Alysia Cockrell DavisOut of grief…The world lost its mind this week. The carnage and terror in Paris was horrific, and people around the world grieved. Then many Americans…Nov 20, 2015Nov 20, 2015
Alysia Cockrell DavisHardeningThe local mosque hosted a lovely potluck dinner this past weekend to welcome newly-arrived refugees to our little corner of the world. I…Nov 11, 2015Nov 11, 2015
Alysia Cockrell Davis21st Century Advice for My DaughterOh, Facebook. How you continually make me shake my head. I recently scrolled past an article titled, “Realistic Advice for My Daughter.”…Oct 20, 2015Oct 20, 2015
Alysia Cockrell DavisAn Arsenal of GoodnessWe all know that even little acts of good can make a difference, but seeing the impacts of our actions isn’t always so easy. It can take a…Oct 5, 2015Oct 5, 2015
Alysia Cockrell DavisGive a little bit[Warning: This post will make you think of the F-word. A lot. PG-13 up in here, folks!]Sep 22, 2015Sep 22, 2015
Alysia Cockrell DavisSonder on and be niceI work in a customer service field, and I interact with other customer service providers on a daily basis. In all of these interactions, I…Aug 31, 2015Aug 31, 2015
Alysia Cockrell DavisA challenge for radianceYesterday was a sad and scary day in Virginia. Two young employees of WDBJ, a television station based out of Roanoke, were shot and killed…Aug 27, 2015Aug 27, 2015
Alysia Cockrell DavisBe at easeBack-to-school time always felt like the real “new year” for me. I started planning my triumphant return to school weeks out from school…Aug 25, 2015Aug 25, 2015
Alysia Cockrell DavisFaux fulfillmentI’ve been struggling to write this week, but not because I have nothing to say. There are thoughts in there, trying to get out, but I can’t…Aug 20, 2015Aug 20, 2015
Alysia Cockrell DavisWhy is Everyone Making Me Feel Bad About Myself?Those are the exact words my sweet 3 year old daughter said to me this weekend. We were at an event, and she had just experienced three…Aug 18, 2015Aug 18, 2015