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 Homesick

Friday, September 06, 2013

Homesick

I lie awake at night Gazing out of third story windows Out--into a sea of man's light Where the city pans out before me... I imagine I...

Circus of Words Autopilot

Thursday, September 05, 2013

Autopilot

Approval-- Seeking reality is Distantly calling my name. While the world is thrashing me Underneath its rocking surface And I plumment ...

Circus of Words Character Study: Kat

Wednesday, September 04, 2013

Character Study: Kat

She gave me her credit card and said "Have fun." Momma--my mother, who had instilled in me since the day I was born, that I should...

Circus of Words The Nerd in Me

Tuesday, September 03, 2013

The Nerd in Me

function main( life ) {      Person I of type me;      while ( alive )      {           I = new dream;           for ( every dream ) { ...

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--

Circus of Words Above and Beyond

Sunday, September 01, 2013

Above and Beyond

Don't expect me to accept average If you really want my attention, You're gonna have to dazzle me-- I don't want half concocted ...

Circus of Words Solid Orange

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Solid Orange

1 2 3 4! 1 2 3 4! C-L-E-M-S-O-N! T-I-G-E-R-S! Fight Tigers! Fight Tigers! Fight Fight Fight!

Circus of Words Spaghetti

Friday, August 30, 2013

Spaghetti

It's something about That hot, gooey cheese-- Soft ripened tomatoes Oozing their delicious sauce, And slimy noodles... The heat of the h...

Circus of Words Curl Anxiety

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Curl Anxiety

A nyone who has taken the road from relaxed hair to natural hair is very familiar with...anxiety? I use the word anxiety because I think fo...

Circus of Words Hypocrisy

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Hypocrisy

You looked me in the eye, And lamented me for straightening my hair; You rattled off history lesson      after history lesson           afte...

Circus of Words Kinetic vs. Potential

Monday, August 26, 2013

Kinetic vs. Potential

I am Hope. Born on a hot, sunny day They took me home And loved me. I was born to dance. I'd sneak away Buy tickets for Broadwa...

Circus of Words Taming the Lion

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Taming the Lion

Wild Rowdy Emerging  Out of control Free spirited cat So prone to stubbornness  Compromising to no one Beautiful, triumphant,...

Circus of Words Character Study: General Rollins

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Character Study: General Rollins

This mission hadn't been planned with the luxury of back up plans. If they lost, there was no home to be relegated to. If they died, the...

Circus of Words Happy Birthday

Friday, August 23, 2013

Happy Birthday

Where other people saw fragility, I saw an invincible force; Wisdom, ripe with age For every question, a perfect answer. You can't take ...

Circus of Words Imagine

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Imagine

Imagine... The soft glow of natural light Was the only glow you ever knew, That there were no batteries to replace No cords running across f...

Circus of Words The Rain Dancers

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

The Rain Dancers

Around and around, In a circle they dance. Their soft solitude stirring the air-- The power slowing dripping, Dripping from the palms of the...

Circus of Words Introduction

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Introduction

The post from my original blog called "The Challenge"  (click here to read)  explains my goal/logic/reasoning behind this challeng...

Circus of Words The Challenge

The Challenge

Way back when I was in high school (I'm still in shock that its been 7 years---3 years 'til the reunion -_-) I use to write everyday...

Circus of Words Beautiful Anger

Friday, August 09, 2013

Beautiful Anger

Dark and menacing-- Looming above the sky's horizon... I see it      growing...           growing...                growing... ...

Circus of Words The Realest Thing I Ever Wrote

Monday, July 15, 2013

The Realest Thing I Ever Wrote

20 years ago, I had just turned 5. I was excited about starting elementary school, about learning, and most of all, about growing up--becom...

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