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 Disconnected

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Disconnected

The wires are gone      The signal lost And all that's left is static-- The silent crackling over the air Empty and unfamiliar.....

Circus of Words Stronger Than You Think

Friday, June 20, 2014

Stronger Than You Think

I'm stronger than you think I am-- Gotten myself out of a few jambs And the longer I live, I see I can move mountains when I try Lift th...

Circus of Words The Gift Time Stole

Thursday, June 19, 2014

The Gift Time Stole

Can I be still for a moment-- Listening to the sound of the wind How it passes gently through the trees... Can I be still--just this...

Circus of Words Dream Myself to Sleep

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Dream Myself to Sleep

The curly white wool of sheep      gracefully twirling about sparkling stars-- Black eyes twinkling far away Softly sinking in white clo...

Circus of Words Packing

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Packing

Boxes stacked high Overwhelming they loom near Taunting me

Circus of Words Craft of the Day

Monday, June 16, 2014

Craft of the Day

Sometimes I just have the urge to create, To let my hands and fingers get dirty-- And I sit around thinking what image Can serve at ...

Circus of Words Daddy's Girl

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Daddy's Girl

Oh, I see social media's at it again Pictures of fathers no one has ever spoken to Clips of memories, no one remembers But the world ...

Circus of Words I'm Wondering...

Saturday, June 14, 2014

I'm Wondering...

The world is full of people Who make logical sense Of illogical thoughts and events And I watch them in confusion. I'm wonder...

Circus of Words A Little Star

Friday, June 13, 2014

A Little Star

Little star burning dashing through the dark sky-- watch over me awhile.

Circus of Words Joy Comes in the Morning

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Joy Comes in the Morning

Pray now-- Yesterday dies With the troubles it brought me And new hopes spring from ashes Fallen dreams Revived again To li...

Circus of Words Rolling Hills

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Rolling Hills

Rolling hills of purple flowers Orange skies hung high above Blooming trees spanning the horizon In which the birds sing with love. I si...

Circus of Words Echos of Leather Meant to Shock

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Echos of Leather Meant to Shock

Echoes of leather, dribbling slow On polished wood floors all a-glow, And the breathing of players steady Running, blocking, always ready...

Circus of Words Setting the Mood

Monday, June 09, 2014

Setting the Mood

mood = function ( successes , failures , interactions , day )      if (  successes  >  failures  )              mood  = rainbows ...

Circus of Words The Perils of Negative Thoughts

Sunday, June 08, 2014

The Perils of Negative Thoughts

Angry words of modern men fall flat The weight of adverse thoughts plague empty minds While the joys of life slip away from that... Ti...

Circus of Words Carried Away

Saturday, June 07, 2014

Carried Away

Crash into waves Crash hard into the bough Drift out to sea Let yourself get Carried away...

Friday, June 06, 2014

Weak

WEAK Tired Exhausted long days blur--hazy hot and humid--weigh down into the coming twilight stars "on the verge of gi...

Circus of Words When Change Comes

Thursday, June 05, 2014

When Change Comes

We change We grow And change is all we have All we ever learn or accept Sometimes-- We understand We think.

Circus of Words On the Track

Wednesday, June 04, 2014

On the Track

The sound of Revving, heavy engines  Anxiously waiting for lights green To ignite engines crafted powerful and clean... Muffled cha...

Tuesday, June 03, 2014

Joy

When life is filled so much with joy I cease count of hours passing by Enjoy each sight catching my eye When joy spills out naturally......

Circus of Words A Sweet and Delicious Treat

Monday, June 02, 2014

A Sweet and Delicious Treat

Sweet like honey flowing Golden yellow inside and Running warm like a river... Classic delicious Settles on a hungry tongue ...

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