Maybe Mr. Trump will learn a lesson about expressing regret -- BLACK STYLE

My Sorority, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson of Florida is ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!

The way President Trump expressed regret was callous, insensitive and disgusting.  Trump has a coterie of people around him who can give him the words, the sentiment and the approach when a hero has made the ultimate sacrifice and his widow has to be comforted.

Trump doesn't have empathy or the ability to be compassionate, comforting or caring during a time when softness is required.

He should write someone write the letter ....someone who has the touch, the sensitivity and the capacity to show authentic caring.

Someone like ME!

You never know

A schoolteacher was recently murdered in Chicago in a drive by shooting.

She was the unintended target.

About a year before that, a black woman was walking out of Starbucks on 35th Street and was killed when she got caught in the middle of gunfire.

She was an innocent bystander.

Both of these victims were living their lives...unaware that they would be gunned down and their lives snuffed out so innocently.

We cannot control these deadly deed but we can cherish life more. Embrace those you love more. Smile. Laugh. Live life to the fullest...daily.

You never know when a stray bullet, a drunken driver, an unexplained happenstance, will end your life.

Karma is a ______

Couldn't help but be amused by the reporter who was "so-called" insulted by Cam Newton who some thought he belittled. I didn't think much of it and couldn't understand the clamor.

But, then, the reporter went in for the kill to really scald Cam and take him out.

But, Karma was lurking.

Come to find out that she'd written some offensive/racial tweets that put her on the defensive.

How soon your plan is foiled and how quickly you're exposed.

Now, she's hurriedly apologizing in the way she wanted Cam to wallow in Apologyland.

Karma....It's a ________.

Let us pray

I just woke up to the horrific news about the massacre in Las Vegas.

It is 24/7 coverage!  It is scary!

This tragedy only underscores the importance of the serendipitous nature of life.

You never know.  You can never predict. You can never prepare.

In this world where violence comes out of nowhere, you can only be vigilant while continuing to live your life.

You must set to each day as if your days are numbered so, be conscious of how you carry yourself...of the legacy you are leaving behind.

Today, could be your last day.

Be prayerful and careful.

The value of being accommodating

I recently discovered I have pre-diabetes.  Eager to get in front of this, with the hope of de-escalating it,  I searched for nutritionists.  I finally settled on a woman whose credentials I liked and who, like me, is African American.

We had a wonderful initial conversation and I told her I'd like to see her.

Then, she went me a long series of questions and conditions I'd have to agree to.  And, the topper is that I had to provide my credit card in the event I was a "no show."

The questions and surrendering my credit card were deal killers for me and I made that clear to her.  We went back and forth with the rationale but I held fast.  I found the questions offensive and providing a credit card upfront is to assume I would be flaky and I'm not.

Finally, she relented and relaxed those requirements.  Whether it's because she needed business, or for some other reason, I appreciated the accommodation.

And, we sealed the relationship.  I look forward to being her patient/client because she is flexible, has business acumen and was willing to trust.

Amen.

Second dates determine if you'll make it

The first time you go out on a date, it may be awkward.  People too often give up if there is no chemistry on that first connection.

But, my advice is to give it another try.  Go on a second date.

That is the real determinant.  You are giving or being given a second chance.  You can loosen up more.  You can find a comfort zone.  And, feelings may flutter.

That has happened to me quite often....including on yesterday.

Sometimes it's nice to not give up on the first date.  I didn't even though conversation was not flowing.  But, I took a chance and I went on a second date yesterday.

And, it went so well.....that we're going on a third date.

Be supportive

One of my regrets is that I never ran for office.  I am convinced that I would have made a good public servant.

But, it's too late now.

So, when a younger person I know (from my sorority, for example) puts his/her in the political ring and runs for office, I support them.

In the last six months, two of my sorority sisters and the husband of a friend have run for office.  One beat an incumbent who'd been in office for several terms.  Another beat a long-time mayor but going door to door.

My final friend is running and the election is March 20.  I went to her fundraiser last night, made a donation, promised to craft a press release and send to my contacts and vowed to volunteer.

I never made the run but I'm going to be supportive of those who dare to make the political plunge.

I'm there for them.