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 Thankful

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Thankful

I want to be thankful, Eat my turkey, Enjoy the pie, And stuff myself dizzy... The table quivers-- Weak beneath our treasure While j...

Circus of Words Vanellope

Vanellope

Vanellope Von Schweetz from Wreck It Ralph Innocent Annoyingly sweet Sugary cartoon So realistic And yet A fantasy far away... Soda mou...

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Fire

Warm flames set in hot bricks Atop gray ashes and black coal, Orange light radiating forward Untouchable beauty     just beneath my fingerti...

Circus of Words Strange Fate

Strange Fate

Somewhere down the line While the soil was being tilled An old river was winding, Cutting its path through rugged hills Rain or shine, the s...

Circus of Words A Piece of Me

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

A Piece of Me

The soft sound of rain Slowly dripping--    Dancing outside my window Steady. A constant hum lulling A mother's lullaby    Sweet sorrow ...

Circus of Words Humanity and Humility

Humanity and Humility

Why do you hate me so, What have I done to you That you would despise me And waste your greatest effort Just to ensure I fail-- Why you trea...

Circus of Words Those Eyes

Monday, November 25, 2013

Those Eyes

Dark, Expressive Full of joy and life I look upon those eyes And see everything I am... Meditating, I look for those eyes

Circus of Words Pay It Forward

Pay It Forward

Question after question Answer after answer,     I'm here. Waiting and struggling, Trying to make sense Of someone else's ...

Circus of Words Familiar

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Familiar

The familiar wag,    of a familiar tail-- Greeted by a soft purr and muted moos, A naying in the air Follows welcomed stares Head butt...

Heavy

Two tons of everything I've ever known Balanced upon my back, Perching, Waiting, Crushing... This heaviness is an ancient feeling-- Sett...

Circus of Words Life of a Grad Student with a Life

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Life of a Grad Student with a Life

If you're an avid follower, you probably realize I missed Monday's post, and Tuesday's post. Well, this week has been and is con...

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Blind

Surrounded by insanity, Trying not to judge, But this whole thing  Is beyond my mentality. You're talking like you know  But in reality,...

Circus of Words Any Human to Another

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Any Human to Another

*NOTE: Countee Cullen is one of my favorite writers; he also wrote a poem called Any Human to Another ( click here to read ). I didn't w...

Circus of Words Disillusionment

Friday, November 15, 2013

Disillusionment

Who are you? You can't find a single moment A single object, A single thought or feeling To make you smile And you mock us for enjoying ...

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 Progress

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Progress

You don't want me to succeed? Fine-- Push me in the ditch, We can wrestle there. Me struggling to succeed, You trying to hold me ba...

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Home

My home is a nest, Nestled high in the cliff's stone, Haphazardly built, but strong Comfortable and weathered, Overlooking the canyo...

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...

Circus of Words Turn Up

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Turn Up

When the pressure gets too much You reach for the the bottle, Swirl a mysterious liquid Turn it up and knock it back... It may burn for ...

Circus of Words What Now? TV Troubles

Saturday, November 09, 2013

What Now? TV Troubles

O ne of my favorite shows currently airing is The CW's The Vampire Diaries . It's based on a book series (written well before the T...

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