Unkindness Online: Why I am Sick of Dirty Social Media

I woke up this morning feeling great. One of my favorite comedies was on TV, my son started online learning on his own, and I had a great cup of coffee. Life was good. But then, I ruined it. I got on Facebook. The first thing I saw was that someone was argumentative...

Why this Woman-Owned Business is called Make A Way

I just found myself always answering, “I made a way.” Being a woman in business is empowering, exciting, and challenging. It’s a road paved with pitfalls, potholes, and roadblocks. But also wonderful rewards. As a female entrepreneur, I am proud to walk in the...

The beauty and power of words: Family Literacy Month

I love to write. Blog posts, articles, books, …you name it. The beauty and power of words fascinate me. The articles I write for publications like Story Monsters or websites like Multicultural Children’s Book Day take more thought and effort,  but they are...

The Decline of Empathy Thanks to a Piece of Fabric

Unbelievably, the simple act of wearing a mask has become political and another example of how empathy is on shaky ground amongst fellow human beings. How did that happen? Since when did protecting our country’s most vulnerable: the old, the young, and the...