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My 2019 Goals

Celebrate, WellnessBy Marjorie Binette, MDJanuary 1, 2019Leave a comment

Happy 2019 everyone!  As we ring in the new year, are you like me, asking yourself “where did 2018 go?” Many of the resolutions from one year ago may or may not have been realized.  We may have experienced a detour or a momentary pause in the goals we set for ourselves. But guess what?, that…

The US Women Gymnastic Team Win Team Gold at The 2016 Rio Olympics

CelebrateBy Marjorie Binette, MDAugust 11, 2016Leave a comment

Congratulations to the United States Women Olympics Gymnastic Team for winning the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.  The ladies include pictured in this order include:  Simone Biles, Gabrielle Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, Madison Kocian and Aly Raisman. In a political climate strife with racial undertones and divide, the 2016 United States Women Gymnastic Team…

First Lady Michelle Obama Stole The Show At The 2016 DNC Yesterday

CelebrateBy Marjorie Binette, MDJuly 26, 2016Leave a comment

First Lady Michelle Obama stole the show at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.  Her speech was no less than flawless.  She was gracious, yet tenacious.  She was true and spoke from her heart as “Mother-in-Chief.” Michelle Obama defies who some say we can’t be.  I am so proud of our First Lady of the United…

Congratulations To Deshauna Barber, Miss USA 2016

CelebrateBy Marjorie Binette, MDJune 6, 2016Leave a comment

Congratulations to Deshauna Barber, winner of the Miss USA 2016 competition.  Not just a beauty queen, the newly crowned Miss USA is a 26 year old Army officer from the District of Columbia.  During the competition, Deshauna Barber gave a strong answer when asked about women in combat: “As a woman in the United States…

First Lady Michelle Obama’s Commencement Address Was Awesome

CelebrateBy Marjorie Binette, MDJune 5, 2016Leave a comment

Michelle Obama gave her last commencement address as First Lady at the City University of New York (CUNY) on June 3, 2016 and it was AWESOME.  In an election year that has been strife with racial undertones, Michelle Obama told the CUNY graduates that America’s “greatness has always depended on contributions from people who were born…

Syncopated Ladies Tribute To Prince, Must Watch

CelebrateBy Marjorie Binette, MDMay 28, 2016Leave a comment

Prince an iconic musician died on April 21, 2016.  Many music award shows will pay tribute to him. The first of such tributes was broadcasted last Saturday at the Bill Board Music Awards. Madonna was the lead artist for the tribute. Social Media went nuts, as many thought Madonna was not the right artist to…

Love This, Watch Gymnast Sophia DeJesus’ Amazing Floor Routine

CelebrateBy Marjorie Binette, MDFebruary 8, 2016Leave a comment

Sophina DeJesus, gymnast and senior at UCLA has a performance that is sure to get you smiling and motivated to get you moving (or at least get you dancing).  She dazzles during a floor routine during a gymnastic competition.  Her floor routine is a showcase of amazing tumbles, twirls and high flips with an infusion…

Real Barbie Dolls For Our Girls

Celebrate, ThoughtsBy Marjorie Binette, MDFebruary 6, 2016Leave a comment

Last week, Mattel announced that Barbie is getting a makeover.  Over 30 new Barbie dolls are now available for purchase through Mattel’s website, in three new body types: petite, tall and curvy.  The new Barbie dolls will also come in 7 skin tones, 22 eye colors and 24 hairstyles. The original Barbie debuted in 1959.  The…

Be The Change You Desire

Celebrate, ThoughtsBy Marjorie Binette, MDJanuary 19, 2016Leave a comment

On January 14, 2016, the Oscar nominations were announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Unfortunately and perhaps not surprising, for the second year in a row, no actors of color were nominated for any Oscar awards. Mrs. Jada Pinkest Smith, a well known actress, director, producer, singer, wife to actor Will…

“I’m Not Afraid To Fall” Haben Girma

Celebrate, ThoughtsBy Marjorie Binette, MDJanuary 18, 2016Leave a comment

I am in awe of this woman, Haben Girma.  I first learned of Haben Girma when she was honored by President Obama as a White House Champion of Change.  Haben Girma is the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School. She advocates for the civil rights of persons with disabilities.  As if I couldn’t be more…

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