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 Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Circus of Words Music Gurus

Wednesday, February 03, 2016

Music Gurus

The next set of heroes I want to talk about are one set of my maternal grandparents (that's a long story, just go with it): Leslie McIve...

Circus of Words Radio Vibes

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Radio Vibes

Music plays on the radio Vulgar words echo in droves But the beat hypnotizes me On and on the words repeat. Unnecessary, fills my time-...

Circus of Words The Perfect Octave

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

The Perfect Octave

The song begins slow and steady in perfect time Notes leaping and dancing on perfect pitch Echoing soft like the ringing of the chime Bea...

Circus of Words Should I or Should I Not Say?:

The Censorship of Words

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Should I or Should I Not Say?:

The Censorship of Words

Backstory Last summer, I realized Eve released a new album. Eve being one of the few artists I listen to that when I see that little &quo...

Circus of Words Out of Body Experience

Monday, April 28, 2014

Out of Body Experience

Touch the keys softly And let them speak. The dancing of fingers Coaxing the soul gently... Listen-- The soul bares itself, ...

Circus of Words Songversation:
Another Beautiful Album

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Songversation:
Another Beautiful Album

India.Arie is one of the few artists whose album I would buy deafly. So last year, when Songversation was released, I bought it without w...

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 Suppressed Voices:

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Suppressed Voices:

a Spotlight on Hip Hop People are judgmental-- Quick to pass judgement on things They know nothing of Based on hear say Coated...

Circus of Words A Voice as Smooth as Silk:

Thursday, February 13, 2014

A Voice as Smooth as Silk:

a Spotlight on Jazz Smooth-- All the way back to the beginning A merging of worlds, A collision of souls Poured over ivory key...

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 Rap Queen

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Rap Queen

Back when we were running in the race Trading rhymes and calling shots Worried about the dopest flow And covering the hottest beats.....

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 Selfish

Monday, November 11, 2013

Selfish

There's a melody playing in my head Sweet notes drifting through my mind, I can't quite put them to the pen To establish existence t...

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Smiles

Turn the music on Let the rhythms shake the speakers The world gets still,       Time slows down And I'm the only one moving. Smile...

Circus of Words Magic & Music

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Magic & Music

Each note is a word In a language long forgotten Each phrase, a sentence And each song, a message... An incantation of ancient lore Pla...

Circus of Words Lullaby

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Lullaby

Close your eyes and see the world Close your eyes and lock away All the things that make you cry: Fear not, for I am here Dream-- Drea...

Circus of Words Melting Into the Song

Monday, September 02, 2013

Melting Into the Song

Words and music collide-- Spiraling together      Up, up,           Spin me around Take me away--

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