Beauty

~~~ Have you ever seen a person, place, or thing that took your breath away? There is much truth in the saying “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. Numerous industries survive on this basic principle; from cosmetics, to fashion, to automobiles to most visually based merchandise we have our own opinion of what […]

I Am An Obama Volunteer

~~~ In 2007 when the candidates for the Democratic Party began emerging I began my research to determine whom I would support. Wait let me back up a little even before that time. I volunteered during the re-election campaign of President Clinton in 1996, while still living in my hometown of Chicago, IL making phone […]

Happy Birthday Daddy!

~~~ It is not easy when a parent dies. Make it two deceased parents and even as an adult we can feel like an orphan. Today would have been my dad’s 76th birthday. My dad loved his birthday which is how I learned to love mine. In June for Father’s Day, I reflected on his […]

Poetry: We Still Remember

~~~ Though tears are shed less frequently hearts longing is not as painful we still feel empathy for families seeking to fill the void of loss; lives changed long ago on a sunny day work halted and freedoms shattered with souls leaping from upper floors; today we still remember, lighting candles, reading names of victims […]

We Still Remember

Update: 2012 DNC Through A Delegates Eyes

~~~ This is day two of the official part of the 2012 Democratic National Convention and I have been proudly participating in the process. Monday began with caucuses including the African American caucus. Monday speakers spoke about moving forward and encouraging our community to vote. Tuesday included the Women’s Caucus where we heard from Donna […]

Day One Recap: 2012 DNC Through A Delegates Eyes

~~~ Today was check-in day for me in Charlotte, NC for my week as a delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention. When elected in May for this opportunity, I didn’t initially intend to blog about the experience. However, I realized that this was a unique chance to share my experiences including welcome parties and […]

From The Beginning Of Time…

~~~ From the beginning of time there has been disobedience by human-beings. We learn from the Holy Bible that Adam and Eve were both disobedient; they ate of the tree of knowledge against God’s instructions to Adam. This act of disobedience banished them from the Garden of Eden. They would forever have a life that […]

Missing Children

~~~ Everyday in the United States children are abducted. It is important to take notice when any child is missing. It doesn’t matter whether they are a toddler or a teenager. I recently learned that a former co-workers 15 year old daughter is missing. I have decided to do what I do best by blogging […]

PaisleyPerspective Supports President Obama

~~~ Way back in February of 2007, I took the time to research and learn the issues important to each of the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for the 2008 United States Presidential Election. I remember thinking that the candidate I would most likely support was Senator Hillary Clinton. However the result of my […]