Category Archives: Lemonade of the Week

Note: It is my belief that Black History should not be relegated to one month but a part of the everyday curriculum.  Since we are in the midst of Black History Month, I thought it would be a great idea to highlight a few Black inventors who have created inventions that have made life easier,Continue reading “Celebrating Black Inventors”

I thought this week I would highlight some interesting innovations impacting our world. Nike Flyease – Nike has created a handsfree fully enclosed shoe perfect for pregnant women in their third trimester, arthritis patients, or those who have lost some or all of the use of their arms—such as stroke victims or injured military veterans. Essentially,Continue reading “Innovations”

I thought this week’s Lemonade of the Week could honor two fundraisers that came from two unexpected sources. Frank the Christmas Gargoyle In December, I honored Frank the Christmas Gargoyle for bringing joy to many people with his shenanigans. Well Frank did more than bring joy to thousands of Facebook fans, he also (at lastContinue reading “Charity in the Most Unlikely Places”

In a continuation of last week’s Lemonade of the Week, I wanted to recognize one other person who made a lifesaving decision during the Capitol Riots at great danger to himself Eugene Goodman, an Army veteran and officer with the Capitol Police initially encountered the rioters on the first floor and attempted to hold themContinue reading “Eugene Goodman”

“Something good comes out of every crisis.”  Dave Pelzer This is not a political post. But we had an unprecedented event happen in our nation’s capital this week and while the focus has been on all the main players (Congressmen, the President etc.) I felt it was important to acknowledge the other people affected byContinue reading “Senate Staff, Aides and Custodians, NJ Congressman Andy Kim, Jose Andres”

If ever there was a perfect Lemonade of the Week, shedding 2020 for 2021 is it! Friday, January 1st, I burned my list of crap that happened then saged the embers to clear out any leftover negative energy from the list (see https://mylemonsmylemonade.com/2020/12/28/how-im-saying-goodbye-to-2020/ for context). I also saged myself in an effort to invite inContinue reading “2021”

Lemonade of the week is designed to toast something good happening in the world. A story, an event, or a person that adds joy or humor to a stressful day.  And that is why Frank the Christmas Gargoyle along with his owner Vicki receives a tip of the glass this week. Frank’s legend started as aContinue reading “Frank the Christmas Gargoyle and his owner Vicki”