Raising Up Women

Women can be so catty at times. Cutting each other down. Not always being supportive.

But I'm glad that, within my circle, we praise every little triumph, uplift when women are being challenged and support and love one another -- ALWAYS!

My friend Kathy Times led a Zoom meeting where we met with a semi-celebrity.  She opened the meeting applauding me, showcasing my little victories and  raising me up!

That sparked my soliloquy about her.  Going on and on about her courage, her leadership skills and her conviction when taking on battles that she, inevitably, wins.

I've admired Kathy since I met her years ago at the National Association of Black Journalists convention. She's brave. She's engaging. And, she's funny.

But what I love about her is how she compliments, praises and absolutely gushes about me -- and all women she touches.

We need to use Kathy Times as an example of how to raise up women. 

Another Bears heartbreaking loss

 It's hard to be a Chicago Bears fan after yesterday's miracle drubbing by the Denver Broncos.  

Both teams were winless but the Bears came out smoking - getting ahead 28-7.

And yet, they lose 31-28.

How did that happen? A team that has poor coaches, poor management and a quarterback not up to the moment.

I fear the Bears may be on the path to a winless season. Their only hope was the Broncos who were in the same position with a record of 0-3.  Now, through Bears' mistakes,  the Bears are now 0-4 and the Broncos have hope with 1-3.

Bears are losing fans' faith and are being written off so early in the season.  Only consolation is that the Bears will get top pick for next year.