Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
With profound faith and a commitment to education that transcended generations, Walter James Finley came to the United States in 1897. The Bahamian entrepreneur, farmer, and first black man in Broward County to own an automobile, planted fields and grew a dynasty. Today, the close-knit third generation of Finleys, includes educators and engineers, business owners, [...]
Within the glorious spectacle of the movie Selma, with its heart-stopping images, invigorating pacing and indelible performances, lies a phrase that lingers long after the credits roll. President Lyndon Johnson said it during a landmark civil rights speech he made on March 15, 1965. Treat yourself to a reading of this masterful piece of writing [...]
The juxtaposition of an historic, slate gray battleship against the golden light of San Diego's happy coastline offers both a stark contrast and constant reminder. The USS Midway Aircraft Carrier earned a permanent port following nearly 50 years of active service. Built at the tail end of Word War II, she played a key role [...]
Thanks to the generosity of a downsizing grandma and eight amiable siblings, we packed up some solid wood memories Saturday afternoon and gratefully hauled them home. If furniture could talk, our new-to-us dining room table and matching breakfront would babble happily of birthday cakes and Scrabble games, champagne toasts and bratwurst picnics, Chicago pizza and [...]
Four years after Title IX passed, I played on my grade school's first girls' basketball team. Coached by Sr. Corrine and my mom, neither of whom had ever played the game, we enjoyed a two-game season, one home and one away, both against the same team. So, when I landed in Xavier High School's hallowed gym a [...]