So, I have a confession to make – I am halfway through this book. In September, I began preparing for a presentation at The Women’s Exchange in Winnetka, IL. During that presentation, I shared my top 10 list for regaining resilience after extreme loss. #8 of that list was the directive to “Create a routine … Continue reading
My52WOW family – I need your help. Do any of you know of any faith-based service organizations that you would like to tell me about? Better if it is an organization that needs volunteers, or utilizes volunteer energy. You know me – any faith community is fine. I’m working on a new project for My52WOW, and … Continue reading
Offering up prayers for Adrian Peterson and his family as they mourn the senseless death of his 2 year old son. I keep hearing more and more about the story, and it breaks my heart. Prayers for the Peterson family and everyone who loved that little boy. Prayers for everyone who is mourning the loss … Continue reading
Yesterday, I had a wonderful experience – sharing the My52WOW story with the Women’s Exchange in Winnetka, Illinois, during their Friday Salon. Among a wonderful group of women, I shared my experience, and heard from some amazing women, and they shared theirs, which blessed me and encouraged me. The topic for the afternoon was: Regaining … Continue reading
Interesting article from Jesse Bering on Slate about whether or not couples need to have the same religious beliefs in order to be in a successful marriage. What do you think?
So, first, let me say I am very happy that September is here. For those of you who may be part of the My52WOW family, you know that historically, August has been a challenging month for me. This August was no different. But with a flip of the calendar, comes a fresh month, a new … Continue reading
For those of you who know the My 52 Weeks of Worship story, you know that August 24th is a sacred day for me. I am honored that on August 24th, this year, I will be able to be in the presence of powerful women of faith on a panel sponsored by ShePreaches Magazine. Sharing … Continue reading
Pamay Bassey, Author, My 52 Weeks of Worship, will be in DC on Monday and Tuesday, July 15th and 16th, 9 AM to 9PM at the Laurel Tucker Duplessis Artist’s Pavillion in the Carnegie Library across the street from the DC Convention Center. If you are in the DC area, come by and say hello. Let’s … Continue reading
“Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim calendar, and the month in which Muslims fast during the daylight hours to fulfill one of the five pillars of the faith.” – Week 48, My 52 Weeks of Worship. Ramadan begins this week. Ramadan Kareem to all my Muslim brothers and Sisters
This holiday weekend, I have been thinking a great deal about a dear friend of mine, Jenea James, whose life was recently and tragically cut short. Sharing memories with others who loved her, and thinking about the times that we shared made me think about #30 in the list of The 52 Things that I … Continue reading