In light of the controversy over the recent insults hurled by President Trump toward Colin Kaepernick, I thought it appropriate to repost my thoughts about Kaepernick. In spite of everything that has happened since the original August 7, 2017 post, everything I said about Kaepernick still remains true. I wish the media would focus more Read more about Kaepernick Keeps The Moral High Ground![…]
I would like to introduce the I Press On blog community to another non-profit organization, Beautiful Butterflies. The “sole purpose [of Beautiful Butterflies] is to provide support, services and education to those affected by lupus, primarily minorities.” This pass weekend Beautiful Butterflies celebrated “A Weekend Of Hope”. The organization sponsored a golf tournament, a Read more about She Has Lupus, But Lupus Doesn’t Have Her: Happy Birthday Keva Brooks Napper![…]
I recently attended a women’s conference that featured powerful testimonies from women who’ve overcome tremendous obstacles. One of the guest speakers was Reka Faison. Have you ever seen a person and without ever having a conversation, you felt a connection? I had this feeling of familiarity when I first saw Reka. There is just something Read more about Reka Faison (Son Killed In Hit-And-Run) Says: “Pray, Put On A Little Lip Gloss And Move Forward!”[…]
Hurricane Harvey and Houston. We can’t escape the influx of information we are receiving. From the meteorological reports to property damage to loss of life, it’s all been a bit overwhelming. And, if you’re like me, you can’t seem to pull away from the conversations. When I began to think about what I would add Read more about Hurricane Harvey’s Unexpected Therapists![…]
A recent argument with my ex-husband inspired today’s post. Isn’t that something? For about two minutes he and I argued over …None of your business But I will share how the argument ended. He said, “you chose this”. At which point I agreed and hung up the phone. He’s exactly right. I’m the one who Read more about Unnecessary Arguing: Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That![…]
The I Press On blog is into its second year. I am excited about how much our community has grown over the past year. If you follow the blog regularly then you know I write about a variety of topics using a variety of writing styles. I try to write so that everyone can find Read more about I Press On Blog Adds New Featured Segment![…]
So…about Saturday. Yes. It really did happen. The incident in Charlottesville, VA really did happen. It really isn’t that surprising. Most people who know racist rhetoric could hear dangerous language in Trump’s speeches, and warned the country of the consequences of such language. But, I don’t want to focus on Trump, the Ku Klux Klan Read more about Martin Luther King, Jr. Already Said What We Need To Hear[…]
I can’t even begin to articulate how upset I am that Colin Kaepernick has yet to be signed to a NFL team. There has been much discussion about why he is being blackballed by pro football. And, even more discussion about why he shouldn’t be. If you haven’t noticed or if you were previously unsure, Read more about 3 Lessons We Can Learn From Colin Kaepernick![…]
The I Press On blog is celebrating 1 year. I can’t believe it’s been a year. Time has moved so quickly, and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. The theme of the blog is to encourage mental strength. The type of posts on the I Press On blog vary from week to week. Sometimes our Read more about Celebrating 1 Year Of Encouraging Mental Strength Through Our Blog![…]
The summer season is coming to a close, but there is still time to get in a quick out of town vacation. Traveling is a great way to help eliminate stress. (click here to read more) While the entire travelling process should be relaxing, we know that no travelling experience is void of complications. Potential Read more about Don’t Pack Your Depression: 3 Helpful Hints For Travelling[…]
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