Staycations:
Destination , Backyard!
by Cesca Janece Waterfield
A trend that has exploded this season is the “Staycation.” Instead of spending a lot of cash on destination vacations, families are exploring their own region, and finding out that saving money doesn’t compromise relaxation and fun. Discover a fresh perspective in your own neighborhood. Even if you’ve enjoyed a [...]
Missionary Man
Former Heroin Addict Finds Redemption through Spoken Word
by Danny Holcomb
Meeting with slam poet John “Survivor” Blake at the bar inside Richmond’s Tobacco Company, I am struck with the realization that this is a man on a mission. He is finishing up the first half of his shift as a waiter, but make no mistake: John [...]
Oh, No She Didn’t… Should You Ask for Money as a Wedding Gift?
by Shafonne Myers
You’re getting married and you and your fiancé go and register for gifts; a coffee maker, dishes, silverware, and all the necessary household items.
But what if you could get what you really want: money, to get a house, a bigger apartment or a great honeymoon. Is it appropriate to ask for money as [...]
Carol Covell: The Lady Sings for You
by Cesca Janece Waterfield
by Cesca Janece Waterfield
She’s a familiar figure in the local jazz scene, performing regularly with a revolving band, and sitting in with groups and soloists. Here I will not segue into a description of Carol Covell’s good looks or the exotic gowns she wears to perform. So often, profiles on women artists [...]
What’s Up With Leadership?
You can hardly turn on the television or read a newspaper these days without some mention of someone’s leadership. From politics to business – even in discussions about our various communities and neighborhoods – someone is talking about leadership or its absence. So often we point the finger at those who we consider leaders to [...]
