Growing up, my dad shared his love of movies with me — whisking me away to dimly lit independent movie theaters that served popcorn with real butter while my other friends were at soccer practice. We saw two movies together each week. As a high schooler, I felt like my life was on hold, but […]
“You never, ever, ever, listen to someone tell you, ‘You can’t,’ when you know that you can,” she told me as we looked through old photos. Vivid memories don’t come easily to me. I bask in the recall of monumental accomplishments, fun weekends away or heartbreaking pain, but rarely with words. Verna “Toddy” Broughton never […]
Inspiration is all around us — often embodied in a person who shares your name. Over the next several days, Sacramento Voices correspondents will step back and reflect upon a person who inspires them. Maybe a family member. Maybe a friend. Maybe a loved one whose inspirational qualities exist in only memories. Please enjoy these […]
Click to see why a single mom and other families turn to youth football for life lessons. An exclusive Sacramento Voices video. Why families love youth football