Children are the Future


Children see the entire world in a different way than adults. The innocence of discovery is something we all enjoyed. I often wonder, had people not interjected certain ideas into my mind at certain times, where would my childlike mind had lead me? So here's to nostalgia, to innocence, and the people that will become our future.


An Apple A Day


Living a healthy life is important, and many people take their concerns with eating right or losing weight to unhealthy extremes. This month, I'll be talking about eating habits, sharing some of my favorite recipes, and focusing on healthy choices.

Legends of Africa


One thing I've noticed during my years attending predominately white schools and having circles of friends that are more diverse, is that the major factor in racism and prejudice is ignorance. There is a lot about black culture that many non-blacks just don't know. Often this lack of awareness rears its head in the form of ignorant assumptions and awkward questions. The Legends of Africa series touches on topics that may be extremely familiar to blacks, but may not be familiar to non-blacks.

Religion & Theology


I've always been interested in Religion & Theology. As I child, I questioned everything. I wanted to know why this denomination was different from that denomination. I wanted to know how Christianity differed from Islam, and how they differed from Buddhism, etc. I found that as I studied with the faith of a believer and the open mind of scientist, the world of religion started to make more sense and I was able to form beliefs that I don't question. April 2015 is dedicated to my journey to those beliefs.

Circus of Words Pirates! Arg!

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

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Pirates! Arg!
Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Pirates! Arg!

from The Pirate Fairy
My creative writing teacher once told me the best way to become a good writer was to read. She insisted that the more you read, the better writer you would become. I don't disagree, but I've found that inspiration comes from many great places, from the lab and science classrooms to art shows and concerts. One place I find a great deal of inspiration is in movies. Tonight, two of my favorite movies collided in my head for yet another influx of ideas!

I'm a huge fan of the Disney Fairies series, so it stands to reason I'd watch it's newest movie: The Pirate Fairy. Pirates are kind of a big deal in Disney lore; they first appear in Peter Pan and Disney revived the fun of pirates with Pirates of the Caribbean, but it's not often pirates play a huge role in fantasy or fiction anymore (or maybe I'm just missing all the good pirate movies). I believe there are pirates in Narnia and there are definitely pirate-like characters in Treasure Planet (the second movie in this collision and also a Disney film). Speaking of Treasure Planet, it's basically a futuristic version of Treasure Island. Cyborgs and flying boats with aliens and treasure. Which of course lends itself to needing pirate characters...

I'd like to see an extremely futuristic story with pirates and a touch of fantasy. Something darker than Disney and Narnia... I'm thinking of a plot deeper than just pirates plundering for gold... What do you think of pirates and pirate stories? Leave a comment below with your opinions. 
from Treasure Planet

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By:
Ree Hughes
Eillya-Marí Kocumba

I love to write. Sometimes its graceful and classic--like a trapeze act--or bold and brave--like a lion tamer--perhaps a little humorous--like a clown. This is my circus of words.

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