Grace Rice

As I read on the Internet, " February comes chock-full of holidays and major events. Between Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, Groundhog Day, Black History Month, the Super Bowl, and sometimes Lunar New Year and Ramadan, there's plenty to celebrate." I took part in some celebrations like Black History Month. Here's a posting I have on my Facebook/Meta page that you may want to check out: Come celebrate The Black Children's Book Week, Grand Opening of the Shoppable, Virtual BLACK CHILDREN'S...

Just being totally honest, I walked into the new year without much enthusiasm and hope.  Usually, I’m enthusiastic about all the new opportunities, joys, and memories that await me in the year.  I’m generally hopeful for prayers answered on behalf of my loved ones, close friends, and those I do not know but understand they may be living in unsafe environments or conditions.  This New Year was different. For the last 4 years I was happy in a new relationship with a God-fearing, loving man...

Here’s what Google says these 3 major holidays are all about. Christmas:  A global holiday on December 25th, focusing on family, gifts, and traditions.  Hanukkah:  An eight-day Jewish festival of lights, family, and gifts.  Kwanzaa:  A celebration of African-American heritage from December 26th to January 1st.  These three major holidays are akin in that they all seem to focus on the same things: family, gifts, and celebration of heritage and traditions.  I remember from childhood how my dad...