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.

Showing posts with label Fantasy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fantasy. Show all posts
Circus of Words Announcing Oasis

Sunday, March 01, 2015

Announcing Oasis

I n Admitting Defeat , I talked about why my episodic story failed. I also mentioned that I wasn't quite ready to give up the i...

Circus of Words Same Shoe, Different Ball

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Same Shoe, Different Ball

I've always loved fairy tales, folktales, and mythology. As you probably know, most of the fairy tales we know, actually have tragi...

Circus of Words A Vote and A Threat

Saturday, January 24, 2015

A Vote and A Threat

  Whispers of War Season 1 Episode 5 Someone's not happy about Nita and Jabir's forbidden encounter. The elders won'...

Circus of Words Forbidden

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Forbidden

  Whispers of War Season 1 Episode 4 Will Nita oblige Jabir's request? Will Jabir get to meet his rescuer? This week, see if Ni...

Circus of Words Alone in this World

Friday, January 09, 2015

Alone in this World

  Whispers of War Season 1 Episode 3 Meet Jabir, Nita's charge, and find out how he copes with his inability to fly. READ THE ...

Circus of Words Not Like You on Display

Saturday, January 03, 2015

Not Like You on Display

All is dark, Yet I am there-- Center stage, Hiding in the bosom Of a deep red flower... And the audience is a-chatter Unaware of my pr...

Circus of Words Out in the Open

Friday, January 02, 2015

Out in the Open

Whispers of War Season 1 Episode 2 Nita finds herself in a dangerous position when her charge catches a glimpse of her. She must ch...

Circus of Words The Assignment

Friday, December 26, 2014

The Assignment

  Whispers of War Season 1 Episode 1 Nita meets the powerful Zuri for the first time and receives her assignment. Will it be fun, d...

Circus of Words Mythical Creatures

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Mythical Creatures

Whispers of War Snippets & Previews Teaser 4 Malena had heard rumors of exotic sea creatures, half human and half octopus--the Ce...

Circus of Words Head First

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Head First

Whispers of War Snippets & Previews Teaser 3 On land, there were people that were not like Paz and Nita--they had two legs that a...

Circus of Words The Price of Hope

Sunday, October 26, 2014

The Price of Hope

Whispers of War Snippets & Previews Teaser 1B At the surface of ocean, the waves were calm. The stranger and I took air cautiousl...

Circus of Words Drowning in the Waves of War

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Drowning in the Waves of War

Whispers of War Snippets & Previews Teaser 1A I could have died that day--drowned in the depths of this unfamiliar world--but for...

Circus of Words Fear & Curiosity

Thursday, August 07, 2014

Fear & Curiosity

I was afraid of the dark, Of what lurked in the shadows But something compelled me To venture out and chase answers... Follow the sha...

Circus of Words Book Review: The Way of Shadows

Wednesday, August 06, 2014

Book Review: The Way of Shadows

The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked this book up. The Way of Shadows is the first book ...

Circus of Words Some Magic

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Some Magic

Magic lingers here wistfully-- The glow of spells valuable but free is somewhere. Cast by the fairy I once met Long ago in the midst of...

Circus of Words Tale As Old As Time

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Tale As Old As Time

The credits roll A familiar tune begins to play Emotions run back-- And I'm a child once again. The feeling never di...

Circus of Words Amphibian Ambitions

Sunday, July 06, 2014

Amphibian Ambitions

Gallant creature of gleaming green-- Gathers there beside glistening water Gazing out at growing eyes set high And gently grieving the se...

Circus of Words Book Review: The Long Earth

Saturday, July 05, 2014

Book Review: The Long Earth

My creative writing teacher always said the best way to get better at writing is to read. Luckily, I love reading--and I love reading diffe...

Circus of Words Birth of Imagination

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Birth of Imagination

Imagination brews Unlikely places, unlikely creatures All a beautiful concept Waiting to be fleshed out Waiting to be something More th...

Circus of Words Forgotten Prince

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Forgotten Prince

A forgotten castle in ruins lies on the hill, Its windows dark from abandoned kings The faint glow of precious gems--      faded with the...

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