliche It’s for the phrase that we should say On each and every passing day In hopes that it might sometime stay within her mind, she’ll know in kind to have a restful Mother’s Day My mother…
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A Grateful Daughter On Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day 2012 A grateful Daughter on Mother’s day 2012 I am indeed grateful; to my Mama for all that she has done for me. I am thankful to God for sparing her life as she approaches her 90th birthday, to read these sentiments. I do not take this lightly, for there are many children…
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The Journey Has Just Begun – There Is Time For You To Get On Board
Yesterday, I responded to news of a husband and wife murder-suicide and 4 innocent surviving child victims in a community where I have lived for over 20 years. I woke up this morning to find that the North Bellmore School District had taken the lead with a public statement on how they intend to support…
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It is all about our children: they don’t get to pick their parents
http:// http://bellmore.patch.com/articles/cops-kids-find-parents-in-apparent-homicide-suicide My response: It will take a good village to raise these perplexed and courageous kids. The support of family, school, neighbors, friends, community organizations and well-wishers would have to step up to the plate and support these children. God always looks out for his little angels and speaks to the hearts of his…
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I Just Can’t Keep It to Myself: A Lesson in the Art & Fashion of Collegiate Excellence
When was the last time you interacted with a bunch of “college kids”? How would you characterize that experience? Was it disheartening, or would you say it was exhilarating enough to shout it from the mountain top? Bear with me while I do my “shouting”, for in light of an abundance of criticisms of our…
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Fashion Wednesday – Fitting into Spring
Spring has indeed sprung and with the weather being so kind to us, we cannot be blamed for thinking summer has taken us by surprise. For some, the thought of shedding heavy, baggy clothes makes this an exciting time; while others get into a panic mode. “Which of those gorgeous fashions out there am I…
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My Time Has Come To Say ‘Well Done’
My Time Has Come to say ‘Well done!’ to all those mothers and fathers who have worked tirelessly to secure a decent future for their children. As our children leave for their various college destinations, we pray that God will guide and protect them and that all that is good that we have poured into…
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In the News
DA Rice to Parents: ‘Allowing Underage Kids to Drink Alcohol this Prom/Graduation Season is a Crime’. DA to appear in Social Host PSA to be shown in movie theaters MINEOLA, NY – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice is reminding parents of teenagers that, with prom and graduation season approaching, adults who provide alcohol to…
My Time 4 Talk by Madona Cole-Lacy
Commentary and dialogue on current news items, art activities, personal development, cultural diversity, family life, parenting, and education
My Time 4 Talk by Madona Cole-Lacy 