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Seasonally Homeless

Seasonally Homeless

Life in a Men's Shelter My, my, my....the things humans adjust to. The human condition is quite remarkable. One day, someone is demanding that only Poland Spring bottled water be served to her. Another day, she's happy to get swig of Kool-Aid.

Waving Our Flags on Memorial Day

Civil War Soldiers Joy is a lifelong learner and this morning she's going to get an important lesson while riding the bus to work. " Memorial Day...
Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Getting Out of the Way

Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Getting Out of the Way

I'm on Chapter 5 of this fantastic book and it just keeps getting better. As I come across the pearls, I'm writing these quick blogs to share what I'm learning.

Why Most Small Businesses Stay Small

By JP George Starting a business is a significant achievement towards creating a new relationship with the customers. However, maintaining the business and generating growth at the same time is a challenging task.
Rock any Sales Job with Social Media

Rock any Sales Job with Social Media

By JP George According to Forbes, social media platforms provide plenty of opportunities to promote sales and maintain business relationships. As explained below, social media will start conversations that generate new leads.

Most Brooklyn Small Businesses Expect Growth in 2016

By Rick Zimmerman It's often said that one of the most significant indicators of the U.S. economy is the state of the small businesses that line the streets of our local communities.

Providing Services to Rikers Island’s HIV and AIDS Population

Written by: Crystal Lopez As a teenager, I witnessed first-hand the harmful effects and consequences of substance use. Members of my family struggled with addiction which ultimately resulted in them contracting HIV and dying from AIDS.
Everyday Should Be Mother's Day!

Everyday Should Be Mother's Day!

Everyday should be Mother's Day....just as every day should be Earth Day, the Earth coincidentally, also being our mother.
My Blood in the Shelter

My Blood in the Shelter

Anytime is a good time to reflect. Everyone has his road to walk. Some walk purposely, while others walk aimlessly. Sometimes it is divine order that paths cross momentarily to share a truth: This big blue marble is a family.

Our Kids in the Purple Rain: Lessons We Can Teach Children from Prince

Photo: www.troygua.com By Carla Taylor-Pla We can wear purple. We can play his music. We can even show them pictures of ourselves in the eighty's after a concert.