Expand your horizon; take a leap of faith.

Today, I spoke at Joseph Stockton School graduation.  I was so proud of our young people of color, ready to take the next steps in their lives.  In my speech, I told them to "Make Today's Dream Tomorrow's Reality" by continuing to pursue their goals and believe that they can succeed because nothing is impossible with faith, hope and love. I also quoted Helen Keller: "When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that ...

Jessica’s eyes popped open like a robot.  She bounced out of bed, dashed to the display case but came to a screeching halt.  A shock wave passed through Jessica’s body, imprisoning her vocal chords. 

     After a moment of silence, her throat released a high-pitched tone.  “Mom, Dad, help!” 

Her parents scurried into the room.

     Jessica panic-stricken, pointed at the floor.  “Look, Look at Buckwheat!” 

     “What happened?”  Sharon gasped.

     Her father interject...

Spiff guarded the display case, waiting to capture his prey.  The clock struck midnight, and chattering resumed.  Ready to attack, Spiff leaped up.  With smirks plastered on their faces, the female dolls paraded over to Buckwheat.  Buckwheat’s body stiffened, scared to move.  The females slithered toward him with seductive movements, adding pleasing tones to their conversations. 

     “We would like to apologize for treating you so harshly,” Chelsea said.    

     “Yes, we’re s...

      A dazzling full moon camouflaged the sinister aura of the fierce, gusty wind.  The grandfather clock chimed midnight.  Bickering and scuffling sounds interrupted the stillness in the night.  The streetlight shone through the bay window capturing the shadows of the female dolls shoving Buckwheat as he tried to defend himself.  The females discharged words at Buckwheat like a firing squad.

      “Who is he?”  Hearts asked.

     “You mean what is he?”  Chelsea asked.

     “W...

Jessica eyed Buckwheat, reflecting on the message from her father.  Feeling a little remorse, Jessica caressed Buckwheat and promenaded toward the display case as her father trailed behind.  She lingered for a while to admire her classy female doll collection.  Sophisticated Lady fashioned a satin fusion evening gown, trimmed in black lace, with a black netted bow in her hair.  Satin Doll adorned in a glitzy satin blue lace evening gown accented with embroidered gold thread and matching headd...