– Carmen Baylies As a United States citizen, I proudly believe in freedom and the pursuit of happiness. Independence Fay takes a deeper meaning for my family, and spending the weekend with my loved ones is a cherished annual event. My father, Herman, rolled out the grill, and we combined an impromptu Father’s day celebration...
– Carmen Baylies June 19th, 2021 The notification that slavery in the United States was no longer lawful and that the emancipation of those who still were captive remains an essential point to remember. The marking of this occasion birthed Juneteenth. If not recognized, history tends to repeat. President Joseph Biden signed into federal law...
– Carmen Baylies June 12, 2021: Loving Day and The Art in Bloom National Loving Day serves as a special day to remember that fear knows no limits; truth and love win. Period. American society’s struggle with race and status reveals the many problems and accomplishments our community experiences collectively. I would be remiss not to...
– Carmen Baylies Life is short. Go to the concert! The past year explicitly reminded everyone that life is short and unpredictable. As life rounds to a new normal, Peter and I planned to enjoy a summer concert on the lawn. The Dave Matthews Band ushered in the beauty and the joy that I craved....
‘In Your Eyes’ stirred so many emotions when I tried to decide what song would express my feelings about our special day. I felt such a powerful connection to the lyrics and the melody. Selecting this tune to walk down the aisle into my husband’s arms was a simple decision. My husband revealed that once...