My Stories
60 Amazing Years Under My Belt!
“If you have a dream or a passion, don’t let anything sideline you. Do not give up even when it’s tough!” Over the last 60 years I have tried my...
60 Amazing Years Under My Belt!
“If you have a dream or a passion, don’t let anything sideline you. Do not give up even when it’s tough!” Over the last 60 years I have tried my...
Black History Month - Hilltop Roots
Most of us have heard about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. or Rosa Parks, but not many know about a local figure named George Putnam Riley.Mr. Riley moved to Tacoma, Washington...
Black History Month - Hilltop Roots
Most of us have heard about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. or Rosa Parks, but not many know about a local figure named George Putnam Riley.Mr. Riley moved to Tacoma, Washington...
The King of Cookies: A tribute to Wally Amos
“If you sit around starting to feel sorry for yourself, and blaming everyone else for your position in life, it is like being in quicksand. In quicksand, if you start...
The King of Cookies: A tribute to Wally Amos
“If you sit around starting to feel sorry for yourself, and blaming everyone else for your position in life, it is like being in quicksand. In quicksand, if you start...
My Cup Runneth Over
When a person has a dream, oftentimes it's simply just that. I can only imagine the dreams that end up in graveyards. As this year comes to an end, I...
My Cup Runneth Over
When a person has a dream, oftentimes it's simply just that. I can only imagine the dreams that end up in graveyards. As this year comes to an end, I...
A Tribute to My Second Grade Teacher
Mrs. Oliver has shared that teaching me to read that year was her golden purpose. If she didn’t do anything else, she would make sure I could read.
A Tribute to My Second Grade Teacher
Mrs. Oliver has shared that teaching me to read that year was her golden purpose. If she didn’t do anything else, she would make sure I could read.
Murdine Berry's Story, A Juneteenth Tribute
When I thought about how I wanted to celebrate Juneteenth this year, I decided I wanted to share the story of Murdine Berry. She was my aunt, my best friend,...
Murdine Berry's Story, A Juneteenth Tribute
When I thought about how I wanted to celebrate Juneteenth this year, I decided I wanted to share the story of Murdine Berry. She was my aunt, my best friend,...