This year has been incredibly challenging for me and I imagine everyone in our country. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the core of many in an extremely negative way. Schools, businesses and social...
Voting is one of our most fundamental rights as Americans. The privilege to vote is the currency we spend to ensure our community is safe, educated and prosperous. Your vote should be taken seriously,...
In early 2008, I was living in Seattle producing ColorsNW magazine. One afternoon as I set focused on my next edition, my editor, Naomi, burst into my office and said we need to do a story on then Sen....
As many of you know, I came home to Roanoke nearly six years ago. My mom was here and I missed her. I decided I would continue my business in Seattle virtually and take some time to think about my next...
The ongoing pandemic is reminding everyone in this time of crisis that as Americans we should be rallying and working together. Yet, the painful friction of racism continues to impact our lives. The...
Much has changed since my last publisher’s note. Our City of Roanoke was vibrant, people walking everywhere, businesses open to customers and our children were getting off the school bus daily. ...
I recently passed a sign promoting the upcoming “Dreamgirls” musical at Mill Mountain Theatre. I was excited to see that the musical is coming to Roanoke. I also was thrilled to see that other such...
Miriam Webster defines identity as the distinguishing character or personality of an individual. In psychology, identity is the qualities, beliefs, personality, looks and/or expressions that make a person...
A simple definition of leadership is “the art of motivating a group of people to act toward a common goal.” They are the people in the group who possess the combination of personality and character...
New Year’s resolutions cause one to explore the coming year with hope and dreams. We plan for a safe and prosperous year for our friends, family members, and ourselves. Not all those dreams and hopes...
