For Dreamers, Thinkers and Achievers
By Cheryl Mattox Berry A big thank-you to President Barack Obama for his support of feminism in the August issue of Glamour magazine. In an article, the president describes himself as a feminist and defines feminism in the 21st Century as “the idea that when everybody is equal we are all more free.” Obama says he’s […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Although it’s not Women’s History Month, which is celebrated in March, I think there are some women who deserve recognition for their courage, tenacity and foresight. Hillary Rodham Clinton Throughout all the investigations into her use of a private server for classified emails, Clinton stayed focus on her bid to become […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Soulless. Spineless. Demented. There aren’t enough words in the dictionary to describe the 29-year-old man who shot up Pulse nightclub in Orlando, killing 49 patrons and wounding 53 others. Whatever his religious or moral beliefs were regarding homosexuality, they didn’t justify the carnage, which is being called the deadliest mass shooting […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Travel I used to think that flying was the most luxurious way to travel. Not so much nowadays with cramped planes and the lack of freebies (snacks, beverages, pillows and blankets.) The airlines make you pay for every little thing, even boarding passes on some carriers if you don’t print them. […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Everyone has an opinion about the presidential campaign, and I’ve been saving mine for later. There are enough pundits – professional and armchair – without me weighing in this early. The latest is the attendant at a thrift shop, where I recently dropped off a few items. I’ve been to this […]
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