UPDATE POSTPONED! JOE CROCKER, FORMER DIRECTOR OF LOCAL IMPACT IN FORSYTH COUNTY, NAMED INAUGURAL “RAISING EVERY CHILD CHAMPION”
Family Services will name Joe Crocker, retired director of Local Impact in Forsyth County for Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, as the inaugural Raising Every Child Children’s Champion for his long career serving the residents of Forsyth County and his dedication to making children’s lives better. The award will be presented at the annual Raising […]
A Farmer’s Tale: A Journey from Soil to Market
“No race can prosper until it learns there is as much dignity in tilling a field as in writing a poem.” — Booker T. Washington. “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness.” — Thomas Jefferson. “When tillage begins, other arts follow. The […]
Overcoming Loneliness
A person can be in the heart of a massive crowd but can still feel incredibly lonely. We live in a world where being alone is not a “good look” for anyone. Not everyone enjoys eating out alone, shopping alone, and some can barely live alone. Western cultures have led us to believe that having […]
National Donate Life Month: An Opportunity to Give Others a Second Chance
April is National Donate Life Month. As of July 2019, over 112,081 men, women, and children are on the national transplant waitlist. In 2018, 35,528 transplants were performed. Within the US, 95% of adults support organ donation; however, only 58% are actually signed up as donors. With kidney donation, 50% of kidney donors are living […]
To Your Health: Choices and Champions
Choices and Champions® April 16, 2020, is National Healthcare Decisions Day. I am sharing a story which highlights why this day is so very important but often goes unnoticed. Both of my parents lived long, meaningful lives. My mom passed away at the age of 89 years, and my dad passed away two weeks later, […]
“Jazzy Sistas!”
“Shoo-bop-de-bop!” Do you hear that? A lot of us might consider jazz music to be “old” music. Well, it is old music! But it’s also modern and eternal, forever changing with the times. Classic jazz was created and maintained primarily by African Americans, but it’s global enough so that anyone can vibe to it. Let’s celebrate National Jazz […]
The Best Tips for Running & Walking
The sun is shining, and the rain is delivering cool, fresh air. Whether you’re enjoying the beautiful outdoors or taking the heat on the treadmill, follow these simple tips to make the most of your time. The Do’s and Don’ts of Eating Before Exercising Proper nutrition is the key to maintaining peak performances, strong muscles, […]
What to Do When Interpersonal Communication Fails
I coach interpersonal communication and I have made many, many mistakes, leading to multiple communication failures. From misunderstandings to dropping the ball, sometimes all the practice and coaching in the world can’t save folks from communication issues. You’ve been there: you think you’ve been clear as glass. You’ve filled people in on their tasks and […]
Make the Most of Your Herb Garden This Spring: Grow, Harvest and Enjoy Fresh Herbs!
Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. . . Remember the traditional English folk song? MAGICAL, MYSTICAL MEANING Much magic and mystery have been associated with herbs. In the medieval language of flowers, sage means domestic virtue. In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Ophelia says, “There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance.” Chamomile represents patience, and parsley […]
Move Over, Your Highness: Meet two of the female stars of The King and I
Going to the theatre for a performance is magical. Whether you are seeing a local high school production of your neighbor’s daughter or being spellbound by a Broadway show, you’ve got to admit there’s something special about seeing real people, people you can almost reach out and touch, knock a script out of the park. […]
