For Dreamers, Thinkers and Achievers
By Cheryl Mattox Berry The holidays bring out the best and worst in people. I’ve seen bad behavior everywhere – grocery store, mall, gas station, parking lot, roads, you name it. I’m not talking about just adults. Lately, groups of middle school girls behaving badly have crossed my path. Let’s start with the movie theater. […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry If you’re short on cash but have plenty of spare time, why not give the gift of yourself this holiday season? In other words, volunteer your time and talent. That can be done in a variety of ways and places: Help charities deliver food baskets, presents and clothing to needy families. […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry During a recent layover at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, I decided to engage in my favorite kill-the-time activity, checking out the magazine covers and tabloids at newsstands. To my chagrin, I discovered that celebrities are looking less and less like themselves. For example, Beyonce graced the cover of Harper’s Bazaar, but […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry I wish I had a dollar for every time a student has said, “My teacher hates me.” If so, I’d be writing this blog from my private island in the South Pacific. My response when I hear that question is, “What makes you think that of all the things your teacher […]
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