Tomorrow kicks off the month of February. You know, the love month. The month when the sugar-coated Hallmark movies, teddy bears, roses, and chocolate hearts overwhelm even the most sentimental. The month when those who are single stock up on 50% off chocolate on February 15. The month when lovebirds coo at one another even... Continue Reading →
Today's post is written by Jessica Nicol, a former student of mine, who has truly had her fair share of traumatic experiences this semester. In the midst of them, she has managed to maintain her composure and serenity to the best of her ability, and I think she's become a stronger person as a result.... Continue Reading →
Today's guest contributor is my childhood friend, Leslie Ferguson Thomas, who is on a fearless journey to become who she wants to be. Be sure to check out Leslie's blog! My husband always refers to us as two puzzle pieces, and when we met, he says, “The world could hear the click”. I grew up... Continue Reading →
*Thank you, Cecilia Baker, for sharing your love story with us on Day 27 of the Dear Gratitude project.* I wish I could thank the lady who decided to do her laundry one Friday night. She was my fairy godmother. She appeared one night, and I guess I will never know her until I get... Continue Reading →
*Day 24 in the Dear Gratitude project is written by my friend and former fellow board member, Latresha Woodruff. I'm thankful Latresha was willing to fill in for another writer and still submit today's post for the project, too.* RICCO I want you to know I think you are the most awesome husband anyone could... Continue Reading →
*Today's post on day 23 of the Dear Gratitude project is written by Toi Thomas, a talented writer and fellow blogger.* Dear Stick, Hey man, we been friends a long time, and I just wanted to let you know that I’m glad. I mean, I’m glad that I’ve had a chance to be your friend.... Continue Reading →
*A big thank you to Henry Petty for stepping in today as the guest writer for the "28 days of love" project. Henry is one of the most loving people I know; so grateful to call him a friend! Check out his blog.* Love is a drug - it’s euphoric, and I give and receive... Continue Reading →
*Big thanks to Betty Gail Jones for sharing her parents' true love story with us today on Day 18 of our 28 days of love project. She's living out her own true love story today with her husband, Mickey, and their love is inspirational to all of us who know them.* The war was in... Continue Reading →
*Thank you, Mark Egan, for sharing your thoughts on love and marriage with all of us. Mark wrote this piece for his sister before her wedding. It really captures the essence of love and marriage and will hopefully inspire all of us to love our partners more fully today and to be grateful for what... Continue Reading →
*Thanks to my sister Sarah Crowder for writing today's post about how the love of her life has supported her in her journey to do what she loves for a living. Check out her photography business home page and her Facebook page, too.* I am grateful for every single day. When he tells me all... Continue Reading →
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