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Kwanzaa Reflection 2023: Kuumba
Today is Day Six of Kwanzaa and our principle of the day is Kuumba, creativity. I like how broad today's prompt it is! It leaves a lot of...
Daisy
Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Kwanzaa 2023 Reflection: Nia
Day Five of Kwanzaa is here! Today's principle is Nia, purpose. When I think about this principle, I'm encouraged to prioritize my...
Daisy
Dec 31, 20231 min read
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Kwanzaa 2023 Reflection: Ujamaa
Today is Day 4 of Kwanzaa and our principle of the day is Ujamaa, cooperative economics. I am so proud of the numerous people who have...
Daisy
Dec 30, 20231 min read
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Kwanzaa 2023: Reflecting on Ujima
The third day of Kwanzaa calls upon us to reflect on our collective work and responsibility. This reaches so far past Christmas. It is a...
Daisy
Dec 29, 20231 min read
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Kwanzaa 2023: Reflecting on Kujichagulia
The second day of Kwanzaa calls upon us to reflect on our self-determination. We all want to achieve the goals we set for ourselves....
Daisy
Dec 27, 20231 min read
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Kwanzaa 2023: Reflecting on Umoja
I am taking my understanding of Kwanzaa up a notch this year with short, daily reflection videos on the principles of Kwanzaa. December...
Daisy
Dec 26, 20231 min read
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Gratitude is an Attitude
I recently saw a prayer post on Instagram that inspired me to write. A portion of it read "Help me get my random attitudes under control...
Daisy
Jul 29, 20232 min read
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Life Is So Precious
We are constantly being reminded to see the magic of each and every day. Life is so very precious. As I write this, I have Lora, Spencer,...
Daisy
Jan 12, 20232 min read
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Meeting Our Big Boss - Warren East, CEO of Rolls-Royce PLC
I was nervous to ask for this photo. This is Warren East, CEO of Rolls-Royce PLC, our company’s most senior leader. He and his executive...
Daisy
Jun 4, 20222 min read
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Brand Journalism - an epiphany
As a former newsie, I often feel the urge to jump back into the new industry. I miss grabbing my camera and heading off to the story of...
Daisy
May 21, 20223 min read
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My First Indiana Winter
When I moved to Indiana the last weekend of October, I was greeted by beautiful autumn leaves and temperatures that felt like fall. That...
Daisy
May 15, 20222 min read
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On-The-Job Learning: February 2022 in Pascagoula
In a rural Mississippi town named Pascagoula, a team of hard-working men and women shape the components that keep the US Navy afloat. I'm...
Daisy
Feb 27, 20222 min read
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100 Days of Employment at Rolls-Royce
November 1, 2021, I walked into the Meridian Center in Downtown Indianapolis for my first day of employment with Rolls-Royce North...
Daisy
Feb 18, 20222 min read
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Lego Flower Bouquet Review
Live flowers always makes me smile. There's just something special about the colors and beauty of a well-made floral arrangement. I have...
Daisy
Feb 4, 20223 min read
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Cheslie, Chris ... I'm So Sorry
If you are in crisis, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), available 24 hours a day, 7 days...
Daisy
Jan 31, 20224 min read
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My First Indiana Pacers Game
I enjoy live sports! There's just something magical about the atmosphere of the arena, the cheers and boos, the concession stands, the...
Daisy
Jan 27, 20222 min read
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Beautiful, Snowy Oregon Visit
Being a born and raised South Carolinian, snow was not a regular part of any meteorologist's forecast while I was growing up. I remember...
Daisy
Jan 20, 20222 min read
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I Love My DST
J13 will always hold a special place in my heart! It's Founders' Day! I first learned about Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated way...
Daisy
Jan 13, 20222 min read
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My 2022 Word of the Year
I'm not sure when I started committing to a "word of the year", but I'm glad I did. Setting a word of the year gives optimists and...
Daisy
Jan 8, 20224 min read
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