While visiting several rape crisis centers and even the one that I had personally been taken to when I was victimized; I realized there were no items of faith for any beliefs, faiths, or religions. It was disheartening to me; so I asked: “Why is there nothing...
On April 27th, I posted a blog about a Superior Court Judge, M. Marc Kelley, who decided to circumvent California State sentencing guidelines in a case involving the rape and sodomy of a 3-year old girl. The mandatory sentence for the rape of any child under 10 years...
When I tell people that I don’t like awards, honors or recognition they sometimes get upset with me. “Patricia”, they say, “they’re just trying to show their appreciation for all that you and your organization do for them.” And the truth is that I am grateful,...
A couple weeks ago, I posted a blog listing all my jobs, organizations I belonged to, career choices and different hats I wore from childhood to present day. If the list says anything, it says that I never stopped doing and that I kept myself busy. But without...
After one of my speaking engagements, someone walked up and asked what my philosophy on leadership is. I’m usually not at a loss for words, but I did go blank for just a moment. I realized that I’ve never given it much thought. So I told the person the first thing...
