I was what one would call a Chatty Cathy. The younger me talked my dad’s ear off. Asking about all sorts of things. Dad answered every question. At times, the response would encourage me to do research. Most times, the response would lead to hours upon hours of conversation. The discussion led me to acknowledge my… Continue reading
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Strong Black Father: Things My Father Taught Me
I was 37 years old when my dad died. It was the most challenging time in my life and remained difficult for nearly ten years that followed. Bruce Edwin Carlton was my bonus dad- a strong black father. When I was eight years old and in the third grade attending Ernie Pyle Elementary, he came… Continue reading