Thank you Lionsgate and Philadelphia Asian & Queer (PAQ) for an advanced screening of “Joy Ride”! [SPOILER ALERT] “Joy Ride” is not only a lip gloss smacking, belly laughing, snorting thrill ride, but also a tissue tear jerker.  Think “Flossy Posée” in “Girls...

"Keep your head down. Don't look outside." commanded an unknown voice to an approximately 4-year old as he was transported in a van throughout the night... "You were left on the door steps of a police station with your birthdate pinned" explained by an overworked...

First Published July 20, 2017 Mayor’s Office of Public Engagement  CITY OF PHILADELPHIA Phillip Clay, Adam Crapser, Monte Haines, John Gaul III, and Alejandro Ebron: These names sound like people who could be your next door neighbor. They’re also all foreign-born...

What words images concepts come to mind when you hear the word adoption?  STOCK Adoption: War, Famine, Economics, Family, Mather Nature & Force Majeur consequences  born from environmental, human-made or natural conflict  Exported to another...

Anger is a counter-productive emotion. Holding on to it prevents me from being the success that I know I am capable of being. Each day, upsetting or offensive situations occur at work. My human instinct is to react with anger. But I focus on taking the high road. I...

I am decreasing the amount of time I spend watching TV or streaming each day because I have more important things to do. I refuse to sit down in front of the screens and waste hours at a time. I have the strength to turn off the screens and tend to my goals. There is...

I regularly review my goals and dreams. More importantly, I take at least one step each day to make my dreams come to life. I find this to be easy and joyful. Knowing that I am in control of my life is all the motivation I require. Sometimes, I may find myself feeling...

I take a load off my body and mind. I release anything that comes between me and my happiness. I lighten up. I let go of resentments. I forgive those who disappoint me. I offer compassion instead of making judgments or casting blame. I break free from old patterns....

I am climbing out of the pit of depression. Life's tribulations may seem overwhelming, but I refuse to give up on myself. My life has a purpose and my happiness is worth fighting for. I may fall, but I get up, dust off my shoes, and walk with steadfast determination....