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 Behind the Masque

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Behind the Masque

A twenty first birthday filled with music, dancing, and magic. Part horror, part fantasy, join the main character for a discovery of the un...

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 Invincible

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Invincible

There comes a point Where everything becomes heavy-- Twenty ton dumbbells Weighted across my neck-- Pressing down on my windpipe, Suffo...

Circus of Words Stoic Streams

Monday, October 28, 2013

Stoic Streams

The flush of heat beneath my skin Gives way to the grit of my teeth And I see fire burning in my eyes --I can't stop myself from screami...

Circus of Words Lazy Sunrise

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Lazy Sunrise

Soft rays stretch upward, into view And a red haze drifts across the sky Blankets the horizon in a golden glaze As light battles the fading ...

Circus of Words Behind the Masque
Part 4

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Behind the Masque
Part 4

Mirror Reflections Don't forget to read from the beginning or Part 3: An Unexpected Encounter The face that mirrored mine gaze...

Circus of Words StarFire

Friday, October 25, 2013

StarFire

At night, when light fades And darkness prevails, I gaze up at the star filled sky In wonder... And I wonder, Up there--out yonder, Death is...

Circus of Words Another One Bites the Dust

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Another One Bites the Dust

I wanted to give you The benefit of the doubt, I wanted to believe That it was coincidence, But the truth is apparent, The evidence, abundan...

Circus of Words Beautiful Day

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Beautiful Day

Worry -- Beads on my arm Like a sticky heat-- Uncomfortable beads Rippling down my forehead, Roll of my lashes And burn my eyes At the risin...

Circus of Words Memories

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Memories

Hidden away, In a dusty box, On top of a shelf-- Not quite forgotten, Barely gleaming And unpolished. Wrapped snug In dark material ...

Circus of Words Ancient

Monday, October 21, 2013

Ancient

Beneath the sand of ancient dunes Carved in stone, some unknown rune This beautiful language of forgotten lore Untold knowledge, secrets, le...

Circus of Words Five Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Six Hundred Minutes

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Five Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Six Hundred Minutes

Wake up, Do the same dance, You always do-- Put on the same clothes, You always do... And enjoy the moment, Each one irreplaceable So make t...

Circus of Words Missing Posts

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Missing Posts

Since I've now officially missed two posts, I thought I'd explain. The first post missed was due to a paper I needed to write for sc...

Circus of Words Behind the Masque
Part 3

Behind the Masque
Part 3

An Unexpected Encounter Don't forget to read from the beginning or Part 2: When the Lights Go Out As she came closer, I reali...

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Cake

Cake, Chocolate drizzle With sprinkles Whipped icing-- Strawberries, And lighted candles; A beautiful memory Served in every bite-- ...

Circus of Words One Breath Away

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

One Breath Away

Sometimes you give it all you have And realize you're one breath short Just one breath away, But that one breath, Is the last breath you...

Circus of Words Conflict of Interest

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Conflict of Interest

A chill, a shiver--I shudder; My body wasn't meant for this. I was destined to be born elsewhere, Destined for a warmer climate-- The de...

Circus of Words The Cold Gray

Monday, October 14, 2013

The Cold Gray

I wake up to a patchwork gray sky The chill of winter settling in the air. A silent morning as the birds fly away The world is still, dri...

Circus of Words I'm Wishing on A Star

Sunday, October 13, 2013

I'm Wishing on A Star

I wish I could go back Caress the keys of my childhood --Softly-- Tell myself a bed time story And disappear into my own fantasy Slowly, Cou...

Circus of Words Behind the Masque
Part 2

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Behind the Masque
Part 2

When the Lights Go Out Don't forget to read from the beginning Eventually, my step sister would tire of sitting by idly, watchin...

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