September 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died. The Notorious RBG was a light for women lawyers, for women in general, for men, for workers, for all of us. She showed us what determination, excellent skills, a supportive husband, and intelligence could do. She was wonderful, and now she’s gone. This creates a major problem for those of…

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Mary Church Terrell—educator, political activist, and first president of the National Association of Colored Women—was born on September 23, 1863, in Memphis, Tennessee. An 1884 graduate of Oberlin College External, America’s first college to admit women and amongst the first to admit students of all races, Terrell was one of the first American women of African descent to graduate from…

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Here are some things to consider when thinking about shopping at a warehouse club: 19 Worst Things to Buy at Warehouse Clubs 5 Ways Warehouse Clubs Try to Trick Smart Shoppers 10 Best Buys at Warehouse Clubs 35 Hidden Ways to Save at Warehouse Clubs Six Strategies for Maximizing the Value of a Warehouse Club…

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Sharp-minded, large-spirited, incomparably brilliant Ursula K. Le Guin examines anger in an essay titled “About Anger,” found in her altogether fantastic nonfiction collection No Time to Spare: Thinking About What Matters ). In an introspective search for any positive use of anger, Le Guin finds one — the safeguarding of self-respect. But upon closer inspection, she recognizes that what…

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Powerful Bible Verses About Friendship By Jorie Nicole McDonald No matter if your friends are near or far, these encouraging Bible verses will help you feel connected with them in a new way. Luke 3:16 Colossians 3: 12-14 James 4:11 Go HERE for video and article. What does Islam say about friendship? “Your best friend is the one…

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Posted by The Guardian | Aug 22, 2018 | Syndicated | It is half a century since the Last Poets stood in Harlem, uttered their first words in public, and created the blueprint for hip-hop. At an intimate open house session, they explain why their revolutionary words are still needed. Read HERE. You will not be able to stay home, brotherYou will not…

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Hunt for cheaper medication and supplies. Go to Goodrx.com and read their guide to saving money on insulin. Eat like you have some sense. Instead of expensive, out of season strawberries, eat cheaper, delicious fresh apples and pears. Go to the gym or take advantage of great fall weather and take a walk. If you are a…

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