President Obama: "I could have been Trayvon"

I watched President Obama's presser today and was thankful for his transparency and sincerity. He didn't read from a teleprompter, but spoke from the heart. I could tell he has thought long about Trayvon's death, spoken with his daughters and the First Lady. Our country has a long way to go, but I will NOT stand back and stay silent while #haters disrespect. I was appalled to see the conservative tweeters start an onslaught of hateful speech directed at the President and his words, calling him at one point, the "Racist in Chief." Some folks have simply lost their mind. I am proud of my #President. I will stand with him, and will not keep silent when confronted 

with hate and judgment and disrespect. 

#LOVE

John 13:34
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.

Matthew 7:12 
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

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Fanatical About Flowers!

I won't generalize and say that ALL women love flowers, but THIS woman does....and I would venture to guess that I possess all the undirected love of non-flower-loving ladies on the planet. #truth When I see those petal pretties, no matter where I am or what I'm doing, I stop & snap a pic. My iPhoto and iPhone are full of these natural beauties! Here are some that I snapped this past week...

Charlotte skyscraper...

Yes, Charlotte has a few of those! We're no NYC or ChiTown, 

but we have some pretty cool buildings. 

#BofA Building, North Tryon Street,

#Uptown Charlotte

On Rotation.....

Remembering My Great Uncle....

I am remembering Uncle Myron today.  Capt. Myron Eckhart Jr., was an inspiration to me.  A proud Navy man. Intelligent. Hardworking. Loved his country. A prolific writer, published in scientific & engineering journals as well as national editorial columns regarding politics and policy issues. A brilliant scientist, committed to designing Nimitz aircraft carriers, Trident strategic submarines and Los Angeles class submarines, as well as radar to shipboard displays and landing controls for aircraft and communications systems for submarines.  Upon visits with he and my Aunt Joan in their DC-area home, I felt at home and embraced with such love and a sense of the rich history of my family. As an adult, I was truly blessed to have had the privilege to get to know them, listen to the many stories of our family; just soaking up as much knowledge as I possibly could. I knew I had much to learn, and I was so grateful to have him my life. And I'm so thankful for his influence in my Mom's life, and the inspiration he was to me to learn and study and question, to have an opinion, and to love & serve my country with an unwavering, passionate commitment. 

On Purpose...

Just a little hope....

Life may not always deal us a good hand.  Circumstances arise that present to us seemingly impossible odds.  We may be stopped in our pursuit for a short time, but its important to make sure it is just that, a momentary glitch. A timing issue. Not a detour on the path toward our purpose. Life happens. Its true. But, use that moment in time to refocus.  And get back on the road.