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 Black Cinema: the Filmmakers Edition

Monday, February 23, 2015

Black Cinema: the Filmmakers Edition

First Black Filmmaker O scar Micheaux may not be the namesake of the Oscar award, but he is a legend in the film world. Upon producing...

Circus of Words The Pen is Mightier than the Sword

Saturday, February 21, 2015

The Pen is Mightier than the Sword

R eading is fundamental.Whether your interests are scientific or artistic, words are always lurking around the corner. A love for reading ...

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 The Blank Sketchbook

Monday, July 14, 2014

The Blank Sketchbook

A blank sketchbook lies at my feet It stares at me curiously as I walk by Knowing emptiness is some kind of defeat, It waits for me patie...

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 Contortion

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Contortion

Twisted, Spine disconnected Awkwardly turned Drenched in pain Throbbing, Pulsing rapidly...

Circus of Words Sci-Fi Legend:

Monday, February 24, 2014

Sci-Fi Legend:

Spotlight on Octavia E. Butler The fusion of ideas, Blended into a world of possibility-- Uncontradicted and unheard of Science...

Circus of Words Prime Time is My Time:

Friday, February 21, 2014

Prime Time is My Time:

Spotlight on Hattie McDaniel Four shows in,     and not a colored face-- Not a black, or a Latina, an Asian or Indian-- So I ...

Circus of Words Imagination Frees:

Monday, February 17, 2014

Imagination Frees:

Spotlight on Morrie Turner Imagination creates the image, But the image is what inspires-- Reaches out to visitors Captures the...

Circus of Words Victim of the Hive Mind:

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Victim of the Hive Mind:

Spotlight on Jordan Davis Why am I not like the others? You ask as though we're bees     forever clumped together Following...

Circus of Words Do What You Do:

Sunday, February 09, 2014

Do What You Do:

Spotlight on Charley Pride Some things come naturally, Like a spider spinning silk And natural tendencies shine. No matter how y...

Circus of Words Express Yourself:

Saturday, February 08, 2014

Express Yourself:

Spotlight on Thomas Blackshear The need to express oneself To release some of your essence In words, or sounds, or images, Meant...

Circus of Words Dreams of a Sugar Plum Fairy:

Wednesday, February 05, 2014

Dreams of a Sugar Plum Fairy:

Spotlight on Misty Copeland I was young Everyone was doing it-- Blonde ponytails, pink tutus And then there was me... If I'...

Circus of Words WordArt

Monday, January 20, 2014

WordArt

Quotes read from blank pages Fill the air and linger above us Beautiful words of inspiration Paint illustrious images in the sky Captivate e...

Circus of Words Paint the Truth

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Paint the Truth

O ye of little faith, How can you doubt? Can you not see What's painted right before your eyes? Can you ignore the world's insi...

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