Unbelievably, the simple act of wearing a mask has become political and another example of how empathy is on shaky ground amongst fellow human beings. How did that happen? Since when did protecting our country’s most vulnerable: the old, the young, and the immunocompromised become an infringement of personal rights? The fact that the mask […]
Christmas is one of our favorite times of the year. Happy humans, family time, gifts, good food, and decorating…what’s not to love? So imagine how intrigued we were when we happened upon an “unofficial” holiday called Christmas in July. This online event imitates the festivities of the actual Christmas during a time when we are […]
June is over and many of us are preparing for a July 4th Celebration that aligns with the “new normal” of our current world. Who knew 2020 would bring such challenges?! I know of many people who (at the end of 2019) viewed “2020” as the year of “perfect vision COVID19. To wear a mask…or […]
“I was scared of the minnows.” “You were scared of minnows?” “Yes. They are scary when you don’t know what they are.” On our last trip to the beach, I overheard the above conversation between my 11-year-old son and my 20-something-year-old daughter. What Minnows Have in Common with a Global Pandemic It occurred right as […]
Make A Way Media is a Black-owned business. Beyond that, we are headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky- the home of Breonna Taylor. For obvious reasons, my heart has been heavy. 2020 has been one heck of a year. I think of the families who have lost loved ones to senseless prejudice and to police brutality. I […]
Maybe there are not a lot of men who would ever think to request a kid’s book as a present for Father’s Day, but I cannot think of a better present for one of life’s many unsung heroes. Since becoming a children’s author I have met so many people who say they still love and […]
