VIEWS FROM THE CATBIRD SEAT Confidence in the Midst of CHAOS by Alvin C. Romer What is chaos to you, and how do you deal with it? I’m sure we all have our own definition of chaos. ‘Chaos’ can be defined as a state of complete disorder and confusion. It’s a time when there’s no [...]
VIEWS FROM THE CATBIRD SEAT Pressure Perfect in the Process by Alvin C. Romer Handling pressure in our lifestyles in this day and time often spells the difference between success and failure. Obstacles lie in wait and are always stumbling blocks with one purpose in mind, and that is to deter you from any discernable [...]
CATBIRD SEAT Overcoming Who You Were to Become Who You Are by Alvin C. Romer, Columnist The greatest challenge in life is to rise above iniquity to authorize and orchestrate change. This struggle involves one to be mindful of what has to be done to for a modicum of success, which would include dedication, determination, [...]
Da Vinci, Dogma and Debate by Alvin C. Romer, Columnist It’s been a little over three years now since Dan Brown unleashed the phenomena that has given new incentative to iconic fortitude and sheer hyperbole gone awry. The Da Vinci Code and all of its subjective entities has been all the rage and rhetoric that [...]
Adam, Where Art Thou? by Alvin C. Romer, Columnist A disobedient soul, lack of initiative, coupled with shame defined Adam’s role in the original sin, and when our Lord came looking for him, he hid. Is it safe to say that Black men are still hiding, sans the fortitude needed to be accountable? It was [...]
A Friend For All Seasons by Alvin C. Romer I used to always hear the references to what it means to “have a friend for all seasons” and knew that they didn’t apply to me. Moreover, I didn’t even know what the significance of such an analogy implied. As I attempted to assess my own [...]
Drawing Dividends From Defeat by Alvin C. Romer, Columnist In an ideal world where there’s no pain and suffering it would be a natural reaction to turn the other cheek, grin or bear it, or even to take it with a grain of salt. All of these are clichés that would work well in that [...]
Words are the most powerful vehicle of expression on the earth. God has given man this unique ability as we are made in His image to have power, authority and dominion. Words are invisible containers of power that are released from the heart of the individual who is speaking. Is faith or fear the force [...]
A word of caution when deciding to get someone to edit or proofread your book: Don’t get your mother, friend, or sister to edit your book unless they are professional editors! When it comes to editing your book, you should not cut any corners. A professional-looking book should have the expertise of a professional editor. [...]
The storms of life in this world have reached beyond the crisis mode. At every turn there is something occurring to attack the Believer. In every situation from sickness, disease and financial stress, there is an increase in the intensity of the attack of the enemy. The focus and pressure would crush the strength that [...]
Tips from a Self-Publishing Newbie by Adrienne Thompson Newbie, first-timer, novice, freshman–all distinctions assigned to writers like myself, but there is yet another label that can be attached to me–published author. I self-published my first novel in July of this year and have even sold my books at a respectable pace (and not just to [...]
