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 Standards: Achieving Academically

Monday, September 23, 2013

Standards: Achieving Academically

O ften when discussing things, specifically education, and I have a different view, the phrase "but you don't count" comes up....

Circus of Words Ode de Curls

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Ode de Curls

Soft, Springy coils erupting from my head Dance wildly beneath the water And drip oceans in my sink-- Attack brushes and devour pins.

Circus of Words Black Dragon

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Black Dragon

Bright scales covering bright wings-- Take off and fly, Burn the world behind you And take off into a different light. Strong legs, sharp ta...

Circus of Words The Wonderful World of Disney

Friday, September 20, 2013

The Wonderful World of Disney

I ♥ Disney movies--I'm 25 years old and am still easily pacified by a simple Disney movie (or Studio Ghibli which is--in my opinion--ev...

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 Rediscovery

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Rediscovery

Closed my eyes, Heard a voice calling me Waded through water, Followed the sound-- Who is this? Unfamiliar, Out of my element... Deeper and ...

Circus of Words We The People

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

We The People

In the news this week: Nina Davuluri wins Miss America and "America" reacts to the first (Indian-)American winner (Click here f...

Circus of Words Thankful

Monday, September 16, 2013

Thankful

There's so much bad It's easy to forget to see the good--- When life knocks you down, It's easy to miss the hand holding y...

Circus of Words Color My World : Black

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Color My World : Black

Inside dark and silent Reflecting thoughts Mysterious to me, Binding words Unsteady 

Circus of Words Dreaming of Purple

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Dreaming of Purple

An Excerpt from Untitled Book 1 Last night, I found myself lost in a sea of people--angry people--and before them, a simple and plain ...

Circus of Words That Guy

Friday, September 13, 2013

That Guy

He approached me smiling, Teeth glittering and white-- Easy on the eyes, He lowered his voice Putting on a show-- He spends his effort on fl...

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Wishes

I wish I could wipe away your tears, Hold you in my arms and protect you That I could stand for you When your knees buckled And your legs fa...

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...

Circus of Words Fading Fast

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Fading Fast

Fade away, Words, images, thoughts, and feelings      they drift away In the coming Sun... Their creativity, Washed away in fire burning hot...

Circus of Words Headache

Monday, September 09, 2013

Headache

The world is spinning A blurred vision Short breaths And unbalanced pain... The thumping and pounding Spring up from the base of my neck Rol...

Circus of Words Color My World : Green

Sunday, September 08, 2013

Color My World : Green

Bright, brilliant, bold: stretching up toward the sky above me      bowing before the mighty winds, a           soothing blanket across t...

Saturday, September 07, 2013

Beauty

Beauty knows no bounds Its not defined by lack of scars Or the absence of blemish-- Au contraire, Your faults make you beautiful

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...

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