by Francine Ward | Aug 16, 2022 | Esteemable Acts
On the plane to Hawaii, I sat next to a man wearing a knit skullcap, sweatsuit, sneakers, and dark glasses. As I do whenever someone sits next to me, I said hello. But then I immediately thought, “He must be one of those hip-hoppers.” And because of my innate belief...
by Francine Ward | Jul 26, 2022 | Esteemable Acts
Self-esteem comes from letting go of victimhood. The unabridged version of the Random House Dictionary of the English Language defines a victim as “a person who suffers from a destructive or injurious action or agency . . . a person who is deceived or cheated . . . a...
by Francine Ward | Jul 14, 2022 | Estate Planning
Wills and Trusts: Confused about the differences between a will and a trust? If so, you are not alone. Often people who don’t understand use the terms interchangeably. But be clear, a will is not a trust. Having a basic understanding of these two...
by Francine Ward | Jul 12, 2022 | Esteemable Acts
Self-esteem comes from having the courage to tell your story. Everyone has a story. Regardless of what our lives look like today, we have a history. For many of us, recalling certain times in our lives is painful. We’d rather forget our history. We’d rather put a lid...
by Francine Ward | Jul 5, 2022 | Esteemable Acts
Good health is not a right, it’s a privilege. As a teenager, I was convinced that my body was indestructible, like those of the television characters I idolized: Batgirl and Wonder Woman. I lived on a diet of hamburgers, french fries, macaroni and cheese, soda,...
