Hope and fear cannot occupy the same space. Invite one to stay.

We are not our brother’s keeper we are our brother and we are our sister. We must look past complexion and see community.

I try to see every day as a celebration.

You are the sum total of everything you've ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot - it's all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive.

Preach it, I say preach it.

He thrived with passion and compassion, humor and style. We had him whether we know who he was or did not know, he was ours and we were his.

I want to thank you, Lord, for life and all that's in it. Thank you for the day and for the hour, and the minute.