When you hear the name Dr. Anne Merrem, many may not know about her background in the film industry. She is a successful assistant professor at the University of West Georgia (UWG) for the Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and… Read More »The Story Behind Dr. Anne Merrem
Fitriyadi Kusdinata, who goes by the name Yacobus after he was baptized, is living a miracle after being diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) in 2002. Yacobus reached out to me on Instagram back in July and I was intrigued with… Read More »The Story Behind Yacobus
August marked a huge milestone in my author’s platform with the launch of my official blog on my website. I’ve been building my blog since the beginning of the year, but decided to finally launch it publicly on August 29th to celebrate… Read More »September 2021 edition of ‘Hold On’
Exactly a year ago today, Chadwick Boseman, who played Black Panther, passed away from his battle with cancer at the age of 43. Boseman inspired others to believe that they can be anything they want (even superheroes). Boseman was diagnosed with… Read More »Remembering Chadwick Boseman
Apart from iced tea and fruit smoothies, one of the most popular drinks for the summer is the beloved ‘Tim Hortons Iced Cappuccino’ or the popular ‘iced coffee’ that you can find at any coffee shop. I used to order… Read More »Just add ice
Each month, I suggest 3 inspirational songs to add to your playlist that are motivational and inspiring. This month’s picks are: Imagine Dragons ‘Whatever It Takes‘ Kwaku Asante ‘Worth‘ Alli Walker ‘Fight Till the End‘ Check out the August edition… Read More »Top 3 inspirational songs to add to your playlist: August 2021 edition
Starting this month, I will start releasing grammar tips in my digital magazine, ‘Hold On,’ to help aspiring writers become better writers. From my years of editing experience, I bring some advice of common mistakes I catch when editing work… Read More »Grammar tip of the month: August 2021
This story in Killeen, Texas will tug at your heartstrings. Rory McCracken, a three-year-old boy battling brain cancer was admitted to the hospital in May for a brain tumour the size of a golf ball. Unfortunately, even after surgery, the tumour… Read More »Parade for brain cancer patient
During my childhood, summer was a time of relaxation. July and August were some of the few months when I didn’t have homework or extra-curricular activities. My dad’s philosophy was to work hard during the school year so that we… Read More »Learning doesn’t stop even in the summer
Ray Singleton, pianist and singer from Charleston, brought to America’s Got Talent a heartwarming story during his performance. Singleton’s wife Roslyn, a U.S. Navy veteran, is a survivor of brain cancer. In fact, she’s survived it twice. Ray sang an… Read More »AGT contestant wife brain cancer survivor