I am the apotheosis of a passionate, caring and determined person. My credo is that we have all been given the gift of life for distinctive reasons, and we must all realize the significance of our lives and the lives of others. It is my obligation to improve the quality of my life while positively impacting the lives of those with whom I may have direct or indirect contact. In order to fulfill this obligation, I must take a philosophical, spiritual, emotional, social and intellectual journey to get to know me. View all posts by Tanya H. Franklin