Another November in the Books

(Author’s Note:  Today’s post is inspired by the song “Celebration” by Kool & the Gang.) Celebrate good times, come on (Let’s celebrate) There’s a party goin’ on right here A celebration to last throughout the years So bring your good times and your laughter too We gonna celebrate your party with you Come on now It’s […]

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Start with Yourself

Intro from Alana: When I put out the call for November posts, one member of the CLC Community and Guest Blogger, Jill Breuer, reached out to encourage me to talk with Nibal Petro Henderson and to try to convince her to share her story this month.  Connecting with Nibal was a pleasure! Nibal was born […]

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Something to Believe In (Honoring #GivingTuesday)

(Author’s Note:  Today’s post is inspired by two songs… Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth,” and Citizen Cope’s “Something to Believe In.”) There’s battle lines being drawn Nobody’s right if everybody’s wrong Young people speaking their minds Getting so much resistance from behind   It’s time we stop, hey, what’s that sound Everybody look what’s […]

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