To every child of imperfect parents
By Sheryl Boldt We’ve all heard stories from those who say their parents messed up their lives. While some stories are horrific, others are typical – albeit distressing – reflections of dysfunctional families. I have no doubt my children love…
When your loved one is dealing with depression
By Sheryl Boldt Your loved one or friend suffers from chronic depression, and you’d do anything for them. But sometimes you wonder if you’re doing more harm than good. Besides feeling as if almost everything you say ends up being…
To Die is to Truly Live
By Sheryl Boldt Of all the ladies I cared for as a private caregiver, Bee was one of my favorites. I loved so many things about her, including her melodramatic manner. When Bee experienced a troubling symptom (that may or…
Africatown’s “Spirit of Our Ancestors Festival” Goes Virtual
British Researcher's Work Uncovered Previously Unknown African Women Who Also Survived the Middle Passage Aboard the Clotilda Slave Ship (Mobile, AL, February 1, 2021) -- Dr. Hannah Durkin's research uncovered two African women -- Sally Smith (African name "Rodishi") and…
¿El arrepentimiento está haciendo de tu mundo un lugar más oscuro?
Por Sheryl Boldt Luché con el odio hacia mí misma y todo lo que conlleva desde mi adolescencia. Basé mi autoestima en lo que hice o no logré o en lo que otros pensaban de mí. La implacable necesidad de…
To My Valentine
To My Valentine By Deborah DeSilets How many of us can say we have hand drawn a card for our loved ones for Valentine’s Day? The one in the photo was drawn in the 1920’s by Morris Lapidus to his…
We can live differently in 2021
Can you afford another year of failed New Year’s resolutions? Neither can I. Because we want to become better people, we list the bad habits we resolve to tackle during the coming year. But after failing to stick to our…