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.

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Circus of Words Why it Matters: A Discourse on Why We Won't "Shut Up" About Being Black in America

Thursday, November 03, 2016

Why it Matters: A Discourse on Why We Won't "Shut Up" About Being Black in America

I was having a normal conversation about how working for pennies inspired me to do better in school, and in this I was offering the proof ...

Circus of Words ABCs of Improvement: A for Active Listening

Thursday, September 01, 2016

ABCs of Improvement: A for Active Listening

I used to use an Erin Condren Planner. While I love the colors and the quality, eventually I realized that while I'm a busy person, I...

Circus of Words 32 Thoughts I Have at the Dentist

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

32 Thoughts I Have at the Dentist

Photocredit: FreeImages.com/ Nicholas Sales Every time I go to the dentist I have the craziest thoughts; I wish I could live tweet them ...

Circus of Words More Than Pretty

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

More Than Pretty

The first time a random guy walked up to me, said I was pretty, and proceeded to ask for my number, I was 21. I didn't like it then and ...

Circus of Words Goodbye 2015

Saturday, January 02, 2016

Goodbye 2015

2015 is gone! It was a great year. I knocked things off my 30 before 30 list! I know, I have to write some updates for those but since Janu...

Circus of Words Are You A Feminist?

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Are You A Feminist?

I t's a question I've been asked multiple times within the last 12 months. Until the first person asked me, I hadn't actually t...

Circus of Words Challenge Completed

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Challenge Completed

One year ago, I started "The Challenge." My goal was to get back to writing by forcing myself to write a post every day for one y...

Circus of Words 30 Before 30

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

30 Before 30

I saw an entire blog dedicated to 30 things someone wanted to accomplish before her 30th birthday. Well I've got quite a few years befor...

Circus of Words The Necklace

Saturday, August 02, 2014

The Necklace

When I was in elementary school there was Native American owned store down the road from my house--I was dying to learn how they made their...

Circus of Words 25 to Life

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

25 to Life

26 years later, changes subtle to me-- The creeping of age on the body and mind While lessons of life play out continually... Althoug...

Circus of Words Craft of the Day

Monday, June 16, 2014

Craft of the Day

Sometimes I just have the urge to create, To let my hands and fingers get dirty-- And I sit around thinking what image Can serve at ...

Circus of Words What Greek Life Did For Me

Friday, April 04, 2014

What Greek Life Did For Me

One of the most common questions that often leads to heated debates stems from the relevancy of participating in Greek life. Often as I spe...

Circus of Words Addiction

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Addiction

The power to capture, The power to grab hold Overwhelm, excited, and control All wrapped into a single note... I hear music, bea...

Circus of Words The Pseudonym

Saturday, January 25, 2014

The Pseudonym

I've always known that eventually I'd have a pen name; it's not that I don't like my name so much as a separation between t...

Circus of Words Silence

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Silence

I am a master of silence-- I wrapped my silence around me Spun it around my body like silk Until silence bestowed it's invisibility, ...

Friday, November 29, 2013

Clumsy

I saw it there, Willed my foot to glide Pass over the invisible seem Graceful and Elegant Then suddenly I'm falling Clumsy and boisterou...

Circus of Words Life of a Grad Student with a Life

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Life of a Grad Student with a Life

If you're an avid follower, you probably realize I missed Monday's post, and Tuesday's post. Well, this week has been and is con...

Circus of Words The Ancient Art of Buying CDs

Thursday, November 14, 2013

The Ancient Art of Buying CDs

Fanmail -- my first "explicit" CD Remember when you had to actually go to the store and physically purchase a CD? I actuall...

Circus of Words Missing Posts

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Missing Posts

Since I've now officially missed two posts, I thought I'd explain. The first post missed was due to a paper I needed to write for sc...

Circus of Words Video Game

Tuesday, October 08, 2013

Video Game

If only it were as easy As a puppet and string--     Walk forward.     Jump.    Stop: And I could control you Completely--easily. Yet you...

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