This is perhaps one of the best quotes I’ve ever read — from Yolanda King, daughter of Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King, on her mother’s condition after a stroke (emphasis mine):
“We are completely assured she will come to a complete recovery,” said Yolanda King, the oldest child. “We believe this is a cleverly disguised opportunity to grow.”
My friend and co-worker Marcia has been undergoing the [challenge? horror?] of breast cancer for what seems like a very long time now. Since her ordeal began, she’s been out of the office for long periods of time [more...]
Here I am, back in San Jose after a looooong week back in DC. Every time I make that trip, my comfort level in calling San Jose “home” grows a bit. I really miss my family, but I am reaching a point now [more...]
I’m just horrified. A Wal-Mart worker was killed Friday when “out-of-control” shoppers desperate for bargains broke down the doors at a 5 a.m. sale. Other workers were trampled as they tried to rescue [more...]
