Walking into Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles on a Friday morning is an experience that I truly struggle to find an accurate analogy for. I know because I tried – and failed. Tons of eager faces packed tightly into the … Continue reading
Most girls growing up, past a certain age, consider themselves cooler than their parents and wouldn’t go to their mom for advice past how to use their first feminine hygiene product or how to apply mascara . . . maybe. My … Continue reading
Nod your head if you’ve ever heard someone say something like this to you in reference to some way they’ve let you or someone else down: “I can’t help it. That’s just how I am.” Now nod your head if … Continue reading
There is a little known fact about the month of February. Nestled right in there with flowers on Valentine’s Day and kids drawing pictures of Abe Lincoln in honor of both President’s Day and Black History Month, is National Friendship … Continue reading
The depraved nature of my human heart has become so clear lately. The contents of my life, my job and career path, my marriage, my location, are all wonderful yet I’m still plagued with days of unhappiness, depression, and grumpiness. … Continue reading